Obituaries

May 20, 2020

David Howard Blex

God united David Howard Blex with his heavenly family on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. His parents Marilyn and Chuck Blex and sister Jolene were waiting with open arms to greet him at Heavens door.

David was born June 2, 1953 in Independence, Kansas to Marilyn (Mensch) and Charles Blex. David grew up...

Apr 23, 2020

Dorothy Alieen Wilson

Dorothy Aileen Wilson, age 95, of Neodesha, Kansas died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the Eagle Estates in Independence, Kansas.

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Friends may leave online condolences at...

Apr 20, 2020

“Doc” Charles Lee Empson of Liberty, KS, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones in his home on April 20, 2020. He was 82-years old. Chuck was born on August 20, 1937, at his family’s farm house near Russell Springs, KS. He was the second born and first son of William Thomas Empson and Marjorie Phoebe Empson. Both...

Apr 20, 2020

Randall “Randy” E. Sanborn

October 26, 1966 - April 20, 2020

Randy was born to Judy and John Sanborn in Wichita KS on October 26, 1966. Randy grew up in Wichita where he attended schools and participated on several baseball teams. Randy was employed at Cessna for over 20 years. He was a Dallas Cowboy...

Apr 16, 2020

Kenneth Ray Moore Jr., 30, of Independence, Kansas passed away on April 16, 2020 at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Ken was born on February 6, 1990 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Ken and Mary Moore. He was the youngest of four children. At the age of five, Ken and his siblings were orphaned when his mother and...

Apr 11, 2020

Jesse Goodman, age 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 11, 2020. A limited visitation will be held Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 3:00-5:00pm at Webb & Rodrick Chapel. A private Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Kansas.

Jesse was born December...

Apr 11, 2020

Paul H. Viets

Paul H. Viets of Independence, KS died peacefully at his home on April 11, 2020.  He was born on the family farm in Walnut Township, near Brazilton, KS on October 18, 1932 to John Henry Viets and Martha A. G. (Bennefeld) Viets.  The family relocated to Independence during WWII where Paul attended Zion Lutheran...

Apr 10, 2020

Elizabeth Melissa Sue Moore earned her heavenly wings on April 10, 2020. The family will greet friends at Webb and Rodrick Chapel in Independence, Kansas on Wednesday, April 29th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A private family service will take place at Restlawn Cemetery in Coffeyville where Elizabeth will be laid to rest with her father.

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Mar 29, 2020

Edwin (Ed) Thiessen, 91, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Sunday afternoon March 29, 2020, at his home under the care of Hospice with his wife Betty and his family by his side, following a long battle with cancer. Ed was born on November 17, 1928, to Henry Thiessen and Lydia Jantz Thiessen in Newton, Kansas. He was...

Mar 28, 2020

Dr. Harold James Sauder, 94, of Independence, Kansas, a podiatrist for over 65 years, passed away at his home on March 28, 2020. Dr. Sauder is survived by his wife Martha Sauder, who was the love of his life, his devoted partner and staunchest advocate. They have two daughters, Laura Lynn Stout and Julie Sauder Miller. Throughout his life,...

Mar 27, 2020

Erma Tattershall, 77, beloved Mother and Wife, has joined the angels in heaven with her Momma, Sisters and all the family and friends before her. Her passing was on Friday the 27th of March 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ronnye Tattershall, the love of her life, her 4 children, Lorri Keener, John (Lee)...

Mar 20, 2020

Stephen Robert Leonard, 64, passed away March 20, 2020. He was born in Independence, Kansas on December 12, 1955 to William Robert and Carol Jane Leonard. He spent his childhood years in Independence graduating from Independence High School in 1974. He attended the University of Kansas, was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and an avid Jayhawk fan....

Mar 10, 2020

Ronald (Ronnie) Gene Ashford passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2020. He was 75. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. Memorials may be made to Grace Memorial United Methodist Church and may be left with the chapel. Ronnie was born February 17, 1945...

Feb 10, 2020

Steven Neil Moore, age 65 of Coffeyille, Kansas, departed this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 10, 2020 at his home in Coffeyville.

Steven Neil Moore was born on March 17, 1954 in Lawrence, Kansas to Clifford and Bessie Moore. Steven graduated from Lawrence High School in 1972. On November 23,...

Feb 6, 2020

Marie Case, 91 and a long-time Independence resident, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Gansel House in Independence, Kansas. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 10, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, February 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. Memorials...

Feb 3, 2020

Donna Lee Plummer, 79, Independence, Kansas passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at St Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. Memorials may be made to AWOL and may also be left with the chapel. Donna was born September 7, 1941 in...

Jan 28, 2020

Gail D. Leyda, 73, Sycamore, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Jane Philips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel with interment to follow in Farm Ridge Cemetery in rural Sycamore, Kansas. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, February...

Jan 25, 2020

Longtime farmer and rancher, Paul R. Newmaster, 87, of rural Neodesha, KS, passed away peacefully at his home on January 25, 2020. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the First Christian Church located at 319 W. Laurel Street with internment to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence. The family will receive visitors on...

Jan 21, 2020

Kathryn passed away on January 21, 2020; she was born Kathryn Louise Bailey on February 19, 1926 to Amy Taylor Bailey and Harold W. Bailey. They lived in Nevada, MO at the time, then moved to Independence in 1930. She spent her childhood between Independence and Tulsa, OK; she once expressed the wish to always live in Independence to be...

Jan 11, 2020

Beverly J. Zimmerman, 88, Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 with interment to follow in the Lutheran Cemetery, Independence, Kansas. Friends may register from 10:00 a.m., to 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2020 with the family greeting friends from...