February 6, 2025

Betty J. Wulf, 85, of Chetopa, passed away on the evening of Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Freeman Health in Joplin.

Betty Jane Rue was born on February 8, 1939, to Cedric and Ecelia (Franco) Rue in Roswell, New Mexico.  Betty was married to John Wulf, Sr., on September 19, 1956.  They moved many times throughout the...

February 5, 2025

Neal E. Wilkerson, 87, of Parsons, passed away at 11:49 a.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

He was born on November 12, 1937, to Victor Warren and Ladine Margarette (Sharp) Wilkerson in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1955.  Neal continued his education at...

February 2, 2025

Donald A. Faller, 74, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Labette Health.

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

February 1, 2025

Diane M. Evans, 41, of Mound Valley, passed away at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Diane Marie Veenstra was born on June 28, 1983, to Daniel Roundtree and Judy Ann (Martin) Veenstra, Jr., in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up in Mound Valley and attended Mound Valley Elementary and Labette County High School.

February 1, 2025

Cheryl A. Curnutte, 77, of Columbus, formerly of Mound Valley, Kansas, passed away at 9:56 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Autumn Place, Columbus, Kansas.

Cheryl Ann Blair was born on October 13, 1947, to Isaac N. and Bernice P. (Roberts) Blair in Independence, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Independence, graduating from Independence High...

February 1, 2025

Seth Hale, 45, of rural Columbus, Kansas passed away at his home, Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was born July 26, 1979, to Jesse and Dorane (Woods) Hale in Baxter Springs, Kansas.

Seth graduated from Columbus High School in 1997. He worked at Claythorn's Lodge as a hunting guide in high school and helped his dad on...

January 24, 2025

Shawn A. Sexton, 24, of Parsons, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at Labette Health in Parsons.

Shawn Austin Sexton was born on August 28, 2000, to Stephen E. and Tricia L. (Adams) Sexton in Parsons.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Labette County High School in 2018.  In August, Shawn began working...

January 24, 2025

John Edgar Godfrey, much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, died at home on January 24 following a valiant battle with advanced cancer. He is survived by his wife, Janis Letourneau, his daughters Kristine Hunt (Duane) and Terri Garrett (Vic), stepsons Phillip and Michael Letourneau (Kelly and Beth), and grand (and step grand) children, Jeffrey and Kevin Cohen...

January 23, 2025

Claude Franklin Pierce, 74, of St Paul, died January 23, 2025 in the comforts of his home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in Eureka, to Dayton D. and Emma June (McDaniels) Pierce, but became a lifelong resident of St Paul. He never married, but loved his three roommates, his work, and had several hobbies. Service...

January 22, 2025

Brady Jarrett, of Oswego, passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Labette Health, Parsons at the age of 66.

Born the fourth son of Norman and Bertie Jarrett, now Tilberg, on June 5, 1958, Brady entered life in Baxter Springs, Kansas.

In the years between those two events, he loved but...

January 19, 2025

Lee Randall Pate, 70 of Ogden, KS passed away January 19, 2025 at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS following an extended illness.

Lee was born on April 23, 1954 in Concordia, KS. He was born to Joseph Earl Pate, Jr and Mary Elizabeth (Ball) Pate.

Lee attended schools in Esbon, Phillipsburg,...

January 18, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Anne Nepote, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, in Mulvane, Kansas.

Pat was born on September 9, 1938, in Burton-on Trent, Stafforshire, England to Anne Elizabeth Smith and biological father Arthur J Martin.   On November 30, 1945, Lyle Redd, a young United States GI from Pittsburg Kansas married Anne Smith in Snowden,...

January 18, 2025

Sandra V. "Sandy" Cunningham, 83, of Altamont, passed away at 6:35 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Sandra Victoria Koski was born on September 27, 1941, to John F. and Gertrude (Bradley) Koski in San Diego, California.

For 18 years, Sandy worked as a custodian at Labette County High...

January 16, 2025

Bobbie D. Palmer, 73, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bobbie Dean Palmer was born on March 23, 1951, to Claude and Virginia P. (Cornog) Hall in Wichita, Kansas.

For 33 years, Bobbie worked for the railroad.  He started with the Katy...

January 15, 2025

Melba K. Buchanan-Bethel, 60, of Altamont, passed away the morning of Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her home.

Melba Kay Cook was born on August 13, 1964, to Robert Lee and Katherine Marilyn Louise (Earls) Cook in Long Beach, California.  She was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation.

Her life centered around the care...

January 15, 2025

Edward E. Kuffler, 93, of Parsons, formerly of Edna, passed away the morning of Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

Edward Eugene Kuffler was born on April 20, 1931, to Thomas Andrew and Esther May (Bisnett) Kuffler in rural Labette County.  While Edward was attending Parsons High School, the United States was involved in the...

January 14, 2025

Florsefina Licup Maipid, 90, Catholic Homemaker, entered into Eternal Rest Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Vigil will be 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 16, 2025, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Wichita, KS. Funeral Mass in Parsons, KS will be at 3:00 pm, Thursday, January 16, 2025, at...

January 11, 2025

Susan Marie (Lamm) Schell, 73, of Parsons, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at her home.

She was born April 28, 1951, in Parsons, a daughter of Darold and Irene (Maupin) Lamm.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons.

For a number of years, she worked as a seamstress at Fred Ronalds and Brodericks.  ...

January 11, 2025

James A. "Jim" Vitt, 82, of rural Parsons, passed away at 11:44 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his home.

James August Vitt was born on January 27, 1942, to Albert and Agnes (Callahan) Vitt in St. Paul, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in St. Paul, graduating from St. Paul High School in 1960.

January 9, 2025

Jo A. Mattox, 83, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Labette Health.

Jo Ann Turner was born on August 23, 1941, to James Lester and Adeline Maude (Smith) Turner in Columbus, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Columbus, graduating from Columbus High School.

She began her working...