All Obituaries

Edward Wilson Davis Jr., 60, of Independence, Kansas formally of Baltimore, Maryland passed away at his home in Independence, Kansas on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Ed was born October 30, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland to Edward Wilson Davis Sr. and Barbara Jane (Carlo) Davis. Ed attended and graduated from Baltimore schools. Ed moved to Independence, Kansas and was employed by Standard Motor Products in Independence, Kansas...

Ronnye's journey started on September 2nd, 1937 in Hamilton, Missouri. He grew up in Chicago but spent his summers with his grandparents on their farm in northern Missouri. Ronnye would ride the train by himself which developed his love for trains. He attended college in Mississippi and entertained himself playing saxophone in a jazz band. Music has always been a part of his life. He met the love of his life while working at the same company in Parsons, Kansas. She caught his attention...

Vicki Lynn Gress passed away at home on September 9, 2022 in Caney, KS. Vicki was born April 12, 1951 in Independence, KS to Russell and Maxine (Overfield) Hudson. She grew up in Independence, graduated from Independence High School in 1969 and attended Independence Community Junior College. On June 5, 1970 Vicki was united in marriage to Fred Gress, and they celebrated 52 years of marriage this year. Vicki and Fred owned and operated Arctic Ice Company for many years. After selling...

June M. Miller, 75, Cherryvale, Kansas passed away on September 3, 2022, in Owasso, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. June was born in St. Paul Minnesota to James Martin Hayse. and Julia Ann (Sherwood) Hayse. June was preceded in death by her parents and son Jeffery Rosenhoover, granddaughter, Sylvia Kimberly Dawn, and seven siblings. Survivors include two children, James Rosenhoover,...

The Lord called Betty E. Godsey home to be with her husband Harvey who she missed very much on August 31, 2022. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 5, 2022 at The Church of the Brethern 920 W. Myrtle Street, Independence, Kansas. Memorials may be made to Kid Zone Daycare and may be left with the chapel. Betty was born on February 4, 1927 to Julius and Nellie Newkirk in Independence, Kansas. She married Harvey C. Godsey Jr. on...

John Richard Burck came into this world on June 22, 1942.  He told his last inappropriate joke and then escaped this mortal realm, surprisingly, without much fight on August 13, 2022 at Wilson Medical Center after a short battle with throat cancer just in time to spiritually attend every Kansas City Chiefs game this season.  The son of Erwin William Burck and Leona Gertrude Fowler Burck McKibben, he was 80, an eater of chili, maker of biscuits and gravy with pickled beets, chewer...

Billy Ray Padley, 81, Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at home. Cremation has taken place and a joint Memorial Celebration of Life Service for Bill, and his beloved wife Shirley "Nana" Padley will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Neodesha City Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Bill may be made to AWOL and may be left with the chapel. Bill was born October 18, 1940, in Independence, Kansas to Carl and Mary (Gross) Padley. He attended and...

Amber Lenee Beckenholdt, 40, Elk City, Kansas passed away in an automobile accident on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. The family will greet visitors from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the Children of Amber Beckenholdt Memorial Fund and may be made at any First Oak Bank location or...

Richard “Wayne” Hardy, 93, Independence, Kansas passed away at home on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday August 5, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church. Wayne was born April 11, 1929, to Richard Glen and Hazel S. Massey in Union, Missouri. Wayne attended and graduated from Sarcoxie, Missouri Schools Wayne was employed by Arco as a supervisor until his retirement. Wayne enjoyed working in his yard,...

Mary Catherine (Boner) Tarry, recently of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on July 31 at the age of 101. Mary Kay was born on March 7, 1921, in Independence, Kansas, to Mary Exie (Searle) Boner and Emanuel Wesley Boner. She was the youngest child, with four siblings — Helen, Maxine, Marion and Richard — all of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Independence High School and Independence Junior College, then transferred to Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg...