Obituaries

Sep 28, 2022

Sara L. Sharpton, age 46 of Coffeyville, Kansas has passed away at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.

Sara was born to Stanley "Stan" Shafer Jr. and Kristi (Hare) Ryan on March 29, 1976, in Coffeyville, Kansas.  Sara attended grade school, high school, and technical school in Coffeyville.  Sara completed her certified nursing assistant certification and has dedicated...

Sep 25, 2022

Esther L. (Brown) O’Brien, age 87 of Liberty, Kansas passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the Eagles Estates in Independence, Kansas.

Esther was born January 9, 1935, in Independence, Kansas to Harold A. Sr. and Eva “Ruth” (Smith) Brown. Esther attended elementary school in El Segundo, California from 1940 to 1945. She graduated from the...

Sep 23, 2022

Joe Dale Dick passed away on September 23, 2022, just three days after his 85th birthday in Tulsa, Oklahoma at St. John’s Hospital.

On September 20, 1937, Joe was born to Leo and Frances (Lemmons) Dick in Nowata, Oklahoma where he grew up with his nine siblings.   Joe grew up in Nowata with his parents, brothers, and...

Sep 12, 2022

John H. Saner age 89 passed away on September 12, 2022, at CRMC in Coffeyville, Kansas.

John was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to George H. and Luetta (LeFever) Saner on June 28, 1933, he was the oldest of eight boys and girls and spent nineteen years of his life there.  John married Dawn Showers in 1953,...

Sep 10, 2022

Gary Leon Pippin age 81 of Lexington, Kentucky formerly of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on September 10, 2022.

Born to Virgil L. and Neleta June (Johnson) Pippin on July 19, 1941, in Cherryvale, Kansas.  Gary attended school in Cherryvale and Coffeyville where he completed his education.

On May 1, 1985, Gary married Judy Wiley together...

Sep 7, 2022

Dennis W. Antle age 64 passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at CRMC in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Dennis was born on December 29, 1957, in Junction City, Kansas to Don and Sarah (Cullison) Antle.  He was one of three sons born to that union.  Don and Sarah later divorced.  Dennis and his brothers grew up in the...

Aug 23, 2022

Elvin “Lynn” Wood age 93 passed away at his home in Coffeyville, Kansas on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

Lynn was born on August 1, 1929, in Grainola, Kansas to Henry Lawton and Lois May (Crozier) Wood.  He was one of seven children.  The family relocated to the Cedar Vale, Kansas area where he graduated from Cedar Vale...

Aug 18, 2022

Hazel Lucile (Brashear) Laurie, 101, gained her wings on August 18, 2022, at Medicalodge on Midland, Coffeyville, Kansas.  Hazel was born on October 11, 1920, at Cedar Vale, Kansas, to Earl W. Brashear and Addie M. (Bell) Brashear.  She was the oldest child with three siblings, William E. Brashear, Edla Maxine Dale, and Marjorie N. Neer.

She...

Aug 18, 2022

On the morning of August 18, 2022, Karen Jane Wells of Coffeyville, Kansas passed in her home with family present at the age of 81.

While pregnant with Karen, her mother, Dorothy, was in a car accident that left her mother hospitalized for months. The nurses and doctors looked after Karen while she was in the hospital...

Aug 17, 2022

Mildred “Millie” Marie Pursley passed from this life on August 17, 2022, at her home in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Millie was born on March 28, 1926, in Liberty, Kansas to Raymond and Myrtle (McKellips) Trimble. Mille was the last surviving child of twelve children.  She grew up in the Liberty, and Coffeyville area.

On January 28,...

Aug 11, 2022

Shatia Lanette Shaw “Tia” age 45 of Lawton, Oklahoma gained her wings on August 11, 2022, at home in Lawton.

Tia was born on December 15, 1976, to Anthony Thames and Pamela Kendrex Thames in Coffeyville, Kansas.  Tia enjoyed life, before her health failed, she enjoyed working as an Assistant GM at the Hilton Garden inn and...

Aug 11, 2022

Wilma Jean (Maxson) Paul, age 89 passed away peacefully with her children by her side on August 11, 2022, at her home in McKinney, Texas.  She was born July 8, 1933, in Coffeyville, KS to Willard Andrew and Lola Mae (Shufelt) Maxson.

Jean grew up in rural Edna, KS and attended Leib school for elementary and then...

Jul 24, 2022

Walter Carl Booth, 84, of rural Coffeyville passed away peacefully at his home July 24, 2022, with his wife Jan by his side.  Walt was born January 4, 1938, in Ashland, KS to Noble C. and Ruth (Rainey) Booth.  The family lived in Ashland for a time and then moved to Caney, KS.  Walt attended Caney schools, graduating from...

Jul 23, 2022

Harold E. Patterson, 93, former longtime resident of Coffeyville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at his home in Colwich, Kansas.

Harold was born on August 26, 1928, in Mound Valley, Kansas to Grover C. and Effie E. (Hartman) Patterson.  Harold attended grade school and graduated high school in Mound...

Jul 20, 2022

Phyllis V. Stuckey passed away at the age of 86 on July 20, 2022, in Coffeyville, Kansas at Medicalodge on Midland.

Phyllis was born on March 21, 1936, in Coffeyville Kansas to Wayne and Wilma (Gaughan) Cornett.  She grew up in the Coffeyville, Lenapah area with her parents and siblings. She completed her education at Field Kindley...

Jul 17, 2022

Cecil Paul “Butch” Kilcoyne, age 79, Carl Junction, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home with family at his side after a lengthy illness.

Butch was born June 24, 1943, in Coffeyville, Kansas, son of the late Vincent Edward Kilcoyne and Virginia P. (Thrasher) Kilcoyne.  He grew up in Coffeyville, attending Holy Name Catholic Schools...

Jul 12, 2022

Donny “Don” Gene Perkins passed away at the age of 85 on July 12th, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Don was born November 20, 1936, to Emma Bernadine Moore and Earl E. Perkins six miles west of Howard in the home. He attended Union Center School and graduated from Howard High School in 1954. He...

Jul 3, 2022

Mable R. Trussell was called home to glory on July 3, 2022.  She passed at the age of 81 peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Mable was born on March 5, 1941, in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Herman and Addie (Steele) Adams.

Mable married Ozell Trussell and had seven children together.  Donald, David, Debbie, Addie Lee,...

Jun 18, 2022

Robert H. Miner age, 84 of Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Labette Medical Center in Independence.

Robert was born on April 29, 1938, to Alonzo Miner and Florence Grant in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.  Robert was one of four children.  He grew up in the Dearing area attending Dearing grade school and coming into...

Jun 16, 2022

Ruby Ruth Heady, age 98 passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her home in Coffeyville, Kansas with a friend by her side.

Ruby was born on January 5, 1924, in Concordia, Kansas to Harvey Dale and Opal (Franklin) Pierce.

October 24, 1942, Ruby married the love of her life Warren G. Heady making their home...