Obituaries

Caral Raye Norris

Caral Raye Norris

May 21, 2014

Norris, Caral Raye, born Nov 20, 1932, went to the Lord May 21, 2014. Born in Santa Monica, CA, worked ground floor avionics in 1950 for Litton in Beverly Hills, Burr-Brown in Tucson, IFR and Beech in Wichita. She is survived by her son, Edward Fain, daughters, Ellen Honeycutt, Linda Houser, Sandra Lee, Laurie (Darrell) Anderson, brother, James Marx, sister...

Richard "Dick" Baker

Richard "Dick" Baker

May 12, 2014

Baker, Richard (Dick), 79, retired brick mason, passed away May 12, 2014. He was born on November 17, 1934 in Carthage Mo. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mary Baker Haller. He is survived by his sister Susan Barker of Independence, KS, son Randy Baker, daughter Kathy (Sam) Murray, grandchildren, Heath, DeAndra, Clint, Taylor and Jacob...

Tracy D. Nolt

Tracy D. Nolt

May 11, 2014

Nolt, Tracy D., age 41, City of Wichita water treatment plant employee, passed away May 11, 2014. Funeral services 2:00 PM Friday, Watson Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb, Wichita. Survivors: son, Cody, companion, Rachelle Lankford, mother, Asonjia (Dwane) Stewart, grandmother, Ruth Selvidge, brothers, Vance (Stacy) Nolt, Scott (Tanya) Nolt, step-brother, Dwane Jr. (Andrea) Stewart, step-sister, Rachel Powell, Raylene (Emilio) Vasquez....

Vonevichith Inthisith

Vonevichith Inthisith

May 10, 2014

Inthisith, Vonevichith, age 52, passed away May 10, 2014. Funeral services will be held Thursday May 15, at 1:30 pm at Watson Reflection Pointe Chapel, 3201 S Webb Rd. Wichita. Share memories at watsonfuneral.com

Clifford K Purvis

Clifford K Purvis

May 7, 2014

Purvis, Clifford K., age 58, passed away May 7, 2014. Cliff was an aerospace technician at Atlas Aerospace LLC. He was also an avid car racing fan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Marie Purvis, brothers, Robert and Roger Purvis, and nephew, Troy Purvis.  He is survived by his daughter, Wendy Slawson of Topeka, brothers, Ronnie...

Ruth Edna Pirner

Ruth Edna Pirner

May 3, 2014

Pirner, Ruth, age 90, passed peacefully on May 3, 2014. Born in Hartsburg, Mo. January 25, 1924, the youngest of 6 children, Ruth retired from Montgomery Wards after 25 years of service. Survived by her 3 children Teresa (Robert) Jackson, Dan (Cathy) Pirner , and Debra McCarley, 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Services will be Friday...

Connie R. Halverson

Connie R. Halverson

May 2, 2014

Halverson, Connie R. (Hill), age 65, Wescon machine operator, passed away May 2, 2014.  The visitation with the family will be from 2 - 4 PM Sunday, with funeral services 11:00 AM Monday, both in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb.  Survived by her loving family, husband, Gene, step-daughter, Teri (Don) Flannery, Indianapolis, IN, step-son, Doug...

Morris D. Erkolein

Morris D. Erkolein

Apr 26, 2014

Erkolein, Morris D., age 83, ret. VA Medical Center pharmacy technician, passed away April 26, 2014.  Memorial services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb.  Morris was an  H O model trains enthusiast for over 60 years, who loved his wife and adored his cats.  Preceded in death by his brother Gordon Jerome Erkolein.  Survived by his...

Wilma L. Vasey

Wilma L. Vasey

Apr 25, 2014

Vasey, Wilma L. (Parker), age 85, homemaker, born February 6, 1929 in Joplin, MO, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Vasey.  A Celebration of Wilma's life will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, Countryside Christian Church.  Survived by her sons, Jim (Shelly) Vasey, Wichita, Alan (Shelly) Vasey, Tucson, AZ, daughter, Marilyn...

Phil Webb

Phil Webb

Apr 20, 2014

Webb, Phillip Wayne "Phil", age 72, ret. Boeing/Cessna machinist, was called home Easter Sunday surrounded by his loving family in Terrell, TX.  Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb, Wichita.  Phil was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothy, sister, Bonnie Chrans, grandson, Brian Bazil,...

Dep Ngoc Luong

Dep Ngoc Luong

Apr 12, 2014

Luong, Dep Ngoc, age 55, Wichita Eagle distribution employee, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be 3:00 - 7:00 PM Monday, 5:00 - 7:00 Tuesday, 5:00 - 8:00 Wednesday, with Traditional Buddhist Service 1:30 Thursday, all at Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb, Wichita, KS.  Survived by her husband, Hung Duc Doan, son,...

Steve Dinkel

Steve Dinkel

Apr 9, 2014

Steve Dinkel, age 61, passed away April 9, 2014. Steve was a retired manager at Boeing. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Linda, sons, Jason Dinkel of Wichita and Adam (Whitney) Dinkel of Olathe, daughters Stevi of Wichita and Tisha Martin of Destin, FL, mother, Irene Dinkel of Victoria, Ks, granddaughter Breahna Perez, grandson Layton Dinkel and...

Thai Phengchanhone

Thai Phengchanhone

Apr 9, 2014

Phengchanhone, Thai, age 73, retired homemaker passed away April 9, 2014 in San Diego, CA.  Traditional Buddhist Services held Saturday April 19, 2014,  at the Garden Chapel at Watson Reflection Pointe, Wichita Kansas.

Sherry Huxtable

Sherry Huxtable

Apr 4, 2014

Huxtable, Sharon "Sherry", age 72, ret. BG Products office manager, passed away April 4, 2014.  Visitation with the family present will be from 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, at Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb.  Funeral services 2:00 PM  Wednesday, University Friends Church.  Survived by her loving family, husband of 40 years, Tom, children, Penny (Vic) Kylar, Wichita, Cheryl Whittington, Wichita,...

Blanche Sommerhauser

Blanche Sommerhauser

Apr 3, 2014

Sommerhauser, Blanche, age 90, ret. Dillons cashier, passed away April 3, 2014.  Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Monday, April 7, 2014, at Cedar Chapel UMC.  Survivors: son, Jack Mercer, Wichita, daughters, Pat Vincent, Denver, Janice Garten, Wichita. 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great- grandchildren. Memorials to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202-3805. Share memories at watsonfuneral.com

Joy Ellen Carter

Joy Ellen Carter

Apr 1, 2014

Carter, Joy Ellen (Slater), 76, passed away  April 1, 2014.  Joy was a retired USD 259 teacher.  Born to Dr. Paul R. Slater and Daisy Slater on January 18, 1938, she was the middle of five children. Her parents were Disciples of Christ Missionaries in China until the start of World War II. Her family moved to Wichita in the...

Troy McMahon

Troy McMahon

Mar 30, 2014

McMahon, Troy, age 45, passed away March 30, 2014.  Funeral services will be Friday, 11:00 AM Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb.  Survivors:  wife, Tera, son, Troy, daughters, Crystal, Jessica, Tori, brothers, Rick, Bruce, sisters, Jenny Ransom, Deanna Mason, Tracy Phillips, Rhonda Ockert, 7 grandchildren.  Share memories at watsonfuneral.com

Janie A Ball

Janie A Ball

Mar 24, 2014

Ball, Janie Ann (Looper), born July 10, 1955, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2014. Janie was the oldest daughter of Junior Lee and Euleta “Norene” Wagoner-Looper. Preceded in death by brother, Jay Lee Looper, and daddy, Junior Lee Looper, paternal grandparents, Jeremiah Looper and Mary Jane Atkins-Looper, maternal grandparents, James Elchea Wagoner and Della Young-Wagoner. She...

Patricia J. Buell

Patricia J. Buell

Mar 24, 2014

Buell, Patricia J., age 76, passed away March 24, 2014.  Funeral service will be Monday March 31, 10:00 AM at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Mulvane.  Preceded in death by her parents, Peter J. and Clarisse (DiMeyer) Maloney, brother, James Maloney.  Survived by sons, Carlos "Monte" Jr. (Lori) Buell, Joliet, IL, Matthew J. Buell, Joliet, IL, Michael J. (Pete) Buell, Indianapolis, IN, Robert P....

Trevor Scott

Trevor Scott

Mar 21, 2014

Scott, Trevor, 43, passed away March 21, 2014. Trevor was an Army veteran of Operation Desert Storm and a UPS/FedEx sorter at Mid-Continent Airport. He is survived by his mother, Terry Sharon, Wichita, father, Roger (Pat) Scott, The Villages, FL, step-sister, Shandee Johnson and husband Mack Pickens, Wichita, nephew Braden Pickens. A visitation begins at 5:00 PM Friday, March 28,...