Nov 2, 2023

Verl R. Brownewell, 70, of rural Mound Valley, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at his home.

Verl Ray Brownewell was born on March 26, 1953, to Earl and Fayrene (Bircher) Brownewell in Oswego.  He grew up and attended school in the Mound Valley area, graduating from Labette County High School in 1971.

For...

Oct 30, 2023

Linda L. Stump, 77, of Parsons, passed away at 9:00 p.m., Monday, October 30, 2023, at Elm Haven Nursing Home in Parsons.

Linda Lou Crawshaw was born on March 31, 1946, to Thomas Jr. and Agnes Lucille (Shue) Crawshaw in Parsons.  She grew up and attended school in Galesburg.

Over the years, Linda worked as...

Oct 28, 2023

Fr. Richard W. McCandless, 90, of Parsons, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

Richard William "Dick" McCandless was born on November 23, 1932, to Richard and Mildred St. Clair (Hutchinson) McCandless in Mitchell, South Dakota.  He grew up and attended school in South Dakota.  In 1954, Richard earned a Bachelor's degree from the...

Oct 26, 2023

Alan R. Conard, 73, of Chetopa, passed away at 8:20 a.m., Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Alan Ray Conard was born on July 29, 1950, to Raymond Dean and Bonnie Lou (Hatfield) Conard in Oswego, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in rural Cherokee county, graduating from Columbus High School in 1968.

Over the years,...

Oct 25, 2023

William A. "Waddie" Dressler, 61, of Edna, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his home.

William Arthur Dressler was born on November 18, 1961, to Franklin and Melva (Richards) Dressler in Lawrence, Kansas.

Following high school, Waddie worked at Standard Motors on the general assembly line for many years.  After suffering a major heart...

Oct 24, 2023

MaryLea Ashcraft, 93, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

MaryLea Braden was born on July 19, 1930, to Guy and Pearl (Francis) Braden in rural Chanute, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in St. Paul, graduating from St. Paul High School.

For many years, MaryLea...

Oct 18, 2023

Gail M. Gallo, 72, of Parsons, passed away at 9:05 a.m., Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at ElmHaven East in Parsons.

Gail Marie Wolverton was born on August 31, 1951, to H. Leon and Henrietta (Blackburn) Wolverton in Parsons.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons Senior High School in 1969.  In 1971, Gail...

Oct 15, 2023

Sheila I. Pennington, 58, of Bartlett, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at her home.

Sheila Illene Shelton was born on October 3, 1965, to Ernest Allen and Cora Illene (LaPee) Shelton in Columbus, Kansas.  She grew up in the Labette County area.

Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her...

Oct 8, 2023

Alan Miller 75, of Parsons, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Elm Haven East, Parsons, KS surrounded by his family.

Alan was born on October 29, 1947, to Bobby and June (Wing) Miller in Joplin, MO.  Alan attended Meadow View Grade School, graduating from Labette County Community High School in 1965. Following graduation, Alan attended Labette...

Oct 4, 2023

Rex E. Kesler, 64, lifelong Mound Valley resident and well-respected local photographer, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his home.  His death was unexpected.

Rex Eugene Kesler was born on March 1, 1959, to Harry Eugene and Neva L. (Shomber) Kesler in Parsons, Kansas.  He was a very proud Mound Valley Grade School graduate, class of...

Sep 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Skyler N. Ryan, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend.  Skyler passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at her home in Altamont, Kansas.

Skyler Nichole Peak was born on February 24,1999, in Girard, Kansas, to her proud parents, Donny and Susie (Kruse)...

Sep 29, 2023

Becky G. Davis, 62, of Altamont, passed away at 10:39 p.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, at Labette Health, Parsons.

Becky Gay Strickland was born October 27, 1960 to Jack and Bonnie (Best) Strickland. She grew up in Oswego and graduated from Oswego High School.

On June 29, 1984, she married Matthew Davis and shortly after...

Sep 23, 2023

Stacie S. Carnahan, 52, of Altamont, Kansas, lost her battle with Trigeminal Neuralgia Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Stacie was born March 14, 1971, to Pat Downing in Joplin, Missouri. She grew up in Carterville, Missouri and later moved with her family to their farm south of Edna, Kansas. She was a graduate of the Labette County High...

Sep 23, 2023

Freddie D. "Fred" Haviland, 80, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Labette Health.

Fred was born on December 23, 1942, to Carl and Helen (Head) Haviland in Thayer, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Thayer, graduating from Thayer High School.  Following graduation, Fred enlisted in the United States...

Sep 22, 2023

Richard A. Good, 74, of Cherryvale, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at his residence.

Richard Allen Good ("Rick", "Daddy Doe", "Uncle Ricky") was born on March 5, 1949, to Ralph and Ruby (Musselman) Good in Mound Valley, Kansas.  Richard was a member of the Labette County Community High School class of 1967. While in high school,...

Sep 17, 2023

Cathy J. (Crowell) Campbell, 64 of Oswego passed away from this life on September 17, 2023 in the comfort of her home in Oswego, Kansas.

Cathy J. Crowell was born April 7, 1959, in Garnett, Kansas, to Robert "Bob" and Beverly "Bev" (Moore) Crowell.  As a young girl, she lived in Garnett, Iola, Yates Center, and then...

Sep 16, 2023

Juanita Irene Main entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Parsons.

After 27 years, Juanita retired from working at Day and Zimmerman in Parsons.  Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and friends.  She loved bowling, quilting, crocheting and doing many other crafts.

Survivors include:

Sep 14, 2023

Robert D. "Bobby" Poor, 84, of Chetopa, passed away at 6:29 p.m., Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Oswego Health and Rehab.

Robert Dale Poor was born at home on October 22, 1938, to Richard and Rosita (Keith) Poor in Faulkner, Kansas.  He grew up in Faulkner going to a two-room school house for grade school and graduating...

Sep 13, 2023

Doris I. Benge, 76, of Parsons, passed away at 4:55 a.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Oswego Health and Rehab.

Doris Irene Banks was born on July 8, 1947, to Harold Oliver and Helen Martitia (Ristaeu) Banks in Pittsburg, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Pittsburg, graduating from Pittsburg High School...

Sep 8, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dylan C. Smith, 30, on September 8th, 2023.

Dylan was born in Manhattan, Kansas on July 10, 1993. Dylan enjoyed music, politics, debating, and nature. He was known for his carefree and adventurous spirit. As quoted by his grandfather, Dylan was "A young man with the...