Jun 6, 2023

Jerry C. Hope, Sr., 91, of rural Altamont, passed away at 9:37 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at his home.

He was born in Barnsdall, Oklahoma to C. Merle and Myrtle L. (Gilley) Hope.  On September 6, 1952, Jerry and Mintie E. Clark were married in Pawhuska. Following marriage, they lived in Stillwater, Oklahoma while he attended...

Jun 4, 2023

Barbara L. Burnett, 60, of Chetopa, passed away at 3:50 a.m., Sunday, June 4, 2023, at her home.

Barbara Lynn Burnett was born on August 9, 1962, to George and Jesmon (Caldwell) Burnett in Oswego, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Chetopa, graduating from Chetopa High School in 1980.  Following high...

Jun 4, 2023

Cora Louise Beckwith, 90, of Oswego, Kansas, passed away June 4, 2023. She was born in Mountain View, Oklahoma to James Adrian and Edna Lee Barton Hawke on July 22, 1932. She graduated High School from Cleo Springs, Oklahoma.  In 1949, she married Loyal Clough and with him had a daughter and two sons, Cristy, Dennis and Randy. In...

Jun 2, 2023

Constance "Connie" Allen, 68, of McCune, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Connie was born on June 14, 1954, the youngest of four children, to Wilbur and Angeline Prichard in Corona, Kansas.

A passionate student, Connie obtained many degrees and certifications including a nursing degree.  Connie was a strong person who fought and...

Jun 2, 2023

Virginia Jean Bradshaw, 96, passed away peacefully Friday, June 2, 2023 at Presbyterian Manor in Parsons, Kansas.  Her body was just worn out. She was born April 11, 1927 in Judsonia, Arkansas to Roy Max and Saphlonia Minnie (Elms) Rundle. Virginia was a lifelong, faithful member of the Church of Christ having come to the Lord at an early...

May 30, 2023

Lisa M. Pilkington ,52, of Mound Valley, passed away at her home the morning of Tuesday May 30, 2023.

Lisa Marie Pilkington was born on April 9, 1971 to Donald P. Pilkington and Anita L. (Newbanks) Pilkington in Parsons Kansas. She grew up in the Mound Valley area, attending Mound Valley Grade school and graduating from Labette...

May 28, 2023

Marcus R. "Bubba" Ramsey, 45, of Parsons, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Mercy Maude Norton Emergency Department in Columbus, Kansas.

Marcus Ray Ramsey was born on November 8, 1977, to George William Ramsey, Sr. and Nelsie Jane (Davis) Ramsey in Parsons.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating...

May 28, 2023

Howard D. "Dean" Riddle, 65, of Chetopa, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his home.

Howard Dean Riddle was born on March 16, 1958, to Howard Riddle and Deloris (Furnas) Wiens in Steeleville, Missouri.

For many years, Dean trained mules and broke horses and he loved team roping.  In his earlier years, he boxed...

May 26, 2023

Josh D. Ybarra, of Kansas City, Missouri, and formerly of Mound Valley, passed away on May 26, 2023, at his home after a brief illness.

Joshua Daniel Ybarra was born on March 6, 1979, to Joe and Mollie Ybarra in Wichita, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Mound Valley, earning his GED after attending Labette...

May 26, 2023

Bill L. "Big'en" McKee, 64, of Chetopa, passed away the morning of Friday, May 26, 2023, at his home.

Billie Lee McKee, II, was born on October 31, 1958, to Billie Lee McKee, I, and Ersie Darlene (Casey) McKee in Oswego.  He grew up in the Oswego and Chetopa area, graduating from Riverton High School.

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May 22, 2023

Ramona S. (Munding) Fehr Carnahan, 88, of Kansas City, Missouri and formerly of Altamont and Parsons, passed away at 1:11 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ramona Sue Munding was born on August 5, 1934, to Norbert Martin and Gertrude Marie (Seiler) Munding in Parsons. She grew up and attended...

May 18, 2023

Mary Frances "Francie" Casey, 86, of St. Paul, passed away at 11:47 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.

Mary Frances VanLeeuwen was born on April 29, 1937, to Raymond Bernard and Rachel Frances (Hill) VanLeeuwen at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott.  As a young girl, she grew up in rural...

May 18, 2023

Kenneth R. "Ken" George, 47, of Decatur, Illinois, and formerly of Parsons, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his home.

Kenneth Ray George was born on January 18, 1976, to David Ralph and Eunice Bernice (Clark) George in Joplin, Missouri.  He grew up and attended school in the Parsons area, graduating from Labette County...

May 18, 2023

Rex J. Robbins, 88, longtime resident of Altamont, passed away the morning of Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Carthage Health and Rehab in Carthage, Missouri.

Rex James Robbins was born on December 22, 1934, to Ralph and Hazel (Mobley) Robbins in McCune, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in rural McCune.

He lived his...

May 16, 2023

Mary Alice (Nelson) (Baldwin) Bennett was born in Gentry, Missouri, but was raised in McCune, Kansas.  Soon after she graduated high school, she married and was a housewife for several years.  After becoming a mother, she was a shining Christian example for her three sons.

A standout student during her formative years, after her sons were adults,...

May 14, 2023

Charles Mcarthur Perry, 79, of Parsons, passed away at 8:53 PM, Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Labette Health, Parsons, KS following an illness.

Charles was born September 30, 1943, in Allison, MI. His parents were General Pershing (John) and Mary Irene (Frazier) Perry. He returned to Oswego in 1982, after living awhile in Indiana and Oklahoma.

May 13, 2023

Dallas Dennis O'Brien, 52, of rural Edna, passed away the afternoon of Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home. Dallas was born January 3rd, 1971. He was three months old when he was adopted by Robert and Patricia O'Brien.

Dallas attended Chetopa schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade, where he loved to play football. He met Malinda...

May 7, 2023

Jane M. Greer, 77, formerly of Erie, passed away at 10:31 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Westmoreland Health and Rehab in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Jane Marie Reynolds was born on February 13, 1946, to Ralph and Margarete (Brewer) Reynolds in Parsons.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Parsons.

Throughout her...

May 7, 2023

John H. Jones, 86, of Parsons, Kansas, took his last earthly breath on May 7, 2023, at 8:22 p.m., surrounded by his wife and children, who he loved and cherished.

John Harrison Jones was born November 27, 1936, on a farm in rural Labette County to Marion Willis and Frances Fern...

May 6, 2023

Mary Ann Redman, 93, of Parsons, passed away at 5:20 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Oswego Health and Rehab.

Mary Ann Lassen was born on November 10, 1929, to Homer and Edith (Lyles) Lassen in Parsons. A lifelong resident of Parsons, Mary Ann grew up with her two brothers and...