Obituaries

Apr 23, 2023

Mr. Maurice “Butch” Franklin, 73, of Independence, Kansas passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2023, at Berean Christian Mission Center with Pastor Michael Rose, Officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. The family will receive friends at Webb &...

Apr 19, 2023

Pastor Terry Hatfield was born “William Terrell Hatfield” to William Gale and Doris (Terrell) Hatfield on January 28, 1947, in Oswego, Kansas.

Terry attended Labette County Community High School in Altamont and graduated in 1965. During his teenage years, Terry began attending the Church of the Brethren in Parson, Kansas where that congregation called him into licensed...

Apr 14, 2023

Donald Eugene Aitken, born on June 13, 1926, in Caney, Kansas to James Eugene Aitken and Clara Ella (Wall) Aitken, entered God’s eternal kingdom on April 14, 2023, at the age of 96, in Overland Park, Kansas. Don married Dana Marjorie (Rader) Aitken in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church in Independence, KS on December 30, 1951,...

Mar 30, 2023

Pinky Lewis, 78 of Independence passed away March 30th, in her home surround by her children. Born Alta Mae Coates to Eldon Van & Alta Rebecca (Johnston) Coates on May 20th, 1944. Her nickname, Pinky, came from her dad, as a baby her rosy cheeks and pink dresses were his favorite so one day with a house full of...

Mar 28, 2023

Linda L. Lewis, 64, Independence, Kansas passed away at home on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2020 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, KS. The family will receive visitor’s from 1:00 p.m. on Friday until service time.

Linda...

Mar 27, 2023

Norman R. Williams Sr. 63, Independence, Kansas passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Freeman Health Systems in Joplin, Missouri. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m.,  Friday, April 14, 2023, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. The family will greet visitors from 5-7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 13,...

Mar 8, 2023

Ann (Annie) Faustella Johnson-Dickinson-Gant, Born May 17, 1952 went home to be with her father- He was finally ready for her! She lived most in Nebraska and Wyoming making her home in Missouri in 1998. She worked mostly in the medical field and 8 years in Cheyenne as customer service & travel rep. She retired from Mo State. Annie...

Feb 18, 2023

Louis Bolin Jr., 66, Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Neodesha Care and Rehab in Neodesha, KS. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.

Feb 16, 2023

Angela Marie Offenbacker, 43, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with burial to follow in Buffalo Cemetery in Buffalo, Kansas. The family will greet visitors on Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00...

Jan 20, 2023

Willard A. Bright, 87, of Independence, KS passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2022, at Medicalodges in Independence, KS. He was born on Aug. 9, 1935, in Hale, Kansas to John and Lola Bright. He was the youngest of 7 children. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing sports and tricking people with his twin brother, Wilbur. After...

Jan 18, 2023

Vettra was the kind of person everybody, relatives, and friends, depended on. Regardless of the demands before her, she would dig in and help: with the paperwork if you needed to meet some deadline or accomplish some tasks. She’d sit by your bedside for hours and comfort you with conversation or silence if you were sick. Vettra passed, Wednesday,...

Jan 13, 2023

Marolyn L. Hardy, age 85, of Independence passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Medical Lodges Independence. Marolyn was born December 3, 1937 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Charles and Rachel Fox. She attended Arma, Kansas schools graduating from Arma High School.

In 1955 Marolyn married Richard Elliot and the two made their home in Joplin, Mo, who...

Jan 2, 2023

 

Leola Leek Tharp Nichols passed January 2, 2024, after a short illness at the age of 98 years old at Lebonon Nursing Home in Lebonon, Missouri. 

 

She was the daughter of Fred Erwin Leek and Ionia Calvert (Searight). Born Aug 11, 1925, in Independence, Kansas. Her family ran the “Lunch Wagon” “Leek’s Lunchroom” was known for their great...

Jan 1, 2023

Verna M. Woolsey, Independence, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 2nd, 2023, in Coffeyville, Kansas. No services are planned at this time.

"I see you there atop a rise that overlooks a sun-touched plain, the howling gale of a rolling storm now behind your back.

I watch you move through ebbing...

Dec 31, 2022

Wanda Lee (Botts) Rush long time resident of Independence KS passed away Saturday December 31 surrounded by loved ones at Labette Health Hospital in Parson Ks.

She was born on December 14, 1935, in Independence Ks to Roxie and Roy Botts. She graduated from Independence High school in 1953. She Attended Independence Junior college and Wichita state University...

Dec 29, 2022

Dana Marjorie (Rader) Aitken entered God's eternal home on Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Overland Park, KS.

Dana was born October 29, 1932 in Independence, KS to Edward and Marjorie (Young) Rader. She grew up in Independence, graduating from Independence High School in 1950. She completed her associate's degree at Independence Community College and attended...

Dec 23, 2022

Larry was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, in 1944, the son of George and Edna Green. He graduated from Martins Ferry High school in 1962, with huge help from his mentor the late “Bud" Kaiser who taught him drafting and inspired Larry to excel in that field. After high school he moved to California with his brother,...

Dec 22, 2022

Dorothy Fay Barnes, 97, Coffeyville, Kansas passed away at her home in Coffeyville, Kansas on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas where...

Dec 21, 2022

Janice K. Murphy, 67, Independence, Kansas formally of Caney, KS passed away on December 21, 2022 at Montgomery Place in Independence, KS. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. On Friday, December 30, 2022 at Elcato Cemetery.

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Dec 20, 2022

Clara Mae (Pasley) Baker age 91, long time resident of Independence, KS passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 surrounded by loves ones at Arden Courts Memory Care facility in San Antonio, TX

She was born on June 22, 1931, in Americus, Missouri.  She graduated from Fulton High School in Fulton, MO in 1948.

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