Nellie B. Mcknight
August 11, 2010
Nellie B. McKnight, 104, a longtime resident of Edna, died at 6:35 p.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at the Chetopa Manor in Chetopa, Kansas. She was born near Edna, Kansas to Hose B. Bradbury and Rosanna (Dally) Bradbury on April 4, 1906. She grew up and attended schools in Edna and graduated from the Edna High School in 1925. She...
Opal Irene Kelley
August 8, 2010
Opal Irene Kelley, 91, of Parsons died at 11:25 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, at Good Samaritan Society nursing home in Parsons. She was born Oct. 15, 1918, near Pineville, Mo., to Grover Cleveland Studivan and Josie Ann (Schmidt) Studivan. She grew up and attended school in Noel, Mo., and Chetopa, graduating from high school in Pineville, Mo. In the...
Frank I. Breeze
August 6, 2010
Frank I. Breeze, 69, of Parsons, died at 12:14 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2010, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. He had been in failing health. He was born January 17, 1941 in Garden City, Missouri to Lloyd E. Breeze and Ruby (Wendleton) Breeze. At a young age, he moved with his family to Parsons. He grew up and...
Richard Lee Overman
August 4, 2010
Richard Lee Overman, 62, of Welch, Oklahoma, formerly of Oswego, died at 2:58 p.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at his home. He was born March 3, 1948, in Columbus, Kansas, to Gordon LeRoy and Edna Faye (Westervelt) Overman. He was a 1966 graduate of Oswego High School, earned a Bachelor's degree from Pittsburg State University, and a Master of Divinity...
Jimmie A. Johnson
August 3, 2010
Jimmie A. Johnson, 68, of Altamont, died late Tuesday evening, August 3, 2010, at his home. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected. He was born November 7, 1941, in Parsons, to Robert Wayne and Dora Delpha (Warren) Johnson. As a young boy, he grew up on the family farm in the Timber Hill area. He...
Paul J. Seifert
August 1, 2010
Paul J. Seifert, 72, of rural Parsons, died Sunday evening, August 1, 2010, at his residence from injuries sustained in a farm-related accident. He was born May 22, 1938, in Aline, Oklahoma, to John F. and Maggie Lara (Prisk) Seifert. In 1952, he moved with his family to Parsons and was a 1956 graduate of Labette County Community High School...
Trudy L. Shields
July 29, 2010
Trudy L. Shields, 41, of Chetopa, formerly of Oswego, died at 1:33 p.m., Thursday, July 29, 2010, at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri. She was born February 22, 1969, in San Bernardino, California, to T. L. and Wanda Lee (Neal) Martin. As a baby, her mother married Bob Scott whom Trudy always considered to be her father....
Sigsbee B. "Sig" Carey
July 21, 2010
Sigsbee B. "Sig" Carey, 89, of Parsons, died at 11:27 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in the emergency room at Labette Health. He had been in his usual health and death was not expected. He was born December 9, 1920, in Grove, Oklahoma to Bruce Freeman and Ethel (Layman) Carey. He grew up in Grove where he attended schools. He...
Martha L. Stokes
July 20, 2010
Martha L. Stokes, 76, of Carthage, Missouri, and longtime resident of Chetopa, Kansas, died at 4:35 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at the Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 11, 1933, in Hitchcock, Oklahoma, to Rufus and Carrie (Puckett) Fee. Following nursing school, she worked at Oswego Hospital a number of years prior to working at Eastern...
Mathew T. Burchett
July 18, 2010
Mathew T. (Ross) Burchett, age 31, died early Sunday July 18, 2010 due to longstanding complications from his diabetes. He was born on October 22, 1978 in Chanute, Kansas, to Glenda Shultz. Mathew spent most of his life between Chanute, Coffeyville and Parsons, Kansas, and was raised by his mother and stepfather, Raymond T. Swafford. Mathew loved his dogs and...
Thelma "Jean" Yockey
July 18, 2010
Thelma "Jean" Yockey, 86, of Parsons, died at 4:45 a.m., Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Labette Health. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Yockey, November 12, 1979. Private committal services will be held at a future date. Arrangements are under the direction of Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
Kenneth L. Kuffler
July 18, 2010
Kenneth L. Kuffler, 91, of Parsons, died at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Labette Health. He had been in failing health for several years. He was born September 26, 1918, in Parsons, Kansas, to Andrew and Mary (Bordall) Kuffler. As a young boy, he grew up on the family farm northeast of Parsons where he attended Stone Palace...
Patricia Ann Barber
July 14, 2010
Patricia Ann Barber, 46, of Parsons, died at her home Wednesday, July 14, 2010. She was born April 1, 1964, in West Helena, Arkansas, to Harry and Mary (Tyus) Barber. Through the years she worked as a certified nurse's aide. Survivors include: One Daughter – Ericka Barber Parsons, KS One Granddaughter Three Brothers – Bryon Barber Parsons, KS Wraine Meadows,...
David Allen O'Neal
July 14, 2010
David Allen O'Neal, 56, of Chetopa, died at his home, Wednesday, July 14, 2010. He was born January 27, 1954, in Columbus, Kansas, to William Paul "Bud" and Olive Faye (Seitz) O'Neal. Through the years he worked as a laborer in construction. Survivors include: One Son – Shawn Wayne O'Neal Parsons, KS One Daughter – Nichole Mullins Parsons, KS One...
Lloyd E. Horton
July 11, 2010
Lloyd E. Horton, 86, of St. Paul, died at 3:00 a.m., Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul. He was born January 5, 1924, in St. Paul, Kansas, to Julius A. and Della F. (Spoonemore) Horton. As a young boy, he grew up on the family farm at St. Paul and was a 1942 graduate...
Leroy V. Hendricks
July 7, 2010
Leroy V. Hendricks, 75, of Oswego, died at 11:03 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at Labette Health in Parsons. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
James E. "Jimmy" Fitzwater
July 7, 2010
James E. "Jimmy" Fitzwater, 43, of Parsons, died at 10:40 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at Labette Health. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected. He was born March 20, 1967, in Parsons, Kansas, to James D. and Marie (Martin) Fitzwater. He grew up in Parsons where he attended schools and was a graduate of Parsons...
Myrna J. Willis
July 6, 2010
Myrna J. Willis, 71, of Chetopa, died at 11:20 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at Chetopa Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 29, 1939, in Columbus, Kansas, to Lawrence and Louise (Nash) Hilderbrand. She grew up and attended elementary school in Faulkner, Kansas, and was a graduate of Cherokee County High School in Columbus. She lived in Faulkner and...
Marshall Dean Keller
July 1, 2010
Marshall Dean Keller, 3½-month-old son of Christopher "Chris" and Jamie (Vitt) Keller, of Oronogo, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010. His death was unexpected. He was born March 15, 2010, in Joplin, Missouri. Survivors include: Parents – Chris and Jamie Keller of the home, Oronogo, MO One Brother – Carson Keller of the home Paternal Grandparents – Keith and...
Elsie Louise Gilfillan
June 30, 2010
Elsie Louise Gilfillan, 102, of Edna, died at 9:10 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Elm Haven East Nursing Home in Parsons. She was born August 29, 1907, in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, to Augustus and Lucy (Miller) Banzet. As a young girl, she grew up and attended rural schools in Labette County. She was a graduate of Labette County Community...
