Obituaries

Mar 17, 2021

Lola Janice “Peach” Newton age 73 of Coffeyville, Kansas passed from this life on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at CRMC in Coffeyville.

Lola Janice was born on July 31, 1947 to Frank and Addie (Taylor) McCartney in Angola, Kansas. Frank calling his daughter his “Little Peach” and “Peach” was what everyone knew her by.  Peach attended school...

Mar 16, 2021

Robert J. Avery, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 16th at Labette Health and Emergency Room in Independence, Kansas.

Bob was born July 12, 1934 to Elwood Avery and Ruth (Mccorkle) Avery. He married Phyllis (Moberly) Avery on October 25, 1952. She preceded him in death on July 5, 2012. Four children were born to their union. Surviving...

Mar 15, 2021

Carole Louise (Steeby) Patterson went to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ on Monday March 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at her side. Carole was 83 years young and was living in Spring, Texas at the time of her passing. She and her family have been longtime residents of Coffeyville, Kansas. Carole was born as a preemie...

Mar 10, 2021

David A. Mason passed away on March 10, 2021 at the age of 74 in his home in Dearing, Kansas.

David was born on February 2, 1947 to Emma Lue Burget in Coffeyville, Kansas. David grew up in Coffeyville where he completed his education. David worked in restoration and water proofing in the Omaha, Nebraska area. Before moving...

Mar 10, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia L. Bierbrodt of Coffeyville, announces passing of a wonderful wife, devoted mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend to all whose lives she touched on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center at the age of 75.

Pat was born on February 20, 1946 to John and Dawn R....

Feb 22, 2021

Joe Allen Fisher, age 86, of Harrison, Arkansas, formerly of Coffeyville, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at home.

He was born May 12, 1934 in Bethel Hospital in Newton, Kansas, to parents Evangelyne Fisher and David Mauck.  In 1936, at age 2, Joe and his older brother David were adopted by his grandparents, Reverend Earl...

Feb 21, 2021

Donald Eugene “Gene” Cooke passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 96 at his home in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Arthur B. Cooke and Bessie E. (Moon) Cooke welcomed their second to youngest child, Donald Eugene into this world on November 20, 1924, at their home in Coffeyville. He was welcome by his brothers and sisters....

Feb 10, 2021

George Rau, known as dad, grandpa, Mr. Rau, coach, uncle, and friend departed this life on February 10, 2021 at Montgomery Place in Independence.

George was born on May 29, 1934 in Morrison, OK to P.W. and Bessie (Jobe) Rau. The family made their home Chautauqua County where George attended school in Niotaze until the 8th grade....

Feb 1, 2021

Shirley Jean Roberts, 85 years of age, of Coffeyville, Kansas peacefully entered into Eternity with her Heavenly Father on Monday, February 1, 2021. The next youngest of eleven children, she was born to William Frank II and Daisy Mae (Knisley) Cook of Coffeyville, Kansas where she attended the Whittier Grade and Field Kindley High Schools. She met and married...

Jan 25, 2021

Randall “Randy” Martin Cardwell age 43, passed away on January 25, 2021 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Randy was born to Randall K. and Cheri (Risley) Cardwell on December 12, 1977 in Solono, California.

Randy was known as “The Gentle Giant”, “Big Teddy Bear”, and “Tiny” to name just a few terms of endearment in...

Jan 24, 2021

Frances R. Long age 93 passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Rollie and Ombre (Adams) Blome welcomed Frances, their only child on September 2, 1927 in Nevada, Missouri.

France moved with her parents to Coffeyville as a young girl.  Frances caught the eye...

Jan 23, 2021

Patricia Ann Follett age 78 of Coffeyville passed away on January 23, 2021 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Patricia was born in Independence, KS on June 3, 1942 to William James Gilliland and Ruby (Reid) Ryan. She met Harvey Follett and they were united in marriage on August 26, 1967. The couple made their home in Arizona...

Jan 22, 2021

LaDonna Sue Pickett went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2021.

LaDonna was born to Curtis and Leon Williams on September 24, 1942 in Elk City, Ks one of 12 siblings.  She grew up on the Buffalo Ranch south of Elk City; she graduated from Havana High School.  She married Bill Pickett on December 27,...

Jan 17, 2021

James Allen (Jim) Ross, beloved husband, dad, PaPa, and substitute father for many, went to be with his Lord, Jesus, on January 17th. The Lord allowed him to “grace us with his presence” for 77 years.

Jim was born in Coffeyville, Kansas where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Kay Marion Casida. Their marriage was obviously...

Jan 16, 2021

Crystal Joy (Heady) Proman age 69 of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away unexpectantly on January 16, 2021 in her home.

Crystal was born on July 25, 1951 to Bill Rogers and Lucille Louise (Kindrick) Heady in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Crystal grew up attending Coffeyville schools graduating from Field Kindley Memorial High School.  She completed her education with...

Jan 14, 2021

Gloria Jan Noblitt age 71 passed away on January 14, 2021 at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Gloria was born on January 11, 1950 to Orval and Rachel (Montgomery) Taylor in Coffeyville, Kansas

Services will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 2pm at Coffeyville 1st Nazarene Church, 2300 W 1st St, Coffeyville, KS 67337....

Jan 14, 2021

Ronald (Ron) Macy was born on January 4, 1933 in Attica, Kansas where he grew up.  He spent his time as most kids do playing sports, football and baseball, and doing his best to stay out of trouble.  Ron left Attica to join in the United States Navy in 1951 and was stationed at the Naval Air Weapons Station...

Jan 13, 2021

Ronald Dean Cerny age 77 of Coffeyville passed away on January 13, 2021 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.

Ronald was born in Coffeyville on January 6, 1944 to Clifford and Frenia (Fitzpatrick) Cerny. He was raised in Coffeyville and attended local schools graduating from Field Kindley High School. After high school...

Jan 11, 2021

Marion Dean DeMott died peacefully in his sleep on January 11, 2021, during the COVID pandemic. Gatherings were not recommended during the pandemic, so the services held on August 18, 2023, included both his wife Sharylon Joan and Marion Dean DeMott.

Marion Dean DeMott, better known as Dean by everyone, was born on October 14, 1931, to Robert and Goldie...

Jan 6, 2021

Betty Lou Waddell, age 97, longtime resident of Coffeyville passed away on January 6, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, KS.

Betty was born on October 1, 1923 in Logan County Illinois to Barry and Della (Cox) Simpson. Betty attended Field Kindley High School where she graduated with the class of 1941. After high school...