Steven W. Souders

Steven W. "Steve" Souders, 73, of Chetopa, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his residence.

Steven Wayne Souders was born on January 19, 1952, to Homer "Wayne" and Mary Frances (Martin) Souders in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up, attending and graduating from Labette County High School, class of 1970.

He was a farmer by profession, but operated Steve's Radio in the off season. This led to a love of working on electronics throughout his life. He worked on CB radios, installed and repaired large satellites and later taught himself to work on computers.

Steve received a Soil Conservation Award in 2014, for his no till soybeans that he was very proud of.

When he wasn't working, he did enjoy working on cars, playing piano and learning new systems to implement on his work interests. Steve's  health had been failing since he had a stroke in 1999.

On October 27, 1973, Steve and Patricia Sue "Patty" Carnahan were united in marriage in Altamont, KS.  She survives of the home.

He is also survived by:

One son – Brian Souders and his wife, Laci, of Green Forest, Arkansas;

One daughter – Crystal Akin and her husband, Josh, of Anderson, Missouri;

Four grandchildren - Bill, Joanie, and Bobby Hayes and Stevie Souders

Two sisters – Mary Beth Hartley of Welch, Oklahoma

Teresa Wheeler and her husband, Greg, of Chetopa, Kansas

He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws; Eugene and Juanita Carnahan, and son; Scott Souders,

The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2023, at Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopa.  The family will receive friends the hour prior to visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Friends may call Tuesday, from Noon until 5 p.m. at the funeral home in Chetopa.

Memorials are suggested to Chetopa High School FFA.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.