All Obituaries

Russell Leon Baldwin, 70, of Independence went to rest in the arms of his Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2019 at Via Christi in Wichita, KS. He was born December 16, 1948 in Neodesha, KS to Donald R and Neoma “Pat” Hash Baldwin. He attended Neodesha schools and graduated in 1967. He attended ICC and then went on to join the U.S. Army, serving his country in the Vietnam war for which he received a bronze star and a purple heart. Upon returning stateside, Russell was employed by...

Randal Scott Magee, 54, of Caney, Kansas, passed away on December 12, 2019. He was born to father Larry Magee & mother Charline Flynn on April 23, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri. Randy grew up in Bowring, Oklahoma with his father, step-mother Patty, and siblings Roger, Rodney, Richard, Lee, Keith, and Penny.  He married Kristi Johnson, the love of his life, in 1990, who survives him. Randy is also survived by his oldest son Tyler, his youngest son Jacob and Jacob’s wife,...

Nadine Lois Elliot, 96, passed away at Guest Home Estates in Caney surrounded by her family. Nadine was born March 7, 1923 in Independence, Kansas to Carl and Flava (Blankenship) Elliott. She graduated from high school in Independence. Nadine worked at Braden Steel in Tulsa, OK as a secretary for many years. She also taught ballroom dancing at the Arthur Murray Studio in Tulsa, OK. In her later years, she was a waitress and caregiver for her parents. She enjoyed her many years as a...

Eloise Belle (Holmes) McCarty, 78, of Independence, Kansas passed away peacefully at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Eloise was born on March 7, 1941 in Independence, Kansas to Alvin and Mabel (Hendrix) Holmes. She attended Jefferson School for eight years and then attended and graduated from Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville in 1959. On March 16, 1962 Eloise married Virgil “Wilke” McCarty. The two made their home in Jefferson for...

Denzell E. “Red” Jones June 18, 1926 – December 2, 2019 Red Jones, farmer and long-time owner operator of Red’s Restaurant in Independence, passed away on December 2, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Kingman, Kansas Red was born in Peru, Kansas but grew up and lived in the Independence area from a very young age. He attended Independence schools and graduated from IHS in 1943. He worked and farmed immediately after graduation until joining the United States...

Julia Kay Flowers passed away in Laredo, Texas on November 22, 2019, at the age of seventy-three. Julia was born on March 22. 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas to James and Dorothy Strickland. Julia met Gail Flowers in Liberal, Kansas in 1962. The first time she saw him she said, “I’m going to marry that man.” They were married on July 11, 1963 in Liberal, Kansas and were happily married for fifty-six years and eight months. Julia and Gail had two children Julie Anne Flowers...

Judy Ann Valentin (Simmons), 68, of Lenapah, Oklahoma, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Judy was born on January 6, 1951 in Independence, Kansas to John W. and Elnora B. (Thompson) Simmons. She graduated from Independence High School in 1969. Judy then married Angel Valentin in Independence on October 5, 1970. Through this union they welcomed 2 children, Leslie and Christy. Judy was employed at ACC for 16 years, Emerson Electric for 6 years and Amazon for 5 years. Judy...

Longtime Liberty, Kansas resident, Eva Faye Ross passed away at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Eva Faye Ross was born on October 19, 1942 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to James C. and Opal M. (Pinkston) Ross. Eva attended rural schools in Elk City, Kansas and rural Labette County. In 1967 Eva moved to Liberty, Kansas where she made her home for the past 52 years. During her parents later years, Eva helped care for them and take care of the everyday activities of...

Pauline Daisy Vestal age 87 of Independence passed away on November 9, 2019 at Medicalodges. Pauline was born on December 3, 1931 in Elk City to Charles Wallace and Vesta (Wheeler) Simmons. She attended country schools and graduated from Elk City High School. After high school she was untied in marriage to Nathan D. Vestal Jr on August 1, 1951. The couple made their home south of Longton for 16 years before calling Independence home. Pauline took pride in caring for the home, making sure...

Shirley Mae Perkins, formally of Caney, passed away on November 8th, 2019. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Tyro Christian Church with Evangelist David Bycroft officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Mount Washington Cemetery in Lenapah, Oklahoma. Shirley was born on August 18th, 1936 in Delaware, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Andrew “Andy” Jackson and Wilda Sitsler Stevens. She grew up in Coffeyville,...