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Sidney T. Watkins

Sidney T. Watkins

Jan 23, 2016

WICHITA,  KANSAS

SIDNEY  THOMAS  WATKINS, 68, retired Boeing Aircraft Director of Assembly, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016, in his home with his loving family surrounding him. He was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Eldon Clarence Watkins and Bernadene Sammy (Mitchell) Watkins. He was a graduate of North High School, Wichita,...

Dan "Pa Pa" Unicapher

Dan "Pa Pa" Unicapher

Jan 20, 2016

PARK CITY, KANSAS DAN "Pa Pa" UNCAPHER, 66, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. He was born in Woodburn, Oregon to Edward and Betty (Wait) Uncapher. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He is a retired Business owner. He was preceded in death...

Barbara Wilson

Barbara Wilson

Jan 20, 2016

WICHITA,  KANSAS

BARBARA  JEAN  WILSON, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016.  She was born in Hutchinson, Kansas to Durlin James Wilson and Eva Viola (Kennedy) Wilson. She was a retired bookkeeper for H & R Block. She is survived by her daughters Diane Hundley of Wichita and Cindy Jo Martin of Goddard;...

Bryce Swingle

Bryce Swingle

Jan 20, 2016

VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS BRYCE ALAN SWINGLE, 42, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. He was born in Englewood, Colorado to Billy E. and Linda Swingle. Bryce attended grade and high school in Valley Center. He was a 1992 graduate of Valley Center High School and after graduation attended Emporia State University. After living in Las Vegas for a few...

Cynthia (Mosher) Ricker

Cynthia (Mosher) Ricker

Jan 19, 2016

MEDICINE LODGE,  KANSAS

CYNTHIA  SUE  (MOSHER) RICKER

62, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016.  She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Nelson Lawrence Mosher and Nellie Marie (Blaker) Mosher. She is survived by her husband John W. Ricker of the home; son Cy (Melissa) Ricker; grandchildren, Gabriel Manns, Sernia Ricker, Levy...

Lavona (Riggs) Marsh

Lavona (Riggs) Marsh

Jan 18, 2016

ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS LAVONA KAY (RIGGS) MARSH, 71, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. She was born in Caldwell, Kansas to Laurence R. and Wanda Junerose (Cox) Riggs. She worked as Customer Support for the Internal Revenue Service. LaVona is survived by her children LaQuita (Todd) Harris of Newkirk, Oklahoma and Doug Marsh of Wichita; grandchildren Justin Marsh, Krista Marsh...

Mary Louise White

Mary Louise White

Jan 17, 2016

VALLEY CENTER,  KANSAS

MARY  'LOUISE' (RICHARDSON) WHITE, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016.  She was born in Pyatt, Arkansas to Richard Francis Richardson and Janie Melissa (Burns) Richardson. On March 26, 1961, she married the love of her life, Carmen 'Everett' White. Louise loved her family...

Karen (Wilkinson) Polly

Karen (Wilkinson) Polly

Jan 17, 2016

WICHITA, KANSAS KAREN ANN (WILKINSON) POLLY 73, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016. She was born to Jessie and Frances Wilkinson. Growing up in Lambert, Oklahoma, Karen was a 1960 graduate of Lambert High School and moved to Wichita, Kansas to attend Wesley's School of Nursing. As a student nurse, she...

Robert J. Voegeli

Robert J. Voegeli

Jan 11, 2016

VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS ROBERT JOSEPH VOEGELI, 69, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Leo and Marie (Meyers) Voegeli. He was a 1964 graduate of North High School, Wichita, Kansas. He worked as an Oilfield Supervisor and was an OTR Truck Driver. He is survived by his wife Linda of the home; sons...

C. W. "Corky" Armstrong

C. W. "Corky" Armstrong

Jan 9, 2016

VALLEY  CENTER,  KANSAS

C. W.  "CORKY"  ARMSTRONG, 87, retired Boeing Aircraft Engineering Coordinator, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016, in his home with loving family to help him on his journey. He was born on July 17, 1928, to Fred Douglas Armstrong and Ava Naomi (McKinney) Armstrong. He grew up...

Frances (Levings) Mcvay

Frances (Levings) Mcvay

Jan 7, 2016

WICHITA,  KANSAS

FRANCES  CAROL  (LEVINGS) MCVAY, 79, retired Librarian for the Wichita Public Library, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016.  She was born in Buffalo, Oklahoma to Henry Raymond Levings and Bertha Norma (Acord) Levings. She is survived by her husband Mark of the home; children Steven (Jill) Wilson of Kingsport, Tennessee, Ruby (Monty)...

Cynthia (Cromer) Strodtman

Cynthia (Cromer) Strodtman

Jan 7, 2016

VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS CYNTHIA JANELLE STRODTMAN Strodtman, Cynthia Janelle (Cromer), 54, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016. She was born in Nashville, Kansas to Samuel Doyle Cromer and Loretta Gloria (Mosher) Cromer. She was a graduate of Pratt Skyline High School, Pratt, Kansas. She married the love of her life, Gary Strodtman in Pratt, Kansas on January 5, 1980....

Helena Maria Diaz

Helena Maria Diaz

Jan 6, 2016

WICHITA, KANSAS HELENA MARIA DIAZ , 30, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Wichita, Kansas. She is survived by her husband Carlos Perales; children Antonio Diaz, Jaylianna Diaz and Adianna Perales, all of the home; mother Carmen D. Talavera of Wichita; sister Monica Chavez of Wichita; brothers James Guillen, Jr. and Jose Diaz, Jr., both of Wichita;...

Karen (Vickers) Gibson-Soto

Karen (Vickers) Gibson-Soto

Jan 5, 2016

WICHITA,  KANSAS

KAREN  BETH  GIBSON-SOTO, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016.  She was born in Thomas, Oklahoma to Wayne E. Vickers and Dovie Viona (Self) Vickers. She was a graduate of Enid High School, Enid, Oklahoma.  Karen worked for Ryder Leasing as an Accounts Payable Clerk. She enjoyed her family and being a witness....

Dixie (Magee) Helt

Dixie (Magee) Helt

Jan 4, 2016

WICHITA, KANSAS DIXIE MAE (MAGEE) HELT, 68, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. She was born in Bethany, Missouri to Elby Lee Magee and Mildred (Darvy) Magee. On March 25, 1977 at Prairie Village, Kansas, she married the love of her life, R. Dwayne Helt. Dixie enjoyed her family and was a wonderful wife, mom and grandmother. She had worked...

Kimberly (Drew) Davis

Kimberly (Drew) Davis

Jan 2, 2016

EL DORADO,  KANSAS

KIMBERLY  DIANE  (DREW)  DAVIS, 60, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016.  She was born in Salem, Oregon to James William Drew and Velma (Horton) Drew. After graduation of High School and College, she became a Community Living Supervisor. Kim is survived by her husband Eddie Davis; son Brad Sherry of...

Donnie R. Brooks

Donnie R. Brooks

Jan 1, 2016

PEABODY, KANSAS Donnie Brooks, 69, retired assembly worker, went to be with the Lord on Friday January 1, 2016 at Peabody Health and Rehab, Peabody. He was born at Newton May 19, 1946 to Harold and Bertha (Friday) Brooks. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Alice Fensky and sister in law Sharlene (Brunner) Brooks, niece Patricia Fensky...

Oliver "Bud" Purbaugh

Oliver "Bud" Purbaugh

Jan 1, 2016

WICHITA, KANSAS Oliver (Bud) Orison Purbaugh (1919 – 2016) Oliver Orison Purbaugh was born March 30, 1919 in a sod house on the Purbaugh homestead north of Wallace, Nebraska to George Dewey Purbaugh and Esther Murray Purbaugh. Most people knew him as 'Bud.' His family moved to Monrovia, California when he was 3 years old. As a young school-aged boy...

Mary Jane (Nelson) Miller

Mary Jane (Nelson) Miller

Dec 30, 2015

WICHITA MARY JANE (NELSON) MILLER, 97, retired Farmland Industries Accountant, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. She was born in Winner, South Dakota to Victor and Olga Nelson. She is survived by her daughter Judith Chizek of Kansas City, Missouri; son William and Susan Miller of Wichita; three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

Garnelle C. Brayfield

Garnelle C. Brayfield

Dec 29, 2015

PARK  CITY,  KANSAS

GARNELLE  C.  BRAYFIELD, 94, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015, following a lengthy illness.  She was a past member of the Park City Park Board, served as the Commodities Coordinator for the Park City area, held several posts in the Park City VFW Auxiliary, served as Treasurer for the Park...