All Obituaries

Louise Mable Moreland, 93, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at her home on Friday, January 14, 2022. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel. The family has held a private a Celebration of Louise’s life. Louise was born on May 3, 1928, in Alstead, New Hampshire to John and Eva (Hall) Campbell. She attended school in New Hampshire. On May 24, 1996, Louise married Virgil Moreland in Cherryvale, Kansas. Louise worked for 2 years as a cashier at Walmart but spent...

Louise Mable Moreland, 93, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at her home on Friday, January 14, 2022. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel. The family has held a private a Celebration of Louise’s life. Louise was born on May 3, 1928, in Alstead, New Hampshire to John and Eva (Hall) Campbell. She attended school in New Hampshire. On May 24, 1996, Louise married Virgil Moreland in Cherryvale, Kansas. Louise worked for 2 years as a cashier at Walmart but spent...

Kelly Eugene Sourk, age 51, of rural Coffeyville, died of COVID complications on Wednesday afternoon, January 12, 2022, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Kelly was born in Parsons, Kansas on October 17, 1970 to Carolyn (Jewett) Cornett and Tom Cornett.  He graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1989 and subsequently completed a five-year IBEW electrical apprentice program in Topeka, Kansas. Kelly worked as an industrial and commercial electrician until his early retirement from...

Larry Gene Duke aged 78 of Independence, Kansas Passed away Sunday January 9th, 2022 at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Larry was born on October 17th, 1943in Independence, Kansas to Royal and Pearl (Fultz) Duke. He grew up in Independence and graduated from Independence High School. He served in the Army from 1965-1967 with time in Vietnam and trained in water purification. When he got out of the Army, he went to work for Murrell Roofing Company in Independence, Kansas. He is...

Betty Ann Melican 81, of Caney, Kansas, returned to her Heavenly Father peacefully on January 4, 2022, at the Guest Homes Estates. Betty was born on March 8, 1940, to Benton and Dorthy Flesher in Niotaze, Kansas and was the oldest of her siblings, Sue, Sunny, and Louise. Betty is survived by her daughter Rebecca, son Ben, sister Sue Stultz and two grandchildren, Erin and Andrew, who she loved and rarely stopped talking about. Following graduation and marriage, Betty lived in Bartlesville,...

Della Marie Nordberg   Long time Independence resident, Del Nordberg, passed away at Country Place Senior Living, Independence, on December 30, 2021.   She was born in Natoma, KS on February 12, 1935, to Martin and Florence (Hackerott) Kreft, graduated from rural and Natoma schools, and attended Kansas State University, where she met Bernie Nordberg.   Del and Bernie were married in Natoma on June 3, 1956, and made their home in Independence. They celebrated their 50th...

Mary Neil Alston passed away on December 28th, 2021, at the age of 89. Cremation is taking place with Potts Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 14th, 2022 at 10:00am at the Havana Cemetery. She leaves behind her husband, Dennis Alston and daughter Ruth Anne Danielson. Mary Neil was born on July 1st, 1932, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Owin and Bessie Fogerty. She grew up with two sisters, Margaret and Chris, and two brothers Albert and...

Beryl Allen Mills was born June 25, 1933, in Sedan, KS, the son of Carl and Piccola (Robinson) Mills.  He passed away December 27, 2021 in Parsons, KS. at the age of 88. Beryl graduated from Independence High School in 1951.  Following graduation, Beryl served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. Beryl received his Associates degree from Independence Community College in 1957.  He then graduated from Kansas State College of Pittsburg in 1959 with a degree in Business...

Harold “Diz” Dean Hull, age 91, of Independence, Kansas passed away December 26, 2021. He left this world a much brighter place. Harold was born on April 10th, 1930. He attended elementary, junior high, high school, and community college here in Independence, Kansas. He also attended a semester at Pittsburg State University. Upon Graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served as a radio operator. After his service in the Air Force, he went to work for the...

Laura Kirks, Independence, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 24th, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, December 31st at 10:00am at Potts Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, December 30th, 1:00-7:00pm, with family greeting friends 5:00-7:00pm. Memorials are suggested to the Gideon International and or the Independence Bible School. These can be left with Potts Chapel. Laura Lou (Linn) Kirks was born on May 16th,1936 in Canton, Illinois to Chester...