Jan 7, 2024

Carole Joann Veenis, 85, of Parsons, passed away at 10:10 am., Sunday, January 7, 2024, surrounded by love from her family.

Carole was born on December 3, 1938, to Fred and Marjorie Rich in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended grade school in Sioux Falls, but later graduated from high...

Jan 5, 2024

Rhonda Hoffner, 61, of Parsons, passed away at 8:10 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Rhonda Sue Hoffner was born on March 13, 1962, to Jim and Betty (North) Hoffner in Marion, Kansas.

Her greatest enjoyment came from being around the people she loved and cared about.  Having her...

Dec 31, 2023

Richard Floyd Ewan, 81, of McCune, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Ascension Via Christi Medical Center in Pittsburg.

He was born on June 16, 1942, to Lester Wilbur and Dorothy (McClelland) Ewan in Walnut, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in the McCune area, graduating from McCune High School.

Richard was...

Dec 31, 2023

Belinda Fitzjohn, 71, of Altamont, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Belinda Allen was born on February 12, 1952, to Billy Price and Barbara LaMae (Moss) Allen in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Mound Valley and graduated from LCHS in 1970. In 1975, Belinda started college at...

Dec 31, 2023

Vincent H. Segraves, 60, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home.

Vincent Harold Segraves was born on August 5, 1963, to Lawrence and June (Thatcher) Segraves in Elkhart, Indiana.

For many years, Vincent worked as an auto mechanic.

He was a member of the National Rifle...

Dec 20, 2023

Leo A. Burnett, 74, of Erie, passed away at 9:03 a.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Labette Health in Parsons.

Leo Alvin Burnett was born on November 28, 1949, to William A. Burnett, Jr. and Mazie N. (Brenner) Burnett in Parsons, Kansas

Leo worked forty years for Ruskin Manufacturing. He was in maintenance and production.  ...

Dec 18, 2023

Arley J. Journot, 84, of Parsons, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Monday, December 18, 2023, at Credo Senior Living in Chanute.

Arley Joe Journot was born on April 4, 1939, to Emanuel and Nellie Mae (McNamara) Journot in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up in Parsons and attended St. Patrick Catholic School, graduating from St. Patrick High School....

Dec 18, 2023

Iris M. Turner, 77, of Parsons, passed away at 2:36 p.m., Monday, December 18, 2023, at Advent Health in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Iris Mae McDaniel was born on June 27, 1946, to Edward W. and Dottie (Lindsey) McDaniel.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High...

Dec 7, 2023

Teresa "Terri" Jane Henderson entered rest on December 7, 2023, at the age of 67, in Olathe Kansas.

She was born on January 6, 1956, to John and Tressie Henderson in Kiowa Kansas.  Terri grew up in Kansas, California, and Wisconsin. She attended Tomah High School in Tomah Wisconsin.

On November 16, 1975, Terri gave...

Dec 3, 2023

Lori A. Davis, 66, of Altamont, passed away at 10:41 p.m., Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her home.

Lori Anne Allison was born on March 29, 1957, to Raymond and Wilma (Stice) Allison in Oswego, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Altamont, graduating from Labette County High School in 1975.

For a number...

Nov 28, 2023

Eddie Williamson, 58, of Oswego, passed away at 3:33 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at University of Kansas Medical Center.

Eddie Eugene Williamson was born August 1, 1965, in Oswego, KS, to Edward Arthur and Barbara Elaine (Echols) Williamson.  Eddie grew up in Oswego and attended Oswego schools, graduating from Oswego High School in 1983.

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Nov 27, 2023

Brandon Hardwick, 39, of Parsons, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at his home.

Brandon Allen Hardwick was born on March 29, 1984, to Carvin Allen and Beverly Ann (Jones) Hardwick in Houston, Texas.

Over the years, Brandon installed and built tanks.  He was a member of the Boilermakers Union for 15 years and...

Nov 25, 2023

James D. Baker, 67, of Parsons, died Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Labette Health.

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

Nov 23, 2023

Lawrence Eugene "Larry" O'Brien, 91, of Altamont, Kansas, died at Labette Health, Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Larry was born November 23, 1932 in Independence, Kansas, to Paul Otis O'Brien and Lois Matilda (Johnson) O'Brien. He attended Labette County schools and graduated from Labette County Community High School in Altamont in 1952.

On Oct. 18, 1952,...

Nov 20, 2023

Sandra F. "Sandy" Fox, 71, of McCune, passed away at 11:05 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, surrounded by love from her family.

Sandra Faye Meyer was born on July 3, 1952, to John and Ida (Hahn) Meyer.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in North Dakota, graduating from high school in Wing, North...

Nov 19, 2023

Larry Myers, 82, of Parsons, passed away at 3:41 p.m., Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

There will be a graveside service at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at East Bethany Cemetery north of Parsons.  Military honors will be presented by the Brown-Bishop, VFW Post 704.

Nov 12, 2023

Paul F. Lynch, Jr., 70, of rural Parsons, passed away at 6:45 p.m., Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.

Paul Francis Lynch was born on June 16, 1953, to Paul F. and Esther Mae (Hare) Lynch in Wichita, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in St. Paul, graduating from St....

Nov 10, 2023

Carolyn J. Dumm, 89, of Springfield, Missouri, and formerly of Altamont, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Carolyn Jean Welch was born on March 30, 1934, to Clark M. and Pauline (Goodrich) Welch in Wichita, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Wichita.  Following high school, she earned a...

Nov 8, 2023

James A. "Jim" Gerdes, 85, of Altamont, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at his home.

James Arthur Gerdes was born on August 8, 1938, at home (1306 Roosevelt) in Coffeyville, Kansas, to James C. and Inez Mae (Kriebel) Gerdes. He grew up and attended schools in Parsons; Stillwater, Oklahoma; Corpus Christi, Texas; National City, California;...

Nov 4, 2023

Larry Ray Burnett, 80, of Kansas City, MO (formerly Parsons KS) passed away Saturday morning, November 4, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Larry was born on April 19, 1943, in Indianola, IA to Delbert and Beulah Burnett. He grew up in Indianola and attended Indianola High School where he met the love of his life, Joyce Little....