Obituaries

Jun 26, 2020

Ramona Janett Browning age 78 of Independence passed away on June 26, 2020 at Wilson Medical Center.

Ramona was born in Ponca City, OK on September 26, 1941 to Raymond and Hazel (Akers) Browning. The family made Independence their home and that is where she attended local schools and graduated from Independence High School. After...

Jun 24, 2020

Anthony "Tony" Bigley, 55 passed away at St. John's Hospital, in Tulsa Oklahoma on June 24th, 2020. Tony was a resident of Independence for the past 10 years. He was born in Kearny, Arizona and grew up in Joplin Missouri. He worked at Bagcraft and CFI in Joplin, Jaco and Cobalt in Kansas. Tony is survived by his fiancée Deb...

Jun 15, 2020

Norman Dean Polson, age 84, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Monday June 15, 2020 at the Eagle Estates in Independence, KS. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020 at the First Southern Baptist Church with the Pastor Trevor Darr officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Axtell, Kansas at...

Jun 15, 2020

Leland Kingsbury Jr., age 96 of Independence, Kansas passed away Monday, June 15, 2020. Leland was born January 15, 1924 in Fredonia, Kansas to Leland Sr. and Harriett Isabel (Parker) Kingsbury. He grew up in Fredonia, Kansas and attended rural schools. On March 6, 1962 Leland married Wanda Joan Anderson and she preceded him in death on November 20,...

Jun 14, 2020

Oletha (Letha) Mae Michels, age 92, a long time Independence resident passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Morningstar Homes in Neodesha, Kansas.

Oletha was born on March 22, 1928 in Lockwood, Missouri to Ray Polston and Frances Grider Polston. She attended Golden City schools graduating in 1946. Letha attended Draughons Business University in Springfield, Missouri. She...

Jun 5, 2020

Michael Patrick Weimer, Jr., AKA Big Mike, 16, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 in a car accident. Cremation has taken place with Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

Michael Patrick Weimer, Jr. was born on March 31, 2004 in Billings, Montana. He was the son of Rachel Crum and the late Michael Weimer, Sr. He attended kindergarten...

Jun 5, 2020

Sharon J. (Jones, Toomey) Miller, 83, of Independence, KS, was called from her earthly life to join her heavenly Father on June 5, 2020; no more sorrow, no more pain.

Sharon was born Feb 25, 1937, in Cherryvale, KS. She was the fifth of six children born to Charlie L. and Ethel E. (Lewis) Jones. She graduated from...

Jun 1, 2020

Dallas Beem age 72 of Longton, Kansas went eternally fishing June 1, 2020. He passed at his home with his loved ones by his side.

Dallas was born in Ft. Collins, Colorado on March 3, 1948 to Rolland and Norma (Knedlik) Beem. The family made Longton their home when Dallas was in the 6th grade after moving...

May 22, 2020

This is the story of a local man’s amazing lifetime of achievements: Rep. C. Frank Miller.

Frank Miller was born July 3, 1933 in Barranquilla, Colombia, South America.  His parents Ruth and Bill Miller, were Presbyterian missionaries and back in those days the Presbyterian missionaries built schools all over the world.  Frank and his sister Betsy, attended...

May 20, 2020

David Howard Blex

God united David Howard Blex with his heavenly family on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. His parents Marilyn and Chuck Blex and sister Jolene were waiting with open arms to greet him at Heavens door.

David was born June 2, 1953 in Independence, Kansas to Marilyn (Mensch) and Charles Blex. David grew up...

Apr 23, 2020

Dorothy Alieen Wilson

Dorothy Aileen Wilson, age 95, of Neodesha, Kansas died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the Eagle Estates in Independence, Kansas.

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Friends may leave online condolences at...

Apr 20, 2020

Randall “Randy” E. Sanborn

October 26, 1966 - April 20, 2020

Randy was born to Judy and John Sanborn in Wichita KS on October 26, 1966. Randy grew up in Wichita where he attended schools and participated on several baseball teams. Randy was employed at Cessna for over 20 years. He was a Dallas Cowboy...

Apr 20, 2020

“Doc” Charles Lee Empson of Liberty, KS, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones in his home on April 20, 2020. He was 82-years old. Chuck was born on August 20, 1937, at his family’s farm house near Russell Springs, KS. He was the second born and first son of William Thomas Empson and Marjorie Phoebe Empson. Both...

Apr 16, 2020

Kenneth Ray Moore Jr., 30, of Independence, Kansas passed away on April 16, 2020 at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Ken was born on February 6, 1990 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Ken and Mary Moore. He was the youngest of four children. At the age of five, Ken and his siblings were orphaned when his mother and...

Apr 11, 2020

Paul H. Viets

Paul H. Viets of Independence, KS died peacefully at his home on April 11, 2020.  He was born on the family farm in Walnut Township, near Brazilton, KS on October 18, 1932 to John Henry Viets and Martha A. G. (Bennefeld) Viets.  The family relocated to Independence during WWII where Paul attended Zion Lutheran...

Apr 11, 2020

Jesse Goodman, age 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 11, 2020. A limited visitation will be held Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 3:00-5:00pm at Webb & Rodrick Chapel. A private Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Kansas.

Jesse was born December...

Apr 10, 2020

Elizabeth Melissa Sue Moore earned her heavenly wings on April 10, 2020. The family will greet friends at Webb and Rodrick Chapel in Independence, Kansas on Wednesday, April 29th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A private family service will take place at Restlawn Cemetery in Coffeyville where Elizabeth will be laid to rest with her father.

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Mar 29, 2020

Edwin (Ed) Thiessen, 91, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Sunday afternoon March 29, 2020, at his home under the care of Hospice with his wife Betty and his family by his side, following a long battle with cancer. Ed was born on November 17, 1928, to Henry Thiessen and Lydia Jantz Thiessen in Newton, Kansas. He was...

Mar 28, 2020

Dr. Harold James Sauder, 94, of Independence, Kansas, a podiatrist for over 65 years, passed away at his home on March 28, 2020. Dr. Sauder is survived by his wife Martha Sauder, who was the love of his life, his devoted partner and staunchest advocate. They have two daughters, Laura Lynn Stout and Julie Sauder Miller. Throughout his life,...

Mar 27, 2020

Erma Tattershall, 77, beloved Mother and Wife, has joined the angels in heaven with her Momma, Sisters and all the family and friends before her. Her passing was on Friday the 27th of March 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ronnye Tattershall, the love of her life, her 4 children, Lorri Keener, John (Lee)...