Obituaries & Memorials

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Alanah Nicole Taylor


WICHITA Taylor, Alanah Nicole, beloved daughter of Victoria Taylor, lived for five months before she was received into heaven as she was stillborn January 2, 2012. Alanah was preceded by her great-grandparents Patrick Dorsey and Edward Thompson. She is survived by her mother and friend Jacob Walterscheid, grandparents Robert and Nicole Dorsey; great-grandparents Sharon Ball, Catherine Thompson; uncles Robert Dorsey, Jr., Jordan Laymon; aunts Raquele Laymon, Michaela Dorsey; Thompson family of Wichita and Tulsa, OK, Craytor family, Galleher family, Lynes Family of San Diego, CA. Hollensbe family, Holland family, Laymon family, McPhail family and Walterscheid family of Wichita. A visitation for family and close friends will be held Thursday, January 5 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Agape’Care Cradle, 126 N. Emporia Street. Funeral service 1 p.m. on Friday at Glorious Bible Church, 1001 N. West Street. Following services, Alanah will be laid to rest at White Chapel Cemetery, 1824 N. Oliver Street in Wichita. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to AgapéCare Cradle at 126 N. Emporia St., P.O. Box 704, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0704 or online at www.agapecarecradle.org.

Nayeli Noemi Canas-Avalos

WICHITA Nayeli Noemi Canas-Avalos arrived to this earth on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Nayeli lived nine days then was joyously received into Heaven to live for eternity. Nayeli was preceded by her great-grandparents Ramon Canas and Elena Sanchez, and is survived by her parents Abraham Canas and Monica Avalos; grandparents Ramon and Milagros Canas, Adrian and Maria Nunez; great-grandparents Felix and Socorro Avalos; uncles Saul Canas, Charlie David Avalos, Adrian Nunez, Jr.; aunts Aide Canas, Maria Elena Canas, all of Wichita. Visitation and fellowship with family and friends 3 – 6 p.m. Sunday, November 27th at AgapéCare Cradle, 126 N. Emporia Street. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday at Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3040 N. Jackson Ave. Burial at White Chapel Cemetery in Wichita.

Kaylynn Sue Cornelius

WICHITA Cornelius, Kaylynn Sue, lived for four months before being received into heaven even as she arrived to earth on Friday, September 23rd, 2011. Kaylynn was preceded by her great-grandparents Keith Peak, Joe Cornelius, James Britt, Dick and Naomi Maninger. She is survived by her parents Tom and Adrienne Cornelius; brother Logan and sisters Brooklyn and Allison; grandparents Tom and Judy Cornelius of Wichita, Lyle and Sue Britt of Haysville; great-grandparents Dorothy Peak of Newton, Mary Ryan of Wichita, Mary Britt of Haysville; uncle Jeff Petersen (Becky) of AZ; aunts Denise Dreher (Darren), Stacy Hutchinson (Dave) of Wichita, Shelly Goscha (Rick) of Lawrence, Sandy Mackey (Bruce) of Goddard, Whitney Hulse of Haysville and many cousins. Memorial Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 21st at Believer’s Tabernacle, 2000 South Hillside in Wichita.. Memorial to A Better Choice, 3007 East Central, Wichita, Kansas 67214. Services by AgapéCare Cradle.

Jeremiah Emanual Rocco

WICHITA Rocco, Jeremiah Emanual lived for almost seven months before being received into heaven as he was stillborn on Friday, September 16th, 2011. Jeremiah was preceded by his great-grandparents Cortez and Deloris Nolan; uncle Satin Huffman; and aunt Cortenna Trigg. He is survived by his parents Jerry Rocco, Jr. and Cherelle Nolan; sisters Jalisha, Jakayla, Jai’lah and Jaza’mere Rocco, all of Wichita; grandparents Moses and Keshia Hoy, Cornelius Wilson, Dana Mayfield, Linear Coleman, Angela Reed, all of Wichita, and Jerry Rocco, Sr. of Mankato, MN; great-grandparents Joyce Simmons, Henry Harvy, Jacquelyn Ware, Evelyn Hoy, all of Wichita; uncles Elrecus Nolan, Romon Nolan, Cortez Nolan, Marcus Nolan, Dagon Wilson, Cornelius Wilson, Jr., George Childers, Dante Reed, Kennis Davis, all of Wichita, Jeremy Rocco of Ft. Riley and Justin Rocco of Mankato, MN; aunts Elana Reed, Kadejha Reed, Tierra Kindred, Shatekia Hoy, Keshionna Hoy, Tassion Davis, Raquel Welch, Patrice Outlaw, all of Wichita; cousins Inayjha Ware, Maleck Trigg, Illysha Reed, Fredrick Scott, all of Wichita and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins.. Visitation with family and friends 3 – 8 p.m. Thursday, September 22 at Agape’Care Cradle, 126 N. Emporia Street. Funeral service 1 p.m. Friday at Grace Chapel, 1302 West Harry St. Following the service, Jeremiah will be laid to rest at Maple Grove cemetery in Wichita.

Terry Rae Wilkins

WICHITA Wilkins, Terry Rae lived for more than four months before being received into heaven even as he arrived to earth on Friday, September 12th, 2011. Terry was preceded by his grandma Terri Ferris. He is survived by his parents Kenneth Wilkins and Susan Ferris-Wilkins; brother Taijae Lamont Wilkins; sisters Kenyshia Sarah Wilkins and Kimmah Kennai Wilkins; grandparents Dale Ferris (Pam Davis), Frank Wilkins and Sarah Mercer of Wichita; great-grandparents Charles & Ruth Ferris of Andover; uncles Frank Wilkins, Steve Wilkins, Richard Ferris, all of Wichita, Roy Wilkins of Tulsa, OK, Tom Ferris of Andover, Steven Ferris of El Dorado; aunts Debra Wilkins of Topeka and Janet Martin of Oklahoma; special friends Turi Cooper, Kayla Calloway and Rhonda Lowden. Visitation with family and friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, at 126 N. Emporia St. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday at Rivercrest Free Methodist Community Church, 136 North Emporia Street in Wichita. Memorial to Agape’Care Cradle.

Elizabeth Dianne Fruth

DERBY Fruth, Elizabeth Dianne, Beloved daughter of David and Keilah Fruth, lived for seven months before being received into heaven as she was stillborn on August 20, 2011. Elizabeth was preceded by her great-grandparents Alice Booth, Clara Frank, Milton Bowers, Roy Booth and Glenn Fruth. She is survived by her parents David and Keilah; grandparents Lynn and Priscilla Frank, Galen Fruth, Tina Baldwin, all of Wichita; great-grandparents Mary Fruth of McPherson, Lillian Bowers of Wichita, Robert Frank of Mediapolis, IA; uncles Kison Frank, Caleb Frank of Kansas City, Kevin Popp of Hoxie; aunts Karie Popp of Hoxie and Abbie Frank of Kansas City. Visitation with family and friends 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday, August 25 at Agape’Care Cradle, 126 N. Emporia Street in Wichita, and will be followed by a private service of remembrance for close family and friends on Friday. Elizabeth’s family has designated a memorial in lieu of flowers honoring her precious life to Agape’Care Cradle.

Ernesto Rivas

WICHITA Rivas, Ernesto was born Sat. July 30, 2011. He lived 3 hours 41 minutes then was joyously received into Jesus’ arms to live for eternity. Baby Ernesto is survived by his parents Jesus Rivas & Noa Cervantes; grandparents Alejo Rivas & Maria Lujan of Wichita, Jaime & Norma Cervantes of Mexico; many uncles, aunts & cousins. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wed. at 126 N. Emporia. Funeral 10 a.m. Thurs. at Trinity Christian Center. Memorial agapecarecradle.org.

J’den Khalil Clark-Miller

J’den Khalil Clark-Miller precious baby son, brother, grandson, great-grandson, nephew and cousin, arrived to this earth on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 5:45 in the morning, even as he was being joyously received into Jesus’ arms to live for eternity. Baby J’den was preceded by his sister Aariyana; Funeral service has been held. Memorials at www.agapecarecradle.org.

Michael Ryan Decker

June, 2011 ~ Michael lived two days six hours eighteen minutes then was joyously received into Jesus’ arms to live for eternity.

Abigail Rae Phillips

May, 2011 ~ Abigail lived eight days thirteen hours then was joyously received into Jesus’ arms to live for eternity.

King Ratwan Norwood

Norwood, King Ratwan, born to Ratwan Norwood & Porsha Smith, arrived Sun. April 3, 2011 & lived 10 hrs. 40 min. then was received in heaven. Survivors include grandparents Ricky & Yolanda Smith; great-grandparents Larry & Deborah Carter, George Gipson; uncle Gregory Smith, all of Wichita. Visitation was held 6 7 p.m. Mon. Apr. 11 at 126 N. Emporia. Funeral 1 p.m. Tues. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Memorial to Agape’Care Cradle.

Julio Cesar Perez, Jr.

April, 2011 ~ Julio, Jr., a precious two month old child, left this earth & was promptly received into heaven.

Kamden Isaiha Miller

Miller, Kamden Isaiha, three week old child born to Daniel Chrisenberry and Kara Miller on March 17, 2011 was received into heaven on April 6. Kamden is survived by parents, his sister Kaliyah of the home, and many more family members. Visitation for family & friends Wed. April 13th from 5 8 p.m. at 126 N. Emporia. Service of Remembrance 11 a.m. Thursday at Resthaven Cemetery. Memorials to SIDS Network of Kansas & Agape’Care Cradle.

Damian Ruiz

Ruiz, Damian, precious two week old son born to Roberto & Griselda, left this earth on February 16, 2011 & was promptly received into heaven. Baby Damian is survived by his sister Yanely of the home; grandparents Roberto Ruiz, Sr., Francisco Moreno, Isabel Rosales of Wichita & Maria Martinez of San Diego, CA; many uncles, aunts & cousins. Visitation 2-5 p.m. Sunday at 126 N. Emporia. Memorial Service at a later date. Memorial to Agape’Care Cradle.

Matthews Christmas and Seraphina Noelle Burling

MAIZE – Burling, Matthews Christmas & Seraphina Noelle, precious twins from our Savior were born too soon. Matthews Christmas Burling was born on Dec. 25 and lived 30 minutes. Seraphina Noelle Burling was born on Dec. 26 and lived 31 minutes. Surviving parents Marvin L. & Shannon R. Mills Burling; grandparents Susan G. Mills, Kenneth E. Mills, & Donna (Larry) Harbin; aunts Sharron M. Fisher, Shallon C. (Nathan) Stockman & Joyce A. (David) Robinson; cousins Amber L. Fisher, Alexander C. Stockman & Edward J. Stockman, Ashley M. & Jessica R. Robinson. Preceded by grandfather Marvin L Burling, Sr. Services 1:00 p.m. today at Resthaven Cemetery. Memorial www.agapecarecradle.org.

Kingstyn Michael and Zaedyn Allen Edwards

DERBY – Edwards, Kingstyn Michael & Zaedyn Allen, twin brothers born to Heather & Nick, were received into heaven on Christmas Eve Dec. 24, 2010. Other survivors: gr-parents Mike & Susan Edwards of Derby; Steve Helvey of KY; Cindy Wisner of Wichita; gr-grandparents June Jones of Great Britain, Charles Helvey of KY; uncles Simon, Tyler & Daniel Edwards, Jordan Serpan. Svc. 1 p.m. Fri., El Paso Cemetery, Derby. Memorial www.agapecarecradle.org.

Mackenzie Joan Brayfield

Brayfield, Mackenzie Joan, was stillborn to Brian & Julie Oct. 26, 2010, & received into heaven. Survivors are sister, Jacklyn D. Raymond; grandparents, Michael & Joan Brayfield, Jack & Annie Verbeck; great-grandmas, Garnelle Brayfield (all of Wichita) Lucille Jillson (Lincoln, NE); many uncles & aunts. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Mon., Nov. 1 at 126 N. Emporia. Funeral 10 a.m. Tues. 5318 E. 37th St. N. Memorials: Choices Medical Clinic & Agape’Care Cradle.

Lillian Marie Bres

Lillian Marie Bres

Bres, Lillian Marie, baby daughter of Carlos & Christine, arrived Wed. Sept. 29 & was received into heaven. Preceded by great-grandparents Gabriel Enriquez, Sr. & Margaret Santiago, Lillian is survived by sister Alessandra; grandparents Carlos & Susana Bres, Belen Puga; Debbie Puga & Suzette Puga of Wichita. Visitation 5-7 p.m., Tues. Oct. 5 at 126 N. Emporia. Service 11 a.m., Wed. at Calvary Cemetery.

Mar-Kese Daryl Block

Mar-Kese Daryl Block

Block, Mar-Kese Daryl, baby boy stillborn to Marcus Block & Towanda Acon, was received to heaven Sat., Aug. 14, 2010. Preceded by grandparents, Walter & Sylvia, he is survived by sisters, Khadeizsha & Khaezia Presley; grandparents, Edward & Paula Hutton; adopted grandparents, Crawford & Edna Turner of Wichita; Visitation 5p.m. Sun., Aug. 29, 126 N. Emporia. Service 2 p.m. Mon., Wichita Park cem.

Jeremiah James Barbe

Jeremiah James Barbe

Barbe, Jeremiah James, Precious six week old son of Dylan Barbe & LeeAnna Bessent was received into heaven July 6, 2010. Visitation 6p.m., Tues., 126 N. Emporia. Funeral 2 p.m., Wed., at Believer’s Tabernacle. Survived by sisters Onisty & Madalin; grandparents Roger & Theda Barbe, Richard & Shawnee Jones of Wichita; uncles, aunts & godfather Brandon Tucker; special friends Jesse & Ashley.

Kailei Dezirae Kinnaird

Kailei Dezirae Kinnaird

Kinnaird, Kailei Dezirae, baby daughter of Michael Kinnaird & Micheala Ortiz, was received into heaven June 24, 2010. Preceded by brother, Kolby. Kailei is survived by brothers, Kyle & Kameron, Michael, Jr. & sister, Brianna; grandparents, Stephen & Karen Brown, Paul & Beverly Voidevich; uncle, Seth & aunt, Kristina. Memorial Svc. Fri., 7:30 p.m., at Rivercrest FMC Church, 136 N. Emporia.

Talie Marie Tucker

Talia Marie Tucker

Tucker, Talia Marie, baby born to Brandon Tucker & Amanda Heese, lived 6 hrs. 34 min. & died Fri. May 7, 2010. Preceded by brother, Taylor. She is survived by sister, Vidia; grandparents, Victoria Elder & (fiancTroy Carter, Sharon Tucker; Paul Tucker; great-grandparents, Glenna &, Beatrice; great-aunt, Bobbie. Visitation 3-5 p.m., Thurs., 126 N. Emporia; Funeral 11 a.m., Fri., Wichita First Church of Nazarene.

Kollin Levi Walker

Kollin Levi Walker

PARK CITY – Walker, Kollin Levi, was born to Nathan & Jessica, lived 1 hr. 41 min. & was received to heaven Thurs. March 18, 2010. He is survived by brother, Noah; grandparents, Larry & Gilda Walker and Jeannie Wenzel of Valley Center; uncles, Michael Walker and Thomas Wenzel; and aunts, Michelle Tribble, Susan Dore and Christina Davis. Funeral 2 p.m., Sat., Wichita First Church of the Nazarene.

Heaven Lee Ann Wyatt

Wyatt, Heaven Lee Ann 5 mo. daughter of Marcus & Jenifer, died March 22, 2010 & is survived by brothers, Marcus, Jayden & Prebble; grandparents, Roy & Judy Strout, Claudia Hernandez, Randy Yearwood & Jeanette Johnson; uncles, Micheal, Rickey, & Cody; godparents, William & Michelle. Visitation Sun., 1-4 p.m., 126 N. Emporia. Services Mon., 1 p.m., White Chapel Cemetery.