Obituaries
Alvin Miessler, Jr.
Apr 1, 2015
Gone Fishin Alvin G. Miessler Jr. longtime Independence resident and business owner passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at home. Cremation has taken place and a visitation will be Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory from 9:00 a.m., - 8:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., The family...
Harold Brickens
Mar 29, 2015
Harold E. Brickens, age 88 of Independence, passed away at his home on March 29, 2015 surrounded by his family, holding the hand of his wife. Harold was born on July 18, 1926 in Carrollton, Missouri to James and Ella (Peterson) Brickens. Harold and his 2 sisters were raised in Iola where he attended and graduated from high school....
Sydney Andrews
Mar 20, 2015
Sydney H. Andrews, age 88, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at Eagle Estates in Independence, Kansas. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the First Christian Church in Independence with cremation to follow. Friends may register on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 12 noon - 7:00 p.m., with the family receiving guest from 5:00...
Ben Day
Mar 16, 2015
Ben B. Day, age 80, of Independence, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015, at his home in Independence. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Saturday, March 21st at 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church. The register book will be available to sign on Friday, March 20th from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the...
William Kinnamon
Mar 16, 2015
William "Bill" Robert Kinnamon, passed away March 16, 2015. He was born November 1, 1922 to Albert and Jenny Pearl (Pierce) Kinnamon in Longton, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his wife Leona and brother Edward. Although originally from this area Bill and Leona moved to Chesterfield, Michigan in the 1940's to be near his mother Pearl when...
David Dennis
Mar 16, 2015
David Bovaird Dennis, age 88, peacefully passed away on March 16, 2015, at Montgomery Place in Independence, KS. The family invites friends to sign the register at Webb and Rodrick on Thursday, March 19, 2015, from 8 am to 8 pm with family greeting friends from 5 pm to 7 pm. A private burial will be held at Mount...
Martha Hill
Mar 15, 2015
Martha L. Hill, 84, of Independence and former Cherryvale resident, died early Sunday morning at the Medical Lodge of Independence where she has been admitted a few days before. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Potts Chapel of Cherryvale with the Reverend Stephanie Snyder, granddaughter of Mrs. Hill, officiating. Interment will be at the...
Ruby Kelley
Mar 14, 2015
Ruby M. Kelley entered rest on Saturday March 14th, 2015 at 5am in her home with family by her side. Ruby M. Kelley was born March 20th, 1943 in Tyro, KS. She attended school in Coffeyville, KS. She lived in Cherryvale, Kansas most of her life. She worked for Emerson Electric Company for over 30 years as a motor...
Mary Mazzone
Mar 6, 2015
Mary A Mazzone, age 89, of Independence, Kansas, died Friday, March 06, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Independence. Mary was born the daughter of Michael and Helen (Kaptur) Krol in Harvey Illinois. She grew up in Harvey and attended school there. Following the death of her father when she was 9 years old, she worked in the nearby onion...
Laverne Harris
Mar 4, 2015
Laverne H. Harris, 90, Independence, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Montgomery Place in Independence, Kansas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 9, 2015 at Gault Hall Chapel in The First United Methodist Church in Independence with Reverend Melanie Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The...
Mary Bailey
Feb 28, 2015
Mary A. Bailey, age 81 of Independence, passed away on February 28, 2015 at her home. Honoring Mary's wishes cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held on Friday March 6, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Melanie Adams officiating. Friends may register on Thursday from 9am to 5pm at...
John Hinson
Feb 27, 2015
John "Terry" Hinson JR; 77, Sycamore, Kansas passed away Friday, February 27, 2015 at home. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. Friends may register on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 8: oo am - 8:00 pm with...
William Hauser
Feb 24, 2015
William "Bill" Hauser, age 86, of Hawthorn, Florida passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Palatka, Florida after an extended illness. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2015 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel in Independence, Kansas. Visitation is from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mount...
Lt. Faulkner
Feb 23, 2015
Lt. Colonel Ernest L. Faulkner, 91, died February 23, 2015, in Reno, NV. Ernie was born July 16, 1923 in Chicago, IL, the son of Charles and Laura (Swaffort) Faulkner. In 1943, he married Evelyn Phillis in Independence, where they lived for the majority of their 62-year marriage. The couple met during World War II when the test pilot...
Verlin Osburn
Feb 21, 2015
Verlin Floyd "Ozzie" Osburn, 94, Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Montgomery Place in Independence. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel with Reverend Gerald Eytchinson of the Epiphany Church officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery with Military Honors provided by Fort Riley and V.F.W....
Lary Wolverton
Feb 21, 2015
Lary Dale Wolverton, 52, Pittsburg, Kansas, formerly of Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at home. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2015 at The First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Darren Melton officiating, burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Friends may sign the register book from 1:00 pm - 8:00...
Dolores Martinez
Feb 16, 2015
Dolores Earlene Martinez, age 79, of Independence passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Montgomery Place. Funeral services will be on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at Webb & Rodrick Chapel & Crematory with Chaplain Mike Graham officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorials to AWOL and memorials...
Bernice Jenkins
Feb 5, 2015
Bernice "B" Jenkins, age 82, of Independence, Kansas died February 15, 2015 at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2015 at the Webb & Rodrick Chapel & Crematory with the Pastor Darren Melton of the First Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial will follow...
Leann Nelson
Feb 1, 2015
LeAnn Lucille Yoakum Nelson age 46, of Independence, KS passed away February 1, 2015 at Mercy Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 13th at First United Methodist Church. The family suggests memorials be made to Ronald McDonald House or Donors Choice and may be sent to the Chapel LeAnn was born...
Opal Ewing
Jan 28, 2015
Opal Lorene Ewing age 92, of Independence, passed away on January 28, 2015 at Medicalodges of Independence. The family invites friends to sign the register and share memories on Sunday February 1, 2015 from 4pm to 6pm at Webb & Rodrick Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Monday February 2, 2015 at 3:00pm at Mount Hope Cemetery...