October 1, 2024

Brian L. Gatton, Sr., 57, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, after sustaining serious injuries from an accident on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Brian Lee Gatton was born on April 7, 1967, to Robert L. and Nola (Turner) Gatton in Parsons.  He grew up and attended school in Altamont, graduating from...

September 28, 2024

Wanda E. Evans, 76, of Altamont, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her home.

Wanda Elaine Outain was born on September 30, 1947, to Benjamin and Zandra May (Wines) Outain in Parris Island, South Carolina.  Growing up in a military family, Wanda moved with her family throughout the country, settling in Chetopa, Kansas,...

September 23, 2024

Virginia Mayfield, 85, died in Lincoln, Nebraska, on September 23, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.

She was born on April 16, 1939, in Chetopa, Kansas, to Claude and Charlotte Mayfield.  She graduated from the University of Arizona with a business degree and worked for Maricopa County, Arizona, in the finance department and later as the...

September 21, 2024

Sandra Gannaway, 83, of Saint Paul, passed away at 6:16 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024, at her residence.

Cremation is under the direction of Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons. Memorials may be made to McDonald Standley Foundation and sent in care of Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, PO Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Online condolences may be...

September 19, 2024

Jacalyn S. "Jackie" Martinie, 72, of Altamont, passed away at 9:11 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Jacalyn Sue Burke was born on January 10, 1952, to Patrick and Shirley (Clogston) Burke in Eureka, Kansas.  Following high school and attending community college, Jackie married Phillip E. Martinie on October 29, 1972, in Severy,...

September 18, 2024

Larry L. Allen, 85, of Chetopa, passed away at 11:52 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home.

Larry Lee Allen was born on December 30, 1938, to Vernon "Bus" and Mary Mae (Lucas) Allen in Chetopa. He grew up and attended school in Chetopa, lettered in all sports, and graduated from Chetopa High School in 1957....

September 17, 2024

Patricia K. Wagner, 70, of Altamont, passed away at 3:55 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Oswego Health and Rehab in Oswego.

Patricia Kaye Wharfield was born on June 2, 1954, to Richard and Doris (Parker) Wharfield, Sr., in Flint, Michigan.

Survivors include:

One daughter – Christina Jesionowski of Altamont, Kansas

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September 5, 2024

Shirley J. Carson, 61, of Parsons, dearly loved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, departed this life at 1:56 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Freeman West in Joplin, Missouri.

Shirley Jean Spencer was born on February 4, 1963, to Ernest Cloyce and Florence Ione (Meeks) Spencer in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended grade...

September 4, 2024

Luvena May "Beanie" Almond, 84, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Labette Health in Parsons.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur E. "Art" Almond, on April 4, 2019.

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

August 20, 2024

Kenneth Eugene Mariott, 66, of Chetopa, Kansas, passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Chetopa, Kansas after a sudden illness.

Ken was born March 11, 1958, to Allen and Mary (Schindler) Mariott in El Paso, TX. Ken's father served as a civilian contractor to the U.S. government and the family lived in several states...

August 17, 2024

Timothy M. Clapsaddle, 68, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Saturday, August 17, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.

Timothy Mark Clapsaddle was born on August 10, 1956, to David and Verna Sue (Cramer) Clapsaddle in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School.  After serving in the...

August 12, 2024

Matthew K. Davis, 62, of rural Altamont, passed away the morning of Monday, August 12, 2024, in Oswego, Kansas.

Matthew was born July 2, 1962, to M.G. "Gene" and Alice (Jones) Davis in Coffeyville, Kansas. He grew up in rural Coffeyville until the age of 8, when he moved to the family farm near Bartlett.  He graduated...

August 10, 2024

Clara Belle Scott, 101, of Parsons, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor, Parsons.

She was born February 12, 1923, at Vinita, Oklahoma. The daughter of Mark A. and Donnie (Stillwell) Malone. At the age of 3 she moved to Parsons with her family and has resided here since, with...

August 5, 2024

Linda Ann (Cuddy) Moore, 68, of Parsons, peacefully passed away the evening of Monday, August 5, 2024, at her home.

She was born on February 19, 1956, to Alan and Norma (Dodds) Cuddy in Wichita, Kansas.  Linda was a trailblazer and respected superintendent at Crown Engineering, having pursued a groundbreaking career as an electrician.

Linda's...

August 3, 2024

Rita Marie (Johnston) Horton, 100, of Parsons, KS, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at Woodridge Assisted Living, Parsons, KS. Her death was as she would have wanted – surrounded by her storytelling, laughing, noisy bunch of kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids reminiscing about what a wonderful, loving, kind and extremely funny person she was and how...

August 2, 2024

William Jackson "Jack" Smith, 89, from Madison, Wisconsin, formerly of Parsons, Kansas, died peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Madison Pointe Senior Living.

Jack, as he was known to others (and Pop or Daddy to his children), lived a life of service. Whether as a clinical chaplain, a school board member, a Red Cross volunteer or...

July 31, 2024

Forestine Taylor was born June 8, 1946, to Lucius Johnson and Hollis Caldwell Sims in Chetopa, Kansas. Forestine entered eternal rest on July 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Forestine grew up in Chetopa and graduated from Chetopa High School in 1964. After graduation she worked in Colorado for a while before she returned to Chetopa....

July 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.

July 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...

July 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...