Obituaries

Nov 3, 2021

Charlotte Lee Neese, born on January 5, 1935 and originally from Coffeyville, KS, passed away on November 3, 2021 at the age of 86. Charlotte lived most of her life in Lawrence.

After retiring from AT&T after 30 years of service in building services, Charlotte took up oil painting and painted for over 30 years. Her passion...

Oct 30, 2021

Jerry Lee Whittenburg Sr., of Coffeyville, Kanas passed away at the age of 82, on October 30, 2021, surrounded by his family at Jane Phillips Memorial Hospital in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Jerry was born on October 21, 1939, in Dewey, OK to Percy James and Mary Luvena (Brown) Whittenburg.  As a young boy he attended school in Coffeyville...

Oct 25, 2021

Ruby Lee Beeson-Medley at the of age 102 passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas with her family by her side.

Ruby was born on December 8, 1918, in Coffeyville, to William W. and Annie May (Joplin) Lowrance.  As a young girl, Ruby and her family moved to Lockesburg, Arkansas. She...

Oct 20, 2021

Connie L. Gilliland Smart age 86 was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 20, 2021. Cremation has taken place under the care of Ford-Wulf-Bruns, and a family celebration of life will be held on a later date. The family suggests memorials to the Coffeyville Friends of Animals, The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America or donor’s...

Oct 17, 2021

Wilma Louise Smith age 88 formerly of South Coffeyville, OK,  passed away on October 17, 2021 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, KS.

Louise was born April 19, 1933 in Tulsa, OK to James Fredrick and Minnie Belle (Pearson) Stimson. Louise was raised in Tulsa and attended local schools graduating from Tulsa Central with the class of...

Oct 12, 2021

John Eugene “Gene” McClure age 69 of rural Havana, formerly of Caney, passed away on October 12, 2021 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, OK.

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Oct 10, 2021

Karen Irene Herriman, age 76 of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma with her daughter by her side.

Karen was born on March 1, 1945, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Norman Dean and Helen (Richards) Warren.  Her parents divorced but her mother, Helen raised Karen and her...

Oct 9, 2021

Martha “Marty” Jane Hargis, 73, Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, Kansas. Reciting of the holy Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Holy Name Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to follow and interment  will be in Calvary Cemetery in Coffeyville,...

Oct 6, 2021

Larkin Richard (Dick) Adams, age 73, of Elk Falls, KS passed away on October 6, 2021 at Ignite Medical Resort Adams Parc in Bartlesville, OK.

Dick was born on March 16, 1948 in Winfield, KS to Larkin Bernard and Bernice Josephine (Harrington) Adams. Dick was raised in Elk Falls his entire life, he attended grade school at St....

Oct 6, 2021

Judy Charlene Wilmoth age 61 of Tyro, KS passed away Wednesday, the 6th of October at home. She had recently moved to Overland Park, KS where she lived with her brother Jim and wife Rose.

Judy was born on September 17, 1960 in Coffeyville, KS to James and Charline Wilmoth and lived in a home built by...

Oct 2, 2021

Geraldine Marie Cantrell, age 90, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on October 2, 2021.

Geraldine Marie (Davis) Cantrell was born on April 4, 1931, in Wellington, KS to Rector Herman Davis and Martha Florence Davis. She was raised in Wellington and graduated from Wellington High School, class of 1949 and...

Oct 2, 2021

Leita Diveley, 94, a longtime resident of Coffeyville, Kan., died on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Journey Home Hospice in Bartlesville, OK.

Leita Marie DeCow was born April 21, 1927, in her childhood home north of Chetopa near Labette Creek, to her parents, Oliver and Denzel Nadine (Grant) DeCow.  She attended Columbus schools for the majority of...

Oct 1, 2021

Dixie Kay Jones, age 61 of Lenapah, OK passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, OK.

Dixie was born on August 2, 1960, in Claremore, OK to Jesse Jones Sr. and Sharon Kay Jones.  She was one of eight children growing up in the Coffeyville area.  Dixie completed her education at...

Sep 30, 2021

Shirley Dene Griswold age 94, of Coffeyville, Kansas died September 30, 2021, at her home with her daughter holding her hand.

Shirley was born on March 30, 1927 in Neodesha, Kansas to Dean V. and Elma Minnie “Sarah” (Wilson) Nichols. She graduated from Chanute High School.

On December 31, 1956 Shirley married the love of...

Sep 29, 2021

Bruce W. Keck, age 75 passed away on September 29, 2021, at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Bruce was born November 30, 1945, to Glenn A. and Constantina “Connie” (Nickas) Keck Jr.  in Coffeyville, Kansas.  Bruce started his elementary education in Tyro, Kansas and when he was entering the 7th grade the family moved to Coffeyville. At...

Sep 28, 2021

Joyce Sullivan age 76 of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at St. John’s hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Joyce was born on June 6, 1945, in Chetopa, Kansas to Edward and Georgia Doherty Sr. Joyce had six siblings that she shared her childhood with running, playing, and enjoying each other’s company.   She completed her...

Sep 20, 2021

Joel “Seth” Deffbaugh-West age 21 of Carl Junction, Missouri, passed away on September 20, 2021, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Seth was born on June 21, 2000, to Joel Deffebaugh and Angela West in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 11:00 am at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, 2405 Woodland...

Sep 20, 2021

Donna L Lotz age 86 of Edna, passed away on September 20, 2021 at Labette Health in Parsons.

Donna was born in Coffeyville on January 27, 1935 to J. Paul and Mable (McKnight) Thomas. She attended grammar school in Edna and graduated from Altamont with the class of 1952. After high school she married Ted Lotz on...

Sep 19, 2021

Ronald John Bluejacket age 78 of Coffeyville, KS passed away September 19, 2021 at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, OK.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Veteran's Memorial Patio at Fairview Cemetery at 2:00 pm with Pastor Joe Brooks officiating. To share a memory or to leave the family a message...

Sep 19, 2021

Ronald John Bluejacket age 78 of Coffeyville, KS passed away September 19, 2021 at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Ronnie was born to Junior William Bluejacket and Rose Lucinda (Martin) Bluejacket in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Ronnie married Sonja Ann Rupert. Together they shared 46 years together. They were dedicated to their Heavenly Father and each...