Obituaries
Kenneth "Buford" Tallman
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...
Donald White
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...
Doris Etzold
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...
Sherry Lorraine Williams
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...
Virginia Bredehoft
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...
William Ferguson
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,...
Jesse Ortiz
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...
Julie Brown
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...
Gary Fisher
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...
Danny Carroll
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,...
James "Jim" Hare
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....
Helen Anderson
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...
Larry Hart
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,...
Minnie Sumner
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...
Peggy Medsker
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...
Judith "Judy" Graham
Mar 8, 2023
Judith (Judy) D. Graham, 85, of Independence, KS, passed away at her home at Eagle Estates on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Judy was born on October 22, 1937, in Parsons, KS, to J.H. (Jack) and Maude (Lewis) Barnes. Judy attended school in Parsons, KS, until moving to Independence in 1954. She graduated from Independence High School in 1955. Judy...
Evelyn Clover
Mar 3, 2023
Evelyn Ruth (Jabben) Clover, 80, of Sycamore, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Glenn Carr Memory Care, Derby, Kansas. Evelyn was born January 19, 1943 in Independence, Kansas the daughter of Carl and Theda (Hendrichs) Jabben, the eleventh child of thirteen children.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 10:30 am at the...
John Welch
Feb 7, 2023
John William Welch, 86, of Independence, KS passed through Heaven’s gates on February 7, 2023, cared for in his final days by his family. John was born in Chattanooga TN on December 29, 1936 to Herman E, Welch, Sr. and Hattie McNabb Welch. He spent his childhood and youth in a little bungalow on Tremont St, making wonderful memories...
Geraldine Long
Jan 31, 2023
Geraldine E. Long, formerly of Cherryvale passed away January 31, 2023, in Overbrook Kansas. Geraldine was born October 3, 1926 to Obediah and Sarah Cole in Cherryvale. She attended school in Cherryvale graduating High School in 1944. Geraldine attended Pittsburg State University earning her degree in education. On February 16, 1946 she married the love of her life, Harry Long....
Kenneth Campbell
Jan 27, 2023
Kenneth Gregory Campbell 68, of Independence Kansas passed away on January 27th, 2023. He was born to his parents Gerald and Betty Campbell on Aug. 5th, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas. He was the third oldest of six children. Kenny was loved by many and lived a very full life. Some of his favorite activities included: riding motorcycles, pool tournaments,...