Obituaries

Steven Tate

Steven Tate

Jan 14, 2019

Steven Charles Tate of Independence, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2019 due to an automobile accident. He led a full, interesting life and will be missed by the many people he touched and influenced in his nearly 75 years. Steve was known as a loving brother, a wonderful father, a caring companion, an awesome grandpa and a...

Emma Johnston

Emma Johnston

Jan 11, 2019

Emma Jeanette Johnston age 80 passed away on January 11, 2019 in Wichita, KS. Emma was born on June 28, 1938 in Britton, OK to Dale and Della (Wardlow) Bryan. She attended the rural Deer Creek School until the she moved to Sedan where she graduated from Sedan High School with the class of 57. Shortly after graduation Emma...

Merry Heaton

Merry Heaton

Jan 9, 2019

On January 9, 2018 Merry Jovalene Heaton moved from her local residence to her heavenly mansion, built especially for her by her lord and savior Jesus Christ. She was born on December 9, 1933, in Bethel, NM to Harve A, and Gladys Tobin Redburn. She was born again, when she accepted Christ as her savior and became a child...

Kaci Mellen

Kaci Mellen

Jan 4, 2019

Kaci Ann Mellen known by those who know her best as Grammy Kaci of Edna, Kansas passed away on January 4, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. Kaci was born on September 20, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska the first of ten children to Bettie (Pangle) Clements. Kaci's childhood as a military brat gave her and...

Karon Allison

Karon Allison

Jan 2, 2019

Karon Jean Allison of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma passed from this life on January 2, 2019 at the age of 60 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Karon was born on April 9, 1958 in Coffeyville, Kansas to James and Frances Alene (Martin) Bishop, the couple later divorced. Karon's family extended beyond her parents and two siblings, Sharon and...

David Evitts

David Evitts

Dec 31, 2018

David Lewis Evitts of Coffeyville, Kansas, passed away at the age of 76, on December 31, 2018 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center unexpectedly. David was born on October 30, 1942 to Robert G. and Evelyn L. (Hoggatt) Evitts in Wichita, Kansas. At a young age David's family moved to Coffeyville where he attended school and graduated from Field Kindley...

Karleen Woollard

Karleen Woollard

Dec 25, 2018

Lovingly remembered by Karleen Sue Woollard, born in Coffeyville, KS to Karl and Madeline (Forth) Jones on May 19, 1942 passed away on December 25, 2018. She worked in Coffeyville for Western Publishing, Braums, and the SRS office. She also touched many lives when she was a foster parent. Karleen enjoyed her family, word searches, crocheting, her beloved dog...

Chris Mcvey

Chris Mcvey

Dec 12, 2018

Chris Eugene McVey, age 61, passed away on December 12, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, KS. Chris was born on July 25, 1957 in Iola, Kansas to Vernon "Mac" and Dorothy (Mann) McVey. He attended and graduated from Marmaton Valley School in Moran, KS. On July 1, 1979, he married...

Sarah Saner

Sarah Saner

Dec 7, 2018

Sarah "Babe" Ellen Saner, age 80 left this earthly home on December 7, 2018 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas. Sarah know by most as "Babe" was born on April 19, 1938 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Calvin and Lydia (Satchel) Cullison. Sarah attended school in Coffeyville with continuing her education at Coffeyville Community College. Sarah completed beauty school and...

Helen Frederick

Helen Frederick

Dec 6, 2018

Helen E Frederick age 96 of South Coffeyville, OK passed away on December 6, 2018 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville. Helen was born in Ottumwa, IA on July 31, 1922 to Samuel and Opha (Johnston) Fenton. Helen attended school in Ottumwa and graduated from high school there. After high school she began working as a legal secretary until she...

Donald Haymaker

Donald Haymaker

Nov 29, 2018

Donald LeRoy Haymaker age 76, passed away on November 29, 2018 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas. Don was born on November 10, 1942 in Hennessey, Oklahoma to Wayne and Clara Bell (Anderson) Haymaker his parents later divorced. At an early age Don and his family relocated to Kansas area where he attended school at both Dearing and Liberty....

Brian Knisley

Brian Knisley

Nov 27, 2018

Brian Dale Knisley, 51 of Texas, died Tuesday, Nov.27, 2018 in Big Spring, Texas Mr. Knisley was born April 27, 1967, in Coffeyville to Gary Knisley and Linda (Carriker) Knisley He attended local schools. Brian worked for the railroad most his life. Mr.Knisley was involved in dirt track racing and would travel afar to participate or attend demolition derby...

Robert Kill

Robert Kill

Nov 24, 2018

Robert J "Mack" Kill age 56 of Longton, KS passed away on November 24, 2018 at his home. Mack was born on April 24, 1962 in Winfield to the late Frederick Kill II and Loretta "Kay" (Edwards) Kill/Claytor. Mack attended grade school in Moline and graduated from Elk Valley High School with the class of 1980. Right after graduation...

Terry Park

Terry Park

Nov 24, 2018

Terry Dawn Park age 44 of Coffeyville passed away on November 24, 2018 in his home due to injuries in a house fire. Terry was born on March 9, 1974 to the late Terry Lee Park and Sue (Polk) Samuels. Terry attended school in Coffeyville until entering Job Core. He married Kirsten Montgomery in 1995, together they had one...

Betty Wood

Betty Wood

Nov 10, 2018

Longtime Coffeyville resident, Betty Marie Wood, 89, passed away at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas on November 10, 2018. Betty Marie Wood was born an only child on August 25, 1929 in Brush, Colorado to Lawrence and Marie Noland. Betty married Dean Wood on July 1, 1972 in Coffeyville, Kansas. Through the years Betty worked as an EEG/EKG Tech...

Jerry Mcdill

Jerry Mcdill

Nov 5, 2018

Jerry Wilson McDill age 80, passed away November 5, 2018 at Journey Home in Bartlesville, OK. Jerry was born July 19, 1938 in Alexandria, LA to Melvin McDill and Florence McDill. Later on they moved to Independence, KS where Jerry attended school and graduated from Independence High School in 1956. Soon after Jerry joined the Army in August of...

John Whitmore

John Whitmore

Nov 3, 2018

John A. Whitmore 68, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas. Graveside Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Veterans Memorial Patio with burial to follow in Restlawn Memorial Park in Coffeyville, Kansas. Friends may greet the family on Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 5:00pm to...

Robert Bolden

Robert Bolden

Nov 2, 2018

Robert E. Bolden, age 71 of Coffeyville passed away on November 2, 2018 at Manor Care in Wichita. Robert was born in Shreveport, LA on February 16, 1947 to Curtis Bolden and Carrie Drop. From a young age his mother noticed that Robert was always running and climbing, which would continue on during sports. Robert was a standout in...

Alta Donald

Alta Donald

Oct 31, 2018

Alta Jane Donald age 101 of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 surrounded by her family. Alta was born on November 2, 1916 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Elmer and Susan (Ritter) Fields. She was the last living of ten children, two died at the age of two She grew up and attended school in the Pittsburg...

Damon Willbern Jr

Damon Willbern Jr

Oct 26, 2018

Damon Alfred Willbern, Jr. age 92, passed away at his home in Coffeyville, Kansas with his family. Damon was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 30, 1925 to Damon Alfred Willbern, Sr. and Zelma (Stevens) Willbern. He moved to Coffeyville as a child and made his home with his father and step-mother Marjorie Miller Willbern. He graduated from...