All Obituaries

Nina LeeAnn Lee age 50 of Coffeyville tragically passed away from the hands of another on February 15, 2020 in Parsons. Nina was born on May 16, 1969 in Coffeyville to Virgil and Alice (Orms) Riley. Nina was raised in the Coffeyville community and attended local schools. After school she started working for various employers finding joy working for the elderly at Windsor Place and Asbury Village. She was blessed with three sons. She loved cooking and keeping a clean home. Nina enjoyed...

Clark L. Pool II age 72 of Coffeyville retired his rope for the final time on February 13, 2020 surrounded by the ones he loved most at Jane Phillips Medical Center.  Clark was born on May 6, 1947 in Coffeyville, to Max and Clara (Vaughn) Pool. He was raised in Coffeyville with his two sisters. He attended local grammar schools and high school at Field Kindley. He was a very active member of the FFA and the Montgomery County 4-H. After graduation he continued his education at K-State...

Mrs. Eleanor Downing, age 79 of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on February 5, 2020 in Maple Crest Nursing Home in Omaha, Nebraska. Eleanor was born in Coffeyville, Kansas to Charles French and Lilly Mae (Perry) French on January 10, 1941.  She went to school and graduated from Field Kindley Memorial High School in Coffeyville.  Eleanor married Clay Russell Downing on June 17, 1962 in Coffeyville at the First...

Laura B. Walker age 75 unexpectedly passed from this life on February 3, 2020 at Windsor Place Home N Sight. Laura was born on February 23, 1944 on the family farm in Angola to Frank and Addie (Taylor) McCartney. She attended grammar school in Angola and graduated from Altamont High School. After high school Laura joined the workforce; working for H D Lee in Chetopa, Western Publishing, and many years she treasured caring for children at the day care. She married the love of her life in...

William J Cothern age 75 of Mound Valley, Kansas passed away on January 31, 2020 at Labette Health in Parsons. Honoring William’s wishes, cremation under the direction of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel will take place and the family has held a memorial service to celebrate his life. To share a memory or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com William was born on April 28, 1944 in Coffeyville to Vern and Mary Ann (McNamara) Cothern. He attended school in...

James “Jimmie” Ray Sitsler known by his friends as Soapy went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2020 at his home in Caney. Jimmie was born in Coffeyville on January 31, 1946 to Andrew J. and Wilda M. (Stephen’s) Sitsler. He was born a twin and one of seven siblings, five which preceded him in death. Jim went to school in Coffeyville and earned his GED in 1973. He worked most of his career as a Mechanic. Jim loved playing pool, being around family, and entertaining his...

Dorothy Ruth Battaglear, 88, of Coffeyville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26. Born to the late Ralph Clawson and Emma Kolehorst, Dec.21, 1931, in Chicago, IL; Dorothy grew up in 1930’s Chicago, an era known for Mobsters, G-Men, the Great Depression, and the Dust Bowl. Being very family oriented, she enjoyed going on trips with her family across the U.S., and was very passionate about her children, and grandchildren who she played a major role in helping to raise. Spry in...

Kenneth Richard Hunt, known by his friends as Rick, passed away at the age of 64 on January 20, 2020 at his home. Rick was born on February 23, 1955 in Independence to Kenneth L and Louis Nadine (Muller) Hunt. He attended Independence schools and graduated from Independence High School. After high school, he joined the work force first starting at Parmac, some time in the oil fields, Aptus, and then retiring from the refinery after being injured in an accident with Anhydrous Ammonia in...

JoAnne (Page) Housel, 81, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. She was born September 8, 1938 in Coffeyville, Kansas. JoAnne married William Housel April 5, 1958. He preceded her in death January 15, 2008. She was an active member of Victory Hills Church of the Nazarene, Kansas City, KS since 1958 and was also the church organist for 44 years. JoAnne enjoyed crafts, needle work, playing the piano and organ, but most of all loved her wonderful Lord and her...

Slyenthus George Neal was born on November 16, 1938 in Coffeyville, Kansas to George A and Olivia (Patt) Neal.  Slyenthus Neal was called to be by our Lord and Savior on January 15, 2020.   Slyenthus who went by the name Sly was raised in the Coffeyville area. He graduated from Field Kindley and played sports there as well. Sly moved to Denver, Colorado and joined the National Guard where his maternal grandmother resided.  While residing there he married Shirley Mae on...