Obituaries

Aug 3, 2021

Beverly Gale Maxwell, 85 of Independence passed away at Parsons Presbyterian Manor on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Beverly’s life will be held at Webb and Rodrick Chapel on Thursday, August 12th at 2:00pm.

Mrs. Maxwell was born on July 14, 1936 in Sylvia, KS, the daughter of William Gale...

Jul 31, 2021

Nora A. Gruver, 73, of Mound Valley, Kansas passed away on July 31, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. at the chapel and graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 4, 2021 at Havana Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.

Jul 29, 2021

Virgil Dale Imhoff (73) of Independence, KS, passed away on July 29, 2021 at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, OK with his family at his side.

Virgil was born September 1, 1947 in Deadwood, SD to William and Agnes (Dixon) Imhoff. The family made their home in Elk City, KS where Virgil was raised,...

Jul 29, 2021

Marsha Gale LeRoy, age 80, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, July 29th after a short battle with COVID.

Marsha was born on September 3, 1940, in Cedarvale, Kansas. She lived in Cedarvale, Augusta and Independence, KS. She attended Independence High School graduating in 1958 & Independence Community Junior College.

On August 23, 1959,...

Jul 21, 2021

Henry Lewis LeRoy, Jr., age 82, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 21st with his family by his side.

Jr. (as his friends liked to call him) was born on August 8, 1938, in Pittsburg, Kansas. He lived in Pittsburg, KS for several years and then moved to Independence, KS. He attended Independence High School...

Jul 19, 2021

David Keith Hill, 70, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Labette Health in Independence.  Funeral services will be 11:00 Friday, July 23, 2021, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory, with burial to follow in the Lutheran Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 22nd...

Jun 30, 2021

Nirmala Jayendra Patel, 73 of Neodesha, Kansas passed away unexpectedly at Labette Health in Independence on Thursday, June 30, 2021.

Nirmala was born on November 13, 1947, in Ahmedabab, India to Lalabhai and Maniben Patel. She graduated from Navachetan High School in 1963. She then went on to earn her Bachelor of Economics from Gujaret Law College...

Jun 22, 2021

Mary Arnette Olson (Toso), of Independence, Kansas, passed away at Medicalodges, Independence, Kansas on June 22, 2021.

Arnette was born in Brownsville, Texas on October 28, 1946 the daughter of Arnold and Betty Toso. Surviving family members include: children, Timothy Olson (Kelly) of Emporia, Todd Olson (Heather) of Fort Drum, New York, brothers, Raymond Toso (Bev) and Bernard...

Jun 14, 2021

Wanda Kay Thomason was called to our Lord, on Monday, June 14, 2021, at her home in Independence, Kansas. Reciting of the Rosary will take place at Webb and Rodrick Chapel at 6:00 pm, Sunday, June 20th with the family greeting friends immediately following until 8:00 pm. Mass will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Monday, June...

Jun 13, 2021

Derek Von Dustman, age 38, of Elk City passed away on June 13, 2021 at his home.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. To share a memory or to leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.webbrodrickfuneralhome.com

May 31, 2021

Verola Acheson, 98, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 31, 2021, in Lawrence, Kansas.  Visitation will be Friday, June 4, 2021, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory, 306 West Main Street, Independence, Kansas. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the chapel...

May 25, 2021

Sueretta M. Beach, 68, Neodesha, Kansas passed away on Friday, May 25, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. No services are planned at this time. Suretta was born October 28, 1952, in Independence, Kansas to Fred and Mary (Smith) Beach. She attended and graduated...

May 23, 2021

Wesley Allen McPheeters, age 73 of Independence, KS, passed away on May 23, 2021 at his home.

Wesley was born in Oklahoma City, OK on April 30, 1948 to Vernon L. and Dorothea M. (Hall) McPheeters. The family lived in Chelsea, OK before moving to Independence, KS. Wesley attended local schools, including a one room country school...

May 19, 2021

Harold Lewis Tetrick, Master Gunnery Sergeant US Marine Corp (ret) was born on February 4, 1928 to Lester and Mayme (Green) Tetrick in Independence, Kansas, and died in LaPorte, Texas on May 19, 2021. His school years were spent in Independence, Kansas with this bother Glenn Tetrick, and sisters Rosalee (Tetrick) McConnell and Marge (Tetrick) Rodrick. Following graduation from...

May 9, 2021

George Dale Belcher, MD, Colonel USAF (ret) was born on June 10, 1934, to Charles Peter and Ola Sybil (Snow) Belcher, in Kansas City, MO, and died in Coffeyville, KS, on May 9, 2021.  His school years were spent in Independence, KS, with his sisters, Mary Lou, Helen, Mona, Virginia, and Norma.  During an introductory Bible class at Wheaton...

May 6, 2021

Louis “Fuzzy” Victor Michael Davis, 70 of Independence, Kansas passed away at his home on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

Fuzzy was born on November 13, 1950 in Independence, Kansas to Emanuel and Nettie (Wright) Davis. He attended the Independence school system. Through the years, Fuzzy worked various jobs around Independence. He married Betty Brown in December of...

Apr 30, 2021

Robyn Kay (Postier) Link, 65 of Independence, Kansas passed away at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Friday, April 30, 2021.

Robyn was born on September 29, 1955 in Stafford, Kansas to Delmer and Billie (Dove) Postier. Robyn attended and graduated from Stafford High School in 1974. She then graduated from Pratt Community College, earning...

Apr 25, 2021

Dollie Mae (Hannigan) Hedges passed away at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City on Thursday, April 29th at 1:00 pm.

Born the eldest child of 9, Dollie was welcomed into this world on January 28, 1934 in Cleo Springs, Oklahoma to...

Apr 23, 2021

Carrie Ann Hill Delano Bacon, 45, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Presbyterian Hospital in Plano, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory, with burial to follow in the Lutheran Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 28th,...

Apr 19, 2021

Rodney “Hot Rod” Wayne Vannoster of Independence, Kansas passed away during the early morning hours of April 19th, surrounded by loved ones at Jane Phillips in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The family asks, those who would like to pay their respects to please join them in rejoicing at a Celebration of Life ceremony, May 1st at 1pm at the Caney Valley...