Obituaries

Sep 8, 2020

James Eddie Boyd, 80, of Independence, Kansas passed away on September 8, 2020 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. James was the son of Ernest and Minnie Boyd whom are now deceased. He is the brother of 12 siblings.

James is the father of, Iona Boyd Carpenter; husband Cornelius Carpenter of Red Bird, Oklahoma. Cassandra...

Sep 8, 2020

Randy Lee Winebrenner, age 52 of Independence, Kansas passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his home in Independence, Kansas.

Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 12 at 2:00 p.m. at his home in rural Independence, Kansas.

Randy was born June 17, 1968 to Bobby Joe and Sharon...

Sep 7, 2020

Franklin “Clark” Bliss age 83, passed on Monday September 7th, 2020. Clark is survived by his wife Karen Sue Bliss of 28 years. Three sons, Ryan and Wife Tammy of Independence, KS Ramon and Randy. Daughter, Cindy Daugherty of Harrisonville, MO Numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Clark was born October 28th 1936 to James Henry Bliss and Susie...

Sep 2, 2020

Hilda Elaine (Johnson) Clem, 84, passed away in Independence, Kansas on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Hilda was brought into this world the only child of Frank Henry and Mary Elizabeth Johnson on March 30, 1936 in Washington DC. Hilda attended and graduated from high school in Washington DC. She then married Marvin Clem in Maryland in 1963. In 1970,...

Aug 23, 2020

Zoa Belle Layton, age 99, who was a long time resident of Independence,KS, passed away August 23, 2020 in Sugarland, TX. Zoa was born in Vinita,OK on May 22, 1921 to Buford and Marie Estes. Zoa grew up in Coffeyville, KS where she attended school. In 1939;she graduated from Field Kindley High School where she was a member of...

Aug 14, 2020

Brenda Joyce McCoy age 73 was born January 9, 1947 in Independence, Kansas to Albert McCoy Sr and Martha (Mitchell) McCoy.  She departed this life on August 14th, 2020.

Brenda grew up and attended school in Independence, and she was also a member of Maple Street Baptist Church.

Brenda worked several years at Automotive Control Corporation...

Aug 7, 2020

Chase Casey Kyle Holt, 24, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home in Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb and Rodrick Chapel. A Celebration of Chase’s life will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence on Wednesday, August 19th at 10:00 am. On Saturday, August 22nd the family will hold...

Jul 10, 2020

Ralph (RJ) Osborn, 96, passed away peacefully late in the morning of July 10 while a patient at Jane Phillips Hospital, Bartlesville.  His children were by his side.

RJ was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma on October 26, 1923 to Ray J and Lena (Tebo) Osborn at the home of his paternal grandparents.  Living in Pawhuska...

Jun 29, 2020

Philip V. Schroeder

Philip (Phil) Vernon Schroeder, age 100, passed away June 29, 2020 at Country Place Senior Living Center in Independence, KS. Phil was born July 22, 1919, in Newton, Ks., son of William A. Schroeder

and Clara L. Penner Schroeder. He attended schools in Newton and Wichita graduating from Wichita East...

Jun 28, 2020

Robert Keith Scovel, 89, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Eagle Estates in his hometown of Independence, Kansas.

Bob was born on December 18, 1930 in Independence to Jay Winn and Gladys Elizabeth (Gall) Scovel. He graduated from local schools. He was particularly close to his father who served as a judge advocate in India...

Jun 26, 2020

Richard Lee Trollope known by his friends as Rick, passed away at the age of 72 at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center on June 26, 2020.

Rick was born in Independence on January 19, 1948 to Leonard and Ruby (Glass) Trollope. Rick attended local schools and Independence High School where he enjoyed playing basketball...

Jun 26, 2020

Ramona Janett Browning age 78 of Independence passed away on June 26, 2020 at Wilson Medical Center.

Ramona was born in Ponca City, OK on September 26, 1941 to Raymond and Hazel (Akers) Browning. The family made Independence their home and that is where she attended local schools and graduated from Independence High School. After...

Jun 24, 2020

Anthony "Tony" Bigley, 55 passed away at St. John's Hospital, in Tulsa Oklahoma on June 24th, 2020. Tony was a resident of Independence for the past 10 years. He was born in Kearny, Arizona and grew up in Joplin Missouri. He worked at Bagcraft and CFI in Joplin, Jaco and Cobalt in Kansas. Tony is survived by his fiancée Deb...

Jun 15, 2020

Leland Kingsbury Jr., age 96 of Independence, Kansas passed away Monday, June 15, 2020. Leland was born January 15, 1924 in Fredonia, Kansas to Leland Sr. and Harriett Isabel (Parker) Kingsbury. He grew up in Fredonia, Kansas and attended rural schools. On March 6, 1962 Leland married Wanda Joan Anderson and she preceded him in death on November 20,...

Jun 15, 2020

Norman Dean Polson, age 84, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Monday June 15, 2020 at the Eagle Estates in Independence, KS. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020 at the First Southern Baptist Church with the Pastor Trevor Darr officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Axtell, Kansas at...

Jun 14, 2020

Oletha (Letha) Mae Michels, age 92, a long time Independence resident passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Morningstar Homes in Neodesha, Kansas.

Oletha was born on March 22, 1928 in Lockwood, Missouri to Ray Polston and Frances Grider Polston. She attended Golden City schools graduating in 1946. Letha attended Draughons Business University in Springfield, Missouri. She...

Jun 5, 2020

Michael Patrick Weimer, Jr., AKA Big Mike, 16, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 in a car accident. Cremation has taken place with Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

Michael Patrick Weimer, Jr. was born on March 31, 2004 in Billings, Montana. He was the son of Rachel Crum and the late Michael Weimer, Sr. He attended kindergarten...

Jun 5, 2020

Sharon J. (Jones, Toomey) Miller, 83, of Independence, KS, was called from her earthly life to join her heavenly Father on June 5, 2020; no more sorrow, no more pain.

Sharon was born Feb 25, 1937, in Cherryvale, KS. She was the fifth of six children born to Charlie L. and Ethel E. (Lewis) Jones. She graduated from...

Jun 1, 2020

Dallas Beem age 72 of Longton, Kansas went eternally fishing June 1, 2020. He passed at his home with his loved ones by his side.

Dallas was born in Ft. Collins, Colorado on March 3, 1948 to Rolland and Norma (Knedlik) Beem. The family made Longton their home when Dallas was in the 6th grade after moving...

May 22, 2020

This is the story of a local man’s amazing lifetime of achievements: Rep. C. Frank Miller.

Frank Miller was born July 3, 1933 in Barranquilla, Colombia, South America.  His parents Ruth and Bill Miller, were Presbyterian missionaries and back in those days the Presbyterian missionaries built schools all over the world.  Frank and his sister Betsy, attended...