Obituaries

Ruth Ann Starlin

Ruth Ann Starlin

Jun 18, 2026

Ruth Ann Starlin, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 18, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born on September 7, 1943, to Estell and Daisy (McKibben) Starlin. Ruth grew up surrounded by a large family, including her sisters Ila Garoutte of Liberty, KS, Sue Coy of Coffeyville, KS, and Bonnie Brewer, as well as her...

Ethel Marie (Baker) Scovel

Ethel Marie (Baker) Scovel

Jun 13, 2026

Ethel Marie (Baker) Scovel, 89, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026.

Ethel was born on July 2, 1936, in Leedy, Oklahoma, to Levi and LulaMae Baker. In 1951, her family moved to Vinita, Oklahoma, where she later graduated from Vinita High School with the Class of 1954.

She shared a close bond with her family throughout her life, including her brothers...

Elizabeth "Ann" Pinard

Elizabeth "Ann" Pinard

Jun 10, 2026

Elizabeth “Ann” Pinard, 89, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and family. She was born on March 23, 1937, in Franklin, Georgia, and lived a life of hard work, compassion, and devotion to those she loved most.

On August 29, 1960, Ann married Marshon Pinard in Franklin, Georgia. Together, they began their journey...

Connie Lea (Bacon) Deal

Connie Lea (Bacon) Deal

May 29, 2026

Connie Lea (Bacon) Deal was born on September 14, 1940, in Vera, Oklahoma, to Emory and Laura Rose Bacon. In the early 1950s, Connie moved to Caney, Kansas, where she later met and married her high school sweetheart, David Deal Sr. They were married on December 21, 1956, at the Nazarene Church in Caney and built a life centered around...

Pamela S. Bellmyer

Pamela S. Bellmyer

Apr 16, 2026

Pamela S. Bellmyer, a beloved daughter, mother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully from natural causes on April 16, 2026, in Coffeyville, Kansas, at the age of 68. Born on January 2, 1958, in Caney, Kansas, Pamela's journey began in the heart of her community, where she embraced life with an open heart and a compassionate spirit.

A proud graduate of...

Marshall Amory McDaniel

Marshall Amory McDaniel

Mar 29, 2026

Marshall Amory McDaniel (Mac) 71 passed away at his home in Dewey, Oklahoma, on March 29, 2026. 

Marshall was born to Bob and Joyce Basinger McDaniel on December 19, 1954, in Shattuck, Oklahoma. He started school at Shattuck before moving and graduating in 1973, at the Caney Valley Highschool in Caney, Kansas. Marshall grew up helping his parents in the locker...

Sylvia Jenetta (Jay) Loggan

Sylvia Jenetta (Jay) Loggan

Mar 21, 2026

Sylvia Jenetta (Jay) Loggan was born in Eureka, KS to Leslie T. and Lutie M. (Morgan) Jay on August 21, 1931. She lived in Eureka until age 15 when she and her family moved to Havana, KS in 1946. She graduated from Havana High School in 1949. Jenetta married Billy D. Loggan on August 1, 1950 in Toronto, KS. She...

Dennis W. Thompson

Dennis W. Thompson

Mar 19, 2026

SFC(R) Dennis W. Thompson of Elk Falls, Kansas, age 69, passed away on March 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 26, 1956, in Guam to parents Charles and Wilma Thompson. 

Memorial Service in honor of Dennis W. Thompson will be held on March 24, 2026, at 2:00pm at Potts Chapel in Caney, Kansas. Family and friends are...

Oakley Ryan Bone

Oakley Ryan Bone

Feb 17, 2026

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the untimely passing of our cherished Oakley Ryan Bone, who left this world on February 17, 2026, at the tender age of six months. Born on August 4, 2025, in Coffeyville, Kansas, Oakley graced our lives with her radiant smile and vibrant spirit, bringing joy to all who knew her. Oakley passed...

Janice Marie Cron

Janice Marie Cron

Dec 21, 2025

Funeral services are set for Monday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m., for Janice Marie Cron, 74, who passed away Dec. 21, 2025.

Pastor Allan Swinson of the Tyro Christian Church will officiate at the service in the Potts Funeral Chapel, Caney. Burial will follow in the Robbins Cemetery, Coffeyville.

Janice had been a resident of Caney for the past 60 years, last...

JW Brown

JW Brown

Dec 20, 2025

Joseph William (JW) Brown was born on November 6th, 1937, in Coffeyville, KS, to James A. and Dorothy Louise (Shaw) Brown. His childhood years were spent living in various communities across southeast Kansas; over the years the family grew with the addition of 2 sisters (Carolyn and LaDonna) and 3 brothers (Ronald, Robert and Tom), and settled in Peru, KS...

Sam K Taton

Sam K Taton

Dec 12, 2025

Sammy K Taton was born on December 24, 1946, in Liberal, Kansas, to Ora and Babe Taton. He lived a life marked by hard work, faith, service, and deep devotion to his family, community and a love of a great fishing trip.

Sam married his wife, Nancy Taton, on August 4, 1976, in Longview, Texas. Together they shared many years of...

Heath Joseph Ellis

Heath Joseph Ellis

Oct 28, 2025

Heath Joseph Ellis, born on June 4, 2004, passed away on October 28, 2025. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel. Family will be having a memorial service at Tyro Christian Church, 301 S Market St, Tyro, KS 67364, November 2, 2025, at 3:00PM. Memorial contributions can be made to Linda Hosey Memorial Foundation, 409 N Spring...

Marcus Wayne Neuhaus

Marcus Wayne Neuhaus

Sep 5, 2025

Marcus Wayne Neuhaus, born on February 13, 1945, was 80 years old at the time of his passing on September 5, 2025, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. His mother was Elizabeth "Ethel" Jackson and his father was Wayne Conrad Neuhaus. He grew up in Brawley, California.

Marcus was married to Verna Mae Neuhaus for 28 years. The love of his life. He retired...

Nancy Ann Murphy

Nancy Ann Murphy

Aug 23, 2025

Nancy Ann Murphy, 88, passed away to be with her husband and the love of her life on August 23, 2025, at her home in Oswego, KS.

Nancy was born on December 24, 1936, to Mack and Hazel Garrett in St. Paul, Kansas. She had one brother, David Lee Garrett and one sister, Sarah Jane Garrett. Nancy graduated from Caney Valley...

Hedy Arlene Rozema van Manen

Hedy Arlene Rozema van Manen

Jun 30, 2025

Hedy Arlene Rozema van Manen passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on October 22, 1941, in Sitoebondo, Indonesia, to Roelof and Eugenie Henriette Drege Rozema. 

Hedy married the love of her life, Cornelis (Case) van Manen, on June 12, 1961, in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. Together, they began a new chapter in the United States,...

Dale M. Haughn

Dale M. Haughn

Jun 30, 2025

Dale Marie Haughn, age 74 of Caney passed away June 30, 2025.

Dale was born on July 19, 1950, in Caney, Ks to Everett Dale White and Rachel Marie White. She grew up in Caney and graduated from Caney Valley High School.

On January 27, 1972, she married the love of her life, John Haughn. The couple had four children, Shanna, Kristy,...

Dewayne Lee Rose

Dewayne Lee Rose

Jun 29, 2025

Dewayne Lee Rose, of Caney, Kansas, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 75. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2025, at Potts Chapel of Caney.

Born on August 8, 1949, Dewayne was the second of four sons to Albert Lee Rose and Eleanor Faye...

Richard Ernest Anderson

Richard Ernest Anderson

Jun 24, 2025

Richard Ernest Anderson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished community member, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in Elmwood, Illinois, at the age of 81. Born March 9, 1944, in Horton, Kansas, Richard was a long-time resident of Caney, Kansas, a town he served faithfully for most of his life. Richard was baptized and confirmed in the Upper...

Richard Leon Gordon

Richard Leon Gordon

Apr 22, 2025

Richard Leon Gordon, aged 69, passed away on April 22, 2025, in Peru, Kansas. He was born on October 9, 1955, in Caney, Kansas, to his loving parents, Leon Gordon and Janet Dickerson (Harris). Richard was a cherished member of his community and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Richard's celebration of life will be held Saturday, May...