All Obituaries

Curtis Lee Simmons, 71 passed away at his home in Independence, Kansas on Thursday, June 29, 2022. Curtis is survived by his wife Sandra of the home. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel and no services are planned at this time.

Donald Lee Fromong II, 59 of Independence, Kansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, June 18th, 2022, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel. Don’s family will hold a private family service at Calvary Cemetery where he will be laid to rest next to his father. The family has requested memorial contribution be made in Don’s name to AWOL of Independence. Don is preceded in death by his father, Donald Fromong, son, Scott...

Clarence Ray Aaron                        Ray Aaron passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 in Neodesha, Kansas, he was 64 years old. Ray was born to Betty and Junior Aaron on January 16, 1958 in San Bernardino, California. He is survived by his father, Junior Ray Aaron, brothers, Marvin and David Aaron, and sister, Gail Jabben. He also has two daughters, Angela Cable and Soni Aaron who...

William Joe McGuire, 76, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and daughter Saturday, May 14th, 2022. William (Bill) was born March 6th, 1946, in Independence, Kansas. He was the son of Joseph Jasper and Leta May (Hopkins) McGuire. He attended school in Wayside, Kansas, graduating in 1965. He later joined the United States Army Reserves in November of 1968. He served in Vietnam in 1968-1969 with the 1011th Supply and Service. He began his working career with a few jobs...

On Wednesday, May 11th 2022, Fiona Jean Dollison passed away at the age of 79 after a long (and stubborn) battle with pancreatic cancer. Jean had a lifelong love of learning and shared this love with those around her. Born in Grand Junction, Colorado on October 8, 1942 Jean was the daughter of Eloise and Edward Kaemmerling. After attending Chanute High School, Jean married Frederick Brungardt and began her long career as an invested mother and dedicated teacher. A lifelong learner, Jean...

Obituary: Donald J. Potter 1934--2022   Donald J. Potter of Independence, Kansas was born in 1934 to Helen Trembley Potter and James Leroy Potter of Iowa City, Iowa. He passed peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022. He is survived by his son, Steve (who was by his side) daughter-in-law Susan, daughters Sharon and Karen, son-in-law Don Moser, sister Mary Ann and brother-in-law Richard Isaacs—and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A graduate of Rutgers, Don also had an MA from...

Thelma Darlene Johnson, Independence, passed away on Wednesday, April 20th, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A Celebration of Life Service will be held, Saturday, April 30th at Potts Chapel at 10:00am. Visitation will be Friday, 5:00-7:00pm. Darlene was born on July 23rd, 1948, in Independence, Kansas. She was the daughter of Walter and Lorene (Stewart) Carter. She was the oldest sibling of fourteen; Roger, Harold, Otis, Raymond, Gus, Sarah, Mary, Kay, Carl, Gladiss, Terry and Anita. Darlene...

Cynthia Faye Austin, 72, of Independence, Kansas passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel. The family will hold a private service to celebrate Cynthia’s life. Cynthia was born on July 11, 1949, in Tennessee to Marion L. Waldrup Sr. and Emma F. (Dycus) Waldrup. She graduated from high school in Memphis, Tennessee in 1967. In 1984, Cynthia moved to Independence and made her permanent...

Catherine (Cathe) Lucille Dulohery (Madden) was born October 10, 1958, in Coffeyville, KS to Joseph and Shirley Jean (Hobbs) Madden. (Stepmother Rea Marie Madden) Catherine has two brothers: Terry Joe Madden and wife Ida Madden of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and George (Randy) Randall Madden of Durant, Oklahoma. A stepbrother; Gene Patton and wife Leora Patton of Arlington, Texas.  February 14, 1978, Cathe married Rocky Allen Metzger. Son; Jason Allen Metzger and daughter; Kimberly Renae...

Rebecca Maria Ramirez, 69, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Rebecca Ramirez was born on December 26th, 1952, in Independence, KS to Aurelio & Juanita (Chavez) Meza. She attended Independence schools and graduated in 1971. After high school she took classes at Independence Community College while working at City Publishing Co. After that, she found her calling working most of her adult life with the mentally handicapped, elderly and...