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...

Sep 8, 2023

Danny L. Castle, 81, of Chetopa, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at his residence.

Danny Leroy Castle was born at home on October 2, 1941, to Leroy and Elsie (Jarrett) Castle in Chetopa, Kansas.  He grew up, attending and graduating from Chetopa High School.

He was a truck driver by profession, but a jack...

Sep 4, 2023

Frances L. Ashen, 96, of Parsons, passed away at 3:00 p.m., Monday, September 4, 2023, at Labette Health.

Frances Lee Barrow was born on June 28, 1927, to William and Maude (Holland) Barrow in Cairo, Illinois.

She married Warren E. Ashen.  For a time, the couple lived in California, where they owned and operated a...

Aug 27, 2023

Danny Joe Gambill, 66, of Chetopa, passed from this life to his Heavenly home on Sunday, August 27, 2023, doing what he loved, scouting for deer out in the woods at one of his favorite hunting spots outside of Chetopa.

Danny was born October 4, 1956, in Parsons, Kansas, to Joseph and Helen (Brown) Gambill. Danny attended...

Aug 23, 2023

Herman E. "Sonny" Johnson, 84, of Parsons, passed away at 7:44 a.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Herman Eugene Johnson was born on July 19, 1939, to Norman and Gladys (Cullom) Johnson in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School.

Baseball was...

Aug 22, 2023

Michael J. "Mike" Bogner, 64, of Parsons, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Labette Health.  His death was unexpected.

Michael Joseph Bogner was born on September 9, 1958, to George and Patricia (Schill) Bogner in Hutchinson, Kansas.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to a farm outside of Parsons, where he grew up...

Aug 20, 2023

Carol Sue Vail-Bowen, 91, of Coffeyville, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Carol was born October 21, 1931, in Wichita then adopted at age five by William and Bessie (Parker) Engler and raised in Parsons, graduating from high school in 1949.

In 1950, she married Raymond Vail and together they...

Aug 16, 2023

Harriet Kay Creitz, 85, of rural Cherryvale, passed away at 10:03 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Labette Health.

Harriet Kay Kite was born on December 10, 1937, to Harry and Moneta (Bolinger) Kite in Parsons, Kansas.

Survivors include:

One son – Steve Stewart of Cherryvale, Kansas

Three daughters – Toni...

Aug 15, 2023

Mary Malissa Forbes, 72, of Parsons, peacefully passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at her home after a six-year battle with amyloidosis.

Malissa was born on December 7, 1950, to John and Lelah (Gregg) Forbes in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from St. Patrick High School in 1968....

Aug 10, 2023

Alta Grace Wells, 104, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Woodridge Estates in Parsons.

Alta was born May 6, 1919, to Charles D. and Bertha F. (Phillips) Nading, in rural Oswego. She grew up in rural Oswego attending school there. On November 18, 1938, she married Ellis Wells in Columbus, Kansas. They made their home in...

Aug 10, 2023

Cathy Ann Baker, 62, of Parsons, died August 10, 2023, at her residence in Parsons. Cremation was chosen. No services are planned at this time.

Aug 9, 2023

Darla J. Kristin, 66, of Pittsburg, passed away August 9, 2023 at her residence in Pittsburg. A complete obituary and service information will be announced by Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home.