Obituaries

Dec 13, 2022

Brian E. Grissom of Wann, Oklahoma passed away with his wife and loved ones by his side, at the age of 61, on December 13, 2022.

The spring of 1961 welcomed more than just April showers, it was the spring that Delmour and Charlene (Jordan) Grissom welcomed their newborn son, Brian Eugene on April 19th in Nowata,...

Dec 12, 2022

On Monday afternoon of December 12, 2022, in Independence, Kansas, Rita D. Buetow, beloved grammy, mom, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, passed away surrounded by her family.

On the day before the pheasant season opener of 1959, Bob Roberts’s prayers were answered. Wife and mother Reba gave birth to the baby Rita Diane Roberts on...

Dec 7, 2022

Leroy Russell “Butch” “Tex” Ritter, youngest child of Tex and Ruth Ritter weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces was born 25 October 1948 at the Ponca City Hospital in Ponca City, Oklahoma.  Leroy was named after his father’s brothers, Roy and Russell and his mother’s uncle, LeeRoy. “Tex” died 7 December 2022 at Mc Allen, Texas.

He attended...

Dec 2, 2022

On Friday evening of December 2, 2022, in Edna, Kansas, Donna A. (Hackler) Allen the matriarch of our family passed away surrounded by the family she loved deeply.

In the heat of the summer of 1953 on the 8th day of July, Donna was born to Edward and Reba (Sallee) Hackler in Coffeyville, Kansas.  Donna had five...

Dec 2, 2022

Roy K Nace, 83 years old, of Coffeyville, Kansas went home to see his Lord on December 2, 2022. He was born to Gladys and Clarence Nace on September 13, 1939, in Wellington, Colorado. He graduated from Wellington High School in 1957 where he was an integral member of the football and basketball teams. On September 13, 1959, he...

Nov 30, 2022

Sharon K. (LeClair) Furnas Whited age 77 passed away on November 30, 2022, at CRMC in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Sharon was born on August 9, 1945, to Leonard and Irene L. (Monty) LeClair in Coffeyville, Kansas.  Sharon attended school in Coffeyville, completing her education at Pittsburg State University.

In the 60’s Sharon married Darrell Furnas, the...

Nov 21, 2022

Lela P. Dickerman (Pierce) 78, of Coffeyville, KS, passed away in the early hours of November 21, 2022, at her home. She was born May 7, 1944, to Anna Mae Pierce (Renfro) and O.B. Pierce in Borger, Texas. She was United in marriage to William Scott Dickerman in Borger Texas on February 9, 1962. The couple made their home in...

Nov 16, 2022

Louis Edward Amann of Dearing, Kansas passed away at Medicalodge on Midland in Coffeyville, Kansas on November 16, 2022, at the age of 86.

Louis was born on Sunday, May 24, 1936, to Leonard and Jenny (Pontius) Amann in Arkansas City, Kansas.   Louis grew up in Wichita with his parents and two brothers and two sisters.  He...

Nov 11, 2022

Roscoe Gordon Burrows I, arrived on December 31, 1936, in his family home in Coffeyville, Kansas as the son of Robert and Helen Burrows.  Roscoe was preceded in death by an infant brother and was raised as the only living child. Gordon was reunited with his beloved wife Calvin Ann, his daughter Nancy Ann and his parents on Veterans Day...

Nov 9, 2022

Kathleen (Kathy) Marie Parachini Welsh of Coffeyville, KS formerly of Norfolk, NE, is rejoicing with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, having left this earth peacefully with her children by her side on November 9, 2022, at the age of 84.

A celebration of life service will be held on December 10, 2022, at 11 a.m. at...

Nov 4, 2022

Mrs. Betty Maxine Smith age 94 of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 4, 2022, at her daughters home where she had resided for several years because of failing health.

Betty was born on February 4, 1928 to John William and Nellie Stacey (Manning) Swalley in Delaware, Oklahoma.  After graduating from high...

Nov 4, 2022

Eulalia Frances Gowen (“Frances”) went to be with Jesus on November 4, 2022. Frances was born August 5, 1924, to Joseph and Macy West of Strang, Oklahoma in what was then known as Cherokee Nation Indian Territory. Frances attended Strang School and graduated high school in 1943. She then attended Northeastern Teacher’s College in Tahlequah, Oklahoma where she received...

Oct 30, 2022

Norma Ilene Derringer of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center at the age of 94.

Norma was born to Clarence and Goldie (Earley) Hickcox on March 21, 1928, in Omaha, Nebraska.  Norma married Carl Derringer on April 17, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas.  Carl preceded her in death on July...

Oct 26, 2022

Mariann (Stumbaugh) Templeton, a longtime resident of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away at the age of 88 at the Advena Living of Cherryvale, Kansas where she has resided for the last year.

Mariann was born to Roy C and Mary E (Brown) Stumbaugh on December 30, 1933. She attended school in Coffeyville where she was always active in school functions....

Oct 25, 2022

Lue Edna Diver Barndollar passed away peacefully on October 25, 2022 surrounded by her children. She touched many lives with her abundant energy, positive outlook on life and leaves a legacy of love and community.

Lue was born December 31, 1933, in Clay Center, KS, to Edna Lenora (Duncan) Diver and Robert Warren Diver, M.D.   The family...

Oct 13, 2022

Norman Rex Arnold, 89, of Overland Park, KS (formerly of Independence, KS) passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022, at Garden Terrace in Overland Park, KS. The world has lost a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

Norm was born in Centralia, OK, on October 2, 1933, the son of Charlie Rex and...

Oct 8, 2022

Orville E. "Tom" Tomlin, 79, passed away at his home near Caney, Ks on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Tom was surrounded by family at his passing.

He was born on March 4, 1943, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to George and Thelma (Moses) Tomlin.

Tom married the love of his life, Katie Snell, on May 10,...

Oct 2, 2022

Our mother, Geneva Kehn, age 91, passed away on July 1, 2022.  She was born December 28, 1930, near Drummond, OK the youngest of eight children born to Edwin and Metta Anna Brakhage.  Growing up she was fortunate to be able to live with older siblings, allowing her to attend grammar school in Coffeyville, KS, and graduate from high...

Sep 28, 2022

Sara L. Sharpton, age 46 of Coffeyville, Kansas has passed away at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.

Sara was born to Stanley "Stan" Shafer Jr. and Kristi (Hare) Ryan on March 29, 1976, in Coffeyville, Kansas.  Sara attended grade school, high school, and technical school in Coffeyville.  Sara completed her certified nursing assistant certification and has dedicated...

Sep 25, 2022

Esther L. (Brown) O’Brien, age 87 of Liberty, Kansas passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the Eagles Estates in Independence, Kansas.

Esther was born January 9, 1935, in Independence, Kansas to Harold A. Sr. and Eva “Ruth” (Smith) Brown. Esther attended elementary school in El Segundo, California from 1940 to 1945. She graduated from the...