Aug 6, 2021

Norma Jean Lewellen, 87, of Oswego, passed away at 8:12 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021, at Oswego Health and Rehab.

She was born June 14, 1934 at Parsons, Kansas, to Omar Kenneth Turner and Dot Ethlynn (Wilson) Turner.  She grew up near Lake McKinley and attended the Oak Grove School northeast of Parsons.  Later, she moved with...

Aug 5, 2021

Rodney L. "Rod" Trimble, Sr.,  85, of Melrose, Kansas passed away at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Rodney Lee Trimble, Sr. was born August 1, 1936 in Gladewater, Texas to Walter Coker Trimble and Addie Lee (Rash) Trimble.  Rod grew up and attended school in Texas City, Texas graduating...

Aug 3, 2021

Charles Duwayne Baunhofer, 74, passed away at 2:09 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at St. John's Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

He was born on January 27, 1947, to William C. and Kathryn (Jacob) Baunhofer at the family home in rural Chetopa, Kansas.  He grew up with his two brothers, Darrell and Gary, on the family farm. ...

Aug 2, 2021

William A. Wiener (Bill), 85, of Parsons, passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, August 2, 2021, at his home with family by his side.

He was born on July 17, 1936, to Emanuel and Betty (Lewis) Wiener in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and spent his early days as a young boy in Trenton, New Jersey. During those...

Jul 29, 2021

Debra Sue Haven, 69, of Chetopa, passed away at 5:47 p.m., Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.

She was born January 20, 1952 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Charles and Joan (Roberts) Haven.  As a young girl she moved with her family to Chetopa where she grew up and attended school.  She graduated from...

Jul 28, 2021

Margaret also known as Peg Moore, passed away July 28, 2021 under the care of Hospice while living at the Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul, Kansas.  She was born June 24, 1931 in St. Paul, and was christened at St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Paul.

She chose a career in nursing and graduated from...

Jul 25, 2021

Dorothy L. Feagan, 84, of rural Altamont, went home to be with the Lord at 10:46 a.m., Sunday, July 25, 2021.

Dorothy Louise Johnson was born on July 4, 1937, to Roy Earl and Mary Louella (Hardin) Johnson in Parsons. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Oswego where she grew up and attended...

Jul 23, 2021

Terry Monroe Hughes passed into the welcoming arms of Jesus, July 23, 2021.  There he was met by his mother, Katherine Hughes.  Her devotion and gentleness remained the warmest memories of his life.  Hers was a love that actually gave him strength and compassion. He loved to hunt and fish which were skills his deceased father, Chester M. Hughes,...

Jul 23, 2021

Harold W. Wenzel, 89, of Altamont, passed away at 7:11 p.m., Friday, July 23, 2021, at his home.

He was born on October 19, 1931, to Oswald Karl and Ida Lina (Conrad) Wenzel in Capron, Oklahoma. He grew up and attended school in the Kiowa, Kansas, and Burlington, Oklahoma, area and graduated from Burlington High School in...

Jul 19, 2021

Juanita M. "Nita" Carnahan, 88, formerly of rural Altamont, passed away at 5:20 p.m., Monday, July 19, 2021, at Oswego Health and Rehab.

Juanita May Nading was born on April 7, 1933, to John Leander "Lee" and Viola May "Dodie" (Hall) Nading in rural Oswego. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in the...

Jul 17, 2021

Tony Swanwick, 64, of rural Chetopa, passed away at 6:37 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Robert Anthony Swanwick was born on January 29, 1957, to Robert Eugene "Bob" and Bobbie Lou (Burrows) Swanwick in Oswego, Kansas. Tony lived his entire life in the Chetopa area. In 1975, he graduated from Chetopa High...

Jul 13, 2021

Scott C. Patterson, 50, of Eureka, Kansas and former Parsons resident, passed away at 10:57 a.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka.

Scott Christopher Patterson was born May 22, 1971 in Wichita, Kansas the son of Michael S. Patterson, Sr. and Margaret A. (Van Becelaere) Patterson. Early in life it was discovered...

Jul 13, 2021

Doris Francis Morton Proctor, born September 19, 1921 in Commerce, Oklahoma died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the age of 99.

Doris was raised in Commerce with her three sisters and three brothers.  She graduated from Commerce High School.  She met her husband, Joe Proctor, in 1939 at a youth church event.  They were married in 1940...

Jul 10, 2021

Richard L. "Rick" Huebner, 78, of Parsons, passed away at his home at 3:59 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Rick was born November 15, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Edward Christoph Huebner, Sr. and Mildred Lucille (Shoemaker) Huebner.  Rick grew up and attended schools in Kansas City and graduated from the Northeast High School...

Jul 7, 2021

Debra R. "Debbie" Crumrine, 66, of Chetopa, passed away on July 7, 2021, at her home.

Debra Ruth Baunhofer was born on January 16, 1955 to Lee Henry and Marguarette Gertrude (Dixon) Baunhofer in Miami, Oklahoma. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Chetopa, graduating from Chetopa High School in 1973.

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Jul 7, 2021

James R. Alexander, 76, of Republic, Missouri, entered into Heaven's Gates at 3:54 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

James Robert Alexander was born April 2, 1945 in Belleville, Illinois, the son of Marshall Morgan Alexander and Ava Asalene (Ridenour) Alexander.  He grew up and attended schools in Belleville. Following...

Jul 3, 2021

Robert "Pete" Hedrick, Jr., 85, of Mound Valley, passed away at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Parsons.

He was born February 27, 1936 in rural Mound Valley, Kansas to Robert Hedrick, Sr. and Mildred (Carson) Hedrick.  He grew up and attended schools in Mound Valley and graduated from the...

Jun 30, 2021

Raymond George, 83, of rural Parsons, passed away at 2:25 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Labette Health.

Walter Raymond George was born on December 5, 1937, to Fred Ralph and Mona Elizabeth (Kelly) George in rural Oswego.  As a young boy he grew up and attended school in rural Oswego.  In 1955 he graduated from Labette...

Jun 29, 2021

Oliver Lee "Twister" McWilliams, 68, of Parsons, passed away at 3:16 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center with his oldest grandson by his side. He had been in failing health for several years.

He was born on August 26, 1952, to Leslie and Bessie Mae (Matthew) McWilliams, in Uriah, Alabama. He...

Jun 25, 2021

Marjorie L. "Marge" Little, 81, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away at 12:00 noon, Friday, June 25, 2021 at St. Luke's South Hospital in Overland Park.

Marge was born June 16, 1940 in Walnut, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond Little and Elsie (Beech) Little.  She grew up there and attended school, graduating from St. Patrick Catholic High...