Obituaries

Benjamin Kallie Maddox

Benjamin Kallie Maddox

Oct 27, 2012

Maddox, Benjamin Kallie, age 33, tool specialist for Thur Tubing Solutions, lost his battle against cancer October 27, 2012. He was born January 2, 1979 in Wichita, Ks; his love of travel led him all over the US, finally settling in Oklahoma City. Ben graduated from Rose State College with Associates in Science. He is survived by Parents, Chuck and...

Thomas T. Clough

Thomas T. Clough

Oct 27, 2012

Clough, Thomas T., age 25, died Saturday, October 27, 2012, as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral Service will be 7:00 PM Thursday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb. Survived by his parents, Piyawat and Carla Clough, Daniel Clough, Christina Clough. Watson Funeral Home handling arrangements. Share memories of Thomas at watsonfuneral.com

Karen Eulene Smith

Karen Eulene Smith

Oct 22, 2012

Smith, Karen, 77, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012. She is survived by her husband Bob, son Jay (Debbie) of Wichita, daughter Jolene (Jeff) Jameson of Oklahoma City and five grandchildren: Lindsey Smith, Whitney Smith, Kelsey Smith, Jarrod Jameson and Jacob Jameson. Also surviving are sister Daythel Anderson, brother Lynn Clabough, brother-in-law Charles Hargis all...

Christopher John Bibbee

Christopher John Bibbee

Oct 20, 2012

Bibbee, Christopher J., age 61, ret. US Army Veteran of 26 yrs., passed away October 20, 2012. Memorial services 10:00 AM Saturday, Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb. Survived by his sons, Jack, Christopher, daughters, Laura Brennan and Alicia (Justin) Flint, brother, Melvin Bibbee. Watson Funeral Home handling services. Share memories at watsonfuneral.com

Sylvia I. McGinnis

Sylvia I. McGinnis

Oct 17, 2012

McGinnis, Sylvia I., age 82, nurse aide and homemaker, passed away October 17, 2012. The visitation with the family will be from 6 - 8 PM Friday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb, with funeral services at 10:00 AM Saturday, Rose Hill United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Fredonia, KS. Survived by her loving...

Esburn T. James, Jr

Esburn T. James, Jr

Oct 16, 2012

Esburn Theron James, Jr, son of Esburn T. James,sr and Eleanor A. Titus, was born May 19, 1935 on a farm near Verdon, Richardson Co., Nebraska and passed away at his home north of Derby, Kansas on Oct. 16, 2012 at the age of 77 years. He was married at Hiawatha, Kansas on Nov. 23, 1957 to Joanne E. Curless....

Clark S. Engle

Clark S. Engle

Oct 14, 2012

Clark S. Engle, 70, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born March 27, 1942 to the union of Ray Engle and Dorothy Clark Engle of Abilene, Kansas. He attended Abilene Public Schools and graduated in 1960. He attended Fort Hays where he majored in Physical Education. Clark was an offensive tackle for the Tigers and...

Coffey Don

Coffey Don

Oct 9, 2012

Coffey, Don, age 81, ret. Boeing employee, departed this life on October 9, 2012. He is survived by his loving family, wife, June, sons, Randy (Kimberly) Coffey, Kendall Coffey, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Also his brothers Amos Coffey, Carl Coffey and sisters Aileen Rhoades and Donna Farmer. The visitation with the family present will begin at 9:00 AM followed...

Julies R. Polidoro

Julies R. Polidoro

Oct 8, 2012

Polidoro, Julies R., age 81, ret. State of Kansas Evaluator, passed away October 9, 2012. Memorial Services will be 3:00 PM Friday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb. Survived by his loving family, wife, Linda, Son, Scott, grandchildren, Daniel and Julia, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Watson Funeral Home in charge. Share memories at watsonfuneral.com

Curtis H. Davis

Curtis H. Davis

Oct 6, 2012

Davis, Curtis H., age 59, former Pro Audio sound engineer, passed away October 6, 2012. The Celebration of Life Services will be held at Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb, at 2:00 PM Wednesday. Burial will follow in Reflection Pointe Cemetery. He is survived by his loving family, daughter, Melody (Scott) McComas, sons, Kevin Davis, Sean Ballinger, brother, Stacy (Sherrie)...

Doris E. Beard

Doris E. Beard

Oct 5, 2012

Beard, Doris E., age 85, former Dinning-Beard Realtors owner, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 5, 2012. Doris was a devoted volunteer to her church family where she never met a stranger and was an accomplished business woman, achieving both Kansas Association and Wichita's Broker of the Year. Preceded in death by her husband Robert G. and her...

Jon Baker

Jon Baker

Sep 29, 2012

Baker, Jon, age 66, ret. Farm Credit Bank Vice President/Controller, passed away Sept. 29, 2012. Survived by Patricia Baker, son, Jon (Pamela) Baker, Leawood, KS, daughters, Jennifer (Mark) Webb, Arvada, CO, Jamie Baker, Wichita, 5 grandchildren. Jon was a veteran of the U S Air Force. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Watson Funeral...

Gertrude "Trudy" Spence

Gertrude "Trudy" Spence

Sep 25, 2012

Spence, Gertrude "Trudy", age 77, loving wife, passed away September 25, 2012. The visitation with the family present will be from 6 - 8 PM Friday, with funeral services 10:00 AM Saturday, both in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb. Survived by her loving family, husband, Ernie, sons, Everett "Allen" Spence, Andover, Gary (Lavonna) Spence, Clearwater,...

Tommy Little

Tommy Little

Sep 24, 2012

Little, Tommy, age 63, retired from USD 259, Tom Little Construction, Coleman, NCR/ATT/LSI/Symbolis Logic/Enggenio, and Spirit, passed away September 24, 2012. The Rosary will be at 7:00 PM Thursday, with the Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM Friday, both at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3636 N. Ridge Road, Wichita. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Bobbi Little. Survived...

Clint Pierson

Clint Pierson

Sep 19, 2012

Pierson, Clint, age 24, Kansas National Guard, passed away Sept. 19, 2012, as a result of a car accident. Visitation with the family present will be from 6 - 8 PM Monday, at Watson Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb, with funeral services 10:30 AM Tuesday, Reformation Lutheran Church, 7601 E. 13th. Clint was preceded in death by his brother, Jerrod...

Betty M. Roberts

Betty M. Roberts

Sep 14, 2012

Roberts, Betty M., age 96, retired special ed teacher, passed away Sept. 14, 2012. Private family services. Survived by her sons, John (Sheri) Roberts, Derby, Jody (Dawn) Roberts, Valley Center, KS, daughters, Jean (Larry) Penner, Inman, KS, Judy Fredenburgh, Pittsburg, KS, Karen (Steve) Douglas, Oakfield, Maine, 8 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Memorial with Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple, Wichita,...

Glenda L Covert

Glenda L Covert

Sep 11, 2012

Covert, Glenda L., age 62, homemaker, passed away Sept. 11, 2012. Visitation with the family present will be from 6 - 8 PM Monday, with funeral services 1:00 PM Tuesday, both in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe, 3201 S. Webb. Survived by her loving family, husband, Henry, son, Greg (Kaila) Covert, Haysville, daughters, Dana (Tony) Manuel, Haysville, Lisa...

Annette M. Schibi

Annette M. Schibi

Sep 11, 2012

Schibi, Annette M., age 87, ret. hairdresser, passed away Sept. 11, 2012. She was formerly of Wichita and was living in Destin, Florida at the time of her passing. Private family services will be held. Survived by her daughter, Donna Hand, of Destin, FL, 1 grandchild and 3 great-grandchildren. Share memories at watsonfuneral.com

Wanda Mae Stumbaugh

Wanda Mae Stumbaugh

Sep 3, 2012

Stumbaugh, Wanda Mae, age 83, ret. Deluxe Checking proof reader,passed away Sept. 3, 2012. Cremation has taken place with Watson Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb. Private services will be held. Survived by son, Rick, Kansas City, sisters, Connie Ford, Wichita, Donna McAlexander, Oregon, brothers, Leland Berry, Wichita, Larry Berry, Branson, MO, 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Share memories at watsonfuneral.com

Sheila Rae Molen

Sheila Rae Molen

Sep 1, 2012

Molen, Sheila Rae, age 64, ret. after 42 yrs. with Wesley Medical Center as a critical care tech/unit clerk, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. Visitation with family present will be from 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, Watson Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb Road, Wichita, with funeral services at 1:00 PM Wednesday, at Central Christian Church Chapel. Preceded in death...