Obituaries
Carolyn J. Barnett
Feb 5, 2025
Carolyn J. Barnett
February 5, 2025, Carolyn J. Barnett’s family and friends lost a loving, caring, smart, complex, and remarkable woman.
Born in 1944 to William and Anna Holstein (Moore), in the rolling hills of northern Bourbon County near Mapleton, Kansas, Carolyn and her twin sister, Marilyn, were soon joined by brother Fred and then, later, by younger brother Earl. They played...
Lloyd Eugene (Gene) Allen
Feb 5, 2025
Lloyd Eugene (Gene) Allen passed away on February 5, 2025 at the age of 86 in Independence, Kansas.
Gene was born February 11, 1938 in Downey, CA to Raymond & Vesta (Myers) Allen. He was the 5th child of 6 children. He had one sister Donna Johnson, and four brothers Robert, Ed, Bill and Richard. In 1941 the family of eight...
Leisa Deone Snyder
Feb 5, 2025
Leisa Deone Snyder (Lee)
Feb 5, 2025
Leisa Deone Snyder (Lee), 53 of Altoona, KS left this life on February 5, 2025. She was born to Robert Byron Lee Sr. and Mary Wigham on August 24, 1971 in Odessa,Texas. She moved to Kansas in her teenage years, and resided in Wichita for several years before meeting her soul mate and best friend...
Usha Mahendra Patel
Jan 27, 2025
Usha Mahendra Patel, 84, Independence, Kansas passed away on January 27, 2025 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.
George Frederick Will
Jan 14, 2025
George F. Will, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2025, due to heart failure.
Born on June 20, 1934, in Enid, OK, George was the beloved youngest child of the late Florence and Albert Will. He was preceded in death by his four siblings.
George proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years, retiring as a Lieutenant...
Jean Fay Barnett
Jan 6, 2025
Jean Fay Barnett, 89, Independence, Kansas passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place, and a Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 p.m., at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Memorials may be made to the Independence Historical Museum, and Art Center and may be mailed to...
Andrea L. Sitton
Jan 6, 2025
Andrea Sitton, age 81, of Independence, KS, passed away January 6, 2025. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, and was adopted 3 months later by David and Lolita Argo of Independence. She attended Independence schools and graduated from Independence High School. She married Duane Sitton of Independence in 1960. Later they moved with their daughter, Debbie, to Manhattan, KS, then...
Tony Wicker
Dec 29, 2024
Tony Wicker, 65, of Elk City, KS, passed away on December 29, 2024, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer; 7 years ago the doctors gave him 7 months, in typical Tony fashion he defied the odds. Tony was born on October 3, 1959, to George Robert and Darla Mae Wicker in Blytheville, Arkansas. Tony's father was a pilot in...
Mark Andrew Johnson
Dec 28, 2024
On December 28th, Mark Andrew Johnson peacefully entered the gates of Heaven to be with the Lord. Mark was born on July 14th, 1952, and a lifelong resident of Independence, Kansas.
Throughout his educational years, he attended the Lutheran school followed by Independence High School. This is where he met the love of his life Debbie Pasternak. In August 2024, they...
Diana Lee Compton
Dec 26, 2024
Diana Lee Compton, 60, Independence, Kansas passed away at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday. January 2, 2025 with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. The family will greet visitors on Thursday from 12 noon until service time. Memorials may be made...
Leo Dodson
Dec 7, 2024
Leo Dodson, 92, Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 16, 2024 with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will greet visitors on Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 2:00 4:00 p.m. at the chapel. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or Harry Hynes...
Melva Jean Jarvais
Nov 26, 2024
Melva Jean Jarvais, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, at the Medical Lodges of Independence, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 9, 1932, in Havana, Kansas, Melva would live a life characterized by her simple yet deeply caring nature.
Melva led a fulfilling life retiring from her career as a dedicated secretary...
Barbara Ann "Andres" Parsons
Nov 20, 2024
Barbara Andres Parsons, Independence, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Montgomery Place in Independence, Kansas. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2024, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. The family will greet visitors on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 12:00 Noon until service time.
Barbara was born June 13, 1940,...
Dallas Anne Finney
Nov 18, 2024
Dallas Anne Finney, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, born on September 5, 1959, in Oak Harbor, Washington and passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024.
Growing up in a close-knit family, Dallas graduated from Caney, Kansas High School in 1978, where she began to cultivate the vibrant spirit that would define her life. Her warmth and affection for her...
Abby Lin-Mikayla Keen
Nov 15, 2024
Abby Lin Mikayla Keen, 18, of Palmer, Alaska, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 15, 2024. Abby was born on July 6, 2006, in Palmer, Alaska, and brought immense joy and love to everyone who knew her.She is survived by her loving parents, James and Melissa Keen, her sister Rhonda and her brothers, Carson, James, David...
Jason A. Medsker
Nov 13, 2024
Jason A. Medsker, 44, a lifelong resident of Cherryvale, beloved son, brother and father died Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Neodesha Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Born October 6, 1980 in Chanute to Eugene Floyd Medsker (deceased) and Leila K. (Winn) Medsker Hale .Uniting with Melinda Renae Cannon Matlock, sharing a child Matthew Cannon together, they remained good friends.
He enjoyed fishing, loud...
Andrew Livingston
Nov 12, 2024
Andrew D. Livingston, 82, Independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Labette Health Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned currently.
Andrew was born July 11, 1942, in Neodesha, Kansas to Theodore and Ethel ( Howell) Livingston. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Marsha Redington. Those left to cherish...
Paul Donald Fairbank
Nov 11, 2024
Paul Donald Fairbank, an educator who helped thousands of students during his more than three decades working in the schools, died Nov. 11. He was 88.
Mr. Fairbank began working with students and their families after graduating from Fort Hays Kansas State College with a bachelor’s in education and Kansas State Teachers College with a master’s degree in secondary education.
He married...
Jerry Spillman
Nov 10, 2024
Jerry Spillman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and servant of the Lord, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center after a sudden brain bleed. He was 68 years old.
Born on July 4, 1956, in Independence, KS, to Wilma Webb and lovingly raised by Betty Benedict. Jerry spent his life in dedicated service to his...
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