Obituaries

Aug 19, 2020

Vera Pauline Bluejacket, 95, of Independence, Kansas joined the Church Triumphant on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. A graveside service is planned for Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 11:00 am at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.

Vera was born January 3, 1925 to Joseph and Alberta (Wilson) Shultz in Spivey, Kansas. After graduating from Spivey High School,...

Aug 18, 2020

Sharon Kay (Woods) Leon of Wylie, Texas died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Methodist Richardson Medical Center at the age of 73.

Sharon is survived by her children: daughter, Kimberly R. Affeld, of Wylie, TX, son, Joseph P. Leon, of Kansas City, MO, and stepdaughters: Marcy Clay and Mary Jo Leon, of Kansas City, MO....

Aug 16, 2020

On Sunday, August 16, 2020, Hoov - Larry Joe Hoover, passed away at the age of 68.

Larry was born on April 19, 1952 in Independence, KS to Robert Hoover and Josephine (Gelso) Hoover.  He graduated from Independence High School and played basketball for Independence Community college - “the clutch two-point man.”  Larry graduated from Pittsburg State...

Aug 14, 2020

LaVerne L Beam age 81 Formerly of Topeka passed away on August 14, 2020 at Country Place Living.

LaVerne was born on January 27, 1939 in Leroy to Leland and Florence (Bartlett) Dixon. She was raised in the Leroy area and attended local schools, where she was the drum major for the band. After graduating from Leroy...

Aug 12, 2020

Wayne Richard Foster age 80 of Independence passed away at his home with his loved ones by his side on August 12, 2020.

Wayne was born in rural Labette county on June 11, 1940 to L. L. and Pearl Irene (Mathes) Foster. He attended union grade school and graduated from Labette County High School. He continued his...

Aug 7, 2020

Orline Elfreda Kindt, 98, beloved Mother, was called to her heavenly home late in the evening on August 6, 2020, in Houston, TX.. She entered this world on June 9, 1922 in Bancroft, NE, born to Peter and Edna Miller. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith on July 9, 1922 at Zion Lutheran Church, Bancroft, NE.

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Aug 1, 2020

Deloris Jean Ransbottom Moore Metzger was born September 3, 1934 in Bolton, Kansas to Clarence E. Ransbottom and Murle M. Smith Ransbottom.  She attended Fairview 59 school through the eighth grade and high school in Independence, Kansas.

On July 9, 1950, at Bolton Friends Church, Deloris married Glen L. Moore, Jr.   In October of 1950 he was ...

Jul 19, 2020

Edwin Alvin Bruington, of Independence, Kansas passed away at his home, Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the age of 95.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Friday, July 24th at 10:00 am with interment immediately following at Calvary Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.

Edwin was born on August 6, 1924 in...

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...