Obituaries

Grace Vance

Grace Vance

Feb 24, 2019

Grace Ilene Vance passed away on February 24, 2019 in Neodesha, Kansas. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, March 8, 2019 at Potts Chapel at 10:00am. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and can be left with the funeral home. Grace Ilene Vance was born May 15,...

Ramona Boehme

Ramona Boehme

Feb 23, 2019

Ramona Kay Boehme passed away peacefully Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Medical Lodge of Independence, Kansas. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Potts Chapel. Burial will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Potts Chapel. She was born on June 16, 1932 in St....

Arletta Field

Arletta Field

Feb 22, 2019

Arletta Bernice Field, 98, of Independence, Kansas passed away at Medicalodges of Independence on Friday, February 22, 2019. A celebration of Arletta's life will be held at Potts Chapel in Independence on Saturday, March 2nd at 1:00 PM. Arletta Bernice (Cameron) Field was born on December 20, 1920 in Nowata, Oklahoma to Leonard H. and Amanda Elizabeth (Greening) Cameron....

Robert Brechbill

Robert Brechbill

Feb 8, 2019

Robert (Bob) Brechbill, 100, of Independence died on Friday, February 8, 2019 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Zion Lutheran Church at 11:00am. Visitation will be held Friday, February 15th, with family greeting friends 5:00pm-7:00pm at Potts Chapel. Book signing will be available 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday...

Lacy Powers

Lacy Powers

Jan 18, 2019

Lacy May Powers was born December 2, 2005 at Mercy Hospital in the city of Independence, Kansas. Lacy has since lived in San Bernardino, California, Neodesha, Kansas, and Independence, Kansas. She is survived by her father James Powers and big brothers Ethan Powers and Daemon James Patton, of Neodesha, Kansas. Lacy is also survived by her favorite uncle, Starlight...

Donald Musgrove

Donald Musgrove

Jan 17, 2019

Donald K. Musgrove April 3, 1947 - January 17, 2019 Donald "Donnie" K. Musgrove, 71, of Independence, Kansas passed away Thursday afternoon January 17,2019 from natural causes. Born April 3, 1947 in Independence, Kansas, to Carl and Clarissa (Reynolds) Musgrove. He was raised and received his education in Independence, graduating from Independence High School in 1965. Donnie served 4...

Clayton Riggs

Clayton Riggs

Jan 11, 2019

Clayton Riggs passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 19, 2019 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Rosary will begin at 10:00am with mass following. Burial will be at the Mount Hope-Calvary cemetery in Independence. Visitation will be Friday, January 18th at...

Thomas Waltmire

Thomas Waltmire

Jan 9, 2019

Thomas "Tom" W. Waltmire, 80, of Independence, Kansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Thomas was born on September 3, 1938 in Fort Scott, Kansas. He was the son of Warren and Helen (Purkey) Waltmire. He grew up and attended school in Parsons, Kansas. During his lifetime he has lived in Parsons, Weir, Cherryvale and Independence, Kansas....

Sharon Reynolds

Sharon Reynolds

Jan 8, 2019

Sharon Faith Reynolds, 73, of Independence, Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Oswego Health and Rehabilitation in Oswego, Kansas. At the request of the family, cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel. No services are scheduled at this time. Sharon Faith Reynolds was born on February 23, 1945 to Allen H. Burpee and Mary...

Blendina Miller

Blendina Miller

Jan 4, 2019

Blendina "Deany" M. Miller passed away on January 4, 2018 at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel. Visitation will be held at Potts Chapel in Independence on Thursday, January 10th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Graveside services at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence will be on Friday, January 11th at 2:00pm....

David Parker

David Parker

Dec 31, 2018

David C. Parker, Havana, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 surrounded by his beloved family. A private service was conducted by Potts Chapel in Independence. In lei of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Berean Christian Mission and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Memorials may be sent to Potts Chapel, 122 South Penn Ave., Independence, KS 67301. David C....

Stuart Henderson

Stuart Henderson

Dec 29, 2018

Stuart Lee Henderson, 61, of Burden, Kansas passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his home. A graveside service will be Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Fairview Cemetery in Niotaze, Kansas at 1:00pm. Arrangements have been entrusted with Potts Chapel of Independence. Memorials are suggested to the Burden Fire Department and can be left with the funeral...

Billie Dewey

Billie Dewey

Dec 27, 2018

Billie Richard Dewey, 62, of Neodesha, Kansas passed at his home Thursday, December 27, 2018. Visitation will be held at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas on Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Graveside services will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 10:00 am. Billie Richard "Bill"...

Carl Mishler

Carl Mishler

Dec 26, 2018

Carl Lewis Mishler, 83, passed away at Medicalodges of Independence, Kansas on December 26, 2018. Visitation will be held at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas on January 2, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral services will be January 3, 2018 at 10:00am at First Southern Baptist Church with interment following at Mt. Hope Cemetery. On March 11, 1935 Henry...

Patricia Kendrick

Patricia Kendrick

Dec 14, 2018

Patricia ‘Patty' Weingart Kendrick, 76, of Independence passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at her home in Independence. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life services will be held at the First Christian Church in Independence Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 11:00 am with the Pastor Mark Lyon. officiating under the direction of Potts Chapel. There will be...

Richard Cain

Richard Cain

Dec 2, 2018

Richard G Cain, 74, of Carl Junction, MO, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, December 2nd, 2018. Richard was born in Erie, Kansas on September 26th, 1944 and moved to Independence, Kansas in 1947. Richard was proceeded in death by parents, Hubert V. and Betty L. Cain, and brother Junior Cain. Richard is survived by daughter, Kandace Rather and...

Karen Terry

Karen Terry

Nov 28, 2018

Karen Marie (Williams) Terry, 71, of Apollo Beach Florida passed away on November 28, 2018 at the Melech Hospice House in Tampa. Cremation has taken place. The rosary will be Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the St. Andrew Catholic Church at 10am, Mass of Christian Burial will follow. Memorials are suggested to the ALS Association at alsa.org or can...

Jane Nellsch

Jane Nellsch

Nov 22, 2018

Jane Brown Nellsch 98, passed away peacefully November 22, 2018 at Montgomery Place in Independence, Kansas. Jane was born February 25, 1920 in rural Montgomery County, Kansas near Wayside, the daughter of William Lee and Mabel Alice (Brownlee) Brown. She was a 1941 graduate of Coffeyville Community College and a Certified Professional Secretary. She was employed by Phillips Petroleum...

Sandra Earle

Sandra Earle

Nov 21, 2018

Sandra Lee Earle died November 21, 2018. Her spirit and legacy will be celebrated at Crystalbrook Church in Independence Kansas on Tuesday November 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Sandy was born March 23, 1952 to Jim and Eleanor Tribbey. She was united in marriage to Guy Earle, Sr November 21, 1980. They spent years together working as leaders in...

William Mckenzie

William Mckenzie

Nov 10, 2018

On the Marine Corps 242nd birthday, Nov 10,2018, one of their own left us. His name is William R. "Bill" McKenzie. He was a good man with a good heart. He was one hell of a Marine, serving in the fabled 1st Battalion, 9th Marines," The Walking Dead" in Viet Nam. He carried the scars of those experiences with...

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