John Allan Eaton, Jr., age 43, of Independence, KS, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date in Franklinville, NY. Zach Webb Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

William Tiecke, age 66, of Mound Valley, KS, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Webb Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Johnson Dorothy L. Johnson (Nolke), 83, of Independence, MO, passed away on April 11, 2024.

Boomis Billy Jack Boomis, age 84, passed away at his home in Sycamore, Kansas on April 12, 2024. Bill was born June 30, 1939, in Independence, Kansas the son of Bill Boomis and Ora Ollie (Grant) Boomis.

Hughes Michael “Mike” Wayne Hughes, 68, of rural Elk City, KS passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his home. Mike was born on April 26, 1955, in Wichita, KS the son of Wayne Herbert and Joan Madeline (Wadsworth) Hughes.

Carvalho Our community lost a beloved and well-known member with the passing on April 22, 2024 of Leo Carvalho (87), who lived out his dreams of becoming an American and inspiring young people to learn other languages and cultures in the pursuit of a more connected and caring world. Leo is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth Carvalho and daughters Marcia Carvalho, Jackie Carvalho, Yvette Williams and husband Tony Williams.

Robbins Sheryl Ann Robbins, age 60, of Dearing, Kansas passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at her home. Sheryl was born on March 23, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri to Virgil W.

Jerry Lee Benett, 85, Independence, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory and no services are currently planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory.

Sheryl Ann Robbins, age 60, of Dearing, Kansas passed away at her home on Monday, April 15, 2024. Memorial arrangements are being made by her family and a full biographical obituary will run at a later date under the directions of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.

Price Joyce M. Moses Price, 85, passed away on April 5, 2024, in Independence, Kansas, surrounded by love and support.