Obituaries

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...

Aug 8, 2021

Roger was born November 1st, 1954 to Dean and Margarette (House)Powell. He graduated from Field Kindley High School as well as ICC with a degree in Information Technology.

He married the love of his life, Sandra Stevens on April 13th, 1974. They lived in Coffeyville, Kansas for a short time before making their home in Independence, Kansas....

Jul 26, 2021

Anna Belle Stevens passed away on July 26, 2021 –  Loved by so many, missed by all.

Anna Belle was born January 23rd, 1936, to James and Arlene (Frazier) Walker of Oswego, Kansas. On November 13th, 1955 she married her life-long love, O.M. Stevens Jr.

They farmed in Labette County, Kansas, until moving to Coffeyville...

Jul 22, 2021

Allen Kingsley Boyd passed away on July 22, 2021 at Medicalodges. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 5th, 2021 at 11:00am at Potts Chapel.

Allen was born June 5, 1936 in Madison, WI. Al was from a family of 10 boys and 3 girls.  There are 4 surviving siblings.

Allen spent his...

Jul 15, 2021

Sharon Lynn Reynolds, 77 of Independence passed away at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Sharon Lynn Reynolds was born at Mercy Hospital in Independence on December 13, 1943, to Thomas and Myrle (Maples) Smart. Sharon attended Cherryvale High School. While in school Sharon was an active member of the choir and...

Jul 15, 2021

Frances Lorene Mavers, 89, of Independence, Kansas passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Frances was born on September 19, 1931, to Glen A. and Eva P. Jackson in Independence, Kansas. Frances attended and graduated from Independence High School. On April 9, 1950, Frances married Merle Dean Mavers in...

Jul 15, 2021

Ginger A Burris, age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her three children July 15, 2021, in Independence, KS. She was born and raised in Caney, KS, to William (Bill) and Evelyn Carinder.

Ginger married her high school sweetheart, Luther Burris. Ginger lived her dream as a stay at home mom raising two wild boys until surviving...

Jun 30, 2021

Michael Charles Schicke, Independence, passed away on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 at his home. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, July 9th, 2021 at 10:00am at Calvary Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the St. Andrew Catholic School and can be left with...

Jun 16, 2021

William (Bill) Shannon Boehme passed away peacefully Wednesday June 16, 2021 at Windsor Place Nursing Home in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Potts Chapel. A Veteran’s Graveside Service will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Kansas.

He was born March 11, 1930...

Jun 14, 2021

Colene Rae Dillon, a resident of Morningstar Home Care of Neodesha, KS, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2021, after an extended battle with dementia. Funeral Services will be held, Friday, June 18th, 2021 at 10:00am at Potts Chapel.

She was born February 21, 1933, in Coffeyville, KS to John and Edna Thompson,  the...

Jun 13, 2021

Nancy Jane Rogers 1940- 2021

Nancy Jane Rogers departed this life on June 13, 2021, in Independence, Kansas, and is at home with our Heaven Father, and is whole again and pain free.

Born May 3, 1940, in Columbus, Kansas, Nancy is the daughter of Charles R.   Rogers and Ruth K. Jarvis Rogers, who were...

Jun 12, 2021

Nicholas Bernard Bohr age 83, of Independence, passed away at his home with his family at his side on June 12, 2021.

Nicholas was born on May 25, 1938 in Groom, TX to Raphael and Anna (Hermesmeyer) Bohr. The family made their home in Cherryvale when he was just two years old and then on...

Jun 12, 2021

Harold Lyndon Swearingen, 83, of rural Independence, died at home June 12, 2021, after a year-long battle with cancer.

Harold was born September 17, 1937, to Dorothy (Swalley) and Lynn Swearingen, at his grandmother’s home west of the city. Harold’s formal education began in the one-room schools Mud Splash and White Post. He delighted in the challenge...