January 18, 2024

Bill Tatum, age 87, of Palestine, Texas, and formerly of Chetopa, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, in Tyler, Texas.

Born on March 11, 1936, in Nowata County, Oklahoma, to William Clayton and Mamie Viola Tatum, Bill grew up in a large family with 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

In 1951 his family moved...

January 17, 2024

Garry O. Eckert, 78, of Olathe and formerly of Parsons, passed away at 11:50 a.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Santa Marta Senior Living in Olathe, Kansas.

Garry Otis Eckert was born on July 24, 1945, to Otis William and Frances Darlene (Madden) Eckert in Kansas City, Missouri.  He grew up and attended school in Effingham, Kansas,...

January 17, 2024

Randy Westhoff, 73, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Labette Health.

John Randall Westhoff was born on August 30, 1950, to Lloyd "Curly" and Elizabeth (Fanning) Westhoff in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up and attended elementary school in Parsons and was a varsity athlete at Labette County High School from which...

January 13, 2024

Robert Andrew Mikel, 88, of Parsons, passed away at 11:52 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his home.

He was born on August 27, 1935, to Andrew and Gladys (Hanley) Mikels in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, the third child of 14.  When he was 10 years old, he moved with his family to LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  He graduated from...

January 13, 2024

Christina L. "Chris" Hall, 62, of rural Oswego, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024.  Her death was unexpected.

Christina L Gatton was born on October 29, 1961, to Robert and Nola (Turner) Gatton in Parsons, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Altamont.

Chris loved her family. She loved her...

January 10, 2024

Lynn D. Weil, 79, of rural Edna, passed away at 5:44 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Labette Health.

Lynn David Weil was born on May 5, 1944, to Henry E. and Beulah Frances (Wells) Weil in Dewey County, Oklahoma.  He grew up and attended school in the Edna area, graduating from Labette County Community High School...

January 7, 2024

Carole Joann Veenis, 85, of Parsons, passed away at 10:10 am., Sunday, January 7, 2024, surrounded by love from her family.

Carole was born on December 3, 1938, to Fred and Marjorie Rich in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended grade school in Sioux Falls, but later graduated from high...

January 5, 2024

Rhonda Hoffner, 61, of Parsons, passed away at 8:10 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Rhonda Sue Hoffner was born on March 13, 1962, to Jim and Betty (North) Hoffner in Marion, Kansas.

Her greatest enjoyment came from being around the people she loved and cared about.  Having her...

December 31, 2023

Richard Floyd Ewan, 81, of McCune, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Ascension Via Christi Medical Center in Pittsburg.

He was born on June 16, 1942, to Lester Wilbur and Dorothy (McClelland) Ewan in Walnut, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in the McCune area, graduating from McCune High School.

Richard was...

December 31, 2023

Belinda Fitzjohn, 71, of Altamont, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Belinda Allen was born on February 12, 1952, to Billy Price and Barbara LaMae (Moss) Allen in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Mound Valley and graduated from LCHS in 1970. In 1975, Belinda started college at...

December 31, 2023

Vincent H. Segraves, 60, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home.

Vincent Harold Segraves was born on August 5, 1963, to Lawrence and June (Thatcher) Segraves in Elkhart, Indiana.

For many years, Vincent worked as an auto mechanic.

He was a member of the National Rifle...

December 20, 2023

Leo A. Burnett, 74, of Erie, passed away at 9:03 a.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Labette Health in Parsons.

Leo Alvin Burnett was born on November 28, 1949, to William A. Burnett, Jr. and Mazie N. (Brenner) Burnett in Parsons, Kansas

Leo worked forty years for Ruskin Manufacturing. He was in maintenance and production.  ...

December 18, 2023

Arley J. Journot, 84, of Parsons, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Monday, December 18, 2023, at Credo Senior Living in Chanute.

Arley Joe Journot was born on April 4, 1939, to Emanuel and Nellie Mae (McNamara) Journot in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up in Parsons and attended St. Patrick Catholic School, graduating from St. Patrick High School....

December 18, 2023

Iris M. Turner, 77, of Parsons, passed away at 2:36 p.m., Monday, December 18, 2023, at Advent Health in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Iris Mae McDaniel was born on June 27, 1946, to Edward W. and Dottie (Lindsey) McDaniel.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High...

December 7, 2023

Teresa "Terri" Jane Henderson entered rest on December 7, 2023, at the age of 67, in Olathe Kansas.

She was born on January 6, 1956, to John and Tressie Henderson in Kiowa Kansas.  Terri grew up in Kansas, California, and Wisconsin. She attended Tomah High School in Tomah Wisconsin.

On November 16, 1975, Terri gave...

December 3, 2023

Lori A. Davis, 66, of Altamont, passed away at 10:41 p.m., Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her home.

Lori Anne Allison was born on March 29, 1957, to Raymond and Wilma (Stice) Allison in Oswego, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Altamont, graduating from Labette County High School in 1975.

For a number...

November 28, 2023

Eddie Williamson, 58, of Oswego, passed away at 3:33 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at University of Kansas Medical Center.

Eddie Eugene Williamson was born August 1, 1965, in Oswego, KS, to Edward Arthur and Barbara Elaine (Echols) Williamson.  Eddie grew up in Oswego and attended Oswego schools, graduating from Oswego High School in 1983.

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November 27, 2023

Brandon Hardwick, 39, of Parsons, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at his home.

Brandon Allen Hardwick was born on March 29, 1984, to Carvin Allen and Beverly Ann (Jones) Hardwick in Houston, Texas.

Over the years, Brandon installed and built tanks.  He was a member of the Boilermakers Union for 15 years and...

November 25, 2023

James D. Baker, 67, of Parsons, died Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Labette Health.

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

November 23, 2023

Lawrence Eugene "Larry" O'Brien, 91, of Altamont, Kansas, died at Labette Health, Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Larry was born November 23, 1932 in Independence, Kansas, to Paul Otis O'Brien and Lois Matilda (Johnson) O'Brien. He attended Labette County schools and graduated from Labette County Community High School in Altamont in 1952.

On Oct. 18, 1952,...