Melody Potter 1966-2026

Melody Lynn Potter, 59, Holton, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her home.

She was born Oct. 11, 1966, in Burbank, Calif., the daughter of Clarence O. and Shirley Mae Gallagher Potter.

Ms. Potter worked in the food service industry.

She married Michael Todd Neely. They divorced.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, David Potter and Clifton Edward Potter.

Survivors include her fiancé, Jeffery McIntosh; two children, Dutches Castilleja and husband Gavin and Mikah McCullough; two grandchildren, Caige and Amirah; and many nieces and nephews.

Cremation is planned and funeral services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions to help with funeral expenses may be made to Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.