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Cheri (Henry) Smith

Cheri (Henry) Smith

May 14, 2014

Cheri Sue Smith, of Mound City, Kansas, passed away on May 14 after a short battle with cancer. She will be deeply missed by her friends, her family, and her community. She was most proud of having raised her loving children and her loving children through marriage. She lived a proud and strong life; loving music, loving the Lord, and...

Ernest G. Copeland

Ernest G. Copeland

May 10, 2014

WICHITA formerly of Mountain View, Arkansas Copeland, Ernest Gill, 86, retired Aircraft Machinist, passed away, Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was born in Newnata, Stone County, Arkansas to Benjamin Franklin Copeland and Dora E. (Sutterfield) Copeland. He was a U.S. Army and World War II Veteran. He is survived by his wife Clara Copeland; daughter Rhonda Thomas; grandson Glen "Rusty"...

Oliver B. Towles

Oliver B. Towles

May 7, 2014

WICHITA Towles, Oliver Bryan, 75, retired Pony Express, Associated Grocers and Town & Country OTR Truck Driver, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Owen Bert Towles and Dorothy Mildred (Boyce) Towles. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1958. He is survived by his sons Oliver Towles II and James Wright;...

Grace (Jacob) Fox

Grace (Jacob) Fox

May 7, 2014

WICHITA Grace Marie (Jacob) Fox, 87, passed away, Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Walter Reinhold Jacob and Olive Lee (Burkhart) Jacob. She spent her first 26 years with her parents and sisters on the family farm where she enjoyed helping her dad in the field and with the cattle. She retired from her job...

Michael L. Thompson

Michael L. Thompson

May 5, 2014

VALLEY CENTER

Michael Larry Thompson, 61, retired Consumer Product Salesman and caregiver, passed away, Monday, May 5, 2014. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Laurance Arthur Thompson and Martha Mary (Cox) Thompson. He was a graduate of Valley Center High School in 1970 and Bachelor's degree at Wichita State University in 1974. Michael...

Wesley B. Giltner

Wesley B. Giltner

May 4, 2014

HAYSVILLE

Wesley Burdette Giltner, 55, Spirit Composite Mechanic, passed away, Sunday, May 4, 2014. He is survived by his wife Pamela Giltner; children Jason (Jennifer) Buckley of Wichita, Derek (Theresa) Cochran of Wichita, Shelbie (Jeff) Corbin of Derby, Jillian Cochran of Derby; grandchildren Jacob Hackler of Wichita, Kayleigh Rosson of Haysville, Lyndsey Buckley...

Robert E. Chrislip

Robert E. Chrislip

May 3, 2014

MCPHERSON

Robert Edward Chrislip, 84, retired carpet installer, passed away, Saturday, May 3, 2014. He was born in Manning, Kansas to Hartsil John Chrislip and Charlotte Jane (France) Chrislip. He is survived by his wife Janis Chrislip; children, Richard (Joyce) Chrislip of Wichita, Michael Chrislip of McPherson, Marsha (Wade) Adams of Bel...

Connie Sells

Connie Sells

May 2, 2014

WICHITA Connie Marie Sells, 60, passed away, Friday, May 2, 2014. She is survived by her sons Eric (Melissa) Lytle of Fate, TX and Jordan Sells of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren Alyssa, Ava and Rene; mother Loubelle Sells of Wichita; other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father Delmer Sells, sister Marion See and brother Gary Sells....

Clarence Allen

Clarence Allen

May 1, 2014

WICHITA formerly of Greenville, Mississippi

Allen, Clarence Edwin, 66, retired OTR Truck Driver and formerly of Greenville, Mississippi, passed away, Thursday, May 1, 2014. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to Clarence Evan Allen and Myrlene Lily (Page) Allen. Private Family Services. Baker Funeral, 100 S. Cedar, Valley Center. Condolences may be...

Michelle Wilmore

Michelle Wilmore

May 1, 2014

NEWTON

Wilmore, Michelle Marie (Mitcham), 49, beloved mom, daughter and sister, passed away, Thursday, May 1, 2014. She is survived by her son Gabriel Stovall of Newton; parents Jack and Christine Mitcham of Newton; brothers Danny Mitcham and Robert Mitcham of Newton; many other family and friends. She is preceded in death by...

Pamela Kilgore

Pamela Kilgore

Apr 29, 2014

WICHITA

Kilgore, Pamela Ann, 63, Walmart Cashier passed away, Tuesday, April 29, 2014. She was born in Lyons, Kansas to Norman Lloyd Kilgore and Lois Lucille (Turner) Kilgore. She was a Dodge City High School graduate and attended Hays State University. Pam is survived by her daughter Jada (Hans) Petersen; granddaughter Zoe Peterson;...

Leslie E. Potter

Leslie E. Potter

Apr 25, 2014

SEDGWICK formerly EMPORIA

Potter, Leslie Eugene, 70, retired Construction Roofer, passed away, Friday, April 25, 2014. He was born in Cottonwood Falls to William H. Potter, Sr. and Katherine Elizabeth (Marlett) Potter. He is survived by his sons, Shane Potter and Justin Potter of Billings, Montana; grandchildren, Tyffani Potter and Devonte Potter; siblings,...

Shirley (Packard) Weber

Shirley (Packard) Weber

Apr 20, 2014

VALLEY CENTER Shirley Ann (Packard) Weber, 79, peacefully went to be with her Lord on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014, at her son's country home near Carbondale, Kansas. Shirley was born in Helena, Oklahoma to Ray Adam Packard and Goldie Francis (Ewing) Packard. Shirley grew up on the family farm where she enjoyed...

C. Everett White

C. Everett White

Apr 19, 2014

VALLEY CENTER formerly of Larned

C. Everett White, 86, retired Larned State Hospital Licensed Mental Health Worker, passed away, Saturday, April 19, 2014. He was born in Kinsley, Kansas to Walter "Bud" Everett White and Grace Isabel (Stanton) White. He was a graduate of Kinsley High School. Everett was a U. S. Army and...

Adrian Lamont Hunter

Adrian Lamont Hunter

Apr 16, 2014

WICHITA

Adrian Lamont Hunter, 80, retired US Post Office Distribution Clerk and retired Air Force Senior Master Sgt, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. He was born in Harrisburg, Illinois to James Robert Hunter and Ruby Anis (Josey) Hunter. He was a graduate of Harrisburg High School. He then served and retired from...

Mitchell L. Wright

Mitchell L. Wright

Apr 16, 2014

PARK CITY

Mitchell Layne Wright, 55, former Truck Driver, passed away, Wednesday, April 16, 2014. He was born to Terry and Alpha (Delker) Wright in Great Bend, Kansas. He was raised in Great Bend and also attended school there. He worked as an oil rig roughneck and as a truck driver. Mitch is...

Christopher A. Devore

Christopher A. Devore

Apr 11, 2014

WICHITA

Christopher Alan DeVore, 52, Spiritual Life Center Maintenance Supervisor, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014. He was a graduate of West High School, Wichita, Kansas. He served in the U. S. Navy. Chris enjoyed bowling, Nascar Races and riding his Harley. He is survived by his wife Sharon DeVore of the home;...

Enid (Lacy) Mattson

Enid (Lacy) Mattson

Apr 10, 2014

WICHITA

Enid Mae (Lacy) Mattson, 94, retired USD 259 Teacher, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014. She was born in Enid, Oklahoma to William Guy Lacy and Mabel Devene (Fisher) Lacy. She married the love of her life, Rudolph "Bill" Mattson Enid taught 3 rd & 4 th grades at Chisholm Trail Elementary...

Betty (Sweeny) Weeks

Betty (Sweeny) Weeks

Apr 8, 2014

PARK CITY

Betty Jo (Sweeny) Weeks, 67, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. She was born in Newton, Kansas to Harold Raymond Sweeny and Karaleen Marguirite (Winter) Sweeny. She was a 1964 graduate of Valley Center High School.  Betty is survived by her daughters Joyce (Clifford) Vanderzanden of...

Salvatore Sciarrotta

Salvatore Sciarrotta

Apr 5, 2014

WICHITA Salvatore Sciarrotta, 81, retired Aerospace Engineer, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. He was born in New York to Guiseppe Sciarrotta and Carmela (Milisenda) Sciarrotta. He is survived by his wife Janis Sciarrotta; children Michael Sciarrotta of Lake Okeechobee, FL, Regina Alvarez of Port Jefferson, NY, Joseph (Dawn) Sciarrotta of Loganville, GA; grandchildren...