Wayne Lawrence McDaniel Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Wayne Lawrence McDaniel in Thayer, Kansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 14, 2026 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wayne Lawrence McDaniel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roscoe McDaniel and Edna McDaniel; his wife Mary Ellen; and his sister Betty Matheney. He is survived by: his children, Randy (Patty) and Sandy Hand; his stepsons, Mark Sears (Loan) of Venice, FL, Phil Sears (Heather) of McKinney, TX and Steve Sears of Dallas, TX; his sister Leola Hensley of Canton, GA.; and his grandchildren, Molly Hagedorn (Luke), Amanda Reimer (Tyson), Anthony Keenan (Serena), Matthew Keenan, Lauren Sears, Natalie Nanney (Ryan), Blake Sears, Taylor Sears, Alex Sears (Jessica), Austin Sears, Jeremy Hanson, Brandon Kean, Brooksley, Delilah, Henry, Ryland, Riley, Stella, Elijah and Elliott.
In place of flowers, memorials are suggested to Cherry Street Youth Center and can be mailed to or left with Wickham Family Funeral Home, 500 North Forest Avenue, Chanute, Kansas 66720.
