Nov 20, 2021

On Saturday, November 20, 2021, Ron went home to be with his Lord and Savior.

Ronald Otho Downing, of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, was born September 22, 1947, to J.O. and Maxine Downing.  Together they spent a short time in Commerce, Oklahoma, where they owned and operated a small grocery store, living in the back of...

Nov 19, 2021

Sylvia J. Busbee, 88, of rural Bartlett, passed away at 1:18 p.m., Friday, November 19, 2021, at her home.

Sylvia Jean Forbes was born on December 7, 1932, to Erle Ellsworth and Vera Madura (Hassler) Forbes in Los Angeles, California.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Los Angeles.  She earned her Licensed...

Nov 18, 2021

Robin C. Thomas, 63, of Parsons, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at his home.  His death was unexpected.

Robin Charles Thomas was born on July 24, 1958, to Willard Harold and Mary Frances (McCurry) Thomas in Compton, California.  He grew up and attended school in California.  Most of his professional life was spent as a general...

Nov 14, 2021

Jennifer L. Faller, 41, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Sunday, November 14, 2021, at her home.

Jennifer Lynette Wilson was born on April 13, 1980, to Warren Porter and Cleta Diane Hunt in Fort Scott, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Parsons.

For a time, Jennifer lived...

Nov 10, 2021

Ronald G. "Ron" LeMaster, 65, of Parsons, passed away at 9:01 a.m., Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Labette Health.

Ronald Gene LeMaster was born on April 5, 1956, to Daniel Levi and Lola Faye (Brown) LeMaster in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He grew up and attended school in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Following high school, Ron served in...

Nov 8, 2021

Charles Donald "Don" Johnson, 83, of Mound Valley, passed into the arms of his Lord Monday, November 8, 2021.

He was born in his Grandpa Johnson's home, south of Mound Valley, on December 4, 1937, to Cleo and Louise (Cunningham) Johnson.  He was the first of their four children.  Don graduated from Labette County Community High School...

Nov 6, 2021

Duane E. Harrington, Sr., 78, of Parsons, passed away at 3:04 a.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Elmhaven Nursing Home.

Duane Eugene Harrington was born on May 4, 1943, to Hank Henry and Irene (Conant) Harrington in Hallowell, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school near Hallowell, graduating from Columbus High School in...

Nov 5, 2021

Eva B. Traxson, 102, of Coffeyville, passed away at 5:50 a.m., Friday, November 5, 2021, at Windsor Place in Coffeyville.

Eva Bell Crown was born on September 11, 1919, to William Alvin and Martha Jane (Woolsey) Crown in Decaturville, Missouri. In her early years, Eva grew up and attended school in Decaturville.  After the death of her...

Nov 5, 2021

Ralph E. Heady, 91, of Parsons, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Friday, November 5, 2021, at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

Ralph Edwin Heady was born on October 18, 1930, to Russell and Blanche Margaret (Bussinger) Heady in Parsons, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in rural Parsons, graduating from Erie High School....

Nov 3, 2021

John T. O'Hara, Jr., 64, of Parsons, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at his home.

John Thomas O'Hara, Jr. was born February 6, 1957, to John Thomas and Elizabeth Ellen (Schreuer) O'Hara in Chicago, Illinois.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to Parsons, where he grew up.  He attended St. Mary's Catholic...

Nov 2, 2021

Sandra G. "Sandy" Hinman, 62, of Parsons, passed away at 6:18 a.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi in Pittsburg.

She was born on April 3, 1959, to Ernest Ray and Wilma June "Billie" (Jones) Hinman in Parsons, Kansas.  As a young girl, Sandy grew up in Parsons, attending Meadow View Grade School and graduating...

Nov 2, 2021

Jarnell "Snell" Webb, Sr., 72, of Topeka and formerly of Parsons, passed away at 7:11 a.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

He was born on May 4, 1949, to Charles Williams and Lavetta Webb in Parsons, Kansas.  Growing up in Parsons, he attended Douglass Elementary School and Parsons High School.  As a...

Oct 30, 2021

Anna G. Venneman Schoenhofer, 94, of St. Paul, passed away at 3:40 a.m., Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.

Anna Grace Baldwin was born on May 10, 1927, to Harry D. and Zella (Fought) Baldwin in Galesburg, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Galesburg, graduating...

Oct 23, 2021

Betty Nicholas, 81, passed away at 12:12 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

Edith Elizabeth O'Bryan was born on May 31, 1940, to Everett Arthur and Edith Elizabeth (Mason) O'Bryan in Parsons, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Parsons.

Following high school, Betty was united in...

Oct 20, 2021

Leroy Foreman, 80, of Owasso, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the Evergreen Care Center in Owasso.

He was born, the fifth of eight children, on February 24, 1941, to John C., and Lela (Wheeler) Foreman in Labette County, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in the Altamont area, graduating from Labette County...

Oct 19, 2021

Ivan Ray Lee Hendrix Buchanan, 35, of Parsons, passed away at 2:36 p.m., Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Labette Health.

He was born on February 16, 1986, to E. G. and Melba Kay (Cook) Buchanan, Jr. in Tlihina, Oklahoma.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Tuskahoma and McAlester, Oklahoma.  He moved with...

Oct 16, 2021

Jase Elizabeth Delich, 18, of Parsons, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, in Pittsburg, where she had recently relocated.

She was born on October 14, 2003, to Kenneth Arden and Melissa Ann (Tiegreen) Delich in Independence, Kansas.  When she was a baby, she moved with her family to Parsons, where she grew up and attended school. ...

Oct 13, 2021

Sherman R. Collins, Jr., 75, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at his home in rural Erie, Kansas, surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness.

He was born on July 28, 1946, at Mercy Hospital in Parsons to Sherman and Elvera "Vera" (Bracht) Collins.  As a young boy, he grew up in Parsons and attended...

Oct 12, 2021

Joseph P. Grant, 64, of Chetopa, passed away at 12:39 a.m., Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Labette Health.

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

Oct 5, 2021

Richard J. Cash, 61, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at his home.

Richard Jeffrey Cash, Jr. was born on October 27, 1959, to Richard J. and Connie (Horner) Cash in Phoenix, Arizona.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to Kansas, where he has lived since.

He...