Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Jimmie L. Ellis departed this world peacefully on January 13, 2025. Jimmie had been residing at Gran Villa on Tyler in Coffeyville, Kansas for the last 6 months.

Born on August 14, 1935, in Independence, Kansas, Jimmie was one of thirteen children, and he was the last surviving member of his family. He grew up in the surrounding area, moving from...

Jan 7, 2025

Lisette Marie McNamara born on May 19, 1964 went home on January 7, 2025 where there is no more pain, only the out reached arms of our Lord. Now she is surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many dogs. Just like earthly days, the usual conversation is about food. Did I hear Carbonara? 

Lisette loved to entertain everyone with her...

Dec 30, 2024

Laverda Mae Folk of Coffeyville was a living testimony of, “They will know we are Christians by our Love.” Surrounded by her family and holding hands with her husband Melvin of 68 years, she departed this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 30th, 2024 at the age of 87. 

Laverda was born as an only...

Dec 30, 2024

Mildred Lucille Kimrey of Lenapah, Oklahoma passed away with her daughters by her side at the age of 85 on December 30, 2024 at the Osage Nursing Home in Nowata, Oklahoma. 

Mildred was born on November 16, 1939 in Welch, Oklahoma to Clayton and Elizabeth Lenora (Dunn) Haskit, and was one of twelve of the Haskit children. She attended Welch School...

Dec 25, 2024

Ruby May Smith, 84, a longtime resident of Independence, passed away Christmas Day at the Medicalodge Nursing Home in Coffeyville, Kansas.

She was born January 22, 1940 in Pineville, Mo., the daughter of Edward Griffoth and Martha (Chandler) Griffoth. She was one of eight children born to the couple.

On June 7, 1958, she married Orlin D. Smith, and they later divorced....

Dec 24, 2024

Jerald Lee Kirkland, a devoted family man and skilled craftsman, passed away on December 24, 2024, in Copan, Oklahoma surrounded by his family at the age of 81. Born on September 11, 1943, in Rural Edna, Kansas to Renzo Lee and Jessie Lucille (Kimrey) Kirkland, Jerald was a man of many talents and an unwavering spirit.

Shortly after marrying his beloved...

Dec 19, 2024

Margie Ann Buster, age 78 passed away with her daughter by her side in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Ascension St. John’s Medical Center on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Margie was born on May 3, 1946 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Thomas William and Florence Anita Margorie (Eppler) Head. Margie attended Coffeyville schools with her two siblings Paul and Linda. In 1964 she graduated...

Dec 19, 2024

Phoebe Jane Drake (94) of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Bel Aire Kansas at the Catholic care home. Phoebe was born on December 11, 1930, to Benjamin McKinley Darbe Senior and Irene Snyder. 

On October 13, 1956, Phoebe married the love of her life, James Fran Drake, her husband of 50 years. They were true partners in...

Dec 17, 2024

James Harold Stallings, born on July 4, 1945, in McCrory, Arkansas, to George Harold and Juanita (Fink) Stallings passed away on December 17, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by family at CRMC in Coffeyville, Kansas. He was a man of steadfast determination whose life was marked by hard work, passion, and unwavering commitment to his family and career.

James...

Dec 16, 2024

William Bailey Gregory, a vibrant spirit who brought joy and laughter to all who knew him, left this world far too soon on December 16, 2024,near Cherryvale, Kansas as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Bailey was born on April 23, 1994, in Osage Beach, Missouri, to Jerry Gregory and Ronda (McAlexander) Matney. Bailey captured hearts with...

Dec 12, 2024

Ralph Edward Bachman, 69, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 12, 2024.

He was born June 18, 1955, to Walter and Norma Bachman. He grew up in rural Coffeyville, KS. He attended elementary school at Ringo, which was a one-room schoolhouse, before attending Caney Valley High School where he enjoyed Vo Tech classes and graduated from...

Dec 6, 2024

 

Annette Marie Harbaugh (72) of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. Annette was born June 18, 1952, to Bob and Phyllis (Alan) Loffer of Coffeyville, KS. Annette grew up in West Coffeyville. She attended West Coffeyville School. Her memories of growing up in West Coffeyville were idyllic. She told stories while sitting on the bar that went over...

Dec 5, 2024

Judy Carol Noland-Prince, age 78, of Elk City went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, MO.  

Judy was born December 29, 1945 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to Mary Lucille (Mitchell) Watts and Bython ‘Luby’ Gurley. She was the youngest of four siblings. Judy was a Vietnam...

Dec 4, 2024

Robert Lee Barnett “Bob”, 88, of rural Edna, KS passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, MO. His death was unexpected. 

He was born Sept 26, 1936 to William Green Barnett and Mary Madeline Johnson-Barnett. Bob grew up South of Altamont, KS and graduated from Labette County Community High School in 1954. Bob worked for Moore/Compton Farms during...

Nov 24, 2024

Nov 21, 2024

Mary Belle Bastian of Coffeyville, KS, was called from this world to attend a great reunion in heaven at the age of 89 on November 21, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Belle was born in Manhattan, KS to David L. and Constance (Clapp) Mackintosh. She attended school in Manhattan and ultimately graduated from Kansas State University with a...

Nov 21, 2024

Dianna Louise Houser, 74, of rural Wann, Oklahoma, departed this life on Thursday, November 21, 2024 in her home.  

Dianna was born December 5, 1949, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Obe Eugene Alston and Reva Lee (Duncan) Alston. She was one of four children. 

 Dianna grew up in Caney, Kansas and graduated high school in 1967.  

On October 20, 1970, she married...

Nov 18, 2024

Geneva Marie (Hager) Myer age 85, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Medicalodge on Midland where she had resided for several years.

Geneva was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 17, 1939 to Alberta (Humphrey) and Tony Palmitiere. Geneva attended school in the St. Louis area until life circumstances lead her family to California to look for a...

Nov 16, 2024

Sonia D. Larimore, age 59, went home to her Lord and Savior, on November 16, 2024, at her home in Coffeyville, KS.

Sonia was born on August 18, 1968 in Wabash, IN to Don Hurd and Carol (Smith) Nielson. She grew up in Paradise Valley, AZ and graduated from Lenapah, OK in 1983. She began general studies at OU, Business Administration/Management...

Nov 12, 2024

Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother Carole Ann Brown passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Grove Nursing Center in Grove, Oklahoma at the age of 86. Carole’s family remained by her side until Jesus came to take her to her mansion in Heaven just as he promised that He was preparing just for her.

Carole was born on...