Obituaries
Vella Fern Adams
Aug 17, 2024
Vella Fern Adams, a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother passed from this life on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Coffeyville, Kansas at Medicalodges on Midland where she had resided for several years.
Vella was born in Coffeyville, on February 17, 1926, to Fred Edwin and Mary “Molly” Louise (Blakemore) Stroud. She was the youngest of five children and attended...
Heath C. Smith
Aug 15, 2024
Heath C. Smith at the age of 39 passed away after a long battle of cancer on August 15, 2024 at his home in Caney, Kansas with family and best friend by his side.
On March 11, 1985 Heath was born in Coffeyville, Kansas to the late Ralph A. Smith and Mary A. (Koehlhoeffer) Smith. He grew up in Coffeyville where...
Terry Richard Yost
Aug 13, 2024
Terry Yost passed away peacefully in his home on 8-13-2024 passing at the age of 75.
He was born in Kansas City Kansas on 12/18/1948. His childhood in Newton instilled a lifelong passion for outdoor activities. Terry was a letter carrier in Hutchinson, Kansas for 30 years. Moving to Coffeyville Kansas after his retirement. He and Jan enjoyed 51 years of...
Betty White
Aug 12, 2024
Betty Ann (Gentry) White, age 84 passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Wichita, KS where she had recently resided.
Betty was born on Feb. 15, 1940, to Earl and Amelia Gentry in Bucyrus, MO. She was born on the family farm in a three-room house and was a surprise twin with her brother Bob. Betty attended...
Robert Nelson Fox
Aug 11, 2024
Robert Nelson Fox, a well-known resident of Copan, Oklahoma passed away at home on August 11, 2024.
He lived in Caney, Kansas for many years. In the 1970’s he had the Derby Gas Station on South Walnut in Coffeyville. Robert was known for the many cars he had, and his ability to work on anything. Refusing to wear a helmet, he...
Paul A Head
Aug 9, 2024
Paul Allen Head, age 82 passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Medicalodges on Midland in Coffeyville where he had resided for the last 15 years.
Paul was born on March 3, 1942, to Thomas W. and Florence Anita “Marjorie” (Eppler) Head in Coffeyville, Kansas. Paul attended Coffeyville schools and graduated from Field Kindley Memorial High School in 1960. Paul...
William L. Charlesworth
Aug 8, 2024
On August 8, our beloved father, William L. Charlesworth passed away. Born February 4, 1937, to John and Mary Charlesworth of Coffeyville, Kansas. He graduated Texas Christian University after serving in the Navy. Married to Marjorie Ann Shackelford for nearly fifty years and worked for Jameson Door in Kansas City and Midwest Materials of Springfield, Missouri. Residing in Springfield where...
Colton Alexander Dean
Aug 8, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Colton Alexander Dean, a soul who left this world far too soon. Colton, born on December 22, 2009, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He brought love and light into the lives all who knew him. Tragically, he departed from this world on August 8, 2024, in Bartlesville leaving a void that can never be...
Jerald Medsker
Aug 8, 2024
Thurman Jerald Medsker, age 79, of Tyro, Kansas, stepped into Heaven on August 8, 2024, two days before his 80th birthday.
Jerald was born August 10, 1944, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Thurman “Salty” Medsker and Margaret Marie (Bendure) Medsker. Jerald grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas and attended Field Kindley High School and graduated in 1962. He graduated with an associate’s degree...
Victor "Vic" Locke
Aug 6, 2024
Vic Locke (or Pops) took his final ride on August 6 , 2024, at ComfortCare Homes in Wichita Kansas with his daughter and wife holding his hands by his side. Indian flute music was played in the background to make his transition so peaceful. He was born on May 17, 1940 to Victor and Aladayne Locke in Coffeyville, Kansas.
He was...
Charlotte Bowman
Jul 30, 2024
Charlotte LeClere Bowman 85, beloved mother and grandmother of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Montgomery Place of Independence, Kansas.
Charlotte was the daughter of Clark and Ruby (Dilley) LeClere, she was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on October 17, 1938. She graduated from Field Kindley High School in 1956 and Coffeyville Community College in 1958. While...
Jackie Lee Thompson
Jul 23, 2024
Jackie Lee Thompson, of Altamont, Ks went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 23,2024.
He was born in Liberty, Ks on January 17, 1941, the son of Harry and Mary (Clark) Thompson. He graduated from Field Kindley High School in 1959. He served in the Air Force from 1959 – 1963 as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was...
Hyon C. Bilby
Jul 22, 2024
Hyon C. Bilby of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away at the age of 62 with her family by her side on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Hyon was born on July 26, 1961, in Naju, Korea. Hyon’s father passed when she was very young leaving her mother Pakim Kim to raise her children alone. Growing up for Hyon was very difficult and she...
Richard Dale Keck
Jul 19, 2024
Richard Dale Keck, aged 76, passed away on July 19, 2024, at CRMC in Coffeyville, Kansas, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Richard was born January 3, 1948, to Glenn A. and Constantina “Connie” (Nickas) Keck Jr. in Hayward, California. The family moved to several places during his youth, including Tyro and Coffeyville, and eventually settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico,...
George Weiser
Jul 8, 2024
George Thomas Weiser passed away on July 8, 2024 at Medicalodge Nursing Home. He was born in Cherryvale, KS on February 14, 1927, to C.A. (Bud) Weiser and Ermal Jean Weiser, nee: Hoffman. He attended Roosevelt Jr High School and Field Kindley High School where he was elected captain of the SEK championship football team in 1944. He was drafted...
Ronald D. White
Jul 8, 2024
Ronald Dean White's life ended in peace on July 8, 2024. He is survived by his "Louise", Crystal White, son Randall Harris and daughter-in-law Heidi (Kuhlman) Harris, sister Linda (White) McFall, grandchildren Naomi Opal Fishback and Oliver Harris, and Ms. Sadie Sue. In his final hours, he read messages from dear friends, including Rick Rutledge, his chosen friend and brother...
Carol Lynn Webb
Jul 3, 2024
Carol Lynn Mohler Webb, 83, of Edmond, Oklahoma was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 3, 2024. She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas March 14, 1941, the daughter of Charles Lloyd Mohler and Dixie Lee (Williams) Mohler. She graduated from Field Kindley High School in 1959. She attended Coffeyville Community College and graduated...
Thomas Wesley Lantz
Jun 30, 2024
Thomas Wesley Lantz was a simple man who loved the Lord. Thomas was born on September 14, 1939, in Morgantown, West Virginia and was loved and cared for by Styrl and Lilly Sheets.
On June 30, 2024, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma at the Journey Home, the Lord called Thomas home to his room in the mansion that Jesus prepared just for him.
Thomas...
Jay Dee Wood
Jun 30, 2024
Jay Dee Wood, born on November 28, 1948, in Eldorado, Kansas, to Elvin "Lynn" and Margie Lorene (Ross) Wood passed away on June 30,2024, in Coffeyville, Kansas. He was a proud veteran who dedicated his life to serving his country. After graduating from Winfield High School in Winfield, Kansas, Jay enlisted in the US Army during the Vietnam War choosing...
Christopher Jon Butler
Jun 29, 2024
Christopher Jon Butler, died June 28, aged 59, in Wichita Kansas after a brief illness.
Born on October 6, 1964, he was the fourth child to George William Butler and Treva Maxine Butler of Coffeyville Kansas. Chris attended Field Kindley High School and the University of Kansas, from which he graduated in 1986 with a degree in Fine Arts, emphasizing painting...