Obituaries

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,...

Phyllis Coons

Phyllis Coons

Jul 25, 2025

Phyllis "Eloise" Coons age 81 passed away in Coffeyville, Kansas in her home with her family at her side.

Eloise was born on December 29, 1943 in Baxter Springs, Kansas to Henry Lucian and Hazel Katherine (Wilson) Boyd, she was one of three children growing up with two brothers Maurice and Bud. The Boyd family were musically talented; they sang and...

Neila Fern Buetow Herold

Neila Fern Buetow Herold

Jul 23, 2025

Neila Fern Buetow Herold, 96, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma died Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at her home. Neila was born on April 13, 1929 in Angola, Kansas, to Silas Odie and Dorothy Dimple Olson. She attended and graduated high school in Altamont, KS where she was a baton twirler in the band.

On October 5, 1947 she married Charles Paul Buetow...

Lyle Junior Ehart

Lyle Junior Ehart

Jul 19, 2025

Lyle Junior Ehart passed away on July 19, 2025 at his home in Coffeyville, Kansas with his family by his side.

Lyle was born on September 28, 1945 in Coffeyville to Lester William and Bessie Fina (Braden) Ehart. Lyle attended grade school at McKinley, junior high at Roosevelt and attended the trade school while in high school at Field Kindley where...

Michael Dean Hughey

Michael Dean Hughey

Jul 6, 2025

Michael Dean Hughey, age 74 passed away on July 6, 2025 with his family at his side in Coffeyville, Kansas at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Mike was a devoted husband, a cherished father, and an amazing big brother, whose warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew him.

Mike was born on November 9, 1950 and had two wonderful parents, Betty Jean...

Janice L. Wright

Janice L. Wright

Jul 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Louise Wright of Coffeyville, Kansas, who passed away on the date of July 5, 2025 at the of 81.

Born on September 22, 1943 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Alva James "Sonnie" and Pansy Lee (Robbins) Mounts. Janice attended school in Coffeyville completing her education at Coffeyville Community College.

Janice was...