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...

May 2, 2024

Cherokee Davis, 25, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Labette Health Emergency Department.  Her death was unexpected.

Cherokee Myree Davis was born November 9, 1998, to Marvin Davis and Cassandra (Groberski) Freeman in Parsons, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Parsons. She later got her GED.

Cherokee...

Apr 30, 2024

Dorothy J. Breneman, 84, of Altamont, passed away the evening of Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Pittsburg Health and Rehab in Pittsburg.

Dorothy Janet Hedrick was born on June 22, 1939, to Henry Glen and Julia Grace (Crown) Hedrick in rural Altamont, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Altamont, graduating from Labette County Community High...

Apr 29, 2024

Francis J. Volz, 95, of Cameron, Missouri, and formerly of St. Paul, Kansas, Parsons, Kansas, and St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away the morning of Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Cameron Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri.

Francis James Volz was born on November 3, 1928, to Herman Luke and Louise (Sack) Volz in St. Paul.  He grew...

Apr 29, 2024

In the early morning of April 29, 2024, Alice "Joyce" McGill passed away at HCA Medical Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, after a sudden illness.

Joyce, aged 87, was born on August 7, 1936, in Picher, Oklahoma, but spent most of her life in Chetopa, Kansas.

Throughout her life, Joyce held various roles, including...

Apr 25, 2024

James E. "Jim" Mathes, 85, of rural Oswego, departed from this world peacefully on the afternoon of Thursday, April 25, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.

James Edward Mathes was born on August 23, 1938, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Paul Edward and Marjorie (Gamble) Mathes. Jim had fond memories of growing up in the Garden...

Apr 22, 2024

Raymond E. Houston, 95, of Parsons, departed this life on the evening of Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home.

Raymond Edward Houston was born on November 17, 1928, to James and Ethel Lee (Jones) Houston in Jarrell, Texas.  He grew up in Georgetown, Texas, and graduated from Carver High School.

He was the youngest...

Apr 15, 2024

Donna F. Ammann, 71, of rural Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Monday, April 15, 2024, at Freeman Health System in Joplin.

Donna Faye Brown was born on May 11, 1952, to Hershel and Dorothy (Amos) Brown in McCune, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in McCune, graduating from McCune High School in 1970.

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