Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Edwin Allison

Edwin Allison

Mar 13, 2025

Edwin DeVent Allison, 79, retired Field Supervisor, Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, passed away in his home, Thursday, March 13, 2025. Edwin was born January 2, 1946, in Vici, Oklahoma, to the late Jasper and Lois (White) Allison. He was the fourth of five children; two sisters, Marvel and Crystal and two brothers, Cecil “CL” and Dennis.

Ed was educated in his early...

Jacqueline McNaughten

Jacqueline McNaughten

Mar 12, 2025

Jacqueline “Jaci” McNaughten, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on January 19, 1947, in Fairbury, Nebraska to parents, Jack and Lela Barber. Jaci led a life characterized by her unwavering kindness, dedication to family, and the countless friendships she forged throughout her journey.

Jaci graduated from the...

Lois Jean Brane

Lois Jean Brane

Mar 11, 2025

Lois Jean Brane (Hutton), 93, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, aunt and friend, born 14 June 1931, passed into eternal life, 11 March 2025.

Lois was born in Emporia, KS to George Edward “Ed” and Grace Arlene Hutton. She moved to Wichita, KS in September 1944 and attended Willard elementary, Roosevelt middle school and graduated from East high school in 1949....

Georgia C. Gathings

Georgia C. Gathings

Mar 10, 2025

Georgia Carol Gathings, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 3, 1943, to John and Bessie Ingram in North Carolina, the youngest of eight siblings.Georgia Carol reconnected with the love of her life, Bill Gathings Sr., and they were married on August 31, 1987. Together, they built a...

Alice Dixon

Alice Dixon

Mar 10, 2025

Alice Berube Dixon, 78, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. Visitation will be from 2-4pm, Sunday, March 16, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Funeral service celebrating Alice’s life will be at 11:00am, Monday, March 17 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Private family burial will take place at Jamesburg Park Cemetery in Wichita.

Alice was born October 8, 1946 to her parents,...

Gaylia Ward

Gaylia Ward

Mar 10, 2025

Gaylia Maurine (Grant) Ward was born on November 14, 1941 in Wichita, Kansas to Maurice and Esther Grant.Gaylia was preceded in death by her father, Maurice Grant; her mother, Esther (Louderbaugh) Grant; brothers, Charles and Johnnie Grant; her husband, Leroy Richard Ward; and great-grandson, Landon Stine. She is survived by her sister, Mary (Grant) Hecox; her three children, Marjorie Hecox,...

Maurilio Berumen-Leyva

Maurilio Berumen-Leyva

Mar 10, 2025

Maurilio Berumen-Leyva, de 57 años, falleció el lunes 10 de marzo de 2025. El velorio familiar será de 6 a 8 p. m., el jueves 13 de marzo en Broadway Mortuary. El rosario será a las 9:30 a. m., el viernes 14 de marzo en la iglesia católica St. Anne. La misa fúnebre comenzará a las 10:00 a. m., el...

Richard S. Hale

Richard S. Hale

Mar 9, 2025

Richard Stacy Hale, age 63, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. His family will hold services at a later date to celebrate his life.

Stacy proudly served in both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps before building a career in the aviation and industrial manufacturing industries. A hardworking and passionate man, he found joy in the open road on his...

David Swope

David Swope

Mar 8, 2025

David N. Swope, a beloved son, brother, uncle, fellow church member, and friend passed away from the earth to enter Heaven’s Glory to be with his wonderful Saviour Saturday, March 8, 2025.

David was born December 7, 1962 in Ft. Worth, Texas. David’s dad pastored for two Churches in Texas before moving the family to Anthony, Kansas in 1967 to become...

LuAnn Dyson

LuAnn Dyson

Mar 8, 2025

LuAnn Farney Dyson, age 65, was born on Sept 12, 1959 in Wichita, KS. She passed away March 08, 2025, after a lengthy illness. No services are planned at this time. She was a 1977 graduate from Wichita High School West. After graduation, LuAnn worked for various companies including Best Western Call Center. LuAnn is survived by son, Michael Griffith...

Kenneth R. Joy

Kenneth R. Joy

Mar 7, 2025

Kenneth R. Joy, 82, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2:00 pm, at Stearman Field in Benton, Kansas. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Lorrayne Joy and parents, George Joy , Sr. and Annie (Elder) Joy. Survivors include his daughters, Sherrie Kuwahara-Mallatt and Kimberly Goodbear;...

Darrell Bellinger

Darrell Bellinger

Mar 6, 2025

Darrell Bill Bellinger, 83, Navy Veteran and retired USPS Postal Supervisor, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. Funeral Services 3:00 PM, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Graveside Service 1:30 PM, Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas.

Darrell was born on his grandparents' farm outside of Fort Scott, Kansas, on November 16, 1941....

Georgia Lee "Georgie" Denne

Georgia Lee "Georgie" Denne

Mar 6, 2025

Georgia Lee "Georgie" Denne, a beloved figure in her family and community, peacefully passed away on March 6, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 89. Born on February 4, 1936, in Sequoya County, Oklahoma, Georgie was a shining light, known for her love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those around her.

As a thriving business owner for three decades,...

Leah Carson

Leah Carson

Mar 4, 2025

Leah Lucille Carson, 92, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Leah is preceded in death by her husband, Merritt Carson; and parents, Henry and Louise (Stussy) Preuss. She is survived by daughters, Kathy (Teresa) Carson, Karen (Roger) Cook; son, Bryan (Lydia Darlene) Carson; grandchildren Matt (Natalie) Shofner, Michael (Tammy) Cook, David Cook, Nicole (Jeff) Carson, Caleb (Katie) Carson; great grandchildren...

Walter Young

Walter Young

Mar 4, 2025

Walter Roger Young, 73, of Wichita passed away on March 4, 2025. Walter was born on February 26, 1952 in Richland, Washington to his parents William A. and Elsie M. Young. Walter worked as an over the road trucker for most of his life. He also served in the United States Army in Vietnam for 5 months. Walter met Tonda...

Ngoc Nguyen

Ngoc Nguyen

Mar 3, 2025

Ngoc Thi Nguyen, 95, gone March 03, 2025, peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family.

Service begins on March 18, 2025 at 9:00AM at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S Broadway Wichita KS. Visitation 10:30AM - 11:15AM. Interment at Kechi Cemetery.

Preceded in death by her Parents, and her husband, Bang H Tran.

Survived by brothers and sisters in Viet Nam, numerous children, grandchildren and...

Penny Main

Penny Main

Mar 3, 2025

Mom's Tribute

Our mom, Penny K. Main, passed away on March 3, 2025, due to congestive heart failure. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, on January 21, 1941. As the eldest of three daughters, she was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Tuell and Dorothy Foraker, along with her husband of 60 years, Dennis.

Her three adult children survive Penny: Denice...

Kathleen Ann Hiller

Kathleen Ann Hiller

Mar 2, 2025

Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Hiller (Dieker) passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, with family by her side. She was born August 3rd, 1950, to Robert and Ann (Redeker) Dieker in Emporia, KS. Kathy was the second of six children to grow up on the farm southeast of Olpe, KS, where she learned a strong work ethic and values. 

She attended...

Gary D. Landon

Gary D. Landon

Mar 2, 2025

Gary D. Landon was born on December 1, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas, and passed away March 2, 2025, from complications and decline from a fall that he sustained in December 2024. He grew up in the Wichita area and married Janet Harrison in October 1959. Shortly after their marriage, Gary was drafted into the US Army and stationed at Fort...

Glisy Gilbert

Glisy Gilbert

Feb 26, 2025

Glisy Apura Gilbert, 51, Seltzer Elementary School Office Administrator Assistant, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Glisy was born November 26, 1973 in Cebu City, Philippines to Patrocinio and Perla Apura. Her father, Patrocinio, preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of 19 years, Justin Gilbert and their children, Gabe and Gracie Gilbert. Her mother, Perla as well as...