All Obituaries

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 the United States Navy in 1942. After serving his country in World War II, John was honorably discharged in 1945. After returning home, he...

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 Bolton) King of West Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren Justin Winkler (Jay); Connor, Cooper, Gracie, and Carter King; Nora and Gabriel King;...

Nathan E. Weisshaar, 42 has gone to Heaven to join his mother, Kathy (Williams) Hart, after passing unexpectedly in his home on September 16, 2021. Nathan was born July 5, 1979 in Caney, Kansas to Bob Weisshaar and Kathy (Williams) Hart. Nathan attended Caney schools, graduating in 1997 from Caney Valley High School. Nathan was a member of Class LTD for 28 years. After graduation from high school, he attended Class LTD day services and received residential care until his passing. He enjoyed...

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 at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Duncanville, Texas, retiring in 2014. She then moved back home to Independence...

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.  He attended Wayside Christian Church in Wayside Kansas.  He was proceeded in death by his father James Tremain.  He is survived by...

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, grandparents, Gene and Rachel Patton, grandmother, Cassandra Hazen, and great grandparents, Chuck and Sandra Smith. Vallen is preceded in death by his grandmother, Jennifer...

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 was the 2nd of five children and is survived by siblings Steve Brant, Lisa Shaver, David Brant and Tracy Harder,...

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 Chapel 5-6:30pm. Rosary will be held at the church Wednesday evening at 7pm.    Travis was born on November 13th 1980...

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 in Independence, Kansas. Jim attended St. Andrew’s Catholic School and graduated from Independence High School in 1963. He went on to...

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.   Teresa was born on Friday, October 13, 1961 in Coffeyville, KS to Bonnie (Miller) Morris. Teresa attended school...