Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Timothy R. Dirks
Jun 13, 2026
Timothy Ralph Dirks was born to Virgil and Marian Dirks in Newton, Kansas on July 27, 1953. His early years were spent in Kansas, South Dakota and Oklahoma with siblings Lynette, Bradley and Jonathan. He graduated from Berean Academy in Elbing, Kansas in 1971 and then attended Grace Bible College in Omaha, Nebraska where he played basketball and studied Bible...
Michael Price
Jun 13, 2026
Michael “Mike” Roland Price went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 3, 2026. He passed peacefully in his home with his wife and family at his side. Mike was born on August 9th ,1955, to Stanley Buford Price Jr. and Wanda Maxine Ellis in Wichita, KS. He graduated from North High School in 1973. That...
Scott Stiles
Jun 11, 2026
It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt gratitude that we announce the passing of Scott David Stiles, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Scott went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, after a valiant 5 ½ year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by...
M. Corinne Davis
Jun 10, 2026
M. Corinne Davis passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the age of 95. Corinne was born on November 5, 1930, in Anthony, Kansas, to Percy and Dorothy Miller. She first lived in Hazleton, Kansas, before moving to Medicine Lodge, Kansas, where she met the love of her life, Ron Davis, in seventh grade. Corinne and Ron loved each...
Eugene "Louie" Stumblingbear
Jun 9, 2026
Eugene "Louie" Stumblingbear, 74, made his journey Home, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Louie was a very proud member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma. He is the great-grandson of Chief Stumblingbear. He spent much time and effort giving back to the Native community. One of his proudest achievements was being accepted into the Kiowa Gourd clan. Memorial service celebrating Louie's...
Bonnie Patterson
Jun 8, 2026
Bonnie Opaline Patterson, 93, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026. Bonnie was born to parents, Waco and Lucy Johnson on April 2, 1933, in Timbo, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Theda Rutledge Macintyre Johnson, and Marilyn Horsley. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, James and Cindy Patterson, and Kip and Kathy Patterson; daughter and...
Andrew Robert Stinnette
Jun 4, 2026
Andrew Robert Stinnette, a devoted father, a loving husband, and a medically retired Staff Sergeant of the United States Air Force, passed away on June 4, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on July 18, 1986, in Silver Springs, Maryland, Andrew lived a life marked by courage, loyalty, deep devotion, profound emotional depth, and a quiet strength that touched those who...
Cheryl M. Hartley
Jun 4, 2026
Cheryl Marie Hartley, 80, passed away June 4, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Cheryl was born the daughter of Carl and Lola Anderson on October 21, 1945, in Hibbing, MN. Her family moved to Duluth, Minnesota shortly after she was born. She attended Duluth East High School, graduating in 1963. She then attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth, graduating with a Business Education...
E. Joyce Rucker
Jun 4, 2026
E. Joyce Rucker, an accomplished vocal music educator whose teaching career spanned more than four decades, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on the evening of June 4, 2026. Born on March 30, 1934, in Butler, Kansas, Joyce was 92 years old at the time of her passing.
A memorial service celebrating Joyce's life will be held on Friday,...
Jerry Wayne Barclay
Jun 1, 2026
Jerry Wayne Barclay
Dana, IN
September 11, 1944 - June 1, 2026
Jerry was born to the late Frank and Eileen (Lyons) Barclay. Shortly after high school graduation, Jerry joined the U.S. Air Force. While stationed in Maine, he met and married Kathleen Archer, and they had three sons. They later divorced. While stationed in Wichita, Kansas, he met and...
Miyoko Hankey
Jun 1, 2026
Miyoko (Miko) Akamine Hankey, age 84 of Wichita, KS passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, June 1, 2026, surrounded by her immediate family. Miyoko was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, as well as her parents Kamata and Kama Akamine and three siblings: Kiyo Nakama, Mitsumori Akamine and Mitsuo Akamine. She is survived by her daughter and...
Robert "Bruce" Topham
May 31, 2026
Robert ‘Bruce’ Topham, 73, of Wichita, Kansas passed away May 31, 2026. Born on March 17, 1953, in Wichita, Bruce was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He dedicated 40 years to Vulcan/Oxy Chemical and served as an advocate for the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra, of Wichita; his sons, Eric...
Debbie Elwick
May 30, 2026
Deborah Rogers Elwick, 73, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Visitation will be from 9:30am-10:30am on Friday, June 5, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Funeral service celebrating Debbie’s life will begin at 10:30am, also on Friday, June 5, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Burial at White Chapel will follow the funeral service.
Debbie built her life around caring...
Neva Lou Riley
May 25, 2026
Neva Lou Riley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. Born on August 7, 1929, in Newton, KS, Neva's life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her faith, family, and service to others.
A lifelong resident of Kansas, Neva graduated from Newton High School in 1948....
Getachew Gebreyesus
May 24, 2026
Mr. Getachew Gebreyesus Koricho was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on March 31, 1944. He was the third and youngest child of Gebreyesus Koricho and Mamite Tessema. He grew up in Addis Ababa, where he attended St. Joseph High School, and later studied Public Health at Emperor Haile Selassie Public Health College in Gondar, Ethiopia.
It was in Gondar that Getachew...
David Weatherson
May 23, 2026
Wichita lost one of its finest on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with the passing of David Eugene Weatherson, 82.
Born and raised in Wichita, he was the oldest of 6 children. He graduated from North High School and received a business administration degree at Wichita State University. His career began at Western Lithograph, where he held the position of Director of...
Bill Slankard
May 22, 2026
William Afton Slankard, 65, passed away at St. Francis Hospital under the care of Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice on Friday, May 22, 2026. Service honoring Bill's life will be at 11:00am, Saturday, May 30, at Harvest Bible Fellowship in Harper, Kansas.
Bill worked at Ascension Via Christi - Trimedx for 17 years and faithfully commuted an hour each way from home...
Mack Bowyer
May 21, 2026
Mack Dean Bowyer, 83, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026. Graveside service will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, May 27, at Greenwood Cemetery. Mack is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Doris Bowyer; his loving wife, Virginia Bowyer; and brother, Larry Bowyer. He is survived by children, Scott (Rachel) Bowyer, and Julie (Todd) Lair; and grandchildren, Sam, Sydney, Sallie,...
Donald M. Windham
May 20, 2026
Donald “Don” Windham, 84, of Wichita, was Promoted to Glory on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Don dedicated his life to service — to his country, community, church, and his family. He began his career in public service with the American Red Cross before serving as a deputy with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office and later retiring from the Eastborough Police Department....
Warren Farha
May 20, 2026
Warren John Farha, 70, owner of Eighth Day Books, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Trisagion and Funeral Service will be at 7:00pm, Tuesday, May 26, at St. George Orthodox Cathedral. Burial will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, May 27, at Kensington Gardens. Warren is preceded in death by his parents, Bus and Ruth Farha; wife Barbara and unborn child, Matthew;...
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