Gloria Bayless (Stephens) Bayless
Aug 28, 2014
Gloria Ann Bayless, 85, died on Aug. 28, 2014, at her home in Wichita, KS. She was born Nov. 7, 1928 in Little Rock, AR to Frances Elizabeth Puryear and Adolph Anthony Stephens. Gloria was raised and educated in Little Rock, AR. About 1940, her family moved to Wichita to get better-paying work because of World War II. After visiting...
Emma Roach (Stout) Roach
Aug 25, 2014
Emma L. Roach (Stout) 86. Heaven received a special angel. Emma peacefully passed away at home in Wellington,Ks on Aug. 25, 2014. She was born on Dec. 13, 1927 in Blackwell, OK. She was happily married to Edward L. Roach for 56 years who preceded her in death. Emma was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend....
Fora Farajpanahi (O'Donnell) Farajpanahi
Aug 24, 2014
Fora Mae Farajpanahi was born Dec. 4, 1951 in Wichita, Ks. to Vergil and Harriett Elizabeth (Hemminghaus) O'Donnell. She died at her home with family surrounding her on Aug. 24, 2014 at the age of 62. Fora was a beloved wife, mother, educator and friend to all who knew her. She was a para educator at McCollom Elementary. Fora was...
Samuel L. Stathis
Aug 18, 2014
Samuel L. Stathis, was born May 9, 1924 in Wichita, Kansas to Christos and Henrietta Olga (Deaver) Stathis. He died August 18, 2014 in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 90. Samuel was an active member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church taking pride in the care of the church and its grounds. He was also a retired stockroom...
Kathryn Griffith (Pearcy) Griffith
Jul 31, 2014
Dr. Kathryn Pearcy Griffith, 91, died July 31, 2014. She was Budget Director serving under President Harry Corbin when the University at Wichita was a municipal University. Prior to the university entering the State system at higher education, she became a member of the Political Science Dept.. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2014, at Eastminster...
Grace Ferris (Neidholt) Ferris
Jul 28, 2014
Grace L. Ferris, 90, missionary, went home to be with her Lord on July 28, 2014. Visitation Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Funeral service Friday 1:00 p.m., both at Old Mission Mortuary. Survived by sons, Monty Ferris, Fred Ferris, Kenneth Short; daughters, Kathleen Mercer, Donna Waddell, Jill Martin, Claudia Davis; sister,...
Twila Groves (Dennett) Groves
Jul 27, 2014
Groves, Twila J. (Dennett), 95, resident of Grasslands Estates, passed away July 27, 2014. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Harlan; brother, Melvin Dennett; sisters, Dorothy Whitson, Wilma Coulson and Darlene Bryan. Survivors include son, Ron Groves (Mary Lindeman); daughter, Dana (Marvin) Albertson; grandchildren, Angie (Troy) Thissen, Lori Albertson; great grandchildren, Ashlie & Hunter Thissen; numerous nieces and...
Jay Samuel Rodney
Jul 26, 2014
Rodney, Jay Samuel, 91, died Saturday, July 26, 2014. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp., Fifth Division and was a survivor of Iwo Jima March 26, 1946. His brothers, Glenn Rodney and Earl Rodney also served in the United States Military. Preceded in death; wife of 65 years, Betty Marie Rodney; grandson, Clinton Shulda. Survivors; daughters,...