Obituaries

Larry G. Brown

Larry G. Brown

Dec 9, 2023

Larry Gene Brown passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 83. He lived a beautiful life. Larry was born June 30th, 1940, in Coffeyville, Kansas to loving parents, Doyal & Edith Brown. He was raised in Coffeyville with his three siblings. Coffeyville was his home, he loved it, and took immense pride in...

Barbara G. Cooper

Barbara G. Cooper

Dec 2, 2023

Barbara G. Cooper, a very caring and compassionate woman went home to her Lord and Savior on December 2, 2023, in Coffeyville, Kansas. Barbara was a resident of Medicalodges on Midland where she had received care for just a little over a year after her health began to fail. Medicalodges, formerly known as Windsor Place, was where Barbara worked for...

Leonard Howard

Leonard Howard

Nov 8, 2023

Leonard "Lenn" Howard, age 86 passed surrounded by family at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

Leonard is one of six children born to Ansel and Ethena (Holman) Howard in rural Coffeyville in the family home on January 27, 1937. Leonard grew up exploring the countryside and attended school in Coffeyville where he completed his...

Kathy C. Summers

Kathy C. Summers

Nov 6, 2023

Kathy C. Summers, 70, Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. A public visitation will be held for friends and family on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. followed by cremation.

Kathy was born October 5, 1953, in Parsons, Kansas, to Charles and Margaret (Laswell) Witt. At...

Betty J. McCart

Betty J. McCart

Nov 4, 2023

 

Betty J. McCart, 90, Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Medicalodges in Coffeyville, Kansas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, and no services are planned currently.

Betty was born May 15, 1933, in Burden, Kansas to Robert and Beryl (Spickel) Brenner and was employed in food service most of her life.

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Allan Dean Waits

Allan Dean Waits

Oct 31, 2023

Allan Dean Waits of Coffeyville passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his home under the care of the wonderful staff of Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.

Allan was born August 30, 1956, to Justus R and Joan Fay (Shaw) Waits in Wichita, Kansas.

In July 1981 Allan married Stephanie Pigeon. They had two daughters. They later divorced. 

In December 2009...

Katherine Conklin

Katherine Conklin

Oct 23, 2023

Katherine “Cathy” Conklin, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mom, and grandma left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 23, 2023, at CRMC in Coffeyville with her family by her side.

On January 11, 1933, in Skiatook, Oklahoma Thomas and May Elizabeth (Elkhair) Brown welcomed Katherine into this world. Katherine was one of thirteen children;...

Everett Leroy Smith Sr.

Everett Leroy Smith Sr.

Oct 23, 2023

Everett Leroy Smith Sr. passed away surrounded by the family that loved him and that he loved at the age of 81, in his home in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Everett was one of 8 children, and was born on April 11, 1942, in Coffeyville to Edgar and Merriam (Shamblin) Smith.  He grew up in Coffeyville, attending school here and completing his...

Carol Sue Conger

Carol Sue Conger

Oct 18, 2023

Carol Sue Conger age 75 passed away on October 18, 2023, at CRMC with family by her side.

Carol was born on January 22, 1948, to Veron Howard and Wanda Louise (Battaglear) Conger in Coffeyville, Kansas where she has resided her entire life. She attended Coffeyville schools, graduating from FKHS she began working.  She was employed at Jencast where she...

Robert Lee Johnson

Robert Lee Johnson

Oct 17, 2023

Robert Lee Johnson (82) of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023, at his home with his wife at his side who always called him “Honey” and surrounded by family.

Robert was born to Tim Johnson and Lessie Mae Banks on March 11, 1941, in Junction City, Arkansas. He was the oldest of 9 siblings and grew up...

Tammy Jean James

Tammy Jean James

Oct 13, 2023

Tammy Jean James of Coffeyville passed away at the age 63 at Medicalodges on Midland with husband, Ed James by her side.

Tammy was born on July 5, 1960, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Keith and Rennie (Hull) Hunt. The Hunt family moved to Coffeyville when Tammy was a young girl.   Tammy received her formal education attending Coffeyville grade school,...

Kenneth "Cricket" L. McCartney

Kenneth "Cricket" L. McCartney

Oct 6, 2023

Kenneth "Cricket" L. McCartney, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on October 6, 2023, surrounded by the family that meant the most to him. He was born on January 29, 1939, in Angola, Kansas to Frank "Bub" and Addie (Taylor) McCartney. Kenneth was the oldest of four children and embraced his role throughout his life.Kenneth's early years he...

Paul R. Griffiths

Paul R. Griffiths

Oct 1, 2023

Paul R. Griffiths Sr., a beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away on October 1, 2023, at the age of 92. He was born on June 25, 1931, in Coffeyville, Kansas, and was the son of Frances Elizabeth (Ellis) and John Robert Griffiths. 

As a child Paul resided on Glenwood Street within the city limits of Coffeyville.  His early adolescence...

Tronta J. Neal

Tronta J. Neal

Sep 30, 2023

Tronta Jean Neal, known as “Cricket” to her family, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at the age of 61.

Cricket was born in 1962 to Tommy and Jeannie Guinn.  She grew up in Coffeyville, Ks and graduated from Field Kindley High School. She worked several jobs, but her favorite job was working as a...

Betty J. Van Wey

Betty J. Van Wey

Sep 18, 2023

Betty J. Van Wey, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 99 and seven days on September 18, 2023, at Medicalodges on Midland in Coffeyville, Kansas. She was surrounded by her loving family.Betty was born on September 11, 1924, in Angola, Kansas to Byron Humphrey and Gladys O. (Young) Carr. She grew up in...

Rita M. Scott

Rita M. Scott

Sep 18, 2023

Rita M. Scott, a devoted homemaker and loving family member, passed away on September 18, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born on June 7, 1931, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Walter King and Gertrude (Sneed) King.Rita was a woman of immense gratitude, never wanting to burden others with her needs. Her humble and kind nature touched the lives...

Kara Jo Peters Krumwiede

Kara Jo Peters Krumwiede

Sep 13, 2023

When Kara Jo Peters Krumwiede passed from this life unexpectedly on September 13, 2023 at the age of 36 years old, her absence was felt deeply by all those who knew her. Anyone that crossed paths with Kara knew that she was the most fiercely stubborn, hard-working, tenacious, and determined person you would ever meet. Despite that outer toughness, she...

Glen Blackburn

Glen Blackburn

Sep 7, 2023

Roland Glen Blackburn, known to many as Glen, passed away on September 7, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital. Born to Roland Mitchner and Gladys Irene (Jones) Blackburn on February 3, 1953, in Independence, Kansas, he lived a life filled with dedication, love for his family, and unyielding commitment to his work.Glen dedicated most of his...

George Cleaveland Cantrell

George Cleaveland Cantrell

Sep 7, 2023

George Cleaveland Cantrell, 92, of Coffeyville Kansas passed away at Medicalodge on Midland on September 7, 2023. George was born in LaGrange, Georgia, on September 17, 1930, to Beth Sheba and Lawrence Cantrell. He enlisted in the United States Air Force where he met the love of his life Geraldine Marie Davis.

George married Geraldine and they made their home...

Dr. Jerry Hamm

Dr. Jerry Hamm

Sep 6, 2023

Dr. Jerry Hamm was 90 years old when he joined his wife Norma and other loved ones in heaven on September 6th, 2023. His far-reaching impact on his community and in the lives of those closest to him will not be forgotten.

Hamm was born February 18th, 1933, to Belva Florence Lemaster Hamm and Abner Hamm. He lived the early...