Obituaries

Oct 18, 2021

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...

Oct 16, 2021

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...

Oct 11, 2021

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...

Oct 11, 2021

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 senior year...

Oct 8, 2021

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. ...

Oct 5, 2021

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....

Sep 30, 2021

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...

Sep 20, 2021

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...

Sep 19, 2021

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...

Sep 14, 2021

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...

Sep 14, 2021

Vallen Ray Patton earned his heavenly wings on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Vallen is the son of Daemon Patton and Emily Tucker. He made an everlasting impact on the lives he touched during his short time.

He will be forever missed by his parents, Daemon Patton and Emily Tucker,...

Sep 14, 2021

Kenneth (Kenny) Martin Tremain 63 of Havana, Kansas. Died September 14th 2021 at Labette Health of Independence, Kansas. No services are planned at this time.

Kenny was born August 27th, 1958. He was the son of James and Mary Ann Tremain. He attended elementary school at Havana Kansas then graduated from Caney Valley high School in 1976.

Sep 13, 2021

Deborah Ann “Debbie” Matukewicz passed away September 13, 2021 at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma after being diagnosed with cancer earlier in the year.  A graveside service is being held Saturday, September 18th at 10 am at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.

Debbie was born February 20, 1954 in Independence to Charles and Frances Brant.  Debbie...

Sep 8, 2021

Travis Paul Alexander, age 40 of Independence, KS passed away on Wednesday September 8th, 2021. He went to heaven and joined his grandparents, Kenneth and Agnes Alexander, as well as, Paul and Nadine Skillman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church on Thursday, September 16th at 10:00am. Visitation will be Wednesday at Potts...

Sep 2, 2021

Longtime Independence resident, James “Jim” D. Fischer, 76, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel and no services are planned at this time, in accordance with his wishes.

On March 1, 1945, Archie and Sarah (Collins) Fischer welcomed their son Jim into this world...

Sep 1, 2021

Teresa Elaine (Morris) Goodman passed away on September 1, 2021. She contracted COVID as a healthcare worker. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 at 11:00am at the Central Baptist Church, 4546 CR 2400, Coffeyville, KS. Visitation will be at Potts Chapel on Tuesday, September 7th, 1:00-7:00pm, with family greeting friends 5:00-7:00pm.

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Aug 18, 2021

Russell (Rusty) Clinton Wood, 63, of Elk City, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his home.  Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. Private services will be held at a later date.

Rusty worked on the road for RSI for most of his life and had recently retired with the love of his life,...

Aug 17, 2021

Roger W. Holt crossed over quietly at home on the ranch in rural Cherryvale, Kansas on August 17th, 2021. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to “Quail Forever” and can be mailed to 7742 Lime Kiln Drive,...

Aug 17, 2021

Gerald Austin Barnhart, 84, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, August 17th, 2021, at Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Gerald was welcomed into the loving arms of his parents, Charles and Ruth (Briles) Barnhart on November 20, 1936, in Neodesha, Kansas. While attending Altoona High School, Gerald played on the baseball team. He graduated in 1954....

Aug 9, 2021

Lola Ohmes, Independence, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 9th, 2021 at Montgomery Place. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 27th, 2021 at 12:00pm at Potts Chapel.

Lola was born on October 3rd, 1942 in Independence, Kansas. She was the daughter of Holmer Carl and Virginia Edna (Certain) Hawk. She graduated Elk City High...