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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Kraig E. Moore

Kraig E. Moore

Jan 27, 2022

Kraig E. Moore, age 54, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Kraig is survived by his children, Chandler, Connor, and Christian, all of Wichita, KS; his mother Wanda of Derby, KS (his dad Melvin preceded him in death July 18, 2021); brothers Kenneth & wife Tammy of Wellington, KS, Kevin & wife Janet of...

Phillip David Harris Jr.

Phillip David Harris Jr.

Jan 27, 2022

Phillip David Harris Jr. “Dave” passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Mulvane, Kansas at the age of 53. Dave was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the son of Phillip David Harris and Marquieta Ann Shelton. Dave graduated from Mulvane High School in 1988. He was employed at Spirit AeroSystems for over 15 years. He enjoyed...

Michael R. Young

Michael R. Young

Jan 27, 2022

Michael Raymond Young age 77, of Wichita, KS, died on the 27th of January 2022 due to Post Polio Syndrome, complicated by pneumonia. He is survived by his loving wife, Vicki (Bower) Young (m. 10/29/16); three sons, Matthew Young, Alexander Young and Daniel Young; grandchildren Kristina Young, Andrea Nguyen, Jordan Nguyen, and his brother Gordon Young.

Michael...

Homer Jennings

Homer Jennings

Jan 27, 2022

Homer Dwayne Jennings, 89, passed away on January 27th, 2022 at home in Derby , Kansas surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Janet Carolyn Jennings. They would have been married for 60 years on February 18th, 2022.

Born in his grandparents home in Emory, Texas, Dwayne was the son of Clarence...

Elvin F. Slusher

Elvin F. Slusher

Jan 27, 2022

Elvin Frederick "Fred" Slusher, 80, formerly of Haysville, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home in Belle Plaine on Thursday, January 27.

Fred valued family and friends, cherishing time with his loved ones, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were a great source of joy for him and always brought a smile to his face...

Benjamin Eldon Coble

Benjamin Eldon Coble

Jan 26, 2022

Benjamin E. Coble, age 84, retired Tweco Manufacturing employee, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022. No visitation. Graveside service 2 pm Tuesday, February 1, Greenwood Cemetery. A memorial has been established with Bridgeport Missionary Baptist Church, 6161 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS 67217. Send condolences to smithfamilymortuaries.com. Culbertson-Smith Mortuary

Willa Fair

Willa Fair

Jan 26, 2022

Wichita - Fair, Willa, 60, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

Visitation: Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Friday, February 4, 2022, both at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

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Betty Fuller

Betty Fuller

Jan 25, 2022

Betty Jo Fuller finished her life here on Earth on the morning of January 25, 2022 at the age of 90 at her home in Derby, Kansas. A lifelong Kansan, Betty was born in Salina, Kansas on October 7, 1931, the second of three daughters to Beulah and Charles Kenison. Betty grew up in Salina and attended and graduated...

Thomas Lee Frye

Thomas Lee Frye

Jan 25, 2022

Thomas Lee Frye Jr, 75, of Haysville passed away peacefully in his home on January 25, 2022.

Tom worked for many years in the Aircraft field at Boeing and Spirit Aerospace where he was a mechanic, shop steward, and Union steward. He had always been a big sports guy, but especially loved his Wichita State Shockers. Tom...

Tony Gallardo

Tony Gallardo

Jan 25, 2022

Tony Gallardo, Jr.

November 7, 1943 - January 25, 2022

Wichita, Kansas - Tony Gallardo, Jr., age 78, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Visitation 1-8 pm Sunday, January 30, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 2 pm Monday, January 31, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary 115 S. Seneca. Tony...

Shirley Clarke

Shirley Clarke

Jan 25, 2022

Shirley Marie Clarke, 71 passed away January 25th, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Thomas Clarke, her grandson Kalub Shane Clarke and her sister Gloria King.

Survivors include son Shadrack Shane Clarke (Amanda) of Wichita, Kansas; Siblings Cecil Stanley (Faith) of Akin, Minnesota, Roy Stanley (Alfreada) of Cheney, Kansas, Velda Unrein of Andale,...

Jeffery Alan Kissack

Jeffery Alan Kissack

Jan 24, 2022

Jeffery Alan Kissack, 44, died January 24, 2022 at his home. Born November 18, 1977 in Wichita, the son of Alan Ray and Alice Fae (Floyd) Kissack. Jeffery worked as a silk screener and upholsterer at Cessna Aircraft. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, two children Kaelyn Lea and Konner Alan, his mother Alice, and one sister Kimberly...

Jenifer D. Bell

Jenifer D. Bell

Jan 24, 2022

Bell, Jenifer Diane

50, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022. She was born February 1, 1971 to Michael and Sharon Casey in Norman, Oklahoma.

Jenifer went to K-12 in Mulvane, Kansas and graduated in 1989. She earned an Associates of Arts degree from Cowley College.

Jen had many loves...

Nora Jean Meyer

Nora Jean Meyer

Jan 23, 2022

Nora Jean Meyer, age 82, retired Tulsa Community College, Computer Science Professor, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. Memorial service 10 am Saturday, March 5, Northside Church of Christ, 4545 N. Meridian. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; sons: Shannon and Shaun Crook; daughters, Shelia Banyai (Charles) and Shelley Newhouse (Jimmy); stepsons, Phil Meyer (Lisa), Kurt Meyer (Stephanie)...

Jerry L. Belden

Jerry L. Belden

Jan 23, 2022

Reverend Jerry Lee Belden, 86, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was born to Leslie and Vera Belden in Winfield, Kansas. He met the love of his life, Hazel Elaine Hayden, in Green Lake, Wisconsin, at the National American Baptist Assembly grounds on Monday, October 26, 1959. On August 7, 1960, they were married at Jerry’s home church,...

Ralph Matthew Krenzer

Ralph Matthew Krenzer

Jan 23, 2022

Ralph Matthew Krenzer, beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, of Derby, KS passed away on January 23, 2022 at age 91. Ralph passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children. Ralph was born in Susank, KS on September 18, 1930 to Matthew and Mary Krenzer. The Krenzer family moved to Olpe, KS in 1948 where Ralph...

Dennis Wayne Bennett

Dennis Wayne Bennett

Jan 22, 2022

Dennis Wayne Bennett was born February 9, 1968 in Wichita, KS. He passed away to his heavenly reward on January 22, 2022, in Wichita, at the age of 53, following a long illness.

Survivors include his father Jerald Bennett, his mother Marjorie Elshoff, his sister Adonna, his grandmother June Bennett, plus four nephews, one niece,...

Mark S. Ford

Mark S. Ford

Jan 22, 2022

Mark S. Ford, 63, passed into Heaven peacefully on January 22, 2022 with his son and loving parents by his side. He was born in Anderson, SC, loved fishing, and worked as a carpenter throughout his life.

Mark is preceded in death by his father, Ben T. Ford of Anderson, SC. He is survived by...

Nancy Lou Martin

Nancy Lou Martin

Jan 22, 2022

Nancy L. Martin, age 71, retired office administrator for Dr. Douglas Livingston, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. Memorial service 10 am Saturday, February 5, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary 115 S. Seneca. She is preceded in death by her parents, Boyd and Geraldine Hermann. Survivors: daughter, Stacy Throop; brother, Michael Hermann (Tammy); grandchildren, Coy Throop and Caleb Throop; great-grandchildren, Kale and...

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