Obituaries

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...

Apr 2, 2020

District Missionary Mother Mary (Louise) Green, 80 of Independence Kansas was the oldest daughter born on June 30, 1939 in Moffatt, Oklahoma to Walter P. Jones and Willie Bell (Wesley) Jones. Her paternal grandmother Christine Jones also assisted in raising her. Louise passed away on April 2, 2020 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville Oklahoma. Louise grew up...

Mar 28, 2020

Terry E. Coltharp age 64 left this earthly home on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Windsor Place with her husband by her side.

On November 11, 1955 Jerry Post and Dortha (DeMott) Post welcomed their daughter into this world in Coffeyville, Kansas.  Terry, her parents and sister Elaine resided in Coffeyville.  Her parents divorced and her mother...

Mar 27, 2020

William Robert Reynolds (Bobby) passed away at his home on Friday, March 27th, 2020 with his loving wife by his side. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, July 13th at 10:00 am at Potts Chapel in Independence. Memorials are suggested to the local Legion Riders Post 139, 1531 W....

Mar 16, 2020

Longtime Coffeyville resident, Irene Hazel (Rankin) Blake, 91, passed away peacefully at Windsor Place in Coffeyville on Monday, March 16, 2020.

Irene was born the only child to Frank and Ruth (Carr) Rankin on May 2, 1928 in Mountain Grove, Missouri. Irene graduated from Chanute High School in 1947. On April 12, 1952 she married Raymond Blake...

Mar 14, 2020

Vicki Sue Bobo, 67, passed away at Chetopa Manor in Chetopa, Kansas on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Graveside services will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas on Friday, March 20th at 1:00 pm.

Vicki was born on July 28, 1952 in Parsons, Kansas to Billie and June (Lyles) Shannon. Vicki attended grade school and...

Mar 11, 2020

Bobbie Wayne Bennett, age 90 of Independence, Kansas passed away at Freeman Health System in Joplin, Missouri on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

Bobbie was born on April 27, 1929 in Elk City, Kansas to Claude and Della (Sweargin) Bennett. Bob attended the country schools in Elk City through the eighth grade and then graduated from Elk City...

Mar 5, 2020

Catherine Louise Bullock, 83 passed away at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Catherine was born on March 7, 1936 in Independence, Kansas to Irvin and Mabel Louise (Gross) Vandermark. Catherine grew up in Independence and attended Independence schools. She married Earl Tackett and from this union the two welcomed two...

Feb 28, 2020

Patricia (Patsy) Gregory passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at her home in Independence, Kansas. Reciting of the Rosary will take place at Potts Chapel in Independence at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 9th . Friends are encouraged to sign the register and greet the family following the Rosary from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm. Funeral Mass will take...

Feb 21, 2020

David "Dave" Rodney Meyer, born Nov. 25, 1946 in Independence, Kansas passed away on Friday February 21, 2020 after a battle with cancer.

Dave was a long-time resident of Titusville and Mims area and a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #3581, the Loyal Order of Moose among others. His life was split between Alaska, Kansas...

Feb 17, 2020

Merle E. Wilson passed away on Monday, February 17th, 2020 at the Neodesha Care and Rehabilitation Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, February 24th at 10:00am at the Grace Memorial United Methodist Church, 109 South 13th Street, Independence, KS. Visitation will be held at Potts Chapel, Sunday, February 23rd, 4:00-7:00pm. Burial will follow at Mount...

Feb 13, 2020

Ricky Dean South, age 57, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2020.  Rick was born on January 18, 1963 in Wichita, KS to Louis and Lois South.  Rick started doing odd gofer jobs as a teenager then slinging shingles.  Over the last 40 years he expanded his knowledge and grew his business into what is known today as South...

Jan 26, 2020

Sarah Jane South, age 30, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2020.

She was born August 13, 1989 in Fayetteville, AR to Ricky South and Linda Sue Batiah Nachmias.  Sarah was proud of her small-town roots in Longton and her big city life in Denver. She graduated high school an Elk Valley Lion in 2008, then college...