Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Mary Gibson

Jun 26, 2015

Gibson, Mary Ruth, 89, passed away June 26, 2015. Visitation, 6-8 pm, Wednesday, July 1, at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service, 11am, Thursday, July 2, Greenwood Cemetery. Broadway Mortuary.

Visitation Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Place: Broadway Mortuary Chapel 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211 Graveside Service Time: 11:00am, Thursday, July 2, 2015 Place: Greenwood Cemetery...

Charlene Parks

Jun 26, 2015

Parks, Charlene, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, June 26, 2015. Funeral service will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, at the Central Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jim Parks. Survivors include; daughters, Cindy (Dewey) Williams, their children, Eric and Emily, Janet (Philip) Gee, their children, Megan (Cody) Corbet and Katie Gee;...

William Tolbert

Jun 26, 2015

Tolbert, William Beryle, 94, passed away in his home on June 26, 2015. He was born August 13, 1920, near Caddo Mills, Texas, to Tom and Alice (Weaver) Tolbert. He spent the majority of his career in the sand and gravel business with Ritchie Brothers Sand Co/Quikrete Division from which he retired as Project Engineer. He is survived by...

Byron IV

Jun 24, 2015

Stout, IV, Byron Gray, 48, Vice President of Human Resources at Meritrust Credit Union and Andover City Council member, went to be with his Lord Jesus on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Funeral services 10:30 am, Monday, June 29th, at First Evangelical Free Church, 1825 N. Woodlawn, Wichita, KS. One of Byron’s most enjoyable and fulfilling pastimes was music. He...

Relna Herndon

Jun 24, 2015

Retired Boeing File Clerk, Relna Nafziger Herndon was 2nd daughter born to William and Elizabeth Nafziger. Born at Crystal Springs, KS, Harper County, and grown to maturity in Harper where she attended public schools. On June 7, 1933, she was united in marriage to Leonard I Herndon at Anthony, KS. They lived in Harper until they moved to Wichita...

Dwight Hopper

Jun 23, 2015

Hopper, Dwight L., 82, owner of Hopper’s Glass, died June 23, 2015. Visitation with family 6:00-8:00 pm, tonight, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service 10:30 am, Friday, June 26th, at Crossroads Baptist Church. Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Iva Hopper; brother, Rev. Doyle B. Hopper and sister, Irene Breaker. He is survived by his wife,...

Fred Cohlmia, Jr

Jun 22, 2015

Cohlmia, Jr., Fred, 55, co-owner of Toni D’s Too, died June 22, 2015. Trisagion and Funeral Service, 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 25th, at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. Burial 10:00 am, Friday, at Old Mission Cemetery. Fred dearly loved family and his friends. He was a natural at everything he loved – golf, poker, snow skiing, gardening and hunting....

Jodie Wright

Jun 22, 2015

Visitation Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Thursday, June 25, 2015 Place: Broadway Mortuary Chapel 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211 Funeral Service Time: 10:00am, Saturday, June 27, 2015 Place: Broadway Mortuary Chapel 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211 Memorials Harry Hynes Hospice 313 S. Market Wichita, KS 67202 Fraternal Order of Eagles 1855 S. Sedgwick Wichita, KS 67216

Darrel Campbell

Jun 20, 2015

Campbell, Darrel Lee, 71, retired postal worker, died Saturday, June 20, 2015. Funeral Service 10:00am, Thursday, Faith Christian Church. Graveside Services 12:30pm, Hunt Cemetery, Kingman, KS. Darrel graduated from Goddard High School in 1961. He married Jana on July 3, 1965 and was preparing to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. He worked for the post office until he took...

Pauline Botkin

Jun 20, 2015

Botkin (Poyzer) Pauline M., 88, a former elementary school substitute teacher, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents John and Olive Papez and brother Donald Papez. To her marriage to Ivan Schneider of 30 years were born Paul Schneider and Joyce Cochran, who survive her. She was fortunate...

Thelda Bennett

Jun 19, 2015

Bennett, Thelda J., 79, passed away June 19, 2015. Visitation 6-8 pm Monday with Funeral Services 2:30 pm, Tuesday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Burial services will be in Flagstaff, AZ. She was preceded in death by parents, Richard and Pearl Hicks; husbands, Charles Pryor and Billy Bennett; son, Charles Pryor, Jr.; brothers, Kenneth and Roger Hicks; and grandchildren, Theresa...

Velma Yates

Jun 17, 2015

Yates-Sellers, Velma L., 91, passed away June 17, 2015. Viewing hours 1-5 pm Sunday with Funeral Service 10:00 am, Monday both at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by parents, Claude and Lulah Olmstead; husband, Earl Yates; daughter, Glenda Faust; brothers, Lester, Lawrence, and Earsley Olmstead; and sisters, Vera Beagley and Pearl Bixby. Survivors include sons, Mark (Shannon)...

Helen Drennen

Jun 14, 2015

Drennen, Helen Louise (Carr), 85, child of God, died at home June 14, 2015. Born to Alfred R. and Lucile D. Carr in 1929, she was married to Harold O. Drennen for 64 years and privileged to be the mother of 6 children. A high school Valedictorian and Salutatorian of her Wesley Medical Hospital School of Nursing class, Helen...

Ginger Skinner

Jun 14, 2015

Skinner, Ginger, 61, Walmart employee for over 25 years, Loving Mother and Grandmother, passed away, Sunday, June 14, 2015. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Thursday, Funeral Service 2:00pm, Friday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by husband, Larry, survivors include son, Larry, Jr. (Ginger Lewis); daughters, Teresa Poston (Justin Stripling), Marie Landwehr; 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; brother, Jay LeMay and several...

Melanie Palmer

Jun 13, 2015

Palmer, Melanie Marie, 26, passed away June 13, 2015. Private services will be held at a later date. Survivors include her parents, Michael Palmer and Teresa Whiteman, and her sisters, Stephanie Palmer and Cory Voorhees. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

Funeral Service Place: Private family services will be held.

Levi Ferland

Jun 12, 2015

Ferland, Levi Leo, 83, entered into eternal life on Friday, June 12, 2015 in Wichita, KS. He was born on July 7, 1931 in Bogue, KS to Euclide and Mary (Marie Benoit) Ferland. He is survived by his wife, Connie (Johnson) Ferland of 62 years. He was a Damar High School graduate in Damar, KS and completed his Army...

Carl Green

Jun 11, 2015

Green, Carl Anson, 70, owner of Carl Green Automotive Design, died June 11, 2015. A visitation will be held with family, 6:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, June 18th, at Broadway Mortuary, Wichita, KS. Funeral Services 11:00 am, Friday, June 19th, at Believers Tabernacle, 2000 S. Hillside, Wichita, KS. Burial will follow at 3:00 pm, Friday, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Chautauqua, KS....

Barbara Wolfe

Jun 10, 2015

Wolfe, Barbara A., 64, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Memorial Services to be held at a later date. Survivors include her husband, Heath Wolfe; children, Jason Hanna, Elizabeth Hanna, and Brandon Slycord; brother, Brian Slycord (Linda); sister, Rhonda Slycord; grandchildren, Raevyn Slycord and Molly Osterkamp. Arrangements by Broadway Mortuary.

Memorial Service Place: A memorial service will...

Michael Fulton

Jun 10, 2015

Fulton, Michael W., 74, retired Postal Worker, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Michael is preceded in death by his wife, Diana “Dee jo”A� Fulton and daughter, Carrie Rebecca Fulton. Survivors include his sons, Joel (Darian) and Luke (Sara) Fulton; brother, Jerry Harris (Alicia); numerous nieces and nephews. Family Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, June 16,...

Jennifer Fees

Jun 9, 2015

Fees, Jennifer R., 67, retired USD 259 administrative assistant, passed away June 9, 2015. Memorial service will be 10:30, Monday at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Payne; and brothers, Mark Payne and Geoff Payne. Survivors include her loving husband of 48 years, Ray Fees; sons, Lee (Kathryn) Fees, Brian (Alison) Fees, and Dennis...