Obituaries

Feb 3, 2022

Olive Delight Taylor, 87, passed away at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022.

Olive was born in Welda, Kansas to Daniel and Gladys (Rew) Hoffmeier on February 13, 1934. After graduating from Humboldt High School, she moved to Topeka and worked at an insurance company. On April 10, 1960, she married Charles “Albert”...

Feb 1, 2022

Gary Lee Redman, 87, resident of Independence and former long-time resident of Elk City, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at his home.

Gary was born on January 26, 1935, in Independence, Kansas, the son of Frank and Cora (Parks) Redman. He was a graduate of Independence High School, ICC and Mechanical School in Kansas City....

Jan 30, 2022

Spencer Lewis Smith was born on July 6, 1972 in Independence, Kansas and passed away on January 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Loma Sue Smith. Left to mourn his loss is his dad and stepmom, Paul and Alta Smith, his sister, Laurinda Rutledge, and nephew and wife Mykel and Eden Mellen.

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Jan 13, 2022

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 0 in his pocket, earned...

Jan 8, 2022

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...

Dec 27, 2021

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...

Dec 23, 2021

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,...

Dec 22, 2021

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....

Dec 21, 2021

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...

Dec 19, 2021

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...

Dec 12, 2021

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...

Nov 20, 2021

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...

Nov 13, 2021

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...

Nov 12, 2021

William Michael Britt gained his heavenly wings on November 12, 2021 at the Medicalodes in Independence, Kansas.

The family is requiring masks to be worn to the Celebration of Life Services which will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 19, 2021 at the Webb & Rodrick Chapel in Independence, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Mount...

Nov 9, 2021

William”Bill” Thomas Newkirk II, 65, passed suddenly Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 a the First United Methodist Church at 10:00am. Visitation will be Monday the 15th at Webb & Rodrick Chapel, 5:00-7:00pm. Memorials may be left to First United Methodist Church in Bill’s...

Nov 3, 2021

Betty Ann Collins born February 21, 1938 to Clarence and Lorraine Owens, passed away November 3, 2021. She is survived by her two brothers Keith and Steven Owens, her three sons; Doug Collins, Chris Collins his wife Tammy, and Mike Collins, grandchildren; Ashley Emberson her husband Gene Pate Collins his wife Courtney, Calvin Collins, and Ian Collins, great-grandchildren Trevor,...

Nov 2, 2021

Margaret Swearingen Mordy, age 75, of Grove, OK, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, after battling cancer.

Margaret was born on September 21, 1946, in Nevada, MO, to John Wallace “Jack” and Josephine (Jackson) Swearingen. She was raised and educated in Nevada and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in business and accounting....

Nov 2, 2021

William Wade Shipley was born in Boonville, Missouri on July 12, 1925, to William Wade  and Grace Odneal Shipley.  Both were teachers. He died at Eagle Estates, Independence, KS on November 2, 2021 at age 96.

Wade’s  father died at age 35 of typhoid fever on August 4, 1926 while attending Columbia University in NYC where he...

Oct 21, 2021

Dennis Eugene Cox was born to Donald Eugene Cox and Betty (Dwyer) Cox on November 19, 1950 in Independence, KS. After several months of illness, Dennis went to heaven on October 21, 2021.

Dennis graduated from Independence High School in 1968. Shortly after, he enlisted with the United States Navy, serving four years with an honorable discharge...

Oct 14, 2021

Peggy Jean Maugans-Belt passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, in Grove, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas at 11:00 am.

Peggy was born on August 27, 1951, to Donald and Phyllis (Trotter) Maugans. Peggy grew up and spent her childhood in Independence, graduating from...