Obituaries

Jun 7, 2023

Kenneth Olin Dixon, 84, of Olathe, Kansas, suffered a stroke and passed away on June 7, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Kenneth, known as K.O., was born to W.O. and Thelma Dixon on September 4, 1938, in Wichita, Kansas. He attended Wentworth Military Academy followed by Oklahoma State University. At OSU he joined the Sigma Nu fraternity and graduated in...

Jun 2, 2023

Reba Lee Roberts, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on June 2, 2023, surrounded by her family in rural Valeda, Kansas. Reba was born to Forest Eugene and Arvilla Ellen (Richardson) Martin on November 14, 1932, south of Edna just across the Oklahoma line.  She attended Edna schools where she completed her education at the Edna High School.

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May 28, 2023

Archie W. Riley, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on May 28th, 2023 in Coffeyville, Kansas at Medicalodges on Midland.  Born on September 9th, 1936 in Rural Welch Oklahoma to Ernest and Hattie (Hubbard) Riley, Archie grew up to be a hardworking man who always put his family first.Archie graduated from Edna High School in the class of...

May 26, 2023

 

Rickie “Rick” Lynn Long of rural South Coffeyville, Oklahoma fought the good fight, and finished the race on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Ascension St. John in Nowata, Oklahoma with is family by his side.

Myron William and Frances (Blome) Long welcomed their son Rickie into this world on July 5, 1950, in Coffeyville, Kansas.  He almost always got...

May 25, 2023

Norma Gail Briggs, 97, died Thursday, May 25, 2023 in Carthage, Texas. She most recently was a resident of Carthage Healthcare Center (CHC). Before she moved into CHC, she lived with Elizabeth and Jim Taylor and they were her primary healthcare givers.

 

Norma (Pinky to many friends), was born November 30, 1925 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Elmer and Sara (Froman)...

May 22, 2023

Cynthia “Cindy” Lee South passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Ascension St. John’s Jane Phillips in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Cindy was born in Eldorado, Kansas on February 3, 1955, to Billy and Elva Jean (Redburn) South.  Cindy grew up in several communities growing up because of her father’s employment with Boeing.   Chetopa, Kansas is where she resided during her...

May 21, 2023

Kenneth Leroy Hunt, age 89, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away at his home on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

 

He was born in Coffeyville, Kansas to Roy and Lola Hunt on May 29, 1933.  He attended school in Coffeyville and was on the swim team while in high school.  He married Lois Nadine Muller on September 22, 1951, at...

May 19, 2023

Walter Irvin Chronister, age 96, passed from his earthly life into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Friday, May 19, 2023, at his home in Collinsville, Oklahoma with family by his side. He was born on May 29, 1926, in Doniphan, Missouri to Verble Marie (Mathis) and George Washington Chronister.  He graduated from Field Kindley High School in 1944....

May 12, 2023

Shirley Jean Weimer of Independence, Kansas passed away at the age of 83 in Coffeyville, Kansas at CRMC with her family by her side. 

Shirley was born on April 9, 1940, in Livingston, Montana to Harvey Alfred and Violet Mae Dean.  Her parents moved the family to Neodesha when she was just four years old. She attended grade school in...

May 11, 2023

Helen Joyce (Huddleston) Bierbrodt age 77 of rural Angola, Kansas entered her eternal resting place on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at CRMC in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Helen was born to Carril and Marion (Hadley) Huddleston on March 12, 1946, in Nowata, Oklahoma.  She grew up in Wann, Oklahoma, graduating from Wann High School in 1964. Helen enjoyed playing point guard for...

May 10, 2023

Keith Allen Fouts, age 84, passed from this earthly life into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma with family by his side. He was born on April 14, 1939, in Mound Valley, Kansas to Lillie Pearl (Raymond) and John Allen Fouts. He graduated from Field Kindley High School in...

May 7, 2023

Antonio Jamaul Burnett, 40 of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away at Jane Phillips Ascension St. Johns on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Antonio was born on January 17, 1983, to Carmen La Rayne Burnett and Johnny Ausler.  He began his education at Whittier Elementary School in Coffeyville and graduated from Field Kindley Memorial High School and attended Coffeyville Community College specializing in...

May 5, 2023

Joyce Ann (Kimrey) Bever age 76 of Liberty, Kansas passed away at home on May 5, 2023.

 

Joyce was born on February 12, 1947, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Virgil and Florence (Curry) Kimrey.  She attended Edna schools and Coffeyville Community Junior College.  In her early years she worked as a secretary for various churches and local businesses.  She was...

Apr 26, 2023

Patsy D. Maritt (Pat), age 90, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at her home in Coffeyville, Kansas embracing her husband Dean, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.

Pat was born July 22, 1932, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Edward Harry Mills and Jessie Myrl (Pettit) Mills. She attended McKinley Elementary School in Coffeyville...

Apr 25, 2023

Gary L. Andres, 81, beloved Husband, Son, and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on April 25, 2023, at his home in Coffeyville, Kansas with family at his side.

Gary entered this world on August 27, 1941, in Independence, KS, born to Roy and Elva Andres. He grew up in Independence graduating from Independence High...

Apr 24, 2023

Norman Lee Steele age 96 of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on April 24, 2023, while living at the Nantucket Home.

He was born in Newkirk, Oklahoma on July 13, 1926. He was the son of the late Elmer and Clara Steele. Norman is survived by his three children, Deborah Holland (John), Randy Steele (Kathy) and Kevin Steele (Shelly). He is...

Apr 19, 2023

Steve Westervelt began life in this world on August 26, 1948, born William Eugene (W.E.) and Celena M. (Herrington) Westervelt.  He passed from this life into his eternal resting place with his Lord and Savior on April 19, 2023, at CRMC in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Steve is the fourth son of five plus one sister, He was born...

Apr 9, 2023

Sandra Kay Tullis, 81, of Metter passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Tullis was born the daughter of Sanford and Helen Back in Oswego, Kansas. When she was young, she married the love of her life, Mr. Randall Tullis. She lived most of her life in Coffeyville, Kansas but has resided...

Apr 9, 2023

Dwayne E. “Coke” Wilson age 78 of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at St. John’s Ascension Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Dwayne was born on April 6, 1945, to Mardella Shipman Wilson and his father in Wichita, Kansas.  Dwayne’s parents divorced and he grew up in Wichita.  His mother remarried and he was raised...

Apr 8, 2023

Just before his 30th birthday Stoney Michael Mitchell passed away in Coffeyville, Kansas on April 8, 2023.

Stoney was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on May 31, 1993, to Tamera Powers Robertson and raised by the father in his life, Johnny Robertson.  Stoney grew up in Coffeyville with his siblings Charie, Branden, Korey, Birttney and Samantha where he...