Jan 31, 2023

Amelia Bolte, two months old, passed away the morning of Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at her home.

Amelia Raegan Ann Bolte was born on December 3, 2022, to Gavin J. Bolte and Nicole L. Tripodes in Parsons.  She loved being held and would look for her parents when she heard their voices.

She is survived...

Jan 30, 2023

Aaron C. Hoggan, 37, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Monday, January 30, 2023, at his home.  His death was unexpected.

Aaron Carl Hoggan was born on November 15, 1985, to George Carl Hoggan, Jr. and Rosemarie (Murtaugh) Hoggan in Pocatello, Idaho.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to Parsons. where he grew...

Jan 25, 2023

Merle E. Clawson, 97, of McCune, passed away at 12:35 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Via Christi Village Court in Pittsburg.

Merle Eugene Clawson was born on June 8, 1925, to Grover Pearson and Kathern Elizabeth (Wolfe) Clawson in rural McCune, Kansas.  He was born and raised in the McCune area, living his entire life on...

Jan 23, 2023

Valerie M. "Vali" Montgomery, 30, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Monday, January 23, 2023, following a car accident outside of Parsons.

Valerie Michelle Montgomery was born on January 30, 1992, to Timothy J. and Valerie S. (Logan) Montgomery in Coffeyville, Kansas.  As a young girl, she moved with her family from Parsons to Cherryvale and...

Jan 20, 2023

Marge LaRue, 76, of Kingman and former long-time Parsons resident, passed away at 12:35 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2023, at Prairie Sunset Home in Pretty Prairie, Kansas.

Margaret Rita Lewis was born on October 25, 1946, to Oras E. and Clara B. (Switlik) Lewis in Parsons, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up in Parsons, attending...

Jan 19, 2023

Irene Ann Elmore, 90, of Chetopa, passed from this life to her Heavenly home on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Freeman West in Joplin, Missouri.

Irene was born on January 3, 1933, in Ogden, Utah, to Howard and Julia (Keil) Lister.  The family moved to Omaha, Nebraska, when Irene was three days old.  She grew up in...

Jan 18, 2023

Chester Stapleton, 93, of rural Oswego, passed away at 9:03 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Oswego Health and Rehab.

Chester Lee Stapleton was born on May 28, 1929, to Fred and Margie (Sprouse) Stapleton in Highland, California.  When he was one, he moved with his family to Southeast Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in...

Jan 12, 2023

Roberta Vernon, 90, of Parsons, passed away at 9:20 p.m., Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society.

Roberta Lagor was born on February 27, 1932, to William and Philomena (Pine) Lagor in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.  She grew up and attended school in Rhode Island, graduating from St. Xavier Academy in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Jan 6, 2023

Joel M. McRay, 40, of Parsons, passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Friday, January 6, 2023, at Labette Health.

Joel "JoelBob" Michael McRay was born on October 9, 1982, to Mark Allen and Connie Marie (Madl) McRay in Pittsburg.  He grew up in Parsons where he made countless lifelong friends and became well-known in the community. ...

Jan 4, 2023

James N. Leroy, 59, of Parsons, passed away at 5:53 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Labette Health.

James Norman Leroy was born on February 1, 1963, to James Wilbur and Louise Yvonne (Parker) Leroy in Chanute, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Chanute and Erie.

For many years, James worked in the...

Jan 4, 2023

Wm. D. "Bill" Bowen, 84, of Parsons, passed away at 10:15 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

William Duke Bowen was born on July 24, 1938, to George Emmet and Ermial (Flesher) Bowen in Coffeyville, Kansas.  Upon George's death in the Battle of the Bulge, Ermial married Willard J. Fletcher in 1950.  Bill grew...

Jan 3, 2023

Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Neblett, 64, of McCune, passed away at 2:08 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 3, 1958, to James Deward Neblett and Virginia Lee (Nicholson) Neblett in Joplin, Missouri.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Joplin until his sophomore...

Dec 30, 2022

Lanny I. Natt, Sr. 68, of Parsons, passed away at 9:10 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, at his home.

He was born on October 30, 1954, to Quitman Ward, Jr. and Jewel Vaughn in Rayville, Louisiana.  He grew up and attended school in Rayville.

After graduating from high school, he worked for Wheaton Van Lines...

Dec 29, 2022

Charles D. Gwartney, Sr., of Parsons, passed away at 3:10 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.

Charles Dwight Gwartney was born on August 9, 1943, to Elmer and Mattie Marie (Bartlett) Gwartney in Mound Valley, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Mound Valley and...

Dec 26, 2022

Lloyd C. Sperry, 104, of Parsons, passed away at 3:20 a.m., Monday, December 26, 2022, at Woodridge Estates in Parsons.

Lloyd Charles Sperry was born on December 8, 1918, to Charles L. and Elizabeth Eldora (Byers) Sperry in Dennis, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up in the Dennis area, attending Carpenter Grade School and graduating...

Dec 25, 2022

Fayrene Brownewell, 93, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and formerly of Mound Valley, passed away the evening of Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Northeastern Health Systems in Tahlequah.

Fayrene Bircher was born on August 14, 1929, to Archie and Mamie (Locke) Bircher in rural Montgomery County, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in rural...

Dec 23, 2022

Marlyn Kay Johnston, 85, of rural Coffeyville, passed away at 8:03 a.m., Friday, December 23, 2022, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Marlyn Kay Baird was born on April 17, 1937, to Charles E. and Orpha Lee (Summers) Baird in rural Labette County, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in rural Labette County, graduating from Labette County...

Dec 23, 2022

Loren D. Riley, 87, of Erie, passed away at 12:50 a.m., Friday, December 23, 2022, at Guest Home Estates in Erie.

Loren Dale Riley was born on February 23, 1935, to Pearl and Goldie Hazel (Beery) Riley on the Big Island near St. Paul.  During his first few years, he lived in the St. Paul area before...

Dec 23, 2022

Donna M. Winkler, 66, of Parsons, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at her home.

Donna Marie Winkler was born on December 10, 1956, to Leo James and Ann (Payne) Winkler in Chicago, Illinois.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Iowa.

She moved to California as a young woman and...

Dec 18, 2022

Please note: Mrs. Rooney's funeral service date has been rescheduled due to weather.  The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Community Bible Church in Chetopa.  The family will receive friends following the service.  Burial will take place at the Lake Creek Cemetery in Bartlett.  Friends may stop by the funeral home in...