This story was originally published April 30, 2023, 5:17 PM. Shephard, Sidener, Smith, Steele, Stewart, Thompson, Vincent, Vinton, Brown Sr. opened his practice in a one-story cream-colored building at 18th Street and Hydraulic serving the Black community in the heart of northeast Wichita during an era when doctors still made house calls, ran their own practices and let their patients pay what they could afford, his son said. . In the theater department, I was considered as a singer, Burns said in 2012. Its going to be very, very difficult to do, Blakeslee said. According to a WSU news release, the professor of anthropology is rewriting the history of where the beating heart of the country was in prehistoric times. Virginia Beach struck by tornado, dozens of homes damaged, In the land of the free, why cant we have mini-pickup trucks like the Taliban and ISIS? to speak up.. an episode of Its All Good with Sierra Scott,, This aw-shucks, good-guy journalist truly was the proverbial kid in a candy shop, In the land of the free, why cant we have mini-pickup trucks like the Taliban and ISIS? A native Onate had captured a man dubbed Miguel drew the map of Etzanoa that Vehik eventually reoriented. messes up your opportunity to get at the truth.. The next stop of the tour is a ravine snaking through a neighborhood where a Wichita rival tribe, the Escanjaques, fought with Onate and his men. Was it interpreted correctly? Obituary: Whitelaw: 06/18/99: Cheryl Whitelaw: obits.htm: Index to WICHITA EAGLE/BEACON Obituaries - Link provided by the Midwest Historical & Genealogical Society: 08/13/99: Midwest Historical & Genealogical Society: obits/index.html: Obituary: Dale: 05/04/00: Jan LaMotte: obits/index.html: Rick Bumgardner said Burns passed peacefully at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by lifelong friends, including several from the local music and theater community and one shed known since kindergarten. Well just sort of narrow the debate, and thats whats happened over . But rewriting history is a little grandiose, Hoard said. The family of Brown Sr. say the support they have received from the community is overwhelming. At the time she attended WSU, the schools vocal music and theater programs were in different departments. It was so overwhelming, no one ever wrote a report to analyze the findings, and Hoard wanted to rectify that after he joined the Historical Society. 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Find all of the latest Wichita, Kansas obituaries, condolences, and death notices from the Wichita Eagle in partnership. She was born April 11th, 1954, in View full obituary. Thats a very difficult goal to achieve, Blakeslee said. 4 talking about this. He may have been a physician, and you know, Im a journalist, but there was a standard of excellence that he set that we all strive to follow.. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. And I dont care where it is.. The chase ended when a car struck the trailer of a semi. . People will be working here 100 years from now, trying to figure things out, because as soon as you answer one question, it leads to other questions. 1 country songs is now taking the stage, Kansas reports more than 500 new COVID cases. Reach her at 316-268-6644 or at aleiker@wichitaeagle.com. After the procedure, she could barely speak. Michael Stavola covers breaking news at The Wichita Eagle. Though the documents from that expedition were transcribed years ago, the University of California at Berkeley published an updated translation online in 2013. Were not going to prove things in that sense.. Thats probably been our biggest concern., Tribal members have visited on occasion and been involved in the Etzanoa findings in various ways, but Parton said, We always want to reserve our right . Today is a sad day for Kansas State University, athletic director Gene Taylor said. It never ends.. In a Friday morning phone interview after hed been notified of Burns death, he told The Eagle when he asked what was wrong, she told him a faculty member told her to quit music and go into some other field., He said he knew from the get-go that Burns was multi-talented hed heard about her singing ability while she was still in high school but said she was a little unfocused.. Dr. Val Brown Sr., 98, of Wichita, died April 20. Who Receive obituaries David Sawdy April 9, 2023 Cynthia was born January 11, 1949 in Parsons, Kansas, a daughter of John and Jo Ann Jones, age 82, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023. She also questioned what Blakeslee said are Quiviras boundaries. He was born in Pratt and grew up in Wellington, but Manhattan became his home when he agreed to play basketball for Jack Gardner in the 1950s. Thats true, absolutely, Blakeslee said. Blakeslee said its also incredible how the community is involving its children in the education of its indigenous past. Jo was born in Aberdeen, Washington to Juanita Mae Childress Reynvaan and Herbert "Bill" Percy Reynvaan. Wedel was so cautious about any statement he made that he really didnt promote it that much in his publications, Vehik said. collection of obituaries for Wichita, Kansas & Sedgwick County. Blakeslee has been really gracious in inviting students to participate in this research., Dozier said she expects a more accelerated pace in the next 20 years as more people become interested in the importance of the narrative and as Kansans become more proud of their indigenous past., She said sometimes people are more interested in the stories of ancient Rome and Greece, and they forget that this history is here as well, and it is just as valuable.. Brown died of a heart attack in 1925, when he was 51 and Val Brown Sr. was a year old, the boy grew up knowing he would follow his fathers footsteps, building a family tradition. Dozier said Blakeslees latest work is less new data than it is a new perspective about how extensive Quivira was. Wichita has lost a longtime journalist who is remembered for his love of aviation, his obsession with watches and a genuine aw-shucks, good-guy quality. 1 country songs is now taking the stage, Kansas reports more than 500 new COVID cases. Theres far, far too many details.. If you have a tip, please e-mail or tweet her or call 316-268-6340. professor emerita at the Department of Anthropology, published an updated translation online in 2013, Wichita man, 27, dies after car chase Saturday night on Kansas Turnpike, Hundreds gather in Andover exactly a year after tornado uprooted hundreds of lives, Man found dead in the passenger seat of an SUV in north Wichita, police say, Western Kansas man arrested in Wichita killing, according to police, Jury finds Wichita man guilty of kidnapping, choking, raping girl in Riverside in 2020, Wichita man headed to prison for fatal shooting at south-side trailer home in 2018, Where are the top public elementary schools in the Wichita metro? . As a descendant community, they should have a say . She is survived by her daughter, Louann Cynthia Lee Way, 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 24, 2023 at her home in Wichita, Kansas. The people who had previously talked about the map were big-time historians, and anytime you mess with somebody bigs ideas, everybodys like, Hmmm, dont know about that, Vehik said. . In the early 1990s, the Kansas Historical Society did extensive excavation with the rerouting of U.S. 77 and the building of levees along the Arkansas River. Among her most notable appearances were with the Paris Opera, with the Royal Shakespeare Company in London, as Lily in George Gershwins Porgy and Bess at New York Citys Metropolitan Opera House and in Noa Ains Trio at Carnegie Hall, according to her Wikipedia page. With services throughout Kansas that are updated regularly. Wichita native, actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71 of cancer | The Wichita Eagle Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Today's eEdition 53F 79 49 Obituaries Sports Business Opinion Dining. It could all be true; we just want him to release the evidence, said Terri Parton, president of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes in Anadarko, Okla. That would help probably ease everybodys mind about what hes saying.. One man died in an accident along the Kansas Turnpike in Shawnee County on Saturday night, Kansas Highway Patrol crash logs show. The harsh criticism left her sobbing on a bench in Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Also in February, two soldiers were injured when an Apache helicopter rolled after taking off from Talkeetna, Alaska. Brown Sr. was well known and respected beyond the medical community, his family said. She was a local, Wichita home-grown girl who made it big, Bumgardner told The Eagle in a phone interview Friday. The Wichita Eagle was published in Wichita, Kansas and with 2,711,743 searchable pages from 1884-2023. We didnt know at the time the influence he had on everybody in the community,virtually everybody. Barrett was also known as a character. Fans now walk past his statue, which depicts Barrett extending extending his right arm for a hand shake, on their way into Bramlage Coliseum for every home basketball game. G.G. Archaeology allows for native experiences and feats to be more fully recognized.. The elder Browns funeral service will held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 5 at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1525 N. Lorraine in Wichita. Theres lots of claims there, Parton said. The Wichita Eagle was published in Wichita, Kansas and with 2,711,781 searchable pages from . Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. The fundraiser said Harper was his whole world.. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. & Genealogical Society. Hes just very good at talking about things and building them up and that sort of thing, and most archaeologists tend not to do that. These are their ancestors that lived in this area that called Kansas home, and theyre still here. In addition to writing, Eduardo also enjoys still photography and cinematography. [MilitaryRecords] Susan Vehik, professor emerita at the Department of Anthropology at the University of Oklahoma, said archaeology builds knowledge over long periods of time. He also spent some time with the Harlem Globetrotters. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. [Lookups] [BibleRecords] Both events will be open to the public. You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list. She wanted degrees in both something that had not been done before but she was seen as something of an outsider in each area. Newspapers.com makes these newspapers available for the purpose of historical research, and is not responsible for the content of any newspapers archived at our site. Norman R. Peake, age 68, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 after a short illness. Coleman, Cramer, Daniels, Davis, Denton, Dodson, Dunagan, Engelhardt, Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HillsideFuneralHomeWest.com for the 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. This is a final destination., Thats always been a concern for our tribe, she said. Her logic was simple: Why would you go away when you have the opportunity to study with some fabulous people right here?. Barrett went on to become athletic director and then an ambassador for the university. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. 1 talking about this. One county is at a medium community level, Man found dead in the passenger seat of an SUV in north Wichita, police say, Hours of chaos: Police reports paint picture of latest violent disturbance in Chicagos downtown, Greg Abbott Criticized for Response to Texas Shooting: A New Low, Robert F. 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I brought her into my studio and we had a heart-to-heart talk, he said, recalling the encounter. Although G.G. Will be in a induced coma for at least 3 weeks, the fundraiser says. For proof of his latest findings, Blakeslee pointed to archaeological, linguistic and documentary evidence. In research, there are always mistakes to consider, such as misspellings and bad transcriptions and translations, along with biases, Blakeslee said. He joined his fathers practice in 1983 and worked alongside his father for eight years before moving to a different practice. He then went to the NBA and played for the Boston Celtics. But navigating through her education goals was far less easy. April 25, 2023 12:15 AM. There is no one in the history of Kansas State University that had a genuine love and devotion to the institution like Ernie., Bruce Weber: All of us will remember Ernie for his bone crushing handshakes and enormous hugs., Brad Underwood: He celebrated every single win, no matter the sport, for K-State. There was an error verifying your email address. Ernie Barrett, who did so much for the Wildcats throughout his life. This story was originally published June 4, 2021, 1:12 PM. He then followed his father to Howard Universitys school of medicine in Washington, D.C. Val Brown Sr. had a journal that was filled with G.G. By Associated Press Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. Heres where theyre heading. Please try again later, or re-subscribe. Indeed, Barrett leaves behind an impressive legacy that will always be remembered by K-State fans. [Queries] [Surnames] For instance, she wants to know more about interpreters, priests and ambassadors that Blakeslee said were at Quivira. You never know if youve covered the entire site. This aw-shucks, good-guy journalist truly was the proverbial kid in a candy shop, In the land of the free, why cant we have mini-pickup trucks like the Taliban and ISIS? There was newspaper documentation dating to 1896 when an Arkansas City resident digging a cellar fell into a hole and found native stone tools. I will admit, I certainly did too.. He was identified as 43-year-old Eric . Echovita is an archive of public obituaries and death notices to keep you informed about people who Obituaries In Wichita - Kansas She said she also wants documentation for Blakeslees claims of when the nation formed, what language its people spoke and what tools they used. Material Type: Call Number: Unavailable Unit ID: 59903. . Jo is Tiffany Renee Ratzloff, age 52, of Hutchinson, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. If anything, we had such a role model. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. Her reorientation of an ancient map was one of the keys to revealing the Etzanoa site. In 2017, Blakeslee was heralded for discovering what he called the 20,000-person lost Wichita settlement of Etzanoa in Arkansas City, though there are arguments about how much of the claim belongs to him. There is no indication the driver of the van, a Derby man in his 60s, was under the influence of anything or that any medical issue was involved, Lee said. She covers crime, courts and breaking news and updates the newspapers online databases. Research is progressing simultaneously with development plans in Arkansas City. There was all of this information lying there. His familiar style and incredibly firm handshake made him one of the most popular men around and an effective fundraiser. This story was originally published April 26, 2022, 4:23 AM. The outspoken owner of Bomber Burger, one of Wichita's favorite hole-in-the-wall burger joints, has died at age 50. A fundraiser has been launched to raise money for funeral costs and medical expenses. Explore the The Wichita Eagle online newspaper archive. The Tony-nominated singer and actress died early Friday morning at a local hospital following a prolonged illness. The Chiefs drafted Conner on Saturday. It was indelibly pressed on my mind that this studying to become a doctor was what I was going to do, Brown Sr. said in a 1994 Wichita Eagle article about his retirement. The cause of the accident is still being investigated, Derby police chief Robert Lee said. We want to see the evidence. 19220 Obituaries Search Wichita obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. No history book emphasizes the importance of Quivira at all, he said. Voorhees, Wickizer, Windsor, Wylie, Obituaries: Baldwin, Bicky, . To make sure whatever story is told there is the true story and not one made up just for tourism. She said people will question if an excavation was done correctly. Burns, who grew up and lived in Wichita, rose to international acclaim for her powerful vocal music and theater performances, which included shows at venues, theater stages and opera houses around the world. Sue was born July 31, 1953 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Mary Katharine Harris and Edward Hugo Barta. Who Where Receive obituaries Linda Diane Tunison Thats all I can say., You cant put the proof into a press release, he said. Dr. Val Brown Sr., 98, of Wichita, died April 20. [Maps] [Cemeteries] The man was identified as 47-year-old . Karla was a trailblazer. This site was created by Lucinda (White) Wales for KSGenWeb Level of Description: Series. Wichita Eagle file photo. Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas Ron Sinclair Apr 24, 2023 Beloved husband, father and Papa, Ronald NcCoy Sinclair, 75, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Monday, April 24th after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. I question other peoples work all the time.. Harper Ivy, who was in the parked vehicle, died in the crash and fire. Randel said the ultimate goal would be for it to become a UNESCO World Heritage site. . Thats when he returned to his alma mater and began working as an athletic staffer. She was 66. Thats when the doctor gets in his car, brings a little black bag and comes to your house because you are either too sick or you dont have any money. Ron was born in Eads, Colorado on April 13, 1948 to Natalie & Cleason Sinclair. . For a third straight pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chiefs made a trade, this time with the Minnesota Vikings, to move up in the . Barrett did a little bit of everything for the Wildcats throughout his life. People are still trying to find ways to express their thanks and reaching out to my grandmother, Jones said. Hes also won several national, regional and state awards during his seven-plus years of working at newspapers in Kansas. Local Obituaries | The Wichita Eagle Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Today's eEdition 48F 54 48 Obituaries Sports Business Opinion Dining Jobs/Recruiting Personal Finance Betting Local. Now, its back to excavating and other methods of research. email at Edcastillo@wichitaeagle.com or call 316-268-6213. He might be the greatest Wildcat of all-time. Most recently, she was recognized by Roxys Downtown as spotlight artist for the month of June for her incredible contribution to the arts community in Wichita, the region, nation and beyond, according to the Wichita-based venues website. This in town became whats known as the Indian Village because of the newspaper press, said Sandy Randel, director of the Etzanoa Conservancy in Arkansas City. Were at a point where he was 98 years old, and the calls were getting, flowers, cards and well wishes its been a bit overwhelming. Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries. Not everyone agrees. She also portrayed Queenie in a revival of Jerome Kerns musical Show Boat a performance that won her Britains coveted Laurence Olivier Award in 1991 after the show moved from Broadway to the London stage. The Native Americans of the pre-Columbian Great Plains are not the stars of history books. Im not at all surprised that people are skeptical, because this is big news, Blakeslee said. Showing 10 of 14126 obituaries SORTED BY MOST RECENT FIRST Cynthia "Cindy" Lee Way 01/11/1949 - 04/24/2023 Cynthia Lee Way, 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 24, 2023 at her home in Wichita, Kansas. Were not mathematicians. Brown Sr. was a member of the City County Board of Health and the Medical Society of Sedgwick County. As time passed, he became the first black doctor at Wesley Medical center to receive admitting privileges, Brown Jr. says. Wichita Eagle obituaries and death notices from funeral homes and families. Lots of skin surgeries. He Robert William Speckman, age 95, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. He started out doing house calls. Harper died at the scene. Hoard, the former state archaeologist, said they were massive, meticulous excavations. Wichita Eagle Obituaries Norm enjoyed watching oldies on his MeTV on a regular basis. Regardless, a well-known ethnohistorian was, to put it politely, ticked off with her findings. Yeah, Blakeslee said, I sympathize with her on that one.. Despite the hard-won successes, a number of health struggles punctuated Burns musical career. Historians dont know what weve learned in recent times, but Im interested in getting American history taught better and incorporating these Native communities that were here long before Columbus., Much has been lost, but Randel said moving forward there is a chance to fix mistakes where possible, conserve whats left and make it so that future generations can see what actually happened here., Thats how you know where youve come from and maybe where you dont want to be again.. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. The car then pushed into the pump, causing an explosion and a fire. He was active in his church, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Wichita, and as a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, where many would come to him seeking advice. His father, G.G. A fourth soldier survived and remained hospitalized Sunday, said John Pennell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Alaska. Her father died when she was 7. The first archaeological research around Arkansas City was done by North Newton native Waldo Wedel while he was working for the Smithsonian in the 1940s. The Wichita Eagle Archives Explore the The Wichita Eagle online newspaper archive. The report, which Blakeslee contributed to, was published in 2012. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. He was convinced Etzanoa was here, Randel said. Check out the list. With a funeral home adjacent to the cemetery, you will experience simplified arrangements for funeral, cremation and burial. Determined, she proved them wrong. [Obituaries] [Probate] Brown, Val Brown Sr. and Val Brown Jr. were all members of the Medical Society of Sedgwick County (MSSC). Brown served as the assistant county physician during his tenure, according to an MSSC Black History Month article. Jo Ann Jones 08/17/1940 - 04/22/2023 Campbell, Clark, Corley, Davis, Diehl, Donipant, Easton, Fishwick, Hadley, Roseberry, Rudd, Sackett, Skaer, Stokes, Thompson, Williams, Willis, Midwest Historical He graduated from the KU School of Medicine-Wichita in 1979. But a teacher there, she said, steered her back toward music, telling her that she could really sing., Despite earning scholarships to colleges outside of her hometown, Burns chose to attend Wichita State University. He left no doubt to wear his heart was. Her mother further set her up for success by telling her to reach out and grab for whatever opportunities presented themselves, Burns said in the episode. She just gave joy to the world. more than 100 years, Vehik said of Etzanoa, Quivira and archaeology generally. April 19, 1939 - March 5, 2023 Lorraine M. Benton-Keeler born April 19, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas, passed away March 5, 2023, Lorraine is survived by her children, Louis Keeler, Terry W. View full obituary Mia Nylette Mitchell Send Flowers Send Sympathy Gifts October 4, 1967 - March 5, 2023 Shes a mom of three and loves to read in her non-work time. I had read it before and had not seen its meaning.. A friend of Harpers father, who set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral and medical costs, said the family did not want to talk right now. Vehik said it was a lot of information building on other information, and then Blakeslee publicized it. 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