All Obituaries

Earl Dean Unruh, 86 of Grove Oklahoma passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on November 22, 2020.  Earl was born in Goltry Oklahoma on September 17th 1934 to Lorene and Dewey Unruh and moved to Independence Kansas in 1942.  Earl was the oldest of six children.  He graduated from Independence high school in 1952, Independence Junior College in 1954 and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1971 from Wichita State University. Earl met the love of his life...

Betty Arlene McGuire, age 95, of Independence, KS, passed peacefully into heaven on November 22, 2020.   She was born on January 2, 1925, in Independence, KS, fourth of five daughters to Robert Burns and Nona Mae Donaldson.  She lived her entire life in Independence and attended public schools there.  On February 16, 1943, she married Rex M. McGuire.  She was a homemaker and celebrated 53 years of marriage with Rex who passed away on Dec. 16, 1996.  On Dec. 6, 1936,...

Thomas Lee Schabel April 9th, 1945 - November 21st, 2020 Tom Schabel spent the last 18 years of his life feeding his friends and family, taking care of the place, playing cards and lending a hand to everyone he could. The loss of his kindness will be felt widely. Born the third child of Bob and Wanda Schabel in Independence, Kansas, Tom leaves behind a legacy of family, friends and hard work.  He will be missed by: his devoted wife Dianne, their two sons and their families - Tom,...

Marvin Dale Crigger, of Longton, passed away Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 at the Wilson County Medical Center. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel of Independence. Marvin Dale Crigger was born September 28th, 1938. He was the son of Marvin Fredrick and Lucile Mae (Doub) Crigger. He was raised in Independence, Kansas. Marvin served in the United States Army from 1959-1961 in Germany. On February 23rd, 1974 he married the love of his life, Doris Sutton. Marvin’s hobbies...

Jean M. Root, 79, of Independence, Kansas passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12th, 2020. A graveside service will be held Monday, November 16th, 2020 at 10am at the Mount Hope Cemetery. Harry Hynes Chaplain, Randy Beeman will officiate. Arrangements are entrusted to Potts Chapel. Jean was born in Garfield, Arkansas to Clarence and Annalee Weimer on April 2nd, 1941. She was raided and went to school in Independence, Kansas. She married the love of her life, Ronnie G. Root on...

Clay Mason Risner, 92, of Independence, Kansas passed away at his home Monday, November 9, 2020.  A private graveside service will take place on Friday and a Celebration of Life service at a later date.  Memorials are suggested to the UCM Foundation in memory of Mary Jane (Calton) Risner Scholarship fund or to HopeTank of Independence and can be left with Potts Chapel. Mr. Risner was born April 14, 1928 in Linn Creek, MO to Theodore Roosevelt and Mary Jane (Calton) Risner. ...

William Samuel “Sam” King passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, November 7th at 10:00am at the Nazarene Church in Independence, Kansas. Visitation will be Friday, November 6th at Pott Chapel 2:00pm-7:00pm, with family greeting friends 5:00-7:00pm. Burial will follow at the Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the children’s education, checks can be made out to Julie King and left with Potts...

Betty Joan Herring, of Independence passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. A Celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, November 10th at the Grace United Methodist Church in Independence at 11:00am. Visitation will be before the service, 10:00-11:00am.   Betty Joan Herring was born on December 21, 1938 to Lloyd D. Gastineau and Hattie C. Mitchell in Sedan, Kansas. She was raised in Sedan and went to Sedan High School.   She enjoyed painting and Blue Grass Music. She...

Kathleen Marie Mills passed away on Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 at the Jane Phillips Hospital in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. A Graveside service will take place Monday, November 2nd, 2020 at the Mount Hope Cemetery at 10:00am. Visitation will be Sunday, November 1st at Potts Chapel, the family will greet friends and family 5:00pm-7:00pm. Kathleen was born on July 3, 1956 in Yates Center, Kansas. She was the daughter of Edward Sr. and Opal Boring. On February 14th, 1978 she married the love of...

Malissa Jane Turpin passed away on October 18, 2020 in Independence, KS. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.   She was born on April 4, 1964 to Billy Gene and Viola Hardison Powell in Kansas City, Missouri.  She was a 1982 graduate of William Chrisman High School in Independence, MO.   She was preceded in death by her father, mother and one brother Steve.   Malissa is survived by her husband of 32 years...