Obituaries
Myrna Rae Padley
Sep 26, 2023
Myrna Rae Padley, 73, of Independence passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Myrna was born on May 12, 1950, in Independence to Ansel and Sylvia Smith. She was the fourth of five children.
She married Jimmy Padley, her high school sweetheart and they made their home in Independence. Together they share two beautiful...
Norma L Tricks
Sep 19, 2023
Norma LoDusky Tricks , 95 of Garden City died September, 19th 2023 at the Garden Valley Nursing Home, Garden City, Kansas.
Norma LoDusky Beathe was born on August 9, 1928, to Harold James Beathe and Grace Eulalia Johnson. She had one brother and two sisters. Norma attended grade school in Sycamore, Kansas. She graduated from Independence High School...
Phyllis "Jean" Hutchison
Aug 30, 2023
Phyllis “Jean” Hutchison, 89, of Independence, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
A graveside service will be held under the direction of Potts Chapel, Friday, September 1, 2023, at 10:00 am at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence.
Jean was born October 24, 1933, in Webb City, Oklahoma, to Roy and Mabel Taylor. She...
Beverly Jean Cook
Aug 29, 2023
Beverly Jean Cook, beloved teacher, and cherished member of the Independence community, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1935, in her hometown of Independence, Kansas. Dedicating a 30-year teaching career with USD 446. She continued to share her knowledge and love for teaching as a substitute teacher until the age of 80.After...
Richard J. Bustos
Aug 11, 2023
Richard J. Bustos, 66, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 11, 2023, at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. Richard was born on November 22, 1956, in Independence, Kansas to Joe and Virginia (Sanchez) Bustos. He was united in marriage with Chirlei (Kordick) Bustos on May 11, 1985. Richard worked as a claims adjuster for Allstate Insurance...
David Henry Holmes
Aug 5, 2023
David Henry Holmes Obituary June 21, 1978 – August 5, 2023
If you knew David Henry Holmes, you are blessed by the legacy he leaves behind. His kindness, caring, quiet demeanor, calming spirit, compassionate heart, and listening ear touched all who knew him. He had an overflowing abundant love for everyone, especially for his wife Heather and their son...
Myrtle Imogene Shamblin
Jul 30, 2023
Myrtle Imogene Shamblin, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 30, 2023, in Independence, Kansas. She was born on July 25, 1939, in Altamont, Kansas, to the late Elmer and Leota Gingery.Imogene was a woman full of warmth and love. Her kind-hearted nature touched the lives of everyone she met. She had a zest for life that was...
Charles Edward Minor Jr.
Jul 24, 2023
Charles E. Minor, Jr., age 77, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at his residence.
Charles Minor was born November 29, 1945, in Parsons, KS., to Charles and Irene Minor. He grew up in Parsons. He was a mechanic, specializing in Volkswagens. He operated Countyline Karaoke with his wife Evelyn, for many years.
Mr. Minor is survived by his...
Edra Arlene Baldwin
Jul 22, 2023
Edra Arlene Baldwin, 88 passed away at Medicalodges of Independence on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Edra was born on February 21, 1935 in Longton, Kansas to Floyd and Mae (Lamb) Vestal. Edra attended the Longton school system graduating from Longton High School in 1953. Edra worked at ACC/Standard Motors retiring after 36 years of dedicated service. In June of...
Joseph Luther Madden, Jr.
Jul 15, 2023
Joseph Luther Madden, Jr., Copan, passed away peacefully on July 15th, 2023. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, July 21st, 2023, at 1:00pm at Potts Chapel of Independence. Burial with military rites will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening 5:00pm-7:00pm at the funeral home.
Joseph L. Madden was...
Dale Vernon Darby
Jul 14, 2023
Dale Vernon Darby (age 81) was welcomed to his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home in Claremore, Oklahoma.
Born on May 3, 1942 in Independence, Kansas, Dale was the son of Clarence and Jessie (Wilkerson) Darby. He grew up in his father’s grocery store, Darby’s IGA in Independence. ...
Patty Lou Dick
Jul 13, 2023
Patty Lou (Mansfield) Dick
January 8th 1948 - July 13th 2023
Patty Lou Dick, 75, of Independence, Kansas passed away in the presence of family on Thursday, July 13th, at Ascension St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, OK.
Patty was born on January 8th to Bernard Eldon and Sarah Maxine (Claxton) Mansfield in Pittsburg, KS. As a young girl,...
Douglas Bryce Paine
Jul 3, 2023
Douglas Bryce Paine, 57, of Independence passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel.
Douglas was born September 10, 1965, in Los Gatos, California to the late Melvin and Betty Paine. He lived his younger years in California before moving to Kansas at the age of 16.
He...
Victoria Lynn Edington
Jul 1, 2023
Daughter of the late Harv Johnson and Mildred Mooneyham was born in Coffeyville, KS on January 21, 1951. She attended Elk City public schools where she met her high school sweetheart, and husband of 55 years Michael M Edington. They were married on July 1, 1968.
She spent most of her working years as a pharmacy technician, and...
Marvin Leroy Wadsworth
Jun 24, 2023
Marvin Leroy Wadsworth, 83 of Independence, Kansas passed away at Wesley Woodlawn in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
On January 31, 1940, Marvin was welcomed into this world in Mound Valley, Kansas to Mayo and Lena (Cox) Wadsworth. Marvin graduated from Mound Valley High School in 1958 and then entered the United States Army in 1963....
Eva "Blanche" Folk
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...
Lloyd Jerome Watts
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...
Donna LaVerne Cooley
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,...
Mary Helen Keath
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...
Loma Jean Crowell
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...
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