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...
Bonnie June Mcdaniels
Oct 25, 2011
McDaniels, Bonnie June, age 84, formerly of Derby, KS and Enid, OK, departed this world on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Visitation with family 9-11am Friday, October 28 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Private graveside services. Bonnie was born August 29, 1927, the daughter of Taylor Earl & Birdie Fern (Bonard) Horton; granddaughter of Jesse Wesley & Bertha May (Warner) Horton...
Gayle Eugene Kimble
Oct 24, 2011
Mulvane – Kimble, Gayle E., age 86, retired Boeing electronics technician, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011. Visitation 1-8pm Wednesday, October 26 with family present 5-7pm at Senter-Smith Mortuary, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Funeral service 10am Thursday, October 27 at Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central, Mulvane. Gayle was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and...
Gerald R. Bowman
Oct 23, 2011
Derby – Bowman, Gerald R., age 95, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011. Visitation 1-8pm Thursday, October 27 with family present 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Funeral service 10am Friday, October 28 at the First Baptist Church, 208 N. Georgie, Derby. Gerald was born near Derby and was a lifelong farmer. He considered himself to...
Betty Jo Pitcher
Oct 23, 2011
Pitcher, Betty Jo, 80, retired Cessna sheet metal trainer and assembler, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Pitcher, Sr., and half-brother Joe Hutton. She is survived by her children, Edward A. (Katherine) Pitcher, Jr., Stephen (Carla) Pitcher, all of Derby; Regina (Ivan) Chrisman, Cindy Pitcher-Ornelas, Alan Pitcher, Dale (Joanna)...
Virgil Doyle High
Oct 21, 2011
DERBY- High, Virgil Doyle, 92, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011. Visitation 1-8 Monday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 pm Tuesday at Church of Christ, 225 N. Derby St., Derby. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Dovy (Loftis) High; four brothers, and three sisters. He is survived by his wife...
Mary Eminly Dunn Shirley
Oct 21, 2011
DERBY- Shirley, Mary E., 93, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011. Visitation 9-4 p.m. Wednesday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday, White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1806 N. Oliver, Wichita. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was active in several Senior Center activities. Mary was preceded in death...
Martha Jeanette Burnett
Oct 21, 2011
Haysville – Burnett, Martha Jeanette (Hawkins) “Marty,” 84, retired Wesley Medical Center RN, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011, surrounded by family. Visitation 1-8pm (family present 6:30-8) Monday at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Funeral service 10 am Tuesday, at Haysville United Methodist Church, 601 E. Grand Ave., Haysville. Preceded in death by her parents, Earl W....
Charles A. Davenport
Oct 19, 2011
DERBY- Davenport, Reverend Charles A., 93, retired Assembly of God Minister, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2011. Preceding him in death were his parents, Angus O. Davenport and Laura (Wood) Davenport, his brothers Kenneth and Marvin, his wife Ann, and great-grandson Zion Sonny DeTienne-Davenport, with whom he shared a birthday, 90 years apart. Survivors include...
