Obituaries

Kenneth Duane Sanders

Kenneth Duane Sanders

Dec 16, 2024

Kenneth “Kenny” Duane Sanders, 77, of Caney passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16th with family by his side. Services will be Friday, December 27th at 10 a.m. at the Potts Chapel of Caney. 

Kenny was born July 7th, 1947, to Alva and Theresa “Ann” (Arbogast) Sanders in Cedar Vale, Ks. He was raised in the Sedan area, graduating from Sedan...

Nancy Lee Roe

Nancy Lee Roe

Dec 9, 2024

Nancy Lee Roe passed away peacefully at Journey Home in Bartlesville, OK on December 9, 2024.

Nancy was born to Alvin T. Jr. and Maxine N. (McBride) Jones, on November 28, 1934. She was raised by her mother and grandparents in Caney, KS after her father’s death in 1935 of a college football injury. She loved her growing up years in...

Gary Dewayne Hawthorne

Gary Dewayne Hawthorne

Dec 6, 2024

Gary Dewayne Hawthorne 

November 21, 1964 – December 6, 2024 

Gary Dewayne Hawthorne, 60, of Caney, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2024. 

Born on November 21, 1964, in Midwest City, Oklahoma, Gary was the son of Carolyn (Coots) and Namon Hawthorne. Growing up with his five brothers, Gary was always full of energy and enjoyed adventure, whether...

Marge Ann Carra

Marge Ann Carra

Nov 18, 2024

Marge Ann Carra, a beloved mom, friend, and figure in her community, passed away on November 18, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on February 13, 1931, in Sioux City, Iowa, Marge exemplified the spirit of humility and generosity throughout her life.

Marge's career showcased her entrepreneurial spirit and diverse talents. She began her working life as a migrant fruit...

Thomas A. Nelson

Thomas A. Nelson

Nov 11, 2024

Thomas A. Nelson Sr age 82 passed on to his eternal home on November 11, 2024.

Tom was born April 12 1942; in a country home near Hector, Minnesota. Tom went to school in Hector where he played baseball, football and basketball, he loved sports. After his graduation he started working for Alpha Telephone Construction where Tom worked as a lineman....

Luther C. Herard

Luther C. Herard

Oct 31, 2024

Luther C. Herard, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024 at Ascension St. John's in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on May 4, 1937, in Elgin, Kansas, Luther devoted his life to his family and his work, creating a legacy that will be remembered for generations.

A proud graduate of high school in Sedan, Kansas, Luther went on to own and operate his...

Floretta "Flo" Mae Lloyd

Floretta "Flo" Mae Lloyd

Sep 12, 2024

Floretta "Flo" Mae Lloyd, a beloved presence to many, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 30, 1946, in Russell, Kansas, Flo embraced life with a warmth and spirit that endeared her to everyone she encountered. Known as "Flo" to those close to her, she never...

Victor Ammon Hollandsworth

Victor Ammon Hollandsworth

Jul 25, 2024

Victor Ammon Hollandsworth, 86, of Caney, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa.

Victor was born on December 24, 1937, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Ammon and Leona (Thorton) Hollandsworth. He grew up in Caney and attended school there until his senior year when he moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and graduated from High School. After...

Evelyn Frances Carinder

Evelyn Frances Carinder

Jul 8, 2024

Evelyn F. Carinder, aged 93, of rural Caney, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Guest Home Estates in Caney. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 12th, at Potts Chapel in Caney, with visitation scheduled for Thursday, July 11th, from 6-8 pm.

Born on March 19, 1931, in rural Caney, Evelyn was the...

Elizabeth Joan Dancer

Elizabeth Joan Dancer

Jun 26, 2024

Elizabeth Joan (Freisberg) Dancer (July 13, 1933 – June 26, 2024)

Elizabeth Joan (Freisberg) Dancer, fondly known as Joan (pronounced Jo-Ann), was born in 1933 in Petrolia, KS, to Jacob and Marie Freisberg. Named after her Aunt Elizabeth, she grew up in Caney, KS, as one of six children in a lively household filled with love and laughter. 

Joan's early years were...

Kenneth Leon Gurley

Kenneth Leon Gurley

Jun 25, 2024

Kenneth Leon Gurley, Caney, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at home. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 p.m. Saturday June 29, 2024 at Chautauqua Baptist Church with burial to follow in Sunny Side Cemetery. The family will greet visitors on Friday, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Potts Chapel of Caney. Memorials may be made to Chautauqa...

Jackie Lynn Hockett

Jackie Lynn Hockett

Apr 10, 2024

Jackie Lynn Hockett

May 13, 1950 - April 10, 2024

     Jackie Lynn Hockett, 73, celebrated with the Lord on April 10, 2024, as he entered heaven and was made whole again.  Ervin (Turk) and Dolly Hockett welcomed Jack, their fifth of nine children, into the world on May 13, 1950, in Ulysses, Kansas.  As a young boy, he sported that...

Nancy Camille Wade

Nancy Camille Wade

Mar 18, 2024

Nancy Camille Wade—85 years old

Nancy earned her heavenly wings on March 18th 2024.  She was born February 16, 1939 to Bud and Rachel Kilgore in Delaware Oklahoma.   Bud and Rachel later divorced and Rachel married Everett White who raised Nancy as his own and she took the name Nancy White.  

She attended school in Caney Kansas.

She married Russell Wade...

Kenneth Wayne Bragg

Kenneth Wayne Bragg

Mar 10, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Bragg, 75, of Dewey, Oklahoma, passed away March 10, 2024 surrounded by a loving family.He was born on January 11, 1949, in Gilmer, Texas to Douglas Clifton Bragg and Frances Louise Williams. Wayne was known for his hard work, ornery humor, and patriotic spirit. He was always there when someone needed help, a good ear to listen, or...

Lyle Elmer Dozier

Lyle Elmer Dozier

Feb 27, 2024

Lyle Elmer Dozier, age 78, died in his home, in Havana, Kansas on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. 

Lyle was born July 28, 1945 to Elmer and Arzella Dozier and Hepler, Kansas. Lyle enjoyed raising his kids and watching his grandkids grow. He never met a stranger and helped anyone and everyone he crossed paths with. He was loved by many. 

Lyle was...

Angela Denise Nash

Angela Denise Nash

Feb 4, 2024

Angela Denise Crisp-Nash, born February 16, 1978, in Texarkana, Texas. Angela left this world, gaining her wings on February 14, 2024, to with her Dad in Heaven. She was married to Timothy Nash and the two made their home in Caney.

Those left to carry on her memory are her husband Timothy of the home, mother Judy Egan, stepdad Jerry Egan,...

Dorothy Dean Lumley

Dorothy Dean Lumley

Jan 29, 2024

Dorothy Dean Lumley, passed away on January 29, 2024. Dorothy was born on September 20, 1925 to James and Martha Ledbetter in Wauneta, Kansas.

She married James Lumley Sr. on November 11, 1945 in Sedan Kansas. The two had one son, James Lumley Jr.

Dorothy found her calling in education molding young minds as a teacher in Coffeyville for many years.

Dorothy is...

Harold Eugene Howard

Harold Eugene Howard

Jan 24, 2024

Harold Eugene Howard, beloved husband, father, teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 83. Harold was born on November 15, 1940, in Bakersfield, Missouri to Roy and Jewell Howard.  He touched countless lives throughout his career and personal life.

Harold graduated from high school in Oxford, Kansas. He went on to earn his...

Chad Wylie Johnson

Chad Wylie Johnson

Jan 16, 2024

Chad Wylie Johnson, a dedicated firefighter and beloved member of the community, passed away on January 16, 2024, in Caney, Kansas. Born on March 28, 1979, Chad lived a life filled with compassion, adventure, and a deep love for those around him. He was known for his unwavering commitment to his work and his passion for making a difference in...

Shandy Lyn Cales

Shandy Lyn Cales

Jan 16, 2024

Shandy Lyn Cales, a woman of deep faith and unwavering dedication to her beliefs, has passed away on January 16, 2024, in Mckinney, Texas. She was born on November 15, 1969, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Jimmie Rowland and Phyllis Adams. Shandy's life journey was one filled with love for her fellow humans and an unending passion for spreading the word...