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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Sharon Kay Jackson
Nov 19, 2011
Jackson, Sharon Kay, 68, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away November 19, 2011. Per Sharon’s request, there will be no services. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Van; children Troy, Matthew, and Dawn “Star,” mother Reathel Maisch, sister Wanda Collins, brother Ron Trent, and grandchildren Brandon, Kayla, Taylor, and Lindsey. She was preceded in...
Ronnie William Ellis
Nov 17, 2011
HAYSVILLE - Ellis, Ronnie William, 62, bricklayer, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2011. Visitation 1-8 Monday at Senter-Smith Mortuary, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, at Mulvane First Baptist Church, 1020 N Second Ave., Mulvane. Ronnie took great pride in his work and family. He was a great supporter of his grandchildren’s activities....
Kenneth Eugene Mcclintock
Nov 17, 2011
Kenneth E. McClintock, of Wichita, age 78, entered into his Savior’s loving arms on Thursday, November 17, 2011. Visitation 1-8 PM Saturday, 1-6 PM Sunday, with family present 3-5 PM Sunday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 2 PM Monday, November 21, 2011, Westside Freewill Baptist Church, 3310 W. MacArthur. Kenny was born May 20, 1933 in Waldron,...
Edward Miles Hansell
Nov 16, 2011
Hansell, Edward Miles, 96, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Edward was a Chief Radioman in the US Navy from 1937-1945, then continued operating ham radios as a hobby for many years. After leaving the Navy, he worked as a GI Loan Officer for the Veterans Administration for 35 years. Funeral service 1 pm Saturday, November 19, at Smith...
Hubert Alan Pomeroy
Nov 15, 2011
Derby – Pomeroy, Hubert Alan, “HAP”, age 84, retired Boeing electrical engineer, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Memorial service 11am Friday, November 18, Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn Blvd., Derby. Hap was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Viola Pomeroy; sister, Marilyn Harclerode; great-granddaughter, Isabella Purcell. He is survived by his wife of 63...
Charles Robert Johnson
Nov 13, 2011
UDALL – Johnson, Charles Robert, age 82, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011. Visitation 9-4pm Wednesday at Senter-Smith Mortuary, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Graveside service 1pm Thursday at Forest Hill Cemetery, South Haven, KS. Charles farmed in the Udall, KS area since 1965. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lila; son, John (Karen) of Winfield,...
Bessie Margaret Swartz
Nov 12, 2011
Bessie Margaret (Buzard)Swartz, age 94 years old, died Saturday, November 12, in Derby, KS. She was born in Crawford County, KS, August 30, 1917. She moved with her family to Sharon Springs, KS, where she lived for more than 70 years. She loved flower gardening and the outside doing most anything. The whole neighborhood enjoyed her iris. Awhile after...
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.
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