Mar 3, 2024

Twila D. Beery, 66, of Altamont, passed away the evening of Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her home.

Twila Diane Gobin was born on October 18, 1957, to Darrel Gobin in Wichita, Kansas.

She was united in marriage to Dennis Mitchell Beery, who survives of the home.  Her entire life centered around her family and...

Mar 3, 2024

Christopher Lee "Chris" Carnahan, passed from this life on March 3, 2024, and entered a place of true peace and unconditional love.

Chris was born in Parsons, Kansas, on January 31, 1972, and from the moment he come into this world, he brought great joy to those that knew and loved him. He was a happy baby...

Feb 29, 2024

Zachary Steig, 26, of rural Cherryvale, passed away the afternoon of Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Labette Health in Parsons.

Zachary Dennis Steig was born on January 4, 1998, in Wichita, Kansas.  His life was a testament of love.  As a baby, Zachary was the victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome.  He was adopted by his caregiver, Amy...

Feb 23, 2024

Lowell Wayne Wooten, 73, of Mound Valley, peacefully passed away the morning of Friday, February 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He grew up in a large family, the youngest of 15 children.  Wayne loved visiting with his family and friends.  He also enjoyed going fishing.

Survivors include:

His...

Feb 23, 2024

Phyllis A. Pracht, 80, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

Phyllis Ann Westhoff was born on January 18, 1944, to Bernard and Louise F. (Baldwin) Westhoff in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up in Parsons, attending St. Patrick Catholic School.  After graduating from St. Patrick Catholic High School...

Feb 22, 2024

Christina Michal Timm Zentz, 50, of Parsons, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024.  She is survived by her devoted husband, Edward Zentz, and loving son, Johnathan Zentz, of the home.

No service has been planned at this time.  Cremation is under the care of the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.

Feb 20, 2024

Marion P. Leistikow, 80, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at her home.

Marion Patricia Franklin was born on March 6, 1943, to Guy David and Edna Mary (McKnight) Franklin in rural Parsons.  She grew up and attended school in rural Parsons at Oak Grove Country School, graduating from Erie High School...

Feb 15, 2024

Helen A. Ozier, 97, longtime Parsons resident, passed away at 7:00 a.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

Helen Ann Nugent was born in Kansas City, Kansas on May 5, 1926.  Her parents were Michael and Helen Nugent. She grew up with her sisters Mary Hortense, and Patricia and a brother, John.  She graduated...

Feb 15, 2024

Michael G. "Mike" Doherty, 72, of St. Paul, passed away the morning of Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his home.

Michael Gerard Doherty was born on December 16, 1951 to Joseph Duane and Virginia Lee (Watson) Doherty in Seneca, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Baileyville, Kansas, and during his adolescence...

Feb 12, 2024

Norma L. Ferguson, sister, mother, grandmother and long-time resident of Altamont, passed away surrounded by her family, at 8:55 a.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at Elmhaven Nursing Home in Parsons.

Norma was born on April 7, 1929, to Arthur and Mary Frances (Hodges) Foss in Rice County, Kansas.  On May 27, 1946, Norma and Ellis Ferguson were...

Feb 12, 2024

Robert Francis "Robbie" Westhoff, 68, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Monday, February 12, 2024, at his home.

He was born on January 15, 1956, to Lloyd "Curly" and Elizabeth (Fanning) Westhoff in Parsons.  He grew up with his six siblings in Parsons, attending Parsons schools and graduating from Parsons High School in 1974.

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Feb 10, 2024

Connie Jo Kay, 74, of Breese, Illinois, and formerly of Mound Valley, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Breese Nursing Home in Breese.

Connie Jo Dessenberger was born on February 27, 1949, to Ralph and Wanda (Cramer) Dessenbeger in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in the Mound Valley area, graduating from Labette...

Feb 5, 2024

Winnifred "Kay" Hinman Shonk, 81, of Tyler, Texas, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at The Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Texas.

Kay was born on September 17, 1942, to Ernest "Ernie" and Catherine "Kate" (Stover) Hinman in Parsons.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1960.  Following high...

Jan 28, 2024

Wilma J. Lyons, 96, of Parsons, peacefully departed this life the evening of Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

Wilma Jeanne McKnight was born on January 28, 1928, to Thomas Woodson and Hattie Arlena (McCloud) McKnight in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School.

Wilma...

Jan 18, 2024

Bill Tatum, age 87, of Palestine, Texas, and formerly of Chetopa, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, in Tyler, Texas.

Born on March 11, 1936, in Nowata County, Oklahoma, to William Clayton and Mamie Viola Tatum, Bill grew up in a large family with 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

In 1951 his family moved...

Jan 17, 2024

Garry O. Eckert, 78, of Olathe and formerly of Parsons, passed away at 11:50 a.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Santa Marta Senior Living in Olathe, Kansas.

Garry Otis Eckert was born on July 24, 1945, to Otis William and Frances Darlene (Madden) Eckert in Kansas City, Missouri.  He grew up and attended school in Effingham, Kansas,...

Jan 17, 2024

Randy Westhoff, 73, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Labette Health.

John Randall Westhoff was born on August 30, 1950, to Lloyd "Curly" and Elizabeth (Fanning) Westhoff in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up and attended elementary school in Parsons and was a varsity athlete at Labette County High School from which...

Jan 13, 2024

Robert Andrew Mikel, 88, of Parsons, passed away at 11:52 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his home.

He was born on August 27, 1935, to Andrew and Gladys (Hanley) Mikels in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, the third child of 14.  When he was 10 years old, he moved with his family to LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  He graduated from...

Jan 13, 2024

Christina L. "Chris" Hall, 62, of rural Oswego, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024.  Her death was unexpected.

Christina L Gatton was born on October 29, 1961, to Robert and Nola (Turner) Gatton in Parsons, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Altamont.

Chris loved her family. She loved her...

Jan 10, 2024

Lynn D. Weil, 79, of rural Edna, passed away at 5:44 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Labette Health.

Lynn David Weil was born on May 5, 1944, to Henry E. and Beulah Frances (Wells) Weil in Dewey County, Oklahoma.  He grew up and attended school in the Edna area, graduating from Labette County Community High School...