Obituaries

Aug 18, 2023

 

Anita Barbara Scott, (Barbara), of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away August 18, 2023 at the age of 100 years, 9 months and 20 days surrounded by a loving family.

Barbara was born and raised on a small farm in rural Niotaze, Kansas during the depression, in a home that never had a lot, but never lacked the essentials of life...

Aug 3, 2023

 

Hazel Carlene Dilldine, of Copan, Oklahoma, passed away on August 3, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on February 25, 1947, in Coffeyville, Kansas. Hazel, known by her friends and family as a kind and compassionate soul, will be deeply missed.Hazel had a passion for life that was evident in everything she did. When she wasn't busy with...

Jul 29, 2023

 

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Coleston Ross Hinshaw, who was born April 26th, 2001, in Bartlesville, OK to Ashly Swartz, currently of Pineville MO and Waylon Hinshaw, currently of Fayetteville AR. Coleston passed away on July 29th, 2023 in Coffeyville KS at the age of 22 years old.

Left to mourn his passing are his mother...

Jul 21, 2023

 

Don Lagerlef age 95, passed peacefully at his home on July 21, 2023. Don was born April 7, 1928, in Moline, Illinois to Frank and Nettie Lagerlef. Don married the love of his life Annie Katherine. She proceeded him in death on December 29, 2016, after he tenderly cared for her through several years of deteriorating health related to...

Jul 8, 2023

 

Mary Louise Chastain  (March 25, 1936-July 8, 2023)

Mary Louise Chastain, age 87, left her earthly life on July 8, 2023, a little after 7 p.m.  She was at home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma with her family.  She seemed to sleep peacefully as she left us to be with her Heavenly Father and those who’d gone before her.  She...

Jul 4, 2023

 

Donald Gene Wade, age 86, of Havana, KS passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at St. Johns Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla. Don was born August 30, 1936 to Elmer & Myrtle Wade of Havana, KS. He was the youngest of 10 children.

 

Don enlisted in the Air Force (before graduating from Havana High School) where he served...

Apr 30, 2023

 

William Wayne “Bill” Richey passed away peacefully at his home in Tyro, Kansas on April 30, 2023, at the age of 71, after a valiant battle with cancer.

 

Bill was born on September 28, 1951, in Caney, Kansas to John and Twyla Richey. He graduated from Caney High School in 1969. He proudly served in the United States...

Apr 29, 2023

 

Ella May Folk, 79 of Tyro, Kansas passed away at her home on Saturday, April 29, 2023. A Celebration of Ella’s life will be held at Robbins Cemetery on Thursday, May 11th at 1:00 pm.

 

Ella May was born in Caney, Kansas on August 27, 1943, to Orie and Emma (Haughn) Todd. Ella May attended and graduated from...

Mar 24, 2023

Michael (Mike) William Scimeca III, 77 of Caney, went to be with our Lord on March 24, 2023.

He was born to Dr. Michael William Scimeca II & Rosemary (Bryant) Scimeca on June 30, 1945 in Tulsa, OK.

Mike attended Caney schools & graduated in 1963. He was State golf Sand Greens champion his junior...

Mar 20, 2023

Hugh Brooks Mantooth Jr, age 76 of Havana, Kansas passed away March 20,2023 at his home surrounded by family and friends in Havana, Kansas.

Brooks was born January 29, 1947 at Great Lakes, Illinois U.S. Naval Hospital to First Lt. Hugh B. Mantooth and June L. (McAfee) Mantooth. He lived in Oceanside, California until his family moved...

Feb 12, 2023

Gene Arthur Nunneley, 75, of Caney, Kansas passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Gene was born on August 23, 1947 to Chester Arthur and Estaline Naomi (Hibbs) Nunneley in Caney, Kansas. He was the baby of his family, so he spent a lot of time with his mom. They resided on the...

Dec 26, 2022

Rosetta Jeanne Holeman, 72, of Bartlesville, OK., passed away at her home on December 26, 2022.

Jeanne, as she preferred to be called, was born May 14, 1950, in Eureka, KS., to Thomas L. and Jesse C. (Hart) Holeman. She grew up and attended schools in Caney, KS., where she graduated from high school in 1968. Jeanne...

Dec 22, 2022

Ruth Irene Fecht (Irene), 100, Passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the Cherryvale Care Center in Cherryvale, Ks.

Irene was born on August 5, 1922, in Mound Valley, Kansas to Homer and Anna Elizabeth Gramly. Ruth attended and graduated from Caney High School. On May 26, 1940, Irene married William Fecht and the two made their home in...

Nov 23, 2022

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...

Nov 13, 2022

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...

Nov 8, 2022

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...

Oct 29, 2022

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,...

Oct 26, 2022

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...

Oct 19, 2022

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...

Sep 9, 2022

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...