Obituaries
D. Craig Whitehead
Feb 8, 2026
D. Craig Whitehead
It is with sadness that we as Craig’s family announce his passing on February 8, 2026 following a long illness. He was 74.
Craig was born on June 28, 1951 in Ogden, Utah. His parents were Junior Darrll Whitehead and Mary Anna (Murray) Whitehead. He was the second of five children. His parents were loving people, and they believed...
Jon William Risner
Feb 6, 2026
Jon William Risner, age 70, of Independence, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Medicalodges.
Jon was born in San Diego, California to Clay and Rusty Risner and was raised in Independence. He attended the Independence school system and graduated from Independence High School in 1974. He later attended Pittsburg State University, where he earned with a bachelor’s degree in...
Ronald Eugene Howard
Jan 24, 2026
Ronald Eugene Howard, 62, of Independence, Kansas, passed away on January 24, 2026. He was born on January 1, 1964, in Independence, Kansas, to Frank Howard and Elizabeth Busby.
Ronald was employed at Cobalt Boats for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Howard.
Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife, Angela Howard; his mother,...
Gary Keith Bridwell
Jan 22, 2026
Gary Keith Bridwell, born September 12, 1948, passed away in his home on January 22nd, 2026, with his wife by his side after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Friends may sign the register on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the chapel...
Bennett L. Wright
Jan 19, 2026
Bennett L. “Benny” Wright, 91, of Independence, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2025, at Eagle Estates in Independence. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Independence Country Club.
Benny was born on January 7,...
Wayne Daniel Betts
Dec 29, 2025
Wayne Daniel Betts Died 12/28/25 from complications with Crohn’s disease.
Wayne was born August 17th, 1973, to Cheryl Gene (Frain) Betts and Robert Wayne Betts at Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington.
He attended schools in various states, graduating from Branson High School, Branson, Missouri, in 1991.He also received certification from the American Broadcasting School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1999, to work in radio.
He...
Flora Mae Fielder
Dec 25, 2025
Flora Mae Fielder, 77, of Longton/Wichita, KS passed away in her home on Thursday, December 25th, 2025. Flora’s Graveside Service will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, January 3rd at Longton City Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Webb & Rodrick Mortuary in Independence, KS. Cards and letters may be sent to 950 S. Cooper St., Wichita, KS 67207.
Flora was born...
Deborah Ryan-Hardy
Dec 24, 2025
Debbie Jane Ryan-Hardy entered peacefully into the loving embrace of her Savior on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., following a brave journey with Lewy Body Dementia. She was 71.
Debbie lived fully, laughing far more than circumstances might have dictated. Quick with a joke and known for her infectious smile, she lifted the spirits of everyone around her....
Sandra Diane Linn
Dec 17, 2025
Sandra Diane (McCabe) Linn, 81, went home to her Lord and Savior on December 17, 2025 in Independence Kansas.Diane was born September 7, 1944 in Neodesha Kansas to Meredith and Polly McCabe of Elk City Kansas. She has a brother Randy McCabe and was preceded in death by her sister Gail Kimzey.She attended Elk City High School where she met...
Richard Felan Wilkins
Dec 11, 2025
Richard (Rick) Wilkins, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2025 in Independence, Kansas. He leaves behind his wife, Judy Gibson Wilkins. They were married for 54 years. Rick was born on September 8, 1946, to Tom and Doris Wilkins and raised by George and Bertha Stanley (an uncle and aunt) along with two brothers and two sisters. Three...
Dawn Renee Castorena
Dec 10, 2025
Dawn R. Castorena, 59, of Independence, Kansas, left this world on December 10, 2025. She was born on March 29, 1966, and spent her life in Independence, where she lovingly raised her family, worked diligently, and built countless meaningful friendships.
Dawn worked as a supervisor at Catalytic and took great pride in her work. She was known for her spunky, outspoken...
Charles Edward Cooper
Dec 9, 2025
Charles Edward Cooper passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Mt Hope Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.
Charles was born on December 2, 1982, in Parsons, Kansas to Richard...
Mary Charlene Garr
Dec 9, 2025
Mary Charlene Garr, 76, of Independence, Kansas, passed away on December 9, 2025. Born on December 15, 1948 to Wilfred Sr. and Mary "Jackie" Heimberger and raised in Independence, she worked as a school bus driver until retirement. She is survived by her husband, John Garr and their daughters, Christie Malone and Johnna Hill, as well as 4 grandchildren and...
Mary Jane Boge
Dec 2, 2025
Mary Jane Bogue, 64, Independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at home. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.
Mary Jane was born December 15, 1960, to Florence Moore in Vanita, Oklahoma. Mary Jane loved spending time with her grandkids and friend’s. She loved Harly Davidson memorabilia and her fur babies.
Mary Jane...
Gertrude Donnelly Boulanger
Dec 2, 2025
Gertrude Donnelly Boulanger, 87, formerly of Independence, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory, with burial to follow in Havana Cemetery, Havana, Kansas. Memorials may be made to FORPAZ and may...
Charlotte Elena Bloomfield
Nov 15, 2025
Charlotte Bloomfield, 75, of Independence, Kansas, passed away on November 15, 2025. She was born on June 5, 1950, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Spencer and Annie Jenkins, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Shawn Bloomfield and spouse Amy Bloomfield, and Kelly Seepersad and spouse Andy Seepersad; her grandchildren Madison, Tylar, Easton, Cal, and Mallory; and her...
Larry L. Wint
Nov 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Leon Wint, aged 80, who departed this life on November 13, 2025. Larry was born on May 14, 1945, in Independence, Kansas, where he spent his early years and later married the love of his life, Judy, on December 7, 1968, at the First Baptist Church in Independence.
An...
Marcella Bertha Ella Fleer
Nov 2, 2025
Marcella Bertha Ella Fleer, 82, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Country Club Care Center. Cremation has taken place under the direction of The Neptune Society. A remembrance service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Warrensburg, MO., on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at noon, after morning worship services.
Marcella was born on November...
Joseph A. Delano
Nov 2, 2025
Joseph A. Delano, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on November 2, 2025, in Independence, Kansas, at the age of 84. He was born January 2, 1941, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, as the 6th of 9 boys to Harold and Mazelle Delano.
Joe proudly served his country, joining the U.S. Army on December 23, 1959, with one year of...
Hoite C. Caston
Nov 1, 2025
Hoite Cates Caston
November 7, 1941 - November 1, 2025
Hoite Cates Caston, 83, of Shawnee, Kansas, formerly of Independence, Kansas, and Hollywood, California, passed away in hospice on November 1, 2025, in Lenexa, Kansas, surrounded by his loving family. He faced a 22-year battle with prostate cancer linked to Agent Orange exposure from his service in Vietnam.
Hoite enjoyed an extraordinary career...
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