Obituaries

May 25, 2021

Sueretta M. Beach, 68, Neodesha, Kansas passed away on Friday, May 25, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. No services are planned at this time. Suretta was born October 28, 1952, in Independence, Kansas to Fred and Mary (Smith) Beach. She attended and graduated...

May 23, 2021

Wesley Allen McPheeters, age 73 of Independence, KS, passed away on May 23, 2021 at his home.

Wesley was born in Oklahoma City, OK on April 30, 1948 to Vernon L. and Dorothea M. (Hall) McPheeters. The family lived in Chelsea, OK before moving to Independence, KS. Wesley attended local schools, including a one room country school...

May 19, 2021

Harold Lewis Tetrick, Master Gunnery Sergeant US Marine Corp (ret) was born on February 4, 1928 to Lester and Mayme (Green) Tetrick in Independence, Kansas, and died in LaPorte, Texas on May 19, 2021. His school years were spent in Independence, Kansas with this bother Glenn Tetrick, and sisters Rosalee (Tetrick) McConnell and Marge (Tetrick) Rodrick. Following graduation from...

May 9, 2021

George Dale Belcher, MD, Colonel USAF (ret) was born on June 10, 1934, to Charles Peter and Ola Sybil (Snow) Belcher, in Kansas City, MO, and died in Coffeyville, KS, on May 9, 2021.  His school years were spent in Independence, KS, with his sisters, Mary Lou, Helen, Mona, Virginia, and Norma.  During an introductory Bible class at Wheaton...

May 6, 2021

Louis “Fuzzy” Victor Michael Davis, 70 of Independence, Kansas passed away at his home on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

Fuzzy was born on November 13, 1950 in Independence, Kansas to Emanuel and Nettie (Wright) Davis. He attended the Independence school system. Through the years, Fuzzy worked various jobs around Independence. He married Betty Brown in December of...

Apr 30, 2021

Robyn Kay (Postier) Link, 65 of Independence, Kansas passed away at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Friday, April 30, 2021.

Robyn was born on September 29, 1955 in Stafford, Kansas to Delmer and Billie (Dove) Postier. Robyn attended and graduated from Stafford High School in 1974. She then graduated from Pratt Community College, earning...

Apr 25, 2021

Dollie Mae (Hannigan) Hedges passed away at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City on Thursday, April 29th at 1:00 pm.

Born the eldest child of 9, Dollie was welcomed into this world on January 28, 1934 in Cleo Springs, Oklahoma to...

Apr 23, 2021

Carrie Ann Hill Delano Bacon, 45, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Presbyterian Hospital in Plano, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory, with burial to follow in the Lutheran Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 28th,...

Apr 19, 2021

Rodney “Hot Rod” Wayne Vannoster of Independence, Kansas passed away during the early morning hours of April 19th, surrounded by loved ones at Jane Phillips in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The family asks, those who would like to pay their respects to please join them in rejoicing at a Celebration of Life ceremony, May 1st at 1pm at the Caney Valley...

Apr 16, 2021

James Curtis Hiner, Jr. (Jimmy) was born in Muskogee, OK on June 5, 1953 to Charlotte (Ross) and James C. Hiner, Sr.  Jimmy passed on to be with our Father in Heaven on April 16, 2021 after an unexpected and brief illness.  He was 67 years old.

Jimmy grew up and graduated from Broken Arrow, OK High...

Apr 11, 2021

Robert Augustus “Bob” Wesley, age 92, of  Independence, died at his home on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 20th, 2021, 10:00am at St. Andrew Catholic Church with Reverend Father Zachary Pinaire officiating.  Burial is under the direction of Webb & Rodrick in Independence.  Reciting of the Rosary will precede the...

Apr 5, 2021

Barbara Ann Benson, 63, was called home on April 5, 2021.  She was born on April 24, 1957, in Independence, Kansas to Richard E. Fienen and Elizabeth L. Brewster Fienen.  She was a life-long resident of Independence, attending Zion Lutheran School through the 8th grade and graduating from Independence Senior High School.

She married Mark Alexander and...

Apr 3, 2021

Charles V. “Scatter” Rexwinkle, 87, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his residence, Country Place Senior Living.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at First Southern Baptist Church of Independence.  The family will greet visitors on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until service time.  Burial will follow in...

Mar 22, 2021

Belinda Kaye McClendon, 48, gained her angel wings on March 22, 2021, at her residence in Fall River, Ks. Belinda was born March 1st, 1973, in Lawrence, Ks to Judy Faulkner and Leland McClendon. She spent most of her childhood with her two sisters and bestfriend Mekelle Stowe. Belinda loved being a free spirit. She unknowingly touched anyone's life...

Mar 13, 2021

Dorothy June Clemmer, 96 of Independence, Kansas passed away at Medicalodges of Independence on Saturday, March 13th, 2021.

Dorothy was born on June 30, 1924 in Independence to Robert and Bernice (Currie) Russell. She attended the Independence schools and graduated from Independence High School. In May of 1947, Dorothy married Kenneth Earl Clemmer in Independence. Dorothy and...

Mar 9, 2021

Michael Byron Walker  72, of Independence, KS passed away March 9, 2021 at home. Michael was born February 6, 1949 to Maline Walls and Jack Walker. Michael was the youngest of four children. He attended elementary through high school, and college in Independence, KS. Michael married Connie Woodley they later divorced. Michael was drafted into the US Army on...

Mar 5, 2021

Sarah Alice Gartner age 87 of Independence Ks. passed away on March 5, 2021 with her loved ones around her.

Alice was born on April 8, 1933 in Sedan Ks.to William Ernest and Valeria Alice (Wilson) Logsdon. Alice was raised in Sedan and went to school there, Alice met Henry at the sedan State fair and it was love at...

Feb 4, 2021

Louise Delia Solis passed away February 4, 2021 in Independence, Kansas surrounded by family.

Jan 22, 2021

Dyarl Newkirk age 90 of Elk City, Kansas passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Montgomery Place in Independence, Kansas.

Dyarl was born May 4, 1930 in Independence, Kansas to Dyarl L. and Laura L. (Dean) Newkirk. He grew up in Elk City, Kansas and graduated from the Elk City High School in 1949. Dyarl then joined...

Jan 19, 2021

Rose Mary Rinne, 94 of Independence Kansas passed away at 12:57 AM, January 19, 2021 at Montgomery Place, LTC in Independence.  Rose Mary was born February 24, 1926 North of Dodge City Kansas to William and Gladys (Trent) Hessman.  She the eldest of 8 children was raised on a farm/ranch 20 miles North West of Dodge City.

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