Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Robert H. Mitchell
Nov 13, 2023
Robert H. Mitchell, 74, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Mitchell and Hazel Burke; stepfather, Eddie Burke; brothers, Bobby Mitchell and Danny Mitchell; sister, Patricia Delk; and niece, Linda Dyke. Survivors include his daughter, Bobbie Gardner (Scott); son, Edwin Mitchell; brothers, Dean Mitchell, Harry Mitchell, and Michael Mitchell; sister, Sandy...
William Cummings
Nov 10, 2023
William L. "Bill" Cummings, 87, owner of Cummings Pharmacy, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. Rosary 5:00pm, Tuesday, Nov. 14, Funeral 10:00am, Wednesday, Nov. 15, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Cummings; brothers, Maurice, John, Richard and Thomas Cummings; step-sons, Tim and Jon Snow and daughter-in-law Leslie Snow....
Roger Rhoades
Nov 7, 2023
Roger Lewis Rhoades, 73, passed away November 7, 2023. He was a retired Cessna Aircraft Employee and U.S. Navy Veteran. In the Navy he was a corpsman, where part of his job was Recon and Ambush Patrol Corpsman with Marines on patrol.; they called him Doc. He was also an avid chiefs fan.
He was born on November 16, 1949...
Jimmie Black
Nov 4, 2023
Jimmie “Jim” Ray Black – October 24, 1948 – November 4, 2023 – Wichita, Kansas
Jimmie (Jim) Black achieved the ultimate victory when he went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas.
Jim was one of six children. His father, Hubert A. Black, was a carpenter and general contractor and his...
Norman Stiles
Nov 4, 2023
Norman Dale Stiles, 86, retired Boeing Aircraft Co., passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023. Memorial Service 2:00pm, Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Sharon Baptist Church. Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and May Stiles; brothers, Larry and Richard Stiles and sister, Sharon Jackson. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Barbara; sons, Joe (Becky), Scott (Kelly) and...
Jean Johnson-Lies
Nov 3, 2023
Jean Marie "Grandma" Johnson-Lies, 79, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. Jean was born December 15, 1943 in Pontiac, MI. Jean Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Eldon and Jean Agnes (Campbell) Johnson; husband, Leon J. Lies; son, Bobby Simon; brother, Thomas Michael Johnson; sisters-in-law, Debbie Johnson and Sally Johnson and great-grandson, Lincoln Miller. Jean is survived...
Ronnie Meadows
Nov 2, 2023
Ronnie Meadows, 83, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. Visitation with family, 6-8 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Graveside Service, 2 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S., Wichita. Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife, Maritza Meadows; parents, Robert and Florence Meadows; brothers, David Meadows and John Meadows;...
Nestor R. Weigand, Jr.
Nov 1, 2023
Nestor R. Weigand, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully alongside family on November 1, 2023. He was diagnosed in January with late-stage metastatic melanoma and survived far longer than the most optimistic expectations. All services will be held in Wichita as follows:
Sunday, Nov 19:
3:00pm – 7:00pm: Wake and Reception for friends and family at the Cozine Life Events Center,...
Shirley Ann Dale
Oct 29, 2023
Shirley Ann Dale, 84, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Shirley was preceded in death by her sons, Jerry Dale and Mark Dale; and parents, Joe and Frieda Shanks. Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Glaze (Eldon Wayne); brothers, Bob Shanks and Fred Shanks; several grandchildren; and many friends. Share condolences...
Carlos Renteria
Oct 29, 2023
Carlos Rentería, de 22 años, falleció el domingo 29 de octubre de 2023. El velorio será de 4:00 a 8:00 el lunes 6 de noviembre en Broadway Mortuary. El funeral también se llevará a cabo en La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción, a las 10:00 a. m., el martes 7 de noviembre. El entierro se llevará a cabo en el...
Tannon Ratcliffe
Oct 28, 2023
Born on Oct. 23, 2006, Tannon brought immense joy and love to all who knew him. He was a passionate individual who lived life to the fullest, cherishing every moment and spreading his infectious energy to everyone around him.
A dedicated athlete, Tannon had an unwavering love for basketball. His skills on the court and enthusiasm for the game were...
Ryan Benton
Oct 28, 2023
Ryan Benton passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 37. Ryan was born in Wichita, Kansas to George Benton and Sandra Renard and had one sister Lauren, and one brother Blake. Ryan had a very likeable personality and as a result he had numerous friends, many of which shared his passion for music. Ryan wrote, recorded, mixed,...
Saul Cervantes
Oct 27, 2023
Saul Cervantes, 36, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. Visitation with family, 2-4 pm, Sunday, Nov.5, and Celebration of Life Service, 1 pm, Monday, Nov.6, both at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E .21st St . N . Saul was preceded in death by his mother, Gabriela Cervantes; uncle, Rodolfo Cervantes; and granddaughter, Eliana Isela Cervantes. Survivors include his children,...
Cheryl K. Swartwood
Oct 26, 2023
Cheryl K. Swartwood, 72, retired LPN, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023. Graveside services are pending. Cheryl was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Renee Swartwood; parents, Robert and Rita Collins; brother, Chuck Collins; and sister, Mary. Survivors include her husband, Mike Swartwood; son, Guy Swartwood (Fia); sister, Pat Trollope (Walter); son-in-law, Brian Robinson; and grandchildren, Elizabeth Swartwood, Collin...
Rafael Gomez Jacobo
Oct 24, 2023
Rafael Gómez Jacobo, de 88 años, falleció el martes 24 de octubre de 2023. El velorio y el rosario serán de 2 a 8 p. m., el lunes 30 de octubre, en Broadway Mortuary. La misa fúnebre será en Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro, a las 10:00 am, el martes 31 de octubre. El entierro será en el Cementerio de...
Jodi Ann Morabito
Oct 23, 2023
Jodi Ann Morabito, 58, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. Jodi lit up every path she crossed. She never met a stranger and was loved by all she encountered. Just ask the plethora of children she acquired as her own over the years! She was the definition of selflessness. Her charming sarcasm and little gifts “with love” will truly be...
Ronald L. Yoder
Oct 22, 2023
Ronald L. Yoder, also affectionately known as Tex, passed away on October 22, 2023. He was born on December 17, 1933 in Jet, Oklahoma. Throughout his life, Ron touched the lives of many with his genuine smile and infectious sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Ron's love...
Keith Johnson
Oct 22, 2023
Keith Edward Johnson passed away on October 22, 2023 at the age of 68 in Wichita, Kansas. Keith Edward Johnson, loving father of five children, Clay Johnson and his wife Vanessa Leos, Ty Morrison, Rikki Johnson, Justin Johnson, and Jessica Ellison; brothers and sisters, Linda Johnson, Brenda Garcia, Gail Magson, William Brooks, Gary Sheets, and Sandra Diane Chavez Cavanaugh. He...
Fred Shelley
Oct 19, 2023
Fred Shelley, a beloved member of the community, passed away on October 19, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. Fred was born on July 22, 1952, to his loving parents Fred Shelley and Catherine (Murphy) Shelley.
Fred's educational journey commenced at Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, MD, where...
Marjorie Guenther
Oct 18, 2023
Marjorie Ann Guenther, 93, of Olathe, Kansas joined her Lord Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Born April 14, 1930, in Reading, Kansas, the daughter of Hezie and Emma (Barnett) Bibbee, Marjorie spent her early years in Reading, Charleston W. Virginia, and Lyndon, Kansas. After graduating from Lyndon High School, she attended Emporia State University Teachers College and taught school before relocating...
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