All Obituaries

James Curtis Hiner, Jr. (Jimmy) was born in Muskogee, OK on June 5, 1953 to Charlotte (Ross) and James C. Hiner, Sr.  Jimmy passed on to be with our Father in Heaven on April 16, 2021 after an unexpected and brief illness.  He was 67 years old. Jimmy grew up and graduated from Broken Arrow, OK High School.  There he excelled in athletics and was named Football All-America 1970, plus many medals in track and wrestling.  He graduated from Tulsa University in 1975 with a...

 Robert Augustus “Bob” Wesley, age 92, of  Independence, died at his home on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 20th, 2021, 10:00am at St. Andrew Catholic Church with Reverend Father Zachary Pinaire officiating.  Burial is under the direction of Webb & Rodrick in Independence.  Reciting of the Rosary will precede the Mass at 9:30am. Memorials can be left in Robert's name to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice or...

Barbara Ann Benson, 63, was called home on April 5, 2021.  She was born on April 24, 1957, in Independence, Kansas to Richard E. Fienen and Elizabeth L. Brewster Fienen.  She was a life-long resident of Independence, attending Zion Lutheran School through the 8th grade and graduating from Independence Senior High School. She married Mark Alexander and from this union her beloved daughter Angela Renae Alexander was born.  They later divorced.  She went on to spend her...

Charles V. “Scatter” Rexwinkle, 87, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his residence, Country Place Senior Living.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at First Southern Baptist Church of Independence.  The family will greet visitors on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until service time.  Burial will follow in Edna Cemetery in Edna, Kansas.  Memorials may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church or...

Belinda Kaye McClendon, 48, gained her angel wings on March 22, 2021, at her residence in Fall River, Ks. Belinda was born March 1st, 1973, in Lawrence, Ks to Judy Faulkner and Leland McClendon. She spent most of her childhood with her two sisters and bestfriend Mekelle Stowe. Belinda loved being a free spirit. She unknowingly touched anyone's life who was blessed to cross paths with her.  In Belinda's late teens early twenties, she became a wonderful mother to 3 beautiful...

Dorothy June Clemmer, 96 of Independence, Kansas passed away at Medicalodges of Independence on Saturday, March 13th, 2021.  Dorothy was born on June 30, 1924 in Independence to Robert and Bernice (Currie) Russell. She attended the Independence schools and graduated from Independence High School. In May of 1947, Dorothy married Kenneth Earl Clemmer in Independence. Dorothy and Kenneth live in Shawnee, Oklahoma from 1957 to 1964. In Shawnee, Dorothy and Kenneth were youth group sponsors...

Michael Byron Walker  72, of Independence, KS passed away March 9, 2021 at home. Michael was born February 6, 1949 to Maline Walls and Jack Walker. Michael was the youngest of four children. He attended elementary through high school, and college in Independence, KS. Michael married Connie Woodley they later divorced. Michael was drafted into the US Army on April 20th 1970, he was later honorably discharged on March 24th, 1975. He  then married Bertha Walker of that union they had...

Sarah Alice Gartner age 87 of Independence Ks. passed away on March 5, 2021 with her loved ones around her.  Alice was born on April 8, 1933 in Sedan Ks.to William Ernest and Valeria Alice (Wilson) Logsdon. Alice was raised in Sedan and went to school there, Alice met Henry at the sedan State fair and it was love at first sight. In December of 1949 she was united in marriage to Henry M. Beck and the couple made Independence their home. They were blessed with three...

Louise Delia Solis passed away February 4, 2021 in Independence, Kansas surrounded by family.

Dyarl Newkirk age 90 of Elk City, Kansas passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Montgomery Place in Independence, Kansas.  Dyarl was born May 4, 1930 in Independence, Kansas to Dyarl L. and Laura L. (Dean) Newkirk. He grew up in Elk City, Kansas and graduated from the Elk City High School in 1949. Dyarl then joined the United States Army serving during the Korean War until his honorable discharge.  On December 29, 1951 Dyarl married Phyllis Couch in Elk City, Kansas where the...