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Ann (Annie) Faustella Johnson-Dickinson-Gant, Born May 17, 1952 went home to be with her father- He was finally ready for her! She lived most in Nebraska and Wyoming making her home in Missouri in 1998. She worked mostly in the medical field and 8 years in Cheyenne as customer service & travel rep. She retired from Mo State. Annie attended First Baptist Church where she met her husband Norman and was active in her Sunday School Class and helping with funeral dinners. Preceded in death...

Louis Bolin Jr., 66, Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Neodesha Care and Rehab in Neodesha, KS. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.

Angela Marie Offenbacker, 43, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with burial to follow in Buffalo Cemetery in Buffalo, Kansas. The family will greet visitors on Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the chapel. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Angela...

Willard A. Bright, 87, of Independence, KS passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2022, at Medicalodges in Independence, KS. He was born on Aug. 9, 1935, in Hale, Kansas to John and Lola Bright. He was the youngest of 7 children. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing sports and tricking people with his twin brother, Wilbur. After graduating from Elk City High School in 1953, Willard joined the United States Navy in February of 1954, serving as a store keeper, keeping provision...

Vettra was the kind of person everybody, relatives, and friends, depended on. Regardless of the demands before her, she would dig in and help: with the paperwork if you needed to meet some deadline or accomplish some tasks. She’d sit by your bedside for hours and comfort you with conversation or silence if you were sick. Vettra passed, Wednesday, January 18, 2023, of cancer shortly after being admitted to the University of Oklahoma Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was born to...

Marolyn L. Hardy, age 85, of Independence passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Medical Lodges Independence. Marolyn was born December 3, 1937 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Charles and Rachel Fox. She attended Arma, Kansas schools graduating from Arma High School.   In 1955 Marolyn married Richard Elliot and the two made their home in Joplin, Mo, who later passed preceding her in death. On May 1, 1979 Marolyn married Richard “Wayne” Hardy and the two made their home in...

Wanda Lee (Botts) Rush long time resident of Independence KS passed away Saturday December 31 surrounded by loved ones at Labette Health Hospital in Parson Ks. She was born on December 14, 1935, in Independence Ks to Roxie and Roy Botts. She graduated from Independence High school in 1953. She Attended Independence Junior college and Wichita state University where she obtained her Elementary education bachelor’s degree. She furthered her education degree obtaining her...

  Dana Marjorie (Rader) Aitken entered God's eternal home on Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Overland Park, KS. Dana was born October 29, 1932 in Independence, KS to Edward and Marjorie (Young) Rader. She grew up in Independence, graduating from Independence High School in 1950. She completed her associate's degree at Independence Community College and attended Pittsburg State University. Dana married Donald Aitken on December 30, 1951 at the First United Methodist Church of...

  Larry was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, in 1944, the son of George and Edna Green. He graduated from Martins Ferry High school in 1962, with huge help from his mentor the late “Bud" Kaiser who taught him drafting and inspired Larry to excel in that field. After high school he moved to California with his brother, Jack Green, and won a position with the Cosmodyne Corporation. In 1964 Larry married Judy Baillie. They were married for 15 years and had two children:...