Apr 28, 2021

William Armstrong, 62, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at the home of his mother, Ida Jameson, in Chetopa.

He was born on November 11, 1958, to Ida Armstrong in Oswego, Kansas.  In 1967, he moved with his family to Chetopa, where he grew up and attended school.  After...

Apr 27, 2021

Writter Wrank Whittley, infant son of Jasmine Thomas and Anthony Whittley, of Altamont, was stillborn at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Freeman Birthing Center in Joplin.

Survivors include:

His parents – Jasmine Thomas and Anthony Whittley of rural Altamont, Kansas

One brother – Rigyn Whittley

Three sisters – Jaylee...

Apr 23, 2021

Steven G. "Catfish" Gatton, 59, of Parsons, passed away, following a recent cancer diagnosis, at 7:27 p.m., Friday, April 23, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

He was born on December 31, 1961, to William and Peggy (Heady) Gatton. He grew up and attended school at Meadow View Grade School and...

Apr 22, 2021

Tommy R. "Tom" Haney, 56, of Parsons, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Freeman West in Joplin, Missouri.

Tom was born on April 23, 1964, to Bobby "Charles" and Wanda Lee (Graves) Haney in Norman, Oklahoma. He grew up and attended school in Norman, graduating from Norman High School in 1982. As a...

Apr 22, 2021

Rodney D. Middleton, 59, of rural Altamont, passed away the morning of Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Freeman West in Joplin following a car accident in Labette County.

He was born on May 11, 1961, to Charles Lee and Helen Elaine (Livingston) Middleton in Newport Beach, California. As a young boy, he moved with his family to...

Apr 15, 2021

Lynn Stewart, 55, of Parsons, passed away at 8:31 a.m., Thursday, April 15,2021, at the Harry Hynes Hospice Unit at Via Christi – St. Francis in Wichita.

She was born on August 14, 1965, to Captain Alvin Eugene "Gene" and Harriet Kay (Kite) Stewart in St. Louis, Missouri. As a young girl, she moved with her family...

Apr 15, 2021

Carolyn A. Vaverka of Parsons, Kansas, died April 15, 2021. Carol was born October 5, 1941 at Enid, Oklahoma to Frank E. and Irene A. (Felber) Pospisil. She graduated from Hennessey High School, Hennessey, Oklahoma in May 1959 and married Vernon A. Vaverka in June. They had two sons, Chris and Dennis Vaverka, after 28 years they were divorced....

Apr 9, 2021

Barbara J. Lieberman, 77, of Parsons, passed away at 4:15 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2021, at her home.

Barbara Jane Miles was born on July 7, 1943, to Arlie Kathy and Alta Mary (Ramsey) Miles in Parsons, Kansas. As a young girl, she grew up and attended schools in Parsons and Altamont.

For many years,...

Apr 8, 2021

Cecil L. Fish, 89, of Ottawa and former longtime Labette County resident, passed away at 8:25 p.m., Thursday, April 8, 2021, at his home.

Cecil L. Fish was born the third child to Cecil Paige and Edna (Nickoley) Fish on December 7, 1931 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.  He grew up in Mound Valley, Kansas, attended school there and...

Apr 7, 2021

David R. Abbott, 71, of Oswego, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at his home. His death was unexpected.

He was born on August 3, 1949, to William Winfield and Mary Ellen (Schooley) Abbott in Memphis, Tennessee. When he was a young boy, his family moved to Coffeyville, where he grew up and attended...

Apr 6, 2021

Larry E. Troester, 85, of Parsons, passed away at 7:52 a.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Labette Health.

He was born on January 31, 1936, to William "Billy" and Audrey (Pefley) Troester in Altamont, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Altamont.

On June 4, 1955, Larry and Barbara L....

Mar 30, 2021

Marjorie C. Gillespie, 95, of Enid, Oklahoma, and formerly of St. Paul, passed away at 10:15 a.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Enid, Oklahoma.

Marjorie Christina Sevart was born on March 11, 1926, to Henry E. and Cecelia (Richards) Sevart in St. Paul. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school...

Mar 30, 2021

Shirley J. Moore, 83, of Parsons, passed away at 5:14 a.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Woodridge Estates in Parsons.

Shirley was born August 28, 1937 to H. Glen Hedrick and Julia Grace (Crown) Hedrick. She grew up in rural Altamont and attended school there. In 1954, Shirley, graduated from Labette County Community High School. At the...

Mar 28, 2021

Brayden Eugene "Bubba" Beachner, 26, formerly of Erie, passed away at his home in Pittsburg.  His death was unexpected.

He was born on August 29, 1994, to Randy E. and Debra M. (Bohrer) Beachner in Parsons.  As a young boy, he grew up in Erie and attended school in St. Paul, graduating from St. Paul High School...

Mar 24, 2021

Jack M. Watkins, 62, of Parsons, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Labette Health. His death was unexpected.

Jack Martin Watkins was born on August 7, 1958, to Charles Keith and Maureen Katherine (Born) Watkins in Parsons, Kansas. He grew up and attended schools in Parsons and attended Labette County High School.

For...

Mar 24, 2021

Theodore G. "Ted" Stueber, 89, of Parsons, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Elm Haven East Nursing Home.

He was born on August 12, 1931, to Carl F. and Helen G. (Prendeville) Stueber in Parsons, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School and Parsons Junior College....

Mar 24, 2021

Dora L. Alexander, 103, of St. Paul, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.

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

Mar 23, 2021

Melvin Catlin, 88, of Erie, passed away at 7:10 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society in Parsons.

He was born on October 23, 1932, to Harry and Nora Rebell (Coble) Catlin in Wichita, Kansas. In his youth, he moved to the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center and continued to live in the southeast...

Mar 21, 2021

Richard E. "Dick" Wilton, 83, of rural Erie, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at his home.

Richard Elmer Wilton was born on May 17, 1937, to Walter and Alice Edith (Myers) Wilton in Parsons, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Parsons. When Richard was twelve, his father passed away in a car accident....

Mar 21, 2021

On Sunday, March 21, 2021, at 3:50 p.m., James Anthony "Jim" Hofer, loving husband of Loretta Clara (Smith) Hofer and devoted father of ten children, passed away at his home at the age of 88. A fervent Catholic, he was grateful to God for this life on earth and looked forward to the resurrection of the dead and the...