Obituaries
Kenton Leon Holloway
Feb 4, 2024
Kenton Leon Holloway (MadDog) lost a hard-fought battle with Pulmonary FIbrosis in the early morning hours of February 4, 2024. He was born December 2, 1955 in Independence, KS to Marvin E and Norma Lee (Orr) Holloway. If you knew him well, you know he wasn't shy about reminding folks when his birthday was approaching.
He lived the majority of his...
Fay Marie Mitchell
Jan 28, 2024
Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Fay Marie Mitchell passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her home in Independence.
Fay was welcomed into the world on September 30, 1942 to Frank B. and Laura E. (Jacobsen) Collier in Richmond, California. Fay attended John Swett High school in Crockett California. On March 11, 1961, she married Joe E. Mitchell at Lake...
Ivan Thompson
Jan 18, 2024
Ivan Skelly Thompson, 93, passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 18, 2024. He was a kind, loving, generous soul with a sense of humor and a spark of orneriness. He will be greatly missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know him.
Visitation and services are entrusted to Potts Chapel, Independence, KS, on Thursday, January 25, 2024....
Betty Irene Eytcheson
Jan 18, 2024
Betty Eytcheson, Independence, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 18th, 2024. A visitation will be held, Thursday, January 25th at Potts Chapel, 5:00pm-7:00pm. Her funeral will be on Friday at 11:00 am at the Church of the Epiphany, Episcopal with lunch to follow.
Betty Irene (Morris) Eytcheson was born on February 12, 1932. She was the fourth child...
Lillian Francis Moyer
Jan 13, 2024
Lillian Frances Moyer, 101, passed away peacefully at Montgomery Place, Saturday, January 13th, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024, at Potts Chapel at 1:00pm. Potts Chapel has been entrusted with the services. Memorials are suggested to the Independence Garden Club at PO Box 506, Independence, KS 67301 and can also be left with the...
Richard "Dick" Otto Hoffmeister
Jan 1, 2024
Richard “Dick” Otto Hoffmeister was born May 29,1932 and went to be with the Lord January 1, 2024. Services are entrusted with Potts Chapel. A memorial service will be held January 20, 2024 at the Cherryvale Church of Christ at 10:30 am.
Dick grew up helping his parents on a dairy farm in rural Topeka, Kansas hunting, trapping,...
Donald Ray Unruh
Dec 31, 2023
Donald R. Unruh died of complications from Covid on December 31, 2023, in Tulsa, OK. The second of six children born to Dewey and Lorene Unruh, Don graduated from Independence High School in 1955 and ICJC in 1957. He ultimately earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from Kansas State University in 1962. He married Barbara Woods in 1958 and...
Philip Andrew Hindle
Dec 18, 2023
Philip Andrew Hindle (Phil), of Independence, KS, a pillar of strength, integrity, and selflessness, bid farewell to this world at the age of 75, on December 18th, 2023. He left behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him. Phil was born to Mary Lillian and William David Hindle in Westerly, Rhode Island....
Patricia Lani Hernandez
Dec 16, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Patricia Lani Hernandez (Swart), who left us on December 16, 2023 at the age of 80. She departed this world surrounded by loved ones, transitioning from a life well-lived to eternal peace.
Born on July 17, 1943, in Santa Monica, California, Patricia...
John Montgomery
Dec 14, 2023
John Boyd Montgomery Sr., a beacon of kindness and love, passed away on December 14th, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that touched the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him. Born on August 14th, 1926 in Jersey City, New Jersey, he graced the world with his warmth and generosity. Preceded in death by his beloved...
Jessie Mae Berwager
Dec 10, 2023
Jessie Mae Berwager, 92, formerly of Seaboard, NC passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born on February 11,1932 in Northampton County, NC to the late Willie and Rhoda Gay. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Henry Berwager and her sisters, Elizabeth Gay DeBerry and Lillian Gay Davis.
Jessie was a member of...
Marjorie Ellen Eaton
Dec 9, 2023
Marjorie Ellen (James) Eaton 78, passed away at her home in Oswego, Kansas on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
Marjorie was born in Cherryvale, Kansas on October 29, 1945 to Charles Oscar and Margaret Dean (Low) James. Marjorie was a truck driver by trade and spent countless hours traveling. During her free time, she loved to go fishing and camping,...
Frank Lester Mitchell
Dec 8, 2023
Frank L. Mitchell, 76 of Coffeyville, Kansas, passed away on the morning of December 9th, 2023. Frank wa born on November 9, 1947, to Willard D. Mitchell and Ruby M. Plottner in Independence, Kansas.
On November 25th of 1966. Frank and Debra married in Parsons, Kansas. Frank and Debra went on to have two children, Frank Jr., spouse Dana Mitchell and...
Carolyn Sue Bergstrom
Dec 7, 2023
Carolyn Sue Bergstrom, 80, of Caney, KS passed away December 7, at Wilson County Medical Center in Neodesha, Ks.
She was born December 18, 1942 in Coffeyville, Ks. She grew up in Coffeyville where she attended school.
She is survived by her daughters, Tracy Parker and husband, Ben of Sedan , KSTricia Ryan and husband, Scotty of Copan, OK...
Morgan Lee Davidson
Dec 3, 2023
Morgan Lee Davidson, Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away on December 3, 2023, at the age of 76. He was born on November 10, 1947, in Independence, Kansas to his loving parents Rex and Bobbi Davidson.Growing up in Elk City, Kansas, Morgan received his education from the local schools. From a young age, he showed a passion for hard work and...
William Harvey Wood
Dec 1, 2023
William (Bill) H. Wood, 97 of Independence, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 1, 2023, at Medicalodge in Independence, Kansas. Bill was the most kind and admirable man and he brought joy and kindness to all who knew him.
Bill was born on September 22, 1926, in Duncan Bridge, Missouri, to Joseph H. and Bertha Robuck Wood. Bill was the...
Cathy Jean Beeson
Nov 27, 2023
Cathy Jean (Bente) Beeson, 75 of Independence, Kansas peacefully went to the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, November 27, 2023 in Independence.
Cathy was born on March 23, 1948, in Independence, Kansas to Harold Arthur and Maxine Elizabeth (Wiley) Bente. Cathy worked at Automotive Controls for many years as an inspector. On April 20,...
Ronald "Ronnie" Edward Smith
Nov 20, 2023
Ronald "Ronnie" Edward Smith, 87, of Independence, Kansas passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Eagle Estates. Ronald was born on April 22, 1936 in Cherryvale, Kansas to Bennie "Ben" & Faye Smith. He was a graduate of Labette County High School, Class of 1954, and had a variety of jobs during his life. He married Margaret (Whinery) and...
Mary Jo Dunham
Nov 19, 2023
Mary Jo Dunham, a beloved resident of Havana, Kansas, passed away on November 19, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born on May 19, 1934, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Joseph and Mary Coleman. Mary Jo was a real estate broker by profession and dedicated her life to serving others.Mary Jo was known for her vibrant personality and her...
Melissa Dawn Mealey
Nov 15, 2023
It is with great sadness and an aching heart; we announce the passing of Melissa Dawn Mealey. Melissa passed unexpectedly in her home on November 15 2023, due to an aneurysm.
Melissa was born on September 26, 1969, to Homer and Wanda Graves in Independence, KS. She was preceded in death by her grandma Mildred Sumner, her sister Debbie...
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