Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Ira Franklin McNett
Mar 1, 2026
Ira Franklin McNett, 79, Carpet Layer, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at his home in Rose Hill, KS. Ira was born September 18, 1946 in Wellington, KS to the late Clarence and Doris McNett. Ira was also preceded in death by his son, Lloyd; sister, Marie Kay McNett and brothers, Dean and Terry McNett. Survivors include his son, Ryan,...
Janice E. Murdock
Mar 1, 2026
Janice E. Murdock, 83, was born on April 16, 1942, to Phillip and Mary Wolfe, and passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026. Janice led a dedicated life, serving as a long-time Accounting Clerk with Hyspeco Hydraulic Supply, before choosing to retire to embrace a cherished role as a grandmother.
Her commitment to her career reflected her strong work ethic and...
Kelly Cole Smith
Feb 27, 2026
Kelly Cole Smith was born prematurely in Spokane, Washington, on February 26, 1982, weighing just 2.6 pounds. She passed away one day after her 44th birthday on February 27, 2026.
Tiny, but mighty, Kelly courageously lived her best life, even as she struggled with life-long health and kidney issues. Kelly was passionate about her friends, her family, karaoke, rock bands, WWE...
George Scott Herman
Feb 27, 2026
George Scott Herman, a respected leader in home-based healthcare and a beloved family man, passed away on February 27, 2026, in McKinney, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 15, 1965, in Wichita, Kansas, Scott's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to both his profession and his family.
Scott devoted more than three decades to advancing the...
Ronald D. "Ron" Ryan
Feb 27, 2026
A Life Lived at Full Throttle, With Faith at the Center
Ronald D. “Ron” Ryan, a man whose life spanned more adventure, risk, faith, and gratitude than most could imagine, passed away peacefully at the age of 87. He leaves behind a legacy that stretches from the banks of the Mississippi River to the skies above six continents, from humble beginnings...
Patricia J. Lowry
Feb 26, 2026
Patricia J. "Pat" Lowry, 79, Homemaker, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. Pat was born November 13, 1946 in Kansas City, KS to the late Albert and Mary Frakes. Pat Graduated from Junction City High School. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Chuck E. Lowry; brothers, Leroy and Bill Frakes and sisters, Mary Lou...
Sandra L. Carpenter
Feb 24, 2026
The lovely and talented Sandra Lee (Reeve) Carpenter passed away on February 24th, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on December 22nd, 1946, in St Louis, Missouri to Marshall Perry “Jack” Reeve and Dorothy Ella (Hahn) Reeve. Before Sandy turned 1, the family relocated to Jack’s hometown of Garden City, Kansas. After graduating from Garden City High School, Sandy...
Ronda Rose Johnson
Feb 23, 2026
Ronda Rose Johnson, born June 14, 1950, in Wichita, KS was sent home to Jesus on February 23, 2026. She is survived by her loving husband Randy, brother Kent (Georgia) Whitlock, brother-in-laws Bobby (Carol) Johnson and Bill Clawson, children Rick (Tamara) Lamm, Robin (Kurt) Joyce, grandchildren Corey Elliott, Lauren (Bryan) Schwengler, Marissa Watson, Kayleigh Joyce, Kristin Joyce, PJ Hammer and...
Lloyd Leon Edwards
Feb 21, 2026
Lloyd Leon Edwards, age 93, went home to see his beloved Savior on February 21, 2026, while residing at Regent Park Assisted Living in Wichita, Kansas.
He was born January 11, 1933, in Long Beach, Missouri, and was the only child of the late Alfred and Betty Edwards.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean Edwards of Wichita, Kansas;...
Evelyn June Fleming
Feb 21, 2026
Evelyn J Fleming passed away on February 21, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, laughter, and unforgettable style. She was a devoted wife, cherished sister, proud mother, adored grandmother, and treasured great-grandmother - but to so many, she was simply "Mom."
She was never afraid to tell you exactly how she felt. Honest, direct, and real - you always...
Shirley M Stevens
Feb 20, 2026
Shirley Marie Stevens, 89, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 in Rose Hill, KS. Shirley was born in Newburg, AR to the late Marvin Roddy and Cornelia and her loving husband James "Bud" Shoemaker. She was also preceded in death by her 1st husband, James Haynes; 2nd husband, Omer Stevens; daughter, Susan Haynes; brother, Kenneth Roddy and sister, Melvalea and...
Lynda L. Weller
Feb 20, 2026
Lynda Lee WellerApril 11, 1949 - February 20, 2026Lynda Lee Weller passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in Clearwater, Kansas. She was born on April 11, 1949, in Kansas City, MO to Edward Rice and Jesse LaVaun Rice.She was proud to be part of the Caterpillar H.R. team for over 25 years. She worked with new recruit training technique...
Kasey D Beltz
Feb 19, 2026
Kasey Beltz accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, a relationship he considered the most important in his life. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jeriel and many cherished family members and friends. These include his teammates at B&T Industries, fellow sojourners in the faith from church and fellowship groups, childhood and lifelong friends, friends from business and...
Carissa L. Long
Feb 19, 2026
Carissa Lynn Long (Brickley), known to many as Kris and to her grandchildren as Gigi, was born on March 7, 1954, in Emporia, Kansas, and grew up primarily in Wichita. She built a life defined by love, perseverance, and devotion to her family.
Kris married her high school sweetheart, Marvin, in September 1974 in Potwin, Kansas, beginning a marriage that anchored...
Nancy Ann DeMott
Feb 18, 2026
With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the life of Nancy Ann DeMott, a joyful and enthusiastic servant of the Lord, who went home to be with Jesus on Ash Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, Grammy, teacher, mentor, and friend, Nancy's life was a testament to faith, service, unwavering Joy, strength and adventure.
Nancy...
Bonnie Owen
Feb 17, 2026
Bonnie Jean Owen, née Chance, passed away on February 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and the many people whose lives she touched throughout the years.
Born on March 11, 1956, in Alva, Oklahoma, Bonnie was the daughter of Robert O. Chance and Frances J. Armstrong. She carried throughout her life the fierce independence, strength, and resilience that...
Ramon Delgado Ledesma
Feb 17, 2026
Ramón Delgado Ledesma, falleció el 17 de febrero de 2026 a la edad de 54 años. Ramón fue un hombre amable, trabajador y dedicado a su familia, cuyo amor y fortaleza tocaron la vida de todos los que lo conocieron.
Ramón era conocido por su gran corazón, su carisma inolvidable y su capacidad única de hacer amigos dondequiera que iba. Su...
Kathryn L. Weiss
Feb 16, 2026
Kathryn L. Weiss, née Kammann, was born on August 12, 1962, in Kankakee, Illinois. She passed away on February 16, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and unwavering support for those around her.
Kathy was a dedicated friend and a highly respected paraeducator who devoted many years of her life to working with children with special needs...
Antonia Vargas Ortega
Feb 15, 2026
Antonia Vargas Ortega, 93, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Thursday, February 19 at Broadway Mortuary. Rosary will be at 9:30am, Friday, February 20, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Funeral Mass will begin at 10am, Friday, February 20, also at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Antonia...
Martha "Kathryn" Ralston
Feb 12, 2026
Martha Kathryn Ralston (“Kathryn”)
February 14, 1926 – February 12, 2026
Martha Kathryn Ralston, lovingly known as Kathryn, passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2026, in Derby, Kansas, just two days shy of her 100th birthday. She was born on February 14, 1926, in Wichita, Kansas, to William “Tom” T. Lacy and Bertha Katrina Lacy (Larson).
Kathryn spent most of her...
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