Obituaries
Narendra C. Patel
Jan 4, 2024
Narendra C. Patel, 77, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Labette Health in Parson, Kansas. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.
Leola Tharp-Nichols
Jan 2, 2024
Leola Leek Tharp Nichols passed January 2, 2024, after a short illness at the age of 98 years old at Lebonon Nursing Home in Lebonon, Missouri.
She was the daughter of Fred Erwin Leek and Ionia Calvert (Searight). Born Aug 11, 1925, in Independence, Kansas. Her family ran the “Lunch Wagon” “Leek’s Lunchroom” was known for their great...
Leseley J. Simpson
Jan 2, 2024
Leseley J. Simpson, age 85, Independence, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Eagle Estates in Independence.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan 8, 2024 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. A private burial in Mount Hope Cemetery will follow.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Independence Children’s Summer...
Brent Lavoy Littleton
Dec 29, 2023
Brent Lavoy Littleton, 61, of Independence, Kansas, died on Friday, December 29, 2023, unexpectedly but peacefully and surrounded by family.
Raised on a ranch in Texas, Brent learned at a young age to work hard while appreciating the beauty and splendor of God’s creations. He grew up working cattle, riding horses, and being playfully teased by four older...
Patrick O. Fowler
Dec 26, 2023
Patrick O. Fowler 75, of Elk City, Kansas passed away quietly in his home on Tuesday December 26, 2023, with his wife Reunae and daughter Stacy by his side. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Graveside Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024 at The First Christian Church in...
Terry J. Wade
Dec 24, 2023
Terry J. Wade 54, of Neodesha, Kansas passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at home in Neodesha, Kansas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. No services are planned currently.
Terry was born March 30, 1969 in Gravette, Arkansas to Richard E. and Norm L. (Bates) Wade. Terry attended Gravette schools....
Winifred Joyce Graham
Dec 23, 2023
Winifred Joyce Graham, 95, passed away December 23, 2023, at Deb Long-Thomas home in Liberty Kansas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. No services are planned currently.
Winifred was born April 6,1928, in Platte, South Dakota to Helmer and Josephine Berthina (Romnerim) Peterson. After she graduated from the 8th grade she taught...
Frank Maurice O'Mara
Dec 12, 2023
Frank Maurice O’Mara, 63, passed away December 12, 2023, at his home in Elk City Kansas. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday February 9, 2024, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.
Frank is survived by his Mother Minnie Jeanean O’Mara (Jeanie) of Lakehills Texas, his sister Marsha Blanke, of...
William (Waylon) Bruce Justice Jr.
Dec 8, 2023
William (Waylon) Bruce Justice Jr., 59, passed away on December 8, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 16 at 12:00 p.m. at 1603 Meadow Road, Cherryvale, Kansas for family and close friends.
Waylon was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on February 6, 1964 to Ozetta Mae Long and William Bruce Justice Sr.
He loved playing the...
Peggy Irene O'Neill Worl
Dec 3, 2023
Peggy Irene O’Neill Worl, 88, Independence, Kansas passed away on December 3, 2023, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. Cremation has been requested and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church in Independence, Kansas. The family will greet visitors from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on...
Bonnie G. (Barnett) Sherman
Nov 30, 2023
Bonnie G. (Barnett) Sherman, 69, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Ascension St. John’s Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory and a family memorial will be held at a later date.
Bonnie was born January 11, 1954, in Spokane, Washington to James Robert and...
Charlotte C. Muse
Nov 29, 2023
Charlotte Colleen McAninch Muse earned her wings and went to walk with the angels on November 28, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of service in Independence, but her greatest achievement is her family and the memories she created with them.
Charlotte was born April 3, 1939 in Centerville, Iowa, to Jessie Irene (Sheldon) and John William McAninch....
Mary L. Sharp
Nov 29, 2023
Mary Louise Sharp, 82, a loving, kind, and thoughtful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, entered into rest on November 29, 2023. Mary was born on September 15, 1941, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Sophus S. and Mary Anna Knězu Hansen. She graduated from Iowa City High School in 1959. Mary earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education and psychology...
John T. Updegraff
Nov 25, 2023
John T. Updegraff
January 28, 1927 — November 25, 2023
John T. Updegraff, age 96, went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2023 surrounded by his family. John was born January 28, 1927, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Curtis Gavitt (C.G). Updegraff and Alice Elizabeth (Brooks) Updegraff.
John was born and raised in Sigourney, a small...
Linda Marlene Hudiburg
Nov 22, 2023
Linda Marlene Hudiburg (Lewis)
Born in Elk City, Kansas, July 18 1939, to Chester Arthur Lewis and Theo May Lewis (Keith).
Quietly left this world November 22, 2023.
Linda graduated from Independence High School in 1957. In 1959, Linda married Walter F. Hudiburg Jr. and set off to live the life of a Marine’s wife. A job she was proud to have and...
Ronald F. Wagner
Nov 16, 2023
Ronald F. Wagner, age 89, passed away on Thursday, November 16th, 2023, at Medical Lodges in Independence Kansas due to health complications.
Cremation has taken place at the funeral home according to Mr. Wagner’s wishes. Memorial services will be at 11:00 am., Saturday, December 9th, 2023, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Independence Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the...
Sharon K. Wilburn Pearson
Nov 7, 2023
Sharon K. Wilburn Pearson, 77, Dennis, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory and no services are planned. Memorials in honor or Sharon may be made to the American Cancer Society online at https://donate.cancer.org/ or by mail American Cancer Society...
Cloude D. McCullough
Nov 7, 2023
Cloude D. McCullough, of Elk City, Kansas passed away November 7th, 2023, at Ascension St. Johns Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 11th, 2023, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Burial will follow in White Cemetery, LaFontaine, Kansas. Visitation will be Friday, November 10th from 5:00-7:00 P.M. with family greeting...
Linda Joyce Stewart
Oct 31, 2023
Linda Joyce Stewart, 76, of Neodesha, Kansas, passed away on October 31, 2023. She was born on December 23, 1946, in Wellington, Kansas. Linda was a beloved member of her community and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.
Services to celebrate Linda's...
John Ira Gross
Oct 18, 2023
John Ira Gross. (Little John), 70, passed away in the early morning of October 18, 2023, at the Elk City State Park following a long battle against Chronic Renal Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. Born April 27, 1953, he lived his entire life in Independence spending his last several years enjoying life with both his personal and lake campground families. John...
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