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Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Irene R. Oliver

Irene R. Oliver

Nov 27, 2024

Irene Oliver was born on February 10, 1928 to the union of Willie Oliver and Melvinne Marlow in Ashburn, GA. She resided in Jersey City, NJ before relocating to Wichita,KS. Ms Irene accepted Christ at an early age. Her spiritual foundation, strength, and wisdom was the glue to her family. Ms Irene loved and was the protector of everyone and...

Faye Hardyway

Faye Hardyway

Nov 23, 2024

Faye Hardyway, 60, passed away Saturday, November 23. A service celebrating Faye's life will be at 1:00pm, Saturday, November 30 at Grace Chapel Church, 1302 W. Harry St. Faye is preceded in death by her parents, Chrast and Estella Hardyway. Faye's siblings include, Lillie (Samuel) Ginyard, Christine (LeRoy) Dykes, Linda Allen, Lolita (Rodney) Williams, Willie Hardyway, Jesse Hardyway, Terry Hardyway,...

Robert "Rob" L. Ellis

Robert "Rob" L. Ellis

Nov 23, 2024

Robert "Rob" L. Ellis, 69, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, November 26, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Rob was preceded in death by his parents, Bobbi and Imogene Ellis; brother, Ronnie; and sister, Sondra. Survivors include his wife, Judy Ellis; children, Talana (Terry), Dan, Linda...

Linda L. Clark

Linda L. Clark

Nov 21, 2024

Linda L. Clark, 76, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, November 26, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Viewing will take place up to one hour before services. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Clark; parents, Elvin Slusher and Cleo Pate; brothers, Fred Slusher...

Jerrie Beery

Jerrie Beery

Nov 20, 2024

Jerrie Irene Beery, 80, retired Wichita Area Technical College Secretary, born September 21, 1944 in Flynn, TX to the late Levi and Lillie Grimes passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in Wichita, KS. Jerrie was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Gene Beery; brothers, Lloyd, Johnny, Douglas, Tommie Mahlon and sisters, Anna Mae, Oneta, Lillie Pearl and Lou...

Dennis Anthony Patrick Wallace

Dennis Anthony Patrick Wallace

Nov 18, 2024

Dennis A. Wallace, 82, took his final flight to heaven on November 18, 2024. Born in Peoria, IL on December 1, 1941, a true Scotch-Irish Catholic who embodied his heritage and faith. His love of aviation led to Ozark Airlines where he met his soul mate, a small country girl from Inwood, IA named Sue. As the story goes, I’m...

Mack D. Burnett

Mack D. Burnett

Nov 15, 2024

Mack D. Burnett, 84, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 6-8pm, Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Services will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 1pm, Emporia Avenue Church of Christ, 1144 S. Emporia, Wichita, KS. Born September 16, 1940, in Wesley, AR to Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Mack Burnett. Mack was a...

Hildred McLain

Hildred McLain

Nov 15, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Hildred Anne McLain on Friday, November 15, 2024 at the age of 79. Hildred was born in Hickory, North Carolina to John and Annie (née Perkins) Wilkerson.

First and foremost, Hildred cared deeply for her family and friends. She could be counted on for her love and support whenever and...

Artie Bynum

Artie Bynum

Nov 13, 2024

Artie Bynum, 94, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, November 22, at First Pentecostal Church, 1755 E. MacArthur Rd. Artie was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Pickett, a son, Dennis Pickett, and parents, Orville and Ruby Bell. Survivors include her son, Leon Pickett; daughter, Vicky...

Ira Glenn Palmer, Jr.

Ira Glenn Palmer, Jr.

Nov 11, 2024

Ira Glenn Palmer, Jr., 86, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 am, Monday, November 18, at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N. Ira was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Glenn Palmer, Sr., and Thelma Palmer; father and mother-in-law, Walt and Mary Masters; and granddaughters,...

Linda Taylor

Linda Taylor

Nov 11, 2024

Linda Marie Taylor, 73, passed away on November 11, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1951 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Linden Havenar and Evelyn Anderson.

Linda worked for many years as a hairdresser. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Taylor; and parents, Linden and Evelyn. She is survived by...

Lee  Staley

Lee Staley

Nov 7, 2024

Lee Staley, a man of dedication and courage, passed away on November 7, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on March 28, 1950, in Watertown, New York, Lee lived a life marked by service, family, and a passion for the natural world.

A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Lee retired with honor after many years of dedicated service. His...

Emily Derby Bump

Emily Derby Bump

Nov 7, 2024

Emily Derby Bump, fondly known as Emmy, was born on March 27, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas, where she spent her life leaving a remarkable legacy of joy and love. She passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024, at the age of 78.

Emmy was a devoted Christian whose faith in the Lord was a central part of her daily life. She...

Don Potts

Don Potts

Nov 7, 2024

Donald William Potts, 93, passed away Thursday, November 7. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Monday, November 11, at the Cozine Life Events Center (11500 E. 21st St. N.). Graveside service celebrating Don's life will be at 10am, Tuesday, November 12, at Kechi Cemetery. Don is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mary Potts; son, Jimmy Potts; significant other,...

Mark DeMoura

Mark DeMoura

Nov 6, 2024

Mark Allen DeMoura, 64, of Wichita, KS, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2024. Born in Wichita in 1960 to Roselee Ritchie and Ernie DeMoura, Mark developed a lifelong passion for cars, which led him to a successful career in the automotive industry. He began his business at the age of 18, specializing in transmissions, and spent...

Carl Nicholas

Carl Nicholas

Nov 5, 2024

Carl Richard Nicholas, age 82, passed away on November 5, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on December 31, 1941, Carl's life was marked by his humor, intelligence, and kindness, traits that endeared him to all who knew him.

Carl proudly served in the Air Force during the 1960s, a period that shaped much of his early adult life. After his military...

Lou Cook

Lou Cook

Nov 4, 2024

Louella J. Cook died on November 4, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 27, 1964 to Frank Cook, Sr. and Darlene Cook, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by both her parents, and her brother, Frank Cook, Jr. She is survived by sister, Elizabeth Cook (Patrick McNamara) of Halstead, daughter,...

Darlene Snyder

Darlene Snyder

Nov 1, 2024

Dixie Darlene Snyder, known to her loved ones as Darlene, passed peacefully on November 1, 2024, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with health challenges. She was 91 years old.

Born on July 28, 1933, in Pratt, Kansas, Darlene grew up on a farm near Iuka and attended Pratt schools, graduating from Pratt High School. She married Don Snyder on...

Kathy Greene

Kathy Greene

Oct 28, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Mae Greene, 74, went home to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, October 28, 2024. Visitation with family will be from 6-8pm, Friday, November 8, at Wichita Bible Church. Funeral service will be at 10am, Saturday, November 9, also at Wichita Bible Church. Graveside at Lakeview Cemetery will follow the funeral service. Kathy is...

Charline Waterman

Charline Waterman

Oct 27, 2024

Charline Yvonne Waterman, 87, retired Walmart Cashier, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. Visitation will be 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Sunday at the Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will be 10:00am, Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Friendship Baptist Church, Wichita, KS. Graveside service, 3:00pm, Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Union Cemetery, Emporia, KS. Charline was born December 30, 1936 in...

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