Feb 16, 2021

Johnathan E. "John" Smith, 38, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and formerly of Mound Valley, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Okmulgee.

John was born on January 29, 1983, to Jerold "J.D." Smith and Johnia (Brown) Franklin in Coffeyville, Kansas. He grew up in Mound Valley, attending Mound Valley Grade School and Labette County High School. He graduated...

Feb 15, 2021

Melissa Miller, 38, of Topeka and formerly of Parsons, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021, in Topeka.

Melissa Diane Cook was born on September 17, 1982, to Richard Leon Cook and Cleta Diane (Hunt) Cook in Fort Scott, Kansas. As a young girl, she grew up in Savonburg and Elsmore attending grade school at Marmaton Valley Grade...

Feb 11, 2021

William J. "Bill" Walton, 82, of Webb City, Missouri, and a former resident of Oswego and Burlington, passed away at his home at 3:08 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2021.

He was born on June 9, 1938, to Leo James and Mabel Vance (Siehndel) Walton on the family farm near Newton, Kansas, where he grew up and attended...

Feb 10, 2021

Donald E. "Don" Hicks, 79, of Parsons, passed away at 4:21 a.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at his home.

Don and his twin brother, Ron, were born on January 29, 1942, to William and Irene (McCormick) Hicks in Belleville, Illinois.  When the twins were eight weeks old, the family moved to Parsons, where they grew up and...

Feb 8, 2021

Lloyd R. Malick, 67, of Parsons, passed away at 12:36 p.m., Monday, February 8, 2021, at Labette Health.

Lloyd Ray Malick was born on April 18, 1953, to Lorn L. and Betty L. (Thomas) Malick in Altamont, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Altamont.

During the Vietnam War, Lloyd...

Feb 6, 2021

Larry D. Dalton, 82, of Oswego, passed away at 10:28 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2021, at his home.

He was born on November 12, 1938, to Lloyd and Doris (Cox) Dalton in Chanute, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Chanute, graduating from Chanute High School in 1956.

Following high school, Larry joined the...

Feb 5, 2021

Zoe N. Nading, 84, of Chetopa, passed away quietly after a long illness on February 5, 2021, while residing at the Chetopa Manor Nursing Home.

Zoe was born in Chetopa to Floyd and Ruth (Fast) Smith on October 14, 1936. She grew up and attended schools in Chetopa. On May 20, 1984, she received her GED from...

Feb 3, 2021

Tommy Warren "Tom" Mitchell, 74, of Parsons, passed away at 12:23 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Labette Health.

He was born on April 26, 1946, to Warren Perry and Leola Fern (Jones) Mitchell in Coffeyville, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Edna.  In 1964, he graduated from Labette County Community...

Feb 3, 2021

Gregory A. "Greg" Collins, 65, of Oswego, passed away at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Oswego Health and Rehab in Oswego.

Gregory Alan Collins was born on November 27, 1955, to Raymond Thomas and Emma Jean (Addis) Collins in Oswego, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up in rural Oswego, attending Sherman City Grade...

Feb 1, 2021

Terrie L. Swanwick, 58, of rural Chetopa, passed away the morning of Monday, February 1, 2021, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin.

Terrie Lynne Jones was born on August 3, 1962, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  As a young girl, she moved with her family to Oswego, where she grew up and attended school.  In 1980, she graduated from...

Jan 31, 2021

Nancy A. (Kinne) LaRue, 75, of Erie, passed away at 10:35 a.m., Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Labette Health.

Nancy Ann Kinne was born on July 2, 1945, to Kenneth B. and Mary Ann (Yockey) Kinne in rural Erie.  She grew up on a farm in the rural Shaw area, attending rural country schools, School # 7...

Jan 31, 2021

Marsha L. Ogle, 70, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Labette Health.

Marsha Lea Ashcraft was born on September 20, 1950, to Glen and Mary Lea (Braden) Ashcraft in Chanute, Kansas.  When she was a young girl, she moved with her family to Parsons, where she grew up and attended school. ...

Jan 31, 2021

George J. Kibler, 61, longtime Altamont resident, passed away the afternoon of Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Woodridge Estates in Parsons.

George John Kibler was born on December 24, 1959, to Clifford Dale and Archalyn Irene (Jenkins) Kibler in Lamar, Missouri.  As a young boy he moved with his family to Altamont, where he grew up and...

Jan 29, 2021

Bennie W. "Ben" Manley, 84, of Afton, Oklahoma and former longtime Edna, Kansas resident, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Bennie William Manley was born August 14, 1936 at Sedan, Kansas, the son of Clarence E. "Bus" Manley and Letha Rose (Davis) Manley. Bennie grew up and attended schools in...

Jan 26, 2021

Daniel L "Dan" Swafford, 67 of Parsons, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 11:45 am, at his home.

He was born on January 25, 1954 to Tom and Edith Swafford in Parsons. He met and was married Brenda S. Buie in 1976 in Parsons at the Church of God, living in Parsons a majority of...

Jan 25, 2021

Lawrence R. "Larry" Dwyer, 83, of Parsons, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, in Joplin.

Lawrence Ronald Dwyer was born on August 9, 1937, to William Hugh "Honey" and Josephine (Colchin) Dwyer in Parsons. As a young boy, Larry grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from St. Patrick Catholic High School in 1955.

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Jan 24, 2021

George C. Hoggan, 81, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Labette Health.

George Carl Hoggan, Jr., was born on January 21, 1940, to George Carl and Pearl (Larson) Hoggan in Pocatello, Idaho. As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Pocatello, where he graduated from high school.

Jan 19, 2021

Mary Lou Chapman, 87, formerly of rural Parsons, passed away at 3:24 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the home of her daughter in rural Altamont.

She was born on December 9, 1933 in Clements, Kansas to Everett S. and Thelma Grace (Trussell) Berends. In 1946, she moved with her family to the Parsons area, where she...

Jan 16, 2021

Rosetta J. Wilson, 61, of Parsons, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Rosetta J. Hopkins was born on January 17, 1959, to Clay Willie and Betty Louise (Thomas) Hopkins in Parsons, Kansas. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Parsons.

Jan 13, 2021

Caroline J. Kirkpatrick, of Parsons, passed away at 5:55 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at her home.

Caroline Jean Bybee was born on September 20, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Oklahoma City. In 1961, she graduated from Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City.

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