Mark Edward Smith, 57, died April 27, 2011 at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born May 8, 1953 at Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Charles and Ruby (Payne) Smith. He was a lifetime Claflin resident. Mr. Smith was of the Southern Baptist Faith. Survivors include one sister, Cindy Smith, Claflin; one brother, Danny Smith, Great Bend; three nephews; and five great-nieces. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m., Monday, May 2, 2011 at Claflin Cemetery. The Reverend Ryan Alexander will officiate. Friends may call from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 1, 2011 and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Claflin Ambulance Fund, in care of the funeral home.