Jun 21, 2024

Michael L. "Mick" McAtee, Lt. Colonel USAF Retired, 82 passed away at 5:20 am on June 21st, 2024 at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul, KS.

Born April 18, 1942 to Harold and Addie (Balfay) McAtee, he was a graduate of St. Paul High School in St. Paul, KS in 1960 and Pittsburg State University. In...

Jun 20, 2024

Michael "Mike" Paul Goodyear, 68, passed suddenly on June 20, 2024. His last days were peaceful, spent at home with his wife.

Michael was born April 19, 1956, to Robert (R.E. or Dutch) and Mildred Goodyear in York County, Pennsylvania. The third of six children and the second in a line of five boys, Mike did what...

Jun 17, 2024

Luzania Loise Lubbers, 77, of rural Parsons, passed away the morning of Monday, June 17, 2024, at Elm Haven East.

Luzania Loise Byrd was born on January 23, 1947, to George William and Mamie Rachel (Knee) Byrd in Pindall, Arkansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in St. Joe, Arkansas.  After graduating from...

Jun 16, 2024

Audrey Ann Tatum, 85, of Palestine, Texas, and formerly of Chetopa, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 29, 1938, in Chetopa, Kansas, to Earl and Betty (Emert) Garrett.  Her beloved husband, Bill, liked to say, "Nothing really exciting ever happened in Chetopa, until I met Audrey Ann."  ...

Jun 10, 2024

Matthew F. Thande, 27, of Wichita and formerly of Parsons, passed away the morning of Monday, June 10, 2024, in Wichita.  His death was unexpected.

Matthew Fontelroy Thande was born on April 2, 1997, to Thiong'o Thande and Beatrice Irene Fontelroy in Fullerton, California.  At the age of 5, he moved with his family to Parsons, where...

Jun 9, 2024

Brent Tyrone Berry, known as "Ty" to family and friends, passed away on June 9, 2024, in Ottawa, Kansas. He was born on April 3, 1966, in Parsons, Kansas, and grew up in Kansas City and Wichita. He graduated from Wichita Southeast High School in 1984 and attended Kansas University for two years.

Tyrone was the beloved...

Jun 5, 2024

Katie E. Harris, 92, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her home.

Katie Edwards Harris was born on February 29, 1932, to Eddie and Annie (Ward) Edwards in Rayville, Louisiana.

Most of Katie's life was spent caring for her family, whom she loved dearly.  She enjoyed watching television, especially...

Jun 2, 2024

Margaret V. Thurman, 85, of Montana, Kansas, passed away the morning of Sunday, June 2, 2024, at her home.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis, on September 16, 2021.

Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.

May 31, 2024

Stanley G. "Stan" Beachner, 64, of Joplin and formerly of Galesburg, passed away the morning of Friday, May 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and children, at his home, following a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Stanley Gale Beachner was born on April 17, 1960, to Robert T. and Emma (Brooks) Beachner in Parsons, Kansas.  ...

May 29, 2024

Linda G. Holtzman, 78, of Altamont, passed away the morning of Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at her home.

Linda Gay Orr was born on August 7, 1945, to Elmer and Edith (Timmons) Orr in Tulia, Texas.  As a young girl, she moved with her family to the Thayer area, where she grew up and attended school, graduating...

May 29, 2024

John C. Hazell, 74, of Parsons, went to his eternal home the morning of Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Freeman West in Joplin.

John Charles Hazell was born on April 11, 1950, to Boyd and Mildred (Brueggeman) Hazell in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in rural Parsons, graduating from Labette County High School in...

May 28, 2024

Bobby J. Smith, 70, of rural Chetopa, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at his home.

There will be a graveside service at 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2024, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopa.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.

May 25, 2024

Leonard W. Kennedy, 81, of St. Paul, passed away the evening of Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha.

Leonard Wayne Kennedy was born on March 14, 1943, to Charles T. and Bertha E. (Shively) Kennedy in Walnut, Kansas.  At the age of three, he moved with his family to St. Paul, where he...

May 19, 2024

Cindy Traxson, 68, of Altamont, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at her residence.

Cindy Kathleen Davidson was born on June 28, 1955, to Denzil A. Davidson and Doris (Stevens) Davidson in Parsons.  She grew up and attended school in Labette County, graduating from Labette County High School.

She worked as a florist.

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May 17, 2024

John J. "Jack" Flynn, Jr., 92, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home.

John Joseph Flynn, Jr. was born on February 8, 1932, to J.J. and Mary Margaret (Conley) Flynn in Kansas City, Missouri.  As a young boy, he attended St. Patrick Grade School and Parsons Junior and Senior High...

May 17, 2024

Leonard R. Haraughty, 79, of rural Oswego, passed away the evening of Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home.

Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.

May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024, Georgia Ann(Ames) Broughton Pringle was ushered into her heavenly home surrounded by her loving husband, Gerald, his daughters' families, and her sister, Linda.

She was born on July 15, 1952, to Charles RV and Laura (Larson) Ames in Osakis, Minnesota.  Growing up the fifth of six children, she was preceded in death by...

May 7, 2024

Patricia Ann "Pat" Myers 82, of Mound Valley, went to be with her Lord at 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

She was born October 15, 1941, in Pittsburg to James and Glenna (Taylor) May. She grew up in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1959.

Her working career...

May 7, 2024

*******Due to weather, the graveside services have moved to Cedar Tree Barn, 1614 18000 Rd, Parsons, KS 67357 ,at 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2024.**********

Marilyn J. Barragar, 89, of St. Paul and formerly of Oswego, passed away early the morning of Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.

Marilyn...

May 5, 2024

Michael Gamblian, 51, of Parsons, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Freeman West in Joplin.

Michael Lewis Dow Gamblian was born on December 5, 1972, to Luther Gamblian, Sr. and Diana Mae (Mulligan) Gamblian in Parsons.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School.

He worked at Parsons State...