All Obituaries

Virgil Dale Imhoff (73) of Independence, KS, passed away on July 29, 2021 at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, OK with his family at his side.     Virgil was born September 1, 1947 in Deadwood, SD to William and Agnes (Dixon) Imhoff. The family made their home in Elk City, KS where Virgil was raised, attended school and graduated from Elk City High School. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the United States Navy where he bravely and proudly served during the...

David Keith Hill, 70, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Labette Health in Independence.  Funeral services will be 11:00 Friday, July 23, 2021, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory, with burial to follow in the Lutheran Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 22nd with the family greeting visitors at that time.  Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church and may be left at the...

Nirmala Jayendra Patel, 73 of Neodesha, Kansas passed away unexpectedly at Labette Health in Independence on Thursday, June 30, 2021.  Nirmala was born on November 13, 1947, in Ahmedabab, India to Lalabhai and Maniben Patel. She graduated from Navachetan High School in 1963. She then went on to earn her Bachelor of Economics from Gujaret Law College in India. In 1966 Nirmala married Jayendra in India. The two lived to Africa for a period of time before making their home in the United...

Mary Arnette Olson (Toso), of Independence, Kansas, passed away at Medicalodges, Independence, Kansas on June 22, 2021.   Arnette was born in Brownsville, Texas on October 28, 1946 the daughter of Arnold and Betty Toso. Surviving family members include: children, Timothy Olson (Kelly) of Emporia, Todd Olson (Heather) of Fort Drum, New York, brothers, Raymond Toso (Bev) and Bernard Toso (Catherine) of Emporia, Kansas; five grandchildren, nieces Melissa Virgei (Adam) of...

Wanda Kay Thomason was called to our Lord, on Monday, June 14, 2021, at her home in Independence, Kansas. Reciting of the Rosary will take place at Webb and Rodrick Chapel at 6:00 pm, Sunday, June 20th with the family greeting friends immediately following until 8:00 pm. Mass will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Monday, June 21st at 10:00 am with interment following at Calvary Cemetery. Wanda was born in Cherryvale, Kansas on January 16, 1943, to Walter and Lillian (George) Davis....

Derek Von Dustman, age 38, of Elk City passed away on June 13, 2021 at his home. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. To share a memory or to leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.webbrodrickfuneralhome.com  

Verola Acheson, 98, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 31, 2021, in Lawrence, Kansas.  Visitation will be Friday, June 4, 2021, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory, 306 West Main Street, Independence, Kansas. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the chapel with burial to follow in Harmony Cemetery in Cherryvale, Kansas. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Focus on the Family, 8605 Explorer Drive,...

Sueretta M. Beach, 68, Neodesha, Kansas passed away on Friday, May 25, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. No services are planned at this time. Suretta was born October 28, 1952, in Independence, Kansas to Fred and Mary (Smith) Beach. She attended and graduated from Independence High School Class of 1970 she then attended Independence Community College and graduated with an Associates...

Wesley Allen McPheeters, age 73 of Independence, KS, passed away on May 23, 2021 at his home. Wesley was born in Oklahoma City, OK on April 30, 1948 to Vernon L. and Dorothea M. (Hall) McPheeters. The family lived in Chelsea, OK before moving to Independence, KS. Wesley attended local schools, including a one room country school house, and graduated from Independence High School. To avoid being drafted, Wesley voluntarily enlisted in the United States Navy on April 14, 1969, where he...

Harold Lewis Tetrick, Master Gunnery Sergeant US Marine Corp (ret) was born on February 4, 1928 to Lester and Mayme (Green) Tetrick in Independence, Kansas, and died in LaPorte, Texas on May 19, 2021. His school years were spent in Independence, Kansas with this bother Glenn Tetrick, and sisters Rosalee (Tetrick) McConnell and Marge (Tetrick) Rodrick. Following graduation from Independence HS, he joined the USMC, beginning a thirty-three-year service to his country, retiring at the highest...