A search warrant was issued for the Housel residence on March 2, which is when officers found drugs and other paraphernalia related to narcotics in the home.

Dierks said an investigation into the origin of the package mailed to Housel was still ongoing.

Eva Rebecca Rush
COFFEYVILLE — Eva Rebecca Rush, age 92, of Coffeyville died Monday, March 8, 2010.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 11, at the First Baptist Church in Coffeyville. Dr. Wayne Norton will officiate. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Neosho County Cemetery in Chanute.
Friends may call on Wednesday, March 10, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. to sign the guest register. Family will be receiving friends from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.
The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church in Coffeyville. These may be left with the funeral home.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Robert J. “Bob” Steele

ELK CITY — Robert J. “Bob” Steele, age 72, of Elk City died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Mercy Hospital in Independence shortly after being admitted.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010, at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel with the Rev. Ron Oldenettel, pastor of the Zion Lutheran Church of Independence, officiating. Interment will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City.

Military Graveside rites will be performed by a detachment from the United States Navy and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post of Elk City. Friends may call at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Independence Relay for Life and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Keona Leanne Marie Cannon

CHERRYVALE — Keona Leanne Marie Cannon, infant child of Archie G. Cannon and Charlene Ogden, died Thursday, March 4, 2010.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, at the Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale, Kansas. Pastor Dick Drummeller will officiate. Memorials can be donated to the charity of the donors choice.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Pearl Marie (Carr) Mishler

INDEPENDENCE — Pearl Marie (Carr) Mishler, age 84, of Independence died Friday, March 5, 2010, at Mercy Hospital in Independence.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, under the direction of Potts Chapel.

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Jerry Adams
GRAND TERRACE, Calif. — Cherryvale native Jerry Adams, age 74, a longtime resident of Grand Terrace, California, died Feb. 22, 2010, in Chandler, Ariz.

A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at Casual Living located at 1036 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 on April 3, 2010.

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Elizabeth (Betty) Toepfer Ashbrook

SHAWNEE, Kan. — Former Caney resident Elizabeth Ashbrook, age 84, of Shawnee, Kan., died March 8, 2010.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 12 at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney.

In lieu of flower, the family suggestions donations to the Stafford County Hospital, 502 S. Buckeye, Stafford, KS 67578; Reno County Hospice, 1600 N. Lorraine, Suite 203, Hutchinson, KS 67501, or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.amosfamily.com.

Arrangements are being handled through Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, Kan.

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Stella Boyer

CHERRYVALE — Stella L. Boyer, age 89, of Cherryvale died Monday, March 8, 2010, at Mercy Hospital in Independence.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale with Pastor Gerald Zuck of the New Hope Christian Church officiating. Potts Chapel of Cherryvale is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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Lois Lyneil Teehee

COFFEYVILLE — Lois Lyneil Teehee, age 94, of Coffeyville died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Windsor Place Nursing Center in Coffeyville.

Funeral services for Lois L. Teehee will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 11, at the Coffeyville Assembly of God Church with interment following at Restlawn Cemetery.
Friends may call at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville on Wednesday, March 10, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

To leave a special message for the family online visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Raeburn E. Straub

COFFEYVILLE — Raeburn E. Straub, age 96, of Coffeyville died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Windsor Place in Coffeyville.

Funeral services for Raeburn L. Straub will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 12, at Penwell-Gabel Funeral home in Coffeyville with interment to follow at Restlawn Cemetery in Coffeyville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m., until service time on Friday.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the United Methodist Church of Valeda or the Edna Library.

To leave a special message for the family online visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Herold W. Kahre
COFFEYVILLE — Herold W. Kahre, age 93, of Coffeyville died Saturday, March 6, 2010.

Funeral services for Herold W. Kahre will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 10, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Coffeyville. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery. Mr. Kahre will lie in state at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville on Tuesday, March 9 from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m.

The family suggests memorials to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Coffeyville.

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Patricia Lucile Hamlin

COFFEYVILLE — Patricia Lucile Hamlin, age 71, of Coffeyville died Friday, March 5, 2010 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services for Patricia Lucile Hamlin will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2010 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Coffeyville, with interment in Fairview Cemetery. Patricia will lie in state at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 8 a.m until 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Friends of Animals.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Charlotte Irene Tongier

COFFEYVILLE — Charlotte Irene Tongier, age 89, of Coffeyville died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

A rosary will be said at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville at 7 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2010. Following cremation private inurnment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Coffeyville.

To leave a special message for the family online visitwww.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Louella Fay Benton

COFFEYVILLE — Louella Fay Benton, age 91, of Coffeyville died Monday, March 1, 2010 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville.

Louella Fay Benton will be interred at Restlawn Cemetery in Coffeyville on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.

To leave a special message for the family online visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Albert Charles Liebert

COFFEYVILLE – Albert Charles Liebert, age 77, of Coffeyville died on Sunday evening, Feb. 28, 2010, in his childhood and family home in Coffeyville.

Visitation is set for Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Holy Name Catholic Church, 408 Willow Street, Coffeyville, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a rosary beginning at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at Holy Name Catholic Church followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery in Coffeyville. A private funeral dinner will be held at Holy Name Catholic Church gymnasium after burial.

The Liebert family requests donations to Holy Name Catholic School, 406 Willow Street, Coffeyville, KS 67337. Write “Al Liebert Memorial” in the memo line.

Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dwbfh.com. Funeral arrangements provided by David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 Cline Road, Coffeyville, or by calling (620) 251-6008.

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L. Juanita Wheeler

COFFEYVILLE — L. Juanita Wheeler, age 91, of Coffeyville, died Friday evening, Feb. 26, 2010 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel with Pastor Jamie Regis, officiating. Interment will be in Coffeyville’s Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Those who wish may make donations to the American Cancer Society and donations may be left with the funeral home. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Elmer Pelton

PITTSBURG — Elmer Pelton, age 84, of Pittsburg, and formerly of Goddard, Kan., died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, after complications from Parkinson’s Disease.

Local survivors include a son, Doug Ott and wife Pam of Coffeyville.

Services were held Sunday, Feb. 21, at Brenner Mortuary in Pittsburg.

A memorial to fund scholarships for youth involved in the Kansas 4-H Program has been established by the family. Memorials may be made to the Elmer and Mary Schlagel Pelton Family Memorial Fund and sent to the Kansas 4-H Foundation, Kansas State University, 116 Umberger Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506 or to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Memorial Fund, 916 North Locust, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762.

Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg.

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Warner E. Carson

COFFEYVILLE — Warner E. Carson, age 87, of Coffeyville died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville. Interment followed at Restlawn Cemetery in Coffeyville.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to: Christian Cowboy Ministry Building Fund, Caney, Kan.

Friends may call on Monday, Feb. 22, from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. until time of service to sign the guest regiser.

Services are being handled by Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

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Letha M. Spitzmiller

COFFEYVILLE — Letha M. Spitzmiller, age 94, of Coffeyville died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Services are pending under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

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Bonnie V. Holt

INDEPENDENCE — Bonnie V. Holt, age 71, of Independence, died Friday afternoon, Feb. 19, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Neodesha.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel with the Rev. Joseph Castoe, pastor of the Birney, Missouri Christian Church, officiating. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Although the casket has been closed, friends may call to register at the funeral home from noon until 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

The family may be contacted at the Christina McDiarmid residence, 309 E. Chestnut, Independence, Kan.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Golden Living Center in Neodesha and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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George Edwin Frye

CANEY — George Edwin Frye, age 80, of rural Caney, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla.

A graveside memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 in the Fairview Cemetery at Niotaze (in case of inclement weather the service will be in the Cascade Community Building) with Pastor Rita Boyle officiating.

The family suggests memorials to the Cascade Community Building; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

To leave a message for the family please visit www.dwbfh.com.

David. W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

Wilma Aileen Alter Weinberg

COFFEYVILLE — Wilma Aileen Alter Weinberg, age 91, of Lawrence, Kan., and a long-time resident of Coffeyville died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at the Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence, Kan.

She was the wife of the late Maurice Weinberg, who died in 2005.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel with Father Jerry Adinolfi officiating, followed with interment in Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home of Coffeyville is in charge of local arrangements with assistance from Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Cathey Ann (Joseph) Hagebusch

COFFEYVILLE — Cathey Ann (Joseph) Hagebusch, age 53, of Coffeyville died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at her home, following a long battle with cancer.

Funeral services for Cathey Ann Hagebusch will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 at the Coffeyville First Church of Nazarene followed by interment in Restlawn Cemetery in Coffeyville. She will lie in state at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 from 2 p.m. until 8 pm. The family will receive guests at the Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to sign the guest register.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice Care of Kansas and may be left at the funeral home. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Kenneth Eugene Smith

CHERRYVALE — Kenneth Eugene Smith, age 86, of Cherryvale died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at his home in Cherryvale.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation hours will be held from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

The family has suggested memorials to the Disabled American Veterans, Arthritis Foundation or the National Emphysema Foundation. Contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

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Viola Leona Lynn

NIOTAZE — Viola Leona Lynn, 87, of rural Niotaze died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at her home.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Potts Chapel in Caney with burial to follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Niotaze.

Visitation at Potts Chapel will be held from noon to 8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Viola Lynn Cascade Community Fund in care of the Community National Bank, P.O Box 67, Caney. These memorials may also be left at Potts Chapel. Area survivors include two sons, Melvin Ray Milliken and Phillip Milliken, both of rural Niotaze.

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James Brian Odom

EL DORADO, Kan. — James Brian Odom, age 68, of El Dorado and a 1959 Caney High School graduate, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at the Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. His funeral service was at 10 a..m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the First Presbyterian Church in El Dorado with burial at the Baxter Springs Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Youth Department of the First Presbyterian Church in El Dorado and these may be sent to the Carlson Funeral Home in El Dorado. Condolences to the family can be sent to www.carlsoncolonial.com.

Brian was the son of the late Jim and Opal Odom.

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Jeffery W. Krunze

CHERRYVALE – Jeffery W. Krunze, 45, of Cherryvale died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at Mercy Hospital, Independence.

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 6, at the Cherryvale First Church of the Nazarene. Inurnment will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Potts Chapel, Cherryvale.

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Maida C. Kirk

PITTSBURG — Retired Cherryvale elementary music educator Maida C. Kirk, age 80, died Monday afternoon, Jan. 25, 2010, at her home.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at the College Heights United Methodist Church. Private burial will be held at a later date at the Fort Scott National Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials to the Maida Kirk Scholarship Fund, which will be presented to a Cherryvale music student. Memorials may be sent to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. Fourth, Pittsburg, KS 66762, which is handling arrangements.

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Thomas C. Lay

COFFEYVILLE — Thomas C. Lay, age 65, of Coffeyville died Thursday morning, Jan. 28, 2010, at his home.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at Trinity United Methodist Church with burial in Coffeyville’s Restlawn Cemetery, under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

Donations to either Trinity United Methodist Church or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice are appreciated and may be left with the funeral home. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Micaela “Mickey” Maria Castorena

COFFEYVILLE — Micaela “Mickey” Maria Castorena, age 69, of Coffeyville died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at her home.

Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial were held Saturday, Jan. 30 at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, Coffeyville. Burial was held in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Edna Colleen Jones

COFFEYVILLE — Edna Colleen Jones, age 78, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at her home in Coffeyville.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at the Veterans Patio in Coffeyville’s Fairview Cemetery. Private interment followed in Coffeyville’s Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabel.com.

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Marvella Fern Eaton

COFFEYVILLE — Marvella Fern Eaton, age 77, of Coffeyville died early Sunday morning, Jan. 31, 2010, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

According to Marvella’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyviile.com.

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Pearl Ferguson

INDEPENDENCE — Pearl Ferguson, age 96, of Independence died Sunday evening, Jan. 31, 2010, at Mercy Hospital in Independence.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Interment will be at the Hale Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel from noon until 8 p.m. today (Thursday), and family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight (Thursday) from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Milford A. Johanneman

CHERRYVALE – Milford A. Johanneman, age 91, of Cherryvale formerly of Independence, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at his home in Cherryvale.

His graveside service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, under the direction of Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

The family has suggested memorials to the Hospice Care of Kansas and contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

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Roy Kitterman

COFFEYVILLE — Roy Kitterman, 72, of Coffeyville died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at Windsor Place Care Center.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel with Rev. Mark Wilson, officiating. Interment will be in Coffeyville’s Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home.

Donations are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and may be left at the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Wanda Elaine Elder

COFFEYVILLE — Wanda Elaine Elder, age 85, of Coffeyville died early Thursday morning, Feb. 4, 2010 at Windsor Place Care Center.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel with Pastor Daniel Knight officiating. Interment will be in Coffeyville’s Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1-5 p.m. and Wanda’s family will receive guests from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Donations may be made to Bible Baptist Church and contributions may be left at the funeral home. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Nancy Zimmerman

INDEPENDENCE — Nancy Zimmerman, age 61, of Independence died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 21, 2010, at Jane Phillips Memorial Medical Center in Bartlesville.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel in Independence with the Reverend Benjamin Shocky, pastor of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church of Independence, officiating. Inurnment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to A.W.O.L., and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

Services are being arranged with Penwell-Gable Funeral Home.

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Barbara O. Van Pelt

INDEPENDENCE — Barbara O. Van Pelt, age 73, of Independence, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 19, 2010, at Via Christi St. Frances Medical Center in Wichita.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Jan. 25, 2010, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 10th and Mulberry with Brother Leonard Weaver, officiating. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel from noon until 8 p.m. Sunday. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Carolyn Anne Coffey

Coffeyville — Carolyn Anne Coffey, age 66, former longtime resident of Coffeyville died Thursday evening, Jan. 21, 2010, at the Osage Nursing Home in Nowata, Oklahoma.

Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville.

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Mary Margarette Hutchison

INDEPENDENCE — Mary Margarette Hutchison, 82, former Independence resident, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 20, 2010, at the Claremore Nursing Home in Claremore, Okla.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jack and Marilyn Gregory, pastors, officiating. Interment will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel from noon until 8 p.m. Monday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the First United Methodist Church and remembrances will be received at the funeral home

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Richard “Cody” Stephens

CHERRYVALE — Richard “Cody” Stephens, age 23, of Cherryvale and formerly of Monett, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan., after a battle with leukemia.

Visitation will be held today (Thursday) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, Mo. Services will be held 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, at the funeral home with Rev. Roger Beach officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Monett, Mo.

Memorial donations can be made to Cody Stephens Medical Fund.

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Betty Robison

CONCORDIA, Mo. — Betty Robison, 77, of Concordia, Mo., and formerly of Mound Valley, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at her home.

Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at Concordia Baptist Church with Rev. Derek Steinmuller officiating. Graveside services were held at the Mound Valley Cemetery in Mound Valley under the direction of the Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Concordia. Online condolences may be sent to www.campbell-lewis.com

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Velda Louise Stubblefield

CANEY — Velda Louise Stubblefield, age 69, died Saturday evening, Jan. 16, 2010, at her residence in Caney.

Private family services well be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements were by the Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory in Bartlesville.

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June Brown

INDEPENDENCE — June Brown, age 69, of rural Independence died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at the Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 22, at Potts Chapel in Independence with burial to follow in Jefferson Cemetery under the direction of Potts Chapel.

Family visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to night at the Potts Chapel in Independence.

The family has suggested memorials to the Caney Valley Power Association, and contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel in Independence.

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Lawrence “Gene” Gillman

INDEPENDENCE — Lawrence E. “Gene” Gillman, age 83, of Independence died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the Regal Estates in Independence.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. Burial followed at the Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Potts Chapel in Independence.

The family has suggested memorials to the Regal Estates Activity Fund, and contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel in Independence.

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Tami Lisa Ryan

CHERRYVALE – Tami Lisa Ryan, 42, of Cherryvale, died Jan. 11, 2010, at Mercy Hospital, Independence.

Her funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at Potts Chapel in Independence. Private interment was held Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the Robbins Cemetery.

Potts Chapel of Independence was in charge of arrangements.

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Jim Ted Cromwell
INDEPENDENCE — Jim Ted Cromwell, age 45, of Independence died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at his home.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services were held Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel in Independence.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the American Diabetes Association or the American Kidney Foundation and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

Jean M. Craver

INDEPENDENCE — Jean Marie Craver, age 81, of Independence died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at Jane Phillips Hospital in Bartlesville, Okla.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

To leave a special message for the family, visit www.penwellgabelindependence.com.

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Bill G. Singleton

INDEPENDENCE — Bill G. Singleton, age 78, of Independence died Friday morning, Jan. 15, 2010, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church, 200 South Pennsylvania Avenue today (Thursday) at 2 p.m., with the Revs. Marilyn and Jack Gregory officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.

The family has suggested memorials to First United Methodist Church of Independence, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, or Independence National Education Association Scholarship Fund. Remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Mary R. Coldwell

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Mary R. Coldwell, age 92, formerly of Independence, Kan., died Thursday evening, Jan. 14, 2010, at Carmel Hills Health Care Center in Independence, Mo.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at the First Christian Church, 319 W. Laurel, Independence at 1:30 p.m. Inurnment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the First Christian Church of Independence and the Independence Historical Museum, and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Earl Clifton Foreman

INDEPENDENCE — Earl Clifton Foreman, age 87, of Independence died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Windsor Place in Independence.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel in Independence. Burial will be held at a later date.

The family has suggested memorials to the Salvation Army, and contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel in Independence.

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Sherri Lynnette Hosfelt

INDEPENDENCE — Sherri Lynnette (Gross) Hosfelt, age 49, of Independence died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at the Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita.

Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time.

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Harold “Dean” Terry

INDEPENDENCE —Harold “Dean” Terry, age 83, of Independence died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at the Regal Estates in Independence.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City under the direction of Potts Chapel in Independence.

Visitation hours will be from noon to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, at the Potts Chapel in Independence.

The family has suggested memorials to the Elk City Power of the Past Tractor Club, and contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel in Independence.

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George Raphael Bohr

CHERRYVALE — George Raphael Bohr, age 85, of Cherryvale died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at the Continuous Care Center in Bartlesville, Okla.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at the St. Andrew Catholic Church in Independence. Interment was held at Calvary Cemetery in Independence under the direction of Potts Chapel of Independence.

A memorial has been set up for the Cherryvale Public Library, and remembrances may be left at Potts Chapel.

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Pearl Wilson

CANEY - Former Caney resident, Pearl Wilson, 83, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Chetopa where she lived. Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m, Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Bath Forbes Funeral Home in Chetopa with a graveside service at 2 p.m. at the Niotaze Fairview Cemetery on the same day.

Memorials are suggested to the Chetopa Manor Nursing Home or the American Cancer Society and these can be left at the funeral home in Chetopa.

Pearl was a longtime resident of Caney and worked at the Caney Valley National Bank before moving to Chetopa.

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Julia Ann Englund

PARSONS — Former Coffeyville resident Julia Ann Englund, age 79, of Parsons died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Parsons.

Funeral services for Julia Ann Englund will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 15, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Coffeyville. Burial will follow at Restlawn Cemetery in Coffeyville. Friends may call at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville today (Thursday) until 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Emmanuel Baptist Church of Coffeyville.

To leave a special message for the family visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Betty Jo Matters

HAVANA — Betty Jo Matters, age 57, of Havana died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at her home.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Lone Cherry Southern Baptist Church with Kris Smilko and Jeff Wyrick officiating

Burial was at the Rutland Cemetery southwest of Independence under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

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Marsha Dianne Adinolfi

COFFEYVILLE — Marsha Dianne Adinolfi, age 66, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at her home in Coffeyville.

Cremation has taken place, and a service of the Burial Office Rite II with Holy Communion is scheduled for 2 p.m., today (Thursday) at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Coffeyville.

Memorial gifts may be sent in her name to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 613 Elm Street, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

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Guyla “Mimi” Ann Harlan

INDEPENDENCE – Guyla “Mimi” Ann Harlan, 70, of Independence, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at St. Francis Via Christi in Wichita.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15, at the Potts Chapel in Independence with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence.

Visitation at the funeral home will be from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

The family has suggested memorials to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and these may be left at Potts Chapel in Independence.

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Patricia D. Leedy

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Former Caney resident, Patricia “Pat” D. (Mullins) Leedy, 54, of Bartlesville, Okla., also formerly of Neodesha, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at her home in Bartlesville.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at the Christ Church in Neodesha. Burial will follow in the Neodesha Cemetery under the direction of Potts Chapel in Caney.

The family has suggested memorials to the Bartlesville Cancer Center and contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Caney.

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Jean M. Craver

INDEPENDENCE — Jean Marie Craver, age 81, of Independence died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at Jane Phillips Hospital in Bartlesville, Okla. She was 81.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.penwellgabelindependence.com.

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Pauline L. Jones

CHERRYVALE – Pauline L. Jones, age 86, of Cherryvale, Kan., died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at her home in Cherryvale.

Her funeral service will be held at 12 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at the New Hope Christian Church in Cherryvale with the Rev. Gerald Zuck officiating under the direction of Potts Chapel in Cherryvale. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15, at the Garnett Cemetery, Garnett, Kan., under the direction of the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

Visitation hours will be held from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at the New Hope Christian Church with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

The family has suggested memorials to the New Hope Christian Church building fund and contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

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Otho R. Johnson

CHERRYVALE – Otho R. Johnson, age 74, of rural Cherryvale, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2009, at home in rural Cherryvale, Kan.

His funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale with the Rev. Jeff Owens officiating. Burial followed in the Harmony Grove Cemetery under the direction of Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

The family has suggested memorials to the Hospice Care of Kansas and contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

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Twila “Tillie” Nutter

CANEY — Twila B. “Tillie” Nutter, age 88, of Caney died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Services were held Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan with Rev. John Warring officiating. Private family burial will be in the Peru Cemetery at Peru, Kan.

The family suggests memorials to the American Diabetes Association; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 North Douglas, Sedan, KS 67361.

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Bennie Joe Britt

INDEPENDENCE — Bennie Joe Britt, age 72, of Independence, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Montgomery, pastor of the Maple Street Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence. Military graveside rites will be performed by a detachment from Fort Riley, Kan.

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Charles Colbert

SOUTH COFFEYVILLE, Okla. — Charles Colbert, age 55, of South Coffeyville, Okla., died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services for Charles Colbert were held Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Interment followed at Hickory Creek Cemetery, north of Lenapah.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Iona Kathryn Herriman

GUNTER, Texas — Iona Kathryn Herriman, age 90, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, in Gunter, Texas. She was a former rural Coffeyville and South Coffeyville resident.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to Visiting Nurses Association of McKinney, Texas or The Alzheimer’s Association.

Funeral services for Iona Kathryn Herriman were held Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville followed by entombment in Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Candy Ann Ruark
COFFEYVILLE — Candy Ann Ruark, age 35, of Coffeyville died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to be made to Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns funeral home to offset the cost of arrangements.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Joe Lee Williams

INDEPENDENCE – Former Cherryvale resident Joe Lee Williams, 73, of Independence, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

His funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the Potts Chapel in Independence with burial following at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale.

The family has suggested memorials to the Community Christian Church Building Fund and these may be left at Potts Chapel in Independence.

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Margie B. Harris

INDEPENDENCE – Margie B. Harris, 84, of Independence, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at the Regal Estates in Independence.

Her graveside service was be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23, in the Fairview Cemetery, Cherryvale.

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Judy Ann Green

COFFEYVILLE — Judy Ann Green, age 62, formerly of Coffeyville, died Monday afternoon, Dec. 14, 2009, at the home of her daughter, Janell, in Nixa, Mo.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 19, at Coffeyville’s Calvary Baptist Church. Interment was in Coffeyville’s Fairview Cemetery, under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Nancy C. Wilkinson (Lipe)

COFFEYVILLE — Nancy C. Wilkinson (Lipe), age 67, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at her home in Coffeyville.

Graveside service were held 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Vandalia, Mo., with Waters Funeral Home officiating.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Virgil Warren Scott

COFFEYVILLE — Virgil Warren Scott, age 71, of Coffeyville died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services for Virgil Warren Scott were held Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville. Burial followed on Dec. 17 at Blue Mound Cemetery in Blue Mound, Kan.

To leave a special message for the family, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Bill R. Sheffer

CHERRYVALE — Rural Cherryvale bait shop owner Bill R. Sheffer, age 70, died with his family and dog at his side Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009. He had been in failing health.

A private family service has been held.

Memorials are suggested to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. They may be left at or sent to the Carson-Wall Funeral Home, P.O. Box 942, Parsons, 67357.

Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

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Erma Jean Drake

INDEPENDENCE — Erma Jean Drake, age 87, of Independence, died Friday evening, Dec. 10, 2009, at Regal Estates.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Gault Chapel of the First United Methodist Church in Independence. Interment was at the Neodesha City Cemetery.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to A.W.O.L. and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Dan “Roy” Leroy Keplinger

CHERRYVALE – Dan “Roy” Leroy Keplinger, 79, of Cherryvale, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at Mercy Hospital, Independence.

His funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 14, at the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale. Burial followed at the Lone Elm Cemetery in Anderson County, Kan.

Reciting of the Rosary was held at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, at Potts Chapel

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Dolores Joan Rogers

VERO BEACH, Fla. – Dolores Joan Rogers, 76, of Vero Beach, Fla., died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at the Indian River Medical Center.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at the Asbury United Methodist Church.

Donations may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1708 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 in memory of Dolores Rogers.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. Condolences may be sent to www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.

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Orville “Dean” Plummer

CHERRYVALE – Orville “Dean” Plummer, age 62, of Cherryvale, Kan., died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at his home in Cherryvale.

Cremation has taken place. His memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale.

The family has suggested memorials to the Cherryvale United Methodist Church or the First Southern Baptist Church and contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

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Francis “Tate” Bernd

CHERRYVALE – Francis “Tate” Bernd, age 89, of Cherryvale, Kan., died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at the Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul, Kan.

His funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale with Chuck Bernd officiating. Burial followed in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Cherryvale.

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Nina Ann Spencer

TRENTON, Mo. — Nina Ann Spencer, age 28, of Trenton, Mo ., died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, from injuries sustained in an accident.

Memorial services were held Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 at Resthaven Mortuary, north of Trenton. Burial will be at a later date.

Memorial donations are suggested to the family for funeral expenses.

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Willis Sanford Orcutt

TYRO – Willis Sanford Orcutt, age 85, of Tyro, Kan., formerly of Caney, Kan., died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at the Craig Memorial Hospital in Vinita, Okla.

His funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Tyro Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Carr officiating. Burial followed in the Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney, under the direction of the Potts Chapel in Caney.

The family has suggested memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, Tyro Methodist Church or the Gideon’s Bible and contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Caney.

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Dewitt Johnson

INDEPENDENCE — Dewitt Johnson, age 54, of Independence died Saturday, Nov. 21, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at the First United Methodist Church of Independence. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday.

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Dr. Gary M. Johnson, D.C.

INDEPENDENCE – Dr. Gary Johnson, 61, of Independence, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Mercy Hospital, Independence.

His celebration of life service was held at 2 p .m., Monday, Nov. 23, at Wesley Place of the First United Methodist Church in Independence with burial following at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence.

Memorials are suggested to the Cleveland Chiropractic College in Overland Park, Kan., and these may be left at the David W. Barnes Funeral HOme, 306 N. Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

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Donna Jean Dugan

INDEPENDENCE – Donna Jean Dugan, 77, of Independence, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 20009, at her home in Independence.

Cremation has taken place. Her memorial service was held at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, at the Potts Chapel, Independence.

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Lloyd E. Woods Jr.

INDEPENDENCE – Lloyd E. Woods Jr., 80, of Independence, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville.

His celebration of life service was held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, at the Gault Chapel of the First United Methodist Church. Inurnment was at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel, Independence.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church of Independence, the Independence Historical Museum or the Independence Community College Booster Club and these may be left at the funeral home.

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Paul T. Dodson

TOPEKA – Paul Thomas Dodson, 79, of Topeka, Kan., formerly of Independence, died Friday, Nov. 20, 20090, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.

His funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel, Independence, with interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence. Military honors were afforded by the U.S. Air Force.

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Regina Swearingen

INDEPENDENCE – Regina Kay Swearingen, 49, of Independence, died Sunday, Nov, 22, 2009, at the Regal Estates.

Her funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the First Christian Church, Independence, under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church, 310 W. Laurel, Independence, KS 67301, and these may be left at the funeral home.

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Paul E. Fast

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Paul E. Fast, age 88, of Panama City, Fla., and formerly of Coffeyville, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at Bay Medical Center, Panama City.

A Celebration of Paul’s life was held Sunday, Nov. 22 at Southerland Family Funeral Home of Panama City. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 at Robbins Cemetery, west of Coffeyville, with Pastor Harrel Jones officiating.

Service and interment are under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. Donations may be made to First Assembly of God Missions and may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Helen L. Hall

CANEY – Helen L. (Ashbrook) Hall, age 64, of Caney, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, in Kansas City, Kan., at the home of her son and daughter-in-law.

Her memorial service will be held on Memorial Day weekend, May 2010. The time and location will be announced at a later date. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials in memory of Helen L. Hall, be sent to: Alzheimers Association, 347 South Laura, Wichita, Kansas 67211.

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James Richard Watson
NIOTAZE — James Richard Watson, age 71, of rural Niotaze died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Independence.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the El Cado Cemetery in rural Niotaze, Kan., with Mike Morris of the First Assembly of God Church in Caney officiating.

The family requested no visitation, and the casket was closed.

In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to the First Assembly of God Church Building Fund in Caney and can be left in care of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.

To view the entire obituary online or to leave a message for the family, visit www.dwbfh.com.

David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.

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Jimmie Dale Logan

COFFEYVILLE – Jimmie Dale Logan, 74, of Coffeyville, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

His memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Fairview Cemetery Veterans Memorial Patio in the Fairview Cemetery, Coffeyville.

The family suggests memorials to the Jimmie Logan Memorial Fund being established at Coffeyville Community College Technical Campus, and contributions can be left at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home or mailed to the funeral home, 306 N. Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

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Jimmie Don Worthington
INDEPENDENCE – Jimmie Don Worthington, 57, of Independence, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at the Regal Estates in Independence.

His Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, at the Potts Chapel, Independence. Cremation will follow.

The family suggests memorials to FORPAZ and contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel in Independence.

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Mozelle P. Vencil

ROGERS, Ark. — Mozelle P. Vencil, age 91, of Rogers, Ark., and former Independence resident, died Thursday morning, Nov. 12, 2009, in Rogers.

Graveside funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the Mt. Hope Cemetery with the Rev. Terry Hatfield, pastor of the First Christian Church of Independence, officiating.

Burial was under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

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Ralph M. Hardy

COFFEYVILLE — Ralph M. Hardy, age 77, of Coffeyville died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services for Ralph M. Hardy will be held today (Thursday) at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery of Coffeyville.

To leave a special message for the family on-line visit, www.Penwell-Gabelcoffeyville.com.

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David L. Saker

INDEPENDENCE — David L. Saker, age 84, of Independence, died Friday morning, Nov. 13, 2009, at Mercy Hospital.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Interment will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to www.operationhomefront.net/donate.htm or will be received at the funeral home.

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Samuel Marshall Christian, Jr.

COFFEYVILLE — Samuel Marshall Christian, Jr., age 86, of Coffeyville died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Windsor Place Care Center in Coffeyville.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel with Dr. Wayne Norton officiating. Burial will be in Oak Forest Cemetery, Norwood, Mo., under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Friends who wish may donate to the Alzheimer Foundation in care of the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Dr. Dale P. DeVore

INDEPENDENCE — Dr. Dale P. DeVore, longtime area Dentist, died Thursday evening, Nov. 12, 2009, at his home.

A Celebration of Life Service was held Monday at the First United Methodist Church of Independence. Private interment was at the Mount Hope Cemetery. Military graveside rites were conducted by a detachment from the United States Navy. Services were handled through Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the First United Methodist Church of Independence or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Donna Jean Dugan
INDEPENDENCE — Donna Jean Dugan, age 67, of Independence died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at her home in Independence.

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, at Potts Chapel of Independence.

Potts Chapel of Independence is handling funerla arrangements.

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William Taft “Bill” Woods
COFFEYVILLE — William Taft “Bill” Woods, age 80, of Coffeyville died Tuesday morning, Nov. 17, 2009 at Windsor Place Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at Penwell-Gabel’s Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. Interment will be 12:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 24, 2009 at Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas, under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory.
Friends who wish may donate to Harry Hynes Hospice in care of the funeral home. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Clara Schieferecke

LEOVILLE, Kan. – Clara Schieferecke, age 101, of Hoxie, Kan., died Nov. 7, 2009, at Hoxie.

Her funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Leoville at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with interment at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Leoville.

Area survivors include a son, Paul Schieferecke and wife Myrna of Independence.

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Debra “Debbie” Diane Marceleno

INDEPENDENCE – Debra “Debbie” Diane Marceleno, 46, of Independence, died Saturday, Nov, 7 2009, at her home in Independence.

Her funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the First Baptist Church with burial at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence.

The family suggests memorials to the Gabriel Marceleno College Fund set up at First Federal Savings & Loan and contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Independence.

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Mozelle P. Vencil

ROGERS, Ark. — Mozelle P. Vencil, age 91, of Rogers, Ark., and former Independence resident, died Thursday morning, Nov. 12, 2009, in Rogers.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the Mt. Hope Cemetery with the Rev. Terry Hatfield, pastor of the First Christian Church of Independence, officiating.

Burial will be under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence. Friends may call and the family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday.

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James Richard Watson

NIOTAZE — James Richard Watson, age 71, of rural Niotaze died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Independence.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the El Cado Cemetery in rural Niotaze with Mike Morris of the First Assembly of God Church in Caney officiating.

The family has requested no visitation and the casket will be closed.

In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to the First Assembly of God Church Building Fund in Caney and can be left in care of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.

To view the entire obituary online or to leave a message for the family, visit www.dwbfh.com.

David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.

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Billy Dean Johnson

INDEPENDENCE — Billy Dean Johnson, age 61, of Independence died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa, Okla.

Services are pending under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel in Independence.

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Jacqueline Irene Prater

CHERRYVALE — Jacqueline Irene Prater, age 78, of Cherryvale died Oct. 28, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Independence.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 2, at Potts Chapel of Cherryvale with burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Cherryvale EMS Department and may be left at Potts Chapel.

Potts Chapel of Cherryvale handled funeral and burial arrangements.

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Warren D. Fast

COFFEYVILLE — Warren D. Fast, age 90, of Coffeyville died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services for Warren D. Fast will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at the First Assembly of God Church in Coffeyville followed by interment in Robbins Cemetery in Coffeyville. Fast will lie in state at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Thomas W. McPheeters

INDEPENDENCE — Thomas Wayne McPheeters, age 57, of Independence died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at his home in Independence.

Memorial services were held Monday, Nov. 2, at the Independence Church of the Nazarene with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence.

The family has suggested memorials to the Mid-Continent Band or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Contributions may be left at Potts Chapel of Independence.

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Laura Ann Beckett

INDEPENDENCE — Laura A. Beckett, age 93, of Independence died Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 28, 2009, at Regal Estates in Independence.

Graveside funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 30, at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence with services under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

The family has suggested memorials to the AWANA program at the First Baptist Church of Independence. Remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Rev. William “Bill” Edward Davis

INDEPENDENCE – Rev. William “Bill” Edward Davis, 70, of Independence, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Independence.

His memorial service was held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Potts Chapel in Independence.

His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre, Mo., with burial in the Hall Cemetery there.

He was the pastor of the Independence Church of God for the last 16 years in Independence.

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Jewel E. Holland

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Jewel E. Holland, age 90, of Bartlesville, Okla., died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at the Potts Chapel in Caney, Kan., with the Rev. Bill Wright officiating. Burial followed in the Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney, under the direction of the Potts Chapel in Caney.

The family has suggested memorials to the American Diabetes Association or the Oklahoma Retired Education Association and contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel in Caney.

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William “Bill” Sprague
LOUISBURG, Kan. — Sedan native William “Bill” Sprague, age 68, of Louisburg, Kan., died Tuesday Oct. 20, 2009 at Kansas City Hospice House from lung cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Louisburg United Methodist Church with the visitation being held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Overland Park, Kan.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Louisburg United Methodist Church Bell Tower project, K.C. Hospice House or American Cancer Society.

To leave the family a special message you may visit our website at www.PenwellGabelLouisburg.com.

Penwell-Gabel Louisburg Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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James WIlbur Wolf
INDEPENDENCE — James Wilbur Wolf, age 56, of Independence died Thursday, Oct. 15, 20009 at his home in Independence.

Graveside services were held Monday, Oct. 19, at the Harrisonville Cemetery under the direction of Potts Chapel of Independence.

The family has suggested memorials to AWOL, and contributions may be left at Potts Chapel of Inhdependence.

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Jacquelyn Layton

INDEPENDENCE — Jacquelyn Layton, age 83, of Independence died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at the Church of the Epiphany, Episcopal with the Rev. Gerald Eytcheson officiating. Burial was held at the Mount Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Church of the Epiphany, Episcopal or A.W. O.L and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Lisa Ann Greenlee

COFFEYVILLE — Lisa Ann Greenlee, age 47, of Coffeyville died Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 14, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center after a battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at Grace Fellowship in Coffeyville. Burial was in Robbins Cemetery, west of Coffeyville, under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

Donations to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice are appreciated and may be left in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Glenn Clyde Stice

CHERRYVALE – Glenn Clyde Stice, 81, of Cherryvale, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2009, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and the family is planning a private interment at a later date.

Potts Chapel of Independence is in charge of arrangements.

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Phyllis Elaine Allison

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Phyllis Elaine Allison, 85, of Springfield, Ore., formerly of Tyro, Kan., died Oct. 18, 2009, at Springfield. Cremation has taken place.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday (tonight), Oct. 22, at the Tyro Christian Church with David Bycroft, officiating.

The family requests memorials to the Tyro Community Christian School Scholarship Fund and these may be mailed to the Tyro Christian Church, P.O. Box 307, Tyro, KS 67364, or left at the church office.

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Steven Leon Meer

CANEY – Steven Leon Meer, 49, a resident of Caney, Kan., died on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009.

Funeral service arrangements for Mr. Meer are incomplete and have been entrusted to The Arnold Moore Funeral Service.

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Virginia Elaine Elliott

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Cherryvale native Virginia Elaine Elliott, age 66, of Surprise, Ariz., died Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, at her home in Surprise, Ariz.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 17, at the First Baptist Church in Cherryvale with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale. Potts Chapel of Cherryvale handled the funeral and burial arrangements.

Elliott attended school in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1961.

The family has requested local memorials to the Cherryvale Alumni and Community Educational Foundation. Contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Independence.

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Goldie Johnson

TULSA — Former Coffeyville and Caney resident Goldie Johnson, age 99, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at her home in Tulsa, Okla.

Funeral services and burial were held Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Pawhuska, Okla.

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Sharon Marie Bennett

INDEPENDENCE – Sharon Marie Bennett, age 48, of Independence and formerly of Cherryvale, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, at the Mercy Hospital in Independence.

Her funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12, at the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale. Burial followed in the Fredonia Cemetery under the direction of the Potts Chapel.

Visitation was held at Potts Chapel from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11.

The family has suggested memorials to the First Southern Baptist Church in Cherryvale, and contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

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Margaret Ross

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Margaret Ross, age 85, died Monday morning, Oct. 12, 2009, in Bartlesville, Okla.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in the Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville, with Pastor Ralph Stafford of the Silverlake Baptist Church officiating. Graveside services will be directed by the Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory in Bartlesville, Okla.

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Porter Clayton Van Winkle

COFFEYVILLE — Porter Clayton Van Winkle, age 45, of Coffeyville died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Coffeyville under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville.

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Jack Richard Graves

COFFEYVILLE — Jack Richard Graves, age 78, of Coffeyville died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at his home.
A funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 10, at the First Assembly of God Church in Coffeyville. Burial was held in Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

Memorials are designated for the First Assembly of God Building Fund. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Wanda M. Beard

DALLAS, Texas — Wanda M. Beard, 76, of Dallas, Texas, died October 6, 2009 at her home.

Graveside funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Fawn Creek Cemetery near Tyro under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

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Col. Fredrick A. Beebe

DESTIN, Fla. — U.S. Air Force Col. Fredrick A. Beebe, age 81, died on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Destin, Fla. Beebe was a Cherryvale native.

Funeral services were held at their home on Saturday, Sept. 26. The family asks that donations be made in his name to Col. Beebe’s preferred charity: Heifer International at www.heifer.org/myregistry/fabeebe or (800) 422-0474.

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Homer Parker

OZARK, Mo. — Homer Parker, age 85, of Ozark, Mo., and former longtime Independence resident died Monday morning, Oct. 5, 2009, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo.

Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at the First United Methodist Church in Independence. Private interment with military graveside rites by a detachment from the United States Navy were held at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Interment will be under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Missions Program First United Methodist Church. Remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Linda Ellen Morris

COFFEYVILLE — Linda Ellen Morris, age 59, of Coffeyville died Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at Regal Estate in Independence.

Graveside services for Linda Ellen Morris were held today (Thursday) at Jefferson Cemetery near Independence under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Avanelle Gaylor

ELLINWOOD, Kan. — Former Caney resident Avanelle Gaylor, 94, of Ellinwood, Kan., died Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at the Ellinwood District Hospital in Ellinwood.

Mrs. Gaylor and her husband, Lee, resided in Caney in the 1950s when Lee was a teacher and coach at Caney High School. Mr. Gaylor died in 1991.

Private services were held Wednedsay, Oct. 7, at the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood, Kan. Kimple Funeral Home of Ellinwood, Kan., handled burial arrangements.

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Sarah Dawn Engbroten

CHERRYVALE – Sarah Dawn Engbroten, age 27 of Cherryvale died Sept. 8, 2009, at her home in Cherryvale.

Her funeral service was held at 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15, 2009, at the Potts Chapel in Independence, Kan. Burial followed at the Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale.

The family has suggested memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society and they may be left at the Potts Chapel Funeral Home of Independence.

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Richard L. Aggas

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Richard Leroy Aggas, 75, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in Bartlesville, Okla.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Bartlesville, with Father Lee Stephens officiating. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney, under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Directors of Bartlesville.

The family suggests memorials be made to MD Anderson Research Hospital in Houston, Texas, or the American Cancer Society.

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Betty Joe “Joy” Harkins

COFFEYVILLE — Betty Joe “Joy” Harkins, age 81, of Coffeyville died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 at CRMC.
Graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18, at Penwell-Gabel’s Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Coffeyville.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society, and these may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Eunice D. Settles

INDEPENDENCE — Eunice D. Settles, age 89, of Independence died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., today (Thursday) at the Grace-Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marilyn Gregory, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Kansas State University Center for Basic Cancer Research or the Grace-Memorial United Methodist Church. Remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Johnny Leon Solomon
COFFEYVILLE — Johnny Leon Solomon, age 59, of Coffeyville died Wednesday night, Sept. 9, 2009 at Henryetta Medical Center in Henryetta, Okla.

Graveside funeral services were held 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, Okla. Service and interment were under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Coffeyville.

Online condolence may be left at www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

Dorothy Irene Ford

INDEPENDENCE — Dorothy Irene Ford, age 92, of Independence died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at Windsor Place in Independence.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Potts Chapel of Independence with the Rev. Glen Van Dyne officiating. Inurnment followed at the Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas, at a later date.

Potts Chapel of Independence was responsible for arrangements.

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Fern Claudine Warburton

COFFEYVILLE — Former Coffeyville resident Fern Claudine Warburton, age 93, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 18, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville.

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Carl Edward Bridges, Sr.

COFFEYVILLE — Carl Edward Bridges, Sr., age 46, of Coffeyville died early Tuesday morning, Sept. 8, 2009 at his home.

A memorial service was held Friday, Sept. 11, at Lewark Church of God. Private family inurnment will take place in Penwell-Gabel’s Restlawn Cemetery. The family requests donations may be made to the Carl Bridges, Sr. Fund in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home.

Friends may send an online condolence at www.penwellgabel.com.

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George F. Myers

COFFEYVILLE — George F. Myers, age 89, of Coffeyville died Friday afternoon, Sept. 11, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. Interment was in Fawn Creek Cemetery, north of Tyro, under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent at www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com

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John David Reust

INDEPENDENCE — John David Reust, age 44, of Independence died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel with the Rev. Terry Hatfield, pastor of the First Christian Church of Independence, officiating.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers a donation be sent to the Computer Project of the First Christian Church, 319 W Laurel, Independence Kansas 67301 in the name of John Reust.

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Harold Robert Pruette

COFFEYVILLE — Harold Robert Pruette, age 98, of Coffeyville died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services for Harold R. Pruette were held on Friday, Sept. 4, at the First Baptist Church in Edna. Interment followed at North Edna Cemetery.

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

On-line condolences may be left at www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Linda Lee Buschmann

DEMORSET, Ga. — Linda Lee Buschmann, age 66, of Demorest, Ga., and formerly of Cherryvale died on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, in a two-vehicle car wreck.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 8, from Line Baptist Church in Alto, Ga. The rev. Jerry Buschmann, Sr. and the Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Leatherwood Baptist Church in memory of Linda to be used for Children’s Ministry, P.O. Box 785 Baldwin, GA. 30511

Those wishing to express online condolences the Buschmann Family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel of Baldwin, Georgia (706) 778-7123.

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Robert Donald Crain

CHERRYVALE – Robert Donald Crain, age 64, of Cherryvale, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at the Mercy Hospital in Independence, Kan.

His graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at the Robbins Cemetery west of Coffeyville, Kan., with the Rev. David Cavaness officiating under the direction of the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

Visitation hours will be held from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

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Vera Doris Rogers

CANEY — Vera Doris Rogers, age 77, of Caney died Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 at her residence in Caney.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Tyro Christian Church in Tyro with Pastor David Bycroft officiating. Interment will follow at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney.

The family has suggested memorials to the Tyro Christian Building Fund, and these remembrances may be left in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 N. Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337-1207.

To leave a message for the family, visit www.dwbfh.com.

David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

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Harold Robert Pruette

COFFEYVILLE — Harold Robert Pruette, age 98, Coffeyville died early Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 4, at Edna First Baptist Church, in Edna. Interment will follow in the North Edna Cemetery, under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, Coffeyville.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m., Thursday.

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Josephine Confer McGuire

INDEPENDENCE — Josephine Ruth McGuire, age 85, of Independence died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009,

Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 31, at Mt. Hope Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and may be left at the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelIndependence.com.

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Harry H. Meyers
CANEY – Harry H. Meyers, age 96, of Caney died at his home on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009. Private services will be held at a later date.

Potts Chapel of Caney is in charge of arrangements.

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Delbert O. Banning

INDEPENDENCE — Delbert “Babe” Orville Banning, age 80, of Independence died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at his home.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at Mt. Hope Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelIndependence.com.

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Maxine Lancaster -

R. Maxine Lancaster, 81, of Coffeyville, Kansas died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at Medicalodge in Coffeyville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral home in Coffeyville. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopah. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com

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Dava Jo Brown

INDEPENDENCE — Funeral services are pending for Dava Jo Brown, 45, of Independence, who died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 at Jane Phillips Medical Center, Bartlesville, Okla.

Full service arrangements will be announced later by Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, Coffeyville.

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Marvin Lee Clampitt
HAVILAND, Kan. — Former Cherryvale resident Marvin Lee Clampitt, age 78, died Friday, July 24, 2009 at South Wind Hospice Home in Pratt, Kan.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Aug. 22, at Morehead Cemetery, Morehead, Kan.. with the Reverend Susan Brown presiding. Military honors were conducted by the United States Marine Corps.

Memorials may be made to South Wind Hospice in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd., Pratt, KS 67124. Friends may leave condolences for the family at www.larrisonmortuary.com.

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Louie Ralph Hill Jr.

CANEY — Louie Ralph Hill Jr., age 68, of Caney died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009 at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.

Graveside services were held, Monday, Aug. 24 at the Sunnyside Cemetery under the direction of the Potts Chapel in Caney.

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John “Andy” Schelin

INDEPENDENCE — Andy Schelin, 57, of Independence died Sunday morning, Aug. 23, 2009, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Funeral services werfe held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack Gregory officiating. Graveside services and interment were held at the Spring River Cemetery near Verona, Mo. Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence is in charge of arrangements.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Spring River Cemetery. Remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Maxine Boner

CHERRYVALE — Maxine Boner, 89, of Big Spring, Texas, and formerly of Cherryvale, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Midland, Texas.

Graveside funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at the Mt. Hope Cemetery with the Rev. Chuck Manyo, pastor of the Cherryvale First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Cherryvale First Baptist Church and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Raymond L. Tarry
INDEPENDENCE — Raymond L. Tarry, 85, of Independence died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at Windsor Place in Independence.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 22, and the First United Methodist Church with the Reverends Jack and Marilyn Gregory, pastors, officiating. Private interment was at the Mt. Hope Cemetery.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the First United Methodist Church of Independence and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.
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Gloria A. Black

INDEPENDENCE — Gloria A. Black, 71, of Independence died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, evening at her home.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug 22, 2009, at the Lone Chief Cabin at Riverside Park in Independence, “ Cremation was under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence, Kansas.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to Hospice of Kansas and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Barnett “Barney” A. Jump

CANEY — Barnett “Barney” A. Jump, age 89, of Caney died Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. He was receiving care from Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., today (Thursday) at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caney with Father Sixtus Ye Myint officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunnyside Cemetery under the
direction of the Potts Chapel.
Reciting of the Rosary was held Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at the Potts Chapel in Caney.

The family suggested memorials to the Caney American Legion and contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel in Caney.

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William Ward Michael

HAVANA – William Ward Michael, 85, of Havana, passed away Aug. 12, 2009, at Jane Phillips Medical Center, Bartlesville, Okla.

His graveside service was held Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at 11 a.m., at the Havana Cemetery, Havana, Kan.

Memorials may be given to the Salvation Army and may be left at the Potts Chapel Funeral Home, Caney.

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W. R. “Mickey” Heimberger, Sr.

INDEPENDENCE — W. R. “Mickey” Heimberger, Sr., 89, of Independence died Wednesday morning, Aug. 12, 2009, at Mercy Hospital.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel with the Rev. Mike Graham, chaplain of Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice officiating. Military rites will be conducted by a detail from Ft. Riley, Kan.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Ernest Edwin McCool

COFFEYVILLE — Ernest Edwin McCool, age 89, of Coffeyville died Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 at Windsor Place Nursing Center in Coffeyville.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 21, at the Veterans Patio in Fairview Cemetery, Coffeyville. Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

To leave a special message online, visit at www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Marvin Lee Clampitt

HAVILAND, Kan. — Former Cherryvale resident Marvin Lee Clampitt, age 78, died Friday, July 24, 2009, at South Wind Hospice Home in Pratt, Kan.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. at Morehead Cemetery in Morehead, Kan., with the Rev. Samantha Brown presiding. Military honors to be conducted by the United States Marine Corps. Memorials may be made to South Wind Hospice in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd., Pratt, KS 67124.

Friends may leave condolences for the family at www.larrisonmortuary.com.

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Martha L. Payden

COFFEYVILLE — Martha L. Payden, age 86, died Sunday morning, Aug. 16, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Independence.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville with Dr. Wayne Norton officiating. Family and friends may sign the register from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a family receiving friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 21. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Helen M. Deems

INDEPENDENCE — Helen M. Deems (Roberts), age 76, of Independence, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 18, 2009, at the Cherryvale Care Center.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, with Pastor Terry Hatfield of the Independence First Christian Church officiating. Burial will be under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home of Independence. Friends may call at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel until 8 p.m. today (Thursday). The family will receive friends at the chapel from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday).

The familyhas suggested memorial remembrances to the Alzheimer’s Foundation and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Ivan R. Miller

INDEPENDENCE — Hewins and Elk City native Ivan R. Miller, 89, of Independence died Saturday evening, Aug. 8, 2009, at Regal Estates in Independence.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2009, at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Interment was at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Military graveside rites were performed by a detail from Fort Riley, Kan.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Crossroads Community Church and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Emma Irene Ripley

COFFEYVILLE — Emma Irene Ripley, 91, of rural Independence, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009 at Windsor Place Nursing Home in Coffeyville.

Funeral services for Emma Irene Ripley were held Aug. 12, 2009, at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville. Interment was held at Fawn Creek Cemetery north of Tyro.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.

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Joan M. Wood

INDEPENDENCE — Joan M. Wood, 81, of Independence died Thursday morning, Aug. 6, 2009. at Mercy Hospital.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, at the Gault Chapel of the First United Methodist Church. Interment were at the Mt. Hope Cemetery.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the First United Methodist Church of Independence. Remembrances will be received at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

To leave a special message for the family, visit www.PenwellGabelIndependence.com.

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W. R. “Mickey” Heimberger, Sr.

INDEPENDENCE — W. R. “Mickey” Heimberger, Sr., 89, of Independence died Wednesday morning, Aug. 12, 2009, at Mercy Hospital.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel with the Reverend Mike Graham, chaplain of Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by a detail from Ft. Riley, Kansas.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Marvin Lee Clampitt

HAVILAND, Kan. — Former Cherryvale resident Marvin Lee Clampitt, age 78, died Friday, July 24, 2009 at South Wind Hospice Home in Pratt, Kan.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. at Morehead Cemetery in Morehead, Kan., with the Rev. Samantha Brown presiding. Military honors to be conducted by the United States Marine Corps. Memorials may be made to South Wind Hospice in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd., Pratt, KS 67124.

Friends may leave condolences for the family at www.larrisonmortuary.com.

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Clara C. Cook

COPAN — Copan resident Clara C. Cook, age 86, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, in the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville.

A funeral service was held Monday, Aug. 10, in the Copan United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Wright and Rev. Jay Friedman officiating the service. Interment was in the Sunnyside Cemetery at Caney under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory.

A memorial has been established and those who wish to make a contribution in memory of Mrs. Cook may do so to Copan United Methodist Church P.O. Box 70, Copan, OK 74022.

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Gordon Eugene Gross

EUREKA — Gordon Eugene Gross, age 63, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 at Eureka, Kan. He was a Cherryvale native.

Cremation has taken place and no service is planned at this time.

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Betty Bass

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Betty Bass, 80, of Phoenix, Ariz., former Caney resident, died July 26, 2009, there.

Her memorial service was held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, at the North Phoenix Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Dale, of Phoenix; two sons and three daughters and their families, one sister and one brother and many nieces and nephews.

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C.L. Knisley

SOUTH COFFEYVILLE, Okla. — C.L. Knisley, 54, of South Coffeyville, Okla., died Monday night, Aug. 3, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held, 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7, at Emmanuel Chapel Pentecostal Church in South Coffeyville with Rev. Jimmy Harrington officiating. Services are under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

Donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Family and friends may send an online condolence at www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Doris Darlene Stroud

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Doris Darlene Stroud, age 82, died July 20, 2009 in Broken Arrow, Okla.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009 at the Veterans’ Patio of Coffeyville’s Fairview Cemetery, under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

Family and friends may send an online condolence at www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Mayme Pauline McBean York

COFFEYVILLE — Mayme Pauline McBean York, 101, of Coffeyville died July 29, 2009 at her home.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville.

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.PenwellGabel.com.

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Sharon K. Mitchell

INDEPENDENCE — Sharon K. Mitchell, 64, of Independence died Thursday evening, July 30, 2009, at her home.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Tracy Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Burial will be under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home of Independence.

To leave a special message for the family, visit www.PenwellGabelIndependence.com.

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David D. Burnett

INDEPENDENCE — David D. Burnett, 41, of Independence died at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 at the Grace-Memorial United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Willie Jones officiating and Jerry Burns assisting. Interment will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery with military graveside rites performed by a detachment from the United States Navy.

Friends may call at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel, 306 West Main, Independence, from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the David Burnett Children’s College Fund, Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Grace-Memorial United Methodist Church of Independence.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

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Mayme Pauline McBean York

COFFEYVILLE — Mayme Pauline McBean York, 101, of Coffeyville died July 29, 2009 at her home.

Funeral services for Mayme Pauline York will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville. Mayme will lie in state at the funeral home on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville.

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.PenwellGabel.com.

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Thomas “Tom” Otho Wells

INDEPENDENCE – Thomas “Tom” Otho Wells, age 36, of Independence, died Sunday, July 26, 2009, in a boating accident near Independence.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 30, 2009, at the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale with the Rev. Dick Drumeller officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale.

The family has suggested memorials to the AWOL (Animals With Our Love) in Independence, and contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

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Maxine Lavon Conner

CHERRYVALE – Maxine Lavon Conner, 86, of Cherryvale, died July 19, 2009, at Mercy Hospital, Independence.

Her funeral service was held Thursday, July 23, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church of Cherryvale.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Cherryvale Alumni Scholarship Fund.

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Alma Pearl White

INDEPENDENCE – Alma Pearl White, 80, of Independence, died Sunday, July 19, 2009, at the Regal Estates in Independence.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at the Potts Chapel in Independence with burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence.

Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church or Hospice of Kansas and these remembrances may be left at Potts Chapel in Independence.

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Elvina Pearl Houser

CHERRYVALE – Elvina Pearl House, 80, of Cherryvale, formerly of Elk City, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab.

Her graveside service was held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 20, at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel, Independence.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases Association or Hospice Care of Kansas and these may be left at the funeral home.

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Josephine C. Williams

INDEPENDENCE – Josephine C. Williams, 89, of Independence, died Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Regal Estates.

Her graveside service was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Burn Unit of the Shriners’ Hospital for Children or the United Methodist Church and these may be left at the funeral home.

Betty Jean Shields

INDEPENDENCE – Betty Jean Shields, 60, of Independence, died Sunday, July 5, 2009, at a Wichita hospital.

Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 31, at the St. James Methodist Church, 502 S. Cedar, Coffeyville.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life or the American Diabetes Association and these remembrances can be left at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, Coffeyville, who is in charge of arrangements.

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Elizabeth Bryan

WICHITA – Elizabeth A. Bryan, age 87, of Caney, Kan., died Monday, June 15, 2009, at the Catholic Care Center, Wichita, Kan.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 19, at the Potts Chapel in Caney. Burial will follow in the Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney, under the direction of the Potts Chapel in Caney.

Visitation hours will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 18, and from 9 a.m. to noon with the family receiving friends from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 19, at Potts Chapel.

The family has suggested memorials to the Caney United Methodist Church and contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel in Caney.

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Jerry D. Beavers

MESA, Ariz. – Jerry D. Beavers, age 81, of Mesa, Ariz., died Saturday, June 13, 2009, at his home in Mesa.

Cremation has taken place. His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 20, at the Church of Christ, Caney, with the Reverends Tom Barton and Bill Conkling officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney, under the direction of the Potts Chapel in Caney.

Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, June 19, at Potts Chapel in Caney.

The family has suggested memorials to the Hope Harbor and contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Caney.

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Deanna Dee Lane

LIBERTY – Deanna Dee Lane, 70, of Liberty, Kan., passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Mercy Hospital, Independence, Kan.

Her funeral service was held Wednesday, June 17, at 2 p.m. at the New Life Praise and Worship Church of Cherryvale. Visitation was held at the Potts Chapel of Cherryvale on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. with the family present 6 to 7 p.m. Burial was in Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney, Kan.

Memorial contributions may be given to a Scholarship fund in care of either Cherryvale Alumni or Caney Alumni Associations.

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M. Jean Reish

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – Cherryvale native M. Jean Reish, 68, of Broken Arrow, Okla., died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, in a Tulsa hospital.

Her funeral service was held Friday, June 12, at the New Bethel Assembly of God Church in Broken Arrow with burial at Floral Haven Cemetery.

The family suggests contributions be made to New Bethel Assembly of God Church, 24918 E. 111th St., Broken Arrow, OK 74013.

All services have been entrusted to Christian-Gavlik Funeral Home, Broken Arrow, Okla.

Clifford E. Steddum

ELK CITY — Clifford E. Steddum, 71, of Elk City died Wednesday afternoon, May 27, 2009, at his home.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence. A memorial service was held Monday, June 15, 2009, at the First Christian Church of Elk City.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and remembrances will be received at the funeral home or church.

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Ron Edens

CANEY — Ron Edens, 55, of rural Caney died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Edens was an employee with the City of Caney.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 19, at the Tyro Christian Church with burial being held at the Fawn Creek Cemetery northeast of Tyro.

Visitation will be held today (Thursday) with family receiving friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Tyro Christian Church.

Memorials are suggested to the Tyro Christian Church Building Fund.
A full obituary will appear in next week’s Montgomery County Chronicle.

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Amy Jo Blagg

CANEY – Amy Jo Blagg, 44, Caney, died Saturday night, May 9, 2009, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, Coffeyville, as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident.

Funeral services for Amy and Kyler Blagg will be held 10 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2009, at Coffeyville’s First Southern Baptist Church with Rev. Rich Jenkins officiating. Interment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

Visitation for Amy and Kyler will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at First Southern Baptist Church, 2701 W. 8th in Coffeyville. The family will receive friends at the church from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Donations can be made in memory of Amy and Kyler to the First Southern Baptist Church of Coffeyville or the Caney First Baptist Church. All donations may be sent to Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 2405 Woodland Ave., Coffeyville, KS 67337. Those who wish, may leave an online condolence at www.penwellgabel.com.

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Kyler Ray Blagg

CANEY – Kyler Ray Blagg, 15, Caney, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Okla., as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Kyler’s mother, Amy Blagg, passed away Saturday night in Coffeyville as a result of the same accident.

Funeral services for Amy and Kyler Blagg will be held 10 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2009, at Coffeyville’s First Southern Baptist Church with Rev. Rich Jenkins officiating. Interment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

Visitation for Amy and Kyler will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at First Southern Baptist Church, 2701 W. 8th in Coffeyville. The family will receive friends at the church from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Donations can be made in memory of Amy and Kyler to the First Southern Baptist Church of Coffeyville or the Caney First Baptist Church. All donations may be sent to Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 2405 Woodland Ave., Coffeyville, KS 67337. Those who wish, may leave an online condolence at www.penwellgabel.com.

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Bob Hill

PAMPA, Texas – Former Caney resident Bob Hill, 73, Pampa, Texas, died April 22, 2009, in Pampa.

A vigil was held on Thursday, April 23, at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel. A funeral mass was held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 23, at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church with Rev. Francisco Perez, pastor, officiating.

Burial was at the Fairview Cemetery, Pampa.

Memorials are suggested to masses or the donor’s favorite charity.

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Earl Lawrence Metcalf

CANEY – Earl Lawrence Metcalf, 83, Caney, died Friday, May 8, 2009, at the Heritage Villa Nursing Center, Bartlesville, Okla.

His funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at the Potts Chapel, Caney, with burial at Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney.

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Mary Gato

COFFEYVILLE — Mary Gato, 97, of Coffeyville died Monday, May 11, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Services are pending under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville.

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Joan Colgin Stewart

COFFEYVILLE — Joan Colgin Stewart, 65, of rural Coffeyville died Thursday, May 7, 2009 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla.

A funeral service was held today (Thursday) at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. A committal service will be held at 2:30 p.m. today (Thursday) in the Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Kan., under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home.

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Wilma Jean Brinkman

COFFEYVILLE — Wilma Jean Brinkman, 78, died Monday, May 11, 2009, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.

A Funeral Mass for Wilma Jean Brinkman will be celebrated on Friday, May 15, at 2 p.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church in Coffeyville. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Coffeyville.

A Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday) at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to: 1033 Ambulance Team, 321 East Cherokee, Nowata, Oklahoma 74048. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.PenwellGabel.com.

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Robert Gale “Bob” Walker

CANEY — Robert Gale “Bob” Walker, 89, of Caney died Wednesday morning April 15, 2009 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.

Services were held Friday, April 17, at the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Caney with Pastor Tim Black officiating. Burial was at Wann Cemetery in Wann, Okla..

The family suggests memorials to the Orthodox Presbyterian Church or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

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Mildred “Mille” Fay Kaslowski

CANEY – Mildred “Millie” Fay (Estes) (Smasal) Kaslowski, 95, formerly of Copan, Okla., died Friday, April 17, 2009, at the Caney Nursing Center.

Her Celebration of Life funeral mass was held Tuesday, April 21, at 2 p.m. at the St. John Catholic Church, Bartlesville, Okla. The Arnold Moore Funeral Service of Bartlesville was in charge of arrangements.

Ronald E. “Ron” Maples

COFFEYVILLE – Ronald E. “Ron” Maples, 66, Coffeyville, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at St. John Medical Center, Tulsa, Okla.

His graveside service was held at 1 p.m., Monday, April 20, at the Fairview Cemetery, Coffeyville.
Memorials are suggested to the Make A Wish Foundation and these may be left at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 N. Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

Marion E. Felkins

INDEPENDENCE – Marion E. Felkins, 89, Independence, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at his home.

His funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, at the Grace-Memorial United Methodist Church with interment at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence.

Memorials are suggested to the Grace-Memorial United Methodist Church and remembrances can be received at Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel, Independence.

Lula B. Beurskens

COFFEYVILLE – Lula B. Beurskens, 86, Coffeyville, and former Independence area resident, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 20, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church with interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence.

Memorials are suggested to St. Andrew Catholic Church and these may be left at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel, Independence.

Andrew James Eli

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Coffeyville resident Andrew James Eli, 23, of Kansas City, Mo., died in a homicide on Saturday, April 18, 2009.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, April 22, in Edwardsville, Kan. A memorial service will also be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 24, at Cedar Bluff Camp north of Coffeyville.

The family suggests memorial contributions to be sent to The Crime Victims Compensation Fund. 301 W. High St. #870, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

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Virginia A. Bartz

COFFEYVILLE — Virginia A. Bartz, 64, of Coffeyville died Sunday, April 19, 2009 at her home in Coffeyville.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 24, at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Ben Nguyen officiating. An inurnment will take place at Tannehill Cemetery outside of Arkansas City, Kan., at approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday.

Donations to Holy Name Catholic Church in memory of Virginia may be left at Penwell -Gabel Funeral Home. Friends and family may leave online condolences at www.PenwellGabel.com.

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Sandra J. Lowrance

COFFEYVILLE — Sandra J. Lowrance, 65, of Coffeyville died Saturday, April 11, 2009 at her home.

A dinner was held at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Coffeyville on Wednesday, April 15.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Kansas Teachers Community Credit Union c/o Jack Lowrance, and these may also be left with the funeral home. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.

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Elizabeth Joanne Smith

ELK CITY — Elizabeth Joanne Smith, 81, of Elk City and formerly of Caney, died Tuedsay, April 14, 2009, at Windsor Place in Independence.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel of Independence.

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Ray Kindy

COURTSIDE, Ariz. — Former Cherryvale area resident Ray Kindy, 84, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in Courtside, Ariz.

Cremation has taken place.

Ray lived in the Cherryvale area for several years. His wife, Mary, preceded him in death and is buried in Harmony Cemetery east of Independence.

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Thelma Irene Kerr

PERU — Thelma Irene Kerr, 81, of Peru died Wednesday evening, April 8, 2009 at the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Sedan.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, 2009 at God’s Lighthouse of Prayer in Peru, Kan., with Pastor Vernon Howerton officiating. Interment followed at the Peru Cemetery in Peru.

The family has suggested memorial contributions to the Peru Cemetery and these remembrances may be left in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas Street, Sedan, KS 67361.

To view the entire obituary online or to leave a message for the family, visit www.dwbfh.com.

David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan was in charge of arrangements.

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Marion E. Felkins

INDEPENDENCE — Marion E. Felkins, 89, of Independence died Thursday morning, April 9, 2009, at his home.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at the Grace-Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial was at the Mount Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

The family suggests memorial remembrances to the Grace-Memorial United Methodist Church and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Phillip Matthew Riggle

INDEPENDENCE — Phillip Matthew Riggle, infant son of Matthew John Riggle and Rose Marie Moore, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Independence.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 10, at Potts Chapel in Independence with burial held in Mount Hope Cemetery.

The family has suggested memorials to the Phillip Matthew Riggle Memorial Fund. Contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel.

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Phyllis Jeanne Harder

INDEPENDENCE — Phyllis Jeanne Harder, 68, of Independence died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Regal Estates in Independence.

Graveside services were held Monday, April 13, at Mount Hope Cemetery under the direction of Potts Chapel in Independence.

The family has suggested memorials to the American Lung Association. Contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel.

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Vashti Culver

CANEY – Vashti June (Kelly) Culver, age 90, a beloved lifelong resident of Caney, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the Mercy Hospital in Independence, Kan.

Cremation has taken place. Her graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16, at the Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney, with the Rev. Sixtys Myint of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church officiating, under the direction of the Potts Chapel in Caney.

The family has suggested memorials to the Sacred Heart Altar Society or the Guest Home Estates, and these may be left at Potts Chapel in Caney.

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Gerald Stevens

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Gerald L. Stevens, 66, of Los Angeles, Calif., and formerly of Cherryvale, Kan., died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the Saint Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles.

His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 17, at the Cherryvale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Russell Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Potts Chapel.

Visitation hours will be held from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 16, with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

The family has suggested memorials to the American Diabetes Foundation and contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

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Philip “Flea” Tobias

CHERRYVALE — Philip “Flea” Tobias of Cherryvale died on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at St. John’s Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., from injuries sustained in a vehicle mishap earlier in the week.

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service was held at the Cherryvale Logan Park Community Building on Sunday, March 22 with Don Marchant of Howard officiating the service.

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Kenneth D. Owen

CANEY – Kenneth D. Owen, 79, of Caney died Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at his home east of Caney.

A memorial service for Mr. Owen was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 21, at the family home located at 1303 E. Third, Caney, with Dr. Jim Rawls officiating. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory, Bartlesville, Okla.

A memorial has been established to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 2404 W. 8th, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

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Pauline Dodds

INDEPENDENCE — Pauline Dodds, 85, of Independence died Monday, March 23, 2009, at Windsor Place in Independence.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 26, at the Mt. Hope Cemetery with the Rev. Phil Adams, pastor of the Church of the Brethren of Independence, officiating. Interment will be under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence. The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Church of the Brethren of Independence and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Russell Farris

INDEPENDENCE — Russell Farris, 42, of Independence was found dead Sunday, March 22, 2009, south of Independence.

Cremation has taken place.

The family invites everyone to join them in a Celebration of Life Memorial from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at the family home 900 W. Maple in Independence. Cremation was under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

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Laura Jessie Morrow

COFFEYVILLE — Laura Jessie Morrow, 90, died on Friday, March 20, 2009, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service was held Monday, March 23, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Coffeyville. Burial was followed at Penwell-Gabel’s Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church these may be left with the funeral home. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.

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James E. Williams

BROKEN BOW, Neb. — James E. Williams, 47, of Broken Bow. Neb.,, died March 11, 2009 as a result of an automobile accident.

Cremation has taken place. Family memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence. The family may be contacted at 310 S. 18th in Independence.

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Donnie Lee Hill

COFFEYVILLE — Donnie Lee Hill, Sr., 74, formerly of Coffeyville, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009 in Tahlequah, Okla.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 25, at Jefferson Cemetery north of Coffeyville.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association these may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.

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Helen Tomes

SOUTH COFFEYVILLE — Helen Tomes, 83, of South Coffeyville, Okla., died Sunday, March 22, 2009, in Dewey, Okla.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 27, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Coffeyville.

A private family inurnment will follow at a later date. Friends may call on Thursday, March 26, until 5 p.m. to sign the guest register at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Coffeyville, and these may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.

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Paul D. Boyer
INDEPENDENCE – Former Caney resident and businessman Paul Dean Boyer, 81, of Independence, died Sunday, March 22, 2009, at Windsor Place in Independence.

Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Independence USD 446 Educational Fund.

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Grady Lewis

PEORIA, Arizona – Grady Lewis, 92, of Peoria, Ariz., died Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at his home. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service for Mr. Lewis was held March 17 at Grace Bible Church in Sun City, Ariz.

Inurnment will be held at a later date in Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney. Memorials are being made to the Hospice of the Valley or Grace Bible Church, and these remembrances can be mailed to his wife, Maxine Lewis, at 8926 W. Topeka, Peoria, AZ 85382.

Lewis was a frequent visitor to Caney, where his wife, the former Maxine Steele, was raised.

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Betty J. Coffman

COFFEYVILLE — Betty J. Coffman, 84, of Coffeyville died Friday, March 13, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service was held Monday, March 16, at the Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. A private inurnment will follow at a later date.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society and these may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.

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Anna L. Passwater
INDEPENDENCE — Anna L. Passwater, 79, of Independence died Monday, March 16, 2009 at her home.

Cremation has taken place and graveside memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City with the Rev. Mike Alford, associate pastor of the First Baptist Church of Independence, officiating.

Services will be under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

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Col. Claude R. Kimbrel

COFFEYVILLE — Col. Claude R. Kimbrel, USAF retired, 91, died Friday, March 13, 2009, at his home in rural Coffeyville.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. Committal rites with full military honors were accorded Col. Kimbrel at Fort Scott National Cemetery.

Family and friends may send online condolences at www.penwellgabel.com.

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Randy D. Bradley

INDEPENDENCE — Randy D. Bradley, 54, of Independence, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 21, at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel with the Rev. Eldon Myers, pastor of the Bethel Church of God, officiating.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Francis Dale Vining

WEBB CITY, Mo. — Francis Dale Vining of Webb City, Mo.,, 72, died in his home on Tuesday, March 10, 2009.

Memorial Services were held at 2 p.m.. Saturday, March 14, at the First Presbyterian Church in Webb City. The family suggests memorials to the Head Start Project or the Joplin Humane Society.

Arrangements were under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home of Webb City.

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Walter William “Walt” Huffer Jr.

CANEY – Walter William “Walt” Huffer Jr., 84, of Caney, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at his home.

His memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, at the Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. Friends may sign the register book at the funeral home each day preceding the service until 5 p.m.

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Lois Schoonover

CANEY – Lois Schoonover, 58, of rural Caney, died Tuesday, March 10, at her home.

Friends and family are invited to a memorial dinner that will be held a 12 noon at 702 Keith Blvd., Coffeyville, on Saturday, March 14. The family requests you bring a covered dish.

Arrangements are being handled by Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns in Coffeyville.

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Hazel M. Scott
CABOT, Ark. – Hazel M. Scott, 88, formerly of Tyro, Kan., died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Cabot, ark.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 12, at the Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, Coffeyville, with burial to follow at Fawn Creek Cemetery, near Tyro.

Memorials are suggested to the Tyro Christian Church and these remembrances may be left at the funeral home.

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Lorene Shook

INDEPENDENCE — Lorene Shook, 96, former Independence resident, died Monday, March 9, 2009 at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Mo.

Cremation has taken place. Graveside memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, with the Rev. Terry Hatfield, pastor of the First Christian Church of Independence, officiating. Internment will be under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Webco Manor, 1687 W. Washington, Marshfield, MO 65706 or the First Christian Church, 319 W. Laurel, Independence, KS 67301. Remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Pauline Melba Isham

COFFEYVILLE — Pauline Melba Isham, 97, of Coffeyville died on Monday, March 9, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2009, in the First Presbyterian Church, Coffeyville, with the Pastor Diane Massey and Dr. Wayne Norton officiating. Interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, March 13 to sign the guest register. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorial remembrances to the First Presbyterian Church in Coffeyville, and will be received at the funeral home. Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.

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Connie M. Price

CANEY – Connie M. Price, age 85, of Caney, Kan., died Sunday, March 1, 2009, at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.

Her funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan DeWitt officiating. Burial was at Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney, under the direction of the Potts Chapel, Caney.

The family has suggested memorials to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or the American Lung Association and contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel in Caney.

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Rick Mason

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Rick Mason, 56, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Tyro, Kan., died Feb. 24, 2009.

His body has been donated to the St. Louis University Research Center.

Services will be held at a later date in St. Louis.

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Dorothy F. Phelps

CHERRYVALE — Dorothy F. Phelps, 87, of Kaufman, Texas, and formerly of Cherryvale died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at the Sunflower Park Nursing Home in Kaufman, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 6, 2009, at the Cherryvale Christian Church. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville.

The family has suggested memorials to the American Cancer Society. Contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

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Jolene Van Cleave

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Liberty resident Jolene Van Cleave, 82, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the Liberty Cemetery in Liberty under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Kansas City Hospice House these may be left with the funeral home. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, Kansas.

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Leland Whitson

INDEPENDENCE — Leland Whitson, 68, of Independence died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 2, 2009, at the Potts Chapel in Independence. Burial was held at Restlawn Cemetery in Coffeyville under the direction of Potts Chapel.

The family has suggested memorials to the Riverside Southern Baptist Church. Contributions may be left at the Potts Chapel in Independence.

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Toni Dority

BOONVILLE, Mo. – Former Caney, Kan., resident Toni (Mitchell) Dority, 60, Boonville, Mo., died Feb. 24, 2009, at the University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, Mo.

She was born on Sept. 10, 1948, in Bartlesville, Okla., the daughter of Harold and Sue (Swank) Mitchell. She grew up in Caney and was a graduate of Caney Valley High School.

Her funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, Mo.

The family suggests memorials to the Kidney Foundation in care of the funeral home.

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Patsy Lou Earls

CHERRYVALE — Patsy Lou Earls, 66, of Cherryvale died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at her home in Cherryvale.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

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Eva M. Kirk

INDEPENDENCE — Eva M. Kirk, 84, former Liberty resident, died Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2009, at Eagle Estates in Independence.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Bever, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Sedan officiating. Friends may call to register from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday.

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Larry S. Thomas

DEARING — Dearing resident Larry S. Thomas, 71, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Coffeyville Boys & Girls Club or The Salvation Army these may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.

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Jerry Gordon Dickson

INDEPENDENCE — Jerry Gordon Dickson, 72, of Independence died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at his home of cancer.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel and private family services will be held later.

Family and friends may leave online condolences at www.penwellgabel.com.

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Edith Marie (Maher) Idleman

CHERRYVALE — Cherryvale native Edith Marie (Maher) Idleman, 67, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at her home in Bella Vista.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 2, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 202 S. Liberty, in Cherryvale. Burial will be held at the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.

Online condolescences may be made at www.pottsfuneralhome.com.

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Alma LaVerne Dick

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Alma LaVerne Dick died Feb. 14. 2009, at Jane Phillips Medical Center, Bartlesville, Okla.

Her funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m., at the Potts Chapel in Caney, Kan. Burial was at Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney.

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James H. Lumley

CANEY – James H. Lumley, age 90, of Caney, Kan., died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, Kan.

His graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 at the Fairview Cemetery in Niotaze, Kan., under the direction of the Potts Chapel, Caney.

The family has suggested memorials to the VFW and contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Caney.

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Billy Joe Noftsger

ELK CITY — Billy Joe Noftsger 50, of Lathrop, Mo., and formerly of Elk City , died Saturday Feb. 14, 2009 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Elk City Nazarene Church with the Rev. Terry Marta, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.

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Davey L. Parker

CONYERS, Ga. — Cherryvale native Davey Lee Parker, 73, of Conyers, Ga., died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 10 in Denver, Colo., where he had lived since 1958.

Parker was a 1954 graduate of Cherryvale High School.

The Caldwell-Kirk Mortuary in Denver, Colo., handled the memorial arrangements.

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Barton “Corkey” Sleeper

CHICAGO, Ill — Cherryvale native and Cherryvale High School graduate Barton “Corkey” Sleeper, died Saturday, Feb. 10, in Chicago, Ill.

No other details were made available.

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Marie Arnwine

INDEPENDENCE — Marie Arnwine, 96, of Independence and former McCurtain, Okla., resident, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 at Bradford Place.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at the Freewill Baptist Church in McCurtain, Okla. under the direction of the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Stigler, Oklahoma. Local arrangements are under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

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Joan (Ryan) Wessel

SELDEN, Kan. — Caney native and Selden, Kan., resident Joan Ann (Ryan) Wessel, 70, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, in the Progressive Care Unit of Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb., from complications associated with Multiple Myeloma.

Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Selden, Kan, under the direction of Pauls Funeral Home in Selden, Kan. Burial was held in the Selden Cemetery.

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Ada Alice Rice

ELK CITY — Ada Alice Rice, 71, of rural Elk City died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at the Morris County Hospital in Council Grove, Kan.

Graveside services were held Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or AWOL and may be left at the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabel.com.

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Kathleen M. (Robinson) Wilson

PITTSBURG — Pittsburg resident Kathleen M. (Robinson) Wilson, 38, formerly of Cherryvale, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 at Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center in Pittsburg.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

E-mail condolences may be left at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home website at www.bathnaylor.com. The family suggests expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorials to her Children’s Educational Fund. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 522 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762.

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Vera M. Peace
COFFEYVILLE — Vera M. Peace, 107, of Coffeyville died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. Burial followed in Coffeyville’s Fairview Cemetery.
The family suggests that donations be made to the First United Methodist Church, Coffeyville and donations may be left at the funeral home.
Family and friends who wish to send an online condolence may do so at www.penwellgabel.com.

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James A Meloy
INDEPENDENCE — James A. Meloy, 72, a Caney native and Independence resident, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at his home.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Webb and Rodrick Chapel.
Services for James will be held at a later date.
To leave a special message for the family please visit www.penwellgabel.com.

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Timmothy S. Douglas, Jr.
CHERRYVALE — Timmothy S. Douglas, Jr., was stillborn on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. He was the infant son of Tim and Regina Douglas of Cherryvale.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale under the direction of Potts Chapel of Cherryvale.

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Clarence L. Webb

INDEPENDENCE — Clarence L. Webb, 91, longtime Independence funeral director, died Monday morning, Feb. 2, 2009, at Mercy Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverends Jack and Marilyn Gregory, pastors, officiating. Interment was held at Mt. Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.
The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the First United Methodist Church and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Aileen Aucremann

INDEPENDENCE – Aileen Aucremann, 87, of Independence, Kan., died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at the Regal Estates, Independence.
Her graveside service was held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, under the direction of the Potts Chapel, Independence.

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Dean Powell

COFFEYVILLE — Coffeyville resident Dean Powell, 79, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 at Windsor Place.
Services are pending under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville.

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Jessie Isabelle Darby

COFFEYVILLE — Jessie Isabelle Darby, 97, of Coffeyville and formerly of Independence, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at Windsor Place in Coffeyville

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Grace Memorial United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence under the direction of Potts Chapel.

Visitation hours will be held from noon to 8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9 with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Potts Chapel in independence.

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John Medsker

CHERRYVALE — John E. Medsker, 86, of Cheryvale died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cherryvale.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9, at the Potts Chapel in Independence with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence.

Visitation hours will be held from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, with the family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Potts Chapel in Independence.

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James A Meloy

INDEPENDENCE — James A. Meloy, 72, a Caney native and Independence resident, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at his home.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Webb and Rodrick Chapel.

Services for James will be held at a later date.

To leave a special message for the family please visit www.penwellgabel.com.

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Timmothy S. Douglas, Jr.
CHERRYVALE — Timmothy S. Douglas, Jr., was stillborn on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. He was the infant son of Tim and Regina Douglas of Cherryvale.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale under the direction of Potts Chapel of Cherryvale. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale. Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Clarence L. Webb

INDEPENDENCE — Clarence L. Webb, 91, longtime Independence funeral director, died Monday morning, Feb. 2, 2009, at Mercy Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverends Jack and Marilyn Gregory, pastors, officiating. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence. Friends may call at the funeral home from
The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the First United Methodist Church and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Larry Halliburton

COFFEYVILLE — Larry Duane Halliburton, 54, of Coffeyvilledied Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 at his home.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. A wake will follow services at Five Star Auto Sales, 801 W. 11th.

Friends may call at the funeral home, Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Those who wish to send an online condolence may do so at www.penwellgabel.com.

Sarah R. Jones
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Alona M. Wentworth

INDEPENDENCE — Alona M. Wentworth, 74, of Independence died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 at her home.

Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at 1 p.m.. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel with the Rev. Gerald Eytcheson, pastor of the Church of the Epiphany, Episcopal, and Mike Graham, chaplain of Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, officiating. Inurnment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call to register at the funeral home from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.

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Velma May Workman

COFFEYVILLE — Velma May Workman, 75, of Coffeyville died Saturday morning, Jan. 24, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel with Dr. Wayne Norton officiating. Interment will follow in Coffeyville’s Fairview Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 29, until 8 p.m., and the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The family suggests that friends who wish may contribute to Montgomery County Community Clinic (MC3) in care of the funeral home. Those who wish to leave an online condolence may do so at www.penwellgabel.com.

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Regina M. Harlow

INDEPENDENCE — Regina M. Harlow, 84, of Independence, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at Regal Estates in Independence.

Rosary followed by Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Leslie Ann Morris

WICHITA — Leslie Ann Morris, 51, former Independence resident, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, in Wichita.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel with the Rev. Richard Peckman, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Coffeyville, officiating. Interment will be at the Lutheran Cemetery.

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Rodney B. Biddle

CANEY — Rodney B. Biddle, 69, of Tulsa, Okla., died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at his home.

Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at the Bethel Church in Broken Arrow, Okla. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopa with arrangements handled by Potts Chapel of Caney.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Florence H. Meyer

CHERRYVALE — Florence H. Meyer, 94, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at the Methodist Medical Center there.

Services are pending with Potts Chapel of Cherryvale.
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Marion S. Boner

INDEPENDENCE — Marion S. Boner, 97, longtime Independence resident, died Saturday morning, Jan. 17, 2009, at Mercy Hospital.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel with the Reverends Jack and Marilyn Gregory, pastors of the First United Methodist Church of Independence, officiating. Private interment will be under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Friends may call at the chapel from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday.

Memorial remembrances are suggested to the First United Methodist Church of Independence and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Edgar Joseph “Doc” Pursley

COFFEYVILLE — Edgar Joseph “Doc” Pursley, 93, of Coffeyville died early Friday morning, Jan. 16, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel with Pastor Wayne Martin officiating. Interment will follow
in Coffeyville’s Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to the Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church and may be left at the funeral
home. Friends may send online condolences at www.PenwellGabel.com.

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Selda I. Dittmer

INDEPENDENCE — Selda I. Dittmer, 90, of Independence, died Friday evening, Jan. 16, 2009, at Mercy Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at the Zion Lutheran Church with the Reverend Ron Oldenettel, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at the
Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel from 8 .m. until 8 .m. on Tuesday. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Zion Lutheran Church.

Should Field Kindley defeat Nickerson, then the Golden Nado will advance to the semi-final round on Friday at 4:45 p.m., against the winner of Ottawa/Holton. The championship game will be held at 6:15 p.m., Saturday while the consolation contest is set for 2 p.m.

However, a loss to Nickerson on Thursday would end Field Kindley’s season.

Other games on the state tournament docket on Thursday, March 11 include top seed Pratt (21-2) against eighth seed Circle-Towanda (14-9) at 6:30 p.m.; fourth seed Kansas City-Sumner (19-4) vs. fifth seed Topeka-Hayden (18-5) at 8:15 p.m; and second seed Ottawa (20-3) against seventh seed Holton (17-6) at 3 p.m.

• Approval of bills and treasurer’s report.

• Acceptance of resignations, retirement and/or terminations.

• Open forum.

• Miscellaneous reports and discussions; positive comments.

• Reports from superintendent, assistant superintendent/curriculum director, assistant superintendent/business manager and director of human resources.

• Board action to approve superintendent’s recommendation for employment, including Frank Sills, current assistant high school track coach, as head men’s and women’s track coach at Field Kindley High School; Larry Bennett as assistant FKHS track coach; William Tunstall as assistant FKHS men’s and women’s track coach; and Murry Zogg as head FKHS football coach.

• Executive session - For Discussion of Non-Elected Personnel Matters and Negotiations and For Discussion of Real Property Acquisition and For Discussion of Confidential Financial Data or Contractual Issues*

Kaitlyn Butler, Jason Matthew Butler’s daughter, was a passenger in the KIA Optima.

The Butlers were taken to Mercy Hospital by ambulance for medical treatment. Bond refused medical treatment at the scene.

Extent of injuries are unknown at this time.

Cherryvale defeated Baxter Springs, 44-40, in the tournament’s semi-final game on Thursday.

The Chargers will play Galena in the sub-state title game.  Galena defeated Caney Valley, 62-41, on Thursday.

The winner of the Cherryvale/Galena game will advance to the class 3A state tournament in Hutchinson, Kan., on March 10-13.