Katherine Marie Ashley-Smith
Mar 18, 2013
Ashley-Smith, Katherine Marie, age 56, died March 18 at Wesley Medical Center. Memorial service 10am Thursday at Smith Mortuary, Derby. She was born October 8, 1956 in Wichita. A 32-year employee of Beechcraft, she retired in 2010. Preceding her in death were her mother, Lorretta Gardner Ashley; stepmother, Doris Benjamin Ashley; stepson, John Smith. She is survived by her...
Thomas Rolland Fowler
Mar 18, 2013
Derby – Fowler, Thomas Rolland, Jr., age 55, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013. Visitation 5-7pm Tuesday, March 19th; memorial service 10am Wednesday, March 20th, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Fowler, Sr.; brother, Delbert Fowler. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Fowler; wife, Sharon Fowler; children, Joshua (Traci) Fowler...
Janet Frances Powell
Mar 15, 2013
Janet Frances Powell, age 75, of Mulvane, homemaker and Bible teacher, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, March 15, 2013. Visitation 1-8 PM Tuesday with family receiving friends 6-8 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 PM Wednesday, First Baptist Church, 1020 N. Second, Mulvane. Interment will follow...
Guy E. Cantrell
Mar 12, 2013
Guy Eugene Cantrell, 84, retired Aircraft Mechanic, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. He is survived by his sons, Larry Cantrell, Wayne Cantrell, Wayne Billingsley, Steve Billingsley, Bruce Billingsley; daughters, Jenny Williamson, Connie Helm, Sandy Rogers; step-daughter, Lisa Billy; 28 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister-in-laws, Florene Cantrell and Rosie Cantrell. Guy is preceded in death by his...
Kimberly Ann Verble
Mar 11, 2013
Kimberly Ann, age 50, of Derby, D & B Service Center employee, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, after an honorable battle with ALS. A Memorial Service will be held 10 AM Friday, March 15th, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Those attending are asked to wear spring colors. Kimberly was born November 15, 1962 at Alameda,...
Starlyn Sue Northern
Mar 10, 2013
Starlyn “Starr” Northern, 61, died Sunday, March 10, 2013. Visitation 1-8pm Tuesday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd, Derby, funeral service 10:30am, Wednesday, St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 2555 North Hyacinth, Wichita. Starr was preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Shane Martin. She is survived by husband, Bill Northern, sons, Billy, San Antonio, Texas; Josh, Wichita, grandchildren, Blake...
Gwendolyn Kay Liberty
Mar 10, 2013
Gwendolyn Kay Liberty, 56, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013. Memorial service: 2pm Thursday, March 14, 2013, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Survivors include her daughter, Mary JoElla Liberty (Joel Weaver); mother, Mary Eva Manes; sisters, Stella L. Smith, Mary M. Westerhold; granddaughter, Vivian; companion, Paul Steinkirchner. Gwendolyn is preceded in death by her father, Everett Manes; sister, Judy...
Charles Anthony Harjo
Mar 9, 2013
Harjo, Charles A., 64, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013. He is preceded in death by his son Derick Edmond Harjo, mother Mary Jayne Harjo, and father Henry Harjo, Sr. Survived by wife Valarie Schneider; children Adrienne Rebecca (Chris) Nester of Coppell, Tex., Charles Jarrod (Sara) Harjo or Wichita, Robert Michael Harjo of Wichita; brothers Henry (Rachelle) Harjo of...
Kenneth Edward Watkins
Mar 8, 2013
Watkins, Kenneth E., 87, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013. Memorial service 2 pm Wednesday, March 13, at Haysville United Methodist Church. Kenneth was a proud husband, father, grandfather, and Marine. He was a veteran of WWII and Korea. Many knew him as a collector and tinkerer. He enjoyed antique guns and cameras, photography, painting, and staying active in...
Larry Bridenstine
Mar 8, 2013
Bridenstine, Larry, 74, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013. He worked at Beech Aircraft for 35 years, before retiring in 2001. Larry loved spending time with his family and friends, and listening to country music. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernis and Ida (Wilhoit) Bridenstine; infant son, David Allen, and sisters Joan Boren, Beverly Graves, and...
Robert O. Hibarger
Mar 7, 2013
Hibarger, Robert (Bob), 58, died March 7, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends to continue his journey onward. Bob was born and raised in Wichita, Ks. He retired from the US Post Office to do what he loved best – spend time with his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Janice,...
Harold Leroy Hays
Mar 6, 2013
DERBY – Hays, Harold Leroy, was born on July 8, 1936 and died on March 6, 2013, at the age of 76. He was the youngest of two sons, and along with his brother Louis, was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas by Jack and Ethel Hays. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Yvonne Hays,...
Peggy Smith
Mar 5, 2013
Peggy Smith, age 56, passed away March 5, 2013. She is preceded in death by her father, James Edward and two siblings. Peggy was born May 23, 1956 to James E. and Yvonne (Houston) Martin in Heidelberg, Germany. She worked as a bus driver for USD 259. She is survived by her husband, Howard Smith of Derby; daughters, Stacey...
Marlene Jean Longnecker
Mar 5, 2013
Derby - Longnecker, Marlene J., age 79, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Memorial service 10am Tuesday, March 12th, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Marlene was preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie Helms. She is survived by her sons, Troy (Kim) Lowry and Randy (Sue) Longnecker; son in-law, Bobby Helms; grandchildren, Krystal (Brandon) Wegerle, Kelly...
Conceicao Oliveira Torres
Feb 28, 2013
Conceicao Oliveira Torres, age 96, of Wichita, retired Semester Company, pressing supervisor, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013. Visitation with family present 5-7 PM Sunday, with recitation of the Rosary at 7 PM, Funeral Mass 10 AM Monday, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, 525 E. Main, Mulvane. Entombment will follow at Calvary Mausoleum. Conceicao is preceded in death...
Mary Kay Turner
Feb 28, 2013
Mary Kay Turner, age 54, of Wichita, former INFOR employee, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday, March 3, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. A memorial service will be held 2 PM Saturday, March 9, 2013 at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, Derby. A private inurnment will be take...
Ec Mitchell
Feb 28, 2013
EC Mitchell, 68, retired Aircraft machinist, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013. Visitation: 1-8pm Sunday, with family greeting friends from 5-7pm, Smith Mortuary, 7301 S. Broadway, Haysville. Service: 10am Monday, March 4, 2013, Haysville United Methodist Church, 601 E. Grand, Haysville. Survivors: wife, Veda; daughter, Paula Lansdown (Russell) of Sturgis, KY; sons, Allen Mitchell of Mountain Grove, MO., Jason...
Keri Deanne Wright
Feb 27, 2013
Keri Deanne Wright, of Fall River, age 51, former Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks employee and former Americorps employee, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Visitation with family present 5-7 PM Friday, Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, 507 S. Maple, Douglass. Funeral Service 2 PM Saturday, First Christian Church, 303 E. Fourth St., Douglass. Interment will follow at Douglass Cemetery....
Robin Renea Bookout
Feb 27, 2013
Robin (Adams) Bookout, 53, former Cessna Tool Crib Lead, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Viewing: 2-8pm Monday with family greeting friends 5-7pm, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Service: 2pm Tuesday, March 5, 2013, Calvary’s Rock Church, 2661 S. Meridian. Survivors: son, Nathan Bookout of Fredonia; daughter, Jaclyn Nave (R.T.) of Wichita; beloved pet, Sallie Sue; sisters, Judy Wilson...
Dorothy Louise Mullen
Feb 26, 2013
Dorothy Louise Mullen, age 84, of Derby, former secretary, Fidelity Title Company, and former teacher, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Funeral Service 2 PM Friday, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Interment will follow at El Paso Cemetery, Derby. Dorothy is preceded in death by...
