All Obituaries

Marvin Joe Dunham passed away at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on Thursday, February 25, 2021. The family greet friends at visitation on Monday, March 1st from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Potts Chapel in Independence. Funeral services will take place at Potts Chapel in Independence on Tuesday, March 2nd at 1:00 pm. Interment will immediately follow at Havana Cemetery.  Marvin Joe Dunham, born July 29, 1934 to Frank and Susie (Swaney) Dunham in rural Havana, Ks....

Winnie Mae Price, 89, of Independence, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Hillcrest South, Tulsa, Oklahoma.                 Winnie was born August 16, 1931 in Independence, Kansas, to the daughter of Helen Elizabeth and Jack Clay Mansfield.                   Her greatest joy was family gatherings and spending time with...

Mary Agnes Miesner (nee Boorigie), Independence, KS passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home from natural causes. She was born July 21,1945 in Halstead, KS and was the daughter of two wonderful parents, Joe and Elizabeth Boorigie. She grew up in Independence and had two siblings; Colleen Edwards (Independence) and Bob & Delores Boorigie (Sycamore). She attended St. Andrews Elementary and Middle School and Independence Community College. Mary married Steve Wilson in 1966 for 15...

Dustin Wade Berberick of Dewey, OK, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2021 at the young age of 33 in Bartlesville, OK. Dustin was born in Jacksonville, AR on October 30, 1987 to Doug Berberick and Donna Shirley. He graduated from Independence High School in 2006 and then continued on to United States Army Basic Training at Fort Sill in Lawton, OK. Dustin worked in the construction business most of his adult life, along with some electrician work. He worked for HadcoServices, LLC of...

Wayne H. Rogers, 89, of New Florence, MO, formerly of Independence, KS, died on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Wayne was born May 11, 1931 in Columbus, KS, to Luther W. Rogers and Sadie R. Miller Rogers. Due to his mother’s death a week before he was a year old he spent five years in the Fire Baptized Holiness Orphanage in Independence, KS. Upon return home his grandpa helped raise him and his siblings as his dad was a pipefitter away working to...

Donna Jo Snell, 85 of Independence passed away Tuesday February 1st at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.  She was born Dec 24, 1935 to Leota and Homer Snell, both who have preceded her in death.  Donna grew up and attended school in the Independence area graduating there from high school. She obtained a bachelor’s degree as a medical technician and worked for the Air Force in civil service.   Donna loved to travel so enjoyed working in Germany for some time. She...

Macie “Pauline” Lewis, Independence, passed away on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 at her home. A celebration of life will be held Monday, February 1st, 2021 at the First Baptist Church at 10:00am. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 31st, 2021 at Potts Chapel, 3:00pm-6:00pm. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church and can be left with the funeral home. Macie Pauline Lewis was born July 24, 1935 in St. Clair, Missouri. She was the daughter of Wayne Oscar and...

Eldon Raymond Malone, 72 of Independence, Kansas passed away at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha, Kansas on Monday, January 25, 2021. Eldon was born to Leslie W. and Betty L. (Gillman) Malone on August 27, 1948 in Independence, Kansas. He grew up in Independence and attended the Independence public schools. On December 21, 1967, Eldon married Janice Taddiken at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The two were married 42 years until Janice passed away on November 13, 2010. Eldon was a lifelong...

Larry Wayne Clover, age 77 of Sycamore, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home in Sycamore, Kansas. Larry was born October 17, 1943 in Neodesha, Kansas to Clarence A. and Bessie V. (Weathers) Clover. He grew up in the area and went to Sycamore Grade School before graduating from the Neodesha High School in 1962. On April 12, 1964 Larry married Evelyn R. Jabben in Independence, Kansas. They were married for 56 years after meeting at the rolling skating rink in...

Louis Glenn South 61, of Wichita, Kansas passed away at Wesley Medical Center on Monday, January 18, 2021. A Celebration of Louis’ Life will be held at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas on Saturday, January 30th at 11:00 am. Louis was born on September 7, 1959 to Louis and Lois South in Wichita, Kansas. Louis worked for the Pipefitters Union 441 for 42 years. He was united to Tracie in August of 1981. With this union they welcomed 2 children. Louis loved his work, friends, and...