Obituaries

Winifred Joyce Graham

Winifred Joyce Graham

Dec 23, 2023

Winifred Joyce Graham, 95, passed away December 23, 2023, at Deb Long-Thomas home in Liberty Kansas.   Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. No services are planned currently. 

Winifred was born April 6,1928, in Platte, South Dakota to Helmer and Josephine Berthina (Romnerim) Peterson. After she graduated from the 8th grade she taught...

William Allen Swisher

William Allen Swisher

Mar 6, 2024

William “Allen” Swisher, 92, of Piedmont, Kansas, died March 6, 2024. He was born November 20, 1931, to Allen Russell and Anna (Schoneman) Swisher on the family farm, north of Piedmont. His mother was a nurse, who served as the community midwife. Allen was delivered by Dr. C.D. Baird, Eureka, who made house calls at that time. His father, born...

Charles Michael Robinson

Charles Michael Robinson

Mar 3, 2024

Charles Michael “Mike” Robinson, 76, Independence, Kansas passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory and no services are planned currently.

Mike was born January 1, 1948, in Independence, Kansas to Leland Willis and Opal Lorraine (Botts) Robinson. Mike attended and graduated from Independence High...

James D. Dawson Jr.

James D. Dawson Jr.

Feb 26, 2024

Doctor James D. Dawson Jr, 76, beloved Husband, Dad, and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on February 26, 2024. He entered this world on March 16, 1947, in Shepherdsville, KY, born to Delmar and Lillian Dawson. He is survived by his wife Sheila Dawson and his children Neal, Carrie, Paige and Zach Dawson, stepchildren Ashley and Luke...

James M. Cargile

James M. Cargile

Feb 16, 2024

James M. Cargile, 58, Independence, Kansas passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at home. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel. A celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Bible Holiness Church located at 699 W. Cottonwood Street, Independence, Kansas 67301.

James was born April 12, 1965, in...

Carolyn Louise Hare

Carolyn Louise Hare

Feb 5, 2024

Carolyn Louise Hare, 79, of Independence, Kansas previously of Elk City, Kansas passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Webb & Rodrick...

Clifford Lynn Merritt

Clifford Lynn Merritt

Jan 26, 2024

Clifford (Lynn) Merritt, 71, Independence, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There will be a private family service held at a later date. Memorials may be made to AWOL 116 S 23rd St, Independence, KS 67301.

Lynn was born on September 27, 1952, in Independence Kansas to Clifford H Merritt and Dorothy McTaggart....

Linda Jean Tucker

Linda Jean Tucker

Jan 26, 2024

Linda Jean Tucker, 72, Independence, Kansas passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the chapel.  Burial will follow in Rutland Cemetery rural Independence, Kansas.

Linda was born December 5, 1951,...

Ronald E. Braden

Ronald E. Braden

Jan 12, 2024

 

Ronald E. Braden 68, Caney, Kansas passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. The visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Cremation will follow the services.

Ronnie was born November 29, 1955, in Dayton,...

Narendra C. Patel

Narendra C. Patel

Jan 4, 2024

 

Narendra C. Patel, 77, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Labette Health in Parson, Kansas. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.

Leola Tharp-Nichols

Leola Tharp-Nichols

Jan 2, 2024

 

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...

Leseley J. Simpson

Leseley J. Simpson

Jan 2, 2024

 

 

Leseley J. Simpson, age 85, Independence, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Eagle Estates in Independence. 

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan 8, 2024 at  Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. A private burial in Mount Hope Cemetery will follow. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Independence Children’s Summer...

Brent Lavoy Littleton

Brent Lavoy Littleton

Dec 29, 2023

 

 

Brent Lavoy Littleton, 61, of Independence, Kansas, died on Friday, December 29, 2023, unexpectedly but peacefully and surrounded by family.

Raised on a ranch in Texas, Brent learned at a young age to work hard while appreciating the beauty and splendor of God’s creations.  He grew up working cattle, riding horses, and being playfully teased by four older...

Patrick O. Fowler

Patrick O. Fowler

Dec 26, 2023

 

Patrick O. Fowler 75, of Elk City, Kansas passed away quietly in his home on Tuesday December 26, 2023, with his wife Reunae and daughter Stacy by his side. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Graveside Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024 at The First Christian Church in...

Terry J. Wade

Terry J. Wade

Dec 24, 2023

 

Terry J. Wade 54, of Neodesha, Kansas passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at home in Neodesha, Kansas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. No services are planned currently.

Terry was born March 30, 1969 in Gravette, Arkansas to Richard E. and Norm L. (Bates) Wade. Terry attended Gravette schools....

Frank Maurice O'Mara

Frank Maurice O'Mara

Dec 12, 2023

Frank Maurice O’Mara, 63, passed away December 12, 2023, at his home in Elk City Kansas. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday February 9, 2024, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.

 

Frank is survived by his Mother Minnie Jeanean O’Mara (Jeanie) of Lakehills Texas, his sister Marsha Blanke, of...

William (Waylon) Bruce Justice Jr.

William (Waylon) Bruce Justice Jr.

Dec 8, 2023

 

William (Waylon) Bruce Justice Jr., 59, passed away on December 8, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 16 at 12:00 p.m. at 1603 Meadow Road, Cherryvale, Kansas for family and close friends.

Waylon was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on February 6, 1964 to Ozetta Mae Long and William Bruce Justice Sr.

He loved playing the...

Peggy Irene O'Neill Worl

Peggy Irene O'Neill Worl

Dec 3, 2023

 

Peggy Irene O’Neill Worl, 88, Independence, Kansas passed away on December 3, 2023, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. Cremation has been requested and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church in Independence, Kansas. The family will greet visitors from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on...

Bonnie G. (Barnett) Sherman

Bonnie G. (Barnett) Sherman

Nov 30, 2023

 

Bonnie G. (Barnett) Sherman, 69, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Ascension St. John’s Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory and a family memorial will be held at a later date. 

Bonnie was born January 11, 1954, in Spokane, Washington to James Robert and...

Charlotte C. Muse

Charlotte C. Muse

Nov 29, 2023

 

Charlotte Colleen McAninch Muse earned her wings and went to walk with the angels on November 28, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of service in Independence, but her greatest achievement is her family and the memories she created with them.

 

Charlotte was born April 3, 1939 in Centerville, Iowa, to Jessie Irene (Sheldon) and John William McAninch....

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