Michael Ray Smith's obituary , Passed away on March 1, 2026 in Ottawa, Kansas

Michael Ray Smith

May 14, 1957 - March 1, 2026 (68 years old)

Ottawa, Kansas

Michael Ray Smith's obituary , Passed away on March 1, 2026 in Ottawa, Kansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dengel & Son Mortuary

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Michael Ray Smith

May 14, 1957 - March 1, 2026 (68 years old)

Ottawa, Kansas

Michael Ray Smith Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 1, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Michael Ray Smith of Ottawa, Kansas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Michael Ray Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jimmy Ray "Baby" Smith and Bonnie Jean Colvin; his wife Bonnie Kay McArdle; and his son Joshua Michael Smith. He is survived by: his children, Caitlin Rae Smith of Ottawa, Shelly Warner (Rick) of Wichita and Randy White (Amanda) of Shawnee Mission, Kansas.; his grandchildren, Samantha Willhite, Brianna Garten (Casey), Mallory Willhite, Joseph Willhite, Taylor Brown and Athena Solomon; his great grandchildren, Jadyn of Alex, AJ, Easton, Blakely, Arabella, Kinslee, Jameson and Maya; his great great grandchild Elias; and his siblings, Colleen Newell of Wellsville, Debbie Keaton (Freddie) of Lawrence, Charlene McConnell (Daren) of Olathe and Steve Smith (Nedra) of Lee Summit. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and precious friends.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 16th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Hope Cemetery West 2nd.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dengel & Son Mortuary



Mon

Mar 16

Graveside service

1:00 PM

Hope Cemetery West 2nd

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