Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Aug 31, 2020

Edwards, William Robert "Wild Bill", was born Aug. 27, 1938, and went home to be with his "sugar babe" of 62 years, on Aug. 31, 2020. Robert joined the United States Army on Aug. 31, 1955, and transferred to the Army Reserves on Aug. 29, 1958. While serving in the military at Fort Eustis in New Port News, VA, he met...

Aug 31, 2020

Kessler, Veva, 73, former owner of The Gift Box, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020. Memorial Service 3:00, Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Mary McMillan and sisters, Faye and Wanda. Veva is survived by her husband of 52 years, Wayne; daughter, Carrie (Patrick); son, Matt (April); sisters, Carolyn Dupra and Carrie Colvin;...

Aug 30, 2020

Erin Renae Swisher, 30, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020. A Celebration of Erin's life will be held at 1:30 pm, Friday, September 4, at Central Community Church-Chapel at Central Landing, 6100 W. Maple. Erin is survived by her son, Jasper Swisher; parents, Preston and Angela Swisher; brothers, Anthony Swisher and Dustin Swisher; and grandmothers, Eletha Swisher and Russella...

Aug 29, 2020

Newkirk, Robert E., 86, former Teacher and retired Boeing accountant, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Friday, Broadway Mortuary, Funeral Service 10:00am, Saturday, Bethany Lutheran Church. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene; grandsons, Dylan Brean and Travis Engelbrecht; and his brothers, Oren and Julius Newkirk, Jr. Survivors include daughters, Faith (Jeff) Boom and Roxanne...

Aug 29, 2020

Davis, John Wendell, Sr., 99, Long time Wichita resident, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, August 30, 2020, in Bel Aire, Kansas.  Burial will be at the Benton Cemetery in Benton, KS. A memorial service will be held next summer. He was baptized a Methodist. John Davis, Sr. was born to Lillian and Albert Davis at their family farm outside Burlingame,...

Aug 27, 2020

Steven Wayne Nomer, 70, retired Boeing Systems Programmer, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020. Memorial Service 2:00pm, Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Lois Nomer. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Jan; son, Roger Nomer; and sister, Linda Nordstedt. Memorials to Holy Cross Lutheran Church School, Scholarship...

Aug 27, 2020

November 27, 1997 – August 27, 2020

In loving memory of a terrific son and friend to anyone he knew.  James was a sweet, thoughtful, considerate, passionate, polite and generous soul.  He touched so many hearts. He was recognized and known as a beautiful person, inside and out. He was quiet speaking, very funny, he could always...

Aug 25, 2020

Burnett, Sylvia Marie (Bowman) Orndoff, 81, retired insurance agent and accountant, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Funeral Service 1:30pm, Saturday, September 5, 2020 at First Church of the Nazarene Sanctuary. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery. Preceded in death by parents Earl and Mary Bowman, and brother, Charles E. Bowman. Survivors include her husband, James David Burnett,  sons;...

Aug 24, 2020

Andrew “Drew” Finch, 31, passed away August 24, 2020. An open viewing will be Friday from 1:00-8:00 p.m. at Broadway Mortuary. The family will be present from 6:00-8:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by grandpa, Richard Chepil. Survivors include father, David Finch; mother, Shari Urban; son, Mason Finch; sister, Jade Finch; grandparents, Sue Chepil, Bill and Ginger Finch, and...

Aug 23, 2020

Watts, Gloria Colleen, 90, retired Cake Decorator and Homemaker, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020, in Valley Center, KS. A Graveside Service will be held at 10 am, Wednesday, August 26, at Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick, KS. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Watts, and survived by her daughters, Angela Watts and Shelli Bennett (Tim);...

Aug 20, 2020

Applegate, Roger Lynn , 65, passed away on August 20, 2020, in Bel Aire, KS. In Wichita, on November 5, 1954, he joined his older brothers, Warren and Melvin, to become the third son born to Don and Emma Applegate, a year after his sister, Lynnette, was stillborn. His parents were thrilled to have a healthy son....

Aug 19, 2020

Kylie LeAnn Marie Scott, 23, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Celebration of Life Service will be on Kylie's Birthday, 2:00pm Saturday, August 29 in the Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Kylie is survived by her father, Michael Scott and her mother, Randa Guffey. Other survivors include her son, Mateo Angel Borrego; brother, Daniel Scott; sister, Leah Shannon and several aunts,...

Aug 18, 2020

David Kenneth Payne, 82 of Wichita, KS passed away August 18, 2020. Born on November 8, 1937 in Hiwasse, AR to John & Leota Payne. USAF TSgt Retired 1957-1976, United States Postal Service Retired 1977-2013. David was a dedicated husband, father & grandfather. Preceded in death by wife, Edith M. Payne & Parents. Survived by son, David L. Payne (Jenifer)...

Aug 16, 2020

Haught, Maya Renee, 20, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. Maya was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Jake Hartmetz and John Haught. She is survived by her parents, Michael and Amy Haught; sisters, Malia and Emma Haught; grandmothers, Diana Hartmetz and Mary Haught; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; a special tribute to her wonderful caregivers that became our extended...

Aug 16, 2020

Corry, Guy K., 75, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. Family will hold a private gathering at a later date to celebrate his life. Guy was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Corry and parents, Arthur and Elizabeth Corry. Survivors include his daughters, Traci Shinn and Terri Litchfield (Steve); sister, Beth Robbins (Joseph); 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren....

Aug 15, 2020

Moore, Janene Ann, 73, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 10:30am, Monday, Resthaven Cemetery. Survivors include her loving husband of 51 years, Johnny L. Moore, daughter, Lisa Epley, son, Charles Moore, and 7 grandchildren Share condolences at www.Cozine.com. Broadway Mortuary.

Aug 14, 2020

Van Dyke, Bryan Lee, 58, Spray Painter for Textron, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Wednesday, August 19, at Broadway Mortuary and Graveside Service will be 12:00 pm, Thursday, August 20 at White Chapel Cemetery. He was preceded in death by parents, Jack Van Dyke and Lorraine Ekis; brothers, Darian Van Dyke...

Aug 13, 2020

Burris, Daniel , 64, retired Salvation Army pastor, died August 13, 2020. A private family graveside will be held. Dan was born on April 23, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas to Glenn and Zelma Burris. He married Mary Rader on January 19, 1974. He worked at the Wichita School Board at the young age of 16 in lawn...

Aug 11, 2020

Chapman, Jeremy, 46, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Memorial service 2:00pm, Monday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Survivors Include his mother, Patricia Bazil and her husband, Scott Thompson and his grandmother, Lorrain Thome. Memorials to Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

Shriners Hospitals for Children 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa FL 33607...

Aug 11, 2020

Salas De La Torre, Manuel, edad 50, de San Luis Potosí, México, falleció el lunes, 11 de agosto 2020. Servicio Memorial será a la 3 pm, el jueves, 19 de agosto en la Funeraria Broadway.