Obituaries

Oct 1, 2021

Anna Marie Eytcheson, 58, of Independence, went home to her Lord Jesus October 1, 2021 at Montgomery Place after a quick decline in health due to liver cancer.  Anna was born November 12, 1962 in Attica, Kansas to Earl and Mildred Floyd, both deceased, the youngest of 6 children.   She is survived by her two sisters, Nan (John) Mothes...

Sep 22, 2021

Jane Anglen Stryker (nee Clark) passed away peacefully at the Hilltop Manor Nursing Home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in Cunningham, Kansas.  Jane was 94 years old.

Mrs. Stryker was born on April 21, 1927, in Lawrence, Kansas to her parents, Dr. Porter M. and Parthenia (Pat) Clark.  She grew up in Independence, Kansas and graduated from...

Sep 16, 2021

Karl Lang, 65, of Independence, KS passed in peace at home with his loved ones by his side on Thursday, September 16, 2021 after battling cancer. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 at 10:00am at Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

Karl was born May 15, 1956 in Fort Scott, KS to James and Theresa Lang. He married his lovely bride in North Dakota at a...

Sep 14, 2021

Reynaldo Junior Velasquez, Independence, passed away on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021. Cremation has taken place with Webb & Rodrick Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, September 24th, 2021 at 111am, visitation will be from 10-11am. Reynaldo Junior Velasquez was born June 4th, 1966 in Upland, California. He was the son of Rose...

Aug 31, 2021

Kenneth Carl Uitts, 86, of independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at home. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Independence Bible Holiness Church with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will greet visitors on Friday, September 3, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Webb &...

Aug 23, 2021

Mary "Diane" Lovett, 76, of Independence, Kansas, passed away at Eagle Estates on Monday, August 23, 2021. Graveside services will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas on Tuesday, August 31st at 10:00 am.

Diane was born on August 20, 1945 in Independence, Kansas to Virtes and Madeline (Wadman) Tweedie. Growing up in Independence, Diane...

Aug 22, 2021

Chad Newmaster, 46, of Caney, KS, unexpectedly passed away on August 22nd, 2021 after battling Covid-19. Chad was born on December 23rd, 1974 to Alvin and Betty Newmaster in Independence, KS. He took on life with laughter and determination and had a personality that captivated and inspired his friends and family, giving them years of smiles. He wore many hats...

Aug 13, 2021

Daniel Ray Hudson, born in Pratt, Kansas on July 19, 1954, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, on Friday evening August 13, 2021, due to complications from COVID 19.

Daniel was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish. Daniel is preceded in death by his father, Charles and his mother, Evelyn, and...

Aug 8, 2021

Kathy Jean Nading, 69, went home to Jesus on August 8th, 2021. She passed away at Grove Hospital in Oklahoma. She was born December 3rd, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was the middle daughter to her parents, who she loved most dearly, Barbara and Benny Nading.  She was a graduate of South High School in Wichita, Kansas.

Aug 3, 2021

Beverly Gale Maxwell, 85 of Independence passed away at Parsons Presbyterian Manor on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Beverly’s life will be held at Webb and Rodrick Chapel on Thursday, August 12th at 2:00pm.

Mrs. Maxwell was born on July 14, 1936 in Sylvia, KS, the daughter of William Gale...

Jul 31, 2021

Nora A. Gruver, 73, of Mound Valley, Kansas passed away on July 31, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. at the chapel and graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 4, 2021 at Havana Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.

Jul 29, 2021

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,...

Jul 29, 2021

Marsha Gale LeRoy, age 80, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, July 29th after a short battle with COVID.

Marsha was born on September 3, 1940, in Cedarvale, Kansas. She lived in Cedarvale, Augusta and Independence, KS. She attended Independence High School graduating in 1958 & Independence Community Junior College.

On August 23, 1959,...

Jul 21, 2021

Henry Lewis LeRoy, Jr., age 82, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 21st with his family by his side.

Jr. (as his friends liked to call him) was born on August 8, 1938, in Pittsburg, Kansas. He lived in Pittsburg, KS for several years and then moved to Independence, KS. He attended Independence High School...

Jul 19, 2021

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...

Jun 30, 2021

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...

Jun 22, 2021

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...

Jun 14, 2021

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...

Jun 13, 2021

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

May 31, 2021

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...