March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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,...

March 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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,...

February 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...

February 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,...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...