All Obituaries

Tommy L. Church at the age of 82 passed away with his family near his side on May 26, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas at his home. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 2:00 pm at the Veterans Memorial Patio with burial taking place at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends the Veterans Memorial Patio, 2400 Woodland Ave., Coffeyville from 12:30 pm to until the service begins. A full obituary will follow.

William “Wes” Riley, 90, of Cordell, passed away May 16, 2020, at the Cordell Christian Home in Cordell. He was born August 5, 1929 in Welch (Bluejacket), OK to Earl Sylvester and Daisy May Riley. Wes was the 6th of 12 children and grew up in the Welch area. After working many years on the family farm, in 1946 he took a job working on the Mitchell Ranch in the area. In 1947, Wes enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a Sergeant with the 536 and 504 Engineers, in Kaiserslaughtern...

On February 14, 1925, Kenneth Edwin Williamson, was born to Lester (Bill) Alonzo, and Myrtle Barnhart Williamson. They lived in a house on 5 acres north of Parsons Kansas.   It was during his grade school years he got the nick name Duke and it stuck with him for life.  He graduated from High School in Altamont in April of 1943. During his high school years Ken majored in Agriculture, was active in FFA and held the office of president for 3 years. Ken played football,...

Maria Sue McCabe age 67 of Coffeyville passed away on May 10, 2020 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Sue was born in Coffeyville on July 2, 1952 to Everett and Wilda (Johnston) McCabe. She attended school in South Coffeyville. Sue enjoyed coloring, buddy ball, bowling, participating in the Special Olympics, and being around her family and friends. Sue was a great story teller, she loved going to church, and everything Elvis. She had an extensive Elvis memorabilia collection and loved...

On Sunday May 10, 2020 at 8:22 am Russell “Russ” D. Meek was surrounded by his family when he passed from this life at the age of 45 and entered Heaven’s gates; where he received the gift of eternal life in a  new body free of pain and suffering, a gift he accepted in his faith of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Russ was born on April 23, 1975 at 8:20 am in Independence, Kansas to Ronald Devore and Cindy (Heuermann) Meek.  His parents later divorced, and Cindy...

Lula Belle Trotter age 76 of Coffeyville passed away on May 10, 2020 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Lula was born in Ketchum, OK on December 12, 1943 to William and Johnnie (Lawson) Colvin. She was raised in Ketchum and attended local schools graduating from high school there. After high school she began working as nurse’s aide at Eastern State Hospital in Vinita. It was during this time she met Roy Trotter, the couple was united in marriage in October of 1963. The couple...

Clarence E. Rose II age 70 passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Clarence was born on February 7, 1950 to Gilvin “Gil” L.  and Alline P. (Laney) Rose in Clinton, Oklahoma.  Clarence was one of six children.  After completing his education Clarence joined the US Army on July 29, 1969 serving his country in the Vietam War. Upon returning home he received his honorable discharge on July 28, 1971, he continuing to...

Floyd was born in Coffeyville on December 26, 1960 to Gary Herriman and Barbara King. Floyd and his siblings were raised in South Coffeyville, he attended school in Lenapah. After school he joined the workforce, Floyd contracted as a laborer for the refinery, Decker Construction, Good Construction, and at Purkey’s Auto Salvage. He was united in marriage to Debbie Cain and they were blessed with a daughter Gena Leann, the couple later divorced. He then married Maria Simmons they were...

Keith Orrin Ellison age 96 of Tyro passed away on April 27, 2020 at the Guests Home Estates of Caney. Keith was born in rural Coffeyville on October 2, 1923 to Orrin and Irma (Leslie) Ellison. He went to grammar school at West Brown until the 8th grade; he then finished his high school career graduating from Field Kindley High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served until 1946. After his honorable discharge he returned home and was united...

Larry Clark Long age 70 of Sand Springs and formerly of Coffeyville passed away on April 26, 2020 at his home. Larry was born in Coffeyville on May 30, 1949 to Robert and Bonnie (Manley) Long. Larry was raised in Angola where he attended grammar school up until 8th grade he then attended Labette County High School up to his graduation. Larry continued his quest for knowledge at Coffeyville Community Junior College where he earned his associates and then on to the Kansas State University...