Obituaries

Feb 1, 2025

Janice Louise Richardson, 77, of South Coffeyville, OK went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 1, 2025. 

Janice was born March 11, 1947 to Willard Allen Smith and Martha May (Connor) Smith in Coffeyville. She grew up in the area and attended Coffeyville Schools. On April 15, 1963 she married the love of her life Bruce Charlton Richardson. They...

Jan 31, 2025

Phyllis Jean (Bartel) McCartney, 78, passed away on the morning of Friday, January 31st, 2025 at her home in Coffeyville, Kansas after living with Parkinson’s Disease for over 8 years. Born on November 23, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas to Kermit Frank "Bud" Bartel and Neva Jean (Ward) Bartel, Phyllis spent her early years in Coffeyville. A proud graduate of Field...

Jan 31, 2025

 Ruth Ames, formerly of Coffeyville, shed this mortal coil into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 31, 2025. She was a beloved Mother to Kathy, Grandmother to Erin, and Aunt Ruth to so many.

Born Ruth Aline Transue on March 6, 1931 to Charley and Louesea Transue in Nowata County, Oklahoma, the eighth of nine children. Ruth met her future...

Jan 27, 2025

Kendall S. Garton, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, departed from this world unexpectedly on January 27, 2025, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, leaving behind cherished memories and profound influences.

Born on August 8, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas, to Lindley L. and Arlene Rose (Birch) Garton, Kendall flourished in the vibrant community of Wichita. A proud graduate of Wichita East...

Jan 16, 2025

Elmer “David” Hughes, 86, passed away at McAlester Nursing Center in McAlester, Oklahoma on January 16, 2025.

Born on July 21, 1938, and adopted as an infant to Elmer and Lillian (Stanley) Hughes in Wichita, Kansas, David grew up in a nurturing environment and completed his education at East Wichita High School.

Funeral services honoring David will be held on Tuesday, January...

Jan 13, 2025

Jimmie L. Ellis departed this world peacefully on January 13, 2025. Jimmie had been residing at Gran Villa on Tyler in Coffeyville, Kansas for the last 6 months.

Born on August 14, 1935, in Independence, Kansas, Jimmie was one of thirteen children, and he was the last surviving member of his family. He grew up in the surrounding area, moving from...

Jan 7, 2025

Lisette Marie McNamara born on May 19, 1964 went home on January 7, 2025 where there is no more pain, only the out reached arms of our Lord. Now she is surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many dogs. Just like earthly days, the usual conversation is about food. Did I hear Carbonara? 

Lisette loved to entertain everyone with her...

Dec 30, 2024

Laverda Mae Folk of Coffeyville was a living testimony of, “They will know we are Christians by our Love.” Surrounded by her family and holding hands with her husband Melvin of 68 years, she departed this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 30th, 2024 at the age of 87. 

Laverda was born as an only...

Dec 30, 2024

Mildred Lucille Kimrey of Lenapah, Oklahoma passed away with her daughters by her side at the age of 85 on December 30, 2024 at the Osage Nursing Home in Nowata, Oklahoma. 

Mildred was born on November 16, 1939 in Welch, Oklahoma to Clayton and Elizabeth Lenora (Dunn) Haskit, and was one of twelve of the Haskit children. She attended Welch School...

Dec 25, 2024

Ruby May Smith, 84, a longtime resident of Independence, passed away Christmas Day at the Medicalodge Nursing Home in Coffeyville, Kansas.

She was born January 22, 1940 in Pineville, Mo., the daughter of Edward Griffoth and Martha (Chandler) Griffoth. She was one of eight children born to the couple.

On June 7, 1958, she married Orlin D. Smith, and they later divorced....

Dec 24, 2024

Jerald Lee Kirkland, a devoted family man and skilled craftsman, passed away on December 24, 2024, in Copan, Oklahoma surrounded by his family at the age of 81. Born on September 11, 1943, in Rural Edna, Kansas to Renzo Lee and Jessie Lucille (Kimrey) Kirkland, Jerald was a man of many talents and an unwavering spirit.

Shortly after marrying his beloved...

Dec 19, 2024

Margie Ann Buster, age 78 passed away with her daughter by her side in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Ascension St. John’s Medical Center on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Margie was born on May 3, 1946 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Thomas William and Florence Anita Margorie (Eppler) Head. Margie attended Coffeyville schools with her two siblings Paul and Linda. In 1964 she graduated...

Dec 19, 2024

Phoebe Jane Drake (94) of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Bel Aire Kansas at the Catholic care home. Phoebe was born on December 11, 1930, to Benjamin McKinley Darbe Senior and Irene Snyder. 

On October 13, 1956, Phoebe married the love of her life, James Fran Drake, her husband of 50 years. They were true partners in...

Dec 17, 2024

James Harold Stallings, born on July 4, 1945, in McCrory, Arkansas, to George Harold and Juanita (Fink) Stallings passed away on December 17, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by family at CRMC in Coffeyville, Kansas. He was a man of steadfast determination whose life was marked by hard work, passion, and unwavering commitment to his family and career.

James...

Dec 16, 2024

William Bailey Gregory, a vibrant spirit who brought joy and laughter to all who knew him, left this world far too soon on December 16, 2024,near Cherryvale, Kansas as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Bailey was born on April 23, 1994, in Osage Beach, Missouri, to Jerry Gregory and Ronda (McAlexander) Matney. Bailey captured hearts with...

Dec 12, 2024

Ralph Edward Bachman, 69, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 12, 2024.

He was born June 18, 1955, to Walter and Norma Bachman. He grew up in rural Coffeyville, KS. He attended elementary school at Ringo, which was a one-room schoolhouse, before attending Caney Valley High School where he enjoyed Vo Tech classes and graduated from...

Dec 6, 2024

 

Annette Marie Harbaugh (72) of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. Annette was born June 18, 1952, to Bob and Phyllis (Alan) Loffer of Coffeyville, KS. Annette grew up in West Coffeyville. She attended West Coffeyville School. Her memories of growing up in West Coffeyville were idyllic. She told stories while sitting on the bar that went over...

Dec 5, 2024

Judy Carol Noland-Prince, age 78, of Elk City went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, MO.  

Judy was born December 29, 1945 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to Mary Lucille (Mitchell) Watts and Bython ‘Luby’ Gurley. She was the youngest of four siblings. Judy was a Vietnam...

Dec 4, 2024

Robert Lee Barnett “Bob”, 88, of rural Edna, KS passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, MO. His death was unexpected. 

He was born Sept 26, 1936 to William Green Barnett and Mary Madeline Johnson-Barnett. Bob grew up South of Altamont, KS and graduated from Labette County Community High School in 1954. Bob worked for Moore/Compton Farms during...

Nov 24, 2024