His father, G.G. . This story was originally published April 26, 2022, 4:23 AM. Hoard, the former state archaeologist, said they were massive, meticulous excavations. 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. Reach her at 316-268-6644 or at aleiker@wichitaeagle.com. The Associated Press. Thats true, absolutely, Blakeslee said. Despite the hard-won successes, a number of health struggles punctuated Burns musical career. Explore the The Wichita Eagle online newspaper archive. Most Recent Obituaries | Cozine Memorial Group Reorient it, and Etzanoa is probably where Ark City is.. Brown Jr. says he believes that is what helped his father receive admitting privileges. Blakeslee said hes been skeptical along the way, too. Resthaven Mortuary and Resthaven Gardens of Memory have compassionately served West Wichita, Kansas, and surrounding area families since 1958. It just turned out to be overly ambitious.. . A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. on Thursday inside Bramlage Coliseum with a reception to follow in the Shamrock Zone. [What'sNew] [Contacts], Adair, Beagley, Belden, Bennett, Berger, Brown, Bruch, He was a finalist for the prestigious Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting in 2022. News tips? I brought her into my studio and we had a heart-to-heart talk, he said, recalling the encounter. The car then pushed into the pump, causing an explosion and a fire. For proof of his latest findings, Blakeslee pointed to archaeological, linguistic and documentary evidence. Brown Sr. was well known and respected beyond the medical community, his family said. This story was originally published April 30, 2023, 5:17 PM. The two AH-64 Apache helicopters were returning to Fort Wainwright from an aerial gunnery range southeast of Fairbanks when they collided. Were not going to prove things in that sense.. Norm enjoyed watching oldies on his MeTV on a regular basis. Ernie Barrett poured his heart and soul into K-State for an amazing 75-plus years, and we would not be where we are today as an institution and athletics program without him.. The man was identified as 47-year-old . Vehik said it was a lot of information building on other information, and then Blakeslee publicized it. There was newspaper documentation dating to 1896 when an Arkansas City resident digging a cellar fell into a hole and found native stone tools. After that, he agreed to take her on as a student if she was willing to follow his coaching. In the theater department, I was considered as a singer, Burns said in 2012. Fundraiser for family of Derby girl killed in 'horrible accident' | The Dr. Brown never had the chance to know his dad, but everyone in the community knew his father, so he grew up around people that called him Little Doc Brown, so I think that finally at some point he didnt resist that, his son, Val Brown Jr., told The Eagle recently. I accompanied him on a lot of those trips, and of course I didnt go in the house and see what was going on. 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. Michael Stavola covers breaking news at The Wichita Eagle. Both events will be open to the public. 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? Burns longtime friend and the artistic director of Roxys Downtown, where she made her final appearance on stage in February 2020, as Evilene in The Wiz, confirmed the death Friday morning but did not give a cause other than saying she had been in poor health for about six months. She overcame so many obstacles in her lifetime.. US Army: Helicopters crashed in mountains, fair weather | The Wichita Eagle Wichita Eagle file photo. Search Wichita obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. With a funeral home adjacent to the cemetery, you will experience simplified arrangements for funeral, cremation and burial. Thats what Wichita State University archaeologist Don Blakeslee asserts. Wichita Obituaries - Latest Obituaries in Wichita, KS | p.2 Thats where George Gibson, who would go on to coach her voice and nudge her into a professional performance career, found her. Check out the list. After the procedure, she could barely speak. Two U.S. Army helicopters that crashed last week in Alaska, killing three soldiers, collided over a rugged, mountainous area, and there were no weather issues or visibility problems at the time, an Army spokesperson said Sunday. She was born April 11th, 1954, in View full obituary. Behind the camps cabins, an impressive vista expands from an outcropping of rocks. Obituaries In Wichita - Kansas 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. Brown Sr. attended Wichita High School North and Wichita University, now known as Wichita State University. Well-known Wichita performer Karla Burns dies at age 66 - The Wichita Eagle He was able to learn more this time around by looking at all of the documentary data coast to coast and putting everything in context. [MilitaryRecords] Barrett leaves behind an impressive legacy that will always be remembered by K-State fans, K-State Q&A: Jerome Tangs recruiting mojo, spring football, the new Big 12 and more, After redshirt season with K-State, Wildcats guard enters NCAA transfer portal, Undrafted Kansas State football players sign with NFL teams as priority free agents, In the land of the free, why cant we have mini-pickup trucks like the Taliban and ISIS? Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss. JP Jeanette Phelan Wichita, KS RW Roger White Wichita, KS See All Obituaries View By Location See All. 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.. And the English decided fairly quickly when the Natives didnt try to become Englishmen that they were savages just like the Irish who were refusing to become Englishmen, so those were the biases of people who did the original writing.. 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. The Native Americans of the pre-Columbian Great Plains are not the stars of history books. We affectionately call it the Miguel map, Randel said. One of the most legendary figures in Kansas State basketball history has died. Photos on Facebook showed Harper had bangs and a big smile. Dozier said Blakeslees latest work is less new data than it is a new perspective about how extensive Quivira was. Well just sort of narrow the debate, and thats whats happened over . Blakeslee said hes on chapter 11 of a 19-chapter book hes writing on his findings, which he hopes to publish in about a year. Wichita Newspaper Obituary Index. Recent Obituaries | Jackson Mortuary Among the people questioning his findings are other archaeologists and present-day members of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, who are based in Oklahoma. Was it interpreted correctly? There was all of this information lying there. Nana loved gardening, baking and spending time with family. Thats all I can say., You cant put the proof into a press release, he said. Recent Obituaries | Baker Funeral Home Wichita 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. In addition to the 1991 Olivier award, she also received a Tony Award nomination for featured actress in a musical for her portrayal of Queenie during the 1982-83 season of Show Boat. She went on to appear in a number of other productions including William Shakespeare plays like Comedy of Errors and regional theater productions of South Pacific, Hello Dolly, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Nunsense. She also starred in a Larry Parrs one-woman show, Hi-Hat Hattie, detailing the life of another Wichita-born Black actress, Hattie McDaniel, the first African-American to win an Oscar, for her role as Mammy in the 1939 movie Gone with the Wind.. Robert Hoard, retired state archaeologist, said Blakeslees enthusiasm is understandable, and he said its his right to make assertions. If anything, we had such a role model. 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. Kansas man, 47, dies after rollover crash on KS Turnpike | The Wichita 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. Lots of skin surgeries. Please try again later, or re-subscribe. 1 talking about this. A native Onate had captured a man dubbed Miguel drew the map of Etzanoa that Vehik eventually reoriented. Perhaps the worst scare came in 2007, when she discovered she had a nine-pound, 10-ounce goiter in her neck that required surgery to remove. [Biographies] [VitalRecords] He added the findings of the investigation would be turned over to the Sedgwick County District Attorneys Office to decide whether to consider charges. She said people will question if an excavation was done correctly. 1 country songs is now taking the stage, Kansas reports more than 500 new COVID cases. 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? Wichita Eagle Obituaries No history book emphasizes the importance of Quivira at all, he said. Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries. An update on the fundraiser Tuesday said Corey is stable and her levels are good. Herren, Johnson, Keefe, Lane, Lloyd, Lowry, Peters, Reed, Ridenour, Ernie Barrett, who did so much for the Wildcats throughout his life. K-State, died at the age of 93 on Friday morning in Manhattan. collection of obituaries for Wichita, Kansas & Sedgwick County. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Theyve been described as hunters and gatherers on sparsely populated land far from European colonies, but what if chronicles have gotten it wrong? Coleman, Cramer, Daniels, Davis, Denton, Dodson, Dunagan, Engelhardt, This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. in order to put the unusual size of Etzanoa into proper context., He presented his findings at the annual Society for American Archaeology meeting this year, but until his book is published, Dozier said, I think academics will be very hesitant to support this.. 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.. She was just an angel that was sent down here to try to help people, said Tom Frye, a longtime friend who was involved with Burns in around 35 productions. He would look at his fathers journal from time to time and see what his father was going through it was his way of staying close with his father, Jones said. Vehik knows the difficulty of getting new findings accepted. Journalist Jerry Siebenmark remembered for love of aviation | The She just gave joy to the world. 1 country songs is now taking the stage, Kansas reports more than 500 new COVID cases. The chase ended when a car struck the trailer of a semi. 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. Wichita State University archaeologist Don Blakeslee said he has new Native American findings in Kansas and beyond that, as a WSU news release said, are "going to revolutionize our view of the. Brown Sr. retired in 1994, but his passion for learning and immersing himself in the community didnt. Jo is Tiffany Renee Ratzloff, age 52, of Hutchinson, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Who Where Receive obituaries Linda Diane Tunison Wedel laid the groundwork, then I came through in 83 and just basically said, Hey, this map is wrong. Today's Wichita Eagle Obituaries She did things she shouldnt do, Bumgardner said. One county is at a medium community level, Man found dead in the passenger seat of an SUV in north Wichita, police say, She is the light in the room: Family, friends remember Wichita model killed in crash, Renowned magic store owner and Shocker basketball great Joe Stevens dies at 86, WSU theater professor was known for her dedication to her craft and to her students, Longtime automobile dealer Mike Steven dies: Somethings missing around here, Fallen Sedgwick County deputy was willing to help anyone at any time, sister and friend say, The woman inspired me: Former Wichita State program director had impact on thousands. And I dont care where it is.. 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. Wichita native, actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71 of cancer | The Blakeslee noted that Vehik wrote an article that also said it could have been in Oklahoma near Beaver Creek. Karla Burns, a Wichita-born Tony-nominated singer and actress who was the first Black person to win Britains most prestigious theater award, died overnight at a local hospital following a prolonged illness. Sue was born July 31, 1953 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Mary Katharine Harris and Edward Hugo Barta. The vantage point overlooks the confluence of the Walnut and Arkansas rivers the key topographical feature on the Miguel map. After Burns graduated from WSU, her career took off. Imagine instead a thriving population perhaps more than 200,000 strong not only hunting but creating a trading network emanating from modern day Kansas and stretching from Florida to California and down into Mexico. One reason the Etzanoa research is going a little more slowly, Dozier said, is that Dr. Today is a sad day for Kansas State University, athletic director Gene Taylor said. 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. The names, logos, and other source identifying features of newspapers depicted in our database are the trademarks of their respective owners, and our use of newspaper content in the public domain or by private agreement does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement from, the publishers of the newspaper titles that appear on our site. You never know if youve covered the entire site. Billy J. Bolin Sr., born December 17, 1924 went to his heavenly home on April 24, 2023. Police have released the name of a 3-year-old girl killed Monday night when a van careened into a vehicle at a QuikTrip while her mother was pumping gas, causing an explosion and fire. Jerry was born on May 6, 1957 in El Dorado, Kansas and died at the age of 65, He will be Reginald J D'Entremont, age 91, of Maize, Kansas passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Brown served as the assistant county physician during his tenure, according to an MSSC Black History Month article. Gerald Tatum, age 65, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. That is going to be really important, she said. 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. 1 country songs is now taking the stage, Kansas reports more than 500 new COVID cases. In addition to writing, Eduardo also enjoys still photography and cinematography. 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. Wichita Business Journal's Bill Roy passes away from ALS Im not at all surprised that people are skeptical, because this is big news, Blakeslee said. Blakeslee said he welcomes their comments anytime. To make sure whatever story is told there is the true story and not one made up just for tourism. 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. She wanted degrees in both something that had not been done before but she was seen as something of an outsider in each area. You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list. Brown, moved to Wichita from his home town of Atchison and was one of the first Black physicians in Wichita, according to Eagle archives. Robert was born April 6, 1928 in Newton, Kansas to Georgia Palmer Speckman and Robert Joseph Speckman. Bomber Burger owner Chris Rickard has died at age 50 | The Wichita Eagle But I was never what I was where I was.. Val Brown Jr. marked the third generation of doctors in the Brown family. 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. There was an error verifying your email address. This story was originally published April 25, 2023, 12:28 PM. Two U.S. Army helicopters that crashed last week in Alaska, killing three soldiers, collided over a rugged, mountainous area, and there were no . It can be found at gofundme.com/f/help-for-brandon-ivy-family. I had read it before and had not seen its meaning.. Obituaries Kellis Robinett covers Kansas State athletics for The Wichita Eagle and The Kansas City Star. Still, she said that history is always being revised., Archaeology has a really important role to play in that because history is relegated to historical documents, and archaeology provides a counterbalance.. Following that, Blakeslee said he came to the realization that even that excavation crew likely had said, Yeah, this probably had to be Etzanoa, but they never published it.. Even after he retired, people would still call with their medical questions. Regardless, a well-known ethnohistorian was, to put it politely, ticked off with her findings. 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. . Still, Blakeslee said the documents he read for his research had enough truth to unlock clues. Check out the list. Harper Ivy, who was in the parked vehicle, died in the crash and fire. Burns was born on Christmas Eve in 1954 to Willie Lee and Catherine Burns. Norman R. Peake, age 68, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 after a short illness. One county is at a medium community level, Man found dead in the passenger seat of an SUV in north Wichita, police say, She is the light in the room: Family, friends remember Wichita model killed in crash, Renowned magic store owner and Shocker basketball great Joe Stevens dies at 86, WSU theater professor was known for her dedication to her craft and to her students, Longtime automobile dealer Mike Steven dies: Somethings missing around here, Fallen Sedgwick County deputy was willing to help anyone at any time, sister and friend say, The woman inspired me: Former Wichita State program director had impact on thousands. Wichita Eagle Obituaries - Home | Facebook Heres where theyre heading. His previous work experience includes stints at KWCH 12 Eyewitness News, the local CBS affiliate in Wichita, and as a marketing manager for a local real estate team. Its incredibly expensive to do archaeology.. She was 66. K-State folks from across the globe expressed their gratitude for Barrett as news began to spread of his death. The family of Brown Sr. say the support they have received from the community is overwhelming. 4 talking about this. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HillsideFuneralHomeWest.com for the 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. [Census] [Naturalizations] April 25, 2023 2:54 PM. and is now maintained by Bill Pennington, [ Home ] Carrie Rengers has been a reporter for more than three decades, including almost 20 years at The Wichita Eagle. He graduated from the KU School of Medicine-Wichita in 1979. [Queries] [Surnames] Determined, she proved them wrong. The Spaniards thought the Natives were natural born liars because they were not Christians and therefore were under the control of the devil, he said. But rewriting history is a little grandiose, Hoard said. Theres a lot of interest, Conservancy director Randel said. Theres lots of claims there, Parton said. The family of a prominent Wichita doctor is remembering him for never turning down a patient during an era when doctors made house visits. 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. Campbell, Clark, Corley, Davis, Diehl, Donipant, Easton, Fishwick, Hadley, 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? 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. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. These are not usually words used in our history, Parton said in the e-mail. 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. By Associated Press 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. But I knew that there was somebody in there that was sick and I knew Dad was taking care of business, Brown Jr. said. Bill was 15 when his mother passed from TB. G.G. [Lookups] [BibleRecords] & Genealogical Society. Research is progressing simultaneously with development plans in Arkansas City. [Obituaries] [Probate] The doctors told her she would probably never sing again. Kirby Lee USA TODAY Sports. 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 . He was identified as 43-year-old Eric . Date: Unspecified. 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. She was 66. Browns family spanned three generations of medical doctors. Although G.G. Echovita is an archive of public obituaries and death notices to keep you informed about people who Obituaries In Wichita - Kansas DPOA for HealthCare Decisions (Limited Authority). Known for his firm handshakes and his neck hugs, Ernie enjoyed an incredibly well-lived life that I was blessed to be part of as the mens basketball coach at his alma mater, Jerome Tang said. Though the documents from that expedition were transcribed years ago, the University of California at Berkeley published an updated translation online in 2013. The work (of) Dr. Blakeslee is so controversial because people are slow to revise their view of history, said Crystal Dozier, an assistant professor in archaeology at WSU who has co-directed fields studies with Blakeslee for two years. He Robert William Speckman, age 95, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. Susan Vehik, professor emerita at the Department of Anthropology at the University of Oklahoma, said archaeology builds knowledge over long periods of time. . 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. Material Type: Call Number: Unavailable Unit ID: 59903. . He said you have to test a hypothesis and look at all evidence. He then went to the NBA and played for the Boston Celtics.