Obituaries
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, and her brothers, Carson, James, David Jeremiah, and her...
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...
Tom F. Richardson
Nov 5, 2024
Thomas Franklin Richardson, 89, went home to be with his Savior on November 5th, 2024, in Independence, KS.
Tom was born on December 31st, 1934 in Cape Girardeau, MO, to Daniel Richardson and Clara Musgraves- Richardson. On September 9th, 1978, Tom married Connie Pursley in Independence. He was a graduate of Cape Central High school. He received his Master's Degree from...
Debra Jean Ray
Nov 2, 2024
Debra Jean (Grimes) Ray passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Debbie was born August 15, 1965, in Richmond, Indiana to Homer and Gloria Grimes. She grew up and attended school in Richmond later meeting the love of her life Terry Ray. The two married August 1, 1987, and made their home in Richmond, until moving to Kansas to be...
Joseph Paul Savage
Nov 2, 2024
Joseph Paul Savage born on July 19, 1979, in Hutchinson, KS, to Kathleen Burdick and Bradford Harrod.
Joe passed from this earth on November 2, 2024, at the age of 45. Joe had one sibling, Taren Jo Savage and a brother-in-law Tyler Hale. He graduated from high school in 1998 from Denair High School, Denair, CA.
Following graduation, he moved to Neodesha,...
Alice L. Linn
Oct 29, 2024
Alice Louise (Lange) Linn, 86, went home to her Lord and Savior on October 29, 2024 in Lawrenceburg, IN. She was born December 2, 1937 in Independence, Kansas to Louis B. Lange and Esther O. (Ruehling) Lange. She grew up in Independence and graduated from Independence High School in 1955. On November 20, of that same year, she was united...
Marion M. Carriker
Oct 28, 2024
Marion M. Carriker, a beloved wife, friend, and fierce spirit, left this world on October 28, 2024, at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas. Born on June 19, 1944, in Cochem an der Mosel , Germany, Marion embodied a vibrant mixture of culture and love, firmly rooted as a proud California girl at heart.
Her journey began with her education in Germany,...
Benny L. Darbro
Oct 23, 2024
Benny Lee Darbro was born October 21st, 1926, on the family homestead southwest of Elk City, Kansas to Daniel and Naomi Darbro. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel in Independence, Kansas with burial to follow in Oak Hill Cemetery Elk City, Kansas. The family will greet visitors On Friday, November 1,...
Curtis Tex Smith
Oct 22, 2024
Curtis Tex Smith, born October 6, 1945, left this world for Heaven on October 22, 2024, after a two month stay at Jane Phillips Hospital in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Curtis grew up in Middleburg, Virginia where he learned to ride horses and participated in fox hunts. At age 17, he joined the United States Army, serving two terms in Vietnam upon returning...
Michael A. Carpenter
Oct 3, 2024
Michael A. Carpenter (Mike), 75, of Independence, Kansas, passed away October 3, 2024, at Advena Living of Cherryvale, Kansas. At the family’s request cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held November 16, 2024, from 2pm-4pm at Independence Country Club.
Mike was born the son of James K. and Juanita (Marler) Carpenter on July 21, 1949, in Independence,...
Mike Leon Hare
Oct 2, 2024
Mike Leon Hare, 55, Independence, Kansas passed away at home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, October 10th, 2024. The family will greet visitors from 10 am to 12 pm at Webb and Rodrick Chapel located at 306 W. Main Street, Independence, KS. From this location...
Linda Elizabeth Sayers
Sep 26, 2024
Linda Elizabeth Sayers passed away at the Labette Health Center in Parsons, Kansas, on Thursday, September 26, 2024.She was born to Richard “Dick” Sayers, and Beulah (Turkle) Sayers on April 13, 1944, in Independence, Kansas. Other than completing her Social Work Degree at KU, and a short residence in Kansas City, she was a lifelong Independence resident. Linda is survived...
Thomas Dean Mavers
Aug 28, 2024
Thomas Dean Mavers, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma at the age of 75. Born on September 25, 1948, in Independence, Kansas. Thomas was a man whose spirit and love for family shaped his life in the most beautiful ways.
A jack of all trades, Thomas was known for his...
Bob C. Overton
Aug 13, 2024
Robert C. Overton, affectionately known as Bob to all, passed away on August 13, 2024, in his hometown of Independence, Kansas. He was born on September 14, 1950, in the same city, to his loving parents, Dale and Louis Overton, who preceded him in death.
Bob led a fulfilling life marked by dedication and hard work. After attending and graduating from...
Ozel Pouncil Jr.
Aug 4, 2024
Ozel Pouncil Jr., 61, Independence, Kansas passed away on Sunday August 4, 2024 at home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 12, 2024 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in independence, Kansas. Arrangements are in care of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.
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