July 31, 2022

Elizabeth A. Spunaugle, 82, of Oswego and formerly of Altamont, passed away at 4:46 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2022, at her home in Oswego.

Elizabeth Ann Lawson was born on December 26, 1939, to Charles M. and Wanetia M. (Crain) Lawson in rural Altamont.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Altamont.  She...

July 23, 2022

Tammy J. Clements, 58, of Parsons, passed away at 1:05 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022 at her home.

Tammy Jo Cook was born March 4, 1964 in East St. Louis, Illinois to George Thomas Cook, Sr. and Betty Kay (Barnes) Cook.  Tammy moved with her family to Erie, Kansas where she grew up and attended school.   She...

July 19, 2022

Herschel L. Eck, 56, of Bartlett, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, surrounded by family at his home.

Herschel Leon Eck was born September 17, 1965, to Donald Irvin and Marilyn June (Beisly) Eck in Carthage, MO, the youngest of 4 children. The family moved to rural Bartlett, KS when Herschel was 2. He attended Ellis, Fairview,...

July 17, 2022

Loretta "Kay" McCready, 77, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Sunday, July 17, 2022, at her home.

She was born on April 18, 1945, to Woodrow Leroy and Lillian Marie (Forshey) Root in Parsons.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Parsons.

For over 35 years, Kay was a Certified...

July 15, 2022

Brenda J. Gouvion, 63, of Arma, passed away at 7:36 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2022, at Freeman West in Joplin.

Brenda Jean Kelley was born on May 30, 1959 in Wichita, Kansas to Quentin and Delia Ethel (Brown) Kelley.  She grew up and attended schools in Wichita and graduated from Wichita West High School in 1977.  In...

July 14, 2022

Lawrence P. "Larry" Schoenhofer, 71, of Erie, passed away at 10:30 p.m., Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.

Lawrence Phillip Schoenhofer was born on February 21, 1951, to George E. and Mary Lida (Fowler) Schoenhofer in St. Paul, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in St. Paul.

At...

July 3, 2022

John C. "Chuck" Reel, 69, of San Antonio, Texas, and formerly of Parsons, Independence and Arkansas City, passed away the afternoon of Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his home.

Chuck was born on July 13, 1952, to Robert L. and Dorothy Jean (Lero) Reel in Parsons.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to Independence...

June 30, 2022

Doris E. Webster, 83, of Erie, passed away at 6:37 p.m., Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Guest Home Estates in Erie.

Doris Eileen Sandness was born on August 12, 1938, to Ralph Harold and Luella Deloris (Smith) Sandness in Walthill, Nebraska.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended schools in several northern Midwest states.  Before...

June 25, 2022

Melvin J. Gossard, 94, longtime resident of Altamont, Kansas, passed away at 12:10 a.m., Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Presbyterian Manor in Parsons.

Melvin Jay Gossard was born to Harold Wilbur Gossard and Eula Agnes (Clinkenbeard) Gossard on February 2, 1928 in rural Oswego, Kansas   He grew up and attended schools in rural Altamont and he...

June 22, 2022

Fredrick E. Vail, 70, of rural Edna, passed away the morning of Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at his home.

Fredrick Eugene Vail was born on July 28, 1951, to Raymond Eugene and Carol Sue (Engler) Vail in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in the Angola area.  While attending Labette County High School, he ran...

June 21, 2022

David A. Pape, Jr., 51, of Iola, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his home.

David Albert Pape was born on March 5, 1971, to David Albert and Janice Ann (Dixon) Pape in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up in rural Labette County, attending Fairview and Bartlett Grade Schools and graduating from Labette County High School in...

June 18, 2022

Our community lost one of its most impactful women on June 18, 2022, when Bernadette Arlene Coomes, 61, passed away in Girard, Kansas.  Bernadette was a humble, caring woman who will be remembered for the endless amounts of love and joy she poured into this world.  She was tirelessly devoted to her family, successfully raising 4 rowdy boys, 13...

June 17, 2022

Robert Valverde, 63, of Parsons, passed away at the evening of Friday, June 17, 2022, at his home.

Robert was born on November 5, 1958, to Gavino Pinales and Marie (Whittley) Valverde in Independence, Kansas.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to Omaha, Nebraska, where he grew up and attended school.

In...

June 15, 2022

Sharon L. Conner, 66, of Parsons, passed away at 5:13 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Freeman Health in Joplin.

Sharon Louise Moore was born on July 28, 1955, to Jesse and LaVonia (Magby) Moore in Baxter Springs, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Galena, Kansas, graduating from Galena High School in 1972.

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June 15, 2022

Kinnina S. Smith, 25, of Parsons, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Freeman Health in Joplin.

Kinnina Shaerica Ryan Smith was born on March 18, 1997, to Rodney Charles Smith and Kimberli Dawne Lee in Wichita, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Wichita.  At the age of...

June 13, 2022

Oliver M. Redmond, Jr., 58, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Monday, June 13, 2022, at his home.  His death was unexpected.

Oliver Massalon Redmond was born on August 22, 1963, to Oliver Massalon and Ruby Mae (Van Hoose) Redmond in Parsons.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in...

June 7, 2022

Jessie M. "Lulu" Winn, 64, of Parsons, passed away at 3:18 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi ER in Pittsburg.

Jessie Marie Winn was born on December 4, 1957, to Walter Robert and Irene Louise (Kibbe) Winn in Yates Center, Kansas.  From July 1963 to 1986, Lulu lived at the Parsons State Hospital and...

June 7, 2022

Anita L. Noble, 76, of Moreland, Georgia, and formerly of rural Bartlett, passed away the evening of Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Piedmont-Newnan Hospital in Newnan, Georgia.

Anita Louise Garrett was born on February 24, 1946, to Ivan and Mary (Emert) Garrett in Oswego.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended schools in the Chetopa...

June 6, 2022

Betty J. Gearhiser, 88, of Parsons, peacefully passed away in her sleep the morning of Monday, June 6, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Parsons.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gearhiser.

Betty June Milks was born on June 17, 1933, to David and Mary Ellen (Clary) Milks in rural Altamont.  For many...

June 3, 2022

Vernon "Butch" Altenburger, 69, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Friday, June 3, 2022, in Waldron, Arkansas.

Vernon Earl Altenburger was born on October 22, 1953, to Clarence Walton and Betty Ann (Wilson) Altenburger in New Orleans, Louisiana.  As a young boy, he moved with this family to Corona, California, where he grew up and attended...