Obituaries

Jul 13, 2022

John Clinton Matthews Jr., known to most as Bubba or Bub passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Caney, Kansas.

Bubba was born on September 2, 1987, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Bubba was a proud graduate of Caney Valley High School in 2006. While in school, he was member of the baseball, football, and power...

Jul 11, 2022

William L. (Bill) Wiggins died Monday, July 11, 2022, at his home in Caney at the age of 88.  He has been cremated under the direction of Potts Chapel.  No services are scheduled at this time.   A private family service will be observed at a later date.

He was born November 3, 1933, in Cedar Vale, KS...

Jul 5, 2022

Joyce Elaine (Basinger) McDaniel, 88 of Caney, Kansas passed away on July 5, 2022 at Medicalodges in Dewey, Oklahoma. Visitation will be held at Potts Chapel in Caney, Kansas on Friday, July 8th with the family greeting friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 9th at 11:00 am at Potts Chapel with burial...

Jun 18, 2022

Bobby Lee Levan, 85, of Caney, Kansas passed away in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, on Saturday, June 18, 2022, after a sudden illness. He was born to Paul (Gene) Levan & Marie (Gray) Levan on June 2, 1937, in Coldspring, Missouri.  He attended Springfield schools and graduated in 1956. He served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged...

May 25, 2022

Kathy Lynn Barnhart, 66, of Havana, Kansas passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home.

The first born of Harry and Emma (Zelnicek) Koehn, Kathy was welcomed into this world on June 8, 1955 in Enid, Oklahoma. Kathy graduated from Hennessey, Oklahoma High School in 1973. She then married...

May 13, 2022

Freida Ann (Anderson) Freisberg passed away peacefully on Friday May 13 after a 5-year battle with cancer. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 20th, 2022 at 10am at Sunnyside cemetery. Rosary will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, at 6pm. Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Center of Kansas and can be left...

May 9, 2022

Beloved mother, friend and educator, Jimmye Lea Barton, 78, passed away at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Monday, May 9th, 2022.

Jimmye was welcomed into this world, the only child of James L. Moore Jr. and Evelyn Ruth (Hayden) Moore on May 20, 1943, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Jimmye graduated from Porum Oklahoma High School...

Apr 30, 2022

Delores Freisberg, 86, passed away on April 30th, 2022. A graveside service will take place Tuesday, May 10th, 2022, at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney, Kansas at 10:00am. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer Association and can be left with Potts Chapel.

Delores was born on August 30th, 1935, to Lloyd and Evelyn Stockwell in Eureka, Kansas....

Apr 27, 2022

Patty June Magee entered her heavenly rest April 27th, 2022, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.

Patty and her twin sister, Betty, were born June 16th, 1941, to Roy and Dorothy (Brittain) Shaver. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Beginning her life’s purpose of being a loving mother in 1968 and welcomed two boys...

Apr 5, 2022

Darla Jean Inscho (Watts) of Caney Kansas drifted away peacefully on Tuesday April 5, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones at Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa Oklahoma at the age of 67 years.

Darla was born April 26, 1954, in Enid Oklahoma to Searcy G. Watts and Frances E. Watts. She is survived by her...

Mar 5, 2022

Howard Lee Henderson passed away peacefully at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas on March 5, 2022, following a short illness resulting from a heart attack he suffered in November 2021.

Howard was born on June 29, 1930 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Arthur and Jessie (Brown) Henderson.  The Henderson family moved to Caney, Kansas in 1944 when...

Feb 19, 2022

Eddie Carl Miller, passed away on February 19, 2022, at the age of 88, in Allen, Texas. His daughters and grandsons were close by when he went to his heavenly home.

Eddie was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to Joseph and Laura (Beason) Miller, on November 28, 1933. He was the youngest of eleven children. Eddie attended school...

Feb 19, 2022

Marie Swaney, 92, passed away peacefully at home in rural Havana, Kansas on February 19, 2022 with her children by her side.  She was born Nellie Marie Pond to Reuben Arch and Nellie Almeda (Wilson) Pond on March 3, 1929 in Independence, Kansas.

She grew up in Caney and Independence attending McKinley Elementary in Caney through fifth...

Feb 12, 2022

Betty Jean Shafer, 78 passed at away at her home in Copan, Oklahoma on Saturday, February 12th 2022. Graveside services will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney, Kansas on Friday, February 18th at 2:00 PM.

Betty was born on December 2, 1943 in Caney, Kansas to George and Mrytle (Thomison) Shafer. Betty was raised in the...

Jan 31, 2022

Lois Esther Wheeler was born on August 22nd, 1923 in Washington County, Oklahoma.

She was the only child of Roy W. Wheeler and Cecile (Newby) Wheeler. Lois graduated from Okemah High School in 1941. During World War II, she worked as a civilian employee for the Navy Department in Washington, D.C. She enjoyed traveling and especially liked...

Jan 27, 2022

Donna Mae (Nickel) Wahl of Caney, KS, age 86, was ushered into heaven by the angels on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at The Journey Home in Dewey, OK. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel of Caney, KS. Family and friends are invited to a “Celebration of Life Party” on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 1-5PM at “The Sandstone...

Jan 24, 2022

Garald Lawrence Clift Sr. known by most as Gary, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Caney, Kansas on Monday, January 24, 2022.

Gary was born on October 14, 1949 in Wichita, Kansas to Gerald Clift Sr and Laura Thackett. He grew up in the Wichita, Kansas and Huntington Beach, California areas. After graduating high school, Gary...

Jan 4, 2022

Betty Ann Melican 81, of Caney, Kansas, returned to her Heavenly Father peacefully on January 4, 2022, at the Guest Homes Estates. Betty was born on March 8, 1940, to Benton and Dorthy Flesher in Niotaze, Kansas and was the oldest of her siblings, Sue, Sunny, and Louise.

Betty is survived by her daughter Rebecca, son Ben,...

Dec 28, 2021

Mary Neil Alston passed away on December 28th, 2021, at the age of 89. Cremation is taking place with Potts Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 14th, 2022 at 10:00am at the Havana Cemetery.

She leaves behind her husband, Dennis Alston and daughter Ruth Anne Danielson.

Mary Neil was born on...

Dec 19, 2021

Charles "Sonny" Eugene Artherton age 91 of Caney, Kansas passed away at home, comfortably on Sunday, December 19th 2021. Sonny was born May 7th, 1930 in Peru, Kansas. In the fall of 1940 he moved from Peru to Tyro, Kansas where he attended the State Line School. In 1942 he moved to Caney, where he continued his education and...