Old Mission Cemetery and Mortuary

Gladys Goodman

Jan 26, 2012

Gladys L. Goodman, 92, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Andover Court Assisted Living Center in Andover, Kansas. She was born June 10, 1919 in Anthony, Kansas the daughter of Gus and Maud Peebles. She was employed for thirty years as a receptionist and cashier at the Wichita Clinic, and was a lifelong member of West Side Christian...

Betty Gean Finley

Jan 24, 2012

Mrs. Betty G. Finley, retired retail business partner, floral designer, barber & cosmetologist passed on January 24, 2012 in Graham, WA. Her husband, Ira. C. Finley, Jr., son Bryan and daughter Joyce Finley-Durrett all preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memories: six daughters, Jean M. Embray (Michael) Las Vegas, NV; Shirley J. Jacques, Wichita, KS; Wanda D....

Verlina Jones

Jan 16, 2012

Verlina Jones was born on February 29, 1940 in Muskogee, Ok. She was one of 7 children born to Robert and Luvenia Williams. Preceding her in death were her parents; her sisters Louise and Flora; her brother Arthur, and her son, Leo Jones Jr. Verlina was a homemaker and devoted mother who loved raising kids. She also often baby sat...

Elvin W. Keith

Jan 11, 2012

Elvin W. Keith, 91, of Wichita, Kan., passed away Wednesday January 11, 2012. Former WWII Naval Aviator, retired Director of Purchases, Cessna Aircraft and retired President and Chairman, Aero Space Controls. Some of his varied interests included flying, building, engineering, scuba diving, exploring, fly fishing, motorcycling and woodcarving. Preceded in death by wife of 50 years, Jackie; and brothers, William...

Donald G. Speir

Jan 11, 2012

Donald G. Speir, 66, retired owner of Speir Auto Sales, died Jan. 11, 2012 of pneumonia. Survived by ex-wife and caregiver, Sherri Speir; children, Kelly, Kerry, Kisten, Kirk; 6 granddaughters; brother, David Speir; sister and brother-in-law, Becky & Bob Gray. Private family service will be held.

Wanda Marie Smith

Jan 10, 2012

Wanda Marie England Smith, 79, gave up a good fight here on earth to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. A Kansas native and only child born in Parsons and preceded in death by her parents, Homer Robert England, Marie Ester Schlatter England, and step mother Mary Faye Gaston. Married to Paul E....

Donna Louise Brownlee

Jan 8, 2012

Donna Louise Brownlee, retired employee of Boeing Credit Union and Sears, died Jan. 8, 2012. Born April 13, 1926 in St. Joe, AR to Don & Bessie Truitt. She graduated from high school in Carlsbad, NM and was a member of D.A.R. Randolph Loving Chapter. She was preceded in death by husbands, Bob Burns and Ted Dunham. In 1987 she...

Riley Marie Rogers

Jan 7, 2012

Riley Marie Rogers passed peacefully in the arms of family on January 7, 2012. She was born at 9:21 a.m. and met the eyes of Jesus Christ the same day. Riley is the daughter of Joshua Rogers and Amy Rogers of Wichita KS. She is survived by her big sister, Isabella Ruth Rogers, as well as many aunt, uncles and...

June Opal "Hall" Armstrong

Dec 15, 2011

June Opal (Hall) Armstrong, 95, died December 15, 2011. She was married to Harold Eugene Armstrong July 19, 1942. She attended Wichita Business College, worked for Virgil S. Brown, Jr. for twenty five years and for NY Coca-Cola for four years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold and son, Roger Duane Armstrong. Survivors; sons, Michael Alan Armstrong,...

Matthew Jackson

Dec 13, 2011

Matthew Jackson passed away on December 13, 2011. funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Old Mission Mortuary. Viewing will be held Tuesday prior to service. Mr. Jackson was a retired Air Force Master Sargeant and a veteran of WWII and Korean Conflict.