Obituaries
Darlene Hill
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....
Norma Helkenberg
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...
Michel Carr
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...
Glenda Beaver
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...
Patricia Schafer
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...
Howard Bassford
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...
Unabelle Testerman
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...
Eva Banks
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...
Mildred Russell
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....
Michael Sullivan
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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