Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Nancy Newell

Nancy Newell

Aug 12, 2015

Newell, Nancy Lue, 59, retired accountant with Koch Industries, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margie Kennedy; daughter, Grace Elaine Newell; and sister, Sandi Brookshire. Survivors include her husband, Larry Newell; children, Eric (Dee), Kyle (Tiffany), Sarah (Justin), and Ian Newell (Charity); brothers, John (Tove) and Don (Susan) Kennedy;...

Steven Vaughn

Steven Vaughn

Aug 10, 2015

Steven D. Vaughn, 67, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015. Memorial Services, 2 pm, Thursday, August 13, at Prairie Hills Southern Baptist Church, 9959 SW Pampas Rd., Augusta, KS. Steven was preceded in death by his father, Harold Vaughn. Survivors include his wife, Karen Vaughn; daughters, Kimberly Lakey and Kellanie Bokey (Shane); step-daughter, Audrey Goetzinger; step-son, Nathan Goetzinger (Krysta);...

Mary Davis

Mary Davis

Aug 10, 2015

Davis, Mary Ann, 70, retired real estate professional and loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 10, 2015. Mary Ann was born in Strong City, KS on September 30, 1944. She moved to the “big city” of Wichita, KS and married Jimmy Dale Davis on July 12, 1964. She will be remembered by...

Darcia Snyder

Darcia Snyder

Aug 9, 2015

Snyder, Darcia Jo, 59, passed away August 9, 2015. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday with Funeral Service 10:00 am, Friday, both at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joy and Irene McMullen. Survivors include her loving husband, Kenneth; sons, Chad Snyder, Joe Snyder, and Zachary (Michelle) Snyder; daughter, Emily Snyder; brother, Gary (Robin) McMullen;...

Marjorie O'Neal

Marjorie O'Neal

Aug 9, 2015

Marjorie Sue O’Neal 80, Homemaker, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015. Visitation 6:00 – 8:00pm Wednesday, Funeral service 10:00am Thursday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by husband, John; grandchildren, Brad and Elizabeth; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Surviviors include her daughters, Patty Merz and Rhonda (Ralph) Butcher-Old; son, Robert (Rhonda) O’Neal; 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2...

Darla Shaw-Mainz

Darla Shaw-Mainz

Aug 8, 2015

Darla Kay Shaw-Mainz, 44, co-owner of Le Venue in Valley Center, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015. Celebration of life services will be 1:00 Wednesday at Le Venue, 109 W. Main St., Valley Center, KS. Preceded in death by mother, Marvalee Shaw, survivors include her daughter, Alex Mainz; father, Bill and Nan Shaw; brothers, Brad and Wes Shaw; step-sister,...

David Elmore

David Elmore

Aug 7, 2015

David Drew Elmore, 60, great husband, father and grandfather (Poppy), went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, August 7, 2015. David loved fast cars, swimming, the beach and oldies rock and roll. He enjoyed his job at Sprirt Aerosystems and didn’t plan to retire until he was 92. He was devoted to his family and...

Junella Taylor

Junella Taylor

Aug 4, 2015

Taylor, Junella Kay (Stoops) 59, retired Wichita Eagle inserter, passed away August 4, 2015. She was born May 28, 1956 to Curtis and Mary Stoops in Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jeffery L. Taylor; brother, David Stoops; and sister, Christina Pugh. Survivors include daughter, Amanda (Aaron) Davis-Taylor; and grandchildren, Shyler Taylor-Morgan, Ariana Davis-Taylor,...

Jose Rozalez

Jose Rozalez

Aug 2, 2015

Rozalez, Jose E., 91, retired Meat Processor with Farmland and United States Army Veteran, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015. Rosary, 1:30 pm, Monday, August 10, followed by Memorial Ceremony at 2pm, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Survivors include his wife, Maria Rozalez; sons, Phillip, Richard, Mark, George, and John Rozalez; daughters, Rosie Robinson and Tina Dresser; step-daughters,...

Thelma Dunlavy-Long

Thelma Dunlavy-Long

Aug 1, 2015

Dunlavy-Long, Thelma Marie, 102, Homemaker, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Thursday, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside services 11:00am, Friday, Pond Creek Cemetery, Pond Creek, OK. She was preceded in death by husbands, William P. Dunlavy and Ross S. Long; son, Jim and son-in-law, Marty Townsend, and grandson, Bill. Survivors include her children, Bill (Viola) Dunlavy, Lon (Gail) Dunlavy...

Charles Law

Charles Law

Aug 1, 2015

Law, Charles Ryan, 34, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015. He is survived by his partner, Miranda Ratzlaff; parents, Tony and Charlotte Lamb; brother, Ian; sister, Megan; grandparents, Charlie and Karen Law, and Charles Lamb. Share condolences and view extended obituary at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary. Dearest Ryan, God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not...

Olsie Fischer

Olsie Fischer

Jul 31, 2015

Fischer, Olsie Y., 83, retired Insurance Underwriter, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015. Olsie was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Fischer. Survivors include her daughters, Patti Bonner (David), Vickie Cunningham (Ronnie), Karon Waters, and Kimmy Schmidt (Jeff); brother, Gary Hazelton; sister, Gaye Woods; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation hours will be from 10 am-8 pm, Monday,...

Barbara Coffman

Barbara Coffman

Jul 28, 2015

Coffman, Barbara A, 79, homemaker, passed away, Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Memorial Service 4:00pm, Friday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Barbara is survived by her husband, Allen, of almost 63 years; son, Craig and wife Sue Coffman; daughter, Denise and husband Craig Lipsey; sister, Betty and Joe Snethen; grandchildren, Alison, Chase, Justin, Ciara and husband, Juan and great-granddaughter, Memphis. In lieu...

Alfred Beard

Alfred Beard

Jul 28, 2015

Beard, Alfred E., 69, retired City of Wichita Employee, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Visitation with family present 6-8:00pm, Monday, Broadway Mortuary. Al graduated from North High School, attended Emporia State University and was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, Loralee and parents, Oscar and Evelyn Beard, survivors include his daughter, Dee Dee...

Veronica Vasquez

Veronica Vasquez

Jul 27, 2015

Vasquez, Veronica, 31, passed away July 27, 2015. She was born April 9, 1984 to Andres and Petra Vasquez in Wichita, Kansas. Survivors include her husband Porfirio Quezada; sons, Ivan Isaac Vasquez, Daniel Vasquez, Arturo Vasquez; daughter, Belen Guadalupe Veliz; brothers, Jose A. Vasquez, Ivan A. Vasquez, Raul A. Vasquez, Moises Vasquez, Angel Vasquez; sisters, Araceli Mendez, Laura M....

Delbert Hansen

Delbert Hansen

Jul 27, 2015

Hansen, Delbert Dean, 79, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on July 27, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. Survivors include his wife, Marlena; sons, David (Joy) Hansen, Doug (Mary) Hansen, and Darren (Maria) Hansen; daughter, Lynn (Mark) Bernat; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Visitation hours, 12pm-8pm, Thursday, July 30, and Funeral Services, 1:30 pm,...

Jeremy Noble

Jeremy Noble

Jul 26, 2015

Noble, Jeremy Leroy, 37, our son with blissful smile and hugs for all has left this earth for all to know. Memorial service 1:30pm, Saturday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Survivors include his parents Leroy and Margaret Noble; aunt, Irena Deeter; sisters, Margaret, Estella and Honey; nieces Brandy and Miranda; nephews, Josh, Cristian, Carlos and Jacob; and the Love of his...

Tony Herl

Tony Herl

Jul 25, 2015

Herl, Tony A., 57, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015 . Tony was preceded in death by his wife, Dana Herl and parents, Wendlen F. and Sondra J. (Ayers) Sweeden. Survivors include his son, Craig Herl; daughter, Michelle Herl; granddaughter, Kaitlin Trively; brothers, Terry (Barbara), Tim (Mary), Ted, Tyler (Diane), and Todd (Connie) Herl, Bobby Sweeden, Billy, David, Rex...

Kenneth Cornwall

Kenneth Cornwall

Jul 25, 2015

Cornwall, Kenneth W., 84, retired scheduler with Kaneb Pipe Line Company, died July 25, 2015. A visitation with family will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, July 30th. Funeral service 10:00 am, Friday, July 31st, both at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Kenneth proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Stuart Ferrell

Stuart Ferrell

Jul 23, 2015

Ferrell, Stuart R., 62, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 23, 2015. He was a former postal employee, Crown Ministries area director and was currently the Development Director at the Union Rescue Mission. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, July 28th, at First Evangelical Free Church. Stuart was preceded in...