David Eugene Foster, 71, went home to be with his Lord on March 28, 2019 in Coffeyville, Kansas at his home surrounded by his family. 

David was born on October 22, 1947 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Frank and Louise (Hannah) Foster.  He attended local schools and graduated from Field Kindley High School.  David became a certified welder and worked for American Craftsman for 10 years before retiring. 

He was a very skilled artist; he entered a couple of his drawings at the Inter-State Fair and Rodeo a couple of times and both times received 1^st and 2^nd place ribbons.  He built rod iron furniture and was a very skilled wood burner.  Those who knew him would describe him as a perfectionist.  He enjoyed doing the 100 Mile Sale most years, going to auctions and fishing.  He was a kind hearted man who would help people in need and gave to others without hesitation.  Most of all he loved his family and the time he spent with them and his friends. 

On December 15, 1973, he married Johnnie Akin.  They had two boys of the home, John and Joe.  They had two daughters after the wedding, Regina and Billie Jo.  They later divorced.  He remarried on February 17, 1990 to Patty Weimer.  They had a daughter of the home at the time, Brandi.  They later had a son David Wayne.  They divorced in 1994. 

David is survived by his sons, David Wayne Foster of Coffeyville, Kansas, John Clark and wife, Brenda, Joe Clark and wife, Kelly all of Wichita, Kansas; daughters, Regina Engstrand and husband, David of Mulvane, Kansas, Billy Jo Duncan of Wichita, Kansas, Brandi Owens and husband, Zach; grandchildren, Austin, Syan and David Wyatt Foster, as well as 19 other grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brother and best friend, Ed Foster of the home; sisters, Mary-Lou Frost and Sharon McNeal all of Coffeyville, Kansas. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Louise Foster; siblings, Johnny Foster, Sammy Foster, Jimmy Foster, Leslie Foster, Sarah Coy, Audrey Budd and Margie Rowe. 

Cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville, Kansas and a Celebration of Life will be held by the family at a later date. 

The family suggests memorials to the Shriners Hospitals for Children; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

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Alice Mae Maggard, 71, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Sedan, Kansas.

Alice was born on November 14, 1947 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Charley Long, Jr. and Ida Mae (Blackmer) Long.  She grew up in Osawatomie, KS where she attended school, later completing her education in Coffeyville.   

On December 22, 1963 she married Winfred “Ray” Maggard in Coffeyville.  After their marriage they made their home in Coffeyville.  In her earlier years, Alice worked numerous jobs helping provide family.

Alice and Ray had one child, Robert Ray Maggard.

She and Ray were members of the First Assembly of God in Coffeyville.  Alice enjoyed doing ceramics along with other arts and crafts.  She loved animals and adored her cat, Sally.  Most of all Alice loved the time she spent with family, friends and her church. 

She is survived by her son, Robert Ray Maggard of Ft. Worth, Texas; sister, Jane Long of Tulsa, Oklahoma; brother, Stanley Long and wife, Kim of Tomball, Texas; granddaughter, Brittani Durham and husband, Tony of Spring, Texas; aunt, Elizabeth Johnson of Dearing, Kansas; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charley Long, Jr. and Ida Mae Blackmer and her husband, Ray Maggard. 

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Assembly of God in Coffeyville.  Pastor Randy DePriest will officiate.  Burial will follow at Robbins Cemetery west of Coffeyville. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.

Memorial contributions in honor of Alice Maggard may be made to the First Assembly of God or to the Coffeyville Friends of Animals; contributions may be left with or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

The family thanks both Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan, Kansas and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice for their exceptional care.

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

Jessie Lou “J.L.” Hunt, 100, of Coffeyville, Kan., died Monday, March 25, 2019, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center after a brief hospitalization.

Jessie Lou Armstrong was born July 25, 1918, in Midland, Texas, to Fountain Barcus Armstrong and Nelle Amelia Armstrong. She grew up in the rural Midland-Odessa area and attended Midland High School, graduating in 1934 at age 16. She began nursing school in El Paso, Texas, but became ill with appendicitis, went home to Midland to recover and never returned to nurses training.

She married Barton Louis Hunt on Feb. 6, 1943, in Midland. Following his World War II service in the U.S. Army Air Corps, they lived in Texas and Arkansas before moving to Coffeyville in 1951 to raise their four daughters.

Despite  more than six decades in Kansas as a transplant, J.L. remained a proud Texan. She told entertaining stories of her childhood – riding her horse Wick, making Kool-Aid for the cowboys working at the cattle ranch where her father was foreman, learning to swim in a river and many others. She was a faithful fan of the Dallas Cowboys pro football team.

J.L. enjoyed attending her children’s and grandchildren’s sports competitions, dance recitals and other events. She was a member of the Coffeyville First United Methodist Church and for years an active member and volunteer in the Pioneer Chapter of the American Red Cross. She also belonged to the local association of the Women's International Bowling Congress and was a longtime bowler in leagues at Edgewood Lanes in Coffeyville.

J.L. was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Lynn Mayfield and brother Fount T. Armstrong. Survivors include daughters Betty (Roger) Gossard and Gail (Doug) Misch of Coffeyville; Lee Ann (Jeff) Martin of Lenexa, Kan.; niece Ann Al-Jazrawi of Richmond, Texas, and her family;10 grandchildren: Mary Mayfield of Belton, Mo.; Andy Mayfield of Shawnee, Kan.; Jen (Tristan) Hanson-Smith of Missouri City, Texas; Jeff Gossard of Coffeyville; Jamie (Justin) Murdock of Cookeville, Tenn.; Mark Misch of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Meredith (Ryan) DuPree of Kansas City, Mo.; Chad Martin and Connor Martin of Lenexa and Casey Martin of Olathe, Kan.; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. The family is planning a celebration of life service at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to the Coffeyville First United Methodist Church or the Salvation Army Community Service Volunteers in Coffeyville. They can be sent in care of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 N. Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

Marcia Kay McKee Fields, age 75 of Tyro, Kansas went to meet her Heavenly Father on March 25, 2019 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas. 

Marcia was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma on March 14, 1944, the daughter of Ernest and Mildred Juanita (Neta) McKee Phillips. 

She attended school in Caney and went on to college at the University of Kansas.  After graduating in 1966 with a nursing degree, she served in the Navy in various parts of the country, as well as Japan.  Always caring for others, her time after Navy service was spent in nursing and managing nurses throughout parts of Oklahoma and Kansas. 

Marcia was united in marriage to Dwight Fields of Tyro, Kansas on March 20^th, 1993 at Tyro Christian Church in Tyro, Kansas. 

She loved quilting, sewing, bowling, and spending time with her family, especially babysitting all of her grandchildren. 

Survivors include her husband Dwight Fields of Tyro, Kansas;  one son Michael (Jill) Tatum of Manhattan, Kansas;  one step-daughter Deborah (James) Castillo of Houston, Texas; three step-sons Oren (Charla) Fields of Keller, Texas; Ernest (Cyndi) Fields of Wills Point, Texas; and Matt (Joy) Tatum of Locust Grove, Oklahoma; one brother Phillip (Ruth) McKee of Independence, Kansas; and two aunts Sandra Mowrar and Linda Lavine of Claremore, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren Zachary and Nathan Castillo of Houston, Texas; Marissa and Angelina Fields of Wills Point, Texas; Drew and Jay Tatum of Manhattan, Kansas; Adeline, Eleanor and Evelyn Fields of Keller, Texas; Madly Tatum of Locust Grove, Oklahoma; one brother-in-law Loyd (Patty) Fields of Caney, Kansas; one sister-in-law Linda (Warren) Newby of Coffeyville, Kansas; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Lonny Ray McKee. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Caney United Methodist Church, 114 N High Street in Caney, Kansas with the pastor Brad Sanders officiating.  Visitation will take place from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Caney United Methodist Church. 

Memorial contributions in honor of Marcia Fields may be made to Caney United Methodist Church; contributions may be left with or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

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

Elbert Wayne Gaut, 84, of Coffeyville passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

He was born on March 23, 1935 at Wann, Oklahoma to Anderson Byrne and Mildred Mary (Sprague) Gaut. Wayne grew up and attended school in Wann graduating from Wann High School.

Wayne was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1956 to 1958, while in the service he played basketball for the Army and was commissioned as Warrant Officer.

On August 29, 1959 he married Norma Whaling at Dewey, Oklahoma. Following their marriage they made their home in Bartlesville, OK, Ponca City, OK, Wichita, KS, Lawrence, KS and Independence, KS where Wayne was employed by Montgomery Ward as assistant manager or manager of their stores for 22 years. In 1976 Wayne and Norma moved to Coffeyville where they owned and operated Coast to Coast Hardware Store for 21 years retiring in 1996. Wayne also managed the Coffeyville Shopping Center for 38 years. In 1978 Wayne started Coffeyville Mini-Storage beginning with one building and growing to eleven buildings.

He was a member of Grace Memorial United Methodist Church in Independence, Keystone Masonic Lodge #102 A.F. and A.M. in Coffeyville, Scottish Rite in Fort Scott, KS, and Mirza Temple Shrine in Pittsburg, KS, he was Past Potentate in 1999, and served on the Kansas Self Storage Association Board of Directors for many years. Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Norma of the home; and five grandchildren, Zach Lumm and wife, Traci of Sycamore, Chelsea Bailey and husband, Jason of Independence,  Alec Gaut of Coffeyville, Heather Miller and husband, Cory of Stillwater, OK, and Haley Pike and husband, Tyler of Edna; three great-grandchildren, Hestin Pike, Jace Pike and Drew Miller; and five brothers, Darrel Gaut and wife, Wilma of Copan, OK, Charles Gaut and wife, Kay of Lebanon, IL, Jimmy Gaut and wife, Brenda of Spring, TX, and Phillip Gaut and wife Ailene of Crum, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Shari Lynn Lumm in 1996, one son, Rodney Wayne Gaut in 2017; and one brother, Anderson Byrne Gaut, Jr.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2019 at Grace Memorial United Methodist Church, 109 S. 13^th St., Independence, KS with Rev. Art Tull officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery north of Coffeyville.  Masonic Rites will be conducted by Keystone Masonic Lodge #102 A.F. & A. M.

Friends may call on Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Grace Memorial United Methodist Church in Independence.

The family suggests memorials to Shriner’s Transportation Fund; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

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

Gene Dale Brooks age 90 of Nowata, OK passed away on February 23, 2019 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville.

Dale also known by Bud was born on January 15, 1929 in Independence, KS to Dee and Beatrice (Stanley) Brooks. He attended the rural Sunnyside School up until moving to California where he began working odd jobs. He moved back to Havana where he married Elinor Thompson on November 23, 1947 in Havana. The couple was blessed with a son and two daughters. They made their home in Wichita where he found employment with Boeing, he later opened a barber shop, and then started driving a big rig. In 1974 Elinor passed away and in 1975 Dale moved him and his youngest daughter to Independence where he drove a school bus for a short time and continued some trucking. He met Patsy Smith Clark and they joined each other in marriage on June 24, 1995. They made South Coffeyville their home and later settled in Nowata.

Dale spent some of his free time woodworking and enjoyed playing his guitar any chance he could get. He belonged to the Old Time Kansas Pickers and Fiddlers. Friends and family that knew him best smile when they say he was a touch outspoken, but he had a deep love for his family and thought the world of his great-grandchildren.

Dale’s memories will live on with his wife Patsy, Children, Kenneth Brooks, Melinda Turner her husband Rod, Amy DeMoss her husband Terry Step-children David Clark his wife Esther, and Pamela Dotson her husband Robert, grandchildren, Michael Finney, Jacob Russell, Rachel Finney, Jessica Russell-Harold, Tara Bell, Lauren Houghton, Nicholas DeMoss, Jessie Dotson, Dalton Dotson, and William Dotson, great-grandchildren, Quintin Ausemus, Madelynn Bell, Jayden Houghton, Kayson Houghton, Isabelle Russell, Kellen Finney, Cooper DeMoss, Noah Russell, Melina Finney, Eden Russell, Lakyn DeMoss, Aubrey Russell, and Cash Dotson.

Dale now rests with his parents, wife Elinor, brother, Russell Brooks and sister, Marie Logan.

It was Dale’s wishes to have himself willed to the University Of Kansas Medical Center for education and research. The family will be holding a celebration of life service on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at New Hope Christian Church, 908 E 4th St., Cherryvale, KS 67335 at 11 am. Friends are invited to sign the register anytime between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, March 29 at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, 2405 Woodland Ave., Coffeyville, Kansas 67337. The family suggests memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project or to the Coffeyville Friends or Animals and they may be sent in care of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel 2405 Woodland Ave Coffeyville, KS 67337. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com

Kim Delaine Hughey passed from this life on March 15, 2019 at Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, KS.

Born on December 31, 1956 in Coffeyville, KS Kim spent her life in the Coffeyville area. Growing up in rural Labette County, she attended Angola Grade School and graduated from Labette County High School.

Kim will always be remembered for her gentle, loving nature and her love for family, friends and music. She was an exceptional pianist and keyboard player. Music was her passion. On June 28, 1991 Kim married the love of her life, Mike Hughey. Together they surrounded themselves with family and friends; they enjoyed listening, making, and recording music together.

Mike survives to cherish her memory. Others that remain to lovingly remember Kim are sons; Johnas Cross and wife Jessica of Nowata, OK and Cambron Hughey of Coffeyville, siblings; Diane Jericho, Monte Owens and wife Mary and Eric Jensen and wife Velena, all of Coffeyville, Dennis Owens and wife Jan of Omaha, NE, Jim Jensen and wife Peggy of Lucasville, OH. Her memory will be held close by all her nieces, nephews and other family members as well as a multitude of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donna and JB Jensen, and mother and father-in-law John and Betty Sullivan.

Honoring Kim’s wishes, cremation will take place and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit   www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com

Myrna Louise Lanning age 80 of Coffeyville went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 13, 2019.

Myrna was born on November 14, 1938 in Benedict, KS to Carl and Dorothy (Bell) Wing. She attended school in Fredonia and received her certificate from Wichita Beauty College. Myrna owned and operated her own salon in Coffeyville for a number of years. She was married to Dean Lanning from 1953 to 1964, to this union the couple was blessed with a son and daughter. After having some health related issues due to chemicals at the salon Myrna went to work for the City of Coffeyville where she worked in human resources. She devoted many years to the city and retired in 2001.

Myrna was a member of the bowling league, bridge club, and a faithful member of Grace Fellowship. She loved to read and study her Bible. Daily readings were much more than just reading, she would research the meaning and wanted to fully understand the passages. When her sight began to fail her daughter bought her the Bible on audio and she enjoyed listening to the word of God. Myrna was a talented artist; drawing, painting, and pretty much any crafts she made were spectacular. She enjoyed sports, such as football, basketball, and golf; she kept up on the players and would know their stats and averages. She also enjoyed scrabble, and loved when her opponent challenged her. During these “scrabble battle” the scrabble dictionary was put to good use. Myrna loved her family, keeping a clean house, doing for others, and she loved her church family.

Myrna’s memories will live on with her daughter Debbie Lindbloom and son-in-law Trent; grandchildren: Becky and Eric VanBecelaere, Kelly and Aaron Green, Lesli and Randy Lugo and Kristin and Rick Pippin; great-grandchildren: Noah Newcomb, Hunter Newcomb, Lillian Green, Addison VanBecelaere, Grace VanBecelaere, Austin Lancaster, Keaton Lancaster, Logan Lugo, Kendal Lugo, Faith Pippin and Wyatt Pippin.

She now rests with her parents, her son Rick Lanning; brothers: Ronald Wing and Richard Wing; sister, LaVonne Roll and grandson Heath Lanning.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Grace Fellowship with Pastor Doug Mund officiating. A private inurnment will take place in Fairview Cemetery. The family suggest memorials be made payable to Grace Fellowship and they may be sent in care of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel 2405 Woodland Ave. Coffeyville, KS 67337. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit  www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com

Quinton Lamar Kendrex Sr. age 58 of Independence passed away on March 9, 2019 at St Johns Medical Center in Tulsa, OK.

Quinton was born on May 16, 1960 in St Louis, MO to Leon Kendrex and Barbara Smith Jefferson. He attended grade school in Decatur, IL then the family moved to Coffeyville in 1969 where he continued his education at Field Kindley High School where he was active in track and field. He graduated from high school in Topeka; he then received his associate’s degree in applied science. Quinton spent most of his career as a laborer; he also played in a traveling band for some time and most recently as a chef and was working for Down Home Family Restaurant. He had married Sheretta Chapman and the couple later divorced. On February 13, 2002 he was united in marriage to Rosslynn Ledman. Those that knew Quinton best will remember how hilariously funny he always was, his genuine care, love, and concern for his friends and family, his compassionate and giving spirit, and his basic knowledge of history. Quinton liked playing dominoes, chess, listening to music, spending time with his family, and studying the Bible. Quinton longed for a strong relationship with God and he had found that.

Survivors include his wife, Rosslynn Kendrex of Bartlesville, sons, Quinton Kendrex Jr. of Independence, Stanley Kendrex of Coffeyville, Brandon Kendrex Locke of Los Angeles, and Trevor Kendrex Locke of Los Angeles, daughter, Kwynn Kendrex of Bartlesville, step children, Tony Hayes of Coffeyville, Joshua Hayes of Salina, Anthony Hayes of Bartlesville, brothers, Leon Kendrex of Independence, Anthony Kendrex of Decatur, Tracy Kendrex of Independence, Neil Vernon of Coffeyville, sisters Reatha Clark of Pueblo, Pamela Thames of Independence, and Bridgett Kendrex, 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Stanley Kendrex.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, 2405 Woodland Ave., Coffeyville, Kansas. The family suggests memorials be made payable to the family to help with expenses. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit  www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com

Nettie Marie Allen Phillips, born October 5, 1946, in Coffeyville, Kansas, passed Saturday, March 9th, 2019, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Nettie attended school in Altamont, Kansas, and graduated from Labette County High School in 1964. Her education continued at Coffeyville Community College, where she completed business courses. She met and fell in love with Harold Phillips, and the couple married on September 13, 1970 at the baptist church in Dearing, Kansas. Nettie spent her years working at Continental Can, then moved on to Halliburton, then Haymaker’s Furniture, and spent her later years at Coffeyville Tire and Auto.

She enjoyed many hobbies including crocheting, bingo, playing cards, and collecting clown memorabilia. Nettie will be remembered most for her heart. She dedicated her life to loving and caring for everyone she met. Her family and friends enriched her life and the impact she made on them will last forever.

Nettie is preceded in death by her father, Olen Gordon Allen, and sister Barbara Jean Allen.

Nettie is survived by her husband of 48 years, Harold, as well as her son Jeff Allen and his wife Katrina; her daughter Tammy and husband Mark Overton. Nettie is also survived by her mother, Leora Lorine Allen of Coffeyville; siblings: sister Carol Hannah and husband Gene  of Liberty, Kansas; sister Leanne Herriman and husband, Gary of Liberty, Kansas; and brother Johnnie Allen and wife, Lois of Dearing, Kansas. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.

Viewing will be held Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home.

The celebration of Nettie’s life will take place Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Services will be held at Bible Baptist Church, located at 701 West 4th Street in Coffeyville, Kansas. Burial will take place at Liberty Cemetery in Liberty, Kansas.

The family suggests memorial to Relay for Life, or Windsor Place Activity Fund; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of 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 of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

Delpha Darlene Ingram, 87, of Coffeyville passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Morningstar Care Center in Baldwin City, KS.

She was born on July 1, 1931  at Coffeyville to Albert and Esther McIntosh. Delpha grew up and attended school in Coffeyville graduating from Field Kindley High School and later attended Coffeyville Community College.

She married David Ingram. Following their marriage they traveled while her husband worked as a union welder. They returned to Coffeyville where they raised their daughters. Mr. Ingram preceded her in death.

Delpha was employed at Western Publishing for many years until retiring. After her retirement she enjoyed volunteering at Genesis Food Pantry for many years. She loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Trarbach and husband, Curtis of Lawrence, KS, and Vickie Howe and husband, David of Coffeyville; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, Tammy Hewitt; one grandson, Carl Tracy; and ten sisters.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 15, 2019 at the First Church of God with Pastor Mark Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at the Robbins Cemetery west of Coffeyville.

Friends may sign the register book on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Genesis; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of 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 of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Diann Benton, age 64, went home to her Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 28, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Linda was born September 30, 1954 in Coffeyville to Dewey and Beverly (Loveless) Livingston. She grew up and attended school in Coffeyville. She received her nursing assistant certificate and worked at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center and Jane Phillips Medical Center before retirement.

On February 9, 1974 Linda married Richard Benton at Coffeyville. Following their marriage they made their home in Coffeyville. Linda was of the Pentecostal faith and attended Emmanuel Chapel in South Coffeyville, OK. She ministered to many through her organ and piano and singing. In her spare time Linda loved garage sales, collecting Precious Moments figurines and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband Richard Benton of the home, one daughter LaTisha Tickle and husband Elvin of Coffeyville, her mother Beverly Fisher of Bartlesville, OK two sisters, Judy Elliott and husband Charles of Bartlesville, OK and Tracey Lockaby and husband Mark of Cherryvale, KS, two grandchildren, Bryan Tickle and Valarie Tickle, and two great-grandchildren, Marshall and Sydney.

All of her family and church family will miss her dearly, her laughter, singing and playing the organ and piano will be among the memories shared by family and friends.

With respect to Linda’s wishes, cremation has taken place under the direction of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. A memorial service celebrating Linda’s life will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Emmanuel Chapel, 5th & Seminole St., S Coffeyville, OK at 11 am with Pastors James Feltner and Johnny Gray officiating.  The family will receive friends at Emmanuel Chapel on Thursday, March 14th from 6 to 8 pm.  At the request of the family memorials may be made payable to the American Cancer Society and they may be sent in care of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel 2405 Woodland Ave. Coffeyville, KS 67337. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com

Shirley L. Straub Allen, 95, of Coffeyville passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Asbury Village.

She was born on August 16, 1923 at Liberty, Kansas to William E. and Florence G. (King) Keeton. Shirley grew up and attended school in Coffeyville, graduating from Field Kindley High School in 1940. After graduating from high school she attended Coffeyville Beauty School graduating in 1941.

In 1945 she married Dean Straub at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Following their marriage they lived in Phoenix, Arizona for four months before returning to Coffeyville. Dean preceded her in death in 1974.  In 1976 she married Herman L. Allen at Miami, Oklahoma. They made their home in Coffeyville. Herman preceded her in death in 2011.  Shirley worked at Kel-Mur, Vanity Box, and Nu-Art Beauty Shops until 1960 when she opened Shirley’s Beauty Shop at 314 North Union St. which she operated until retiring in 1995.

She was a longtime member of the First Christian Church in Coffeyville, serving as a Deaconess for two three year terms, Deacon for several three year terms, past Chairman of Christian Women’s Fellowship and served on several committee’s through the years. She also played in the first Bell Choir at the church.

Shirley was a volunteer tutor at Whittier and McKinley Schools. She was a Pink Lady at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, delivered Meals on Wheels and volunteered at Genesis. Shirley enjoyed dancing, reading, painting, camping, fishing, crocheting, cooking, and yard work, and always enjoyed visiting with her customers in the Beauty Shop.

Survivors include one step-son, Rusty Allen and wife, Kim of Towanda, Kansas, one step-daughter, Sue Houser and husband, Woody of Derby, Kansas; four grandchildren, Cara Dennison and husband, Craig of Benton, Kansas, Darci Smith and husband, Cody of Benton, Kansas, Larry Baker and wife, Ashlynn of Derby, Kansas, and Darla Hoffpauir and husband, John of Houston, Texas; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 8, 2019 in Fairview Cemetery with Chaplain Keith Springer of Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice officiating.

Friends may call on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.

The family suggests memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University, or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of 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 of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

Gene Dale Brooks age 90 of Nowata, OK passed away on February 23, 2019 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville.

Dale also known by Bud was born on January 15, 1929 in Independence, KS to Dee and Beatrice (Stanley) Brooks. He attended the rural Sunnyside School up until moving to California where he began working odd jobs. He moved back to Havana where he married Elinor Thompson on November 23, 1947 in Havana. The couple was blessed with a son and two daughters. They made their home in Wichita where he found employment with Boeing, he later opened a barber shop, and then started driving a big rig. In 1974 Elinor passed away and in 1975 Dale moved him and his youngest daughter to Independence where he drove a school bus for a short time and continued some trucking. He met Patsy Smith Clark and they joined each other in marriage on June 24, 1995. They made South Coffeyville their home and later settled in Nowata.

Dale spent some of his free time woodworking and enjoyed playing his guitar any chance he could get. He belonged to the Old Time Kansas Pickers and Fiddlers. Friends and family that knew him best smile when they say he was a touch outspoken, but he had a deep love for his family and thought the world of his great-grandchildren.

Dale’s memories will live on with his wife Patsy, Children, Kenneth Brooks, Melinda Turner her husband Rod, Amy DeMoss her husband Terry Step-children David Clark his wife Esther, and Pamela Dotson her husband Robert, grandchildren, Michael Finney, Jacob Russell, Rachel Finney, Jessica Russell-Harold, Tara Bell, Lauren Houghton, Nicholas DeMoss, Jessie Dotson, Dalton Dotson, and William Dotson, great-grandchildren, Quintin Ausemus, Madelynn Bell, Jayden Houghton, Kayson Houghton, Isabelle Russell, Kellen Finney, Cooper DeMoss, Noah Russell, Melina Finney, Eden Russell, Lakyn DeMoss, Aubrey Russell, and Cash Dotson.

Dale now rests with his parents, wife Elinor, brother, Russell Brooks and sister, Marie Logan.

It was Dale’s wishes to have himself willed to the University of Kansas Medical Center for education and research. The family will be holding a celebration of life service on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11am. Friends are invited to sign the register anytime 8:00am to 5:00pm at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel The family suggests memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project or to the Coffeyville Friends or Animals and they may be sent in care of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel 2405 Woodland Ave Coffeyville, KS 67337. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com