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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

William H. Smith

William H. Smith

Feb 20, 2013

Derby – Smith, William H. “Bill”, age 73, retired 30 year administrator at Wichita State University, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Memorial service 10am Friday, February 22nd, at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn, Derby. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Mary Olive Smith; brother, Garel Smith. He is survived by his...

Gary William Dean Butler

Gary William Dean Butler

Feb 19, 2013

Gary Butler, “The Tee Shirt Man”, age 62, of Wichita, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, Funeral Service 2 PM Friday, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Gary is preceded in death by his mother, Alice Butler. Survivors include his daughter, Heather (Daniel) Hernandez; and grandchildren, Madison and Steven Hernandez. A memorial has been...

Nelda Irene Feller

Nelda Irene Feller

Feb 18, 2013

Feller, Nelda Irene, 86 years old, died February 18, 2013. She was a homemaker, born November 3, 1926, Midian, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband Clinton D. Feller, sons Scott L. Feller and Kenneth M. Feller. She graduated from El Dorado High School in 1944. She was married to Clinton in July 1946. She is survived...

Linda Marie Goold

Linda Marie Goold

Feb 16, 2013

DERBY - Goold, Linda Marie, age 59, passed away Saturday, February 16th, 2013. Visitation 1-8pm Wednesday, February 20th, with family receiving friends 6-8pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral service 1pm Thursday, February 21st, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1409 S. Rock Road, Derby. Interment in Preston Cemetery, Preston, ID. Preceded in death by father, Richard...

Randy Troy Bookout

Randy Troy Bookout

Feb 15, 2013

Randy Troy Bookout, 59, welder, died Thursday, February 15, 2013. Randy served his military career with the U.S. Navy and Air National Guard. Viewing: Tuesday, 2-8pm with family greeting friends 5-7pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Funeral service: 11am, Wednesday, February 20, 2013, Calvary’s Rock Church, 2661 S. Meridian. Survivors: wife, Robin; son, Nathan; daughter, Jaclyn Nave (R.T.);...

Edna Mae Mcneice

Edna Mae Mcneice

Feb 15, 2013

Edna Mae McNeice, 96, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013. Viewing: 11-1pm Tuesday, February 19, 2013, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service to follow at 2pm, Mulvane Cemetery, Mulvane, Kansas. Survivors: son, Kenneth L. McNeice (Wanda) Dewey, OK; daughters, Ruth E. Everhart of Rogers, ARK; Karen C. Leatherman (Jim) of Blue Springs, MO; sister, Christine Oliverson...

Teanna Marie Colby

Teanna Marie Colby

Feb 14, 2013

TeAnna Marie Colby, 48, homemaker, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. A Celebration of Life Service for TeAnna will be held Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. The family will greet friends and share memories the evening prior, Wednesday, from 5-7 at the mortuary. Survivors include her husband, Mark; daughter Karyss. Memorials to...

Harold D. Mckay

Harold D. Mckay

Feb 14, 2013

Harold D. McKay, age 88, of Wichita, former owner McKay Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning, and World War II veteran, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. Visitation 1-8 PM Wednesday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S Seneca. Funeral Service 10 AM Thursday, February 21, St. Paul United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Maple Grove...

Ava R. High

Ava R. High

Feb 13, 2013

Ava High, 93, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Survivors include her sons, Lowell High (Dana) of Wichita, Doyle High of Douglass, Danny High (Shelle) of Wichita; brother, Paul Johnson of Hawthorne, CA; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Virgil. Viewing: 2-8pm Monday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Service: 10:30am...

Donald Lee Shoemaker

Donald Lee Shoemaker

Feb 13, 2013

Donald Lee Shoemaker, age 76, of Mulvane, passed away February 13, 2013 of natural causes after an extended illness at home. He was surrounded by loved ones during his last days. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Funeral Service 10 AM Saturday, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Don was born on...

Julia Yanney

Julia Yanney

Feb 13, 2013

Julia Yanney, 96, homemaker, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, February 15, 2013. She is survived by her son, Douglas Yanney; daughter Judith Shippy and her husband Chet, all of Wichita; siblings, Kenneth Shaheen of Great Bend, Helen Magness of Denver, CO., Martha Rouse of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Vanessa Yanney, David Shippy and his wife Mary, Steven Shippy,...

Barbara Hill Dees

Barbara Hill Dees

Feb 13, 2013

DERBY – Dees, Barbara Hill, age 80, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, John Dees; daughter, Donna Elizabeth Dees. She is survived by her sons, Bob and Doug Dees; siblings, Marti Evans and Bill Hill. Per her request there will be no services. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be...

Lloyd Edward Thompson

Lloyd Edward Thompson

Feb 11, 2013

Lloyd Edward “Skip” Thompson, age 67, of Wichita, retired Learjet employee, passed away Monday, February11, 2013. Memorial service 10 AM Tuesday, February 19, 2013, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Skip is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd F. & Pauline Thompson; brother, Robert F. Thompson; and a sister, Donna Reusser. Survivors include his brother, Allen (Ana)...

Bryan Scott Mccabe

Bryan Scott Mccabe

Feb 11, 2013

Bryan “Scott” McCabe, 40, Intrust Bank Arena Operations Technician, died February 11, 2013. Viewing: 2-8pm Sunday with family greeting friends 5-7pm. Service: 1pm Monday, February 18, 2013, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Survivors: wife, Angela Marie; mother Barbara J. Hoffman; sister, Rebecca Hoffman; brother, Max E. Hoffman; children, Dylan S. McCabe, Thomas M. Burnett, Joseph E. Dodge,...

Janet K. Goldwater

Janet K. Goldwater

Feb 10, 2013

Janet K. Goldwater 67, Haysville Schools Para professional, died Sunday, February 10, 2013. Visitation: 1-8pm Thursday. Service: 10am Friday, February 15, 2013, both at Smith Mortuary Chapel, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Graveside: 3:30pm Crown Hill Cemetery, Coldwater, KS. Survivors: husband, Max; son, Douglas Goldwater and wife Audra of Wichita; 2 grandchildren; brother, William Sanders of Hoxie; sister, Wilma Sue...

Cecil T. Rudrow

Cecil T. Rudrow

Feb 10, 2013

DERBY - Rudrow, Cecil T., age 84, retired Cities Service Gas Company employee, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013. Memorial service 3 PM Saturday, Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn, Derby. Cecil is preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Frances Rudrow; and a sister, Anna Fryar. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Davida; sons, Mikel,...

Todd Richard Anderson

Todd Richard Anderson

Feb 10, 2013

DERBY - Anderson, Todd R. “Toddman”, age 51, went to walk with the Lord Sunday, February 10, 2013. Visitation 1-8pm Wednesday, February 13, with family present 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Memorial service 2pm Thursday, February 14, at Grace Presbyterian Church, 5002 E. Douglas, Wichita. Todd was preceded in death by his mother, Sherigay Anderson;...

Buford F. Pringle

Buford F. Pringle

Feb 8, 2013

Pringle, Buford F. (BF) “Coach,” 89, was born on December 29, 1923, in Lawton, Oklahoma to Anne (McSpadden) and Otis Pringle. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, and wife Fannie Elizabeth “Beth” Pringle. He is survived by children Buford (Linda) Pringle, Jr., Debbie (Joe) Futhey, Cyndi (Dwayne) Martin, Suzie (Rusty) Crafton, Kimberly Beth Pringle; sixteen grandchildren,...

Elvira Castleberry

Elvira Castleberry

Feb 8, 2013

Haysville – Castleberry, Elvira “Picci”, 88, passed away on February 8, 2013. Visitation 1-8pm Tuesday, February 12th, with family present 6-8pm; funeral service 2pm Wednesday, February 13th, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Picci was born in Casteliier di Visinada, Italy and resided in Trieste until she was 14. Her adventurous spirit led her to Rome where...

Jean Roberts

Jean Roberts

Feb 8, 2013

Jean Roberts, 89, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Monday, at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Believers Tabernacle, 2000 S. Hillside. Preceded in death by husband King E. Roberts, brothers Lewis, Paul, and Charles. Survived by children Richard K. (Linda) Roberts, Steven W. Roberts, Randall B. Roberts, Tony K. (Nancy...

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