Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Patricia Barker
Feb 6, 2023
Patricia Lou Barker died on February 6, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Patricia was born on January 11, 1939 in Kinsley, Kansas to Rolland and Leola Eakins. She was the middle child to older sister, Judith Moore, and younger brother, Rolland Eakins (d. 2016). She is survived by her husband, Wheeler "Jack" Barker, her three children: Jane Sims,...
James Jason Tyree
Feb 6, 2023
James Jason Tyree, 47, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. James is survived by his wife, Melissa Tyree; children, Corbin Tyree and Samantha Tyree; parents, Jim and Brenda Tyree; brother, Ryan Tyree (Becky); and nephews, Gavin Tyree and Devin Tyree. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 am, Friday, February 10, at Immanuel Baptist Church Worship Center,...
Les Griffith
Feb 6, 2023
Leslie Wayne Griffith passed away on February 6, 2023 at home at the age of 93. He was born on October 23, 1929 near Ash Valley, Kansas to Gail and Addie Cheatum/Griffith.
Les graduated high school from Larned, Kansas. Les grew up farming with his family. He raised turkeys to sell. He went into the army for 2 years, and...
Mildred Fall
Feb 5, 2023
Mildred Elaine Fall, born Mildred Elaine McAuley, was the only daughter of Leland Earl “Pat” and Eola McAuley. She departed from this earthly life peacefully on Sunday, February 5th, 2023 after a short illness at the age of 82.
She is survived by her husband, David Fall, and her two children: Doug Fall of Brecksville, OH (wife Christine and...
Patricia Wohrley
Feb 4, 2023
Patricia Gale Wohrley, 70, of Wichita, KS, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 4, 2023 after a courageous battle with illness. Born Patricia Gale Prohn in Jacksonville, North Carolina on September 9, 1952, "Pat" was the daughter of the late Huey and Juanita Prohn and the wife of the late Wayne Wohrley. She was also preceded in death...
Gayland Gene Miller
Feb 3, 2023
Gayland Gene Miller, 81, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. Visitation with family present will held from 6-8 pm, Thursday, Feb. 9, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Celebration of Life Service, 2:30 pm, Friday, Feb. 10, at Epic Church, 7011 E. Central Ave. Gayland was preceded in death by his mother, Vera Buckbee; brothers, Frank Edmond Miller, Jr., and...
Gay Cummins
Feb 3, 2023
Gay Lynn Cummins, 68, former Registered Nurse, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. Family services will be held at a later date. Gay was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Cummins and her parents, James and Helen Lukens. Survivors include her son, Robert Cummins; daughters, Brandy and husband, Gary Collins and Buffy and husband, Derrick Slocum; brother, Gordon Lukens;...
Jo Berchtold
Feb 3, 2023
Alice "Jo" Berchtold, 98, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Funeral Service 1:30pm, Thursday, Feb. 9, Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Donald Berchtold, survivors include her daughters, Jill (Raymon) Rush, Wichita, KS and Tish (Mark) Klus, Philadelphia, PA; sister, Etoila Lang, St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Jacob (Kate) Rush, Joelle...
Noukham Chaithonh
Feb 2, 2023
Noukham Chaithonh, 83, retired Chance Manufacturing Tool Crib Attendant, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. Noukham was preceded in death by his parents Bounmee and Bounma Chaithonh and his wife, Khandee Chaithonh. Survivors include his sons, Nick and wife, Nalin, Charlie and wife, Toulavanh, Alex, and Jason and wife Ipei Chung; daughters, Nangsy Sysomphone and Christina Chaithonh; brother, Danny Ounkham...
Dorothy Myers
Jan 31, 2023
Dorothy Mae Myers, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Memorial service details will be announced soon. Dorothy is preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, Milton Myers; parents, Fred and Alma Kirkendall; and several siblings. She is survived by daughters, Brenda (Kirk) Clayton, and Rita Myers; sisters, Erma Burke, Mary Houser, and Shirley (Frank) Weaver; sister-in-law,...
William "Bill" Chesnut
Jan 28, 2023
Bill measured his life by his accomplishments; and there were many. As a young man he earned his Eagle Scout Award and was among the first Scouts to work blazing trails at the Philmont Scout Ranch before the Ranch was open to Scouts. He was also a veteran of World War II; he mustered out with the rank of 2nd...
Joy Johnson
Jan 26, 2023
Joy Johnson, 85, born to Sam and Juanita Gaskill of Lewis, KS, June 7, 1937.
Joy was a popular and successful Mortgage Banker in Wichita, KS, starting with Interstate Securities in 1957 followed by Wichita State Bank, Wheeler Kelly Hagney, Fourth National Bank, Bank IV and East Side Bank. She entered banking as a secretary and retired a...
Ian Caleb Escalante
Jan 26, 2023
Ian Caleb Escalante, 40, passed away January 26, 2023, in Falls Church, Virginia, where he has resided since 2013. He was born in Wichita, Kansas December 15, 1982, in Wichita, Kansas, to Nelson Escalante and Catherine Cowley. Ian will be remembered for his love of The Beatles, Alice in Wonderland, boxing, and the playing the bagpipes. He was known as...
Rick Wheeler
Jan 24, 2023
Rick Wheeler passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023 at the age of 66. Rick is survived by his devoted parents; Richard and Peggy Wheeler, his siblings: Stephen Wheeler, Julie Lienhard, Karen Frye, and Jennifer Wheeler; his nieces: Melissa Wheeler, Bridget Hightower (Tom), Hannah Lienhard, Samantha Rice (Colton), Madison Frye, and Kennedy Frye; his nephews: Joseph Lienhard (Tristin), Daniel Lienhard (Lucy), Tripp Morrison, Wheeler...
Mary Hay
Jan 24, 2023
Mary worked for The Coleman Company in the blowmold department with plastics. After 25 years she went back to school for computer repair. Mary graduated from Butler Community Collage with her Associates Degree. Spent some time working for Dillons before finally retiring.
Mary was an outgoing and loving person. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Mary also enjoyed...
Jacqueline Naifeh Kouri
Jan 23, 2023
Jacqueline (“Jacque”) Naifeh Kouri fell asleep in the Lord in Wichita, Kansas on January 23, 2023. Jacque was born in Bristow, Oklahoma on May 18, 1935. Jacque, together with her parents Thomas and Lucille Naifeh, moved to Woodward, Oklahoma when Jacque was young and she graduated from Woodward High School. She attended the University of Oklahoma and met the love...
Jean Marchand
Jan 23, 2023
Marjorie Jean Courter Marchand passed away January 23, 2023 at the age of 101 in Mulvane, KS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Jean was born June 16, 1921 in Greenwood County, KS to Charles and Marian Courter and grew up on the family farm in Climax, KS along with her 2 younger brothers Clayton and...
Robert Braden
Jan 21, 2023
Robert Braden, 71, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. No services will be held at this time. Robert was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Ashley Heinzen and step-granddaughter, Orchid Heinzen. Survivors include his wife, Karla Braden; sons, Ryan Long and Erik Braden; daughter, Makala Braden; and grandchild, Fuscia Heinzen. Memorials to: Down Syndrome International. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements...
Dale Parker
Jan 20, 2023
Dale Allen Parker was born to Clarence and Lorene Schoeppel Parker on February 27, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas. Though he was born in Wichita, Dale was raised in Clearwater, Kansas. Upon graduating from Clearwater High School, Dale attended Friends University where he studied agriculture. After graduating from Friends, Dale stayed in the Clearwater area to farm for several years. After...
Mary Dellor
Jan 18, 2023
Mary Ama Dellor, 62, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Visitation will be from 1:00-5:00, Thursday, February 2, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service for Mary will be at 10:00am, Friday, February 3, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at Kechi Cemetery. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Dennis Adamah; sons, Humphrey Adamah, Jesse Adamah,...
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