Jul 24, 2024

Linda K. Ryan, 71, of Altamont and formerly of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Elmhaven Nursing Home in Parsons.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Ryan, on March 1, 2017.

A private family service is planned for a later date.

Jul 16, 2024

W.O. Bevans , 85, of rural Parsons, passed away Tuesday July 16, 2024 at his home.

Wimp was born on April 16, 1939, in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, to John and Eva Lee Bevans. Wimp grew up in Southeast Kansas and served in the Navy after graduating high school.

Wimp married Joyce Bevans (Myers) in 1960.  They...

Jul 13, 2024

Steven S. Sulenes, 77, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Elm Haven Nursing Home in Parsons.

Steven Sample Sulenes was born on January 25, 1947, to Bart Leonard and Anna Jeanette (Sample) Sulenes in Manhattan, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Kansas City, Missouri, where he graduated from high...

Jul 6, 2024

DianneMarie Yarbrough, 75, beloved wife and mother, of Parsons, passed away at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, on July 6, 2024, from complications of a decubitus ulcer.  She suffered also from cardiovascular disease, diabetes and kidney failure.  For fifty years a registered nurse, she is survived by her husband of almost 56 years, Dr. Gary Yarbrough, and their sons,...

Jul 4, 2024

Betty J. Duling, 97, longtime St. Paul resident, passed away the evening of Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor surrounded by all of her children.

Betty Jean Fager was born on December 7, 1926, to Henry and Genevieve (Crager) Fager in McCune, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in the...

Jun 30, 2024

Dana R. Brown, 60, of Parsons and formerly of Mound Valley, passed away the evening of Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor surrounded by her family.

Dana Ruby Brown was born on June 8, 1964, to John L. and Darlene L. (Conrad) Brown in Independence, Kansas.  Dana's academic journey began at Mound Valley Grade School...

Jun 25, 2024

JahMarcus T. Washington, 17, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

JahMarcus TreyVon Washington was born on February 5, 2007, to Yolonda Yvette Buck in Parsons.  As a young boy, he mostly grew up and attended school in Parsons.  Last May, he completed his junior year at Parsons High School.

His...

Jun 25, 2024

Eugene L. "Gene" Ferguson, 73, of rural Mound Valley, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at his home with his loving wife, Darlene, by his side and surrounded by his family.

Gene was born on October 29, 1950, to Fred and Bessie (Berndt) Ferguson in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up on a farm near Mound Valley...

Jun 23, 2024

Marvin L. Blackburn, 95, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Parsons.  His final days were peaceful and spent surrounded by his family.

Marvin was born on May 24, 1929, in Parsons to Roy and Marvelle (Wheelock) Blackburn.  He grew up and attended school in the Dennis area,...

Jun 21, 2024

Michael L. "Mick" McAtee, Lt. Colonel USAF Retired, 82 passed away at 5:20 am on June 21st, 2024 at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul, KS.

Born April 18, 1942 to Harold and Addie (Balfay) McAtee, he was a graduate of St. Paul High School in St. Paul, KS in 1960 and Pittsburg State University. In...

Jun 20, 2024

Michael "Mike" Paul Goodyear, 68, passed suddenly on June 20, 2024. His last days were peaceful, spent at home with his wife.

Michael was born April 19, 1956, to Robert (R.E. or Dutch) and Mildred Goodyear in York County, Pennsylvania. The third of six children and the second in a line of five boys, Mike did what...

Jun 17, 2024

Luzania Loise Lubbers, 77, of rural Parsons, passed away the morning of Monday, June 17, 2024, at Elm Haven East.

Luzania Loise Byrd was born on January 23, 1947, to George William and Mamie Rachel (Knee) Byrd in Pindall, Arkansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in St. Joe, Arkansas.  After graduating from...

Jun 16, 2024

Audrey Ann Tatum, 85, of Palestine, Texas, and formerly of Chetopa, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 29, 1938, in Chetopa, Kansas, to Earl and Betty (Emert) Garrett.  Her beloved husband, Bill, liked to say, "Nothing really exciting ever happened in Chetopa, until I met Audrey Ann."  ...

Jun 10, 2024

Matthew F. Thande, 27, of Wichita and formerly of Parsons, passed away the morning of Monday, June 10, 2024, in Wichita.  His death was unexpected.

Matthew Fontelroy Thande was born on April 2, 1997, to Thiong'o Thande and Beatrice Irene Fontelroy in Fullerton, California.  At the age of 5, he moved with his family to Parsons, where...

Jun 9, 2024

Brent Tyrone Berry, known as "Ty" to family and friends, passed away on June 9, 2024, in Ottawa, Kansas. He was born on April 3, 1966, in Parsons, Kansas, and grew up in Kansas City and Wichita. He graduated from Wichita Southeast High School in 1984 and attended Kansas University for two years.

Tyrone was the beloved...

Jun 5, 2024

Katie E. Harris, 92, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her home.

Katie Edwards Harris was born on February 29, 1932, to Eddie and Annie (Ward) Edwards in Rayville, Louisiana.

Most of Katie's life was spent caring for her family, whom she loved dearly.  She enjoyed watching television, especially...

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...