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Ricky Ray Epps

AMARILLO, Texas — Ricky Ray Epps, age 49, former Independence resident, died Sunday morning, June 26, 2011, at his home in Amarillo, Texas.

Cremation has taken place.  Family conducted memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the Grace-Memorial United Methodist Church with the Reverend Willie Jones, pastor, officiating.  Inurnment will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites performed by at detail from McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita. Local arrangements are under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the Ricky Ray Epps Fund to defray funeral expenses.  Remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Ralph K. Perkins

CANEY — Ralph K. Perkins, age 84, of Caney died Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.

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

Memorial remembrances are suggested to the Caney United Methodist Church and may be left at Potts Chapel of Caney.

A Celebration of LIfe Service for Ralph Perkins and his late wife, Wilma Perkins, who died on June 16, 2011, will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 5 at the Caney United Methodist Church. Private burial interment will be held at a later date.

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Lyle I. Warren

NEODESHA — Lyle I. (Heslop) Warren, age 89, died Monday afternoon, June 27, 2011, at the Golden Living Center in Neodesha.

Cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Loran Fawcett

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Patrayah Johnson

COFFEYVILLE — Patrayah Lavada Johnson, age 17 months, of Coffeyville died Saturday, June 25, 2011, after being struck by a vehicle at the family home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 2, at the Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. Graveside services will follow at the Fairview Cemetery Veterans Patio.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, July 1 at the funeral home.

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Tim Boomershine

COFFEYVILLE — Tim Boomershine, age 41, of Coffeyville died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Via Christi-St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 30, at the First Baptist Church in South Coffeyville, Okla. Burial will be in Robbins Cemetery west of Coffeyville.

Memorials are suggested to the Tim Boomershine Memorial; donations may be left with the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.

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Warren “Jim” Hayes

COFFEYVILLE — Warren James “Jim” Hayes, age 72, of Coffeyville died Wednesday, June 22, 2011, in Bartlesville, Okla.

A memorial service was held on Monday, June 27 at the First Baptist Church in Coffeyville. David W. Barnes Funeral Home handled local arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to the C.J. Crane Memorial Scholarship Fund at Coffeyville Community College.

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Robert J. “Bobby” Harris

TYRO – Robert J. “Bobby” Harris, 33, of Tyro, died Thursday, June 23, 2011, at his home in Tyro, Kan.

His Celebration of Life service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 27, 2011, at the Potts Chapel in Caney, Kan., with the Chaplain Mike Graham of Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice officiating. Burial followed in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kan.

Visitation was held at Potts Chapel from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, June 26, 2011, with the family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The family has suggested memorials to the AWOL or the American Cancer Society, and contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Caney.

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Randall Etter

CANEY — Randall Etter, age 87, of Caney died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at the Windsor Place in Coffeyville.

Celebration of Life Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 1, at the Sunnyside Cemetery with the Pastor Jim Crain of the Calvary Apostolic Church officiating under the direction of the Potts Chapel in Caney.

Visitation hours will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 30, with the family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Potts Chapel in Caney.

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

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Wilma Lou Perkins

CANEY – Wilma L. Perkins, 82, of Caney, Kan., passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel of Caney, and Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date.

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June C. Lind

COFFEYVILLE — June C. Lind, age 80, of Coffeyville died Monday, June 20, 2011 at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 24, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. Pastor Mark Wilson will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Friends may call until 8 p.m., Thursday, June 23, at the funeral home to sign the guest register. The family will greet friends Thursday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. 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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Lois Irene Testerman

DEARING — Lois Irene Testerman, age 77, of Dearing died early Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services were Wednesday, June 22, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. Interment was at Lake Creek Cemetery, east of Edna, Kan., under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory.

The family suggests memorials to the Coffeyville First United Methodist Church or Grace Fellowship. Donations may be left at the funeral home.

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Bernice Marie Hansen

SEBASTIAN, Fla. — Former Edna and Coffeyville resident Bernice Marie Hansen, age 102, died June 19, 2011, in Sebastian, Fla., where she had been living since 2004.

Bernice will be interred in the family plot at Edna in the North Edna Cemetery at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, with a graveside service. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials at the First United Methodist Church of Coffeyville.

Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, June 27, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville.

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

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Maxine Gail Cain

INDEPENDENCE – Maxine Gail (Smith) Cain, 61, of Independence, died Thursday, June 16, 2011, at her home in Independence.

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

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Ruth J. Townson

INDEPENDENCE – Ruth J. Townson, 87, of Independence, died Friday, June 17, 2011, at Mercy Hospital, Independence.

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

Celebration of Life Service information will follow at a later date.

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Juanita O. Hall

COFFEYVILLE — Juanita O. Hall, age 86, of Coffeyville died Friday, June 17, 2011 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel with Evangelist David Bycroft officiating. Interment will be in Coffeyville’s Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory.

Visitation will be Monday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friends may donate to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association and donations may be

left at the funeral home.

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

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Robert William “Bill” Urquhart

COFFEYVILLE — Robert William “Bill” Urquhart, age 86, Coffeyville died Friday, June 17, 2011 at Medicalodge of Coffeyville.

Graveside services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Coffeyville, under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. Military rites will be presented by members of VFW Post 1022 & American Legion Post 20.

Memorials may be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and can be left with the funeral home.

Friends may stop by the funeral home 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to sign the register book for Bill.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit

www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Lois Irene Testerman

DEARING — Lois Irene Testerman, age 77, of Dearing died early Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel with Rev. John Collins officiating. Interment will be in

Lake Creek Cemetery, east of Edna, Kan., under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory.

The family suggests memorials to the Coffeyville First United Methodist Church or Grace Fellowship. Donations may be left at the funeral home.

Friends may call 9 .m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 21 to sign the register book at the funeral home.

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Melvin Carl Gordon

COFFEYVILLE — Melvin Carl Gordon, age 68, of Coffeyville, died Thursday, June 16, 2011 at his home.

A Rosary Vigil Service will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Coffeyville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 20, at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Ben Nguyen officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.

The family suggests memorials to Holy Name School or Montgomery County 4-H Foundation; 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 the arrangements.

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Jean Ann Boss

CHERRYVALE – Jean Ann Boss, 82, of Cherryvale, died Friday, June 10, 2011, at her home.

Her Celebration of Life Service was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at the First Baptist Church, Cherryvale, with Rev. Jeffery McCullough of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment followed at the Morehead Cemetery, Morehead, Kan., under the direction of the Potts Chapel of Cherryvale.

A memorial has been established for the First Baptist Church, Cherryvale, and these remembrances may be left at the First Baptist Church or Potts Chapel.

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William Schooley

COFFEYVILLE — William Schooley, age 86, of Coffeyville died Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Windsor Place.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in his honor. These may be left with the Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville.

A private family burial will take place at a later time, no public services will be held.

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Donald L. Hallum

INDEPENDENCE — Donald L. Hallum, age 77, of Independence died Thursday morning, June 9, 2011 at Mercy Hospital.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 13 at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Interment was at the Mount Hope Cemetery.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the American Red Cross for Joplin Tornado Relief.

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Frances A. Gooldy

TULSA — Frances A. Gooldy, 76, of Tulsa, Okla., and former Independence resident, died Thursday evening, June 9, 2011, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Tulsa.

Graveside funeral services were held Tuesday, June 14, 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 First United Methodist Church of Independence and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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George D. Paugh

INDEPENDENCE — George D. Paugh, age 82, of Ramona, Okla., and formerly of Independence, died Monday, June 13, 2011.

Paugh will lie in state from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 16 with the family greeting friends from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, June 17, at the chapel with Pastor Claudie Alford of the First Southern Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial remembrances to the American Cancer Society and may be left at the funeral home.

Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Rosa Pearl Young

COFFEYVILLE — Rosa Pearl Young, age 100, of Coffeyville died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Windsor Place.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 16, at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in the Garden of Peace in Coffeyville.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation. These donations can be left with the funeral home.

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

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Donald “Don” Thompson

INDEPENDENCE – Donald “Don” Thompson, 59, of Independence, died Sunday, June 12, 2011, at his home.

Cremation has taken place. A book signing will be held from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2011, at the Potts Chapel in Independence with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

A memorial has been established for the A.W.O.L. and remembrances may be left at Potts Chapel.

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Rebecca “Becci” Woodward

COFFEYVILLE — Rebecca “Becci” Carrol Woodward, age 51, of Coffeyville died Wednesday morning, June 8, 2011 in her home.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 11, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, June 10, to sign the guest register. The family will greet friends that evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Coffeyville Friends of Animals. 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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Kevin Inman

TYRO — Kevin Alan Inman, age 47, of rural Tyro died Thursday, June 2, 2011 at his home.

Services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the Tyro Christian Church in Tyro with David Bycroft officiating. Burial will be in Robbins Cemetery west of Coffeyville.

Friends may call on Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family will receive friends on Monday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials to the Tyro Christian Church; 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.

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Marjorie Leota “Margie” Smith

PARSONS — Marjorie Leota “Margie” Smith, age 88, of Parsons and formerly of Coffeyville died Tuesday morning, June 7, 2011 at Elmhaven West Nursing Home of Parsons.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 10, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel with the Rev. John Collins officiating. Interment will be in Robbins Cemetery, west of Coffeyville under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory.

The family will receive guests at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday (tonight).

Donations may be made to Southeast Kansas Respite Services 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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Kay Jeffers

INDEPENDENCE — Kay Jeffers, age 67, of Independence died Sunday, June 5 at her home.

Cremation has taken place and private inurnment will take place at a later date.

Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday (tonight).

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

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Virtha Lois Moon-Padgett

COFFEYVILLE — Virtha Lois (Gilmore) Moon-Padgett, age 91, of Coffeyville died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Graveside services were held Monday, June 6, at the Fairview Veterans Patio.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the First Christian Church of Coffeyville, or a charity of your choice. 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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Letha Marie Bays
CUNNINGHAM, Kan. – Letha Marie Bays, 76, died Thursday, May 26, 2011, at the Hill Top Manor in Cunningham, Kan. She was a native of Sedan.

Her Celebration of Life service was held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at the Potts Chapel, Caney, with interment at the Fairview Cemetery, Niotaze, under the direction of Potts Chapel, Caney.

A memorial has been established to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, and these remembrances may be left at Potts Chapel.

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Elvin Lyle Davenport

CHERRYVALE – Elvin “Mike” L. Davenport, 84, rural Cherryvale, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at his home.

Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date in Chillicothe, Mo., under the direction of Potts Chapel, Independence. Memorial remembrances are suggested to the AWOL Humane Society and these may be left at Potts Chapel or mailed to P.O. Box 801, Independence, KS 67301.

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Melvin R. Scott

INDEPENDENCE – Melvin R. Scott, 93, rural Independence, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at his home in Independence.

His Celebration of Life service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 28, 2011, at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, under the direction of Potts Chapel, Independence.

The family has suggested memorials to AWOL and these remembrances may be left at Potts Chapel.

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Geraldine Blasor

CHERRYVALE – Geraldine “Geri” Blasor, 76, Cherryvale, died at her home Saturday, May 28, 2011.

Her Celebration of Life service was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 2, 2011, at the New Hope Christian Church with interment at the Fairview Cemetery, Cherryvale.

Memorial remembrances are suggested to the New Hope Christian Church and may be left at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale or mailed to P.O. Box 801, Independence, Kansas 67301.

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Loretta J. Norris

INDEPENDENCE – Loretta J. Norris, 87, died Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Windsor Place, Independence.

Her graveside service was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the Calvary Cemetery, Coffeyville.

Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel, Independence, was in charge of arrangements.

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Harry E. Keith

COFFEYVILLE – Harry E. Keith, 93, Coffeyville, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

His funeral service was held Saturday, May 28, 2011, at the Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, Coffeyville.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church of Coffeyville or to the CRMC Foundation. These may be let with the funeral home. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com