April 11, 2022

Phillip S. Jack, Sr., 88, of Carthage, Missouri, and formerly of Altamont, passed away at 11:54 a.m., Monday April 11, 2022, at his home.

Phillip Samuel Jack was born on September 19, 1933, to Sam King and Wintress Lucille (Woolard) Jack in Pharr, Texas.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to Valeda, Kansas, where...

April 7, 2022

Frieda J. Whitecotton, 76, of Parsons and formerly of Columbus and Chetopa, passed away at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Elm Haven Nursing Home in Parsons.

Frieda Jean LaPee was born on May 13, 1945, to John Patrick and Rozena May (Stewart) LaPee in Columbus, Kansas.  She grew up in Melrose and attended Pleasant Valley...

April 4, 2022

Mardelle J. Veenstra, 86, of Mound Valley, passed away the morning of Monday, April 4, 2022, at her home.

Mardelle Joyce Whitten was born on May 22, 1935, to William Pearl and Dorothy Lillian Henrietta (Morrical) Whitten in Kankakee, Illinois.  As a young girl, she moved with her family to Chicago Heights, Illinois, where she grew up...

April 4, 2022

Breann M. (Thomas) Stephens, 32, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Monday, April 4, 2022, at her home.

Breann Marie Thomas was born on March 24, 1990, to Garry Winefred and Sandra Kay (English) Thomas in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons and St. Paul.  Following high school, she attended Labette Community...

March 31, 2022

Jacqueline B. "Jackie" Payne, 89, of Parsons, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

Jacqueline Blythe McKnight was born on September 27, 1932, to Thomas Woodson and Hattie Arlena (McCloud) McKnight in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended schools in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1950.

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March 24, 2022

Fidel "Bill" Fuentez, 92, of Parsons, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at his home.

He was born on April 21, 1929, to Aristeo and Transito (Yanez) Fuentez in Parsons.  He grew up and attended schools in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School.  Following high school, he attended Pittsburg State University.

From 1951 to...

March 21, 2022

Randall M. "Randy" Irwin, 72, of Grove, Oklahoma, and formerly of Oswego, passed away at 11:58 p.m., Monday, March 21, 2022, at his home.

He was born on November 21, 1949, to Milton S. and Florence M. (Loeffler) Irwin in Iola, Kansas.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to Oswego, where he grew up...

March 20, 2022

Charles J. "Joe" Haraughty, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family the morning of Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his home in Chetopa.

Joe was born on May 30, 1934, to Charles Thomas and Eunice Mae (Cochran) Haraughty in Chetopa, Kansas.  He grew up and attended schools in Chetopa.  At 17, Joe entered United...

March 20, 2022

Pearl Odessa Clevenger Patton, 98, escaped her earthly bonds on March 20, 2022, having lived a life that touched the lives of many and saw a world change many times over.

Born at home near Bartlett, to Carl B. and Ethel (Kessler) Clevenger on January 5, 1924, Pearl was delivered by a doctor who arrived by horse...

March 19, 2022

Marcia R. Bartholomew, 60, of Parsons, passed away at 7:47 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Labette Health.

Marcia Renee Kinsch was born on December 5, 1961, to Henry "Hank" and Viva Ann (Price) Kinsch in Parsons.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1980.

For several years,...

March 19, 2022

Krista Rayne (Dutton) Cook, 25, of Hillsboro and formerly of Parsons, passed away at 1:57 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Krista was born in Tijuana, Mexico on November 14, 1996, and adopted as an infant by Bradley Dutton and Ginger (Plain) Dutton. She moved with her family to Parsons and then...

March 18, 2022

Betty A. Heady, 90, of Parsons, passed away at 5:55 a.m., Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Presbyterian Manor in Parsons.

Betty Ann Chickadonz was born on July 30, 1931, to Glenn Dey and Lois Viola (Clower) Chickadonz in Urbana, Kansas.  She grew up and attended schools in Chanute, Earlton and Thayer areas, graduating from Chanute High...

March 17, 2022

Robbie Siu, 63, of Parsons, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at her home.

Robbie Tart was born on March 29, 1958, to Curtis L. and Bobbie Jean (Wright) Tart in Los Angeles, California.  She grew up and attended school in Los Angeles County, California.

Over the years, Robbie worked as a certified nurse's aide...

March 15, 2022

Mary Lou "Lou" Sevart, 94, of St. Paul, Kansas, passed away at 10:20 a.m., on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.

Mary Lou Volmer was born on April 14, 1927, to Joseph J. and Emily (Hall) Volmer in rural Parsons.  She grew up on a working farm north of Parsons and...

March 13, 2022

Betty J. Withrow, 91, of Chetopa, passed away at 8:46 p.m., Sunday, March 13, 2022, at her home.

Betty June Brown was born on April 17, 1930, to John Cecil "J.C." and Cinderella Florence (Mills) Brown in Chetopa, Kansas.  She grew up and attended schools in Chetopa, graduating from Chetopa High School.

After raising her...

March 4, 2022

Sarah L. Baird, 80, of rural Parsons, passed away the morning of Friday, March 4, 2022, at her home.

Sarah Lavon Crater was born on May 13, 1941, to Ira Raymond and Evaline Amanda (Maloney) Crater in Mound Valley, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Labette County, attending Labette County Community High School.

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February 26, 2022

Katie C. (Hill) Michels, 31, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Angola, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 12 noon., as the result of a car accident.

Katie Christine Hill was born to David and Denise (Sandusky) Hill on June 18, 1990 in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up in Parsons until 1 st Grade...

February 24, 2022

Patricia K. "Patty" Reed, 66, of St. Paul, passed away at 9:35 p.m., Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.

She was born on July 23, 1955, to Andrew C. and Vada (Ruff) Reed in Winfield, Kansas.  For several years, Patty lived in Winfield before moving to Parsons with her family.

February 20, 2022

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Schettler, 80, of Parsons went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, February 20, 2022 at Labette Health.  Her death was unexpected.

Betty was born on May 10, 1941, in rural Erie, to Leonard Eugene and Frances Elizabeth (Coomes) Fowler.  Betty moved with her family to Parsons in 1942, where she grew up, attended...

February 12, 2022

Lori K. Jaramillo, 61, of Parsons, passed away from this life into eternal life to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Joplin, Missouri.

Lori Kay Veenis was born on June 15, 1960, to Walter and Carole Joan (Rich) Veenis in Dallas, Texas.  As a young girl, she moved with...