Obituaries

Mar 16, 2022

Larry Duane Swayne was born June 17, 1936 in Maumee County, Arkansas, the son of Andrew Louden and Myrtle Mae (Doggett) Swayne. He proudly served in the USAF from 1955 honorably retiring in 1976. He married Colleen Mary Hathaway on July 19, 1958.

He is preceded in death by his parents, son Daniel Edward, brothers...

Mar 16, 2022

Harrold, Wayne H., was born Sept. 2, 1928, in Manhattan, KS to Clara (Smith) and LeRoy Harrold. The family moved to the Cassville, MO area in 1934. Wayne’s father worked for an electric company in Nebraska. Wayne attended Horner school and graduated in 1947 from Cassville High School. After high school he worked for a large farmer in Hugoton,...

Mar 16, 2022

Dorotha Faye Tracy — loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away in Wichita, Kansas on Wednesday morning, March 16, 2022. She was 86 years old.

She was born on January 27, 1936, in Bristow, Oklahoma but grew up in Wichita, graduating from Wichita West High School. She received her Nursing Degree from Butler Community College in...

Mar 15, 2022

Barbara (Parker)(Altenhofen) Prescott was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 7, 1939. On March 15, 2022 she passed away due to a long illness.

Barb is survived by her daughter Regina Arroyo (Cecil) of Derby, Kansas and son Ryan Altenhofen (Sophie) of Park City, Kansas and her brother Don Parker (Gail) of Marion, Iowa....

Mar 15, 2022

Jerry Wayne Calvert, 83, passed from this life on March 15, 2022 in Derby. Born December 4, 1938 in Optima, Oklahoma, he was the son of Preston Pearl and Naoma Ruth (Wheeler) Calvert.

Jerry attended college at Panhandle University. He was married to Nancy Alice Farmer in 1958. After working as a High School speech...

Mar 14, 2022

Phillip LeRoy Clements, born October 23, 1935, passed away peacefully in his home on March 14, 2022. Phil is survived by his lifelong companion, best friend, and wife of 66 years, Marilyn. Marilyn dedicated the last several years to caring for Phil as his health was failing. Phil is also survived by his children and their spouses: Michelle (Clements)...

Mar 12, 2022

Joan C. Smith, age 85, retired USD 259 Secretary, and retired Culbertson-Smith Mortuary receptionist, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022. No visitation. Graveside service 1 pm Saturday, March 19, Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11800 W Kellogg. Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon and her parents, Wayne and Clarasa Clark. Survivors include her sons, Greg Smith (Gail)...

Mar 11, 2022

Jack Steven Mann, 70, retired supervisor at Kice Industries, passed away March 11, 2022. He was born in Wichita, KS on June 23, 1951, to Walter and Edith (Vytlacil) Mann. Jack grew up in Haysville, KS where he met and married Debra K. (Gifford) Mann on June 27, 1969. He was an avid KU basketball fan, enjoyed rebuilding his...

Mar 10, 2022

Haysville - Earnest, William, 95, died Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Visitation: Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Friday, March 18, 2022, at Clearwater Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Mark and Greg Earnest; brothers, Wayne, Knox,...

Mar 10, 2022

Rose Hill- Showalter Lehr, Elinora "Jean" (Piper) 91, passed away Thursday, March 10th, 2022. She was born October 2nd, 1930 to John Piper and Elinor Piper (Mossman) in El Dorado, KS. Jean was a retired elementary teacher from Rose Hill & Derby Public Schools, active member of Rose Hill Senior Center & St. James Episcopal Church in Wichita. She...

Mar 9, 2022

Derby - Felber, Michael Eugene

69, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He was born November 13th, 1952 to Patricia & John Felber, Jr. in Springfield, Illinois. He grew up in Lima Ohio where he graduated from Shawnee High School in 1971, afterwards he enlisted in the US Air Force and served for 20 years until his...

Mar 8, 2022

Janey (Haslouer) Hummel

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Janey Hummel, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on March 8, 2022.

Janey was born in Salina, KS on July 6th, 1949 the daughter of Ralph and Bonnie (McDonald) Haslouer. She graduated...

Mar 7, 2022

Romney Jay Saliba, 67, of Douglass, passed away March 7, 2022 at his home. Born August 5, 1954 in Madison, Wisconsin, he was the son of Sami and Dana Jane (Richmond) Saliba.

After completing two Masters degrees at Pittsburg State University, Romney’s chosen career path was to serve special populations and to help those less...

Mar 6, 2022

Justin was born and lived his life in Wichita, Kansas. He is survived by his Mother Janet and his Aunt Dana. He loved watching movies, listening to music and sports radio. His favorite sports teams were KC Chiefs, Royals, Jayhawks and the Shockers. He loved participating in Special Olympics. In lieu of flowers he would love a donation to...

Mar 4, 2022

Augusta - King, Donna Lynn, 57, died Friday, March 4, 2022.

Visitation: Wednesday, March 9, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 10, 2022, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 South Seneca, Wichita. Interment to follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Goddard.

She was preceded in...

Mar 4, 2022

Aubrey Gail (Kingsley) Simmons, an exceptional elementary school teacher and resident of Haysville, KS, lost a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer on March 4, 2022 at the age of 44.

Aubrey was a wife, daughter, sister, and friend to many. She is survived by the love of her life, husband Brady Simmons and beloved dog...

Mar 4, 2022

Florine Mary (Endres) Seely, age 101. She was born a twin on Feb. 18th, 1921 to George and Rose Endres in Thomas, Oklahoma. On Oct. 26, 1948, she married Eugene Marshall Seely and they were united until he passed on Dec. 9th, 1994. Together they had 5 children, Dennis Seely, Letitia Seely, Gregory Seely, Douglas Seely and Kevin Seely....

Mar 3, 2022

Joseph (Joe) Ray Schamberger, 60, died March 3,2022 in Wichita, Kansas.

Joseph was born December 31,1961 in Wakeeney, Kansas to Paul and Kathleen (Lacerte) Schamberger.

He attended Trego Community High school. Joseph continued his education at Fort Hays University and earned his degree in Agricultural Business. Following graduation, he then farmed...

Mar 3, 2022

Ogden - Dorner, Vincent ,46, died Thursday, March 3rd, 2022.

Visitation: Thursday, March 10th, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm followed by the Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Thursday, March 10th, 2022 at Smith Family Mortuary, Mulvane. Interment to follow at Mulvane Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his father,...

Mar 2, 2022

Wichita - Angela, Pearl Wooten, 61, died March 2, 2022 in Wichita.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Bob and Shirley Gibbens; and sister, Cindy Sparks.

Angie is survived by her daughter, Tabitha Basgall (Aaron); two grandchildren, Logan and Sabrina; and boyfriend, Grant Knowles; beloved dog, Buddy; and...