All Obituaries

William Michael Floyd, 54 of Caney, Kansas passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. William Michael Floyd was welcomed into this world on June 17, 1968 in Wichita, Kansas to Roger and Jetta (Savoy) Floyd. After graduating high school from Sedan High School, Bill received his bachelor’s degree in business from Ottawa University. He then continued his education, earning his master’s degree in Human Resources from Friends University in Wichita. While in school, Bill...

Frances Marie Vernon , 81, passed away Sunday at 12 p.m November 13, 2022 in Bartlesville ,Oklahoma. Married to Jess Vernon, and had 4 boys , Timmy Vernon. Bruce Vernon. Danny Vernon, and Dave Vernon.She spent her time as a house wife until he passed away in 1998. Frances was a very loving mother and grandmother. She loves spending her time outdoors and planting flowers. Enjoying everything what life has to give her. She enjoys her family and caring for others, always a very giving and kind...

Carolyn Sue Hawthorne, 79, passed away at the Guest Home Estates in Caney, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Carolyn was born on November 20, 1942, to Edgar and Opal (Smith, Roberds) Coots in Parsons, Kansas. Carolyn graduated from Caney Valley High School in 1961. After graduation she married Namon Hawthorne in 1963, The two later divorced in 1977. With this union Carolyn and Namon welcomed six boys, Namon III (Twila), Gary (Tess) Kenny (Amanda) John David, Robert (Robin) and Roger (Crystal)....

Judith Ann (Nay) Phillips, 88, passed away at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Judith was born in Dearing, Kansas to Eula Francis (Dolly) and Ellis Roby (Red) Nay on January 11, 1934. She graduated from Caney Valley High School in 1952 and then married Lawrence Daniel (L.D.) Phillips on June 6, 1956. The two started their lives together in Virginia before settling in Caney. They had three daughters, Kathi, Karen, and Anissa. She prided herself with...

Jerry Leroy Hockett, 73, of Caney, passed away at home on Wednesday October, 26th. Jerry was born on April 18th, 1949 in Dumas, TX to Delbert Leroy Hockett and Margaret Elizabeth (Soles) Hockett – Ross. The family relocated to Oklahoma and later moved to Caney, KS where Jerry attended Caney Valley High School. In 1967 he joined the U.S. Army, honorably serving his country during the Vietnam War. He married the love of his life Rose Ann Cook in 1976, they were married for over 46...

Woodson “Woody” Lee Bowman, 78 passed away peacefully at his home in rural Caney Wednesday. October 19th. Woody was born November 4, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas to Stephen and Leatha Bowman. He spent a lot of his youth farming with his uncles in the Caney area. He attended Caney schools. He worked and retired from the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico. After retiring, he made his home in Caney. Woody was preceded in death by his parents and two sons,...

Robert Jay “RJ” Bocook, 36, passed away Friday, September 9th, 2022 in Springfield, Missouri. A Celebration of RJ’s Life will be held at Potts Chapel in Caney, Kansas on Monday, September 19th at 2:00 pm. RJ was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 13, 1985 to Loren and Barbara (Forrest) Bocook. RJ attended school at Labette County High School. After earning his diploma, RJ moved to the Springfield, Missouri area and began his construction career. Through the years RJ...

Janet Carole Dickerson, 87 of Caney, Kansas passed away peacefully at Medicalodges in Coffeyville with the guiding hands of Kindred Hospice on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Janet was born on July 13, 1935 in Marion, Kansas to James and Verna Harris. She was the first born of their 7 children. Janet was a person of many talents, she was a cosmetologist, cook, loved baking, crocheting, knitting, sewing, jigsaw puzzles, and she looked forward to playing her Yahtzee. She is survived by her...

Gene Kilgore, age 90, of rural Wayside, Kansas died at his home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.  He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his death. Gene was preceded in death by his parents and ten siblings. Gene was born in Caney, Kansas on May 11, 1932 to David and Alice Kilgore.  He grew up around Wayside and some years later in Ellinwood, Kansas. He returned to Wayside, graduating in 1951 from Wayside High School. He was married to ReVae Brownlee for 22 years and...

Betty M (Price) Etter, age 93, died Saturday, July 23, 2022, in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Bob Thompson, of Caney, surrounded by her loving family, under the care of Hospice.  Betty had been battling AML acute myelogenous leukemia for 2 years including 16 months of aggressive dual-therapy chemotherapy.  Betty Marie Price was born July 8, 1929, in Caney, KS to David “Oscar” and Clydia “Ethel” (Ikerd) Price.  Betty, a lifelong...