Obituaries

Nov 30, 2021

Janice Elaine (Welch), 71, passed away on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021, at home surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, December 3rd, 2021, at Potts Chapel at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening, 5:00-7:00pm.

Janice Elaine Golden was born on August 28th, 1950, in...

Nov 27, 2021

Alice Charlene (Crenshaw) Schoenfeldt, 91, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Forest Creek Senior Center in Overland Park, KS.

Charlene was born August 3, 1930 in Cardin, Oklahoma. She graduated from Tulsa Central High School and Tulsa University. She married Emil C Schoenfeldt on August 31, 1952 in Denver, CO while Emil served in the...

Nov 26, 2021

Violet Katherine Poeling, age 98, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 3rd, 2021, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas at 2:00pm. Visitation will be Thursday, 4:00-6:00pm at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas. The family has suggested memorials to the Adventure Club, First...

Nov 22, 2021

Betty Lucille Fulmer, 94, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 22nd, 2021. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel and the family will hold a Celebration of Betty’s Life at a later date.

Betty was born on October 7, 1927, in rural Montgomery County, Kansas, to Daniel...

Nov 3, 2021

Patricia Colleen Robbinson

Patricia Robbinson, age 90, of Independence, passed away on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at Eagle Estates in Independence, Kansas. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Lester Atkisson and Ina (Paxton) Atkisson on September 22, 1931. Potts Chapel is in charge of arrangements. The family will greet friends for the visitation at Potts Chapel...

Oct 31, 2021

Pat Seitz passed away on October 31, 2021. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 8th at Potts Chapel from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, November 9th at 10:00 at the First Church of the Nazarene with burial immediately following at Farmington Cemetery.

Pat was born on September 25, 1966, in Wichita,...

Oct 27, 2021

Bayne Jeremy Newman was indeed one of a kind. He arrived in this world on October 21, 2005, in Arkansas City, KS, into the loving arms of his parents Heather and Jeremy. His delivery was early, and neither of his parents were ready, but ironically that proved to be just the opening act for the exciting life he would go on...

Oct 27, 2021

Longtime Independence resident, Judith Christine (Theel) Vestal, 70, passed away at Labette Health on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021.

Judy was welcomed into this world on April 17, 1951 in Topeka, Kansas to Myron and Donita (Girdler) Theel. She attended the Zion Lutheran School until the 8th grade, then graduated from Independence High School in 1969. Shortly after...

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

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 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 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

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 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,...