Obituaries

Dec 19, 2021

Albert Karl Sewell Jr. was born on February 25, 1944, in Independence, KS.  He was the second son of Albert Karl Sewell Sr. and Roberta Maxine Sewell (Cole).  David was Albert’s older brother.  Albert Sr. and Roberta lived in Coffeyville, KS at the time of his birth.

When Albert was 1½ years old, Albert Sr. joined the...

Dec 12, 2021

Pamela Diane Lawrie, 64, of Tulsa, OK., transitions from earth to glory on Sunday, December 12th, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital South.

Pamela was born on May 31st, 1957, in Independence, Ks. The daughter of Edmond Brown and Florene Benson. She attended and graduated from Independence High School. Pamela gave her life to Christ and...

Nov 20, 2021

LARRY G. SPENCER

Larry G. Spencer, age 73, passed away November 20 at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.

Larry was born in Independence, Kansas, on December 15, 1947, to Lee and Maude Spencer, the youngest of seven children.  He attended Independence schools, graduating from Independence High School in 1966.  He took...

Nov 13, 2021

Reta Beth Coursey Smock went to be with her Lord and Savior November 13, 2013 after an extended illness. She was residing at Medicalodges, Independence, Kansas. She was a member of the First Church of God in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Reta was born August 27, 1946 to Marvin Earnest and Eula Elizabeth (nee Thompson) Coursey in Seminole, Oklahoma. Reta had...

Nov 12, 2021

William Michael Britt gained his heavenly wings on November 12, 2021 at the Medicalodes in Independence, Kansas.

The family is requiring masks to be worn to the Celebration of Life Services which will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 19, 2021 at the Webb & Rodrick Chapel in Independence, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Mount...

Nov 9, 2021

William”Bill” Thomas Newkirk II, 65, passed suddenly Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 a the First United Methodist Church at 10:00am. Visitation will be Monday the 15th at Webb & Rodrick Chapel, 5:00-7:00pm. Memorials may be left to First United Methodist Church in Bill’s...

Nov 3, 2021

Betty Ann Collins born February 21, 1938 to Clarence and Lorraine Owens, passed away November 3, 2021. She is survived by her two brothers Keith and Steven Owens, her three sons; Doug Collins, Chris Collins his wife Tammy, and Mike Collins, grandchildren; Ashley Emberson her husband Gene Pate Collins his wife Courtney, Calvin Collins, and Ian Collins, great-grandchildren Trevor,...

Nov 2, 2021

William Wade Shipley was born in Boonville, Missouri on July 12, 1925, to William Wade  and Grace Odneal Shipley.  Both were teachers. He died at Eagle Estates, Independence, KS on November 2, 2021 at age 96.

Wade’s  father died at age 35 of typhoid fever on August 4, 1926 while attending Columbia University in NYC where he...

Nov 2, 2021

Margaret Swearingen Mordy, age 75, of Grove, OK, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, after battling cancer.

Margaret was born on September 21, 1946, in Nevada, MO, to John Wallace “Jack” and Josephine (Jackson) Swearingen. She was raised and educated in Nevada and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in business and accounting....

Oct 21, 2021

Dennis Eugene Cox was born to Donald Eugene Cox and Betty (Dwyer) Cox on November 19, 1950 in Independence, KS. After several months of illness, Dennis went to heaven on October 21, 2021.

Dennis graduated from Independence High School in 1968. Shortly after, he enlisted with the United States Navy, serving four years with an honorable discharge...

Oct 14, 2021

Peggy Jean Maugans-Belt passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, in Grove, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas at 11:00 am.

Peggy was born on August 27, 1951, to Donald and Phyllis (Trotter) Maugans. Peggy grew up and spent her childhood in Independence, graduating from...

Oct 1, 2021

Anna Marie Eytcheson, 58, of Independence, went home to her Lord Jesus October 1, 2021 at Montgomery Place after a quick decline in health due to liver cancer.  Anna was born November 12, 1962 in Attica, Kansas to Earl and Mildred Floyd, both deceased, the youngest of 6 children.   She is survived by her two sisters, Nan (John) Mothes...

Sep 22, 2021

Jane Anglen Stryker (nee Clark) passed away peacefully at the Hilltop Manor Nursing Home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in Cunningham, Kansas.  Jane was 94 years old.

Mrs. Stryker was born on April 21, 1927, in Lawrence, Kansas to her parents, Dr. Porter M. and Parthenia (Pat) Clark.  She grew up in Independence, Kansas and graduated from...

Sep 16, 2021

Karl Lang, 65, of Independence, KS passed in peace at home with his loved ones by his side on Thursday, September 16, 2021 after battling cancer. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 at 10:00am at Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

Karl was born May 15, 1956 in Fort Scott, KS to James and Theresa Lang. He married his lovely bride in North Dakota at a...

Sep 14, 2021

Reynaldo Junior Velasquez, Independence, passed away on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021. Cremation has taken place with Webb & Rodrick Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, September 24th, 2021 at 111am, visitation will be from 10-11am. Reynaldo Junior Velasquez was born June 4th, 1966 in Upland, California. He was the son of Rose...

Aug 31, 2021

Kenneth Carl Uitts, 86, of independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at home. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Independence Bible Holiness Church with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will greet visitors on Friday, September 3, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Webb &...

Aug 23, 2021

Mary "Diane" Lovett, 76, of Independence, Kansas, passed away at Eagle Estates on Monday, August 23, 2021. Graveside services will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas on Tuesday, August 31st at 10:00 am.

Diane was born on August 20, 1945 in Independence, Kansas to Virtes and Madeline (Wadman) Tweedie. Growing up in Independence, Diane...

Aug 22, 2021

Chad Newmaster, 46, of Caney, KS, unexpectedly passed away on August 22nd, 2021 after battling Covid-19. Chad was born on December 23rd, 1974 to Alvin and Betty Newmaster in Independence, KS. He took on life with laughter and determination and had a personality that captivated and inspired his friends and family, giving them years of smiles. He wore many hats...

Aug 13, 2021

Daniel Ray Hudson, born in Pratt, Kansas on July 19, 1954, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, on Friday evening August 13, 2021, due to complications from COVID 19.

Daniel was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish. Daniel is preceded in death by his father, Charles and his mother, Evelyn, and...

Aug 8, 2021

Kathy Jean Nading, 69, went home to Jesus on August 8th, 2021. She passed away at Grove Hospital in Oklahoma. She was born December 3rd, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was the middle daughter to her parents, who she loved most dearly, Barbara and Benny Nading.  She was a graduate of South High School in Wichita, Kansas.