All Obituaries

Edwin Alvin Bruington, of Independence, Kansas passed away at his home, Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the age of 95. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Friday, July 24th at 10:00 am with interment immediately following at Calvary Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. Edwin was born on August 6, 1924 in Independence, Kansas. He married Elizabeth (Bessie) M. Bruington on November 8, 1958. After serving in the U.S. Army during WWII, Edwin returned to Independence where he was...

Duane Albert Rousselle, 97, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 in Cherryvale, Kansas with his son by his side.  Duane was born on March 16, 1923 in Max, Nebraska to Albert and Helena (Brethower) Rousselle. He graduated from Max High School in 1941 and then on June 18, 1944 he married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Ellen Wiley. The two made their homes in Stratton, Nebraska, Benkelman, Nebraska and Phillipsburg, Kansas. In Phillipsburg, Duane retired from the Co-op. Shortly...

William “Tiny” Henry Edwards of Independence, Kansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Tiny was born on July 25, 1945 in Independence, Kansas to Preston L. and Mary Marie (Turner) Edwards. Tiny worked at Union Gas, Matcor, Kansas Box Factory and the school district. He married Lura Conley and welcomed 2 children and they later divorced and then married Carol Ford and with this union they welcomed 5 children, and they also later divorced. Tiny loved...

Edward Darrel Gaut was born on January 3, 1934 to Anderson Byrne Sr, and Mildred Mary (Sprague). Darrel grew up in Wann, Oklahoma and graduated from Wann High School in 1953.Darrel was the oldest of 6 boys and learned at an early age to work hard on the family farm with his brothers. On June 4, 1955 Darrel married Wilma Faye (Warden) Gaut. With that marriage came a lifetime friendship with his brother in law Bob Warden. Quickly after Darrel and Wilma were married Darrel joined the Army...

George Robert Williams, Independence, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. A private family Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 10:00am. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00-7:00pm at Potts Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the St. Andrew’s Catholic School and can be left with Potts Chapel. George was born on November 15, 1921 in his family home, east of Sycamore, Kansas. He was the son of George M. Williams and Florence Myrtle (Hudiburg) Williams. He married...

Anthony (Tony) Bellm passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Montgomery Place Skilled Nursing Facility in Independence, Kansas at the age of 86.  Tony was born on December 15, 1933 to Anthony and Veronica (Nimsic) Bellm in Pierce City, Missouri.  He married La Donna Irene (Donnie) Bellm on February 14, 1953 and continued to live in Pierce City until they moved to Independence, Kansas in 1958. Tony was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother.  He and Donnie...

Frank Curtis Wahl (90) of Caney, KS, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Frank was born November 4, 1929 to William and Lillie Wahl of Okeene, OK. On August 15, 1952 he married Donna Nickel of Fairview, OK. He served in the Army and was stationed in Korea. The family moved to Denver, CO and Frank became a machinist and eventually opened his own shop which he ran a successful business for 35 years. After retiring, he moved to Caney and purchased a home near the Zoo. He joined the Caney...

Horace Ray Hearn, our beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was 91 years old. He entered this world on July 7, 1928, in Witcherville, Arkansas, born to Henry Hardy and Stella (Gross) Hearn. Ray Hearn was raised in the Clark's Chapel community, Arkansas. His mother and father provided a loving home to five children, three of whom are deceased: Lorene, Clarence and Wayne. He is survived by his baby sister, Polly Hamilton. Ray is survived by...

Frances “Jean” Smading, of Independence passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri with her family by her side. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, July 3, 2020 at 11:00am at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. A book signing along with a viewing will be available Wednesday and Thursday at Potts Chapel, 10:00am-3:00pm. Memorials are suggested to the Independence Historical Museum and can be left with the funeral home. Mask will...

Vernon “Art” Arthur Mishler, 71 of Caney, Kansas passed away at his home with his loving wife, Mary by his side on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Art was born on February 8, 1949 in Independence, Kansas to Melvard Vernon and Pearl M. (Carr) Mishler. He graduated from Independence High School in 1967. On September 25, 1967, Art enlisted in the United States Air Force. Art proudly served his country until November 14, 1969, when he was honorably discharged. In September of 1983, Art...