Jerry Lee Buchanan
Oct 24, 2013
Jerry L. Buchanan, 72, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013. A memorial gathering will be held from 1-3pm, Tuesday, October 29, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. A second celebration of life will be held in Dodge City at a later date. Jerry was born September 3, 1941 in Carthage, Missouri. He graduated from Webb City...
Laverne Lois Dugan
Oct 23, 2013
Laverne Lois Dugan, 85, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Laverne was a devout Christian and served several years at Metropolitan Baptist Church as their greeter and receptionist. Her husband Floyd precedes her in death. Survivors: daughters, Sue Greeley and Betty Wright; grandsons, John Greeley, David Greeley, Chris Wright. Viewing 2-8pm Tuesday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Graveside:...
Dannalee Judith Shipley
Oct 23, 2013
Dannalee Judith Shipley passed away October 23, 2013 at the age of 74. She is survived by her husband Paul Linscheid and grandson, Jeff Brosios. Memorial service date and time to be announced.
Reinhold Carl Schneider
Oct 21, 2013
Reinhold Carl Schneider, age 84, of Derby, retired NCR engineer, passed away Monday, October 21, 2013. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 AM Friday, Faith Lutheran Church, 214 S. Derby Ave., Derby. Interment will follow at El Paso Cemetery, Derby. Carl is preceded in death...
Mary Bess Scovel
Oct 21, 2013
Mary Bess Scovel, 87, homemaker, passed away Monday, October 21, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Everett Wayne; daughters, Susan Hammer of Goliad, TX., Karen Boocock (Andrew) of Wichita, Linda Ingrim (Dan) of Derby; 7 grandchildren. Viewing 3-8pm Thursday with family present from 6-8pm at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd.. Service: 10am Friday, October 25, 2013, First...
Elmer Price Jennings
Oct 21, 2013
Elmer Price Jennings, retired aircraft design engineer, passed away Monday, October 21, 2013. He is survived by his sons Henry Jennings and his wife Yvonne and Gustaf "Gus" Jennings; step-grandchildren, Janice Bonham and husband Jason, Will O'Neal and wife Heather; step-grandchildren, Dylan Bonham, Derek Bonham, Dalton Bonham, Heaven Turner, Will O'Neal, Jr., Kaitlyn O'Neal, Alex O'Neal. On December 27,...
Wilma Rose Michael
Oct 20, 2013
Wilma “Billie” Rose (Northcott) Michael, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the age of 88. She was originally from Newton and had been a Derby Junior High secretary many years before retiring. Billie is survived by her daughter Sandra Ann Michael of Wichita. Preceding her in death is her husband Robert Alton Michael; sisters, Evelyn Grove, Lois Northcott,...
Geraldine Ann Young
Oct 20, 2013
Geraldine Ann (Keating) Young, of Derby, age 84, was called to heaven on Sunday, October 20, 2013. She was surrounded by a large and loving family who will miss her greatly. Jerry, as she was known, was born in Perry, OK and was one of 9 children. She graduated from Hayward High School in 1947 and Wichita Business School...
Ron Brown
Oct 20, 2013
DERBY-Brown, Ron, age 57, loving father, husband and son passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013. He will be remembered most for his love of fishing, beer brewing, and artistic touch within the flooring industry. Ron is survived by his children Aaron and Kylie; daughter-in-law Lacy; his love, Jean Ann; parents Leonard and Betty; and brothers Russ and Layne....
Dee Baxter
Oct 19, 2013
Baxter, Dee, 81, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013. Visitation 1-5 p.m. Monday, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Rosary 7 p.m. Monday, Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday, both at St. Mary Faith Center, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. Dee was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and May Baxter, and eleven siblings. Survived by wife Catherine;...
C. Bruce Hoover
Oct 19, 2013
C. Bruce Hoover, age 73, retired auctioneer and auditor for Boeing, passed away October 19, 2013. Memorial service 11am Tuesday at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Damon and Isabelle Hoover. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jeanne Hoover; children, Kevin Hoover and Kelly (Tim) Olson; grandchildren,...
James Gossett
Oct 18, 2013
James “Jim” F. Gossett, 78, passed away October 18, 2013. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 22 at Red Bud Cemetery in Udall. He is preceded in death by parents, Forest and Lucretia Gossett, sisters, Dorothy Kimmons, Frances Cox, Joanne Gossett; brother, John Gossett. He is survived by his children, Kathy (Don) Sade of Udall, Danny (Valerie) Gossett of...
Bill L. Gott, Sr
Oct 17, 2013
Bill L. Gott, Sr., 75, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013. His son, Bill, Jr. preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Lorrie; brother, Charles; sister, Patty Ann; 2 stepchildren; 2 grandchildren. The family sends a special thank you to Kris Baker with Good Shepherd Hospice for her care of Bill. Private family services will be held. Arrangements...
Lester Doan Shepherd
Oct 15, 2013
Lester “Leo” Doan Shepherd, 86, passed away October 16, 2013. He was born December 6, 1926 to his loving parents Lester and Goldie Reeder Shepherd. His parents and his brothers Arthur Shepherd and Charles E. Shepherd precede him in death. Survivors include nieces and nephews, Debra Border Lawton, OK; Mark Shepherd Wichita, KS; Joann Shepherd Hull Vancouver, WA; Nicky...
Bruce W. Butler
Oct 15, 2013
Bruce W. Butler, age 63, lead hydraulic NDI technician at Bombardier Learjet, passed away October 15, 2013. Memorial service 2pm Friday, October 18, 2013, at the First Baptist Church, 1020 N. 2nd, Mulvane. Bruce retired after serving 20 years in the United States Air Force and then went to work for Bombardier. He is preceded in death by his...
Anna Strothman
Oct 14, 2013
Anna Mary Strothman, 94, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Friday, October 18th at St. Michael Catholic Church, 525 E. Main St., Mulvane. Graveside at 3 p.m. at St, Joseph Cemetery, Ashland, Kansas. She is preceded by husband Paul L. Strothman; sister. Mary Urban; brothers Monsignor Alois Preisner, Joe Preisner, and Frank Preisner, Sr., and...
Alfred L. Martin
Oct 14, 2013
Alfred L. Martin, Jr., age 83, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. Private services will be held in Siloam Springs, Arkansas at a later date. Alfred was born February 28, 1930 in Marianna, Arkansas to Alfred Leon, Sr. and Mary Alice (Franks) Martin. Alfred is preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Mary Alice Martin; wife, Violet Martin;...
John Andrew Sadler
Oct 12, 2013
John Andrew "Andy" Sadler, 30, an avid Cowboys Fan, passed away October 12, 2013. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, with family present 6-8; funeral 2 pm, Friday, October 18, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. He is preceded in death by parents, Larry Sadler and Mary Samek. Andy is survived by his son, Brayden Sadler; companion, Jennifer...
Marietta Lafon Slates
Oct 11, 2013
Marietta L. Slates, of Wichita, age 74. retired USD 259 employee, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013. Visitation 1-4 PM Tuesday with family present 2-4 PM, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. Graveside 11 AM Wednesday, Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Bently. She is preceded in death by her husband Dale; sons, Kevin & Dale, Jr. Survivors: daughter, Sabrina Bourland, Wichita; sister, Jackie Hodson, DesMoines,...
Evelyn Velma Ratley
Oct 11, 2013
Evelyn Velma Ratley, age 69, of Wichita, former Licensed Practical Nurse, Wesley Medical Center, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013. Private family services will be held at a later date. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Ivan; and her parents, Ray & Velma Steakley. Survivors: daughter, Lynne Baker (Geoffrey), of Haysville; sisters, Martha Cansler, of Haysville, and...
