Obituaries

Thomas M. Freeman

Thomas M. Freeman

Sep 8, 2005

Freeman, Thomas M. “Sarge”, 71, retired United States Air Force master sergeant died Thursday, September 8. Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Monday, September 12 at Watson’s Garden Chapel. He was an active member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. Survivors include his beloved wife June (Meakin), sons, Terrie, Tim, & Tommie Freeman, all of Wichita, daughter, Julie...

Chelsea I. Gerbitz

Chelsea I. Gerbitz

Sep 5, 2005

Gerbitz, Chelsea, age 15, Augusta High School sophomore and Augusta Orioles Varsity Cheerleader, passed away Monday, September 5, 2005. The Visitation with the family will be held from 5 - 7 PM Thursday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb Road, Wichita, with services scheduled for 10:00 AM Friday, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 600 N....

Paul P. Miller

Paul P. Miller

Aug 27, 2005

Miller, Paul, age 71, United States Air Force TSGT, Ret., and aircraft industry final inspector, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2005. The visitation with the family present will be held from 7 - 8 PM Tuesday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Funeral Home. Military graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Wednesday, at the Mulvane Cemetery. He is survived...

Tiffiny Jae Leary-Burton

Tiffiny Jae Leary-Burton

Aug 26, 2005

Leary-Burton, Tiffiny Jae, 40, Massage Therapist, died Friday, Aug. 26, 2005. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, at Watson’s Garden Chapel. She was an active member of the local belly dancing community. Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Ernie and Paul Abshier. Survivors include her loving husband, Shannon Burton of the home, mother, Sherry Cusick of Wichita,...

Michael D. Engstrom

Michael D. Engstrom

Aug 24, 2005

Engstrom, Michael D., 50, of Derby, KS, Kirby Vacuum District Trainer, died Wednesday, August 24. A visitation with the family present will be held from 2-4 Sunday, with Funeral services scheduled for 10:00 AM Monday, both at Watson’s Garden Chapel. A luncheon will follow the service at the Mulvane EMS Building, 910 E. Main. Mike was born on July 24,...

Kit Leroy McCormick

Kit Leroy McCormick

Aug 16, 2005

McCormick, Kit L., 59, heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday, August, 16. A visitation with the family present will be held from 6-8PM Wednesday in Watson’s Garden Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00PM Thursday, also in the Garden Chapel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Muriel McCormick, and twin sister, Kathy. Survivors include his wife, Kelly...

Virginia F. Willard

Virginia F. Willard

Aug 15, 2005

Willard, Virginia Flo (Foster), 82, former co-owner & operator of Bright’s Grill with her husband for about 30 years in Ft. Scott, KS, and former 4th National Bank of Wichita employee died Monday, August 15. A visitation with the family present will be held from 7-8 PM Thursday in Watson’s Garden Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00PM Friday at...

James W. Coke

James W. Coke

Aug 10, 2005

Coke, James W., 89, retired machinist and minister, died Wednesday, Aug. 10. Graveside services to be held 10AM Saturday, at the Greenwood Cemetery, Oatville. Survivors include daughters, Judy Baxter of Udall, Mary White of Newton, IA, sons, Jim and Richard Coke of Wichita, and Tom Coke of Belle Plaine, 16 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Watson's Garden...

Jerri Marie Taylor

Jerri Marie Taylor

Aug 7, 2005

Taylor, Jerri Marie (Wilks) was born June 8, 1966 in Oklahoma City, OK. The daughter of Lionel & Ruby Wilks. She went to be with her parents on August 7, 2005. She spent her childhood in Wichita, KS. She married her life partner and they have had 18 wonderful years together. They had five children and four grandchildren. Those who...

Betty A. Alexander

Betty A. Alexander

Aug 5, 2005

Alexander, Betty A., age 75, ret. Raytheon blue print planner, passed away Friday, August 5, 2005. Services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Monday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Funeral Home, with burial following at Dexter, KS. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Sacket, Wichita, Deborah Bell, Higginsville, MO, Terri Nelson, Dallas, TX, son, Bill Moore, Jr, step-daughter, Elaine...

Ray O Moran, Jr.

Ray O Moran, Jr.

Aug 3, 2005

Moran, Jr, Ray O, age 56, KOCH Mineral Services, Vice President of Engineering and Technology, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2005. A visitation with the family will be held from 7 - 8 PM Friday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Funeral Home, with services scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, at the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 7011...

Thongthet Khounkhouamdy

Thongthet Khounkhouamdy

Jul 27, 2005

Khounkhouamdy, Thongthet, Laotian Government personnell employee, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2005. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Funeral Home. Tributes may be sent to the family via watsonfuneral.com.

Gerald L. Michaud

Gerald L. Michaud

Jul 18, 2005

Michaud, Gerald L., 76, passed away July 18, 2005, peacefully at home. Jerry was born February 16, 1929, in Morganville, Kansas to Leo and Alma. He obtained college and law degrees from Washburn University. Jerry practiced law in Wichita for over 50 years. He earned national acclaim for his pioneering efforts in products liability and medical negligence litigation. His accomplishments...

Robert E. Brockert

Robert E. Brockert

Jul 17, 2005

Brockert, Robert E., age 74, ret. road supervisor, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2005. Private family services. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Fern (Knowles) Brockert. He is survived by his wife, Patsy, sons, James and his wife Janet Brokert, William and his wife Teri Brockert, both of Leavenworth, KS, grandchildren, Chrisopher, Dustin, Nicholas, Benjamin, Alyssa...

James William Cox

James William Cox

Jul 17, 2005

Cox, James William Marion, 78, retired draftsman, died Thursday, July 14, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, wife, and one son. Survivors include, his mother, Edna Falls of Wichita, daughter, Lisa Cox of Wichita, sister, Patsy Dick of Houston, Tx, brother, Rox Cox, and grandchildren, Darnell,Jr., Asia, and Arie Burl. Watson Funeral Home & Garden Chapel.

Alice T. Engels

Alice T. Engels

Jul 16, 2005

Engels, Alice T., age 78, homemaker and farmer, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2005. Visitation will be Monday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, in the Garden Chapel of Watson Funeral Home. The Rosary will follow at 7:00 PM, at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Andover. The Funeral Mass is scheduled for Tuesday, 10:00 AM, at the church. She was...

Harold L. Smith

Harold L. Smith

Jul 13, 2005

Smith, Harold L., 74, retired Grain Elevator Inspector, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 13, 2005. Graveside funeral services will be held 2 PM Monday, July 18, at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence, KS. A visitation with the family present will be on Sunday from 3-5PM in the Garden Chapel at Watson Funeral Home. Harold was...

James Victor Vail

James Victor Vail

Jul 13, 2005

Vail, James Victor, 68, retired Air Force Tech Sargent, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, July 18, at Watson’s Garden Chapel with burial following at the Mulvane Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-8PM at the funeral home. James was an active member of the American Legion Post 136 and...

Ramona D. Vaughn

Ramona D. Vaughn

Jun 1, 2005

Vaughn, Ramona Dee, 92, passed away June 1, 2005. Visitation Monday, 5-7 PM in the Garden Chapel of Watson Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb Road, Wichita, KS. Service Tuesday, 11:30 AM, Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 3700 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita, KS, burial in the family plot, Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence KS. Preceeded in death by her husband, Vernon Ray, her brother,...

Ressie F. Cole

Ressie F. Cole

May 26, 2005

Cole, Ressie F. (Carter), 89, died Thursday, May 26, 2005. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 31, 2005 in the Garden Chapel of Watson Funeral Home, 3201 S. Webb Rd. A family visitation will be Wednesday, June 1, from 6-8 PM at the Cox-Blevins Funeral Home in Salem, Arkansas. Ressie was born July 1, 1915, in West...