Obituaries

Eric Sundquist

Eric Sundquist

Jan 21, 2018

Eric Hjalmer Sundquist, aged 90, went to his reward on January 21, 2018 in Bernalillo, NM. Eric was a resident of Independence most of his life, moving here in 1963. He lived here until moving to be close to his daughters on October 13, 2017 in New Mexico. Eric was born on May 11, 1927 in Manitoba, Canada to...

Jeanette Wilson

Jeanette Wilson

Jan 19, 2018

Jeanette Fay Wilson, 75, Independence, Kansas passed away on January 19, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. A celebration of Jeanette's Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Living Opportunities, P.O. Box 748...

Mary Garrison

Mary Garrison

Jan 19, 2018

Mary Lee Garrison age 82 of Independence passed away January 19, 2018 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Mary was born in Independence on July 3, 1935 to Clarence and Dorothy (Morrison) Adams. Mary attended local schools and graduated from Independence High School. She was united in marriage to Eugene Garrison on September 25, 1954. The couple was blessed with...

Dean Denney

Dean Denney

Jan 11, 2018

Dean Adrian Denney, 89, of Independence, Kansas passed away the morning of January 11, 2018 at his home with family by his side. A visitation will be held Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel with family from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The memorial service for Dean will take place 10:00 am., Monday, January 15, 2018...

Elinor Ruberson

Elinor Ruberson

Jan 4, 2018

Elinor Ruberson, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on January 4, 2018. She entered this world on May 14, 1924 in Republican City Nebraska, born to Cora G Cowles and Vernon D Bush. She is survived by her son Vernon S Ruberson and daughter-in-law Karen K Ruberson from Peoria AZ, son Charles A Ruberson...

Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks

Jan 1, 2018

Richard D. Brooks rest his eyes eternally on January 1, 2018 at the age of 79. Cremation has taken place and a family only Celebration of Richard's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Mount Hope Cemetery. Friends may register from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Webb &...

Andrew Metcalf

Andrew Metcalf

Dec 15, 2017

Andrew Keith Metcalf age 19 of Independence passed away on December 15, 2017 due to injuries sustained during an automobile accident. Andrew was born at Mercy Hospital in Independence on December 9, 1998 the oldest of three sons to Keith and Deborah "Dede" (LeRoy) Metcalf. Andrew attended local schools and had graduated from Independence High School in May of...

Teddi Malloy

Teddi Malloy

Dec 5, 2017

Teddi "Anne" Malloy was born August 18, 1955, at the Coffeyville Memorial Hospital to Wilbur F. Lesslie and Jean (Newmaster) Lesslie. She grew up in Sycamore, Kansas and attended the Sycamore school in her early school years, transferring to the Independence school system where she graduated from high school in 1973. She attended Independence Community College, Kansas State University,...

Margaret Crosslin

Margaret Crosslin

Dec 4, 2017

Margaret (Marge) E. Crosslin, 93, Coffeyville, Kansas formerly of Elk City, Kansas passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Elk City United Methodist Church with Revered Terry Hatfield officiating burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. Friends may...

Marlene Sheets

Marlene Sheets

Nov 25, 2017

Marlene Kay Sheets, 67, of Independence, lost her battle with cancer November 25, 2017 at her home. Twenty years ago Marlene had won her fight against cancer; hoping to never have to fight that horrible disease again. Visitation will be held at Webb & Rodrick Chapel in Independence November 30th 9am-8pm with family members present from 6pm-8pm. Funeral service...

Ruby Fiscus

Ruby Fiscus

Nov 19, 2017

Ruby Maxine Fiscus, 87, of Mound Valley, Kansas died Sunday November 19, 2017 at home. Funeral services for Ruby will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with burial to follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. Friends may register on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00...

Morris Wilson

Morris Wilson

Nov 12, 2017

Morris "Stub" E. Wilson, 80, Independence, Kansas passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha, Kansas. Funeral services for Stub will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2017 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with burial to follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. Friends may register on Thursday, November 16,...

Joshua Perry

Joshua Perry

Nov 11, 2017

Joshua "Josh" Allen Denton Perry, 33, born to William and Teresa (Bray) Davison on June 9, 1984 in Coffeyville, Kansas. He left this earth to be with our father at 1:09 a.m., on November 11, 2017 surrounded by his family and loved ones, while at home. Josh came into this world full of love and happiness. He never met...

Dolores Gardner

Dolores Gardner

Nov 2, 2017

Dolores A Gardner,87,of Hays Kansas passed away on Thursday November 2,2017. She was born to the late John Chaney and Thelma Haberly Cheney on May 25,1930. Dolores married John Gardner and had three daughters Debby Wyatt of Apple Valley California, Melisa Bolen of Haysville Kansas and Melanie Gardner of Tulsa Oklahoma. Dolores leaves behind sister Wilma (Helmut) Schmeller of...

Betty Neal

Betty Neal

Oct 6, 2017

BETTY McGEE NEAL JUNE 8, 1925 - OCTOBER 6, 2017 Betty Neal, age 92, passed away October 6, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Ok. The daughter of Frank and Bertha Mitchell McGee, she was born June 8, 1925 in Liberty, Kansas. She was one of six children born of this union. Betty and her twin brother Bobby were the youngest...

Carmon Kyle

Carmon Kyle

Oct 3, 2017

Carmon Mark Kyle of Independence, Kansas, passed away at his home on October 3, 2017. Cremation has taken place at the request of the family. A celebration of Carmon's life will be held on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Webb and Rodrick Chapel. Carmon Mark Kyle was born on August 8, 1928, to George and Norissa...

Zetta Tannahill

Zetta Tannahill

Sep 29, 2017

Zetta L. Tannahill, 96, died peacefully Friday afternoon, September 29, 2017, at Oak Point Assisted Living of Kearney, MO. Zetta Louise (Perdue) Tannahill was born June 10, 1921 in Sedan, KS, the daughter of Everett James Perdue and Lottie Pearl (Weaver) Perdue. Zetta graduated from Caney High School. Married Clarence Albert Tannahill on June 14, 1941 in Caney, KS...

Velma Hopper

Velma Hopper

Sep 17, 2017

Velma Lucille Hopper, 103, Wichita, Kansas formerly of Independence, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Kansas Masonic Home in Wichita, Kansas. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2017 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society and may be left with...

Vera Long

Vera Long

Sep 16, 2017

Vera "Pat" Wiltfong Brown Lair Long Passed away September 16, 2017 in Bakersfield, California on her 94th birthday. Date of Birth: September 16, 1923 Place of Birth: Oak Valley, KS Born to James and Josephine (Krider) Wiltfong. Pat attended Viola Rural School, Oak Valley, Kansas and later graduated High School in 1967 in Tranquility, California. In her earlier years...

Rita Conner

Rita Conner

Sep 14, 2017

Rita L Conner, age 85, of Independence, Kansas died September 14, 2017 at Eagle Estates. Cremation has taken place. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Rita was born August 20, 1932 in Opie, Kansas to Ernest and Elizabeth (Erpelding) Dieker. Rita attended and graduated from Emporia High School. She married Jack J. Conner on...