Obituaries

Jun 22, 2023

 

Eva "Blanche" Scott Mavers Folkaka Tiger, Mom, Nana, Woman, Beaver

Every name given was as individual as the person we know and love.  If you were lucky enough to cross her path, you experienced her sense of humor, kindness and knowledge.  She would make you laugh, teach you to bowl, play softball or volleyball, life skills and a few...

Jun 20, 2023

 

Lloyd Jerome Watts, born July 22, 1957, in Independence, Kansas to Sally and the late Jerome Watts, passed away on June 20, 2023, in Independence, Kansas.

On June 4, 1997, Lloyd and Emma Tucker snuck away into the night to join their two families on June 5th. Lloyd was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to...

Jun 18, 2023

Donna LaVerne Cooley, born July 24, 1931, in Neodesha, Kansas to the late Roy and Gertrude Willard, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023, in Independence, Kansas.

On August 20, 1950, LaVerne married the love of her life Robert “Bob” Cooley, and the two made their home in Independence.

LaVerne was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister,...

Jun 7, 2023

 

  Mary Helen (Yrungaray) Keath, 86, of Independence, KS, joined her husband Norman and beloved family members that passed before her in heaven on June 7th, 2023.

Mary was born on December 18th, 1937, in Fresno, California to Juana Hernandez and Raymond Yrungaray. She was born into a large family as the fifth of seven daughters. She was also...

May 30, 2023

 

Loma Jean Simmons-Crowell passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023. Jean was born March 4, 1930, in Pampa, Texas to her parents Buck and Glenn Simmons. They lived in the Texas panhandle until the sixth grade when her father went into construction and started following the war jobs.

Through the years they lived in many states, and she went...

May 10, 2023

 

Kenneth L (Buford) Tallman, 74, passed away on May 10, 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place. Kenny was born on November 5th 1948, in Independence, KS, to Clarence and Marie (Betzen) Tallman.Kenneth was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener.  He worked as a carpenter all his life. He graduated from Independence High School...

May 8, 2023

 

Donald Duane White, 92 passed away at Autumn home Care Facilities in Columbus, Kansas on Monday, May 8, 2023.

Donald was born on April 24, 1931, in rural Montgomery County, Kansas to William “Chubb” White and Mary (Hanlin) White. Don attended school in LeHunt, Kansas and then at the age of 17 entered the United States Air Force. While...

May 4, 2023

 

Doris Irene Etzold (Carpenter) 96 of Independence, KS peacefully went home to be with her Lord on the morning of May 4, 2023. She lived in her beloved home of 75 years until her passing.

Doris was born in Independence, KS on July 26, 1926 to parents David Earl and Mildred Violet Carpenter.

Doris attended Independence High School. Doris...

Apr 30, 2023

 

Sherry Lorraine Williams, Thayer, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2023, at Wesley Hospital surrounded by her family. Cremation has taken place at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas. No services are planned at this time.

Sherry Lorraine Williams was born on January 30th, 1941, in Neodesha, Kansas. She was the daughter of Clyde and Jessie Smalley. She graduated...

Apr 24, 2023

Virginia Anne Bredehoft, 100 of Independence passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Eagle Estates in Independence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 5th at 10:30 am, at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Kevin Peterson officiating. The family will greet friends from 10:00 am to 10:30 am at the Church. Burial will follow...

Apr 23, 2023

William Steve "Bill" Ferguson, age 83, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023, at his home in Independence, Kansas, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 13, 1939, in Drumright, Oklahoma, to Reid and Sarah Ferguson. Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.

Bill is survived by his loving wife,...

Apr 23, 2023

Jesse Mendoza Ortiz, 86, of Independence, Kansas passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel. Parish rosary will be 9:30 am on Friday, May 5th at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Independence, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am.

A life-long Independence...

Apr 21, 2023

Julie Brown, of Oswego, Kansas, left this world on April 21,2023.

Julie was a strong minded woman who could accomplish anything she set her mind to. Julie was born July 8, 1972 to Marilyn and Larry Brown.

She enjoyed arts and crafts as well as cooking, baking, and canning for her loved ones. On her...

Apr 9, 2023

Gary L. Fisher, age 73, of Independence passed away April 9, 2023, peacefully at his home. Cremation is taking place under the direction of Potts Chapel and no services are planned at this time.

Gary was born May 20, 1949, in Larned, Kansas to Vern and Myrtle Fisher. On August 12, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri, Gary...

Apr 5, 2023

On April 5, 2023, Danny Carroll, age 80, left his family and friends for a better life.  A door on a windy day and a cup of sweet ice tea all conspired against him.

Danny was born in Independence where he spent most of his life.  He joined the Army in 1960 at the age of 17,...

Mar 27, 2023

James H. Hare, formally of Independence, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27th, 2023 in Joplin, Missouri. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, at 11:00am at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. The family will be greeting friends and family at visitation, held before the service from 9:30-10:45am at Potts Chapel....

Mar 19, 2023

Helen I. Mishler, age 94 of Independence, passed away March 19, 2023.

Helen was born September 17, 1928 in Fredonia, Kansas to Leland and Harriet Kingsbury.

She attended Merino School in Fredonia through the 8th grade. She later attended Independence Community College from 1960-1963.

She worked for the Ike Graves reality from 1963-1964...

Mar 17, 2023

Larry Lee Hart, 67, went to join his Lord Jesus on March 17th, 2023.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Dana (Shepard) Hart; one daughter, Rosa Lee and husband Angel Gonzalez, one son, Levi Hart, and grandson Otto Hart, all of Independence; two sisters, Judy Hart Wheeler, of Girard, KS and Rita, and husband Jim Cloke,...

Mar 14, 2023

Minnie (Granny) Sumner, 93, of Independence passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the First Christian Church in Independence. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 20, 2023 at Potts Chapel with the family receiving visitors from...

Mar 10, 2023

Peggy A. Medsker

May 2, 1949 – March 10, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma

Peggy A. Medsker, 73 of Independence, Kansas passed away at her home surrounded by friends and family on March 10, 2023. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. A Celebration of Peggy’s life will be held at a later date.

Peggy was born...