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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Verlin L. Harmon

Verlin L. Harmon

Jun 14, 2011

Harmon, Verlin L., 80, retired Vulcan Chemical foreman, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Visitation 4-8 Thursday, funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, Haysville, 7031 S. Broadway. Verlin enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing and was a accomplished athlete. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Lee) Harmon; son Walter; and brothers Eldred and Vern...

Wade Randall Titus

Wade Randall Titus

Jun 12, 2011

Wade Randall Titus, age 28, Spirit employee, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011. Visitation 1-8 PM Wednesday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 AM Thursday, Wichita South Seventh Day Adventist Church, 820 W. 27th St. So. Wade is preceded in death by his father, Elden Titus, and his grandmother,...

Kelly Ken Cooper

Kelly Ken Cooper

Jun 12, 2011

Cooper, Kelly Ken, 55, died Sunday, June 12, 2011. He was retired from OxyChem working in general maintenance. He was born January 28, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Carl and Judy Stauffer Cooper. Kelly was a proud U.S. Marine veteran and an avid KU fan. He enjoyed gardening. Kelly is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors...

Regina F. Laney

Regina F. Laney

Jun 11, 2011

Regina “Gina” Laney, 55, homemaker, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011. She is survived by her husband Richard "Rick"; children, Tonya Masem, Eric McNeal; mother, Joyce Saunders; siblings, Rick Wade, Kenny Hefner, Teresa Adams; grandchildren, Chesney Hess, Dallas Masem; beloved pets, Chewey and Baby Girl; best friend, Toya Rice. Memorial service: 2pm, Wednesday, June 15, 2011, Smith Mortuary, 7031...

Emma Jane Henderson

Emma Jane Henderson

Jun 11, 2011

Henderson, Emma J., 88, retired ward clerk at St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday at Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central. Emma was preceded in death by her parents; son, Richard L. Henderson; father of her children, Ralph L. Henderson; and six siblings. She is survived by children Ralph Henderson, Mulvane;...

Donald Robert Lehman

Donald Robert Lehman

Jun 10, 2011

Donald R.Lehman, 61, Aircraft Mechanic, died Friday, June 10, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 1pm, Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Burrton Cemetery, (Burrton, Ks.) Donald is preceded in death by his mother Martha Reed Lehman. Survivors: children, Michelle Lipe and her husband Richard, Jonathan Cole, James Cole and his wife Becky, Stephanie Sizemore and her husband Jake;...

Ronald Tibbetts

Ronald Tibbetts

Jun 9, 2011

Tibbetts, Ronald “The Bubbleman,” 62, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011. He was a scientist, public figure, and veteran of the Air Force. Our Beloved Ronnie will be greatly missed. Visitation Monday 11-4, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby; family present 2-4. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, Winfield. He was preceded in...

Lavina Hopper

Lavina Hopper

Jun 9, 2011

Lavina (Smith) Hopper, age 101, of Haysville, formerly of Moline, KS. A precious heart stopped beating for our “Special Lady” Thursday, June 9, 2011. The Lord held out his hand and said “Come with Me.” Lavina was born April 24, 1910 at Piedmont, KS to Oscar & Myrtle Smith. She will join her husband Oscar, her parents, 2 brothers...

Gaylen R. Myers

Gaylen R. Myers

Jun 9, 2011

Gaylen R. Myers, 64, of Atlanta, KS, owner of Myers Plumbing, died Thursday, June 9, 2011. Viewing 2-8pm, Sunday, June 12, 2011, Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, 507 S. Maple, Douglass. Service: 2pm, Monday, June 13, 2011, SEVERY BAPTIST CHURCH, 201 S. GREENWOOD, Severy, KS. Gaylen is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Dorothy Myers. Survivors: wife, Linda; sister,...

Lloyd William Dunnell

Lloyd William Dunnell

Jun 8, 2011

Udall – Dunnell, Lloyd William “Bill”, age 95, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Visitation 9-10am with funeral service at 10am Thursday June 16, at Senter-Smith Mortuary, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna Dunnell; wife, Mary Dunnell; daughter-in-law, Ruth Dunnell; brothers, John, Howard, James and infant John R.; sisters,...

Betty Jane Fowler

Betty Jane Fowler

Jun 8, 2011

Betty J. Fowler, 71, retired sales clerk, passed away, Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Survivors: daughter, Patricia Fowler; mother, Louise Klein, both of Wichita; brothers, John and Fred Miller; sisters, Lisa and Jean Miller. Memorial services: 1pm, Wednesday, June 15, 2011, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca.

Chay Lindsay Moss

Chay Lindsay Moss

Jun 7, 2011

Chay L. Porter Moss, 61, was born December 11, 1949 in Libya, Tripoli Africa to Charles and Valaria Porter. She died Tuesday, June 7, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. Chay grew up in a military family and spent time in San Antonio, TX, Tokyo, Japan and Sumter, SC, before moving to Oberlin, KS where she attended high...

Barbara Lee Deshazer

Barbara Lee Deshazer

Jun 6, 2011

Barbara Lee DeShazer, age 65, retired Villa Maria employee, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011. No visitation. Flowers may be delivered to the Funeral Home 10 AM - 3 PM Friday. Memorial graveside service 10 AM Saturday, Belle Plaine Cemetery. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. DeShazer, Sr.; father, Clifford Gerard; and her daughters, Kim...

Bryan L. Tilson

Bryan L. Tilson

Jun 4, 2011

Mulvane – Tilson, Bryan L., age 48, passed away Saturday, June 4th, 2011. Visitation 9-4 Tuesday, June 7th at Senter-Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Graveside service 11am Wednesday, June 8th at Mulvane Cemetery, Mulvane. Bryan is survived by his parents, Bob and Mary Aimes; siblings, Richard (Vicki) Aimes, Scott Tilson and Cynthia (Brad) Phillips; nieces and nephews,...

Lawrence E. Cash

Lawrence E. Cash

Jun 3, 2011

Cash, Lawrence E., longtime calf roper and team roper, and all-around cowboy, age 87, passed away Friday, June 3, 2011, surrounded by his family. Visitation Monday 1-8 pm, with family present 5-7, funeral service 10 am Tuesday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. He was preceded in death by two sons, Larry Cash and Lester...

Vanisa F. Lyon

Vanisa F. Lyon

Jun 1, 2011

Vanisa F. Lyon, 47, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Memorial service, 2pm, Monday, June 6, 2011, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary Chapel, 115 South Seneca. Vanisa is survived by her children, Kimiko and Kingston Lyon; parents, Truman and Shirley Lyon; brother, Vincent Lyon; and the father of her children, Tommy Swanson.

Ernest Leroy Riley

Ernest Leroy Riley

May 31, 2011

Ernest Leroy Riley, age 78, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday, June 3, 2011 with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 1 PM Saturday, June 4, 2011, Colonial Heights Assembly of God. He was born September 29, 1932 at Highfill, AR. He married...

Randy W. Perry

Randy W. Perry

May 29, 2011

Derby – Perry, Randy W., age 52, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011. Funeral service 2pm Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Burial in Fairfield, MT. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Lisa Perry; parents, Don and Agnes Perry; brother, Curt (Heather Elliott) Perry; nephew, Chris Perry; step-daughter, Ashley (Steven)...

Don Henry

Don Henry

May 29, 2011

Haysville – Henry, Don, age 73, passed away Sunday, May 29th, 2011. Memorial service 10am Saturday, June 4th at Haysville United Methodist Church, 601 E. Grand Avenue, Haysville. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Viola Henry. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharlie Henry; children, Kent (Cathy) Henry, Renata Brown, Roxie (Jim)...

Donna Lea Askins

Donna Lea Askins

May 28, 2011

Donna L. Askins, 75, homemaker, died Saturday, May 28, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, Dwight and Gladys Aimes; son, Leland; brother, Dean; sister, Joyce. Survivors include her daughter, Susan and her husband Nick Perry of Fayetteville, NC; sons, Keith and his wife Denise Askins of Lilly, PA., Michael and his wife Kristi Askins...

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