Obituaries

Jan 2, 2020

Martha Jane Fienen, age 64, passed away at REM Heartland in Mankato, MN on the afternoon of Thursday, January 2, 2020. This wonderful angel is now at peace with her Lord.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2020, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Peter, with Rev. Justin...

Dec 26, 2019

Marjorie Hope Hughes Warren, age 102, of Elk City, passed away on December 26, 2019. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel in Independence, Kansas. Burial will follow at Oak Hill cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. The family will greet visitors from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at...

Dec 16, 2019

Vivian Arema (Vetaw) Felix, 90 years old passed away quietly in her home on Monday, December 16, 2019.  She was born January 15, 1929 and was one of six children born to Levi Vetaw, Sr and Elsie (Blurton) Vetaw.   Vivian was a lifetime resident of Independence, Kansas and received her education through the Independence Schools.

Vivian was...

Dec 13, 2019

Florence Maurine Weaver, 95, Independence, Kansas passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2019 at The First United Methodist Church Gault Hall Chapel. Friends may register on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 12 noon until 7:00 p.m. at Webb & Rodrick Chapel with the family...

Dec 1, 2019

Daniel “Pinky Dustman, 58, of Elk City, Kansas passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at home. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life service will be held in the spring per Pinky’s wishes. Memorials in honor of Pinky may be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and may be sent to 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN...

Nov 22, 2019

Leland C. Lewis, 74, Independence, Kansas passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nov 19, 2019

Donna R. Rexwinkle, 82, Independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019 at First Southern Baptist Church of Independence. The family will greet visitors on Friday from 12:00 noon until service time. Burial will follow in Edna...

Nov 14, 2019

Sandra Moonyean Aemisegger, 81, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma formerly of Elk City, Kansas passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Friends may register from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 with the family receiving friends from...

Oct 17, 2019

Doris Schaid went to the Lord on Thursday October 17th, 2019 after a long illness. She was born February 8th, 1929 in Independence, Kansas which was her home all of her life. She attended Independence schools graduating from Independence High School.

She was married to Wilbur Schaid for 47 years raising four children Bill, Tim, Joe and...

Sep 26, 2019

On Thursday, September 26th, Nancy (Martin) Barnaby, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 72. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 320 North Main, Moline, KS 67353 on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM. A rosary will be prayed at 9:30 AM. Interment following Mass will take...

Sep 25, 2019

Frank A. Townsley, 68, Independence, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Montgomery Place in Independence, Kansas. A private burial will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery and a Celebration of life service will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Montgomery Place. Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory is assisting with arrangements.

Sep 21, 2019

Homer J. McIntosh, 80, Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas.  Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, KANSAS.  Friends may sign the register on Monday, September 30, 2019 from...

Sep 16, 2019

Mary Ann Hogan, 80, of Elk City, Kansas passed away on Monday September 16, 2019 at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. Memorials may be made to AWOL and may be left with the funeral home.

Mary Ann was born February...

Sep 11, 2019

James (Jimmy) Bowman Jordan, 77, of Elk City, Kansas passed away on September 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born February 22, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas to Violet (Suttee) Jordan and was later adopted into the Paul and Violet Fowler union in 1947. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 14th at 10:00 am at...

Aug 30, 2019

Jimmie Lee Winebrenner, 74, of Neodesha, Kansas passed away at home on Friday, August 30, 2019. Cremation has taken place and graveside services are planned for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. Friends may register from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.  on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and...

Aug 28, 2019

Harold Eugene Parker, 88, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at home. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Grace Memorial United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. Friends may register from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019...

Aug 24, 2019

Billie Sue Coble, 75, Independence, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Labette Health Clinic in Independence, Kansas.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 2PM, Monday, October 14, 2019, at the Stitch Shelter House, Riverside Park, in Independence. All are welcome.

Billie Sue was born August 6, 1944, to Robert and...

Aug 24, 2019

Starladena G. Moody, 62, Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. The family will greet visitors from 3:00 p.m. until service time...

Aug 22, 2019

On August 22, 2019, Jim O. Brown,  90, quietly departed this life.  Jim was born to Bert Brown and Florida Todd on July 30, 1929 in Planview, Arkansas.  He was the last living sibling of nine children.

Jim moved to Independence, Kansas when he was 14 and attended Independence schools.  He joined the United States Marine Corp...

Aug 20, 2019

Daniel Stephen Pressler, 63, of Independence, Kansas passed away at his home on Friday, August 16, 2019 after an extended illness. Cremation has taken place and per Daniel’s wishes no services are planned.

Daniel was born on January 31, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas to R. Dean and Marjorie (Kerr) Pressler. He attended and graduated from Highland Park...