Obituaries
Benny L. Darbro
Oct 23, 2024
Benny Lee Darbro was born October 21st, 1926, on the family homestead southwest of Elk City, Kansas to Daniel and Naomi Darbro. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel in Independence, Kansas with burial to follow in Oak Hill Cemetery Elk City, Kansas. The family will greet visitors On Friday, November 1,...
Curtis Tex Smith
Oct 22, 2024
Curtis Tex Smith, born October 6, 1945, left this world for Heaven on October 22, 2024, after a two month stay at Jane Phillips Hospital in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Curtis grew up in Middleburg, Virginia where he learned to ride horses and participated in fox hunts. At age 17, he joined the United States Army, serving two terms in Vietnam upon returning...
Michael A. Carpenter
Oct 3, 2024
Michael A. Carpenter (Mike), 75, of Independence, Kansas, passed away October 3, 2024, at Advena Living of Cherryvale, Kansas. At the family’s request cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held November 16, 2024, from 2pm-4pm at Independence Country Club.
Mike was born the son of James K. and Juanita (Marler) Carpenter on July 21, 1949, in Independence,...
Mike Leon Hare
Oct 2, 2024
Mike Leon Hare, 55, Independence, Kansas passed away at home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, October 10th, 2024. The family will greet visitors from 10 am to 12 pm at Webb and Rodrick Chapel located at 306 W. Main Street, Independence, KS. From this location...
Linda Elizabeth Sayers
Sep 26, 2024
Linda Elizabeth Sayers passed away at the Labette Health Center in Parsons, Kansas, on Thursday, September 26, 2024.She was born to Richard “Dick” Sayers, and Beulah (Turkle) Sayers on April 13, 1944, in Independence, Kansas. Other than completing her Social Work Degree at KU, and a short residence in Kansas City, she was a lifelong Independence resident. Linda is survived...
Thomas Dean Mavers
Aug 28, 2024
Thomas Dean Mavers, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma at the age of 75. Born on September 25, 1948, in Independence, Kansas. Thomas was a man whose spirit and love for family shaped his life in the most beautiful ways.
A jack of all trades, Thomas was known for his...
Bob C. Overton
Aug 13, 2024
Robert C. Overton, affectionately known as Bob to all, passed away on August 13, 2024, in his hometown of Independence, Kansas. He was born on September 14, 1950, in the same city, to his loving parents, Dale and Louis Overton, who preceded him in death.
Bob led a fulfilling life marked by dedication and hard work. After attending and graduating from...
Ozel Pouncil Jr.
Aug 4, 2024
Ozel Pouncil Jr., 61, Independence, Kansas passed away on Sunday August 4, 2024 at home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 12, 2024 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in independence, Kansas. Arrangements are in care of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.
Kurtis Goodman
Jul 29, 2024
William “Kurtis” Goodman, 58, Independence, Kansas passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at St. John’s hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. The family will greet visitors on Monday, August 5, 2024 from 6:00 –...
Forest James Gates
Jul 27, 2024
Forest James Gates, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grand father passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, at Montgomery Place Nursing Home. He was born on February 2, 1935, in Sedan, Kansas, to Forest and Gertrude Gates.
Forest dedicated most of his professional life to being a truck driver, showcasing his work ethic and commitment throughout his career. In addition...
Janet Renee Ainesworth
Jul 26, 2024
Janet Renee Aineswoth age 53 passed away at Advena Living Nursing Home in Cherryvale, Kansas on Friday, July 26, 2024, after a lifetime of health issues.
Janet was born to Michael and Janice (Malicoat) Aineswoth in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She spent her childhood and adolescence in Bartlesville where she completed her education at Bartlesville High School. Janet’s parents later divorced, but their...
Jerry Doyle Stigall
Jul 15, 2024
Jerry Doyle Stigall, 91 of Independence, Kansas passed away on Monday July 15, 2024, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.Funeral services will be Friday July 19th at 10:00am at Webb & Rodrick Chapel & Crematory with military burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, KS. The family will greet visitors on Thursday July 18th from 6:00 to 8:00...
Theta Dawn Hinson
Jul 6, 2024
Theta Dawn (Reid) Hinson, Age 83 passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. The family will greet visitors from 5:00-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the chapel. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence,...
Kenny Brown
Jun 30, 2024
Kenneth (Kenny) Murle Brown, age 75 of Independence, Kansas, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at his home on June 25, 2024. He was born in Racine, Missouri to Murle Daniels and Ruth Ann McReynolds on April 19, 1949 and was adopted a year later by Lewis and Anna Belle Brown of Joplin.
Kenny was a remarkable man and was...
Michael DeMoss
Jun 28, 2024
David Michael DeMoss was born on January 25, 1953, in Independence, Kansas to David McFarland DeMoss and Winifred Shirley Lattin DeMoss.
A medical condition at birth left Michael with extensive paralysis of the right side of his body but he dealt with that disability with a positive and determined attitude which endeared him to all in the community who knew him.
He...
Teresa Ilene (Bly) Bell
Jun 28, 2024
Teresa Ilene (Bly) Bell, 72, Independence, Kansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. , Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. The family will greet...
Robert D Daniels Sr.
Jun 25, 2024
Robert D. Daniels Sr. 90, Elk City, Kansas passed away June 25, 2024 at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 28, 2024 at The First Christian Church in Elk City, Kansas. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City. The family will greet visitors on Friday from 9:00 a.m., until service time at...
Wynnel S. Wright
Jun 20, 2024
In Loving Memory of Wynnel Sophia Shoemake Wright
Wynnel Sophia Shoemake Wright 81, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2023, at home. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday June 24, 2024, at Truth Tabernacle in Independence, Kansas.
Wynnel Sophia Shoemake Wright, born on May 31, 1943, in Graham, Texas,...
Preston L. Edwards
May 31, 2024
Preston L. Edwards Jr., 80, Independence, Kansas passed away on May 31st, 2024 in his Independence home. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. A Memorial Service open to family and friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel in Independence, Kansas.
Preston was...
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