Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Donna Sue Hayden
Mar 22, 2025
Donna was born in Wichita, Kansas to Harold and Daisy Rees on December 23rd, 1946. She loved everyone with unconditional love. She was a mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had many nieces and nephews. She was a loving wife, friend, and companion. You never left her presence without a hug and an "I love you."
She was preceded in death...
Polly Beckman Downing
Mar 22, 2025
Polly J. Beckman Downing, age 64, passed away with her Husband and Son by her side on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Wesley Woodlawn Hospital in Wichita. A loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother and friend. She was born August 26, 1960, in Omaha, NE and soon adopted to a loving home by her parents, Harold "Beck" and Avis Beckman...
Eric Wright
Mar 20, 2025
Eric Jay Wright, 59, Child of God, went home to be with Jesus, Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his home in Wichita, KS. Eric was born on September 5,1965 in Omaha, NE to the late Rudy and Betty Wright. He was also preceded in death by his infant sister, Melody Wright and his brother-in-law, Tim Beem. Survivors include his wife of...
John Hajjar
Mar 20, 2025
John Phillip Hajjar, 80, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025. Funeral service celebrating John's life will be at 11:00am, Thursday, March 27 at Wichita South Seventh Day Adventist Church. Burial at Harper City Cemetery in Harper, Kansas will follow the funeral service. John is preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Evie Hajjar; and brother, Nicholas Hajjar. He is...
Stuart Brown
Mar 19, 2025
Stuart Alan Brown, 66, retired Humphrey Products employee, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Wichita, KS. Stuart was born March 13, 1959 in Shreveport, LA to the late William and Peggy Brown, III. Stuart was also preceded in death by his brother, Marshall Ross Brown. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Donna; son, Kevin and wife, Crystal Brown;...
Wanda Hoppock
Mar 18, 2025
Wanda Charlene Hoppock (Phillips) was born on December 6, 1932 to Roy and Bonnie Phillips in Osage, Arkansas and went to be with Jesus on March 18, 2025 at 92 years of age after a multi-year struggle with dementia. She grew up in the hills of Northwest Arkansas near the community of Rudd. Her childhood was spent working in the...
Kerry Potter
Mar 18, 2025
Kerry Potter, aged 68, of Wichita, KS, passed away on March 17, 2025, at St.Francis Hospital. Born on May 24, 1956, in Anthony, Kansas, Kerry was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend whose presence brought joy and laughter to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A proud graduate of Haven High School in the class of...
Steve Sloan
Mar 18, 2025
Steve Sloan, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on October 13, 1957, in Garden City, Kansas. He graduated from Garden City High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University. Following his education, Steve devoted the majority of his career to the banking industry, eventually concluding his professional journey with Protection...
Edwin Allison
Mar 13, 2025
Edwin DeVent Allison, 79, retired Field Supervisor, Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, passed away in his home, Thursday, March 13, 2025. Edwin was born January 2, 1946, in Vici, Oklahoma, to the late Jasper and Lois (White) Allison. He was the fourth of five children; two sisters, Marvel and Crystal and two brothers, Cecil “CL” and Dennis.
Ed was educated in his early...
Jacqueline McNaughten
Mar 12, 2025
Jacqueline “Jaci” McNaughten, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on January 19, 1947, in Fairbury, Nebraska to parents, Jack and Lela Barber. Jaci led a life characterized by her unwavering kindness, dedication to family, and the countless friendships she forged throughout her journey.
Jaci graduated from the...
Lois Jean Brane
Mar 11, 2025
Lois Jean Brane (Hutton), 93, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, aunt and friend, born 14 June 1931, passed into eternal life, 11 March 2025.
Lois was born in Emporia, KS to George Edward “Ed” and Grace Arlene Hutton. She moved to Wichita, KS in September 1944 and attended Willard elementary, Roosevelt middle school and graduated from East high school in 1949....
Georgia C. Gathings
Mar 10, 2025
Georgia Carol Gathings, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 3, 1943, to John and Bessie Ingram in North Carolina, the youngest of eight siblings.Georgia Carol reconnected with the love of her life, Bill Gathings Sr., and they were married on August 31, 1987. Together, they built a...
Alice Dixon
Mar 10, 2025
Alice Berube Dixon, 78, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. Visitation will be from 2-4pm, Sunday, March 16, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Funeral service celebrating Alice’s life will be at 11:00am, Monday, March 17 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Private family burial will take place at Jamesburg Park Cemetery in Wichita.
Alice was born October 8, 1946 to her parents,...
Gaylia Ward
Mar 10, 2025
Gaylia Maurine (Grant) Ward was born on November 14, 1941 in Wichita, Kansas to Maurice and Esther Grant.Gaylia was preceded in death by her father, Maurice Grant; her mother, Esther (Louderbaugh) Grant; brothers, Charles and Johnnie Grant; her husband, Leroy Richard Ward; and great-grandson, Landon Stine. She is survived by her sister, Mary (Grant) Hecox; her three children, Marjorie Hecox,...
Maurilio Berumen-Leyva
Mar 10, 2025
Maurilio Berumen-Leyva, de 57 años, falleció el lunes 10 de marzo de 2025. El velorio familiar será de 6 a 8 p. m., el jueves 13 de marzo en Broadway Mortuary. El rosario será a las 9:30 a. m., el viernes 14 de marzo en la iglesia católica St. Anne. La misa fúnebre comenzará a las 10:00 a. m., el...
Richard S. Hale
Mar 9, 2025
Richard Stacy Hale, age 63, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. His family will hold services at a later date to celebrate his life.
Stacy proudly served in both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps before building a career in the aviation and industrial manufacturing industries. A hardworking and passionate man, he found joy in the open road on his...
David Swope
Mar 8, 2025
David N. Swope, a beloved son, brother, uncle, fellow church member, and friend passed away from the earth to enter Heaven’s Glory to be with his wonderful Saviour Saturday, March 8, 2025.
David was born December 7, 1962 in Ft. Worth, Texas. David’s dad pastored for two Churches in Texas before moving the family to Anthony, Kansas in 1967 to become...
LuAnn Dyson
Mar 8, 2025
LuAnn Farney Dyson, age 65, was born on Sept 12, 1959 in Wichita, KS. She passed away March 08, 2025, after a lengthy illness. No services are planned at this time. She was a 1977 graduate from Wichita High School West. After graduation, LuAnn worked for various companies including Best Western Call Center. LuAnn is survived by son, Michael Griffith...
Kenneth R. Joy
Mar 7, 2025
Kenneth R. Joy, 82, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2:00 pm, at Stearman Field in Benton, Kansas. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Lorrayne Joy and parents, George Joy , Sr. and Annie (Elder) Joy. Survivors include his daughters, Sherrie Kuwahara-Mallatt and Kimberly Goodbear;...
Darrell Bellinger
Mar 6, 2025
Darrell Bill Bellinger, 83, Navy Veteran and retired USPS Postal Supervisor, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. Funeral Services 3:00 PM, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Graveside Service 1:30 PM, Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas.
Darrell was born on his grandparents' farm outside of Fort Scott, Kansas, on November 16, 1941....
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