Obituaries

May 3, 2021

Connie Oller-Striplin (79) of Coffeyville, Kansas passed on May 3, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Born in Morrisonville, IL Connie was raised in Litchfield where she graduated from Litchfield High School in 1960. After high-school Connie earned her beautician license, often spoke about her time working at Franklin Life Insurance, had a small baking business, along with...

May 2, 2021

Gerald David, 97, beloved Father and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 2, 2021. He entered this world on February 29, 1924 in Delaware, OK, born to Floyd and Edna David. He is survived by his son Dr. Michael David (Terri); daughter Suzanne David; daughter Diane DeVore (Paul); granddaughter Suzanne Gann; granddaughter Carrie Dees (Darrell);...

Apr 30, 2021

Edwin Walter Beeson of Edna Kansas passed from this life on April 30, 2021.

Edwin was born to Charles and Elizabeth (Barber) Beeson on November 16, 1920. Mr. Beeson graduated from Edna high school in 1940. He served in the United States Army from 1942 through 1946 when he was honorably discharged. Mr. Beeson was a member...

Apr 25, 2021

Jack Franklin Weathers, 78, of Oologah, Oklahoma, passed away on April 25, 2021.

Jack grew up in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma where he had many close friends and family. He met and married Janice Caldwell at the age of 21. They started in Wichita, Kansas then moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where they raised 3 children. Jack and Jan...

Apr 18, 2021

Fred D. Wright, December 18th 1944- April 18th 2021 died in his home of natural causes.

He was born in Coffeyville, KS and raised by Harold and Norma Eveleigh. His father died on the beaches in the war. He had two brothers, Ed (Cathy) and David (JoEtta). His parents and David preceded him in death. Fred went...

Apr 15, 2021

Gary Lynn Schnug, age 58, of Elk City, Kansas passed away on April 15, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center.

Gary was born on June 13, 1962 in Wichita to James Lee and Shirley Irene (Weakley) Schnug. Gary was raised in Riverdale. He attended school in Wellington where he graduated high school. After graduation, Gary entered the work...

Apr 4, 2021

Joleen (Moore) Hood was born January 25, 1923, Coffeyville, KS.  She attended Edna Schools, graduating in 1940.  She moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and attended Tulsa Business School in 1940-1941.  She loved learning, and in that time, she was considered an educated person.  She loved learning and tried to improve the rest of her life, but not as curiously as...

Apr 2, 2021

Margaret E. Rhodes passed away at the age of 101 on April 2, 2021 in her home at Asbury Village in Coffeyvillle, Kansas.

Margaret was born to parents Barnett and Minnie (Dearing) Phillips on October 18, 1919 in Englevale, Kansas in Labette County. She was one of 5 girls and attended school in Altamont, Kansas.

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Mar 30, 2021

Shirley Ruth Verd passed away on March 30, 2021 in Coffeyville, Kansas at Windsor Place.

Shirley was born on May 28, 1936 to Ray W. and Bernice (Rausch) Babcock in Earlton, Kansas in rural Wilson County.  She was the only girl in a family of six boys.  Shirley grew up in rural Altoona, attending school in Altoona...

Mar 28, 2021

Aaron Michael Deutsch was born on April 18,1996 in Brighton, Colorado to his mom Cynthia Chaney.

Aaron, his mother and older sister Anna lived in Fort Lupton, Colorado until his mother married Tommy Chaney. The blended family made their home in Dacono, Colorado and the addition of his brother Johnathon completed their family.   Dacono is where he...

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...