All Obituaries

Kenneth Carl Uitts, 86, of independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at home. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Independence Bible Holiness Church with burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will greet visitors on Friday, September 3, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Memorials may be made to the Independence Bible School and may be left with the chapel. Kenneth Carl Uitts was...

Mary "Diane" Lovett, 76, of Independence, Kansas, passed away at Eagle Estates on Monday, August 23, 2021. Graveside services will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas on Tuesday, August 31st at 10:00 am. Diane was born on August 20, 1945 in Independence, Kansas to Virtes and Madeline (Wadman) Tweedie. Growing up in Independence, Diane attended the Independence school system, graduating from Independence High School in 1963. She was very active in all the...

Chad Newmaster, 46, of Caney, KS, unexpectedly passed away on August 22nd, 2021 after battling Covid-19. Chad was born on December 23rd, 1974 to Alvin and Betty Newmaster in Independence, KS. He took on life with laughter and determination and had a personality that captivated and inspired his friends and family, giving them years of smiles. He wore many hats with pleasure and pride, including a son, husband, father, and friend. Chad loved to work with his hands especially when it came to...

Daniel Ray Hudson, born in Pratt, Kansas on July 19, 1954, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, on Friday evening August 13, 2021, due to complications from COVID 19. Daniel was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish. Daniel is preceded in death by his father, Charles and his mother, Evelyn, and two brothers, Charles and David. He is survived by his wife, Norma, his four natural children, three stepsons, fourteen grandchildren, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services...

Kathy Jean Nading, 69, went home to Jesus on August 8th, 2021. She passed away at Grove Hospital in Oklahoma. She was born December 3rd, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was the middle daughter to her parents, who she loved most dearly, Barbara and Benny Nading.  She was a graduate of South High School in Wichita, Kansas.   Known affectionately by her family and friends as “Aunt Kathy”, she lived in numerous states including Kansas, and for the past 38 years,...

Beverly Gale Maxwell, 85 of Independence passed away at Parsons Presbyterian Manor on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Beverly’s life will be held at Webb and Rodrick Chapel on Thursday, August 12th at 2:00pm. Mrs. Maxwell was born on July 14, 1936 in Sylvia, KS, the daughter of William Gale and Doris Ellen (Terrell) Hatfield. She attended elementary schools in Goddard and Altamont, KS. She graduated from Labette County Community High School,...

Nora A. Gruver, 73, of Mound Valley, Kansas passed away on July 31, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. at the chapel and graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 4, 2021 at Havana Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.

Marsha Gale LeRoy, age 80, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, July 29th after a short battle with COVID. Marsha was born on September 3, 1940, in Cedarvale, Kansas. She lived in Cedarvale, Augusta and Independence, KS. She attended Independence High School graduating in 1958 & Independence Community Junior College. On August 23, 1959, she married Henry Lewis LeRoy, Jr. at the Bolton Friends Church in Bolton, Kansas. They celebrated 61 years of marriage in 2020. To this...

Virgil Dale Imhoff (73) of Independence, KS, passed away on July 29, 2021 at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, OK with his family at his side.     Virgil was born September 1, 1947 in Deadwood, SD to William and Agnes (Dixon) Imhoff. The family made their home in Elk City, KS where Virgil was raised, attended school and graduated from Elk City High School. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the United States Navy where he bravely and proudly served during the...

Henry Lewis LeRoy, Jr., age 82, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 21st with his family by his side. Jr. (as his friends liked to call him) was born on August 8, 1938, in Pittsburg, Kansas. He lived in Pittsburg, KS for several years and then moved to Independence, KS. He attended Independence High School graduating in 1956 & Independence Community Junior College graduating in 1959. On August 23, 1959, he married Marsha Gale Burton at the Bolton Friends Church in...