Obituaries

Jan 20, 2021

Larry Wayne Clover, age 77 of Sycamore, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home in Sycamore, Kansas.

Larry was born October 17, 1943 in Neodesha, Kansas to Clarence A. and Bessie V. (Weathers) Clover. He grew up in the area and went to Sycamore Grade School before graduating from the Neodesha High School in...

Jan 18, 2021

Louis Glenn South 61, of Wichita, Kansas passed away at Wesley Medical Center on Monday, January 18, 2021. A Celebration of Louis’ Life will be held at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas on Saturday, January 30th at 11:00 am.

Louis was born on September 7, 1959 to Louis and Lois South in Wichita, Kansas. Louis worked for...

Jan 16, 2021

Thomas Eugene Church also known as Tommy or TC was born to Flossie Mae Church and Marvin Charles Church on November 30th of 1957. He entered eternal life on January 16, 2021. His spirit is carried on by his 7 children and 27 grandchildren 2 sibling and an extended family of relation and friends from every Walk of Life. We...

Jan 14, 2021

Dr. Fay Bradley was born January 13, 1938 to the late Henry and Irene Ransom Bradley. He departed this life on January 14, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Bradley was a graduate of Independence High School and attended Independence Community College. After setting records at ICC, he was awarded a track scholarship at Pittsburgh State. In 1960...

Jan 13, 2021

Randy Tull, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Randy was a cancer survivor for 17 years. However, his health deteriorated greatly in the last year and he died at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Grace Methodist Church and the Kansas Wildlife and Parks. They can be left with Potts...

Jan 7, 2021

Erma Marie (Coen) Stroble, 87, passed away on January 7th, 2021 at the County Place Senior Living in Independence, Kansas. A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, January 12th at Potts Chapel at 11:00am with visitation before the service from 10:00-11:00am. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Erma Marie Stroble was born July 31,...

Jan 6, 2021

Jerry Dean Bright age 63 of Independence, Kansas died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home in Independence, Kansas.

Memorial Services will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the First Church of the Nazarene with Eldon Myers officiating.  Friends may leave online condolences at www.pottsfuneralhome.com.

Jerry was born July 11, 1957 in Independence,...

Jan 3, 2021

Kathleen Grace Patrzykont, 89 died Jan.3, 2021 at Catholic Care Center, Bel Aire, KS where she had been a resident since December 2015.  She had been a resident of Independence, Kansas for 45 years.

Kathleen was a loving, caring wife, mother grandmother and friend.  Her children and grandchildren will remember her for the love and compassion she...

Jan 3, 2021

Mamie Lee Davis, 80, of Coffeyville, Kansas, passed away on January 3, 2021 in Coffeyville, Kansas.  She was born on April 29, 1940 to Doner and Nannie (Johnson) Skaggs in Valles Mines, Missouri.

On October 3, 1959 Mamie married William Edward Davis at the Rouglly Church of God in Valles Mines Missouri.  In 1977 William and Mamie answered...

Jan 1, 2021

Lloyd Harding went peacefully in his sleep early Thursday morning to be with Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. Jesus paid the price for his sins so that through his grace, he is saved, and one day, today, he is with the Lord. Glory be to God for the great things he has done throughout the life of Lloyd...

Jan 1, 2021

COLLEEN EDWARDS, 92, PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 1, 2021 AT THE MORNINGSIDE PLACE IN OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS.

SHE WAS BORN MARCH 2, 1928 IN INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS TO TWO WONDERFUL PARENTS, JOE AND BETTY (BAUNHOFER) BOORIGIE.

SHE HAS TWO LIVING SIBLINGS, BOB (DELORES) BOORIGIE, RESIDENT OF SYCAMORE, KANSAS AND MARY (RON) MEISNER, RESIDENT OF INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS....

Jan 1, 2021

Alicia Martinez, Longton, passed away on January 1st, 2021 at the Labette Health Center in Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel.

Alicia was born on February 4th, 1965 in Wichita, Kansas. She is the daughter of Moises and Pia (Jimenez) Martinez. She was raised in Wichita, graduating form Wichita South in 1984. She worked...

Dec 30, 2020

Dorothy Ann (Hamlin) Jackson, 85 passed away at her home in Elk City, Kansas on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.

Dorothy was born on November 26, 1935 in Independence, Kansas to Francis and Sadie (McNeal) Hamlin. She grew up on the family farm south of Independence and graduated from Independence High School in 1953. On September of 1958,...

Dec 26, 2020

Linda Sue (Bailey) Spalding

Linda Sue Spalding, age 67 of Independence Kansas, died Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her home in Independence, Kansas. Cremation will take place and a memorial gathering will be announced at a later date due to health safety concerns’ of Covid19.  Potts Chapel will be handling arrangements.

Linda was born in...

Dec 24, 2020

Gary L. Hoover Sr. age 81 of Independence, Kansas died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home in Independence, Kansas.

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas with Stephen Acuff and Adam Davidson officiating under the direction of the Potts Chapel.

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Dec 24, 2020

Harold Gene Bruington, 90, of Joplin, Missouri passed away on December 24th, 2020. A graveside service will be held Thursday, December 31st, 2020 at 11:00am at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. Visitation will take place prior to the service at Potts Chapel from 10:00-11:00am. Friends may sign the book Monday thru Wednesday at Potts Chapel. Memorials are suggested...

Dec 13, 2020

Charles Yeaman Wilson, Independence, passed away on December 13th, 2020 at Labette Health. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel of Independence. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Charles Yeaman Wilson was born January 5th, 1950. He was the son of Y.C Hawkins and Lois Jean Fossett in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from...

Dec 5, 2020

Our beloved father, papa, brother, son; Michael James Banks, passed away on December 5th, 2020. He was born on June 3th, 1958 to James and Karen Banks in Chappell, Nebraska. He proudly served in the US Marines for 4 years. He then lived in Independence half of his life and made it his home. He was employed and retired...

Dec 2, 2020

Jackie Dean Andres, Independence, passed away on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Cremation will take place with Potts Chapel of Independence. Visitation will be held Friday, December 4th, from 4:00-8:00pm at Potts Chapel.

Jackie was born on December 31, 1942 in Independence, Kansas. He was the son of Roy A. and Elva...

Dec 2, 2020

Jean Marie (Chilcote) Asay Wright passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Cherryvale, Kansas. Visitation will be held at Potts Chapel in Independence, KS on Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Graveside services will be on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Mount Hope Cemetery at 1:00 PM.

Jean Marie (Chilcote) Asay Wright...