Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Oct 10, 2019

Witt, Richard W., 68, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Carol Witt and sons, Andrew Witt and Christopher Spivey. Survivors include his daughter, Cathryn Monroe (Robert); brother, Gary Witt; grandchildren, Elodie and Orion Monroe; and former wife, Terry. Memorial Service, 2 pm, Monday, October 14, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S....

Oct 10, 2019

Fincher, Ernest Ray, 59, owner of Fat Ernie’s Restaurant, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Monday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 2:00pm, Tuesday, First Pentecostal Church. Preceded in death by his father, James Fincher, survivors include his wife Cindy, of 38 years; mother, Joann Fincher; sons, James Fincher, Ernie Fincher, Jr., daughter, Nakeya Reed and his 8 grandchildren....

Oct 9, 2019

Lewis, Carol Ann , 74, loving sister and friend, died October 9, 2019. A visitation with family will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, October 18, at Broadway Mortuary. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 19, at Lakeview Cemetery. Carol was born on March 7, 1945 in Wichita to T. Ray...

Oct 5, 2019

Wallin, James “Jim” William, 77, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. Visitation will be 2-4 pm, Tuesday, October 8 and Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm, Wednesday, October 9, both at Broadway Mortuary. Interment to follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Bentley, KS. He was preceded in death by beloved wife, Emma Wallin; parents, Tem and Lea Wallin; son,...

Oct 5, 2019

It is with great sadness, that the family of Beverly J. Weis announces her passing on October 5, 2019, at her home at the age of 64. Beverly was born July 29, 1955, in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Wilma Rockenbach and Willis Hodge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Sharon Hodge;...

Oct 5, 2019

Shaw, Ronald "Ronnie" Howard, 69, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. Memorial Service will be 10:30 am, Saturday, October 12, at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by his father, Max Howard Shaw. Survivors include his beloved wife, Nancy Shaw; mother, Jaunita Shaw; daughter, Sandy Shaw; brother, Mitch Friend; sisters, Sandra (David) Greeno and Paula Dunbar; and numerous...

Oct 5, 2019

Rowan-Brawdy, Carol L. 77, died peacefully in the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Jannis Rowan on October 5, 2019, after a courageous battle of cancer. Carol was born on March 14, 1942 in Wichita, KS to Violet Mote. Carol was predeceased by husband, Don Brawdy and sister, Judy Mote. Carol is survived by her brothers, Kenneth...

Oct 5, 2019

McGuire, Helen Katherine, 95, was born August 28, 1924 in St. Leo, Kansas to Joseph and Mary (Kerschen) Meyer and passed away October 5, 2019 in Kingman, Kansas. She was preceded in death by husband, Mick; son, Patrick;  brother Cyril Meyer; and sisters Evelyn Bebermeyer and Dorothy Czaplinski. Survivors include daughter, Terese Shumaker Johnson and sons Adam Shumaker;...

Oct 2, 2019

Cady, Vicki died peacefully on October 2nd in her home surrounded by the loving members of her family and sustained by her abiding faith.  Vicki was born in 1940, the middle of five daughters, to Frances and Barney Alston in Ponca City, Oklahoma.  After graduating high school in 1958, she attended the University of Oklahoma, graduating Phi...

Oct 2, 2019

Reynolds, Ronald Lee, 84, retired Guidance Counselor and Educator with the Haysville School District for 44 years, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Ronald was a Godly man, and served as a Deacon while attending Immanuel Baptist Church for many years. He was also an avid Wichita State fan. Ronald is survived by his wife, Karen Reynolds; son, David Reynolds...

Oct 1, 2019

Berry, Scott Alan, 51, passed away October 1, 2019. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday at Broadway Mortuary with Funeral Service 10:30 am, Wednesday at Woodridge Christian Church. He was preceded in death by grandparents; mother-in-law, Nancy; and uncle, Greg. Survivors include his loving wife, Donna Berry; father, Lee (Connie) Berry; mother, Sherry Combs; children, Keeley Bush, Scott Berry,...

Oct 1, 2019

Galloway, Phoebe Jane (Glover), 93, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Visitation 9:00am, Funeral service 10:00am, Friday, Broadway Mortuary. Phoebe was born near Nevada, MO, August 5, 1926, the first of 3 girls, to Allen and Susie Glover. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Wilma and Mary; husband, Charles E.; son, Frank A., and granddaughter, Samantha Lynn. Survived...

Sep 30, 2019

Bradley W. Harris, 46, Spirit Business Analyst, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019. Memorial service 10:00am Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by his father, David D. Harris and grand-parents, Cleo and Phyllis Burden and Bill Harris. Survivors include his mother, Susan Harris (Karl Kohler); grandmother, Yvonne Harris; sons, Conner Harris, Chasen Harris and Cody Sellers; daughter, Haylee Harris;...

Sep 29, 2019

David Allen Davis passed away at the age of 75 on Sunday, September 29, 2019.  Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Betty Davis.  Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Dr. Corinne Dille Davis, MD; his daughter Michelle, her husband Richard Diaz, and their sons Cooper and Carson; son James Davis and his son West; daughter...

Sep 29, 2019

Weidner, Matthew Don “Pewn”, 38, CNC Machinist, born February 18, 1981, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. Memorial Service will be 1pm, Saturday, October 5, at North Heights Christian Church, 3030 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219. He is survived by his parents, Marilyn Weidner and Patrick Turner; children, Drayton Weidner, Kaitlyn Thompson and Jeremiah Moore; Fiancée, Krista Pottier; step-children,...

Sep 28, 2019

How do you tell the story of Thomas Stanley? Thomas Richard Stanley, 33, died tragically on September 28, 2019. He was completing the FlatRock 50K race on the Elk River Hiking Trail near Independence when he was struck by lightning. He had lived in Wichita for more than a decade, most recently residing in Andover. Understanding Thomas’ life requires...

Sep 27, 2019

Espitia, Steve, 88, former Ritchie Brothers Construction professional, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019. Visitation, 2-4 pm, Sunday, October 6, and Funeral Services, 10 am, Monday, October 7, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Steve is preceded in death by his father and mother, Rufino and Magdalena Espitia and his brother and sisters, Abraham Espitia, Levrada Martinez, Josephine...

Sep 26, 2019

John S. White, age 90, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, in Wichita, Kansas.  He was born on March 19, 1929, in Sedgwick, Kansas.

John is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, John (Karen), Jeffrey (Beth), and Jerry (Judy) White; 9 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by Jessie, his first wife and...

Sep 24, 2019

Marilyn Grace (Bailey) North, daughter of Alfred and Alta Bailey, was born in Quinter, Kansas on July 24, 1937. She went to see her Lord on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the age of 82 years and 2 months. Marilyn was baptized at Yoken Creek in Yoken, Arkansas. Always a devout Baptist, Marilyn,...

Sep 24, 2019

Milby, Donald Dean, 95, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Family will hold memorial services at a later date in Nebraska. Donald was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhea Ann Milby. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Milby; children, Kathy Beberniss (Russell), Randy Milby (Veronica), Ritch Milby (Patty), Terry Milby (Marcy), and Todd Milby (Dana); grandchildren, Alex, Carter, Caleb, Stephanie,...