All Obituaries

Robert (Bobby) Leroy Mills peacefully left this world to spread his wings on November 6th, 2020. Born August 14th, 1963 to John and Margaret Mills in Independence, KS, Bobby lived a full and vibrant life. He blessed many, many people with his friendship, warm smile, humor, love, hugs, talents, his music, laughter, and kindness. Bobby graduated Independence High School in 1981. He excelled in woodshop class and played the saxophone in the band. He married the love of his life, Lisa Bryant, on...

Sheila Lynn Padilla, 73, of Independence, KS passed away on November 6th at her home in Independence. Sheila was born on October 22, 1947 in Independence, KS to Charles L and Mary Lou (Tindle) Ingle. She graduated from Fredonia High School. Sheila married Richard L Drake on September 25, 1965. They divorced and she briefly married Marcus Padilla. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Mary Lou Ingle and her son Jeffrey Drake. She is survived by her children Darrin Drake, Candra...

Darnell Porter, 50 of Independence, Kansas passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb and Rodrick Chapel and a Celebration of Darnell's life will take place at a later date.

Joseph Louis Warnock born in Mineola, New York, May 9, 1949 to Mary Louise Garbarini and Louis W. Warnock died at his home in Independence November 1, 2020 He received his B.S. in Art Ed from S.U.N.Y. New Paltz and later a M.S. in education from P.S.U.  He served in the A.S.A. Army Security Agency from 1968 until 1972. He taught third grade at Lincoln Memorial Elementary in Caney, KS from 1976 to 2003. While at Lincoln he served on the yearbook staff, was star lab coordinator, wrote...

Nell Ragan Updegraff, age 95, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2020 surrounded by her family. Nell was born September 9, 1925, in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Wesley Ward and Ruby (Noller) Ragan. Nell was raised during her early years on the family farm, the Ragan North Star Farm, located south of Sigourney along the North Skunk River in Lancaster Township. The farm has been in Nell's family for more than 100 years and she took great pride in being a "farm...

Carl Ennis Moore, 77, Elk City, Kansas passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at home. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Private family services are planned for a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.

DIANNA LYNN HANSEN  Dianna Lynn Hansen, age 66 of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at her home in Coffeyville, Kansas.  Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Webb & Rodrick Chapel in Independence, Kansas. Friends can leave online condolences at www.webbrodrickchapel.com.  Dianna was born August 21, 1954 in Coffeyville, Kansas. She grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas and attended schools in Coffeyville.  In 1971 Dianna...

Vivian Charlene (Jones, Kennard) Steele,86, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away on October 12, 2020 at Cherryvale Senior Living. Charlene was born on April 16, 1934 in Cherryvale, Kansas to Charles L. and Ethel (Lewis) Jones. Charlene graduated from Cherryvale High School and then attend Labette County Community College. Charlene married Dean C. Kennard on September 3, 1954 and enjoyed 32 years of marriage until his passing in October of 1986. She then married Bill Steele in April of 1991. He...

Joanne Sue McKeone age 85 of Fayetteville, Georgia passed away peacefully October 7, 2020. Joanne was born March 12, 1935 in Bayard, Iowa to Harlie and Evelyn (McBride) Lewis. She was raised in Bayard, Iowa and graduated from the Bayard High School. On October 2, 1951 Joanne married Wallace Cadwallader, Jr and the couple made their home in Kansas City, Missouri. Joanne worked at the North Kansas City Bank. The couple had two daughters Cheryl and Gayla. On July 18, 1970 Joanne married...

Betty J Harnar, age 85 of Independence, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side. Betty J. Harnar was born July 6, 1935 in Denton, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Paul C Harnar. She is fondly remembered by her daughter Paula K. Reddy, son Jim Harnar, daughter-in-law Robin Harnar, grandchildren; Jason Reddy, Jaime Reddy, Tyson Harnar, and Tim Harnar and 7 great-grandchildren. Betty provided acts of kindness by...