George R. Harris
Nov 12, 2011
George R. Harris, 88, Retired USAF Tech Sgt and Boeing Tooling Lead Man, died Saturday, November 12, 2011. George was born July 7, 1923 in Zanesville, Ohio. He married Luella Harris on Feb. 9, 1947 in Wichita. He is preceded in death by his wife, Luella; sister, Evelyn; brothers, Homer and Bill. Survivors: sons, Ken Hayes (Anita) of Humble,...
Nadin Joyce Hausler
Nov 11, 2011
Nadin Joyce Hausler, 86, homemaker, died Friday, November 11, 2011. She is survived by her son Mike and his wife Susan of Haysville; daughter, Nancy Rainwater of Chugwater, WY; 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Memorial service: 2pm, Monday, November 14, 2011, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Memorials to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.
Michael John Boales
Nov 11, 2011
Michael John Boales, 66, beloved husband, passed away November 11, 2011. Michael was a proud Navy Veteran and American who served as an ETSN aboard the USS Preble DLG 15. A builder, craftsman and accountant, Michael was born in Philadelphia, PA and was a pillar of strength to all who knew him. He was married to Marion (Mounts) Boales....
Clark Wise
Nov 10, 2011
V. Clark Wise, 86, retired automobile salesman, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Forrest and Eldon Wise; sister, Winona Matthews. Survivors: wife, Eugenia; children, Meribeth Smalley (Bob) of Coeur d’Alene, ID, Joyceln Hughes (Lynn) of Chanhassen, MN, Randy Wise (Sheila) of Wichita; sister, Leta Beth Wheeler (Jim) of Douglass; 5...
Charles David Hull
Nov 10, 2011
Charles David Hull, 61, retired Aircraft Final Assembler, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors: wife, Robin; children, Cheryl Hull of Honolulu, HI, Daniel Hull and his wife Spring of Wichita, Justin Hull of Wichita; siblings, Georgia Brown of Rochelle, IL., Betty Owen of Springfield, MO., Peggy Mabbott of Kansas City,...
Stephen James Rice
Nov 9, 2011
Rice, Stephen James, 55, passed away November 9, 2011. Memorial service 7 p.m. Thursday, November 17, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Memorials have been established with Wichita Childrens Home and Golden Retriever Rescue.
Virginia Woodson Olmstead
Nov 8, 2011
DOUGLASS – Olmstead, Virginia L., 99, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Memorial service 1 p..m. Friday at the First Christian Church, 303 E. 4th St., Douglass. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Sidney, sons Dick and Bob, grandson Jeff Valentine, and sister Vivian Seal. She is survived by her daughters Virginia M. Duryea and Margie Valentine;...
Joan Brown
Nov 6, 2011
Rose Hill - Brown, Joan, 86, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011. Visitation 1-8 PM Wednesday, November 9, with the family present 5-7 PM, Service 10 AM Thursday, November 10 both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Survivors: sons, Doug (Carol) of Wichita; Rod (Michele) of Oklahoma City; Tyler (Denise) of Smithville, MO.; grandchildren, Jason, Ryan, Molly,...
Gloria Rose Wright
Nov 6, 2011
Wright, Gloria Rose, 82, passed to eternal life Sunday, November 6, 2011. She was at home, surrounded by her family. Visitation 5-7 Wednesday, Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Thursday, at St. Mary Faith Center, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. Interment to follow at Douglass Cemetery. Gloria was preceded in death by...
Carolyn Kay Waite
Nov 5, 2011
MULVANE-Waite, Carolyn Kay, 57, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Thursday, and family present 10-11 a.m. Friday. Funeral service 11:00 Friday, all at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and father-in-law. Survived by her husband Greg Waite, Mulvane; sons Chad (Shelly) Waite and Ryan Waite, all...
Frances W. Dearing
Nov 4, 2011
Frances W. Dearing, age 90, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Friday afternoon, November 4, 2011, at Meadowlark Hills-Lyle House in Manhattan.
She was born on August 27, 1921, in Waynoka, Oklahoma, the daughter of William Thomas and Belva Elizabeth (Norris) Moore. Her father died tragically two weeks prior to her birth so following her birth they...
Melvin Leslie Schlobohm
Nov 4, 2011
Derby – Schlobohm, Melvin L., Jr., age 65, passed away Friday, November 4th, 2011. Memorial service 1pm Thursday, November 10, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Sr. and Marylyn Schlobohm. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sandra; children, Suzette (Chris) Andrade, Melvin “Les” (Tina) Schlobohm,...
Gary Lee Moutray
Nov 4, 2011
Moutray, Gary L., age 72, retired Boeing planner, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Moutray and Minnie Carnahan; brother, Phil Moutray. He is survived by his daughters, Michele Frejek and Melissa Kelsay; grandchildren; Trent Dalberg, Tristin Kelsay and Trey Kelsay; sister, Pat (Rick) Gardner. Private family services.
Ruby Faye Phillips
Nov 3, 2011
Phillips, Ruby Faye Enlow, of Wichita, KS, peacefully entered the world of angels on November 3, 2011, while surrounded by her loving family. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 10 AM Monday, First Baptist Church, 627 S. James, Maize, KS. Ruby was first and foremost a loving mother,...
Murray William Clark
Nov 2, 2011
Clark, Murray William, 79, retired Boeing Jig Builder and owner of Clark Fence Co., passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Visitation 1-8 today, second visitation at Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home in Holdenville, OK, and graveside service at Holdenville City Cemetery. Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Murray was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Cat Clark,...
Christopher Lee Churchman
Nov 1, 2011
Christopher Lee Churchman, 55, beloved son, brother and father, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Visitation 1-8 Friday at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 842 N Tyler Rd. Chris was preceded in death by his sister Dianne, grandparents Leroy and Flora Churchman, Matha Rush and Clyde Rush. Survived by his...
Lyle L. Easter
Oct 31, 2011
Douglass – Easter, Lyle L., age 88, retired General Motors Service Manager, died Monday, October 31, 2011. Vistiation 1-8pm Tuesday, November 1, with family present 6-8pm at Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, 507 S. Maple, Douglass, KS. Funeral service 10am Wednesday, November 2, at Douglass United Methodist Church, 204 S. Willow, Douglass with burial to follow at Douglass Cemetery. Lyle was...
Mildred N. Bangs
Oct 30, 2011
Haysville – Bangs, Mildred N., age 88, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011. Visitation 11-4pm Thursday at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Graveside service 2pm Friday Waco Cemetery, Waco, KS. Mildred was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy Osborne and Dick Bangs; children, Maxine Gatson, Oscar Osborne, Melvin Osborne, Glenn Roberts, Jr. and Patricia Holder; 2...
Robert Dean Dahl
Oct 28, 2011
Robert D. Dahl, 74, retired USAF MSGT and Boeing Inspector, died Friday, October 28, 2011. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Clarice Stolpe, Darlene Bottjen, Bonnie Simmons, Darrel Dahl. Survivors: wife, Patty of the home; children, Deanna Schwarz of Wichita, Darin Dahl of Rose Hill, Jimmy Richardson (Kasey) of Big Lake, TX; siblings, Lois Stolpe of Sioux...
John Mabry Thomas
Oct 28, 2011
John “Mabry” Thomas, Jr., 88, retired Phillips Petroleum Company construction supervisor, died Friday, October 28, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife Nell after 68 years of marriage. Survivors include his sons, Dennis Thomas and his wife Jacqueline of Derby, Bruce Thomas and his wife Elisabeth of Stavanger, Norway; daughter, Cynthia Miles of Wichita; 7 grandchildren; 5...
