Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Robert Davis Erickson
Sep 1, 2024
Robert Davis Erickson, lovingly known as "Davis," was born May 25, 2001, and left too soon on September 1, 2024. He was known for his huge personality, best hugs, and beautiful smile that captured the hearts of everyone around him.
Davis was driven, smart, athletic, and had a sparkle in his eye that hinted at his mischievous side. He loved spending...
Henrietta (Nicholas) Cole Hartwig
Sep 1, 2024
Henrietta (Nicholas) Cole Hartwig went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 9/1/24 after suffering a brief illness.
Henrietta was born to Clive and Esther Nicholas February 5th, 1940. She was one of four children: Mary, Sarah, and twin brother Samuel Henry. Her father worked in the oil fields and growing up they moved around a bit but...
Mary Preston Van Arsdale
Aug 30, 2024
Mary Preston Van Arsdale, 97, Homemaker, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at her home in Wichita, Kansas. Mary Preston "Press" was born November 6, 1926 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Clara Van Arsdale. She attended Louisville Girls School-class of 1943, and she studied at Indiana University in Bloomington. When she was first married, she collected money at a...
Betty Rush
Aug 28, 2024
Betty Ann Rush, 83, of Wichita passed away on August 28, 2024. She was born in Batesville, Arkansas to Ewin and Pauline Norris.Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Ewin and Pauline; and her loving husband, Danny. Betty is survived by her son, Monty and his wife Beth.A visitation will take place from 4:00-6:00pm on Tuesday, September 3, at...
Juanita Bowman
Aug 26, 2024
Juanita R Bowman 89 went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and her loved ones before her, on August 26, 2024. She faithfully served at Wichita First Church of the Nazarene, Linwood, now Woodland Lakes Community Church, and recently at Indian Hills Church of the Nazarene.Juanita is preceded in death by, her parents, Earl and Mary Bowman;...
Dolores Kindrick
Aug 26, 2024
Dolores Ann Kindrick, 89, retired nurse and housewife passed away Monday, August 26th, 2024 in Wichita, KS. Private services will be held. Dolores was born January 24th, 1935 in Galena, KS to John and Margaret Freeman both who preceded her in death. Her surviving family include her son Melvin Wisner, daughter Cindy McKee, step-children Donald Kindrick and Billie-Jean Myers, grandchildren...
Katie Coriell
Aug 26, 2024
Katherine (Katie) Jo Coriell, 40, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024. She was born Nov. 6, 1983, in Charleston, SC. Katie grew up in Winfield, KS; moving to Andover, KS for her senior year of high school at Wichita Collegiate School. After graduation, she attended Syracuse University for a year, transferring to the University of Maryland for 3 years and...
Sandra E. McKown
Aug 26, 2024
Sandra E. McKown, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on May 23, 1937, in Lafayette, Indiana, Sandy was a warm and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and dear friend, and faithful Christian. She was a long-time member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wichita,...
Elaine Booker
Aug 25, 2024
Elaine Z. Booker, age 87, of Newton, Kansas went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 25, 2024. Elaine was born in Ojai, CA on November 7, 1936.
She worked for 13 years at Boeing as a data analyst, then several years at Crown Financial Ministries.
Elaine was a woman who loved and trusted Jesus Christ. She...
Willma Smith
Aug 20, 2024
Willma Charlene Smith, age 100, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 21, 2024. She was born August 16, 1924, on a farm outside Augusta Ks to Lloyd and Berneta (Clark) Lichlyter.
Willma was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; and daughters, Marsha Gray and Laura Fournet. Willma is survived by her sister, Loleta Knipp of Augusta; sister-in-law, Helen Rackley of Wichita;...
Ray Miller
Aug 19, 2024
Raymond Clifton Miller, Jr, 52, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024. More commonly known as "Bad Boy Ray", he spent his working career doing it all. He was truly a jack of all trades. Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Ray, Sr and Terry Miller; daughter, Jasmine Miller; and brothers, Jimmy and Johnny Miller. He is survived by...
CAPT Brett Pierson
Aug 18, 2024
Shipmate, the watch stands relieved.
Relieved by those you have trained, guided, and led.
Shipmate you stand relieved.
We have the watch.
CAPT Brett Pierson
18 August 2024
Johnny Moore
Aug 18, 2024
Johnny Lloyd Moore, 78, retired City of Wichita, Street Maintenance Dept., passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024. Johnny was born March 7, 1946 in Wichita, to Charlie and Bonnie (Lloyd) Moore, both preceded him in death. Johnny was also preceded in death by is wife of 51 years, Janene; his sister, Judy East and a grandson, Jeremy Cupich. He is...
Sharon Kaye Barrett
Aug 16, 2024
Born August 6 1947 in Hartner, KS to her loving mother Hanna Bell (Downing) Joy. Sharon lived in Wichita Ks her entire life. She grew up in the center of Wichita at third and Wabash later moved to south Wichita, where she attended South high school graduated 1966. She met the love of her life Milton Barrett. They were married...
Robert Wayne Bowers
Aug 14, 2024
Robert Wayne Bowers, 81, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Visitation with family present will be held from 5-7 pm, Thursday, August 22, and Celebration of Life Service, 2 pm, Friday, August 23, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Robert is survived by his children, Robert Bowers II (Brandi Christian), Lisa Wallett (Stacy), Jenny Reyes (Robert), and Luis Bowers (Emily);...
Karen McBride
Aug 14, 2024
Karen McBride Eulogy/Obituary written by Sarah Elizabeth Johnson
Karen Mae (Johnson) McBride, 81, of Andover Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024. Karen was born on September 28th, 1942. Karen lived a full and rich life… Not merely in her commitments to various jobs, serving the church, caring for her children and grandchildren, ministering and evangelizing alongside her husband, Lynn;...
Rev. John Barkett
Aug 13, 2024
Rev. Barkett was born in the panhandle of Oklahoma and raised in Wichita, KS. He was a 1973 graduate of North High School, spending his out of class time in debate and forensics and active in student legislature being elected president his senior year. He best utilized his “athletic abilities” by managing the sports teams at Hadley Middle School and...
Belinda Banuelos
Aug 11, 2024
Belinda Banuelos, 62, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024. Visitation and rosary will be from 4:00-8:00pm, Monday, August 19, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral mass will be at 10:00am, Tuesday, August 20 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery will follow the mass. Belinda is preceded in death by parents, Francisco Banuelos and Maria Guzman. She...
Pastor Joe Wright
Aug 10, 2024
Pastor Joe Wright, a cherished leader and beloved friend, passed away on August 10, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on February 14, 1943, Joe dedicated his life to ministry, music, and the people he held dear.
Immediately following high school graduation, Joe served in the U.S. Army where he worked closely with the chaplain, deepening his faith and inspiring...
Adalyn Askew
Aug 9, 2024
Adalyn Mae Askew, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. Born 6 pounds 5 ounces, and 19.5 inches long, Addi Mae was bound to be either a tennis player, or basketball star (depending on if you asked mom or dad). "I'll Love You Til The Cows Come Home" was her favorite book, minus the pages about frogs because her mom despises...
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