Obituaries

Nov 28, 2020

Stephen “Steve” Perry Coltharp passed away November 28, 2020 at Windsor Place Nursing Home in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Steve was born June 26, 1946 to Howard Leroy and Laura Luella (Ward) Coltharp. Steve grew up in Caney, Kansas where he graduated from Caney Valley High School in 1964. He served in the US Army directly out of high...

Oct 22, 2020

Dale Holley was born May 26th, 1934, in Clinton, Arkansas to Kim David Holley and Augie Holley.  He married Jean Holley on April 17, 1953 in Denard, AR.  The couple made their home in Kansas where they welcomed four children; Ronnie, Randy, Kim, and Gina.

Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing, chipping arrowheads, reading Louie L’amour books, and was...

Oct 15, 2020

Wilma Maxine Davidson, 86, of rural Havana passed away peacefully on October 15, 2020 in her home. She was born on February 15, 1934 southwest of Havana to Elmer D. and Mildred (Davis) Shearhart.

She attended Eli and Rutland grade schools graduating from Wayside High School and Coffeyville Community College. She also spent one summer at Laramie...

Aug 10, 2020

John Weir Allan, 93 passed away at Forrest Manor Nursing Center in Dewey, Oklahoma on Monday, August 10, 2020. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel and a Celebration of John’s life will be held at the Cornerstone Church in Caney, Kansas at a later date.

John was born on June 29, 1927 in...

Aug 6, 2020

Kathy Ann (Mooney) Dortch, 67, of Independence, Kansas passed away at Eagle Estates in Independence on Thursday, August 6, 2020.

Kathy Ann was brought into this world on July 26, 1953 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Owen and Wanda (Ouseler) Mooney. Kathy grew up in Caney, Kansas and graduated from Caney High School in 1971. On December 28,...

Jul 11, 2020

Edward Darrel Gaut was born on January 3, 1934 to Anderson Byrne Sr, and Mildred Mary (Sprague). Darrel grew up in Wann, Oklahoma and graduated from Wann High School in 1953.Darrel was the oldest of 6 boys and learned at an early age to work hard on the family farm with his brothers.

On June 4, 1955...

Jul 4, 2020

Frank Curtis Wahl (90) of Caney, KS, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020.

Frank was born November 4, 1929 to William and Lillie Wahl of Okeene, OK.

On August 15, 1952 he married Donna Nickel of Fairview, OK. He served in the Army and was stationed in Korea. The family moved to Denver, CO...

Jun 25, 2020

Vernon “Art” Arthur Mishler, 71 of Caney, Kansas passed away at his home with his loving wife, Mary by his side on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

Art was born on February 8, 1949 in Independence, Kansas to Melvard Vernon and Pearl M. (Carr) Mishler. He graduated from Independence High School in 1967. On September 25, 1967, Art...

Jun 16, 2020

Linda Ladene (Deckard) Davis of Caney, Kansas passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 76 at Guest Home Estates.

Linda was born on February 12, 1944 to Elmer Claude “Doug” and Verna Faye (Jones) Deckard in Tulsa, OK. Linda loved God and served him faithfully her entire life. She believed God healed her when...

Jun 15, 2020

Mary Elisabeth Lindsey Carriker

January 21, 1931 — June 15, 2020 Mary E. Carriker, 89, passed away on June 15 at Caney Guest Home Estates. A long-time resident of Caney, Mary was born on January 21, 1931 in Peru, Kansas, to Paul J. and M. Rovilla Heidemann Lindsey. She attended grade school in Peru, high school in...

Apr 15, 2020

Euary Bee “Smitty” Smith, 96, of Coffeyville, KS and formerly of rural Caney, KS passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on April 15, 2020 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, KS.

Euary was born April 27, 1923 in Texanna, Oklahoma, the son of Henry and Callie Smith. He was the sixth of eight children....

Apr 13, 2020

Monday, April 13, 2020, Donnie passed away with his wife by his side. Services will be held Monday, April 20th at 2581 Gallop RD, Peru, KS. Visitation will be at 2524 Hwy 166 the 17th through the 19th. The home is open to greet the family and sign the guest book.

Donnie was born October 6, 1963...

Mar 21, 2020

John Clinton Matthews Sr. 51 (36) of Caney Kansas passed away at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on March 21, 2020.

John was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on March 22, 1968 to Garland and Karen (Provence) Matthews.

John was married Debbie Watts on December 21, 2009. John owned and operated NEW TO YOU...

Mar 19, 2020

Wilda Pauline (Fine) Osburn, 90, of Chanute, Kansas passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at her home. A private family graveside service will be conducted at the Peru, Kansas Cemetery and officiated by Rev Cinda Osburn. There will be no public visitation.

Wilda was born on February 8, 1930, at Hartshorne, Oklahoma the...

Mar 10, 2020

Max Irwin Roe, 97 passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan, Kansas.

Max was born on October 5, 1922 in Imperial, Nebraska to Abigil D. and Edith N. (Gingles) Roe. As a child, Max grew up on a farm outside of Imperial, NE and Saint Francis, Kansas. On September 17, 1942,...

Feb 14, 2020

Wanda June McDaniel, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Caney, Kansas on February 14th. Arrangements are entrusted with Potts Chapel of Caney. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, February 25th at the Cornerstone Church in Caney at 1:00pm.

Wanda was born August 24, 1936 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Lester and Margaret Meadows. She...

Jan 20, 2020

Ronald Alan Etter entered into his eternal home Jan 20, 2020.

Ronnie was born May 25, 1949, Nowata, Oklahoma.  Ronnie is the son of Betty (Price) and Randall Etter. Ronnie grew up in Caney, Kansas, attending Lincoln Elementary school and Caney Middle School and graduating Caney High School in 1967.

Ronnie was united in marriage...

Jan 6, 2020

Keith Lyn Acuff, 73 of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, peacefully passed on January 6, 2020 surrounded by his family and friends.

Keith was born on July 10, 1946 to Max L. and Neva O. (Wilson) Acuff in San Bernardino, CA. On November 12, 1965 he married Phyllis Helwick. He worked as a tremendous carpenter and Minister with the Bible...

Dec 12, 2019

Randal Scott Magee, 54, of Caney, Kansas, passed away on December 12, 2019.

He was born to father Larry Magee & mother Charline Flynn on April 23, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri. Randy grew up in Bowring, Oklahoma with his father, step-mother Patty, and siblings Roger, Rodney, Richard, Lee, Keith, and Penny.

He married Kristi...

Nov 8, 2019

Shirley Mae Perkins, formally of Caney, passed away on November 8th, 2019. Cremation has taken place.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Tyro Christian Church with Evangelist David Bycroft officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Mount Washington Cemetery in Lenapah, Oklahoma.

Shirley was born on August 18th,...