Mar 21, 2021

Bill L. Carlson, 76, of Parsons, passed away at 8:25 a.m., Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Labette Health.

Billy Lee Carlson was born on November 16, 1944, to Oscar Leonard and Eunice Lucitta (Dollard) Carlson in St. John's, Michigan. As a young boy, he moved with his family to Arkansas City, where he grew up and attended...

Mar 17, 2021

Christopher J. "Chris" Mattox, 59, of rural Mound Valley passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at his home.

Christopher Joe Mattox was born on August 11, 1961, to Bobbie J. and Barbara A. (Hayden) Mattox in Chanute, Kansas. He and his family lived in Fredonia and he attended grade school in Mound Valley. In 1979,...

Mar 16, 2021

Richard W. Farris, 91, of Oswego, passed away at 4:16 p.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Oswego Health and Rehab.

He was born on January 3, 1930, to Frank R. and Ora Alice (Boston) Farris in Hallowell.  When Richard was six, he moved with his family to Oswego, where he grew up and attended school.  After graduating...

Mar 16, 2021

Rebecca S. "Becky" Hunn, 65, of rural Erie, passed away at 8:43 p.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at her home.

Rebecca Sue Weir was born on May 8, 1955, to Dr. William C. and Joyce (Hines) Weir in Parsons. She grew up and attended school in Erie, graduating from Erie High School in 1973. After high school,...

Mar 16, 2021

Betty J. Trinkle, 91, lifelong resident of Chetopa, passed away at 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the Chetopa Manor.

Betty Jean Smith was born on July 10, 1929, to Roy Austin and Nellie (Kepford) Smith in Chetopa. She grew up and attended school in Chetopa, graduating from Chetopa High School in 1948.

Throughout...

Mar 14, 2021

Larry D. Yockey, 75, of rural Parsons, passed away peacefully at 5:00 pm., on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Labette Health, surrounded by his loving family.

Larry Don Yockey was born on January 16, 1946 at Erie, Kansas, one of four children born to Robert Ernest Yockey and Bonnie Belle (Leckenby) Yockey.  Larry spent his early years...

Mar 12, 2021

Mary Lee (Haury) Moon, 89, of Oklahoma City, departed this earth on Friday, March 12, 2021, to be with her husband, and the love of her life, Jack Moon who preceded her in death by six days. She was surrounded by her family.

Mary Lee Moon was born on June 13, 1931, to Harry Robert and Nelle...

Mar 9, 2021

Bonnie M. Nickelson, 74, of rural Parsons, went home to be with her Lord at 10:03 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Labette Health.

Bonnie Mae Richmond was born on April 28, 1946, to Joseph William and Vena Bonita (Clary) Richmond in Vernon County, Missouri. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in the...

Mar 8, 2021

Dawna C. Wagner, 86, of Columbus and formerly of Chetopa, passed away at 11:43 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2021, at her home.

Dawna Clydene Ballard was born on May 9, 1934, to Thomas Milton and Prudence V. (Castle) Ballard in Chetopa. She grew up and attended school in Chetopa.

On September 9, 1950, she and...

Mar 7, 2021

Cleva "Jean" J. Richardson, 86, of Oswego, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021, at her home.

Cleva Jean Willis was born on January 13, 1935, to Lewis R. and Maxine V. (Kirk) Willis in Oswego. As a young girl, she grew up in rural Oswego and Chetopa areas, attending Stice school and graduating from Oswego High...

Mar 6, 2021

Jack L. Moon, 90, of Oklahoma City, departed to his eternal home on Saturday, March 6, 2021, surrounded by his wife and family.

Jack Laverne Moon was born on October 19, 1930, to Robert Laverne and Irene Pearl (Canny) Moon in Mound Valley, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in southeast Kansas, graduating from Labette County...

Mar 5, 2021

Donna F. Hartter, 82, of Coffeyville, passed away from this earth to be with her Heavenly Father, whom she loved dearly, at 10:18 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society in Parsons.

Donna Faye Hartter was born on July 4, 1938, to William George and Lucy Ann (Wittmer) Hartter in Sabetha, Kansas. Raised in Sabetha,...

Mar 5, 2021

Michael L. Meeks, 66, of rural Altamont, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 5, 2021, at his home.

Michael Lynn Meeks was born on December 25, 1954, to Elvin Eugene and Rita Marie (Sandusky) Meeks in Parsons. As a young boy, he grew and attended school in the rural Altamont area, including the former Ellis School. In...

Feb 27, 2021

Kathy Gay Houston, 61, of rural Altamont, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, in Coffeyville.

She was born on November 14, 1959, to Verl Leon and Betty Jewel (Thompson) Houston in Parsons, Kansas. As a young girl, she grew up in the Altamont area, attending Altamont Grade School and graduating from Labette County High School in...

Feb 26, 2021

Phyllis J. "Jeannie" Madl, 86, longtime Altamont resident, passed away at 12:14 a.m., Friday, February 26, 2021, at her home.

Phyllis Jean Shepard was born on April 11, 1934, to Arthur Moses and Eva May (Powell) Shepard in St. Paul, Kansas. As a young girl, she grew up and attended schools in rural St. Paul, including the...

Feb 19, 2021

Rex E. Bohrer, 84, a lifelong resident of Erie, entered eternal rest at 9:41 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2021, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute.

He was born on June 10, 1936, to Hurley and Louie (Lydick) Bohrer on the family farm in rural Erie. He grew up in rural Erie and attended schools in...

Feb 19, 2021

Mary Lou Mabery, 88, of Parsons, passed away at 4:10 a.m., Friday, February 19, 2021, at her home.

Mary Lou Kramer was born on May 31, 1932, to James Franklin and Mamie Frances (Taiclet) Kramer in Richard, Missouri. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Bourbon County, Kansas.

On May 10,...

Feb 18, 2021

Emma Beachner, 81, of Erie, passed away at 12:27 p.m., Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute.

Emma P. Brooks was born on December 21, 1939, in Erie, Kansas. She grew up and attended schools in the Galesburg, St. Paul, and Erie area.

She was a member of St. Ambrose...

Feb 17, 2021

Charles H. "Chuck" Wells, 82, passed away on February 17, 2021 in Mustang, Oklahoma after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on March 18, 1938 in Okesa, Oklahoma to John and Susie (Scott) Wells.  As a child, he moved with his family to Mound Valley, Kansas.  He grew up and attended schools in Mound Valley,...

Feb 16, 2021

E. Eugene "Gene" Meeks, 92, of rural Altamont, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at his home.

Elvin Eugene Meeks was born on May 25, 1928, to Curtis and Dorothy Faye (McClaflin) Meeks in Sharon, Kansas. As a young boy, Gene grew up and attended school in the Cherokee, Oklahoma area. In 1948, he...