All Obituaries

Jackie F. Buttel, age 79 of Caney, Kansas passed away at her home on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Jackie was born April 29, 1941 to Jess and Exnah (Dunn) Newcomb in Disney, Oklahoma. She attended school in Chautauqua and Peru. On June 8, 1957 Jackie married Keith Buttel In Chautauqua, Kansas. They made their home in Caney, remodeling several homes through the years. Jackie’s favorite activities involved being outside – gardening, cleaning up brush and mowing. She also loved...

Larry Wayne Clover, age 77 of Sycamore, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home in Sycamore, Kansas. Larry was born October 17, 1943 in Neodesha, Kansas to Clarence A. and Bessie V. (Weathers) Clover. He grew up in the area and went to Sycamore Grade School before graduating from the Neodesha High School in 1962. On April 12, 1964 Larry married Evelyn R. Jabben in Independence, Kansas. They were married for 56 years after meeting at the rolling skating rink in...

Velma Lee Kesler, age 90 of Cherryvale, Kansas died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center. Velma was born February 21, 1930 in Cherryvale, Kansas to Earl “Dutch” and Florence (Lyon) Kolb. She grew up in Cherryvale, Kansas and attended schools in Cherryvale. Velma worked for 20 years at H.D. Lee Company as a supervisor and for 20 years at ACC in Independence, Kansas. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Velma was preceded in death by her...

             James "Jim" Mack Rinck- age 94 of rural Havana, Kansas, passed Jan 17, 2021 at Coffeyville Medical Center.              Cremation has taken place and Memorial Graveside services will be at Fairview Cemetery – southeast of Niotaze, KS; for both Jim and Dorothy at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2021 under the direction of the Potts Chapel. But if weather is looking bad...

Thomas Eugene Church, also known as Tommy, was born November 30, 1957 in Wichita Ks. His parents were Marvin and Flossie Church. Tommy was the youngest of the children. He had three older brothers; Jackie Vern Church, Eddie Ray Church, James Lee Church, then Tommy. He spent his younger years in Wichita KS. He attended Stanley Lee Elementary, Allison Middle School and completed two years at West High School. From there, Tommy focused on becoming a mechanic. Being that Tommy was always a self...

  Dr. Fay Bradley was born January 13, 1938 to the late Henry and Irene Ransom Bradley. He departed this life on January 14, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Bradley was a graduate of Independence High School and attended Independence Community College. After setting records at ICC, he was awarded a track scholarship at Pittsburgh State. In 1960 he graduated with a BS in biology. After graduation he was drafted into the US Army. Upon being discharged, he enrolled at Howard University where...

Randy Tull, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Randy was a cancer survivor for 17 years. However, his health deteriorated greatly in the last year and he died at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Grace Methodist Church and the Kansas Wildlife and Parks. They can be left with Potts Chapel. Randy was born and raised in Independence, Kansas. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and fishing and had a big heart for all animals....

Fred Eugene Bunch, 61 of Caney, Kansas passed away on Monday, January 11, 2020 at his home. A Celebration of Fred’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 22nd at Trinity Lutheran Church in Caney with Pastor Scott Whittenburg officiating. Inurnment will immediately follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery by Tyro. Mr. Bunch was born October 15, 1959 in Sedan, the son of William Preston and Eldene (Delk) Bunch. He graduated from Caney Valley High School in 1977. He worked as a...

Erma Marie (Coen) Stroble, 87, passed away on January 7th, 2021 at the County Place Senior Living in Independence, Kansas. A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, January 12th at Potts Chapel at 11:00am with visitation before the service from 10:00-11:00am. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Erma Marie Stroble was born July 31, 1933 in Independence, Kansas. She was the daughter of Delta Ezekiel and Nora Edith (Wright) Coen. She was raised in Independence and graduated...

Jerry Dean Bright age 63 of Independence, Kansas died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home in Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place and due to Covid 19 Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Friends may leave online condolences at www.pottsfuneralhome.com. Jerry was born July 11, 1957 in Independence, Kansas to William and Iona (Hull) Bright. He grew up in Independence, Kansas and graduated from the Independence High School. Jerry worked several different places. Jerry...