Gregory Allen Thornton
Dec 26, 2013
Gregory A. Thornton Jr., 27, passed away December 26, 2013. Visitation Sunday 1-8 p.m with family greet 6-8 p.m. Funeral service 10 A.M. Monday, December 30, both at Smith Mortuary in Derby, 1415 N. Rock Road. He is survived by his wife, Brandi; children, Kayla Thacker, Alyssa Strietbeck, Brendan Strietbeck, Destinee Thornton; Parents, Gregory and Barbara Thornton; sister, Kelly...
Martha Jean Deines
Dec 24, 2013
Martha Jean Deines, passed away December 24, 2013. She was born on November 14, 1929, to Alexander and Dollie (Becker) Stieben in Bazine, KS. She married John H. Deines, Jr. on January 3, 1948 in Raton, NM. They celebrated 64 years together. Jean is survived by her sister Rosie Swanson, Belleville, KS; two daughters, Pam Rosenberry, Douglass, KS and...
Melva Dean Peterson
Dec 24, 2013
Melva D. Peterson, age 91, but as she would say “I’m living my 92nd year”, received the perfect Christmas gift and went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Melva was born September 12, 1922 in Stanford, KY. She married Evald “Pete” Peterson in Kansas City, MO on March 15, 1941. They were married for 63...
Betty Maxine Watson
Dec 24, 2013
Watson, Betty Maxine, 91, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Graveside memorial service Friday, January 3, 2014, at Moline Cemetery. Betty was a retired technical illustrator at Cessna. Preceded in death by sister Violet Appel and brother Billy Smith. Survived by brother Robert W. Smith, five nieces and nephews, and ten great-nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, a...
Thomas A. Wood
Dec 24, 2013
Thomas A. Wood, 82, retired lawyer, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Tom was born November 29, 1931, in Palo Alto, CA to Gerald and Helen Wood. He graduated from Washburn University Law School in 1954, and practiced law in Wichita for over 50 years. Survived by wife, Marilyn; children Janet, Dale (Patty), Bill, Richard (Laura) Wood; grandchildren Cassandra...
Mary Virginia Sanders
Dec 24, 2013
BELLE PLAINE – Sanders, Mary Virginia, age 87, loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013. No visitation. Memorial service 3:30 PM, Monday, January 6, 2014, West Evangelical Free Church. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie & Cleda Cole; and a sister, Maxine Artman. Survivors: son, Bob Fellers (Dianne); daughters, June Burnett Dombaugh...
Arland L. Plush
Dec 23, 2013
Mulvane - Plush, Arland L., age 88, passed away December 23, 2013. Memorial service 10am Tuesday, December 31, at Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central Ave., Mulvane. Arland is preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Iva Plush; wife, Pauline Plush. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Lamb) Kopplin-Plush; children, Paula Osborne, KimberLee (Mike) Hamel, Julie...
Mary Catherine Standing
Dec 23, 2013
Cathy Standing, 56, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013. Memorial at a later date in Washington. Cathy was preceded in death by her father, Robert Steed, and son, Jeffrey Anderson. Survived by loving husband Karl; daughters Stefanie Haig and Denise (Beren) LaFrenier; mother Yvonne Steed; siblings Steven (Barb) Steed, Ted (Bobbe) Steed, Robert Steed II, Teresa Doran, Patty (Jorge)...
Marietta Sullivan
Dec 20, 2013
Marietta N. Sullivan, 90, homemaker, died Friday, December 20, 2013. She is survived by her sons, Michael Sullivan (Judy) of Rose Hill, Barry Sullivan (Kandy) of Benton; daughters, Linda Raymer (John) of Norwalk, CA, Kathleen Ellis of Wichita; sisters, Geraldine Dellinger of Coachella, CA, Donna Lee Fitzpatrick of Wichita; 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Marietta married Wayne “Sully” Sullivan on...
Marietta Mae Ross
Dec 19, 2013
Marietta Mae Ross, daughter of James and Evva Halliburton Downing was born February 10, 1916 in Green City, Missouri. On September 22, 1934, she and Crawford Ross were united in marriage in Green City. As a homemaker, she sewed many items for family members. She enjoyed painting pictures as well. Marietta died December 19, 2013 in Derby at the...
Ricky Jay Petersen
Dec 19, 2013
DERBY – Petersen, Ricky Jay, age 62, retired Rainbows United employee, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Funeral Service 2 PM Monday, December 23, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Following the service cremation will be effected and inurnment of his cremated remains will take place...
Donald Ray Carlson
Dec 19, 2013
Donald R. Carlson, 67, USAF MSGT Retiree and retired Campus High School Auto/Wood/Metal Shop Para, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2013. Thursday, marked the passing of a dear friend, a tireless servant to his family, his friends and his country. He was a committed husband, a loving father, brother and friend to all....
Barbara Sue Segura
Dec 18, 2013
Barbara Sue Segura, age 58, of Kilgore, TX, formerly of Haysville, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013. No public visitation. Memorial service 11 AM Friday, December 27, Believers Tabernacle, 2000 S. Hillside. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Aletha Titus. Survivors: husband, Jose Segura, Kilgore, TX; daughters, Jennifer (Roger) Raybern and Jeanette (Jennifer Potts)...
Charles Joseph Showalter
Dec 18, 2013
MULVANE – Showalter, Charles “Chuck”, age 91, passed into Jesus’ arms Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Visitation 1-6 PM Sunday with family receiving friends 3-5 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral Service 10 AM Monday, December 23, Mulvane United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Dunlap Cemetery. Chuck was a proud WWII Navy Veteran. He was preceded...
Sally David
Dec 16, 2013
Sally David, age 92, passed into Jesus' arms Monday, December 16, 2013. Trisagion funeral service 7pm Tuesday, December 17th at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral, 7515 E. 13th, Wichita. Graveside service 11am Wednesday, December 18th at Old Mission Cemetery. Sally and Eli were always self-employed and worked side by side. The most important things in her life were her...
Betty Lou Jeffress
Dec 16, 2013
Betty Lou Jeffress,a ge 82, of Wichita, homemaker, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday, December 22, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Graveside service 11 AM, Monday, December 23, White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1806 N. Oliver. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, James; parents, Ewell & Iline King;...
Wendell B. Hagenmaier
Dec 16, 2013
Wendell B. “Pete” Hagenmaier, age 77, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013. Visitation 1-8pm Wednesday, December 18th, with family present 6-8pm; funeral service 1pm Thursday, December 19th, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Pete is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Mae Hagenmaier; wife, Beverly Hagenmaier; daughter, Kimberly Hagenmaier; brothers, Bob and Rabern Hagenmaier. He is...
Jean A Gillespie
Dec 15, 2013
Jean A. (Kelly) Gillespie, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013, after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Monet, MO on November 25, 1949, to Eldon & Helen Kelly who preceded her in death. Jean is survived by her husband James (Jim); daughter Shani (Chris) Hoebener of Wichita and son, James (Jennifer) Gillespie of...
Louise Keck
Dec 13, 2013
Louise Keck, 96, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013. Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday, December 16, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Viewing prior to service on Monday. Preceded in death by husband Henry and son Tony Lee Keck. Survived by son Gerald (Jenean) Keck; siblings Loraine McNary, Virgie Haines, Frank Haines, and Max Haines; six...
Lois Arlene Smith
Dec 12, 2013
Lois A. Smith, age 90, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013. Memorial service 10am Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita. Lois is preceded in death by her parents, C.E. Hunt and Elsie Ramsey; husband, Donald Smith; daughter, Janice Wallace; brothers, Marion and Claire Hunt. She is survived by her son, Charles...
