May 29, 2025

Charles L. "Charlie" Middleton, 86, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Elmhaven East in Parsons.

Charles Lee Middleton was born on July 28, 1938, to John Edward and Viola Mae (Walls) Middleton in Thayer, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Thayer, graduating from Thayer High School in 1957.

May 25, 2025

Donna L. "Chippy" Cothern, 37, of Parsons, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her home.  Her death was unexpected.

Donna Lorena Martin was born on September 4, 1987, to Darrell L. and Donna Kaye (Burris) Martin, Sr., in Coffeyville, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Labette County.

For a time, Donna worked...

May 22, 2025

Joyce E. Kindrick, 49, of Parsons, passed away late Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Freeman West in Joplin.

Joyce Elaine Kindrick was born on July 14, 1975, to Lanny Natt and Gloria Kindrick in Rayville, Louisiana.

For 14 years, Joyce worked as a data entry clerk at SKIL until she became disabled.

The...

May 19, 2025

Jerome W. "Jerry" Schild, 86, of Bartlett, passed away the morning of Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home.

Jerome William Clyde Edward Schild was born on June 23, 1938, in Smileyburg, Kansas, one of eleven children born to Roman and Pauline (Schulte) Schild.  In October 1952, the family lost their home to a fire and moved...

May 17, 2025

Judith A. "Judy" Fager, 84, of rural St. Paul, passed away at 2:23 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Judith Ann VanLeeuwen was born on June 30, 1940, the youngest of ten to Jacob and Bertha (Jennings) VanLeeuwen at Mercy Hospital in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in St....

May 17, 2025

Billy J. Anderson, 61, of Parsons, passed away at 10:40 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri.

Billy Joe "BJ" Anderson was born on April 18, 1964, to Irene Anderson in Wichita, Kansas.

A genuinely sweet and loving man, BJ remembered every person who ever helped with his care.  He...

May 10, 2025

John W. Forshey, 79, of Garnett, passed away the evening of Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home.

John Wesley Forshey was born on June 27, 1945, to Howard and Juanita (Devine) Forshey in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons.  Following high school, John served in the United States Navy.

After...

May 10, 2025

Bob L. Hoffman, 93, of Wichita, passed away at 9:45 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home.  He had been in failing health for several months.

Bob Lee Hoffman was born August 14, 1931, in the rural Coldwater, Kansas, area, the youngest son of Benjamin Franklin Hoffman and Cinderella (Sellers) Hoffman.  He grew up and attended...

May 6, 2025

Florence Ione Spencer, 92, of Parsons and formerly of Altamont, passed away the morning of Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at ElmHaven East in Parsons.

Florence Ione Meeks was born on November 1, 1932, to Curtis and Dorothy Faye (McClaflin) Meeks in Sharon, Kansas.  In 1947, she moved with her family to a farm outside of Altamont, where...

May 5, 2025

Nancy J. Steimel, 73, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Monday, May 5, 2025, at ElmHaven East in Parsons.

Nancy Jean Steimel was born on November 21, 1951, to Robert R. and Barbara J. (Marks) Steimel in Parsons.  She grew up and attended school in St. Paul, graduating from St. Paul High School in 1970.

Apr 23, 2025

Judith E. "Judy" Brown, 82, of McCune, passed away the morning of Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her son's home in Parsons.

Judith Eileen Rehmert was born on February 19, 1943, to Verle William and Edith May (Bennett) Rehmert in rural McCune, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Thayer.

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Apr 18, 2025

Frankie R. Hite, 94, of rural Parsons, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at her home.

Frankie Rose Ware was born on November 9, 1930, to Omer and Pearl (Wilson) Ware in Altamont, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in rural Altamont, graduating from Labette County Community High School in 1948.

For a...

Apr 17, 2025

Randy A. Erb, 67, of Chetopa, passed away the evening of Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Labette Health.

Randy Alan Erb was born on September 29, 1957, to Robert and Barbra (Granet) Erb in Allegan, Michigan.

On January 13, 1984, Randy and Teresa L. Barker were united in marriage in Watonga, Oklahoma.  The couple moved...

Apr 10, 2025

Joseph M. "Mike" Underwood, 79, of rural Edna, passed away the evening of Thursday, April 10, 2025, at his home.

Joseph Michael Underwood was born on January 30, 1946, to Joseph Basil and Bernadine Gayle (Price) Underwood in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Labette County Community High School in 1964....

Apr 8, 2025

Karen Joyce Orand, 71, of rural Edna, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at her home.

For over 30 years, Karen worked at the Walmart in Coffeyville

She attended the Crossroad Community Church in Jennings, Oklahoma.

Karen's greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She...

Apr 4, 2025

Peggy Jean (Piatt) Paden, 92, longtime resident of Chetopa, passed away on April 4, 2025 at Westgate at Wildwood Ranch in Joplin, Missouri. She was born October 28, 1932 in Butler, Missouri to Grover C. and Nadine Elizabeth (Hammers) Piatt.  The family lived in Missouri until Peggy was nine, when they relocated to Chetopa.  She was a 1950 graduate...

Apr 3, 2025

Barbara E. Taylor, 100, of Edna, passed away the afternoon of Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Labette Health in Parsons

Barbara Ellen Sammetinger was born on August 8, 1924, to Walter and Mable (Waugh) Sammetinger in rural Edna.  Barbara was a native of Edna and graduated from Edna High School.  She received her pilot's license in 1948...

Apr 1, 2025

Ronald Dale Caple, born on September 25, 1958, passed away on April 1, 2025, at his home in Parsons.  He lived life to the fullest, embracing each day with a spirit of adventure and love.

Ronald had a lifelong passion for learning, and his education in various fields enriched his lives and the lives of those around...

Mar 29, 2025

David C. Holt, 72, of Parsons, passed away at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his home.

David Charles Holt was born on February 10, 1953, to Hazel McClosky in Parsons, Kansas.  For many years, David worked as a personal care attendant.

He had a big personality and a great smile that lit up...

Mar 25, 2025

Patrick D. "Pat" Allen, 62, of Parsons, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at his home.  His death was unexpected.

Patrick Dee Allen was born on September 28, 1962, to George Dee and Mary Ruth (Wilson) Allen in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up in Parsons and attended Meadow View Grade School and graduated from Labette County High...