Lois Lesh
Jul 30, 2013
Wichita - Lesh, Lois “Jean”, age 61, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013, At Comfort Care Center in Wichita. Jean was born June 12, 1952 in Wichita, the daughter of J. Hubert and Margaret (Sturm) Seidl. She graduated from Madonna High School in 1970. Jean was retired from Via Christi Hospital as a NICU Nurse. On November 22, 1975...
Ralph Parish
Jul 30, 2013
Ralph Parish, 86, retired Engineer, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Orpha; daughter, Gloria Holman (Steve) of Mulvane; granddaughter, Erica Burris (Andrew) of Virginia; brothers, Verdou Parish (Helen) of Derby, Royce Parish of San Diego, CA. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Gladys Parish and sister, Zirita Parish. Viewing:...
Lou Etta Dixson
Jul 28, 2013
Lou Etta (Fountain) Dixson, age 66, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. Memorial service 3pm Wednesday, August 14th, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Lou is preceded in death by her parents, Ezra and Mabel Dixson; siblings, Shirley and Larry Dixson. She is survived by her daughter, Holli (John) Leegwater; grandchildren, Eli and Brooke Leegwater; sister...
Douglas Alan Hockett
Jul 28, 2013
Hockett, Douglas Alan, 64, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Thursday, August 1st with family present 4-6 p.m. at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca Wichita. Funeral 10 A.M. Friday, August 2nd at Lincoln Baptist Church, 7801 E Lincoln St, Wichita, where Doug was a member for 33yrs. Doug is preceded in death by his father, Arthur;...
Billie W. Harrison
Jul 27, 2013
Billie W. Harrison, age 77, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013. Visitation 10-4pm Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 with family present 2-4pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Graveside service 11am Wednesday, July 31st, 2013, at Greenwood Cemetery, Oatville. Billie is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Berta Corzatt; children, David and Elizabeth Earnst; brother, William Corzatt, Jr....
Joyce Ann Baker
Jul 26, 2013
Baker, Joyce Ann, 46, Kansas Credit Union employee, entered into her heavenly home Friday, July 26, 2013. Visitation 1-8 Monday, funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Preceded in death by mother Elaine Finley. Survived by loving husband, Shawn, children Tarah (Chris) Mairs, Garrett Baker, and Gavin Baker; granddaughter Trinity Mairs;...
Emma R. Gates
Jul 26, 2013
Emma R. Gates, age 79, passed away at home Friday, July 26th, 2013. Emma was a kind and sweet soul, loved by all who knew her. She was a dedicated member of Family Church. Visitation 1-8 Monday, July 29th, 2013; funeral service 10:30 am Tuesday, July 30th, 2013, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Preceded in death by...
Richard J. Lekan
Jul 24, 2013
Lekan, Richard J., age 81, retired Air Force, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Private family services. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Victoria Lekan; infant daughter, Kathryn Theresa; sister, Regina Lekan. He is survived by his sons, Rod (Lisa) of Derby, Steven of Boise, ID and Todd of Andover; grandchildren, Jordan, Chase and Emily...
David A. Rosendale
Jul 24, 2013
Derby – Rosendale, David A., age 54, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Memorial gathering 2pm Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. David is preceded in death by his mother, Joan Rosendale. He is survived by his wife, Debbi Rosendale; children, Kellie (Adrian) Woodworth and Mark Hix; 3 grandchildren; father, Charles Rosendale; siblings,...
Berna Jean King
Jul 24, 2013
Haysville- King, Berna Jean, 67, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Memorial service 12 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013 at the Haysville United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Jean Laughary; sister, Donna Lawrence. Berna is survived by her sons, Robert (Teresa) Sykes, Jr. and Dewayne Sykes; grandchildren, Megan, Kyle, Zachary, Dakota and...
Betty Jo Yeager
Jul 24, 2013
Betty Jo Yeager, 86, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Betty was a dedicated volunteer for The Arc of Sedgwick County. Visitation 1-8 Sunday, funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Survived by children Robert “Bobby” Beals, Sandra (James) Nelson, Cinda Beals; grandchildren Sara Keehn, Nicole Nelson, Clint Thompson, Audra Thompson, Jaime Nelson, Cody...
Adam Tyler Dunn
Jul 22, 2013
Adam Tyler Dunn, age 29, passed away Monday, July 22, 2013. Adam was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward and Bernice Dunn and Ernie Elkins. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Elliston; sons, Micah Dunn, Eli Dunn; daughters, Madison Elliston and Gabriella Dunn; parents, David and Drenda Dunn, Cathy and Larry Bowler; father and mother in-law, David...
Olive M. Bell
Jul 20, 2013
Olive M. Bell, was born Dec. 31, 1925 in Isabel, Kansas. She passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the age of 87. Olive entered Wesley School of Nursing in 1943 as a cadet nurse graduating in 1946. She started working at the VA Hospital retiring in 1981 after 34 years of service. In 1949, Olive and Clifford Bell...
Connie Marie Williams
Jul 19, 2013
Connie Marie Williams, age 54, Derby Family Medical Center employee, passed away Friday, July 19. 2013. Visitation 1-8 PM Monday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 AM Tuesday, Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn, Derby. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Connie is preceded in death by her...
Isaac Greenberrie Botts
Jul 19, 2013
Isaac G. “Ike” Botts, age 86, of Mission, TX, formerly of Belle Plaine, KS, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013. Memorial service 2 PM Friday, August 16, 2013, Belle Plaine United Methodist Church. Isaac is preceded in death by his parents, two wives, 4 sisters, 1 brother and 2 sons. Survivors include: son, Joseph W....
Betty Jane Woydziak
Jul 18, 2013
Betty Jane Woydziak, 89, retired Cessna administrative assistant, passed away July 18, 2013. Rosary: 6:30pm Monday; Memorial Mass: 10am Tuesday, July 23, 2013, both at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 123 N. Andover Rd., Andover. Her husband John precedes her in death. Betty is survived by her children, John (Donna) of Rose Hill, Greg (Ellie) of Baker City,...
Jerry Lee Kinder
Jul 17, 2013
Jerry Lee Kinder, age 73, of Wichita, retired Boeing Company machinist and former Cardwell Manufacturing machinist, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Visitation 1-8 PM Tuesday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 AM Wednesday, July 24, NewSpring Church, 12200E. 21st St. N., Wichita. Interment will follow at White Chapel...
Opal Irene Hooper
Jul 16, 2013
Opal Irene Hooper, age 95, homemaker, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 11 AM Saturday, July 20, Faith Christian Church, 2110 W. 45th St. S. Opal is preceded in death by her husband, Clifton James “Dick” Hooper; parents, Chester & Beulah Worley;...
Joyce Dian Rew
Jul 16, 2013
DERBY- Rew, Joyce Dian, 79, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Visitation Wednesday, July 17, 1-8 pm, with family present 5-7; funeral service 9 am Thursday, July 18, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents. Survived by daughter Vicki (Joe) Bryant, and many cousins and friends. In lieu of...
Cleta J. Rymon
Jul 15, 2013
Cleta J. Rymon, 83, homemaker, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Edna Shaw; brothers, Ronnie J. Shaw, Estel L. Shaw, Virgil E. Shaw; husbands, Burrell “Babe” Brown, Earl Rymon. Survivors: siblings, Wendell Shaw of Ridgecrest, CA., Gary Shaw of Hopkinsville, KY., Cheryl Papineau of Caney, KS., Dee Perdue of...
