Obituaries
Mabel Rowe
Nov 3, 2016
Mabel Irene Rowe, 96, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 8 at The First Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Darren Melton, of the church, officiating. A burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. Friends may sign...
Joyce Simmons
Oct 29, 2016
Joyce Ann Simmons, 73, of Independence, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Tyro Christian Church in Tyro, Kansas. A burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. Friends may sign the register on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 from 8:00 a.m....
Kristin Boyle-Cason
Oct 27, 2016
Kristin Boyle Cason passed away unexpectedly, after a very brief illness, on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the age of 46 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was surrounded by her loving family. Kristin was born on March 9, 1970 in Independence, Kansas. She spent all of her growing up years in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kristin graduated...
Hazel Bishop
Oct 11, 2016
Hazel Bishop, 84, of Independence, KS passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Hazel was born on April 20, 1932 to Ishmeal Dean and Versie Relford in Bolton, KS. She moved to Independence, KS shortly after with her family and lived here most of her life and attended public schools here. Hazel married Grady Bishop...
Neil Edds
Oct 5, 2016
Neil R. Edds and Norma J. Edds Neil R. Edds, 91 of Independence, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Gansel House Assisted Living in Independence, Kansas. Neil's loving wife of 63 years, Norma J. Edds, 86 joined him in death on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Gansel House Assisted Living in Independence, Kansas. Funeral services for...
Wanda Scott
Oct 1, 2016
Wanda Lea Scott, 84, of Neodesha, Kansas, died Saturday, Oct 1, 2016 at Wilson Medical Center, Neodesha. Wanda was born at home near Neodesha, Kansas, the eighth child of Lawrence and Anna Traxler. She graduated from Independence High School in 1950. She worked as a secretary until April 9, 1951, when she married Lyle Scott of Sycamore Valley. She...
Kathleen Sewell
Sep 30, 2016
Kathleen O'Brien Sewell passed away suddenly in her home on Friday September 30, 2016. Kathy was born in Kansas City, MO on August 14, 1943. While her father served in World War II, she and her mother lived in Kansas City until after the war. They moved to Independence, KS. Kathy attended Riley Elementary School, Independence Junior High School,...
Marilyn Blex
Sep 29, 2016
God united Marilyn Luella Blex with her family in heaven on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Marilyn was born in Jefferson, Kansas on November 15, 1923 to Howard and Pearl (Cathey) Mensch. Growing up in the Jefferson community she graduated from 8th grade and then graduated from Independence High School in 1940. On June 1, 1941 Marilyn was united in...
Alene Denney
Sep 3, 2016
Alene Bessie Denney, age 87 of Independence, Kansas died Saturday, September 03, 2016 at the Montgomery Place in Independence, Kansas. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the First Christian Church in Independence. Burial will follow in the Neodesha City Cemetery under the direction of the Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Visitation...
Terri Johnson
Sep 2, 2016
Terri Ann Mothershed (Johnson) passed on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Terri Ann was born on January 15, 1963 in Independence, Kansas to the late Eugene Mothershed and Madelyn (Crawford) Mothershed. Terri Ann obtained her education through the Independence Public School system and graduated in May 1981. She furthered her education at Wichita State University,...
Robert Foged
Aug 31, 2016
Robert (Robbie) Lee Foged Jr., 34, Elk City, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at his home in Elk City, Kansas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Cremation will follow the Celebration of Life Service. The family will greet visitors...
Clara Newkirk
Aug 13, 2016
Clara Belle Newkirk, 88, Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday August 13, 2016 at Medicalodges Independence. Graveside services for Clara will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. Friends may register on Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m., until 1:00 p.m. the family will greet visitors from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. at...
Dr. Mock
Aug 12, 2016
Lendall Mock Jr. (Charles), 76, of Wichita, formerly of Independence, KS, died August 12, 2016 at Via Christi Hospital St. Francis. He was born the son of Lendall Sr. and Nellie Mock on April 16, 1940, in Elwood, Indiana. He attended Ball State University where he earned bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. Dr. Mock spent his entire working career...
Nettie Blake
Aug 4, 2016
Nettie M Blake was born December 20, 1948 in Independence, Kansas to Sidney and Lucille Pouncil (Rice). Nettie attended Independence schools and graduated from Independence High School in 1967. She was recognized for not missing a single day of school from kindergarten through twelfth grades. In 1968, Nettie married James D Blake of Coffeyville, Kansas. To this union one...
Robert Lowry, Iii
Jul 25, 2016
Robert O. Lowry, III, 53, Cherryvale, Kansas passed away on July 25, 2016 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, Kansas. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, July 31, 2:00 p.m., at Logan Park in Cherryvale, Kansas. Robert was born January 21, 1963 in Neodesha, Kansas to Robert O. III and...
Roy Speaks
Jul 25, 2016
At 6:52pm MST July 25, 2016 Roy E. Speaks passed away. Roy made a habit of helping elevate people who surrounded him to be the best they could be. Roy always insured to bring a smile to the weary and laughter to the joyous. Roy achieved astounding success from humble beginnings. With the motto of helping others before himself,...
Richard Hayes
Jul 20, 2016
Richard Carlton Hayes, 81, Mound Valley, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July, 20, 2016 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2016 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with Pastor Seth Gaskin of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. The family will greet friends from...
Perry Cleland
Jul 19, 2016
Perry Lee Cleland, age 82, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at home. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Perry was born February 3, 1934 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Perry David and Altha (Gibbons) Cleland. Perry was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1954. On May...
Elsie Leistikow
Jul 18, 2016
Elsie "Ruth" Leistikow, 91, Independence, Kansas passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Montgomery Place in Independence, Kansas. Funeral services for Ruth will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016 at The First United Methodist Church with Reverend Earl Haggard officiating. Private burial will be in Parsons, Kansas. Friends may register on hour prior to service time at...
Larry Augustine
Jun 27, 2016
Larry Leon Augustine, 75, Independence, Kansas passed away at home on Monday, June 27, 2016. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Harrisonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to Independence Historical Museum...
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