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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Theresa Jane Davis

Theresa Jane Davis

Sep 19, 2011

Davis, Theresa J. “Terry,” 85, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011. Visitation 1-6:30 Wednesday at Senter-Smith Mortuary, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Rosary service 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, 525 E. Main, Mulvane. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael. Terry was a sales manager for Tupperware for 26 years, and was active...

James A. Webb

James A. Webb

Sep 19, 2011

HAYSVILLE – Webb, James A. “Jim”, age 84, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011. Visitation 1-8pm Friday, September 23, with family present 6-8pm; funeral service 11am Saturday, September 24, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Jim was a WWII Navy Veteran and served in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from Boeing after 39 years of service as...

Jennings L. Carter

Jennings L. Carter

Sep 18, 2011

Carter, Jennings L. “Gene”- age 87, retired Boeing experimental flight supervisor, passed away Sunday, September, 18th, 2011. Visitation 1-8pm Thursday, September 22, 2011; funeral service 10am Friday, September 23, 2011, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Gene was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Virginia Carter; son, John Carter; siblings, Rhama and Corbett Carter. He...

John Ray Deschner

John Ray Deschner

Sep 17, 2011

John Ray Deschner, 52, former restaurant worker and electronics customer assistance clerk, died Saturday, September 17, 2011. John enjoyed Karate and collected every Star Wars movie and toy that was made. He is preceded in death by twin sons. Survivors: father and stepmother, Wilbur and Edith Deschner of Mulvane; mother, Doris Deschner of Mulvane; brother, Les Deschner of Wellington;...

Erma L. Knoll

Erma L. Knoll

Sep 16, 2011

Erma L. Knoll, 82, retired Teacher Aide, died Friday, September 16, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Helen Lamm; husband, Ted Knoll; sisters, Martha Mae Rothwell, Betty Hanna, Mary Adele Lamm; brother, Donny Lamm. Survivors: son, Steven L. (Linda) Knoll of Adrian, MO; daughter, Peggy (David) Zavala of Haysville; grandchildren, Heather (Jorge) Viera, Geoffrey...

Peggy Ann Condon

Peggy Ann Condon

Sep 15, 2011

Peggy A. Condon, 76, homemaker, died Thursday, September 15, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Reisch and Cassie Condon and husband, Gary Condon. Survivors: sons, Kenneth A. DeHoff (Debbie), of Douglass, Joseph DeHoff (Laura Anthony) of Port Orchard, WA, Jonathan Condon of Wichita; daughters, Peggy S. Thill (Russell) of Wichita, Glenda J. Brewer (Randall) of...

Vance Owen Shoopman

Vance Owen Shoopman

Sep 14, 2011

Shoopman, Vance O., 63, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011. He is preceded in death by parents Luveda and David Shoopman, and little brother Craig. He is survived by wife Karen Shoopman, daughters Dawn, Crissie, Wendi, and Rana; step-children Judd, Scott, Emily, Breanna, and Megan; grandchildren Josh, Angel, Dustin, Katie, Dylan, Kenny, Marlie, Landon, and Tierney; great-grandchildren Aiden and...

Dorothy Lucille Middlebusher

Dorothy Lucille Middlebusher

Sep 13, 2011

Dorothy Lucille Middlebusher, 93 years young, was born on June 17, 1918 in Wichita, KS. She went to join her Heavenly Father on September 13, 2011. Dorothy was a retired legal secretary and former secretary of West Side Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Jessie Weatherson and husband, Robert Vernon Middlebusher. She is...

Ronald G. Kissack

Ronald G. Kissack

Sep 13, 2011

Ronald Kissack, 67, former co-owner of 47th St. Auto Parts, died September 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Jr. and Marjorie Kissack and a grandson, Caleb. Survivors include his brothers, Clayton (Carol) Kissack, Alan (Alice) Kissack; son, Nicholas Kissack; step-daughter, Chalise Morton; grandchildren, Skyler and Mya. Ron was a talented drummer who played professionally...

Darren Paul Dill

Darren Paul Dill

Sep 12, 2011

Darren Paul Dill, 40, died Monday, September 12, 2011. Private family services will be held at a later date. Survivors include his father, Kenneth Dill; mother, Rae Ann Dill; brother, David Dill; sister, Angela and her husband Randy Ball; son, Blake; daughter, Ariana; extended family and friends.

Minnie Marie Morris

Minnie Marie Morris

Sep 12, 2011

HAYSVILLE – Morris, Minnie Marie, 77, died Mon, Sept 12, 2011. Visitation 9am-4pm Thurs, Smith Mortuary 1415 N Rock Rd, Derby. Graveside service 11am Fri, Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, Winfield, KS. Minnie was preceded in death by husband, Bill. She is survived by sons, Jack (Debbie) Robbins & William Ray Morris II; grandchildren, Casey (Becky) Robbins, Billy Robbins & Kord...

Joyce Evelyn Rodgers

Joyce Evelyn Rodgers

Sep 10, 2011

MULVANE – Rodgers, Joyce Evelyn, age 63, retired crew chief from Beech Aircraft, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011. Visitation 4-8pm Wednesday at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Funeral service 2pm Thursday at Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central Ave, Mulvane. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Ida Sade; husband, Ed Rodgers;...

Kathy Jean Starr

Kathy Jean Starr

Sep 9, 2011

DERBY – Starr, Kathy J., age 57, passed away Friday, September 9, 2011. Kathy was the third daughter born to Eugene and Maxine McConaughey. While growing up she attended school in Ulysses, Kansas. Kathy played the alto sax and was a twirler for the Ulysses High School marching band. After graduation she applied and was accepted into Kansas State...

Nellie Mae Holdeman

Nellie Mae Holdeman

Sep 8, 2011

MULVANE – Holdeman, Nellie Mae, died Thursday, September 8, 2011 in Victoria Falls Nursing Home after a series of small strokes. Nellie was born in Herman, Minnesota, July 8 1915, to William Kitterman and Ella Knox. The family was in Minnesota as her father, a thrasher machine engineer, worked the wheat harvest north. She was raised in Gypsum, Kansas...

Paul James Stewart

Paul James Stewart

Sep 7, 2011

Paul James Stewart, 89, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 in Mulvane, KS. He was born May 10, 1922 in Maumee, Searcy County, Arkansas. Paul was the third of four children born to Milas Andrew & Dora Gailys (Burright) Stewart.

Paul met his wife, Lucy Irene Bullington, at church in Ponca City,...

Richard Keith Smith

Richard Keith Smith

Sep 7, 2011

Douglass – Smith, Richard K., age 55, passed away September 7, 2011. Celebration of Life Service will be held at the home of Ken and Wilma Smith, 13927 S.W. 210th Douglass, KS 67039 on September 17th from 2-4pm. Richard is survived by his wife, Pam Norman; parents, Ken and Wilma Smith; sons, Keith (Maria) Smith and T.J. (Jill) Norman;...

Grace Leona Poncelet

Grace Leona Poncelet

Sep 7, 2011

Poncelet, Grace L., 100, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Visitation Sunday 2-6 p.m. at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday, St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 1900 W. Grand, Haysville. Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday, St. Cecilia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Poncelet, grandson Jack Fielder, and several brothers and sisters. Grace...

Genoa Plymell

Genoa Plymell

Sep 6, 2011

WELLINGTON- Plymell, Genoa, 57, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Graveside service Friday, September 9, Belle Plaine Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Hilda Plymell. Survived by children Tonisha (Doug) Scott and Jonathan (Sheyna Moore) Plymell; grandchildren, Taylor and Dakota Scott, and Ondre and Summer Plymell. Arrangements with Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home.

Glenn Edwin Bridwell

Glenn Edwin Bridwell

Sep 5, 2011

Bridwell, Glenn E., age 87, retired Boeing mechanical engineer, passed away Monday, September 5, 2011. Visitation 1-8pm Wednesday, September 7, with family present 6-8pm at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Funeral service 11am Thursday, September 8, at Haysville United Methodist Church, 601 E. Grand Ave., Haysville. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Mack Bridwell and Martha...

Waine Keith Reeves

Waine Keith Reeves

Sep 5, 2011

Reeves, Waine Keith, age 79, was called home to be with the Lord Monday, September 5, 2011. Waine was a loving husband and devoted family man. He was employed at Beech Aircraft for over 43 years and a member of Beech Employees’ Club. He was a gifted woodworker and handyman. In his younger years he was an avid pheasant...

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