May 17, 2024

John J. "Jack" Flynn, Jr., 92, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home.

John Joseph Flynn, Jr. was born on February 8, 1932, to J.J. and Mary Margaret (Conley) Flynn in Kansas City, Missouri.  As a young boy, he attended St. Patrick Grade School and Parsons Junior and Senior High...

May 17, 2024

Leonard R. Haraughty, 79, of rural Oswego, passed away the evening of Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home.

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

May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024, Georgia Ann(Ames) Broughton Pringle was ushered into her heavenly home surrounded by her loving husband, Gerald, his daughters' families, and her sister, Linda.

She was born on July 15, 1952, to Charles RV and Laura (Larson) Ames in Osakis, Minnesota.  Growing up the fifth of six children, she was preceded in death by...

May 7, 2024

Patricia Ann "Pat" Myers 82, of Mound Valley, went to be with her Lord at 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

She was born October 15, 1941, in Pittsburg to James and Glenna (Taylor) May. She grew up in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1959.

Her working career...

May 7, 2024

*******Due to weather, the graveside services have moved to Cedar Tree Barn, 1614 18000 Rd, Parsons, KS 67357 ,at 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2024.**********

Marilyn J. Barragar, 89, of St. Paul and formerly of Oswego, passed away early the morning of Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.

Marilyn...

May 5, 2024

Michael Gamblian, 51, of Parsons, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Freeman West in Joplin.

Michael Lewis Dow Gamblian was born on December 5, 1972, to Luther Gamblian, Sr. and Diana Mae (Mulligan) Gamblian in Parsons.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School.

He worked at Parsons State...

May 2, 2024

Cherokee Davis, 25, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Labette Health Emergency Department.  Her death was unexpected.

Cherokee Myree Davis was born November 9, 1998, to Marvin Davis and Cassandra (Groberski) Freeman in Parsons, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Parsons. She later got her GED.

Cherokee...

April 30, 2024

Dorothy J. Breneman, 84, of Altamont, passed away the evening of Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Pittsburg Health and Rehab in Pittsburg.

Dorothy Janet Hedrick was born on June 22, 1939, to Henry Glen and Julia Grace (Crown) Hedrick in rural Altamont, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Altamont, graduating from Labette County Community High...

April 29, 2024

Francis J. Volz, 95, of Cameron, Missouri, and formerly of St. Paul, Kansas, Parsons, Kansas, and St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away the morning of Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Cameron Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri.

Francis James Volz was born on November 3, 1928, to Herman Luke and Louise (Sack) Volz in St. Paul.  He grew...

April 29, 2024

In the early morning of April 29, 2024, Alice "Joyce" McGill passed away at HCA Medical Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, after a sudden illness.

Joyce, aged 87, was born on August 7, 1936, in Picher, Oklahoma, but spent most of her life in Chetopa, Kansas.

Throughout her life, Joyce held various roles, including...

April 25, 2024

James E. "Jim" Mathes, 85, of rural Oswego, departed from this world peacefully on the afternoon of Thursday, April 25, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.

James Edward Mathes was born on August 23, 1938, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Paul Edward and Marjorie (Gamble) Mathes. Jim had fond memories of growing up in the Garden...

April 22, 2024

Raymond E. Houston, 95, of Parsons, departed this life on the evening of Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home.

Raymond Edward Houston was born on November 17, 1928, to James and Ethel Lee (Jones) Houston in Jarrell, Texas.  He grew up in Georgetown, Texas, and graduated from Carver High School.

He was the youngest...

April 15, 2024

Donna F. Ammann, 71, of rural Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Monday, April 15, 2024, at Freeman Health System in Joplin.

Donna Faye Brown was born on May 11, 1952, to Hershel and Dorothy (Amos) Brown in McCune, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in McCune, graduating from McCune High School in 1970.

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April 11, 2024

Kevan L. Kinser, 77, of Edna, passed away surrounded by his loving family the afternoon of Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Kevan Lee Kinser was born on September 20, 1946, to Adrain and Virginia (Wilmoth) Kinser in Miami, Oklahoma.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to Kansas.  ...

April 10, 2024

Jimmie Lee "Teach" Turner, 78, of Parsons, passed away on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Missouri after a courageous battle with various health issues.

Jimmie was born on April 8, 1946, in Greenville, Mississippi to Oceil and Eli Turner.  Jimmie was raised by Oceil Holloway and Anderson Holloway in Greenville where...

April 9, 2024

Timothy Tunstall, 64, of Edna, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Services will be private and are under the care of the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.

April 8, 2024

We are so sad to announce the passing of one of God's children, Braedin James Voorhies, of St. Paul, Kansas.

Braedin is the son of James and Kelly (Brown) Voorhies.  He was born on July 11, 2010, and entered rest on April 8, 2024.

Braedin attended St. Paul Elementary and Junior High School.  He was...

April 8, 2024

Virginia R. Beaver, 93, of Olathe and formerly of Parsons, passed away at 5:35 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2024, at Overland Park Regional Hospital in Overland Park.

Virginia Ruth Gnadt was born on March 20, 1931, to Charles E. and Ethel N. (Thompson) Gnadt in Joplin, Missouri.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school...

March 29, 2024

Carl E. Paulie, 70, of Parsons, passed away at 7:55 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2024, at his home.

Carl Edward Paulie was born on January 18, 1954, to John Joseph, Sr. and Theresa Marie (Westhoff) Paulie in St. Paul.  He grew up and attended school in St. Paul.

For a time, he worked for the...

March 23, 2024

Mark D. Smith, 71, of Olathe, and formerly of McCune, Kansas, passed away the evening of Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, following a serious illness.

Mark Douglas Smith was born on December 31, 1952, to Max A. and Helen E. (Knowles) Smith in Sedan, Kansas, the youngest of three boys. He grew...