Obituaries

Mary Alice (Ferrell) Sperry, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.No service will be held.She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Mary Ellen (Andrew) Ferrell, and siblings, Jack Ferrell, Joe Ferrell, Max Ferrell, Jeannie Ferrell, and Don Ferrell.She is survived by her...

Keith E. Brown, 53, died March 31, 2026.He was born Jan. 8, 1973, at Kingman, the son of Donald E. and Donna Rogene Carter Brown.Keith was an aerospace machinist.

Kenneth Eugene Bradfield, of Argonia, passed away at his home on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 67.Ken was born the son of James and Geneva (Robertson) Bradfield on Dec. 11, 1958, in Wichita.

Richard Maurice Harding, 87, peacefully went home to be with his heavenly father on March 13, 2026.Born on the family farm in Cheney on Nov. 27, 1938, to Maurice and Goldie Harding, he was the only son with four sisters.

Mary Jane Haden received her eternal reward as she passed on March 16, 2026. She will be joyfully reunited with her husband of 68 years, Leon, and numerous family and close friends who have preceded her.Mary was born on July 14, 1930, Glade, Ark. She was one of 11 children.

Merita “Rita” Margaret (Walker) Lovato, 74, of Milton, passed away on March 14, 2026.Rita was born on Oct. 29, 1951, in WaKeeney, Kan., to Violet and Irvin Walker. She lived a life centered around family, kindness, and creativity.

Alice Jacobs, 94, homemaker, of Wichita, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026.Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, and funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, both at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church.Alice is preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Evelyn Orth;...

Donald Gilbert Black was born to Farrell and Irene (O’Brien) Black on October 12, 1936, in Cheney. He was a 1954 graduate of Cheney High School.

Robert “Bob” Louis Kerschen, 90, of Cunningham, went home to be with his Lord on March 8, 2026.

Barabara H. Hahn, 92, of Garden Plain, died on March 6, 2026.