May 5, 2023

Kenneth W. Smith, 73, of Parsons, passed away at 6:23 a.m., Friday, May 5, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society of Parsons.

Kenneth Wayne Smith was born on September 16, 1949, to Emmett Doc Smith, Sr. and Beatrice Stephenson Smith in Parsons, Kansas. As a young boy, he grew up in Parsons,...

May 2, 2023

Anita Risdon McCoskey Williams, Corpus Christi, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 2, 2023 at the age 84.   Anita was born on August 13,1938 to Robert Wayne and Elia Mae Risdon in Goodwell, Oklahoma.

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Apr 27, 2023

Michael L. Garretson, 69, of Parsons, passed away at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2023, at University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas, surrounded by loved ones.

Michael Lee Garretson was born August 3, 1953, to Marvin F. "Tuffy" and Jeanette E. (Leonard) Garretson in Parsons, Kansas. As a...

Apr 26, 2023

Karen Kay McWilliams,70, of Parsons, residing in Springfield, Missouri; passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in her home. She was born in the south lands of Texas to Millie Mae (Henley) Warren on September 2, 1952.

She attended...

Apr 26, 2023

Janet L. Gearhiser, 65, of Parsons, passed away at 6:38 a.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Elm Haven Nursing Home.

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

Apr 19, 2023

Georgie Ann Stevenson, 78, of rural Edna, passed away at 4:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at her home.

Georgie Ann Elliott was born on July 2, 1944, to George R. and Verna R. (Smith) Elliott in rural Oswego, Kansas. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in...

Apr 18, 2023

Marsha Hearson, 73, of Parsons, passed away at 4:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at her home.

Marsha Ann Hastings was born on August 14, 1949, to Marshall Edwin and Josephine Rosetta "Rosie" (Adamson) Hastings, Sr. in Parsons, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Labette County...

Apr 15, 2023

Sally S. McKinzie, 79, of rural Altamont, passed away the evening of Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Freeman Health Systems in Joplin.

Sally Sue Mansfield was born on January 9, 1944, to Bernard Eldon and Sarah Maxine (Claxton) Mansfield in McCune, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in McCune.  In 1962, Sally...

Apr 13, 2023

Kenneth W. Curnutte, 80, of rural Mound Valley, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Thursday, April 13, 2023, at his home.

Kenneth Wayne Curnutte was born on December 13, 1942, to Sylvester "Shorty" and Jessie "Hazel" (Hinkle) Curnutte in Labette County, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in rural Labette County, graduating from Labette County Community High...

Apr 13, 2023

Dennis Brungardt, 62, of Erie, passed away at 7:51 p.m., Thursday, April 13, 2023, in the Labette Health Emergency Department.

Dennis James Brungardt was born on October 6, 1960, to Gilbert Thomas and Olive Lucille (Fager) Brungardt in Parsons, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in the Erie area, graduating from St....

Apr 13, 2023

Donald E. "Donnie" Bowman, 81, of Winfield, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Tulsa.

Donald Earl Bowman was born on September 16, 1941, 15 minutes after his twin, Ronnie, to Merle Francis and Elma Gladys (Friend) Bowman in Coldwater, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended...

Apr 11, 2023

Virginia M. Williams-Wenzel, 89, of Winfield and former long-time Altamont resident, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Cumbernauld Village in Winfield.

Virginia Marlene Williams was born on January 16, 1934, to Loycie (Stevenson) Williams and George Williams.  When she was an infant, Virginia moved with her mother, brother and sister to Altamont, where...

Apr 9, 2023

David Bristol, 53, of Bartlett, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at his home.

David Wayne Bristol was born on January 23, 1970, to Jimmy Louis and Betty Ann (Wilkerson) Bristol in Nuernberg, Germany.

Over the years, David worked at chicken processors in Arkansas and also worked as a construction contractor in Miami, Oklahoma. ...

Apr 3, 2023

Lloyd D. Jones, 81, of rural Altamont, passed away at 9:11 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2023, at University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas.

Lloyd Dean Jones was born on April 20, 1941, to Earl S. and Lucille (Ware) Jones in rural Mound Valley.  At the age of five, Lloyd moved with his family to...

Apr 2, 2023

Dianna Ruth Hazley was born on September 11, 1960, to Emma Jane (McConico) Hazley and was "daddy's girl" to Herbert Hazley, Jr. in Oswego, Kansas. She was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Chesapeake, Virginia, with family by her side.

Dianna graduated from Chetopa...

Apr 1, 2023

Glen Louis Schofield, Jr., 74, of Miami, Oklahoma, passed away at 10:16 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

He was born on September 24, 1948, to Glen Louis and Lois Jean (Ridgway) Schofield in Oswego, Kansas.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to California, where he grew up and attended...

Mar 31, 2023

Delda L. Smith, 100, of Oswego, passed away the morning of Friday, March 31, 2023, at Oswego Health and Rehab.

Delda Lorene Campbell was born on January 28, 1923, to William Thomas "Bill" and Nellie Jane (Alexander) Campbell in Cherokee County, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in rural Oswego.

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Mar 29, 2023

James A. "Jim" Peoples, 79, of Altamont, passed away at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his home.

James Allen Peoples was born on October 19, 1943, to Leonard A. and Bernice M. (Pilkington) Peoples near the KOP Electric Plant on the Peoples Dairy Farm.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in...

Mar 28, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Delbert "Dale" Ray McDaniel announce his peaceful passing on March 28, 2023, at the age of 55 years.

Dale McDaniel was born on October 5, 1967, in Parsons, Kansas.  He was the loving son to Jimmie "Teach" Turner and Iris McDaniel Turner.  Dale grew up in Parsons, graduating...

Mar 27, 2023

Rhonda J. Brown, 61, of Saint Paul, passed away at 8:48 p.m., Monday, March 27, 2023, at Labette Health.

Rhonda Jean Brown was born on April 9, 1961, to Jack Brown and Sandra Lee (McDonald) Gannaway in Chanute, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up with her mother and step-father, Sandra and Clayton Standley, and attended...