Obituaries
Norma Kaiser
May 5, 2016
Norma Melvina (Campbell) Kaiser went home to be with the Lord on May 5th, 2016 at 12:57 am at the Journey Home Hospice House in Bartlesville, Oklahoma at the age of 84. Norma was born on July 8, 1931 in Independence, KS to Charles and Garnet (Shope) Campbell. She attended Independence Schools and graduated from Independence High School. She...
Therese Gidney
Apr 15, 2016
Therese A. Gidney, 63, of Coffeyville, Ks passed away Friday April 15, 2016 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Ks. Her daughters were by her side when she drifted off to be with the Lord. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 21 2016 at 2:00 pm. Father Chad Arnold of Holy Name Catholic Church in Coffeyville,...
Helen Gwin-Brown-Kinnamon
Apr 13, 2016
Helen Eileen Gwin Brown Kinnamon, 97, passed away at her home in Independence, Kansas with her loving family by her side on Thursday, April 13, 2016. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, April 18, 2016 at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas. Visitation will be Sunday, April 17, 1:00 - 5pm, with the family...
Duwayne Dortch
Apr 7, 2016
Duwayne A. Dortch, 57, of Independence, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. A celebration of life service will be Monday, April 11, 2016 at 11:00am at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas. Visitation will be 10:00am till service time. Duwayne Andrew Dortch was born August 23, 1958 in Kansas City, Kansas. He...
Paul Tucker
Apr 3, 2016
Paul M. Tucker, 73, of Independence passed away at his home Sunday, April 3, 2016. Paul was born March 5, 1943 in Cherryvale, Kansas, the son of Elmer M. and Letha (Plotner) Tucker. He grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from the Cherryvale school system. On February 21, 1982 in Cherryvale, Paul was united in marriage to Vivian Rhoades...
Martin Nelms
Mar 24, 2016
Martin L. Nelms, Jr, age 95, of Independence, Ks went to his heavenly home Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Montgomery Place, Independence, Kansas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m, Monday March 28, 2016 at the Potts Chapel, Independence, KS with the Reverend Joe Davolt and Reverend Albert Schaper officiating under the direction of the...
Dannie Doub
Mar 24, 2016
Dannie Doub, age 74, of Independence, Kansas passed away March 24, 2016 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Ok. He was born to Wayne and Bonnie (Mott) Doub in Culver City, CA on December 16, 1941. He attended Kansas City and Independence Schools and was a member of the class of 1961. He married Debra Prather and they...
Bernard Rommelfanger
Mar 19, 2016
Bernard Rommelfanger passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2015 at Independence Medicalodges. Book signing will be Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Potts Chapel. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Catholic Church where Father Heiman will lead to Rosary at 8:00 p.m. and will celebrate this...
Barbara Barker
Mar 18, 2016
Barbara L. Barker, 87, Independence, Kansas passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Potts Chapel with Reverend Darren Melton officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral service. Friends may register on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving guests...
Robert Losher
Mar 13, 2016
Robert "BOB" E. Losher,85, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma formally of Independence passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 with his family by his side at the Jane Phillips Medical Center, Bartlesville, OK. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the Potts Chapel Independence with the Reverend David Maby officiating. Burial will follow in...
Roy Martin
Mar 11, 2016
Roy D. Martin, 91, of Independence passed away with his family by his side Friday, March 11, 2016 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church, Independence with the Reverend Melanie Adams and Brother Harry Layden officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery...
Barbara Potter
Mar 11, 2016
Barbara Laura Potter, 73, of Independence, Kansas, passed away on Friday March 11, 2016 at Via Christi Hospital in Wichita. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 16 at First Presbyterian Church (201 S. 5th St.) in Independence, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The family will welcome visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will...
Wanda Mayo
Mar 8, 2016
Wanda Oleta (Virge) Mayo, 76, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 8, 2016 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the Assembly of God Church at 10:00 am. Visitation will take place at Potts Chapel of Independence, Friday, March 11, 2016 8:00-8:00 pm, with...
Dale Wood
Mar 7, 2016
Dale Miles Wood, Age 82, of rural Independence, KS passed away at the Kansas Medical Center, in Andover, KS on Monday, March 7, 2016. Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 11th at 3:30pm at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Ks. Dale was born on April 26, 1933 in Independence, KS to Bertha Atkinson and William Wood of...
Charles Devore
Mar 3, 2016
Chuck DeVore, 86, of Independence passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the Wilson Medical Center, Neodesha, Kansas. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, March 9th at 10:00 am at the Potts Chapel, Independence with the Reverend Darren Melton of the Nazarene Church Independence officiating. The family has suggested memorials to...
Carl Jabben
Mar 1, 2016
Carl Jabben 76 of Wichita Ks, passed away March 1st at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita Ks, Carl was born the 10th child of Carl and Theda (Hinricks) Jabben on May 15th 1939 Carl graduated from Wayside High School and Emporia State University, He retired from the Wichita School System. He is survived by sisters Wilma Squire of Midland...
Letitia Richardson
Feb 18, 2016
Letitia N. Richardson, 52, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away on February 18, 2016 at her home. A Celebration of Life service will be Friday, February 26th, 2016 at 11:00 am at Potts Chapel of Independence, KS. Visitation will take place Thursday, February 25th, 2016 from 12:00- 8:00pm, with the family receiving friends 6-8pm. Letitia Novelle (Conger) Richardson was...

Gerald Ellis
Feb 18, 2016
Gerald R. Ellis, 80, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the Wilson Medical Center, Neodesha, Kansas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Potts Chapel Cherryvale with the Reverend Eric Lang officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale, Kansas under the direction of the Potts...
Linda Forrester
Feb 6, 2016
Linda D. Forrester, 68, Cherryvale, Kansas passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Freeman Heath Systems West in Joplin, Missouri. Friends may register on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Potts Chapel of Cherryvale. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Grandview Cemetery in Rural Neodesha, Kansas. Linda was...
Floyd Watson
Feb 1, 2016
Floyd Terrance Watson, age 66 of Wayside, Kansas died Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Lone Cherry Baptist Church with the Pastor Gary Cole and Jeff Wyrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Havana Cemetery under...