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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Apr 11, 2024

Kevan L. Kinser, 77, of Edna, passed away surrounded by his loving family the afternoon of Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Kevan Lee Kinser was born on September 20, 1946, to Adrain and Virginia (Wilmoth) Kinser in Miami, Oklahoma.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to Kansas.  ...

Apr 10, 2024

Jimmie Lee "Teach" Turner, 78, of Parsons, passed away on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Missouri after a courageous battle with various health issues.

Jimmie was born on April 8, 1946, in Greenville, Mississippi to Oceil and Eli Turner.  Jimmie was raised by Oceil Holloway and Anderson Holloway in Greenville where...

Apr 9, 2024

Timothy Tunstall, 64, of Edna, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Services will be private and are under the care of the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.

Apr 8, 2024

We are so sad to announce the passing of one of God's children, Braedin James Voorhies, of St. Paul, Kansas.

Braedin is the son of James and Kelly (Brown) Voorhies.  He was born on July 11, 2010, and entered rest on April 8, 2024.

Braedin attended St. Paul Elementary and Junior High School.  He was...

Apr 8, 2024

Virginia R. Beaver, 93, of Olathe and formerly of Parsons, passed away at 5:35 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2024, at Overland Park Regional Hospital in Overland Park.

Virginia Ruth Gnadt was born on March 20, 1931, to Charles E. and Ethel N. (Thompson) Gnadt in Joplin, Missouri.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school...

Mar 29, 2024

Carl E. Paulie, 70, of Parsons, passed away at 7:55 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2024, at his home.

Carl Edward Paulie was born on January 18, 1954, to John Joseph, Sr. and Theresa Marie (Westhoff) Paulie in St. Paul.  He grew up and attended school in St. Paul.

For a time, he worked for the...

Mar 23, 2024

Mark D. Smith, 71, of Olathe, and formerly of McCune, Kansas, passed away the evening of Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, following a serious illness.

Mark Douglas Smith was born on December 31, 1952, to Max A. and Helen E. (Knowles) Smith in Sedan, Kansas, the youngest of three boys. He grew...

Mar 22, 2024

Clyde Lee Longan, 81, of Altamont, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 22, 2024.

He was born on March 8, 1943, to Carl and Fay (West) Longan in Springfield, Missouri.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Springfield, graduating from Central High School.  He later earned an Associate's degree in Mechanical...

Mar 16, 2024

Barbara M. Westhoff, 78, of Parsons, passed away at 7:10 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Valley Villa Nursing Home in Wamego, Kansas.

Barbara Marie Gale was born on November 21, 1945, to William Henry and Helen Barbara (Ferguson) Gale in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in...

Mar 10, 2024

Barbara A. Burnett, 75, of Benton, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, with her loving husband by her side. Barbara Anita Ferguson was born in Independence, Kansas on September 18th, 1948 to Fred and Bessie Ferguson. Barbara grew up on a farm in Mound Valley with her two younger brothers, Gene and Jerry. She graduated from Labette...

Mar 4, 2024

Louise Hughes Norris left this earthly world on Monday, March 4, 2024, following a brief illness.  In her 94 years, she lived life of faith and gratitude, sharing her love of Christ with everyone she met.

Opal Louise Hughes was born September 4,1929 at a farmhouse in rural Galesburg, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Roleigh Francis...

Mar 4, 2024

Mary Kay Ramsey, 85, of Wichita and former long-time Parsons resident, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. She began her final trip after a life of devotion to God, family and country.

Mary Kay Ramsey was born on July 30, 1938, to K. Clinton and Mary Esther (Gahagan) Ramsey in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up in Parsons...

Mar 3, 2024

Barbara J. Wass, 54, of Oologah, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her home.

There will be a graveside service at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 11, 2024, at Harmony Grove Cemetery near Dennis.

Services are under the care of the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.