Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

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...

Stephen Reighley

Aug 21, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce that Stephen Reighley passed away on August 21, 2024 at the age of 73, in San Antonio Texas. He is survived by his loving wife, Bridget Reighley and his two children, Matthew Reighley and Whitney Hughes, who were with him through the ups and downs of his health challenges over the last couple of...

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...

Carolyn Stark

Aug 9, 2024

Carolyn Sue Stark, 83, homemaker, affectionately called Mimi by her family, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 in Wichita, KS.

Celebration of Life Service will be 10:30am, Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Countryside Christian Church.

Carolyn is survived by her husband and best friend of 62 years, David Stark; her daughter, Shawna and husband Kevin Horsch;...

Brenda Van Amburg Medcalf

Aug 8, 2024

Brenda Van Amburg Medcalf was born in Washington, Kansas to Ruby Van Amburg and Donald Van Amburg. Brenda was the third of four siblings, Janet Hampe, Douglas Van Amburg, and Tammy Puetz. Brenda is survived by her dear friend, Larry Medcalf, her sons, Garrett Medcalf and Colton Medcalf, and grandson, Atlas Medcalf. Brenda was an adoring wife, mother,and grandmother. Everyone...

Gary Nelson

Aug 7, 2024

Gary Dean Nelson passed away August 7, 2024 at home. He was 85 years old.

Gary was born in Larned, Kansas to Harold Orville Nelson and Barbara Louise Nelson on April 5, 1939. He was the oldest of 4 children. He was proceeded in death by his parents; wife Kay Cummins Nelson, brother Richard “Dick” Nelson, sister Dorothy Whitson and son...

Roger Sampson

Aug 6, 2024

Roger Glenn Sampson, 80, retired Beechcraft Electrical Engineer, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 in Wichita, KS. Funeral Service 1:30, Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Georgia Sampson and sister, Melodee Sampson, survivors include his children, Cory Sampson, Shauna Wallace (Jon Burkholder), Kelli Sampson-Koehler (Heath) and Brad Sampson (Traci); Ex-wife,...

Burnadean King

Aug 5, 2024

Burnadean King, 101, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024. Funeral services 10:00am, Friday, August 9, 2024 at the Cozine Life Events Center. Burial will follow at White Chapel Cemetery. Burnadean was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Clifford King; parents, Raymond and Iva Brown; four brothers, James, Kenny, Harold and Ivan; and two sisters, Anna Mae and Dottie. She...

Michael Bane, Jr.

Aug 4, 2024

Michael Lawrence Bane Jr., 50, of Discovery Bay, CA, passed away on Sunday, August 4th, 2024. He was born September 6, 1973, in Illinois, the son of Michael Bane Sr. and Brenda (Hawkins) Bane. He met Jessica Bane at UPS in Lenexa, KS fall of 2005 and they married on April 23rd, 2011, in Branson, MO. Remaining to cherish Michael’s memory are...

Estela Valadez

Aug 4, 2024

Estela Valadez, de 70 años, falleció el domingo 4 de agosto de 2024. Le sobreviven sus hijos, Ramón y Antonio Valadez; hijas, Dolores Rodríguez, Maribel, Biviana, Leticia y Claudia Valadez; 28 nietos; y 19 bisnietos. Se llevará a cabo un velorio en Broadway Mortuary el jueves 8 de agosto de 5:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. con una visita familiar una...