All Obituaries

Virginia M. Boyle, 101, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at The Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas.  She was born on July 2, 1920 in Neodesha, Kansas, graduating from Neodesha High School in 1938 and attending Independence Community Junior College, where she met her husband. Virginia married Frank R. Boyle on September 10, 1940, making Independence her home for over 80 years and raising three children. Together, they ran Boyle Truck Lines in Independence for over 40 years. Prior...

Roger Wayne Eytcheson, age 61, of Independence, Kansas died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the St. Francis Via Christi in Wichita, Kansas. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Potts Chapel with Matt Hunter and Joe Davolt officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Potts Chapel. Friends can sign the online register book at www.pottsfuneralhome.com. The family has suggested memorials to the...

Iva Harris, 92, known to many as “G-ma” went to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, October 11, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 22nd, 2021 at 1:00pm at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, October 21st, 5:00-7:00pm. Iva was born September 25, 1929 in Caney, KS to Ernie Slater and Ula Munger Slater. She grew up in Caney where she eventually met the love of her life,...

              LaVera Marcet Viets, of Independence, Kansas, departed this life peacefully on October 11, 2021.               LaVera was born and baptized at home on April 28, 1927 in Brazilton, KS to John Henry and Martha Benefield Viets, and confirmed at the age of 13 into Zion Lutheran Church in Brazilton. The family moved to Independence during LaVera’s...

Kathy Louise (Olen) Gabaric, 79, of Independence passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 8th. Kathy was born August 27th, 1942, in Parsons, KS, the daughter of the late Ruby (Seaman) Olen and Arthur Olen. She grew up in Parsons and attended Parsons High School, graduating in 1960. She married the late Johnny Gabaric on April 14th, 1973.  The couple traveled extensively during Johnny’s time in the US Army, enjoying time living in Hawaii, Germany, and North Carolina before...

Mildred Williams passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021, in Republic Missouri. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, October 16th, 2021, at 10:00am at Potts Chapel. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale, Kansas. Mildred was born on March 23rd, 1939. She was the daughter of Fred and Virginia (Merchele) Powell. She grew up in North Kansas City and graduated high school in 1958. After graduation she was a seamstress for JC Penny. In 1960, she...

Terry Arnwine, 68, passed away peacefully at her home the morning of Thursday, September 30th, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Monday, October 4th, 2021 at 11:00am at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas. Terry was born on November 30th, 1952. She was the daughter of Eddie and Margie (Penrod) Boorigie. She graduated Independence High School in 1970. She then attended Independence Community College and Emporia State University where she received an associates degree,...

John Fredrick Vermillion, 99, of Independence, Kansas passed away at Medicalodges of Independence on Monday, September 20, 2021. John was born on April 1, 1922, in Osawatomie, Kansas to John F. and Mabel E. (Roseberry) Vermillion. John along with his parents and 4 brothers moved to Independence in 1926. John then earned his associate degree and joined the United States Navy in 1942. After serving his country in World War II, John was honorably discharged in 1945. After returning home, he...

Bill King Jr., age 86, died September 19, 2021, at home, with family by his side. Visitation will be held at Potts Funeral Home Friday, September 24 at 12:30, with funeral services following at 2:00. Bill is survived by his wife, Dolly; his daughter Susan (Tim) Marchant and daughter-in-law Julie King of Independence, and his son Steven (Michelle Bolton) King of West Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren Justin Winkler (Jay); Connor, Cooper, Gracie, and Carter King; Nora and Gabriel King;...

Carolyn Jean Husk, 76, of Independence, Kansas, passed away a Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Carolyn was born on January 15, 1945 in Wichita, Kansas to Ben Harvey and Gladys Bretches. Carolyn grew up in Independence attending the Independence school system, graduating from Independence High School in 1963. She worked as a bookkeeper at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Duncanville, Texas, retiring in 2014. She then moved back home to Independence...