Obituaries

Apr 15, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Dianne (Wuerdeman) Vanderpool passed away at Labette Health Center in Independence, Kansas, on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the age of 73.

Patricia was born on June 26, 1947 in Independence, KS to Edna L. (Clifton) McDowell and Aurthur H. Wuerdeman.  She attended school in Independence and Fredonia, KS.  On June 29, 1963, she married...

Apr 5, 2021

Johnny M. Medsker, 75, of Independence, Kansas passed away on April 5th, 2021 at his home. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. A service will be held at a later date.

John was born on May 9th, 1945 in Independence, Kansas. He was the son of John E. and Helen Medsker. He graduated from Independence High...

Apr 4, 2021

Danny Vannoster, Independence, passed away on Sunday, April 4th, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 9th, 2021 at the Jefferson Cemetery at 10am.  Arrangements entrusted with Potts Chapel.

Danny was born on August 7th, 1952 in Independence, Kansas. He was the son of Ora and Nannette (Sutton) Vannoster. He was raised...

Mar 26, 2021

Danny Eugene Foster, Neodesha, passed away on, March 26th, 2021. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel.

Danny was born on January 23rd, 1948 in Anthony, Kansas. He was the son of Clifford and Ella (Wilkins) Foster. He grew up and graduated in Harper, Kansas.

Danny married Anita Hooper on August 24th, 1968. Later divorced...

Mar 25, 2021

William H Tucker Jr. was born to A. Ruth Schultz and William H. Tucker on November 12, 1927 in Elkhart, KS. In Elkhart, they were surrounded by a loving Tucker family and Bill’s brother, Tom, was soon born. However, the advent of the Dust Bowl and the Depression forced a move to Neodesha, Kansas. There Bill’s mother, a nurse,...

Mar 17, 2021

Lois Jane Mahlum, Independence, passed away on March 17th, 2021 peacefully at her home. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. No service is scheduled at this time.

Lois Jane (Bicknell) Mahlum was born on September 9th, 1944 in Blackpool England. She was the daughter of Clifford and Lillian (Fowler) Bicknell. She grew up and graduated high...

Mar 12, 2021

Jerry Lee Haymaker, age 81 of Copan, Oklahoma passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at the Medicalodges in Dewey, Oklahoma.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Robbins Cemetery in Dearing, Kansas under the direction of the Potts...

Mar 8, 2021

Loren Ray Hale, 68, passed peacefully on March 8th, 2021 at  Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 at Potts Chapel at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00am before the service.

Loren was born on April 2nd, 1952. He...

Mar 6, 2021

Martha Jane Gray, 51 of Independence, Kansas passed away unexpectantly at her home on Saturday, March 6, 2021. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, March 16th at Potts Chapel from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A Celebration of Martha’s Life will be held on Wednesday, March 17th at Potts Chapel at 1:00 pm.

Martha was welcomed...

Mar 6, 2021

Christina Jewel (Chiburis) Scott passed away at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing in Baxter Springs, Kansas on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at Potts Chapel in Independence on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 1:00 pm. Interment will immediately follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mask are required.

Christina was born on February 1, 1947 in...

Mar 4, 2021

Logan Michael Payne (Chaput), 20, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, March 4th, 2021.

Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 12th, 2021 at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church at 11:00am. Visitation will be Thursday, March 11th at Potts Chapel 5:00-7:00pm, with a Rosary at 6:00pm.  Memorials are suggested to the Logan Payne Memorial Fund and...

Mar 3, 2021

Howard (HD) Henderson, 83, of Independence, Kansas passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. A Celebration of Life service for H.D. “Sonny” Henderson will be held at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas on March 10, 2021 at 1 p.m. Visitation from Noon to 1 p.m. In Lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to Medicalodges...

Mar 2, 2021

Frances Elizabeth Smith, Independence, passed away on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, March 11th, 2021 at Potts Chapel at 11:00am. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 10th from 1:00-7:00pm, with family greeting friends 5:00-7:00pm. The service will stream live on the Potts Chapel Independence Facebook page.

Frances Elizabeth Smith was...

Feb 26, 2021

Frances J. Harp, 87, passed away on February 26, 2021, at Wesley Woodlawn Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. A visitation with family will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, at Potts Chapel in Independence. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow immediately at Independence Mount Hope Cemetery. Mask will be...

Feb 25, 2021

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...

Feb 22, 2021

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 neighbors and friends.  She will be remembered for her...

Feb 15, 2021

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Mary Agnes Miesner (nee Boorigie), Independence, KS passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home from natural causes. A Celebration of Life “Fish Fry” will be held, Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at the outside 4-H Building at Riverside Park in Independence, Kansas from 11:00am-2:00pm. A balloon release will take...

Feb 13, 2021

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...

Feb 3, 2021

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...

Feb 1, 2021

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...