All Obituaries

Horace Ray Hearn, our beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was 91 years old. He entered this world on July 7, 1928, in Witcherville, Arkansas, born to Henry Hardy and Stella (Gross) Hearn. Ray Hearn was raised in the Clark's Chapel community, Arkansas. His mother and father provided a loving home to five children, three of whom are deceased: Lorene, Clarence and Wayne. He is survived by his baby sister, Polly Hamilton. Ray is survived by...

Frances “Jean” Smading, of Independence passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri with her family by her side. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, July 3, 2020 at 11:00am at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. A book signing along with a viewing will be available Wednesday and Thursday at Potts Chapel, 10:00am-3:00pm. Memorials are suggested to the Independence Historical Museum and can be left with the funeral home. Mask will...

Oma "Jean" Emerson, age 92, passed away June 24th, 2020. She was born August 24, 1927 in Topeka, KS. Jean was a long-time resident of Valley Center, Coldwater and Wichita and was known for her excellent pies. Her career working for the State of Kansas lasted many years. She is preceded in death by Harold, her husband of 61 years, mother Katherine, stepfather Earnest and grandson Josh. She leaves behind children Raymond (Karen), Terry, Frank (Neita), and Nancy, brother Dennis,...

Greg Steven Pugh of Salem, Missouri was killed in a car accident in Dent County, Missouri on Saturday night June 6, 2020.               Greg was born May 23, 1977 at Garland Memorial Hospital in Garland, Texas. Greg was the son of Donald Norman (Donnie) and Linda Jane (Kirchoff) Pugh. Greg attended Handley Elementary in Garland, Texas. He was a student at Handley from kindergarten thru fourth grade. His father was...

Viola Mae Wertz of rural Neodesha died Friday, June 5, 2020 at 92 years of age. She was a resident at Morningstar Care Homes of Neodesha for the last three years. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Independence, Kansas on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Graveside services will take place at Darrouzett Cemetery in Darrouzett, Texas on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Potts Funeral Home in Independence is handling the arrangements. Viola was born September 21,...

Duane Lee Jabben, 57, passed away May 29, 2020 in Independence, Kansas. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 10 am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Independence. The family will be receiving visitors on June 5, 2020 from 4-6 pm at Zion Lutheran Church. Memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church or Cherryvale FFA and can be left with Potts Chapel. A book signing will be available at Potts Chapel, Wednesday-Friday 9-5pm.   Duane was born on September 28, 1962 in...

TERRY ROBERT SIKES   Terry Robert Sikes age 70, of Independence, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home in Independence, Kansas.   Private Graveside Services will be held. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church at a later date. Friends may leave online condolences at www.pottsfuneralhome.com.  Memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church youth program.   Terry Robert Sikes was born October 29, 1949 in Aurora,...

Annie Mary (Nash) Wood, 82, of Independence, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center in Cherryvale, Kansas. Annie was born on November 22, 1937 in Hardinsburg, Kentucky to Arthur B. and Helen (Board) Nash. Annie grew up in Kentucky and Indiana. On July 15, 1969 she married William “Bill” Wood in Waynesville, Missouri where they made their home until 1970 when they moved to Independence, Kansas. Annie retired from ACC as a switchboard...

Ron Bradley, 73, passed away at his home after a hard fought battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis on May 8, 2020.  Ron was born on October 13, 1946 in Coffeyville, Kansas, and was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Pat Bradley, and brother Randal Bradley. Ron married his true love, Sharon Sutton on May 13, 1965 and they were happily married for 55 years. He worked for MEC for 45 years before retiring in 2011.   He was a great man who worked hard, and played even harder. Through...

Norma Gerea Lookadoo Kelly, known as Granny to most, 89 years old of Montgomery County Kansas joined her loved ones in heaven on May 6, 2020. She passed peacefully in her home with her Granddaughter Lacey and great grandson Laramie caring for her.   Norma was born on December 2, 1930, raised in Buckner Baptist Orphans home in Texas. Leaving there as an adult and moved to Salinas California, residing there until 1995. Norma raised two children & two grandchildren while in Salinas....