DALE L. CHEATUM

Dale L. Cheatum, 61, died February 22, 2026, in Wichita.

He was born February 14, 1965, in Wichita, the son of Daniel and Anita (West) Cheatum. A longtime Kingman resident, Dale worked at Farrar Corporation in Norwich and was a talented bass player who performed with many local bands over the years.

Music was a lifelong passion for Dale. He loved rock and roll and was happiest with a guitar in his hands, sharing his talent with others. He brought energy and laughter wherever he went and was often the life of the party. Dale believed in living life to the fullest and made sure those around him were smiling.

Above all, he loved his children and family deeply and was proud of them. His memory will live on through the music he played and the many lives he touched.

Dale is survived by his son, Daniel; daughter, Deanna; mother, Anita; and sister, Paula. He was preceded in death by his son, Donny; and his father, Dan.

Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m until service time on Thursday.

Memorials may be made to the Dale Cheatum Memorial Fund and placed in care of Livingston Funeral Home, 1830 N. Main, Kingman, KS 67068.