All Obituaries

Robert Price Foster passed away peacefully January 13, 2022, at his home in Prescott, Arizona.  He was 97.  Born to Caleb George Foster and Mary Edith Price Foster of Elk City, Kansas, Bob was the quintessential small town boy.  He graduated from Elk City High School in 1941 at age 16, leaving home to attend the College of Emporia with only the $100 in his pocket, earned from his paper route and delivering groceries. Bob began his...

Ernest Rex Bearman, 79, Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas.  Friends may register from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the chapel with the family receiving friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the First...

Nancy Sue (Thornberry) Lowry, age 79 of Independence, Kansas passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at the Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas.  Nancy Sue Thornberry Lowry was born April 16, 1942 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Otis and Vesta Thornberry. Nancy grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas and attended schools in Coffeyville.  On February 9, 1958 Nancy married Donald Sanders and to this union three children were born Carrie Sack, Mike Sanders and Donna McBride.  On April 16,...

Virginia L. MacRae, Independence, passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022, at 1:00pm at Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Burial will follow at Harrisonville Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 1:00-7:00pm, with family greeting friends from 5:00-7:00pm. Memorials are suggested to the Hope Church, 301 N. McGee, Caney, KS 67333. These can also be left with the funeral home. Virginia L. MacRae was born on November 11th,...

Pamela Sue Lane, 57, Independence, Kansas. It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Pamela Sue Lane. Her passing came suddenly and unexpectedly. Pam was a positive influence to everyone around her and always put others' needs above her own. If you were fortunate to know her, you experienced her kindness, compassion, and positivity. Pam was born on February 14th, 1964 to Virginia and David Price in Wichita, KS. She was raised in Coffeyville, KS with two older brothers,...

Lifelong Independence resident, Bobby Joe Winebrenner, 75, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 21st, 2021. A celebration of Bobby’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 29th at 2:30 pm at Webb and Rodrick Chapel. Gerald and Myrtle (Eades) Winebrenner welcomed their son Bobby Joe Winebrenner on August 23, 1946, in Independence, Kansas. On June 4th, 1966, Bobby married Sharon Brown at the First Baptist Church in Independence. The two enjoyed 46 years of marriage until her...

Albert Karl Sewell Jr. was born on February 25, 1944, in Independence, KS.  He was the second son of Albert Karl Sewell Sr. and Roberta Maxine Sewell (Cole).  David was Albert’s older brother.  Albert Sr. and Roberta lived in Coffeyville, KS at the time of his birth.   When Albert was 1½ years old, Albert Sr. joined the Navy. Roberta moved David and Albert to Independence into a small apartment. The apartment was located in the old A.P. McBride Mansion...

Pamela Diane Lawrie, 64, of Tulsa, OK., transitions from earth to glory on Sunday, December 12th, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital South.   Pamela was born on May 31st, 1957, in Independence, Ks. The daughter of Edmond Brown and Florene Benson. She attended and graduated from Independence High School. Pamela gave her life to Christ and was a member of St. Johns Baptist Church where she was in charge of the youth choir during Christmas programs. She later joined Calvery Baptist Church,...

LARRY G. SPENCER               Larry G. Spencer, age 73, passed away November 20 at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.             Larry was born in Independence, Kansas, on December 15, 1947, to Lee and Maude Spencer, the youngest of seven children.  He attended Independence schools, graduating from Independence High School in 1966.  He took classes at Independence...

Reta Beth Coursey Smock went to be with her Lord and Savior November 13, 2013 after an extended illness. She was residing at Medicalodges, Independence, Kansas. She was a member of the First Church of God in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Reta was born August 27, 1946 to Marvin Earnest and Eula Elizabeth (nee Thompson) Coursey in Seminole, Oklahoma. Reta had a varied career in the health service industry. The most rewarding was as an office manager in Shawnee. She will be missed by her surviving...