Obituaries
Eugene Hollis Musgrove
Jul 19, 2024
Eugene Hollis Musgrove was born April 21, 1951 in Independence, KS. He is the second child of Cleona Marilla (Reynolds) and Hollis Mont Musgrove. He graduated from Independence High School in 1969 and later completed his Bachelor of Accounting degree at Pittsburg State College in 1973. After college graduation he married Linda Ann Vail and they lived in Wichita, KS....
Vernon Stewart Brewster
Jul 13, 2024
On this day, July 13, 2024, at 3:03am, Vernon Stewart Brewster passed away due to his declining health. He was 90 years old.
Born 10 September 1933, in Sedan, Kansas to Willard Clyde Brewster and Clara Madge Brewster. Vernon was living in Winfield, KS at the Cumbernauld Village Retirement Home at the time of his passing.
He was predeceased by his wife...
Hazel Marie Schafer
Jul 3, 2024
Hazel Marie (Gallup) Botts Schafer was born at home in Independence, Kansas, on September 18, 1926, to Vernon and Martha (Ballenger) Gallup. She had three sisters and two brothers Vernon "Buddy" Gallup, Billy Gene Gallup, Mary Gallup Mitchell, Freda Mae Gallup, and Gaylee Gallup Bedell.
Hazel married Cecil William Botts on September 17, 1943, in Fredonia, Kansas, and they would have...
Joyce Mae Legleiter
Jul 1, 2024
Joyce Mae (Klocke) Legleiter, passed away on July 1, 2024 at her home surrounded by the love of her daughters. She was born on May 28, 1939, in Marion, Kansas.
On August 26, 1966, Joyce married her husband LaVern Legleiter in Miami, Oklahoma and together they watched their two children and three grandchildren grow up.
Joyce had a passion for life reflected...
Jessica LeAnn Gilchrist
Jun 30, 2024
Jessica LeAnn Gilchrist, age 43 of Independence, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the St. John Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jessica was an Organ Donor and her gift went immediately to 3 recipients, plus others. The Hospital staff gave her what they called “a heroes acknowledgement with the walk of honor”.
Jessica was born April 29, 1981 in Garden...
Mary Lou Tucker
Jun 26, 2024
Mary Lou Tucker, born Mary Lou Henderson on May 22, 1936, in Severy, Kansas, peacefully passed away on June 26, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Mary Lou dedicated 36 years of her life to her career at Echlin after working at Electra before retiring in 2000. Her hard work and dedication have undoubtedly...
Mary O'Dell Clayton
Jun 25, 2024
Mary O'Dell Clayton (Mahan) was born on November 9, 1930, in Bunger, Texas. She peacefully passed away on June 25 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Mary was a beloved wife to Bruce Clayton and a devoted mother to her daughter Linda Jean Henning and son Arthur Jay...
Shirley L. Hosier
Jun 20, 2024
Shirley Loraine Hosier, age 86, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor. She was born July 15, 1937, in Independence, KS to Harold (Bud) and Viola (Hinman) Romine.
Shirley attended school in Independence. She worked several jobs throughout her life. She worked in the office of JCPenney for many years and worked as a bank teller for many...
Delores Roldan
Jun 15, 2024
Delores Rebecca Roldan, 82, of Independence, Kansas passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Delores was born on November 6, 1941, to Emanuel Martinez and Maria (Leon) Martinez in Chanute, Kansas. She attended St. Andrews School and had an absolute love for life. Delores married John Roldan in 1966, but they later divorced in...
Glen Olen Sutton
Jun 13, 2024
Glen Olen Sutton, 74, Neodesha, Kansas passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at home. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Independence, Kansas. Memorial in honor of Glen may be made to Harry Hynes Memorial...
Kandie Lee Maples-Prince
May 26, 2024
Kandie Lee (Maples) Prince, 59 of Independence, Kansas, passed away May 26th, 2024, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas surrounded by her loved ones.
Kandie was born January 10th, 1965, in Columbia, Missouri to William Earl Maples and Carol (Cochran) Maples. She lived her childhood and young adult years in the Girard and Pittsburg area. She was united in marriage to...
Jack D. Lewis
May 25, 2024
Jack D. Lewis (lovingly known as “Apple Jack”), 89, of Caney, Kansas, passed away from this world in peace surrounded by his family on May 25, 2024, in Independence, Kansas. He will be sorely missed and forever in our hearts. He was a great role model, mentor, loving best buddy, and a significant father figure that impacted many lives.
Jack was...
Leah Virginia Dunham
Apr 26, 2024
On Friday, April 26, 2024, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Leah Viriginia Dunham passed away at Wilson Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Leah Virginia Dunham was born on November 12, 1933 in rural Havana, Kansas to Buryl and Vesta (Woodworth) Payne. Virginia graduated from Elk City High School in Elk City, Kansas. On July 5, 1952, Viriginia married George Bruce...
Peter Hamblin Jr.
Apr 26, 2024
Peter Hamblin Jr
September 13th 1962-April 26 2024. Passed away suddenly at home.
Beloved husband of Brenda Hamblin
(Jackson). Loving father of April (Ted) Farnham. And the late Amanda L.
Hamblin. Brother of Steve (Linda) Hamblin. Also preceded in death by his parents. Peter Hamblin Sr. and Shirley Sargent.
Peter loved hunting and his dogs. Peter was also past treasurer of the Cattaraugus County coon club. A...
Leopoldo Livino de Carvalho
Apr 22, 2024
Leopoldo (Leo) Livino de Carvalho
Our community lost a beloved and well-known member with the passing on April 22, 2024 of Leo Carvalho (87), who lived out his dreams of becoming an American and inspiring young people to learn other languages and cultures in the pursuit of a more connected and caring world.
Leo is survived by his wife of 66...
Virginia Lee Hoover
Apr 15, 2024
Virginia L. Hoover (Jen), age 85 of Elk City, Kansas, died Monday, April 15th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Virginia L. Hoover was born June 6th, 1938, in Independence, Kansas to Fred E. and Alta Maxine (Huff) Hull. She grew up here and graduated from IBS.
On May 27th, 1957, she married Gary Hoover, and they made their home...
Brian William Yakshaw
Apr 10, 2024
Brian W Yakshaw, 59, passed away at his home April 10, 2024. His eternal resting place will be Lubbock, TX.
Brian was born August 17, 1964 to Rod & Betty (Hilger) Yakshaw in Wichita, KS. In 1971 the family moved to Independence where Brian graduated Independence High School. After graduation Brian moved to Lubbock, Texas to attend Texas Tech University. ...
William Eugene Taylor
Apr 9, 2024
William Eugene Taylor, 84 of Independence, Kansas passed away at Medicalodges of Independence on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Bill was born in Anderson, South Carolina on October 9, 1939 to James and Azalea (Martin) Taylor. He graduated high school and Electronics Technical School in Toronto, Canada. On July 1, 1961 he was united in marriage to Karen Lynn Gilstrap. For 28...
John Thomas Blakemore
Mar 31, 2024
John Thomas Blakemore was born September 12th, 1929, and passed peacefully in his sleep
Sunday March 31st, 2024 at 94 years of age. He was the oldest of 8 kids and had quit school at
the age of 8 years to help care for his family. John was a hardworking man and partook in a
variety of job industries that ranged from chopping...
Cynthia Jane Lopez
Mar 29, 2024
Cynthia Jane Lopez, Obituary
Cynthia Jane Lopez, born March 29, 1954, in Parsons, KS, passed away on her 70th birthday, March 29, 2024, at Clarehouse in Tulsa, OK, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully transitioned into eternal rest.
Cindy was the beloved daughter of Richard Allen and Norma Weeks. She was preceded in...
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