Obituaries

Oct 3, 2022

Betty Cravens, 97, of Lenexa KS passed to her heavenly home on October 3, 2022. She suffered a neck injury from a fall on September 13 from which she was unable to recover. Betty was born November 20, 1924 in Parsons KS to Lee and Beatrice Goodnight. She is the last of eight siblings to survive.  A graveside service will...

Oct 1, 2022

Melissa Jean Bruce, 43, Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma with her family by her side. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 7, 2022, at the Elk City Nazarene Church...

Sep 29, 2022

Marty D. Raney, 60, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas due to injuries received in an accident. Friends may register on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 12 Noon until 7:00 p.m., with the family greeting guest from 5-7:00 p.m., at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Following the visitation cremation will take place. Memorial contributions may be made...

Sep 24, 2022

Larry Yeubanks, age 81, died Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Wichita, KS. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory 306 W. main Street, Independence, Kansas 67301. In lieu of flowers, donations to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice 313 S. Market...

Sep 13, 2022

Edward Wilson Davis Jr., 60, of Independence, Kansas formally of Baltimore, Maryland passed away at his home in Independence, Kansas on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Ed was born October 30, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland to Edward Wilson Davis Sr. and Barbara Jane (Carlo) Davis. Ed...

Sep 12, 2022

Ronnye's journey started on September 2nd, 1937 in Hamilton, Missouri. He grew up in Chicago but spent his summers with his grandparents on their farm in northern Missouri. Ronnye would ride the train by himself which developed his love for trains. He attended college in Mississippi and entertained himself playing saxophone in a jazz band. Music has always been...

Sep 9, 2022

Vicki Lynn Gress passed away at home on September 9, 2022 in Caney, KS.

Vicki was born April 12, 1951 in Independence, KS to Russell and Maxine (Overfield) Hudson.

She grew up in Independence, graduated from Independence High School in 1969 and attended Independence Community Junior College.

On June 5, 1970 Vicki was...

Sep 3, 2022

June M. Miller, 75, Cherryvale, Kansas passed away on September 3, 2022, in Owasso, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.

June was born in St. Paul Minnesota to James Martin Hayse. and Julia Ann (Sherwood) Hayse. June was preceded in death by her...

Aug 31, 2022

The Lord called Betty E. Godsey home to be with her husband Harvey who she missed very much on August 31, 2022. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 5, 2022 at The Church of the Brethern 920 W. Myrtle Street, Independence, Kansas. Memorials may be made to Kid...

Aug 13, 2022

John Richard Burck came into this world on June 22, 1942.  He told his last inappropriate joke and then escaped this mortal realm, surprisingly, without much fight on August 13, 2022 at Wilson Medical Center after a short battle with throat cancer just in time to spiritually attend every Kansas City Chiefs game this season.  The son of Erwin...

Aug 4, 2022

Billy Ray Padley, 81, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at home. Cremation has taken place and a joint Memorial Celebration of Life Service for Bill, and his beloved wife Shirley "Nana" Padley will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Neodesha City Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Bill may be made to...

Jul 31, 2022

Richard “Wayne” Hardy, 93, Independence, Kansas passed away at home on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday August 5, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church.

Wayne was born April 11, 1929, to Richard Glen and Hazel S. Massey in Union, Missouri. Wayne attended...

Jul 31, 2022

Amber Lenee Beckenholdt, 40, Elk City, Kansas passed away in an automobile accident on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. The family will greet visitors from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Friday, August 5,...

Jul 31, 2022

Mary Catherine (Boner) Tarry, recently of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on July 31 at the age of 101.

Mary Kay was born on March 7, 1921, in Independence, Kansas, to Mary Exie (Searle) Boner and Emanuel Wesley Boner. She was the youngest child, with four siblings — Helen, Maxine, Marion and Richard — all of whom...

Jul 20, 2022

Steven E. Busby, 66, Independence, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Medicaloges in Independence, Kansas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with burial to follow at Robbins Cemetery in Coffeyville, Kansas. Friends may register from 12 Noon until 8:00 p.m., on Monday, July 25, 2022, at...

Jul 20, 2022

Betty June Nance age 97, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas.

Betty was born October 27, 1924 in rural Montgomery County, Kansas to Elwood and Ruth (McCorkle) Avery. She grew up in the Montgomery County area and attended schools at Jefferson.

On July 8, 1941...

Jun 25, 2022

LaVonne Marie Williams, 97 of Independence, Kansas passed away at Eagle Estates in Independence on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

LaVonne was welcomed into this world on June 1, 1925 in Denver, Colorado, to parents, Hillis Earl and Sylvia Louise (Eaton) Tyler. LaVonne graduated from Alton High School in Alton, Kansas. She then married Clifford Dale Williams in...

Jun 22, 2022

Allan Buchanan, 65, unexpectedly passed away peacefully, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin Missouri, while surrounded by his loved ones the afternoon of Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held at 10:00am Saturday, July 2nd, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel in Independence, Kansas.

Allan was born on July...

Jun 20, 2022

J Bryan Lowry, a loving husband, and father, passed away peacefully at his home in Independence, Kansas, on Monday, June 20, 2022, at the age of 71. Bryan Lowry was born February 16, 1951, in Flagstaff, Arizona, to James and Irene (Howell) Lowry.

Bryan grew up in the west Texas town of El Paso. Bryan married his...

Jun 17, 2022

Myrtle Edna (Rothgeb) Kramer, age 103, fell asleep in death Friday, June 17, 2022, at the home of her daughter Phylis Dozier in Independence Kansas surrounded with family. Cremation has taken place with Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home. Myrtle was born to Ira and Nettie (Hamilton) Rothgeb near Upola in Elk County Kansas on April 19, 1919. She attended...