All Obituaries

Dr. Terry “Bryson” Read, 71, passed away peacefully early in the morning of September 25, 2020, at Montgomery Place in Independence, Kansas.  Born in Odessa, Texas, the son of Edith Karon (Terry) and Bryson Earl Read, Bryson graduated from Odessa High School and North Texas State University before entering dental school at The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. Following graduation in 1978, he joined the private dental practice of Dr. Dale Devore, a...

Kameron Jae Cole Timmons earned his beautiful angel wings on September 18th 2020 at 11:54 p.m. His last day on Earth was a beautiful warm day spent with all of his family watching him dance, laugh and run outside chasing his brothers and precious dog Max. Kameron was born on July 23rd 2019 in Chanute Kansas, weighing 8lbs 12oz. To mommy Myshayla Brummett and daddy Bryan Timmons. Even though Kameron's time on Earth was short he managed to touch the hearts and souls of everyone who he...

Randy Lee Winebrenner, age 52 of Independence, Kansas passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his home in Independence, Kansas.  Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 12 at 2:00 p.m. at his home in rural Independence, Kansas.  Randy was born June 17, 1968 to Bobby Joe and Sharon Ann (Brown) Winebrenner. He grew up in Independence, Kansas and graduated from the Independence High School. Randy was a jack of all trades he had currently...

James Eddie Boyd, 80, of Independence, Kansas passed away on September 8, 2020 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. James was the son of Ernest and Minnie Boyd whom are now deceased. He is the brother of 12 siblings. James is the father of, Iona Boyd Carpenter; husband Cornelius Carpenter of Red Bird, Oklahoma. Cassandra Glass Alston; Husband David Alston of Las Vegas, Nevada. Michael A. Glass of Coffeyville, Kansas. Michael Boyd, James Boyd Jr., of Independence, Kansas. Tina...

Franklin “Clark” Bliss age 83, passed on Monday September 7th, 2020. Clark is survived by his wife Karen Sue Bliss of 28 years. Three sons, Ryan and Wife Tammy of Independence, KS Ramon and Randy. Daughter, Cindy Daugherty of Harrisonville, MO Numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Clark was born October 28th 1936 to James Henry Bliss and Susie “Kirkpatrick” Bliss in Paxton, Nebraska. Clark was one of nine children. Clark grew up on the family farm where...

Hilda Elaine (Johnson) Clem, 84, passed away in Independence, Kansas on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Hilda was brought into this world the only child of Frank Henry and Mary Elizabeth Johnson on March 30, 1936 in Washington DC. Hilda attended and graduated from high school in Washington DC. She then married Marvin Clem in Maryland in 1963. In 1970, Marvin and Hilda moved their family to Elk City to make their home. Hilda worked as a cook for USD 446 for 19 years before retiring. Hilda...

Zoa Belle Layton, age 99, who was a long time resident of Independence,KS, passed away August 23, 2020 in Sugarland, TX. Zoa was born in Vinita,OK on May 22, 1921 to Buford and Marie Estes. Zoa grew up in Coffeyville, KS where she attended school. In 1939;she graduated from Field Kindley High School where she was a member of the Tornado Tillies and the Drum and Bugle Corps. She went on to graduate from CCJC where she met her future husband , Doug Layton. They were married on February 22,...

Brenda Joyce McCoy age 73 was born January 9, 1947 in Independence, Kansas to Albert McCoy Sr and Martha (Mitchell) McCoy.  She departed this life on August 14th, 2020. Brenda grew up and attended school in Independence, and she was also a member of Maple Street Baptist Church. Brenda worked several years at Automotive Control Corporation as well as for the Coffeyville Journal.  She retired in 2013 after working at Eagle Estates in Independence, Kansas. She leaves to...

Chase Casey Kyle Holt, 24, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home in Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb and Rodrick Chapel. A Celebration of Chase’s life will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence on Wednesday, August 19th at 10:00 am. On Saturday, August 22nd the family will hold a tree planting memorial and Celebration of Chase’s life at 2:00 pm at Grandma Marla’s house, 1600 Wint Independence, KS 67301. Chase...

Ralph (RJ) Osborn, 96, passed away peacefully late in the morning of July 10 while a patient at Jane Phillips Hospital, Bartlesville.  His children were by his side.   RJ was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma on October 26, 1923 to Ray J and Lena (Tebo) Osborn at the home of his paternal grandparents.  Living in Pawhuska until the age of ten, RJ recalled the “Roaring Twenties,” the “Great Depression,” and the vibrancy of an oil boom town.   As his...