Obituaries

Jan 23, 2020

Meade, Clara Jane    September 2, 1942 - January 23, 2020 Clara Jane Meade was born September 2, 1942 to Helen Louise Merritt and Floyd Raymond Rentfro in Independence, Kansas.  She passed away peacefully on January 23, 2020 at the age of 77 with her daughters by her side.  She is survived by her brother, Larry Rentfro, her daughters, Deborah...

Jan 11, 2020

Blakely Nicole Elkins was born sleeping on January 11, 2020 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by her parents, Jocelyn Howland and Kale Elkins, grandparents: Jennifer Howland, Joe Aston, Toby Howland, George and Jill Elkins and many more loving family members.

Our lives were touched by Blakely Nicole for the short time we...

Jan 9, 2020

Catalina A. Ervin (Cathy), 75, of Independence, Kansas, passed away on January 9, 2020 at her home.

Cathy was born April 30, 1944 in Independence to Socorro and Inez Ortiz.  She attended St. Andrews Catholic School and Independence High School. Cathy married Theodore Solis in February 1968. They had two daughters, Raquel and Adrianna. They later divorced.  Cathy...

Jan 5, 2020

Betty Jean Wiley, 90, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, January 9th at 10:00am at the Church of the Brethren. Visitation will be held 1:00pm-7:00pm, with family greeting friends 5:00pm-7:00pm on Wednesday, January 8th at Potts Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be...

Jan 1, 2020

Marjorie Irene Hight, age 92 of Independence, Kansas passed away on December 31, 2020. Marjorie was born August 2, 1928 to Emmett and Imel (Debo) Goodwin in the Farm Ridge Community. She attended schools at Prairie and Sycamore before finishing at Independence High School.

On March 16, 1945 Margie married Eugene Hight the son of Bertha &...

Dec 27, 2019

Connie Joanne Smith, 66, of Parsons, Kansas passed away peacefully at Labette Health Hospital in Parsons, Kansas on December 27th, 2019. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 10:00am at Potts Chapel of Independence. Inurnment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence.

Connie was born on...

Dec 21, 2019

Leon Ray Stark, of Independence, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Medicalodges.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, December 27, 2019 at 11:00am at Potts Chapel. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Thursday, 5:00-7:00pm.

Leon ray Stark was born on May 4, 1943...

Dec 12, 2019

Russell Leon Baldwin, 70, of Independence went to rest in the arms of his Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2019 at Via Christi in Wichita, KS.

He was born December 16, 1948 in Neodesha, KS to Donald R and Neoma “Pat” Hash Baldwin. He attended Neodesha schools and graduated in 1967. He attended ICC and then went...

Dec 11, 2019

Nadine Lois Elliot, 96, passed away at Guest Home Estates in Caney surrounded by her family. Nadine was born March 7, 1923 in Independence, Kansas to Carl and Flava (Blankenship) Elliott. She graduated from high school in Independence.

Nadine worked at Braden Steel in Tulsa, OK as a secretary for many years. She also taught ballroom dancing...

Dec 4, 2019

Eloise Belle (Holmes) McCarty, 78, of Independence, Kansas passed away peacefully at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Eloise was born on March 7, 1941 in Independence, Kansas to Alvin and Mabel (Hendrix) Holmes. She attended Jefferson School for eight years and then attended and graduated from Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville...

Dec 2, 2019

Denzell E. “Red” Jones

June 18, 1926 – December 2, 2019

Red Jones, farmer and long-time owner operator of Red’s Restaurant in Independence, passed away on December 2, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Kingman, Kansas

Red was born in Peru, Kansas but grew up and lived in the Independence area from a...

Nov 22, 2019

Julia Kay Flowers passed away in Laredo, Texas on November 22, 2019, at the age of seventy-three.

Julia was born on March 22. 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas to James and Dorothy Strickland. Julia met Gail Flowers in Liberal, Kansas in 1962. The first time she saw him she said, “I’m going to marry that man.” They...

Nov 17, 2019

Judy Ann Valentin (Simmons), 68, of Lenapah, Oklahoma, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

Judy was born on January 6, 1951 in Independence, Kansas to John W. and Elnora B. (Thompson) Simmons. She graduated from Independence High School in 1969. Judy then married Angel Valentin in Independence on October 5, 1970. Through this...

Nov 12, 2019

Longtime Liberty, Kansas resident, Eva Faye Ross passed away at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

Eva Faye Ross was born on October 19, 1942 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to James C. and Opal M. (Pinkston) Ross. Eva attended rural schools in Elk City, Kansas and rural Labette County. In 1967 Eva moved to...

Nov 9, 2019

Pauline Daisy Vestal age 87 of Independence passed away on November 9, 2019 at Medicalodges.

Pauline was born on December 3, 1931 in Elk City to Charles Wallace and Vesta (Wheeler) Simmons. She attended country schools and graduated from Elk City High School. After high school she was untied in marriage to Nathan D. Vestal Jr on...

Nov 8, 2019

Lorna K Beam age 73 of Independence passed away on November 8, 2019 at St Johns Medical Center.

Lorna was born on February 22, 1946 in Fredonia to Loren and Verna (Myers) Smith. The family made their home in Burlington where Lorna attended grammar school and graduated from Burlington High School. After high school Lorna married longtime...

Nov 3, 2019

Jeannie Darlene Lucas, age 56, passed on the evening of November 3, 2019. She was a long time Independence, KS resident. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Potts Chapel at 1:00pm. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 6th, 12:00-7:00pm, family will greet friends from 5:00-7:00pm.

Jeannie was born on May 1, 1963...

Oct 16, 2019

Claire Yvonne (Tucker) Paniagua, 89, of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming passed away on October 16, 2019 at 5:39 a.m.

Claire was born January 29, 1930 in St. Louis, Oklahoma, daughter of Carl H. and Lula M. (Daniels) Tucker, Sr.

Claire was a loving mother and worked at many various jobs throughout her...

Oct 16, 2019

Ronald Stephen Mills, 66, of Elk City passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019. A Celebration of Life Service will be Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11:00am at Potts Chapel in Independence, KS. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00am before the service.

Ronald S. Mills was born January 10, 1953 in Independence, KS. He was the son of John...

Sep 21, 2019

Conita Colleen (Parsley) Timmerman, 67, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri on Saturday, September 21st.

Conita was born in Sacramento, California on June 14, 1952 to Eugene Kirkland and Mona Ione (Rundle) Parsley. Connie grew up in Rio Linda, California and graduated from high school in 1970. In January of 1971 she...