Billy Powell
Jun 17, 2023
Wichita - Powell, Billy, 69, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Visitation: Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Friday, June 23, 2023, both at Smith Family Mortuary Chapel, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Burial to follow at Waco Cemetery.
He was preceded...
Mary A. Rivera
Jun 16, 2023
Mulvane - Rivera, Mary Anne "Pat", 93, died Friday June 16th, 2023 at Maria Court assisted living in Mulvane, KS. She was born March 15, 1930, the daughter of Wendell and Virginia Sutherland in Ottawa, KS. Mary was the oldest of 7 children. She attended school in Labette County Kansas and graduated from Labette County Community High School in...
Dean Ray Branson
Jun 15, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of “A Good Man.”
Dean R. Branson Age 87 Born 1-28-1936 Passed 6-15-2023
Services have not been set at this time, however it will be a small graveside ceremony in Belle Plaine, KS with close friends and family.
John Paul Thompson
Jun 15, 2023
John Paul Thompson, 85, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born May 16, 1938, in Pampa, Texas. On November 27, 1965, John married Deanne Fae Cox. Together they raised four daughters, Carrie, Lisa, Martha, and Denise.
After graduating high school, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, John...
Allen C. Carlile
Jun 14, 2023
Wichita – Carlile, Allen Curtis 71, passed away Wednesday June 14, 2023 at his home with his daughters by his side. Allen was born August 5, 1951 in Kingman, Kansas. He worked in the aircraft industry as a welder most of his career. After leaving the aircraft industry he became an independent contractor and was sought out by many...
Lt. Col Paul E. Muehring Usaf (Ret)
Jun 13, 2023
Paul E. Muehring, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (Ret)
At age 78, Paul E Muehring passed away on June 13, 2023 at Mill Pond Senior Residences in Ankeny, Iowa.
Paul was born in Hannibal Missouri on July 21, 1944 to John and Helen Muehring. His parents preceded him in death. A sister Loretta Louise and brother Richard...
Ronald Jack Julius
Jun 13, 2023
78, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born March 22, 1945 to Clarence Carl Julius and Marie Emma Sieker in St. Louis, Missouri.
Ronald enlisted in the Army in 1963 and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Ronald was a retired electrical engineer from Boeing and Professional Engineering...
Vickie A Smith
Jun 11, 2023
Vickie Ann Smith, 71, of Mulvane, KS passed away on June 11, 2023 after battling dementia. Vickie was born January 22, 1952 to Lynell and Delores Murell in Hayti, MO. She grew up in Portageville, MO. She met Roger Smith, Sr. and married in 1969 in Portageville, MO. They moved and she graduated in Kanakee, Ill, in 1970. They...
Sandra Gibson
Jun 11, 2023
Wichita, KS. – Sandra Elaine Huffman (Gibson) 70, Born December 19, 1952, in Springfield, Missouri the daughter of Melton and Nancy JoAnn (Wright) Huffman passed peacefully in her home surrounded by close family Sunday June 11, 2023.
The sweetest yet most stubborn woman you could ever meet. Gifted with a heart of gold and a...
Duane Mikesell
Jun 10, 2023
Derby - Mikesell, Duane Eugene 74, passed away Saturday, June 10th, 2023. He was born July 17th, 1948 to James and Lucille (Nelson) Mikesell in Salina, KS.
Duane was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother & friend, he was a computer programmer for Boeing for many years and an Amateur Radio operator/enthusiasts.
He was preceded...
Samuel D. Bangle
Jun 9, 2023
Samuel D Bangle passed away on Friday, June 9 2023. Sam was born on August 29, 1952 in Norton, Ks.
He was preceded in death by his parents Phillip Bangle and Ila Louise Bangle.
He is survived by his wife LaDonna Bangle and their children Elizabeth, Ila, Lisa and Darren; sisters...
Marilynn Weierich
Jun 9, 2023
Marilynn Jane Weierich, 83, of Derby, entered into God’s kingdom on June 9, 2023. She was born March 15, 1940 in Johnson City, New York, to Gladys (Carley) and Howard Ward. Marilynn, the most loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, is survived by her husband, Larry; sons, Scott (Jane) of Derby and Mark (Lisa) of West...
Val Joyce Mae Adams
Jun 7, 2023
Val Joyce Mae Adams, 86, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on June 7, 2023. She grew up in Winfield, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Olen and Agnes Howe; her husband Bill Adams; and grandson Brandon Henderson. She is lovingly remember by her three children Robert (Candy) Adams, Teresa...
Mary Louise Glamann
Jun 4, 2023
Mary Louise Glamann passed away on June 4, 2023, at her home in Copperstone Apartments, Derby, Kansas.
Mary is survived by her only living child, son Daryl Gene Glamann Jr. (wife Tum) of Derby; four grandchildren – Brian Glamann (wife Erin) of Wichita, Sara Cravens (husband Chris) of Wichita, Michael Glamann (wife Alexandria) of Parker, Co., and...
Harolene "Harri" Pickens
Jun 3, 2023
Harolene “Harri” June Pickens went to be with her Lord and Savior June 3, 2023. Harri’s celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10 at Madison Avenue United Methodist (MAUM) Church.
Harri was born April 1, 1935 in Shattuck, Okla. and married Bill Pickens in 1957.
She is preceded in death by...
Joan C. Sorensen
Jun 1, 2023
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Joan (Clark) Sorensen
Mrs. Joan (Clark) Sorensen, a beloved great grandmother, peacefully passed away on June 1, 2023, at the age of 88. Born on April 11, 1935, Joan brought immense joy and love into the lives of her family and friends throughout her remarkable journey.
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William James "Jim" Atherton, Jr.
Jun 1, 2023
Atherton, William James "Jim", Jr., 74, passed away Thursday, June 1st, 2023. He was born September 26th, 1948 to William and Maxine Atherton, in Wichita.
Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Chris and Paul and step-son, Zac Blurton. Survivors include his wife, Candie; children; Deanna Froehlich, David (Michelle) Atherton, Jamie (Mark) Guzman; siblings, Gary...
Lola Frances Fritzler
Jun 1, 2023
Lola F. Fritzler, age 100, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, died Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was a retired elementary teacher.
Visitation Thursday, June 8th with family receiving friends 5-7:00pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Funeral Service 10am, Friday, First Presbyterian Church, 324 N. Baltimore.
Survivors include her...
Larry Jacobs
May 31, 2023
Larry Jacobs 79, died Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. He was born September 28th, 1943 in Wichita, KS to Peter and Mary (Schnieder) Jacobs.
Larry was a Seabee in the US Navy and a retired Boeing machinist. His hobbies included camping, fishing, gardening, attending grandkids ball games and was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan.
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Virginia "Ginger" Atkison
May 30, 2023
Derby - Atkison, Virginia “Ginger” Battis
87, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was born May 8, 1936 to Walter Kyle Whitley and Nancy Lou Allene Cupples in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Ginger grew up in Muskogee Oklahoma where she met and married her Junior High School sweetheart. They travelled to Texas, bringing 2...
