All Obituaries

Larry Wayne Clover, age 77 of Sycamore, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home in Sycamore, Kansas. Larry was born October 17, 1943 in Neodesha, Kansas to Clarence A. and Bessie V. (Weathers) Clover. He grew up in the area and went to Sycamore Grade School before graduating from the Neodesha High School in 1962. On April 12, 1964 Larry married Evelyn R. Jabben in Independence, Kansas. They were married for 56 years after meeting at the rolling skating rink in...

Thomas Eugene Church, also known as Tommy, was born November 30, 1957 in Wichita Ks. His parents were Marvin and Flossie Church. Tommy was the youngest of the children. He had three older brothers; Jackie Vern Church, Eddie Ray Church, James Lee Church, then Tommy. He spent his younger years in Wichita KS. He attended Stanley Lee Elementary, Allison Middle School and completed two years at West High School. From there, Tommy focused on becoming a mechanic. Being that Tommy was always a self...

  Dr. Fay Bradley was born January 13, 1938 to the late Henry and Irene Ransom Bradley. He departed this life on January 14, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Bradley was a graduate of Independence High School and attended Independence Community College. After setting records at ICC, he was awarded a track scholarship at Pittsburgh State. In 1960 he graduated with a BS in biology. After graduation he was drafted into the US Army. Upon being discharged, he enrolled at Howard University where...

Randy Tull, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Randy was a cancer survivor for 17 years. However, his health deteriorated greatly in the last year and he died at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Grace Methodist Church and the Kansas Wildlife and Parks. They can be left with Potts Chapel. Randy was born and raised in Independence, Kansas. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and fishing and had a big heart for all animals....

Erma Marie (Coen) Stroble, 87, passed away on January 7th, 2021 at the County Place Senior Living in Independence, Kansas. A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, January 12th at Potts Chapel at 11:00am with visitation before the service from 10:00-11:00am. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Erma Marie Stroble was born July 31, 1933 in Independence, Kansas. She was the daughter of Delta Ezekiel and Nora Edith (Wright) Coen. She was raised in Independence and graduated...

Jerry Dean Bright age 63 of Independence, Kansas died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home in Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place and due to Covid 19 Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Friends may leave online condolences at www.pottsfuneralhome.com. Jerry was born July 11, 1957 in Independence, Kansas to William and Iona (Hull) Bright. He grew up in Independence, Kansas and graduated from the Independence High School. Jerry worked several different places. Jerry...

Mamie Lee Davis, 80, of Coffeyville, Kansas, passed away on January 3, 2021 in Coffeyville, Kansas.  She was born on April 29, 1940 to Doner and Nannie (Johnson) Skaggs in Valles Mines, Missouri.   On October 3, 1959 Mamie married William Edward Davis at the Rouglly Church of God in Valles Mines Missouri.  In 1977 William and Mamie answered the call of the Lord to become ministers and pastored in several states:  New Mexico (Roswell), Missouri (DeSoto), Texas...

COLLEEN EDWARDS, 92, PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 1, 2021 AT THE MORNINGSIDE PLACE IN OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS. SHE WAS BORN MARCH 2, 1928 IN INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS TO TWO WONDERFUL PARENTS, JOE AND BETTY (BAUNHOFER) BOORIGIE. SHE HAS TWO LIVING SIBLINGS, BOB (DELORES) BOORIGIE, RESIDENT OF SYCAMORE, KANSAS AND MARY (RON) MEISNER, RESIDENT OF INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. SHE ATTENDED ST ANDREWS ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL, INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL AND INDEPENDENCE JUNIOR COLLEGE. COLLEN TAUGHT SCHOOL IN...

Alicia Martinez, Longton, passed away on January 1st, 2021 at the Labette Health Center in Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. Alicia was born on February 4th, 1965 in Wichita, Kansas. She is the daughter of Moises and Pia (Jimenez) Martinez. She was raised in Wichita, graduating form Wichita South in 1984. She worked for Leerjet for several years. She moved to Longton after her mother passed away. Preceding her in death were her parents. Those left to...

Marjorie Irene Hight, age 92 of Independence, Kansas passed away on December 31, 2020. Marjorie was born August 2, 1928 to Emmett and Imel (Debo) Goodwin in the Farm Ridge Community. She attended schools at Prairie and Sycamore before finishing at Independence High School. On March 16, 1945 Margie married Eugene Hight the son of Bertha & Leslie Hight of Sycamore, Kansas. Margie and Gene had two daughters Connie and Janice. The couple later divorced in 1961 but they remained great...