April 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...

April 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....

April 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,...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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....

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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....

March 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.

March 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...

March 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....

March 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...

March 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...

March 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,...

March 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...

March 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,...

March 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...