Obituaries

Feb 8, 2022

Leon Abe Epp was born November 4, 1941 to Cornelius Friesen and Eva Dorothea (Pankratz) Epp in Hardtner, Kansas. Leon was raised with three brothers and two sisters on a farm near Burrton, Kansas.  Leon graduated from Burrton High School in 1960, then went on to Bethel College and Emporia State University, earning a degree in Math Education.  Leon’s...

Feb 6, 2022

David seemed destined to come into and out of this world in an automobile. In the womb, he was involved in a car accident that endangered his life and hospitalized his mother for months before his delivery. Growing up, he loved fast cars, and later spent a good bit of his adult life restoring classic cars to their former...

Feb 4, 2022

Wanda Ruth (Sullivan) Schabel, 103, of Independence, KS passed away Friday, February 4, 2022,  at Morningstar Care Home in Neodesha, Kansas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at St. Andrew Catholic Church at 10:00am, an additional visitation will be held before the service from 9:00-10:00am at the church. Burial will follow at the Calvary...

Jan 26, 2022

William “Jay” Etter, age 73, of Mound Valley, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at his home in Mound Valley, Kansas.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Potts Chapel. Services will be held at a later date. Friends may leave online condolences at www.pottsfuneralhome.com. The family has suggested memorials to the Pals Humane...

Jan 24, 2022

Terry Jean Dewey, 61, of Neodesha passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha.

Terry was welcomed into the world the youngest of 9 children to Carlyle and Cordy (Thompson) Ward on February 20, 1960 in Parsons, Kansas. Terry was a proud graduated of St. Paul High School in 1978. On...

Jan 14, 2022

Louise Mable Moreland, 93, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at her home on Friday, January 14, 2022. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel. The family has held a private a Celebration of Louise’s life.

Louise was born on May 3, 1928, in Alstead, New Hampshire to John and Eva (Hall) Campbell. She attended...

Jan 9, 2022

A graveside service will be held Friday, April 1st, 2022 at Mount Hope Cemetery at 1:00pm.

Larry Gene Duke aged 78 of Independence, Kansas Passed away Sunday January 9th, 2022 at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas.

Larry was born on October 17th, 1943in Independence, Kansas to Royal and Pearl (Fultz) Duke.

He grew up...

Jan 1, 2022

Thelma Darlene Johnson, Independence, passed away on Wednesday, April 20th, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A Celebration of Life Service will be held, Saturday, April 30th at Potts Chapel at 10:00am. Visitation will be Friday, 5:00-7:00pm.

Darlene was born on July 23rd, 1948, in Independence, Kansas. She was the daughter of Walter and Lorene (Stewart) Carter. She was the...

Jan 1, 2022

Steven Whitson age 66 son of Norman and Beverly Whitson passed away March 21st 2022 at 1am. Steven is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years Nora Whitson and their three children; Rechie Whitson, his wife Miranda and their two children, Mary Ann Leviner and her 2 children, and Jennifer Barron, her husband Daniel and their 3 children....

Jan 1, 2022

Kay Kareen Tindel, passed away peacefully at Eagle Estates in Independence, Ks on Saturday, October 29, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was 80 years young. Arrangements are entrusted with Potts Chapel of Independence.

Kay was born on October 14, 1942 to Ida May Kelley and John James Nash, in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Humbolt High School....

Dec 30, 2021

Della Marie Nordberg

Long time Independence resident, Del Nordberg, passed away at Country Place Senior Living, Independence, on December 30, 2021.

She was born in Natoma, KS on February 12, 1935, to Martin and Florence (Hackerott) Kreft, graduated from rural and Natoma schools, and attended Kansas State University, where she met Bernie Nordberg.

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Dec 27, 2021

Beryl Allen Mills was born June 25, 1933, in Sedan, KS, the son of Carl and Piccola (Robinson) Mills.  He passed away December 27, 2021 in Parsons, KS. at the age of 88.

Beryl graduated from Independence High School in 1951.  Following graduation, Beryl served 4 years in the U.S. Navy.

Beryl received his Associates...

Dec 26, 2021

Harold “Diz” Dean Hull, age 91, of Independence, Kansas passed away December 26, 2021. He left this world a much brighter place.

Harold was born on April 10th, 1930. He attended elementary, junior high, high school, and community college here in Independence, Kansas. He also attended a semester at Pittsburg State University. Upon Graduation he enlisted in...

Dec 24, 2021

Laura Kirks, Independence, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 24th, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, December 31st at 10:00am at Potts Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, December 30th, 1:00-7:00pm, with family greeting friends 5:00-7:00pm. Memorials are suggested to the Gideon International and or the Independence Bible School. These can be...

Dec 23, 2021

William James “Bill” Falstad, 87, passed away on December 23, 2021 in Overland Park, Kansas. Graveside services will be held on January 4, 2022 at 11 am at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. A private family celebration will be held at a later date.

Bill was born on January 5, 1934 in Superior, Wisconsin, the son...

Dec 23, 2021

Jean Marie (Thompson) Faler

Jean Marie (Thompson) Faler, 89, of Independence, Kan. peacefully passed on at her home Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021.

Jean was born Sept. 8, 1932 in Independence, Kan. to Marion and Lela (Henderson) Thompson. She graduated from Independence High School in 1950. She worked as a secretary for the Independence Superintendent of...

Dec 23, 2021

A son, brother, proud dad, grandpa, bull rider, and bull fighter was tragically taken from this world entirely too soon on December 23, 2021 at his home.

Dewayne Lee Smith was born in Wichita on September 28, 1966 to David and Wanda (Beougher) Smith. He attended school in Haysville and graduated from Campus High School. Dewayne found...

Dec 21, 2021

Helen Lucile Wiles of Independence, Kansas passed away December the 21st in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 30th at 1:00pm at Potts Chapel. Memorial remembrances are suggested to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and Saint Jude, and may be left at the funeral home.

Helen L. Wiles...

Dec 18, 2021

RICHARD DEAN WALLACE

INDEPENDENCE-Richard Dean Wallace, 59, died on December 18, 2021, at Labette Health in Parsons, KS.

He was born on June 20, 1962, in Missouri. Richard was son to James and Margaret (West) Wallace, brother to Cherri (Wallace) High. Richard graduated from Independence High, Class of 1980. After graduation, Richard married his high...

Dec 14, 2021

Dan Parker Dollison passed away peacefully in his home on December 14th, 2021, in Independence, Kansas. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 28th at Mount Hope Cemetery at 1PM with full military rites. Services are entrusted with Potts Chapel.

Dan was born on February 18th, 1935, in Independence, Kansas to Doris Vivian (Towe) Dollison,...