Obituaries

Greg Lewman

Greg Lewman

Jun 26, 2024

Greg Lewman, an influential member of the community and owner of Greg's Auto on Siggins Street, passed away on June 26th, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on September 7th, 1949, in Bartlett, Kansas, to George Ralph and  Floreine Anna (Holt) Lewman. Greg's life journey was one of dedication, kindness, and expertise.

Greg's career as a master auto mechanic at Greg's Auto...

Freda Ann Hulet

Freda Ann Hulet

Jun 25, 2024

For 96 years, Freda Ann Hulet lived! On June 25, 2024 Freda opened her eyes in heaven and began her eternal life.

Freda was born on September 2, 1927, to James Z Sr. and Opal Ruth (Pool) Maritt in Coffeyville Kansas. She attended schools in Coffeyville Kansas, and earned her high school education from Field Kindley High School. 

On September 27th, 1944...

Margaret Virginia Martin

Margaret Virginia Martin

Jun 25, 2024

Margaret Virginia Martin, aged 102, passed away on June 25th, 2024, at her home near Coffeyville, Kansas.  

Margaret, also known as Peggy to family and friends, was born March 24th, 1922 to Steven E. and Irene (Kendrick) Fulton in Franklin, Texas. She was the middle child of seven born to the Fultons. (James, Pauline, Helen, Margaret, Imagoene, Roberta, and Betty)....

John Swiger

John Swiger

Jun 21, 2024

John F. Swiger, 92, of Coffeyville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday June 21, 2024, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

He was born on September 15, 1931, in Coffeyville, to John David Swiger and Fern R. (Moore) Swiger.

John attended local schools and graduated from Field Kindley High School in 1950.

Following high school, he entered the US Air...

Craig Jerald Medsker

Craig Jerald Medsker

Jun 17, 2024

Goodland, Kansas resident and former Coffeyville, Kansas resident, Craig J. Medsker, passed away at his home in Goodland surrounded by his family on Monday, June 17, 2024. He was 49 years old.

Craig was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on August 9, 1974 to Thurman Jerald and Georgia Ann (Adkins) Medsker. He lived in Southeast Kansas growing up, and attended Caney Valley...

Joan M Thomas

Joan M Thomas

Jun 11, 2024

Joan Marie Thomas, age 95 of Dearing, Kansas died June 11, 2024. She was born on a farm in the home of her grandparents in rural Parsons, Kansas on March 3, 1929 to Roy Milton and Gertie Lee (Church) Hull.

Joan attended school in many places, graduating from Cherryvale Kansas High School in 1947, and ERTI Electronics School in 1949. She...

Mary Virginia Taylor

Mary Virginia Taylor

Jun 8, 2024

May 28, 1936 - June 8, 2024 

Loved 88 years, Mary Virginia Taylor was born May 28, 1936, in Wichita, Kansas, to Evelyn Lucille Koenig, age 18, and James Owen Taylor, age 19.

Mary, Aka “Aunt Sis”, moved with her parents and brother James to Coffeyville, KS in 1945. After graduation from FKHS in 1954, Mary joined her brother at the University...

Bradon Harold Kuehn

Bradon Harold Kuehn

Jun 2, 2024

Bradon Harold Kuehn, age 16 passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at St. Francis Children’s Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bradon’s parents chose to honor him and his big heart by donating his organs to others in need. Bradon was born on July 26, 2007, to Brandon Harold and Lura Sue (Hudson) Kuehn n Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He grew up in the...

Kathy Lynne Thompson

Kathy Lynne Thompson

May 30, 2024

Kathy Lynne Thompson, 66, passed away May 30, 2024 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City. She was born October 6, 1957 in Coffeyville Memorial Hospital to Paul H. and Irene DeTar Crandell. Her dad was a member of the 1957 Pittsburg Gorillas National Champion Football Team. Her birth was announced over the loud speaker at the next football game...

Steven S. Wilson

Steven S. Wilson

May 29, 2024

Steven Scott Wilson was called to his heavenly home at age 66 on May 29, 2024, surrounded by family at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas. He ended his 9-year battle against cancer with a spirit of peace and confidence in eternity with the Lord.

Steven was born on October 20, 1957 in Rantoul, Illinois, to loving parents Dick and...

Nancy Nipper

Nancy Nipper

May 27, 2024

Nancy Lou (Emery) Nipper was born March 19, 1950, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Kenneth and Joy Emery. She was married in 1968 to Forrest Nettles. They had one child together, Cynthia Joy Nettles. Nancy graduated from Field Kindley High School and Coffeyville Community College and later divorced, Nancy and Cynthia moved back to Coffeyville in 1980.

Nancy had a wide variety...

Doug Clark

Doug Clark

May 25, 2024

Douglas Dane Clark, known affectionately as Doug Clark, a man of unwavering dedication and diverse experiences, has bid farewell to this world on May 25, 2024. His passing in Olathe, Kansas, following a brief illness, has left a profound void in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.Born on February 14, 1974, in Coffeyville,...

Donna Glover

Donna Glover

May 22, 2024

Donna Jo Glover passed away Wednesday May 22, 2024 at her home in Sedan, Kansas. 

Donna was born June 4, 1939 in Pryor, Oklahoma to Jesse “Neal” and Betty Jo (Rush) Ditmore. She attended and graduated from Ponca High School in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Even in high school she knew she wanted to be a nurse and joined the Future Nurses...

Dean Maritt

Dean Maritt

May 21, 2024

David Dean Maritt, a beloved husband, father, and grandpa, passed away on May 21, 2024, in Pittsburg, Kansas. Born on December 6, 1931, in Rural Coffeyville, Kansas, Dean led a remarkable life filled with dedication to his family, community service, and hard work.Dean's journey began at Coffeyville schools and culminated in his graduation from Field Kindley Memorial High School in...

Robert "Bob" G. Harriman

Robert "Bob" G. Harriman

May 20, 2024

Robert Glenroy Harriman, fondly known as "plain ole Bob," passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024, after living a rich and fulfilling life. He was 93 years old. Bob was born on November 19, 1930, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Vincent Harriman and Nola Stapleton.  Bob's early years were spent growing up on a farm in rural Tyro, Kansas, where he developed...

Donna Dee Ghazai

Donna Dee Ghazai

May 15, 2024

Donna Dee (Bogart) Ghazai passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Lathrop, Missouri at the age of 70.Donna was born on September 11, 1953, in Coffeyville, Kansas.  Donna attended Longfellow Elementary and Field Kindley Memorial High School.  Around the age of 15, Donna started work cleaning at Strickland’s Beauty Shop.  She got her cosmetology license around the age...

Richard Wayne Webb "Miller"

Richard Wayne Webb "Miller"

May 13, 2024

Richard Wayne Miller passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2024, at his home in Coffeyville, Kansas.Richard Wayne was born on was born on April 27, 1949, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Eddie and Virginia Lee (Zeigler) Miller.  Richard Wayne was given his biological father’s sir name of Webb but raised as a Miller.   Once a Miller always a Miller. Richard attended...

Charles Morris

Charles Morris

May 11, 2024

Charles Myron Morris, age 50 passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident. Charles Myron Morris was born in Coffeyville, Kansas to Charles Henry and Betty Jo (Hayes) Morris on October 29, 1973.  He received his education in Coffeyville School district attending Garfield Elementary, McKinley Middle School and graduated...

Edna Mae Chittum

Edna Mae Chittum

Apr 28, 2024

Edna Mae Chittum, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother and a pillar of the Coffeyville community for more than 70 years, passed away April 28, five days shy of her 100th birthday. Edna Mae Brookshire was born May 3, 1924, in Agra, Oklahoma, to Denzil and Minnie Mae (McIntosh) Brookshire. Her dad was a roustabout in the oil industry in...

Peggy Jean Etta Brown

Peggy Jean Etta Brown

Apr 6, 2024

Peggy Jean Etta Brown age 94, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Parsons, Kansas. Peggy birthday was December 23, 1929, and was born in Ramona, Oklahoma to Jess and Pearl (Symonds) Hodge.  A birthday just days before Christmas often became a combined celebration, especially when she was a young child.  Her parents divorced and...