Obituaries

Gwynneth L. Christian

Gwynneth L. Christian

Nov 5, 2013

Christian, Gwynneth Lee, passed away November 5, 2013 in Derby, Kansas. Gwynn was born October 15, 1937 in Leon, Iowa to Melvin T. and Lois Jones. She lived for most of her childhood in Omaha, Nebraska and as a teenager moved to Wichita, Kansas with her family. She married Bob Ottaway and they had Vicki, Danny and Sandra. Gwynn married...

Lt. Col. David Spotswood, (Ret).

Lt. Col. David Spotswood, (Ret).

Oct 25, 2013

Spotswood, (Ret)., Lt. Col. David T., age 83, USAF, passed away October 25, 2013. Vigil will be at 7:00 PM Tuesday (TONIGHT), Funeral Mass 10:00 AM Wednesday, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. David was an avid aviator his entire life. He had a distinguished military career, a 31 year veteran of...

Charles E. Simon

Charles E. Simon

Oct 22, 2013

Simon, Ret., Lt. Col. Charles E., age 78, passed away October 22, 2013. Viewing Sunday, from 3:30 - 4:30, followed by a brief Service of Remembrance, at Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb. Survived by his daughters, Jennifer (Neal) Bruegger, Ft. Belvoir, VA, Alicia (Jose) Lopez, Orlando, FL, sister, Genevieve Solak, Colden, NY, former wife, Byllee Simon, Colorado Springs, CO,...

Nadine Burch

Nadine Burch

Oct 22, 2013

Frances Nadine Burch, known as Nadine, passed away peacefully October 22, 2013 after a brave struggle with numerous medical conditions. She was born on September 25, 1925 in Verdigris, Oklahoma. Her parents William H. Miller and Viola Hill Miller preceded her in death as did 3 of her brothers, Kenneth, Eugene and Willard. She was the beloved wife of Lt...

William "Bill" D. Johnson

William "Bill" D. Johnson

Oct 20, 2013

Johnson, William “Bill” D., age 72, passed away suddenly October 20, 2013. There will be a memorial service on Sunday, October 27th from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Derby Library Community Room, 1600 Walnut Grove, Derby, KS. Bill was born on July 12, 1941 in Russell, Kansas and passed away on October 20, 2013 in Greenwich, Kansas. During WWII his family...

Tung Thanh Nguyen

Tung Thanh Nguyen

Oct 17, 2013

Tung Nguyen,64 passed away October 17th. Services will be conducted Saturday October 26th at Watson Funeral Home.

Adah F. Hale

Adah F. Hale

Oct 14, 2013

Hale, Adah F., age 89, went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2013. Visitation hours will be from 12:00 noon to 8:00 PM Friday, with Funeral Services scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, at Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb. Preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters, Frances Akins, Lucille Akins, Pearl Akins and Elsie Zimmerman. Adah and...

Dallas D. Sawyer

Dallas D. Sawyer

Oct 12, 2013

Sawyer, Dallas D., Jr., age 81, Lt. Colonel, USAF Ret., 384th Tanker Refueling Wing, McConnell AFB, passed away October 12, 2013. Celebration of Life Services will be Wednesday, October 16, at 2:00 PM, at Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb, Wichita. Survived by his loving family, son, Dallas (Crystal) Sawyer, Wichita, daughter, Christine Sawyer Zuern, Potwin, KS, sister, Betty Parker,...

William Eral Griffith, Jr.

William Eral Griffith, Jr.

Oct 11, 2013

Griffith, William Earl Jr., 51, passed away October 11, 2013. Private Family Services have been held. Watson Funeral Home.

Touraj Bakhtiari

Touraj Bakhtiari

Oct 11, 2013

Bakhtiari, Touraj, 60, Chef died October, 11. Services have been held. Watson Funeral Home

Maniphet Phommachanh

Maniphet Phommachanh

Oct 7, 2013

Phommachanh, Maniphet, 70 passed away October 7, 2013. Funeral Service October 13, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe.

Chomkham Chantivong

Chomkham Chantivong

Oct 7, 2013

Chantivong, Chomkham, 76 passed away October 7, 2013. Funeral service Saturday October 12 in the Garden Chapel Watson Reflection Pointe.

Madison Gilpin

Madison Gilpin

Sep 30, 2013

Gilpin, Madison "Junior", age 84, ret. Cessna Aircraft foreman and Gilpin Feed and Seed owner, passed away September 30, 2013 after a brief illness. Visitation with the family present will be from 6:00: - 8:00 Thursday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb, with Funeral Services at 10:30 AM Friday, Countryside Christian Church, 1919 S. Rock...

Robin Phillips

Robin Phillips

Sep 25, 2013

Phillips II, Robert "Robin" Hart, 66, passed away September 25, 2013, surrounded by family after a tough battle with lung cancer. He was born on March 12th, 1947 in Wichita to Margery Aline (Hawkins) Phillips and the late Robert "Bob" Phillips. Robin worked at Boeing for 30 plus years, retiring in 2005 and became a "Stay at home Papa" as...

Pat Eldridge

Pat Eldridge

Sep 23, 2013

Eldridge, Pat, age 69, ret. cafeteria manager in Tulsa school district for 28 years, passed away September 23, 2013. Service 2:00 PM Friday,Prairie Trail Cowboy Church, burial Saturday in Eufala, OK. Survived by sons, Ron (Jamie) Pittman, Edmond, OK, Steve (Sonja) Pittman, Derby, KS,step-son, David (Mindi) Eldridge, Bartlesville, OK, step-daughter, Felicia Eldridge, Ochelata, OK, sisters, Florence Inks, Tulsa, OK, Rhea...

Skip Harrington

Skip Harrington

Sep 16, 2013

Harrington, Edward "Skip" JR, 77, retired construction worker, small business owner and US Navy veteran, passed away Sept 16, 2013 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He will be remembered for his dedication to the sport of wrestling in both Kansas and Oklahoma. He touched many lives through his coaching and love of the sport. He was born in Kansas City, MO on...

Robert Lee Dove

Robert Lee Dove

Sep 12, 2013

Dove, Robert L., 87, retired Safeway Meat Market Manager, passed away September 12, 2013, after an extended battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his son, Conrad. He is survived by his wife, Bernice L. Dove; his children, Dina, Sonja, Bobby, Gaylin Dove; son-in-law, Jack Ostberg; and daughter-in-law, Janine Dove; as well as 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren....

Harold Roy Brown

Harold Roy Brown

Sep 11, 2013

Minister Harold Roy Brown, 62, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father September 11, 2013. Visitation with family will be from 6-8 PM Monday, at Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb, Celebration Services 10:00 AM Tuesday, New Testament Non-Denominational Church. He is survived by his loving wife Evelyn, sons Sonny Brown, Adam Brown, Daniel Schroder and Justin Prodromides, daughters...

Lorraine Prebish Newton

Lorraine Prebish Newton

Sep 10, 2013

Newton, Lorraine P., age 86, retired Federal Government secretary, passed away September 10, 2013, surrounded by her loving family.The Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 14, at 1:00 p.m. in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb. Lorraine was preceded in death by her late husband Raymond Newton.She is survived by her son...

Sidney C. Smith

Sidney C. Smith

Sep 6, 2013

Smith, Sidney C., of Erie, KS, former Wichitan, went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2013. He was born on December 17, 1923, in South Mound, KS. After graduating from Erie High School, he served with the U. S. Army Air Corps in England during World War II. He retired from Boeing after a long carer in the...