Obituaries

Aug 21, 2019

Karen Sue Brasko, age 59, of Independence, Kansas died August 21st 2019 at the St Frances Health System in Tulsa Oklahoma. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday 28, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery Independence, Kansas. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 1:00pm at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, KS. Arrangements...

Aug 20, 2019

Gilma Loree Darbe, 84, of Neodesha, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at the Morningstar Care Home in Neodesha after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  Gilma was born on June 6, 1935, in Garnett, Kansas, to Arthur and Bertha (Collins) Goins. She married Charles A. Clark in June 1963.  He preceded her in death in 1979.  They had one daughter,...

Aug 12, 2019

June Rose Byers (Spader) Brant, of Independence, passed away on August 12, 2019 at Montgomery Place in Independence, Kansas surrounded by her family. A Celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, August 16, 2019, at the Independence Church of Christ in Independence, Kansas. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.

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Aug 7, 2019

Cleota Madora Honey, formerly of Independence, KS, peacefully went home to be with the Lord and Savior early on August 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving family after a short illness in Springfield, MO.

She was born Cleota Madora Reynolds on February 6, 1935 in Sycamore (LeHunt), KS. and was the youngest and last of 10 children...

Jul 26, 2019

Janice "Colette" Troutman age 65 of rural Independence passed away at her home with all of her family by her side on July 26, 2019.

Colette was born on February 19, 1954 in Independence to Robert and Edna (Kingsbury) Troutman. She attended local grammar schools and Independence High School. During high school, she met Douglas Vineyard and...

Jul 21, 2019

Freida Arlene Tincknell, 96 passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center in Cherryvale, Kansas. A Celebration of Arlene’s life will be held at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale, Kansas on Wednesday at 2:00pm with interment immediately following at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale. Visitation will be at 1pm before the service.

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Jul 19, 2019

Margaret Gertrude Finley Shaffer died at 4:10 AM July 19, 2019 and entered eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 26th at Potts Chapel with family greeting friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 27 at 10:00 AM in...

Jul 8, 2019

Dortha Mae Welch, 85, of Independence Kansas passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, KS.  A celebration of life service will be held, Friday, July 12, 2019 at Potts Chapel at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 11, 2019, 1:00pm-7:00pm, with family greeting friends 5:00-7:00pm. Memorials are suggested...

Jun 18, 2019

Carol June Dickens, 67, of Independence, KS passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at her home. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Potts Chapel at 11:00am. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, June 25th from 5:00-7:00pm. Carol June Fletcher was born on August 3, 1951 in Smithville, Missouri. She was the daughter...

Jun 14, 2019

Jeffrey Jack Marshall, 38, of Independence, Kansas passed away Friday, June 14, 2019. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. No services are planned at this time. Jeffrey was born on November 1, 1980 in Independence, KS. He was the son of Jack Lane and Shelli Marie (Hubbard) Marshall. Jeffrey grew up in Independence and attended Independence High School....

May 31, 2019

Linda Darlene Hill, 73, passed away at her home in Independence, Kansas on May 31, 2019. A celebration of Darlene's life will be held at Potts Chapel in Independence on Saturday, June 22nd at 10:00AM. On March 1, 1946, Jack and Thelma Crossno of Sidney, Nebraska welcomed their first born, Linda Darlene. Darlene was the oldest of two children....

May 27, 2019

Norma Lee (Crupper) Helkenberg, 95, of Montgomery County Kansas joined her loved ones in heaven on May 27, 2019. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. No services are scheduled at this time. She was born on May 20, 1924. Raised by Perry "Link" & Gale Melton Crupper. Norma married Harley F. Helkenberg on October 16, 1943. They raised...

May 5, 2019

Michel "Mike" Carr, Independence, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 10, 2019 beginning at 9:30am with the rosary, mass will follow. Memorials are suggested to the St. Andrew Catholic School and can be left with the funeral home. Services are entrusted with Potts Chapel of Independence. Michel...

Apr 27, 2019

Glenda Lynn (Ruth) Beaver died peacefully Saturday, April 27, 2019 in her home at Independence, Kansas. Glenda was born March 13, 1942 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was the daughter to Mary Ruth/Sarver and Orville Ruth. Glenda graduated Osborne High School in class of 1960. She attended Kansas State University and Baker University in the early 1960's. She majored...

Apr 20, 2019

Patricia Coran Schafer, 56, of Independence passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 in Joplin, Missouri. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, April 25th at 6:00pm at the First Christian Church in Independence, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to AWOL and can be left with the funeral home. Patricia Coran Comer was born...

Apr 3, 2019

Craig Bassford of Independence, KS passed away peacefully Wednesday Morning April 3rd at his residence surrounded by family and close friends. Craig was born January 23rd, 1947 in McCook, Nebraska to Howard and Helen Morehead Bassford who preceded him in death. He attended school in Cherryvale, KS, graduating in 1965. He then attended Coffeyville Community College and graduated with...

Apr 1, 2019

Unabelle Berniece Testerman, 91, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at her home. Friends and family are welcome to sign the register on Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00 at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 4th with the family welcoming friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral service...

Mar 22, 2019

Eva Esther Banks passed away peacefully Friday night March 22, 2019, after a battle with cancer. Eva was born October 7, 1930 in Osage, KS the daughter of Howard and Matilda (Briggs) Banks. Eva was married to Roland Wood in Andalusia, Alabama and widowed years ago. Eva grew up on a small farm during the Great Depression, where she...

Feb 27, 2019

Mildred "Louise" Russell passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2019 at Medicalodge in Independence, Kansas. Visitation will be held at Potts Chapel in Independence on Tuesday, March 5th at 10:00AM with the funeral service following at 11:00AM. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. Louise was born June 11, 1929 to Earl and Mildred (Hall) Howard....

Feb 25, 2019

Michael Lee Sullivan, age 66, passed from this life late the evening of February 25, 2019, at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas. Mike was born December 19, 1952 in Nevada, Missouri to Lloyd Lee Sullivan and Laura L. (Covey) Sullivan. On Christmas day, when he just six days old, the family moved to Independence, Kansas. Mike had remained in...