Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
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...
María del Carmen Arreola Ortiz
May 12, 2026
Con profundo dolor anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra madre María del Carmen Arreola de Urbina.
María del Carmen Arreola de Urbina Q.E.P.D. Falleció el 12 de Mayo 2026 a los 83 años de edad, habiendo recibido los santos Sacramentos.Casada pos 65 años con Luis Urbina Núñez, procrearon juntos 8 hijos. Carmen fue una esposa dedicada a su familia, gran madre, abuela...
Doris J. Walker
May 11, 2026
Doris J. Walker, 61, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service has been planned for 10 am, Saturday, May 30, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway.
Doris was preceded in death by her father, Delbert Walker and son, James Hale. She is survived by her husband, Chris Greaves; mother, Joyce Taylor; daughter, Amanda Walker; son, Delbert...
Tom Gillan
May 11, 2026
Thomas George Gillan Jr. was born September 3, 1987, in Springfield, Massachusetts. His father affectionately called him T.J. (short for Tom Jr.), a nickname used by family; but to his friends, he was simply Tom. When Tom was eight years old, his father passed away. Even now, his mother is grateful for the village of family and friends who quietly...
Kay K Wallace
May 8, 2026
Kay K Wallace, author and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026.
Kay was born on November 20, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas. Along with her parents, Dwight and Jodie, and her two older brothers, Wayne and Dwight, she enjoyed spending time at their family ranch near Leon, Kansas.
After graduating from East High School in Wichita, she attended the University of...
Milton Leon Devenney
May 8, 2026
Milton "Butch" L. Devenney, 83, passed away surrounded by family on May 8, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Butch joined the Marines in 1960 where he served his country at the start of the Vietnam War. During his service, he learned to drive a truck. After the Marines, he started his 35-year career as an over the road trucker. He would haul...
Tom Miller
May 7, 2026
Thomas Floyd Miller, passed away May 7, 2026. He was born on March 15, 1931 in Wichita, Kansas to parents, Thomas Floyd Miller and Georgia Mae Brane. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, and stepfather, Dwight Burge. He is survived by family members, Bill Gillette, Darlene Brownlee, Bonnie Wescoat, Doris Sacheo, and Virginia Wood.
Tom graduated from Wichita...
Deb Evans
May 5, 2026
Deborah Jean Evans, 72, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Deb spent her working career as a records specialist, serving in this role for multiple fortune 500 companies. After her formal working career, Deb couldn't sit still, and turned her hobby of designing and making jewelry into a business. She would travel the state of Kansas with her husband,...
Glen A Rodman, Jr.
May 4, 2026
Glen A. Rodman Jr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 4, 2026. Born on June 12, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas, Glen lived a life defined by strong family bonds, dedicated military service, and meaningful personal connections.
Glen’s commitment to his country was a defining part of his character. He served with honor in the United States...
Adria McKay
May 3, 2026
Adria Lee (Tauer) McKay was born on January 12, 1951, in Manhattan, Kansas, to Leroy and Audrey Tauer.
She attended Chisholm Trail Elementary School and graduated from Wichita Heights High School in December 1968. Adria went on to further her education, earning a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Friends University in 1998.
She began her working life at Hy's Carryout...
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