Obituaries

Velma Darlene Vermillion

Velma Darlene Vermillion

Oct 2, 2025

UPDATED OBITUARY: CHANGE OF LOCATION TO FORD-WULF-BRUNS CHAPEL AT 11AM RATHER THAN GRAVESIDE AT ROBBINS CEMMETERY. 

Velma Darlene Vermillion, affectionately known as Darlene, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 96, at Asbury Village in her hometown of Coffeyville, Kansas. Born on November 11, 1928, Darlene was a cherished resident of Coffeyville, where she spent...

Billie Dean Rexwinkle

Billie Dean Rexwinkle

Oct 19, 2025

Billie Dean Rexwinkle passed away in his home in Afton, Oklahoma, at the age of 95 with his family near his side on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Born on August 31, 1930, in rural Craig County, Oklahoma, Billie was the third youngest of thirteen children of Charles Henry and Ida Belle (Acridge) Rexwinkle. Of his siblings, only his sister Ann survives...

Mary Christine Cartwright

Mary Christine Cartwright

Oct 14, 2025

The family of Mary Christine Cartwright said their final earthy goodbyes to their beloved mother, sister, grandma and great grandma who passed away peacefully at her home in Coffeyville, Kansas, on October 14, 2025.

Mary was born on April 22, 1955, in Sacramento, California, to Arlo and Lela (Bright) Petersen. Alongside her dear siblings, Ruth and Bill, she grew up in...

Floyd Eugene Horton

Floyd Eugene Horton

Oct 12, 2025

Floyd Eugene Horton, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at the age of 81. Gene was born to James and Willie Maureen Horton in Bowman, Arkansas, on July 14, 1944. He dedicated his life to hard work and family, leaving behind a legacy of love and commitment. 

Gene enjoyed a successful career as...

Wendy J. Keplinger

Wendy J. Keplinger

Oct 6, 2025

We are celebrating the beautiful life of Wendy JoLynn Keplinger, 61 of Coffeyville, KS. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on the morning of October 6th, 2025 after an 8 year battle with ovarian cancer.

Wendy was born in Strong City, KS on November 18th, 1963 to Reverend Wayne and Dorothy Hett.

Wendy was a tenacious worker, teaching her...

William Kevin Trotter

William Kevin Trotter

Sep 30, 2025

William "Kevin" Trotter, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on September 30, 2025, in Coffeyville, Kansas, at the age of 67. Born on December 7, 1957, in Coffeyville, Kevin embodied the spirit of his hometown, where he spent his early years attending Coffeyville Schools.

After entering the workforce at a young age, Kevin dedicated many years of his life...

Robert "Bob" M. Crites

Robert "Bob" M. Crites

Sep 28, 2025

Robert "Bob" M. Crites, age 85, of Coffeyville, Kansas, peacefully passed away in his home on September 28, 2025, where he aspired to remain until his Lord and Savior called him home.

Bob was born on February 5 1940, in Picher, Oklahoma, to Henry Melton and Frances Mae (Young) Crites. His family later moved to South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, where he grew...

Tammie K Burge

Tammie K Burge

Sep 22, 2025

Tammie K. (Pippin) Burge, 63, a cherished native of Coffeyville, Kansas, and beloved resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, peacefully departed this life in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.

Brought into the world on July 2, 1962, Tammie was the treasured daughter of Jimmie L. and Mary Lois (Alston) Pippin. Growing up in Coffeyville, she completed...

Rhonda Diane Miller

Rhonda Diane Miller

Sep 19, 2025

Rhonda Diane Miller was born May 18th, 1958, in Neodesha KS to Robert and Evelyn Ward. She peacefully passed away on September 19th, 2025, in Tulsa OK. Growing up as a child and teen, she had a love for outdoors and animals. She had many memories of riding her horses with her grandpa Ward and going on trail rides across...

Richard W. Henry

Richard W. Henry

Sep 18, 2025

Richard W. Henry, age 40, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, formerly from Caney, Kansas, passed away peacefully at the Maple Care Center after a brave battle with health challenges.

Born on August 9, 1985, to Meredith and Connie L. (Williams) Henry in Tulsa, Richard grew up in Caney, where he proudly graduated from Caney Valley High School. His thirst for knowledge led him...

Philip Dean Morrow

Philip Dean Morrow

Sep 12, 2025

Mr. Philip “Phil” Dean Morrow, 76, of Coffeyville, Kansas, went to meet his Heavenly Father on September 12, 2025 at CRMC in Coffeyville.

Phil was born on December 1, 1948, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center to Ivan and Laura Morrow. He grew up in Coffeyville, attending local schools before continuing his studies at the Missouri Military Academy. Eventually, he returned home...

Bryan Roger Ryan

Bryan Roger Ryan

Sep 1, 2025

Bryan Roger Ryan, age 68 of rural Caney, passed away peacefully on Monday September 1, 2025 at Journey Home in Bartlesville, OK. It is fitting that he laid down his last labors on Labor Day.

Roger was born February 27, 1957 to Floyd Forest and Nevada Josephine (Smith) Ryan, in Coffeyville, Kansas. He grew up on the family farm not far...

John Smith

John Smith

Aug 26, 2025

John W Smith, 90, of Edna, Kansas passed away at his home in Edna, Kansas on Tuesday August 26, 2025.

He was born June 4, 1935 at Edna, Kansas to Albert and Hester (Mc Elroy) Smith. He grew up and attended school in Edna and graduated from Edna High School in 1953. Following high school, he served in the US Army...

James Neeley

James Neeley

Aug 19, 2025

James Earl Neeley, age 85 , of Coffeyville, Kansas, peacefully entered his eternal rest at home, surrounded by his beloved wife and family.

Born on April 1, 1940, in Galena, Kansas to Melvin D. and Gertrude H. (Thomason) Neeley, James enjoyed a fulfilling life filled with love and purpose. He graduated from Galena High School and continued his education at Central...

Larry Paul Wooten

Larry Paul Wooten

Aug 16, 2025

Larry Paul Wooten, 85, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2025, at his home in Miami, Florida. He was born on May 6, 1940, to Paul and Leona Wooten and spent his childhood in Coffeyville, Kansas.

An avid sports enthusiast from a young age, Larry's passion for athletics shaped his life. Once, as a boy, with a baseball in hand, he...

Marie Elaine Sales

Marie Elaine Sales

Aug 13, 2025

Marie Elaine Sales of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in Coffeyville, Kansas at the age of 69.

Marie was born on February 16, 1956 in Coffeyville, Kansas to William F. and Pauline M. (Schultz) O'Connell. Maire was the youngest of five children, her siblings who were waiting at home to meet their baby sister were...

Edna Ann Findley

Edna Ann Findley

Aug 12, 2025

Edna Ann Findley age 88 of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side singing her favorite hymn "I Have Decided To Follow Jesus" knowing that Jesus was there waiting to take her to the mansion he has prepared just for her.

Edna was born to Roy and Mary (Manley) Rhinehart on October 26, 1936 in Coffeyville, Kansas....

Mary Ann Briggans

Mary Ann Briggans

Aug 8, 2025

Mary Ann Briggans age 71, of Coffeyville, Kansas, passed away peacefully with family near her side in her home on Friday, August 8, 2025.

Mary was born on September 2, 1953 in Coffeyville, Kansas to John Henry and Velda Mae (Isle) Evans. Mary grew up in rural Coffeyville attending school in Altamont, Kansas, graduating from Altamont High School.

As a young woman...

Jacqueline Anita Gillman

Jacqueline Anita Gillman

Aug 6, 2025

Jacqueline Gillman age 88 of Coffeyville KS passed away Wednesday August 6th, 2025 at her daughters home in Independence KS.  Jackie was born in Winfield KS on November 21st, 1936 to Geraldine Martin (Williams) and Leo Martin.

She married Norman Artherton and had one daughter Kathleen Cook (Artherton). A later marriage with Billy Gillman gave them Michael Gillman, Debbie Roberson (Gillman),...

Edna Williamson

Edna Williamson

Jul 30, 2025

Edna Reba Williamson (Hosfelt) was born December 20, 1930 to George W Hosfelt and Della J Hosflet (Jones) in Kansas City Missouri. Edna lived in the Kansas City area until the age of 10. Her family then moved to Centerville Missouri and later to Parsons Kansas. Edna held many jobs during her life, waitress, card sorter for Hallmark and florist,...