Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Andrew Robert Stinnette
Jun 4, 2026
Andrew Robert Stinnette, a devoted father, a loving husband, and a medically retired Staff Sergeant of the United States Air Force, passed away on June 4, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on July 18, 1986, in Silver Springs, Maryland, Andrew lived a life marked by courage, loyalty, deep devotion, profound emotional depth, and a quiet strength that touched those who...
Cheryl M. Hartley
Jun 4, 2026
Cheryl Marie Hartley, 80, passed away June 4, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Cheryl was born the daughter of Carl and Lola Anderson on October 21, 1945, in Hibbing, MN. Her family moved to Duluth, Minnesota shortly after she was born. She attended Duluth East High School, graduating in 1963. She then attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth, graduating with a Business Education...
E. Joyce Rucker
Jun 4, 2026
E. Joyce Rucker, an accomplished vocal music educator whose teaching career spanned more than four decades, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on the evening of June 4, 2026. Born on March 30, 1934, in Butler, Kansas, Joyce was 92 years old at the time of her passing.
A memorial service celebrating Joyce's life will be held on Friday,...
Jerry Wayne Barclay
Jun 1, 2026
Jerry Wayne Barclay
Dana, IN
September 11, 1944 - June 1, 2026
Jerry was born to the late Frank and Eileen (Lyons) Barclay. Shortly after high school graduation, Jerry joined the U.S. Air Force. While stationed in Maine, he met and married Kathleen Archer, and they had three sons. They later divorced. While stationed in Wichita, Kansas, he met and...
Miyoko Hankey
Jun 1, 2026
Miyoko (Miko) Akamine Hankey, age 84 of Wichita, KS passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, June 1, 2026, surrounded by her immediate family. Miyoko was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, as well as her parents Kamata and Kama Akamine and three siblings: Kiyo Nakama, Mitsumori Akamine and Mitsuo Akamine. She is survived by her daughter and...
Robert "Bruce" Topham
May 31, 2026
Robert ‘Bruce’ Topham, 73, of Wichita, Kansas passed away May 31, 2026. Born on March 17, 1953, in Wichita, Bruce was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He dedicated 40 years to Vulcan/Oxy Chemical and served as an advocate for the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra, of Wichita; his sons, Eric...
Debbie Elwick
May 30, 2026
Deborah Rogers Elwick, 73, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Visitation will be from 9:30am-10:30am on Friday, June 5, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Funeral service celebrating Debbie’s life will begin at 10:30am, also on Friday, June 5, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Burial at White Chapel will follow the funeral service.
Debbie built her life around caring...
Neva Lou Riley
May 25, 2026
Neva Lou Riley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. Born on August 7, 1929, in Newton, KS, Neva's life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her faith, family, and service to others.
A lifelong resident of Kansas, Neva graduated from Newton High School in 1948....
Getachew Gebreyesus
May 24, 2026
Mr. Getachew Gebreyesus Koricho was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on March 31, 1944. He was the third and youngest child of Gebreyesus Koricho and Mamite Tessema. He grew up in Addis Ababa, where he attended St. Joseph High School, and later studied Public Health at Emperor Haile Selassie Public Health College in Gondar, Ethiopia.
It was in Gondar that Getachew...
David Weatherson
May 23, 2026
Wichita lost one of its finest on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with the passing of David Eugene Weatherson, 82.
Born and raised in Wichita, he was the oldest of 6 children. He graduated from North High School and received a business administration degree at Wichita State University. His career began at Western Lithograph, where he held the position of Director of...
Bill Slankard
May 22, 2026
William Afton Slankard, 65, passed away at St. Francis Hospital under the care of Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice on Friday, May 22, 2026. Service honoring Bill's life will be at 11:00am, Saturday, May 30, at Harvest Bible Fellowship in Harper, Kansas.
Bill worked at Ascension Via Christi - Trimedx for 17 years and faithfully commuted an hour each way from home...
Mack Bowyer
May 21, 2026
Mack Dean Bowyer, 83, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026. Graveside service will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, May 27, at Greenwood Cemetery. Mack is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Doris Bowyer; his loving wife, Virginia Bowyer; and brother, Larry Bowyer. He is survived by children, Scott (Rachel) Bowyer, and Julie (Todd) Lair; and grandchildren, Sam, Sydney, Sallie,...
Donald M. Windham
May 20, 2026
Donald “Don” Windham, 84, of Wichita, was Promoted to Glory on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Don dedicated his life to service — to his country, community, church, and his family. He began his career in public service with the American Red Cross before serving as a deputy with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office and later retiring from the Eastborough Police Department....
Warren Farha
May 20, 2026
Warren John Farha, 70, owner of Eighth Day Books, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Trisagion and Funeral Service will be at 7:00pm, Tuesday, May 26, at St. George Orthodox Cathedral. Burial will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, May 27, at Kensington Gardens. Warren is preceded in death by his parents, Bus and Ruth Farha; wife Barbara and unborn child, Matthew;...
Joseph Mercer
May 18, 2026
Joseph Mercer departed peacefully surrounded by family Monday, May 18, 2026. He is Preceded in death by his parents, Faulkner and Mae Mercer and his only sister, Sharon Mercer Leppke. He is survived by his wife, Lois Pugsley Mercer; four children, Tim (Shelly) Mercer, Tod (Melissa) Mercer, Ted (Staci Mercer and Lori (Jeff) Brummett; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and numerous...
Grady Landrum
May 18, 2026
Grady Lee Landrum, 71, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026. Grady was born in Augusta, Georgia on June 17, 1954 to parents, James and Hazel Landrum. Service celebrating Grady's life will be at 10:00am, Monday, May 25, at Wichita Bible Church.
Grady is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Janet Landrum;...
Phillip "Bo" Graves
May 17, 2026
Phillip "Bo" Graves was born June 19, 1957, in Memphis, Tennessee, and passed away May 17, 2026, in Rogers, Arkansas.
Bo grew up and graduated from high school in Luxora, Arkansas, before attending Ouachita Baptist University. He was ordained into the ministry during college at Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and pastored churches in Mountain Pine, Arkansas;...
Connie Leota Charlet
May 15, 2026
Connie Charlet, 77, a retired Certified Nursing Assistant, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. A graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery (12100 E 13th N, Wichita) on Tuesday, May 26, at 2:00 PM.
Connie was born in Wichita on September 6, 1948, the daughter of Lyle and Leota (Hamilton) Charlet. She dedicated her life to the Lord and...
Brad Behrend
May 15, 2026
Brad L. Behrend, 64, Master Finish Carpenter and owner of Brad Behrend Construction, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026. Brad was born July 26, 1961 in Wichita, KS to Darrell and Julia Behrend. His father Darrell preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Barbara; mother, Julia Behrend; son, Vaunn Hoffman; brother, Mike (Linda) Behrend; sisters, Annette...
Dylan Cole Buettgenbach
May 14, 2026
Dylan Cole Buettgenbach, 35, of Wichita, Kansas, died on May 14, 2026. Dylan was a beloved husband, devoted dad, son, brother, and friend. More than anything, he loved his family and cherished being a father to his three kids. Whether cheering at soccer games, traveling with loved ones, playing video games, or simply sharing everyday moments at home, Dylan found...
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