Obituaries

Nov 18, 2022

Ozell Pouncil Sr, 85, Independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. The family will greet visitors on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the chapel....

Nov 17, 2022

Stephen Howard Fielder, 78, of Longton, Kansas passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Stephen’s Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at The United Methodist Church in Longton, Kansas with burial to follow at the Longton City Cemetery. Friends may greet...

Oct 27, 2022

Melony Anne (Meier) Anderson, 69, Independence, Kansas passed away at home on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Cremation has taken place and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Melony was born March 16, 1953, in Shippenville, PA, to Leonard G. and Georgia M. (Claypool) Meier. She attended local schools. At the age...

Oct 17, 2022

Anna Marie (Gentry) Darbro passed away on October 17th, 2022, at Morning Star Care Home in Neodesha, Kansas. Visitation will be Thursday, October 20th, 2022, from 12-5pm at Webb and Rodrick Chapel. Graveside service will take place on October 21st, 2022 beginning at 2pm at Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas.

Anna Marie Gentry was born...

Oct 11, 2022

Lois Y. Howard, 84, Independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M.., Friday, October 14, 2022, at Fairview Cemetery in Mildred, Kansas.

Lois was born February 4, 1938, in Mildred, Kansas. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Howard and one son,...

Oct 7, 2022

Avana Pouncil Jr., 86, Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 9:00 a.m., until service time. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in...

Oct 3, 2022

Betty Cravens, 97, of Lenexa KS passed to her heavenly home on October 3, 2022. She suffered a neck injury from a fall on September 13 from which she was unable to recover. Betty was born November 20, 1924 in Parsons KS to Lee and Beatrice Goodnight. She is the last of eight siblings to survive.  A graveside service will...

Oct 1, 2022

Melissa Jean Bruce, 43, Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma with her family by her side. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 7, 2022, at the Elk City Nazarene Church...

Sep 29, 2022

Marty D. Raney, 60, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas due to injuries received in an accident. Friends may register on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 12 Noon until 7:00 p.m., with the family greeting guest from 5-7:00 p.m., at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Following the visitation cremation will take place. Memorial contributions may be made...

Sep 24, 2022

Larry Yeubanks, age 81, died Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Wichita, KS. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory 306 W. main Street, Independence, Kansas 67301. In lieu of flowers, donations to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice 313 S. Market...

Sep 13, 2022

Edward Wilson Davis Jr., 60, of Independence, Kansas formally of Baltimore, Maryland passed away at his home in Independence, Kansas on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Ed was born October 30, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland to Edward Wilson Davis Sr. and Barbara Jane (Carlo) Davis. Ed...

Sep 12, 2022

Ronnye's journey started on September 2nd, 1937 in Hamilton, Missouri. He grew up in Chicago but spent his summers with his grandparents on their farm in northern Missouri. Ronnye would ride the train by himself which developed his love for trains. He attended college in Mississippi and entertained himself playing saxophone in a jazz band. Music has always been...

Sep 9, 2022

Vicki Lynn Gress passed away at home on September 9, 2022 in Caney, KS.

Vicki was born April 12, 1951 in Independence, KS to Russell and Maxine (Overfield) Hudson.

She grew up in Independence, graduated from Independence High School in 1969 and attended Independence Community Junior College.

On June 5, 1970 Vicki was...

Sep 3, 2022

June M. Miller, 75, Cherryvale, Kansas passed away on September 3, 2022, in Owasso, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.

June was born in St. Paul Minnesota to James Martin Hayse. and Julia Ann (Sherwood) Hayse. June was preceded in death by her...

Aug 31, 2022

The Lord called Betty E. Godsey home to be with her husband Harvey who she missed very much on August 31, 2022. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 5, 2022 at The Church of the Brethern 920 W. Myrtle Street, Independence, Kansas. Memorials may be made to Kid...

Aug 13, 2022

John Richard Burck came into this world on June 22, 1942.  He told his last inappropriate joke and then escaped this mortal realm, surprisingly, without much fight on August 13, 2022 at Wilson Medical Center after a short battle with throat cancer just in time to spiritually attend every Kansas City Chiefs game this season.  The son of Erwin...

Aug 4, 2022

Billy Ray Padley, 81, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at home. Cremation has taken place and a joint Memorial Celebration of Life Service for Bill, and his beloved wife Shirley "Nana" Padley will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Neodesha City Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Bill may be made to...

Jul 31, 2022

Richard “Wayne” Hardy, 93, Independence, Kansas passed away at home on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday August 5, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church.

Wayne was born April 11, 1929, to Richard Glen and Hazel S. Massey in Union, Missouri. Wayne attended...

Jul 31, 2022

Amber Lenee Beckenholdt, 40, Elk City, Kansas passed away in an automobile accident on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. The family will greet visitors from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Friday, August 5,...

Jul 31, 2022

Mary Catherine (Boner) Tarry, recently of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on July 31 at the age of 101.

Mary Kay was born on March 7, 1921, in Independence, Kansas, to Mary Exie (Searle) Boner and Emanuel Wesley Boner. She was the youngest child, with four siblings — Helen, Maxine, Marion and Richard — all of whom...