Obituaries

Jul 16, 2020

William “Tiny” Henry Edwards of Independence, Kansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

Tiny was born on July 25, 1945 in Independence, Kansas to Preston L. and Mary Marie (Turner) Edwards. Tiny worked at Union Gas, Matcor, Kansas Box Factory and the school district. He married Lura Conley and welcomed...

Jul 11, 2020

George Robert Williams, Independence, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. A private family Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 10:00am. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00-7:00pm at Potts Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the St. Andrew’s Catholic School and can be left with Potts Chapel.

George was born on November 15, 1921 in...

Jul 8, 2020

Anthony (Tony) Bellm passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Montgomery Place Skilled Nursing Facility in Independence, Kansas at the age of 86.  Tony was born on December 15, 1933 to Anthony and Veronica (Nimsic) Bellm in Pierce City, Missouri.  He married La Donna Irene (Donnie) Bellm on February 14, 1953 and continued to live in Pierce City...

Jun 29, 2020

Horace Ray Hearn, our beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was 91 years old. He entered this world on July 7, 1928, in Witcherville, Arkansas, born to Henry Hardy and Stella (Gross) Hearn. Ray Hearn was raised in the Clark's Chapel community, Arkansas. His mother and father provided a loving...

Jun 28, 2020

Frances “Jean” Smading, of Independence passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri with her family by her side. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, July 3, 2020 at 11:00am at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. A book signing along with a viewing will be available Wednesday and Thursday at Potts...

Jun 24, 2020

Oma Jean Emerson, age 92, passed away June 24th, 2020. She was born August 24, 1927 in Topeka, KS. Jean was a long-time resident of Valley Center, Coldwater and Wichita and was known for her excellent pies. Her career working for the State of Kansas lasted many years. She is preceded in death by Harold, her husband of 61 years,...

Jun 6, 2020

Greg Steven Pugh of Salem, Missouri was killed in a car accident in Dent County, Missouri on Saturday night June 6, 2020.

Greg was born May 23, 1977 at Garland Memorial Hospital in Garland, Texas. Greg was the son of Donald Norman (Donnie) and Linda Jane (Kirchoff) Pugh.

Greg attended Handley Elementary in Garland, Texas....

Jun 5, 2020

Viola Mae Wertz of rural Neodesha died Friday, June 5, 2020 at 92 years of age. She was a resident at Morningstar Care Homes of Neodesha for the last three years. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Independence, Kansas on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Graveside services will take place at Darrouzett Cemetery...

May 29, 2020

Duane Lee Jabben, 57, passed away May 29, 2020 in Independence, Kansas. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 10 am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Independence. The family will be receiving visitors on June 5, 2020 from 4-6 pm at Zion Lutheran Church. Memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church or Cherryvale...

May 26, 2020

TERRY ROBERT SIKES

Terry Robert Sikes age 70, of Independence, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home in Independence, Kansas.

Private Graveside Services will be held. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church at a later date. Friends may leave online condolences at www.pottsfuneralhome.com.  Memorials may...

May 12, 2020

Annie Mary (Nash) Wood, 82, of Independence, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center in Cherryvale, Kansas.

Annie was born on November 22, 1937 in Hardinsburg, Kentucky to Arthur B. and Helen (Board) Nash. Annie grew up in Kentucky and Indiana. On July 15, 1969 she married William “Bill” Wood in...

May 8, 2020

Ron Bradley, 73, passed away at his home after a hard fought battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis on May 8, 2020.  Ron was born on October 13, 1946 in Coffeyville, Kansas, and was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Pat Bradley, and brother Randal Bradley. Ron married his true love, Sharon Sutton on May 13, 1965 and they...

May 6, 2020

Norma Gerea Lookadoo Kelly, known as Granny to most, 89 years old of Montgomery County Kansas joined her loved ones in heaven on May 6, 2020. She passed peacefully in her home with her Granddaughter Lacey and great grandson Laramie caring for her.

Norma was born on December 2, 1930, raised in Buckner Baptist Orphans...

May 1, 2020

Roger Dean Janzen, of rural Independence, Kansas, was born on April 16, 1942, and entered his eternal home and into the presence of his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2020. Roger was born in Enid, Oklahoma, the fourth child of Dan and Anna Janzen. He attended school in Enid, Oklahoma, and also in Marshall, Arkansas. He graduated from...

Apr 30, 2020

Melinda Mae (Rosano) Smith, 44 of Neodesha, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2020.

Melinda was born October 11, 1975 to Emanuel Rosano and Marilyn Wood. Melinda was a friend to all She enjoyed cooking, baking, watching movies, babysitting for her beloved friends and family, playing board games and swimming. She also enjoyed outings with her friends. She was a devoted member...

Apr 28, 2020

Dorothy Maxine Posch, 89, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

Dorothy was born on June 26, 1930 in Cleveland, Oklahoma, the oldest daughter of Albert A. (Jack) and Roxy (Patterson) Lassley.  She attended elementary school in Cleveland and graduated from Wildhorse High School in Wildhorse, Oklahoma in 1948.  While in high school, Dorothy...

Apr 25, 2020

Christopher Michael Myers, 27, was taken from this earth on April 25, 2020 in Skiatook, Oklahoma in a motorcycle accident.

Chris was the first born to Delbert and Jana Myers in Independence, Kansas on May 12, 1992. Chris graduated from Independence High School in 2010. Chris was a member of 4-H for 6 years earning the Gold...

Apr 22, 2020

Jaunita C. (Lewis) Bohr passed away Thursday, April 22, 2020 at her home. A graveside service will be held Monday, April 27, 2020 at 1:00pm at the Calvary Cemetery at Mount Hope in Independence, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and can be left at Potts Chapel.

Jaunita was born...

Apr 5, 2020

Marjorie Ann (Williams) Wilson, 87, of Independence, Kansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Marjorie was the middle child of three children, born to William E. and Dora Mae (Anderson) Williams on February 15, 1933 in Sedan, Kansas. Marjorie graduated from Kansas State College of Pittsburg with her teaching certificate...

Apr 3, 2020

Deacon Chester Green of Independence Kansas was born on December 17,1942 in Lenapah Oklahoma to Willie Green, and Adeline Shoat Green. His Maternal grandmother Georgia Burrse - Shoat also assisted in raising him. Chester passed away on April 3, 2020 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville Oklahoma. Chester grew up in Spiro, and Fort Coffee, Oklahoma. He was...