Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Corinne Davis

Corinne Davis

Jun 10, 2026

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A memorial has been established with Eastminster Presbyterian Church,1958 N. Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67206.

Eugene "Louie" Stumblingbear

Eugene "Louie" Stumblingbear

Jun 9, 2026

Eugene "Louie" Stumblingbear, 74, made his journey Home, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Louie was a very proud member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma. He is the great-grandson of Chief Stumblingbear. He spent much time and effort giving back to the Native community. One of his proudest achievements was being accepted into the Kiowa Gourd clan. Memorial service celebrating Louie's...

Bonnie Patterson

Bonnie Patterson

Jun 8, 2026

Bonnie Opaline Patterson, 93, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026. Bonnie was born to parents, Waco and Lucy Johnson on April 2, 1933, in Timbo, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Theda Rutledge Macintyre Johnson, and Marilyn Horsley. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, James and Cindy Patterson, and Kip and Kathy Patterson; daughter and...

Andrew Robert Stinnette

Andrew Robert Stinnette

Jun 4, 2026

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In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Andrew Stinnette Memorial Fund c/o Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 1550 N. Chapel Hill Street, Wichita, KS 67206.

Cheryl M. Hartley

Cheryl M. Hartley

Jun 4, 2026

Cheryl Marie Hartley, 80, passed away June 4, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.

Cheryl was born the daughter of Carl and Lola Anderson on October 21, 1945, in Hibbing, MN. Her family moved to Duluth, Minnesota shortly after she was born. She attended Duluth East High School, graduating in 1963. She then attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth, graduating with a Business Education...

E. Joyce Rucker

E. Joyce Rucker

Jun 4, 2026

E. Joyce Rucker, an accomplished vocal music educator whose teaching career spanned more than four decades, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on the evening of June 4, 2026. Born on March 30, 1934, in Butler, Kansas, Joyce was 92 years old at the time of her passing.

A memorial service celebrating Joyce's life will be held on Friday,...

Jerry Wayne Barclay

Jerry Wayne Barclay

Jun 1, 2026

Jerry Wayne Barclay

Dana, IN

September 11, 1944 - June 1, 2026

Jerry was born to the late Frank and Eileen (Lyons) Barclay. Shortly after high school graduation, Jerry joined the U.S. Air Force. While stationed in Maine, he met and married Kathleen Archer, and they had three sons. They later divorced. While stationed in Wichita, Kansas, he met and...

Miyoko Hankey

Miyoko Hankey

Jun 1, 2026

Miyoko (Miko) Akamine Hankey, age 84 of Wichita, KS passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, June 1, 2026, surrounded by her immediate family. Miyoko was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, as well as her parents Kamata and Kama Akamine and three siblings: Kiyo Nakama, Mitsumori Akamine and Mitsuo Akamine. She is survived by her daughter and...

Robert "Bruce" Topham

Robert "Bruce" Topham

May 31, 2026

Robert ‘Bruce’ Topham, 73, of Wichita, Kansas passed away May 31, 2026. Born on March 17, 1953, in Wichita, Bruce was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He dedicated 40 years to Vulcan/Oxy Chemical and served as an advocate for the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra, of Wichita; his sons, Eric...

Debbie Elwick

Debbie Elwick

May 30, 2026

Deborah Rogers Elwick, 73, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Visitation will be from 9:30am-10:30am on Friday, June 5, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Funeral service celebrating Debbie’s life will begin at 10:30am, also on Friday, June 5, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Burial at White Chapel will follow the funeral service.

Debbie built her life around caring...

Neva Lou Riley

Neva Lou Riley

May 25, 2026

Neva Lou Riley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. Born on August 7, 1929, in Newton, KS, Neva's life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her faith, family, and service to others.

A lifelong resident of Kansas, Neva graduated from Newton High School in 1948....

Getachew Gebreyesus

Getachew Gebreyesus

May 24, 2026

Mr. Getachew Gebreyesus Koricho was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on March 31, 1944. He was the third and youngest child of Gebreyesus Koricho and Mamite Tessema. He grew up in Addis Ababa, where he attended St. Joseph High School, and later studied Public Health at Emperor Haile Selassie Public Health College in Gondar, Ethiopia. 

It was in Gondar that Getachew...

David Weatherson

David Weatherson

May 23, 2026

Wichita lost one of its finest on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with the passing of David Eugene Weatherson, 82.

Born and raised in Wichita, he was the oldest of 6 children. He graduated from North High School and received a business administration degree at Wichita State University. His career began at Western Lithograph, where he held the position of Director of...

Bill Slankard

Bill Slankard

May 22, 2026

William Afton Slankard, 65, passed away at St. Francis Hospital under the care of Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice on Friday, May 22, 2026. Service honoring Bill's life will be at 11:00am, Saturday, May 30, at Harvest Bible Fellowship in Harper, Kansas.

Bill worked at Ascension Via Christi - Trimedx for 17 years and faithfully commuted an hour each way from home...

Mack Bowyer

Mack Bowyer

May 21, 2026

Mack Dean Bowyer, 83, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026. Graveside service will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, May 27, at Greenwood Cemetery. Mack is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Doris Bowyer; his loving wife, Virginia Bowyer; and brother, Larry Bowyer. He is survived by children, Scott (Rachel) Bowyer, and Julie (Todd) Lair; and grandchildren, Sam, Sydney, Sallie,...

Donald M. Windham

Donald M. Windham

May 20, 2026

Donald “Don” Windham, 84, of Wichita, was Promoted to Glory on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Don dedicated his life to service — to his country, community, church, and his family. He began his career in public service with the American Red Cross before serving as a deputy with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office and later retiring from the Eastborough Police Department....

Warren Farha

Warren Farha

May 20, 2026

Warren John Farha, 70, owner of Eighth Day Books, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Trisagion and Funeral Service will be at 7:00pm, Tuesday, May 26, at St. George Orthodox Cathedral. Burial will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, May 27, at Kensington Gardens. Warren is preceded in death by his parents, Bus and Ruth Farha; wife Barbara and unborn child, Matthew;...

Joseph Mercer

Joseph Mercer

May 18, 2026

Joseph Mercer departed peacefully surrounded by family Monday, May 18, 2026. He is Preceded in death by his parents, Faulkner and Mae Mercer and his only sister, Sharon Mercer Leppke. He is survived by his wife, Lois Pugsley Mercer; four children, Tim (Shelly) Mercer, Tod (Melissa) Mercer, Ted (Staci Mercer and Lori (Jeff) Brummett; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and numerous...

Grady Landrum

Grady Landrum

May 18, 2026

Grady Lee Landrum, 71, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026. Grady was born in Augusta, Georgia on June 17, 1954 to parents, James and Hazel Landrum. Service celebrating Grady's life will be at 10:00am, Monday, May 25, at Wichita Bible Church.

Grady is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Janet Landrum;...

Phillip "Bo" Graves

Phillip "Bo" Graves

May 17, 2026

Phillip "Bo" Graves was born June 19, 1957, in Memphis, Tennessee, and passed away May 17, 2026, in Rogers, Arkansas.

Bo grew up and graduated from high school in Luxora, Arkansas, before attending Ouachita Baptist University. He was ordained into the ministry during college at Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and pastored churches in Mountain Pine, Arkansas;...