Obituaries
Floyd L. Vestal
Nov 10, 2024
Floyd Lavern Vestal made his home coming to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lavern died at the age of 81 after a long battle with cancer.
Lavern was born on November 21, 1942, at his home in Longton, Kansas. His birth was breached. With midwives at his mother’s side, she came through the delivery with no...
Loren James Sullivan
Nov 4, 2024
Loren James ("Jim") Sullivan, born October 10, 1942 to Claron C. and Irma A. Sullivan at Independence, KS, went peacefully home to be with his Heavenly Father early Monday morning, November 4, 2024.
Loren was 82 years old. He was a lifetime resident of Independence. Attended rural one-room schoolhouse Highland Center first grade through eighth grade. Graduated from IHS in 1960....
Gayla Marie Freeman
Nov 1, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gayla Marie (Winkler) Freeman on November 1, 2024, in Independence, KS. Gayla Marie (Winkler) Freeman was born on January 26, 1955, in Independence, KS to Elzie and Mildred Winkler.
Gayla loved her job as a Quality Control Specialist and loved giving beautiful cuts and styles as a Cosmetologist. She was...
Laura Louetta Sullivan
Oct 31, 2024
Laura L. Sullivan, of Independence, died October 31, 2024 in Parsons, Kansas. Laura was born on November 2, 1927 in Nevada, Missouri to Arthur Morris Covey and Ethel Louella Long Covey. She was the last of nine children born into the family. She grew up during the depression years, when money was scarce and love was abundant. Laura attended elementary...
Terry Lynn Sears
Oct 28, 2024
Terry Lynn Sears, age 60, beloved wife, mother, and daughter, passed away peacefully at her home outside of Eudora, Kansas, surrounded by family on October 28, 2024.
Born March 20, 1964, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Leon and Patricia Bush, Terry moved to Wichita, Kansas, as a teenager, where she later met and married the love of her life, Kevin Sears,...
Lesley Wrey Malone
Oct 24, 2024
Lesley Wrey Malone, a spirited soul and a beacon of love for his family, passed peacefully on October 24, 2024, at the age of 97. Born on June 27, 1927, in Coffeyville, Kansas, Lesley grew up in a time that shaped his strong character and vibrant personality—a combination that endeared him to countless people throughout his life.
Lesley wore many hats...
Mary Ellen Woods
Oct 20, 2024
Mary Ellen (Keath) Woods, loving mom, grandma, and great granny passed away October 20, 2024, at Eagle Estates, Independence, KS after a battle with dementia. Even during her struggles with this terrible disease, she maintained her funny and sometimes ornery personality.
Mary was born to Norman and Cynthia on February 28, 1944, in Elk City, KS. She attended school in Elk...
Clarence Donald Muller Jr.
Oct 16, 2024
Clarence Donald Muller Jr, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 16, 2024 in Rogers, AR. He was born in Independence, KS on October 22, 1947, to Violet L Beck and Clarence D Muller Sr., who preceded him in death.
Don was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey...
Harold H. Baden
Oct 7, 2024
Harold H. Baden, Age 95, of Olathe, KS and formerly a lifelong resident of Independence, KS, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Independence, KS on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church at 10:00 am...
Harry Eugene Smith
Sep 27, 2024
Harry Eugene Smith, born on January 9, 1956, in Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away on September 27, 2024, 4:20 a.m. He was a dedicated family man and a distinguished law enforcement officer whose career spanned several decades, marked by his commitment to service and community engagement.
Harry graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1974 and subsequently joined the Army National...
Linda Sue Finney
Sep 19, 2024
Linda Sue Finney, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, at the Kansas City Hospice House. She was born on July 28, 1948, in Eureka, Kansas, to Edward Albert Sexton and Agnes Irene (Ware) Sexton.
Linda was a dedicated homemaker, who cherished her role within the family. She was known for her witty and...
Robert Walter Pierce
Sep 13, 2024
Robert Walter Pierce, age 86, beloved husband and father, passed away on September 13, 2024, at his home in Independence, Kansas surrounded by his loved ones.
Visitation will be come and go, September 17, 2024, from 10:0AM to 6:00PM at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas.
Daniel Paul Blevins
Sep 6, 2024
Daniel Paul Blevins left this world to be with his lord and savior Jesus on September 6, 2024, with his wife Stacy at his side, at the young age of 60.
Daniel was born on June 20, 1964, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The son of Leo Paul Blevins and Marilyn (Shipley) Blevins. Danny is the youngest of 5 children Randy, Cynthia,...
Judith Ann Johnson
Sep 5, 2024
Judith Ann Johnson, age 80, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away on September 5, 2024, in her hometown of Independence, Kansas. Born on September 21, 1943, Judy lived a life full of kindness and love, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Judy was raised in Independence, Kansas where she graduated high school. On...
Noah Edward Corish
Aug 29, 2024
Noah Edward Corish, affectionately known as Nonka, was born on January 24, 2006, in Coffeyville, Kansas, and passed away on August 29, 2024, in Independence, Kansas. He was a vibrant young man whose humor and zest for life brought joy to everyone around him.
Noah had a passion for video games and loved to immerse himself in the pages of his...
Matthew David Sumner
Aug 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Matthew who went home to be with the Lord on August 25th at the age of 40. Though his time on Earth was far too short, Matthew lived a life full of love, faith, and unwavering devotion to those around him.
Born on January 22, 1984, Matthew was...
Virginia Iris Davis
Jul 29, 2024
Ginny was born on April 12, 1955, in Sedan, Kansas to Henry and Sarah Alice Logsdon Beck. Ginny had one brother Marvin Long, and three sisters Margie Sue Ewart, Louise Littlepage and Alice Seifert. Ginny was raised in Independence Kansas and that’s where she attended school, played sports and made a life for herself, and her family.
In 1972, Ginny married...
Lavern Joseph Legleiter
Jul 24, 2024
LaVern Joseph Legleiter passed away on July 24, 2024, in assisted living surrounded by the love of his daughter. He was born on May 5, 1934, in Liebenthal, Kansas.
On August 26, 1966, he married the love of his life Joyce Klocke in Miami, Oklahoma and proceeded to raise two beautiful daughters they were so proud of.
In 1993, LaVern retired after...
Rosalee Sutton
Jul 20, 2024
Rosalee (Bradley) Sutton was born March 5, 1945, in Coffeyville, Kansas. She passes away from this life on July 20, 2024. She was member of the Community Christian Church.
Upon graduating from Independence High School, she married her high school sweetheart Johnny Lynn Sutton. She worked at Emerson Electric for 19 years and would retire from there. Rosalee had a love...
Eugene Hollis Musgrove
Jul 19, 2024
Eugene Hollis Musgrove was born April 21, 1951 in Independence, KS. He is the second child of Cleona Marilla (Reynolds) and Hollis Mont Musgrove. He graduated from Independence High School in 1969 and later completed his Bachelor of Accounting degree at Pittsburg State College in 1973. After college graduation he married Linda Ann Vail and they lived in Wichita, KS....
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