All Obituaries

Anna Marie Eytcheson, 58, of Independence, went home to her Lord Jesus October 1, 2021 at Montgomery Place after a quick decline in health due to liver cancer.  Anna was born November 12, 1962 in Attica, Kansas to Earl and Mildred Floyd, both deceased, the youngest of 6 children.   She is survived by her two sisters, Nan (John) Mothes of Cape Girardeau, MO, and Shirley (Edgar) Barrett, of Attica, KS, her brothers, Jerry (Phebe) Floyd, of Bristow, OK, and Bill Floyd, of Paola,...

Jane Anglen Stryker (nee Clark) passed away peacefully at the Hilltop Manor Nursing Home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in Cunningham, Kansas.  Jane was 94 years old. Mrs. Stryker was born on April 21, 1927, in Lawrence, Kansas to her parents, Dr. Porter M. and Parthenia (Pat) Clark.  She grew up in Independence, Kansas and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Fine Arts in 1951. She married Edmond Milburn Stryker in 1949 and from this union they had two...

Karl Lang, 65, of Independence, KS passed in peace at home with his loved ones by his side on Thursday, September 16, 2021 after battling cancer. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 at 10:00am at Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Karl was born May 15, 1956 in Fort Scott, KS to James and Theresa Lang. He married his lovely bride in North Dakota at a young age. They were married for 46 years and had...

Reynaldo Junior Velasquez, Independence, passed away on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021. Cremation has taken place with Webb & Rodrick Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, September 24th, 2021 at 111am, visitation will be from 10-11am. Reynaldo Junior Velasquez was born June 4th, 1966 in Upland, California. He was the son of Rose Linda Retes and Reynaldo Senior Velasquez. He graduated Independence High School in 1984. He entered the Army the day after...

Kenneth Carl Uitts, 86, of independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at home. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Independence Bible Holiness Church with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will greet visitors on Friday, September 3, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Memorials may be made to the Independence Bible School and may be left with the chapel. Kenneth Carl Uitts was...

Mary "Diane" Lovett, 76, of Independence, Kansas, passed away at Eagle Estates on Monday, August 23, 2021. Graveside services will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas on Tuesday, August 31st at 10:00 am. Diane was born on August 20, 1945 in Independence, Kansas to Virtes and Madeline (Wadman) Tweedie. Growing up in Independence, Diane attended the Independence school system, graduating from Independence High School in 1963. She was very active in all the...

Chad Newmaster, 46, of Caney, KS, unexpectedly passed away on August 22nd, 2021 after battling Covid-19. Chad was born on December 23rd, 1974 to Alvin and Betty Newmaster in Independence, KS. He took on life with laughter and determination and had a personality that captivated and inspired his friends and family, giving them years of smiles. He wore many hats with pleasure and pride, including a son, husband, father, and friend. Chad loved to work with his hands especially when it came to...

Daniel Ray Hudson, born in Pratt, Kansas on July 19, 1954, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, on Friday evening August 13, 2021, due to complications from COVID 19. Daniel was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish. Daniel is preceded in death by his father, Charles and his mother, Evelyn, and two brothers, Charles and David. He is survived by his wife, Norma, his four natural children, three stepsons, fourteen grandchildren, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services...

Kathy Jean Nading, 69, went home to Jesus on August 8th, 2021. She passed away at Grove Hospital in Oklahoma. She was born December 3rd, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was the middle daughter to her parents, who she loved most dearly, Barbara and Benny Nading.  She was a graduate of South High School in Wichita, Kansas.   Known affectionately by her family and friends as “Aunt Kathy”, she lived in numerous states including Kansas, and for the past 38 years,...

Beverly Gale Maxwell, 85 of Independence passed away at Parsons Presbyterian Manor on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Beverly’s life will be held at Webb and Rodrick Chapel on Thursday, August 12th at 2:00pm. Mrs. Maxwell was born on July 14, 1936 in Sylvia, KS, the daughter of William Gale and Doris Ellen (Terrell) Hatfield. She attended elementary schools in Goddard and Altamont, KS. She graduated from Labette County Community High School,...