All Obituaries

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 Boston, Massachusetts to George and Georgina (Weir) Allan. John graduated from Dedham High School and then furthered his education at Franklin Institute in Boston earning his...

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, 1972, Kathy married Lee Coltharp. While Lee was in the military, the two lived in Germany for 4 years. Kathy and Lee then moved to Independence, and they later...

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 Darrel married Wilma Faye (Warden) Gaut. With that marriage came a lifetime friendship with his brother in law Bob Warden. Quickly after Darrel and Wilma were married Darrel joined the Army...

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 and Frank became a machinist and eventually opened his own shop which he ran a successful business for 35 years. After retiring, he moved to Caney and purchased a home near the Zoo. He joined the Caney...

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 enlisted in the United States Air Force. Art proudly served his country until November 14, 1969, when he was honorably discharged. In September of 1983, Art...

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 she was a child from Polio. When she was able to walk, she knew at a young age that a miracle had happened. Linda was a longtime resident of Caney, and often helped...

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 Caney (Class of 1948), and college in Bethany, Oklahoma. She worked for Foster Petroleum, Phillips Petroleum, and Continental Can Company for several years before marrying...

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. Euary attended a rural Oklahoma school near his home called Prairie View through 8th grade. Euary entered the U.S. Navy during WWII in January 1945 and spent...

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 in Sedan, KS to Jim and Betty (Wall) Beasley. Donnie was raised and went to school in Sedan. December 11, 1987 Donnie married the love of his life, Marna Hartness. He was a heavy equipment operator...

 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 furniture. In his free time, he enjoyed spreading the word of God, spending time with his family, hunting and fishing, and watching the Pittsburgh...