Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

James "Jim" Cavin

Nov 26, 2019

Cavin, James "Jim" , passed away November 26, 2019. The family is compiling an obituary which will be posted soon.

Phoeba Warren

Nov 26, 2019

Warren, Phoeba Eddie, 86, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Phoeba was preceded in death by adoptive parents, Audra and Ben Braitsch and son, Richard Morgan Warren II. Survivors include her children, Donna Marie Sebring (Walter), Gaylene Massey (Mark), and Richard C. Warren II (Jennifer); eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral Service, 2 pm, Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Broadway...

Betty Menehan

Nov 25, 2019

Menehan, Betty Ann , 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, died November 25, 2019. A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, November 30th at Eastminster Presbyterian Church.

Betty was born April 10, 1927 to Leonard and Emma Bartel in Wichita, Kansas where she was raised and spent her life. She...

Shannon Faure

Nov 23, 2019

Faure, Shannon Don, 53, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Faure and brother, Stuart Faure. A beloved son, brother, father, and friend; his quick wit, love of music, and skill as a pastry chef and baker were unmatched. His kind and generous spirit uplifted everyone who had the joy of knowing him....

Brandon Hughes

Nov 23, 2019

Hughes, Brandon Scott, 36, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019. Visitation with family will be 2-3 pm and Funeral Service will be 3 pm, both on Sunday, December 1, at Broadway Mortuary. Survivors include daughter, Brooklyn Hughes; brother, Jason Hughes; nephew, Elijah Hughes; niece, Jaiylah Hughes; Kali Kerr and Charlotte; Bob and Debbie McGuire and Brandon’s brothers, Travis, Daniel...

Arlen Rochat

Nov 23, 2019

Arlen Lewis Rochat, 64, went to his heavenly home November 23, 2019 as a result of an auto accident. Arlen was born on February 18, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas to Glen and Louise (Doty) Rochat who preceded him in death. He has 2 siblings; one older sister, Glenda (Rochat) Elliott married to Paul Elliot and one younger twin brother...

Georgetta Rusert

Nov 21, 2019

Rusert, Georgetta, Mae, 73, retired Medical Transcriptionist, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 10:00am, Monday, Greenwood Cemetery. Preceded in death by her parents, George Calvin Hopson and Faye (Maxwell) Drew; and granddaughter, Kristina Ingamells; Survivors include husband, Frank Rusert; daughter, Rhonda (Perry) Barber; son, Steven (Gee Gee Ingamells) Rusert and Kimberly Ingamells;...

Charles Wolfe

Nov 21, 2019

Wolfe, Charles Leonard, 79, retired U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force and retired Honeywell employee, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. No services will be held. Survivors include his wife, Jean of 50 years; daughter, Dawn; son, Bryan (Amanda); grandson, Conner; and brother, Joel Wolfe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Bernita Wolfe and sisters,...

Marvin Gates

Nov 19, 2019

Gates, Marvin Ray, 95, cherished husband, father, grandpa, and retired Agricultural Mechanic with International Harvester Co., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Marvin served his country with the U.S. Navy during World War 2 and was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, June Gates; parents, Albert and Grace Gates; and sister, Viola Bowers. Survivors include...

Annie Boyd

Nov 18, 2019

Boyd, Shirley Ann, 75, retired Boeing Aircraft Material Processor, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Tuesday, November 26, at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by parents, Harold and Theodocia Karr and brother, Henry Karr. Survivors include her husband, Gregory Boyd; sons, Russell (Julie) Cook and Scotty Cook; daughters, Tina (Brian) Thompson...

Sandra Cowden

Nov 17, 2019

Cowden, Sandra Jo, 57, former Paraprofessional with USD 259, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Martha Dougherty and her father and mother-in-law, Donald and Maxine Cowden. Survivors include her husband, Kenny Cowden; sons, Jerrad Cowden and Joe Cowden (Andrea); sisters, Sheila Davis and Becky Greenfield; grandchildren, Gunner Cowden and Harper...

Robert "Bob" McCoskey

Nov 14, 2019

McCoskey, Robert Louis "Bob", 88, passed away  on November 14, 2019 after a short illness. Bob was born on February 19, 1931 in Upper Paw Paw Community in rural Elk County, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Pearl McCoskey; sister, Phyllis Meaghers; and brothers, Clifford and Lynn McCoskey. Survivors include his wife of 65 years,...

Nina Coleman

Nov 14, 2019

Coleman, Nina Earlene, Born December 1, 1931 in Chelsea, OK, passed away in Wichita, KS, Nov 14, 2019 at age 87. Preceded in death by parents, Verdie and Earl Johnson; husband, Jimmie Coleman; brothers, Robert Johnson and John Earl Johnson; sisters, Matilda Buckley and Roberta McEntire; granddaughter, Nikki Coleman; stepchildren, Judy Francis, Janice Coleman and J.C. Coleman.  Survived by...

Brian Castleberry

Nov 12, 2019

Castleberry, Brian Charles, 37, Graphic Designer, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019. A loving Father, Son and Brother, Brian was an accomplished Bassist and Vocalist and he loved the Lord with all of his heart. Celebration of Life 1:30pm, Monday, Hope Church, Wichita, KS. Survivors include his parents, Charles and Betty Castleberry; his children, Avery, Naomi and Levi Castleberry,...

Marilyn Mathews

Nov 10, 2019

Mathews, Marilyn Colleen, was born June 2, 1926 to Horace Niles and Goldana Ramsden Mathews in Newton, Kansas. She passsed away on November 10, 2019, in Wichita, Kansas. Her mother died when she was only 13 months old. Horace married Cora Runnells in 1929 and Cora was always "Mother" to Marilyn. Marilyn attended Newton schools and graduated from Newton High...

Mickey Barber

Nov 8, 2019

Barber, Mickey Kay, 74, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019. Mickey was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Barber and parents, Benny and Floydeane Newhart. Survivors include her sons, Loren Bird and Benny Ginther; daughter, Lorrie Bird; step-daughter, Julie Barber; adopted daughter, Tina Driver (Ernest); grandchildren, Amber Reed, Jasmine Bird, David Bird, and James Bird, Danyel Barber,...

Barbara Cole

Nov 7, 2019

Cole, Barbara Kay, 73, of Lookout Mountain, TN and formerly of Wichita, KS, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 in Chattanooga. Barbara was born in Wichita on February 5, 1946 the daughter of the late William Garrison Krouch and Bernice (Taylor) Krouch. Barbara was raised in Wichita and attended college at Lindenwood College, St. Charles, MO and American University...

David Hambrick

Nov 7, 2019

David Andrew Hambrick was born in San Antonio, TX, on April 1, 1963, to Joan Lillian Hambrick and Joseph Eugene Hambrick II. He passed away at his home in Wichita, KS on November 7, 2019. He is survived by his brothers and their families; Joseph & Cheryl Hambrick of Houston, TX, Charles & Sue Hambrick of Reno, NV and...

Betty Robinson

Nov 5, 2019

Betty Joyce (Beeton) Robinson Betty Joyce Beeton was born in Peabody, Kansas, on November 23, 1929, to Vernon Ray and Lucille (Weiser) Beeton. She departed this world for heaven on November 5, 2019, in Wichita at the age of 89.

Born and raised in Peabody, Betty was the eldest of two children. Her brother Raymond is 14...

Timothy Casey

Nov 3, 2019

Timothy Wayne Casey, 59, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Timothy was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Betty Casey. He is survived by his children, Daniel Casey, Robin Burbach (Nick), Bryan Casey (Katherine), and Timothy Casey (Ashley); siblings, Paul Casey (Jane), Patty Combow (Greg), and Teressa Engdahl (Jim); stepfather, George Charles Crabtree; and eight grandchildren....