Obituaries

Jan 13, 2023

Marolyn L. Hardy, age 85, of Independence passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Medical Lodges Independence. Marolyn was born December 3, 1937 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Charles and Rachel Fox. She attended Arma, Kansas schools graduating from Arma High School.

In 1955 Marolyn married Richard Elliot and the two made their home in Joplin, Mo, who...

Jan 2, 2023

 

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...

Jan 1, 2023

Verna M. Woolsey, Independence, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 2nd, 2023, in Coffeyville, Kansas. No services are planned at this time.

"I see you there atop a rise that overlooks a sun-touched plain, the howling gale of a rolling storm now behind your back.

I watch you move through ebbing...

Dec 31, 2022

Wanda Lee (Botts) Rush long time resident of Independence KS passed away Saturday December 31 surrounded by loved ones at Labette Health Hospital in Parson Ks.

She was born on December 14, 1935, in Independence Ks to Roxie and Roy Botts. She graduated from Independence High school in 1953. She Attended Independence Junior college and Wichita state University...

Dec 29, 2022

Dana Marjorie (Rader) Aitken entered God's eternal home on Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Overland Park, KS.

Dana was born October 29, 1932 in Independence, KS to Edward and Marjorie (Young) Rader. She grew up in Independence, graduating from Independence High School in 1950. She completed her associate's degree at Independence Community College and attended...

Dec 23, 2022

Larry was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, in 1944, the son of George and Edna Green. He graduated from Martins Ferry High school in 1962, with huge help from his mentor the late “Bud" Kaiser who taught him drafting and inspired Larry to excel in that field. After high school he moved to California with his brother,...

Dec 22, 2022

Dorothy Fay Barnes, 97, Coffeyville, Kansas passed away at her home in Coffeyville, Kansas on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas where...

Dec 21, 2022

Janice K. Murphy, 67, Independence, Kansas formally of Caney, KS passed away on December 21, 2022 at Montgomery Place in Independence, KS. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. On Friday, December 30, 2022 at Elcato Cemetery.

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Dec 20, 2022

Clara Mae (Pasley) Baker age 91, long time resident of Independence, KS passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 surrounded by loves ones at Arden Courts Memory Care facility in San Antonio, TX

She was born on June 22, 1931, in Americus, Missouri.  She graduated from Fulton High School in Fulton, MO in 1948.

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Dec 11, 2022

Dorothey Jean Bowers passed away on December 11th, 2022, at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas.

Dorothey was born on March 19th, 1954, in Marianna, Arkansas to Cecil Bennett Sr and Bessie Mae Hughes.

Services will be held at Webb & Rodrick Chapel on Friday December 16th with visitation starting at 11AM and...

Dec 6, 2022

Mildred “Middy” Romaine Tafoya age 71, of Independence, KS passed away Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, at the Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Middy entered this world April 13th, 1951, in Laramie Wyoming to Jay Watters and Joyce Harokopis (McLennan).

She graduated from Pryor Highschool in 1970, then later moved to Colorado where she met the love of...

Nov 26, 2022

Ronald D. Sanders, 84, Elk City, Kansas passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, Kansas. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 2, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with burial to follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist...

Nov 25, 2022

Danny Wayne Salisbury, 74, Independence, Kansas passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel & Crematory. Following the service, the family will greet visitors until 8:00 p.m. with cremation to follow. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital and...

Nov 25, 2022

Services are Pending

Nov 18, 2022

Ozell Pouncil Sr, 85, Independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. The family will greet visitors on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the chapel....

Nov 17, 2022

Stephen Howard Fielder, 78, of Longton, Kansas passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Stephen’s Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at The United Methodist Church in Longton, Kansas with burial to follow at the Longton City Cemetery. Friends may greet...

Oct 27, 2022

Melony Anne (Meier) Anderson, 69, Independence, Kansas passed away at home on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Cremation has taken place and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Melony was born March 16, 1953, in Shippenville, PA, to Leonard G. and Georgia M. (Claypool) Meier. She attended local schools. At the age...

Oct 17, 2022

Anna Marie (Gentry) Darbro passed away on October 17th, 2022, at Morning Star Care Home in Neodesha, Kansas. Visitation will be Thursday, October 20th, 2022, from 12-5pm at Webb and Rodrick Chapel. Graveside service will take place on October 21st, 2022 beginning at 2pm at Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas.

Anna Marie Gentry was born...

Oct 11, 2022

Lois Y. Howard, 84, Independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M.., Friday, October 14, 2022, at Fairview Cemetery in Mildred, Kansas.

Lois was born February 4, 1938, in Mildred, Kansas. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Howard and one son,...

Oct 7, 2022

Avana Pouncil Jr., 86, Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 9:00 a.m., until service time. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in...