All Obituaries

Naomi C Dannatt age 96 longtime resident of Coffeyville passed away on February 24, 2020 in Broken Arrow, OK.   Mrs. Dannatt was born February 27, 1923 in Coffeyville to Orin F. and Lettie (Neer) Barber. She grew up in the Coffeyville area and graduated from Field Kindley High School in 1941. On August 23, 1941 she married Robert Allen Dannatt in Nowata, OK in the First Christian Church Parsonage. In 1942, during World War 2, Robert began military service in the United States...

Billy Joe Jones of Dearing, KS, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by friends. Billy fought a brave fight with cancer and is now with his Lord and savior. Billy was born July 11, 1933, in Coffeyville, to Charles and Freda Jones. During his younger years he lived in Independence, Nebraska, Pittsburg, and Longton, KS, where he completed his schooling. After serving two years in the United States Army in the early 50’s, he then went to work for Cessna...

Louella Earlene Shafer age 81 of Coffeyville passed away on February 22, 2020 at her home. Earlene was born in Coffeyville on December 7, 1938 to William and Louella “Merchant” Glidewell. She was raised in Coffeyville and attended local grammar schools and Field Kindley High School. Little did Earlene know that while on a blind date during high school she would meet her soul mate to whom she would share and treasure the next 64 years with. The day after her birthday, December...

Nina LeeAnn Lee age 50 of Coffeyville tragically passed away from the hands of another on February 15, 2020 in Parsons. Nina was born on May 16, 1969 in Coffeyville to Virgil and Alice (Orms) Riley. Nina was raised in the Coffeyville community and attended local schools. After school she started working for various employers finding joy working for the elderly at Windsor Place and Asbury Village. She was blessed with three sons. She loved cooking and keeping a clean home. Nina enjoyed...

Clark L. Pool II age 72 of Coffeyville retired his rope for the final time on February 13, 2020 surrounded by the ones he loved most at Jane Phillips Medical Center.  Clark was born on May 6, 1947 in Coffeyville, to Max and Clara (Vaughn) Pool. He was raised in Coffeyville with his two sisters. He attended local grammar schools and high school at Field Kindley. He was a very active member of the FFA and the Montgomery County 4-H. After graduation he continued his education at K-State...

Mrs. Eleanor Downing, age 79 of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on February 5, 2020 in Maple Crest Nursing Home in Omaha, Nebraska. Eleanor was born in Coffeyville, Kansas to Charles French and Lilly Mae (Perry) French on January 10, 1941.  She went to school and graduated from Field Kindley Memorial High School in Coffeyville.  Eleanor married Clay Russell Downing on June 17, 1962 in Coffeyville at the First...

Laura B. Walker age 75 unexpectedly passed from this life on February 3, 2020 at Windsor Place Home N Sight. Laura was born on February 23, 1944 on the family farm in Angola to Frank and Addie (Taylor) McCartney. She attended grammar school in Angola and graduated from Altamont High School. After high school Laura joined the workforce; working for H D Lee in Chetopa, Western Publishing, and many years she treasured caring for children at the day care. She married the love of her life in...

William J Cothern age 75 of Mound Valley, Kansas passed away on January 31, 2020 at Labette Health in Parsons. Honoring William’s wishes, cremation under the direction of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel will take place and the family has held a memorial service to celebrate his life. To share a memory or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com William was born on April 28, 1944 in Coffeyville to Vern and Mary Ann (McNamara) Cothern. He attended school in...

James “Jimmie” Ray Sitsler known by his friends as Soapy went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2020 at his home in Caney. Jimmie was born in Coffeyville on January 31, 1946 to Andrew J. and Wilda M. (Stephen’s) Sitsler. He was born a twin and one of seven siblings, five which preceded him in death. Jim went to school in Coffeyville and earned his GED in 1973. He worked most of his career as a Mechanic. Jim loved playing pool, being around family, and entertaining his...

Dorothy Ruth Battaglear, 88, of Coffeyville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26. Born to the late Ralph Clawson and Emma Kolehorst, Dec.21, 1931, in Chicago, IL; Dorothy grew up in 1930’s Chicago, an era known for Mobsters, G-Men, the Great Depression, and the Dust Bowl. Being very family oriented, she enjoyed going on trips with her family across the U.S., and was very passionate about her children, and grandchildren who she played a major role in helping to raise. Spry in...