Debra J. Yeoman
February 25, 2026
Debra J. Yeoman, 56, of El Dorado and formerly of Parsons, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Debra Jean Yeoman was born on July 27, 1969, to Sharon Myers and James Koger in Parsons, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1987. After high school, she earned a bachelor's degree from Wichita...
Daniel G. Bogner
February 24, 2026
Daniel G. “Dan” Bogner, 64, of rural Galesburg, passed away at 11:02 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Labette Health.
Daniel Gerard Bogner was born on October 11, 1961, to Leo and Mildred (Rausch) Bogner in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up in rural Galesburg, attending Galesburg Grade School and graduating from Erie High School in 1980. After high school, Dan earned...
Shirley A. Gray
February 24, 2026
Shirley A. Gray, 87, of Parsons, passed away at 7:15 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Elmhaven East in Parsons.
She was born on August 15, 1938, in St. Paul, to Paul “Pat” and Maxene (Hudson) VanLeeuwen. She grew up and attended school in St. Paul, graduating from St. Paul High School.
After high school, Shirley worked at Mercy Hospital for two...
Florence L. Kimrey
February 19, 2026
Florence L. (Curry) Kimrey, 99, of Pittsburg, passed away at 1:15 a.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Born at the family home in Coffeyville to James and Margarette (Carroll) Curry on July 23, 1926, she was their second child and the oldest daughter of seven children. She attended rural schools in the Coffeyville and Edna area through the 8th grade. In 1970,...
Terry L. DeCow
February 13, 2026
Terry L. DeCow, 74, of Edna, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, at Freeman in Joplin.
He was born on August 15, 1951, to Ralph Clinton and Berva Marie (Hagan) DeCow in Oswego. He grew up and attended school in Labette County, graduating from Labette County High School in 1969.
For many years, Terry worked as a truck driver.
He...
Hosea H. Banzet
February 12, 2026
Hosea H. Banzet, 89, of rural Altamont, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
He was born on May 19, 1936, to Hosea H. and Oma (Ford) Banzet in Pampa, Texas. In 1956, he graduated from Labette County Community High School.
Following high school, Hosea served in the United States Army. His service time...
Stephen O. Helt
February 10, 2026
Stephen O. “Steve” Helt, 77, of Grove, Oklahoma, and formerly of rural Parsons, passed away at 2:14 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.
Stephen Orville Helt was born on April 4, 1948, to Elvin O. and Emaline (Marchant) Helt in Coffeyville, Kansas. After graduating from Labette County Community High School, he served in the Army National Guard.
On...
Jonathan L. Byrd
February 7, 2026
Jonathan L. Byrd, 34, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home.
Jonathan Leroy Byrd was born on January 14, 1992, in Parsons. He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Labette County High School and earning an associate’s degree from Labette Community College.
He worked as a caregiver for SKIL for several years.
Besides...
Braxton B. Irish
February 7, 2026
Braxton Irish, 19, of St. Paul, passed away the afternoon of Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home.
Braxton Blake Irish was born on May 23, 2006, to Brandi Clark and Casey Irish in Pittsburg, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in St. Paul, graduating from St. Paul High School in 2025.
Being a volunteer firefighter was among Braxton’s proudest roles....
Shelly L. Gray
February 3, 2026
Shelly L. Gray, 60, of McCune, passed away the morning of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home.
Shelly Lynn Henson was born on April 20, 1965, to William Steve Henson and Darlene Kay (Warner) Call in Miami, Oklahoma.
After graduating from Oswego High School, Shelly worked for many years in home health care. Her generous spirit was well suited to caring...
Michael D. Bryant
January 31, 2026
Michael D. Bryant, 68, of Chetopa, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Oswego Health and Rehab.
Michael Dean Bryant was born on September 26, 1957, to Luther Eugene and Barbara Joan (Dow) Bryant in Vinita, Oklahoma. While in high school, he earned a welding certification, which he turned into a lifelong career. He was a talented welder that worked...
Tom A. Zuzzio
January 29, 2026
Thomas A. Zuzzio, 79, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family and a life well lived.
Tom was born on October 4, 1946, in Parsons, Kansas, to Anthony J. “Tony” and Eileen M. (Roskob) Zuzzio. From the very beginning, Tom’s life was shaped by strong family bonds, hard work, and a...
Toni A. Gould
January 25, 2026
Toni A. Gould, 78, of Grain Valley, Missouri, and formerly of Parsons, passed away at 11:56 p.m., Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Toni Ann Moon was born on January 14, 1948, to Tony and Helen Kathleen (Hopper) Moon in Iola, Kansas. Her warm smile and caring spirit touched everyone she met. A dedicated educator, Toni earned her Bachelor of Science in Education...
Kenneth J. Porter, Jr.
January 23, 2026
Kenneth J. “Kenny” Porter, Jr., 66, of Chetopa, passed away at 2:44 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa.
Kenneth Jackson Porter, Jr. was born on May 7, 1959, to Kenneth Jackson and Anna Marie (Griffith) Porter, Sr. in Augusta, Kansas. As a young boy, he moved with his family to Welch, Oklahoma, where he grew up...
David J. George
January 21, 2026
David J. George, 47, of rural Parsons, passed away at 3:59 a.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home.
David Joseph George was born on May 11, 1978, to Richard Lee and Margaret Anne (Johnson) George in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up in Parsons before moving with his family to a farm outside of Parsons in 2000.
He was a member of...
Dixie Ann Aldridge
January 19, 2026
Dixie Ann Aldridge, 92, of Parsons, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2026.
She was born on September 3, 1933, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to George and Viola Ann (Evans) Mingel. The family later lived in Leavenworth, before moving to Parsons in 1943.
Dixie attended Lincoln, Garfield, and Parsons East Junior High schools and graduated from Parsons High School in...
Francis M. "Mike" O'Hara, Jr.
January 17, 2026
Francis M. “Mike” O’Hara, Jr., 86, of Parsons, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Prairie Misson Retirement Village, in St. Paul.
Francis Michael O’Hara, Jr., was born on January 21, 1939, to Francis Michael O’Hara, Sr. and Mary Wilson in Parsons, Kansas.
Following graduating from Parsons High School in 1958, he proudly served in the United States...
Diana L. Wintle
January 13, 2026
Diana L. Wintle, 68, of Parsons, passed away at 3:55 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at her home.
Diana Lynn Allen was born on September 25, 1957, to Richard and Norma (Wilkinson) Allen in Wichita, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1975.
For many years, she worked as a special education paraprofessional in...
Betty J. Swanwick
January 7, 2026
Betty J. Swanwick, 83, of Parsons, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home.
Betty Jane McCartney was born on June 17, 1942, to Clarence and Emma (Knight) McCartney in rural Labette County. She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School.
For many years, Betty worked in the healthcare industry, including for Home Medical and...
Ruth M. Lavender
January 6, 2026
Ruth M. Lavender, 81, of rural Altamont, passed away at 1:51 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Ruth Marie Adams was born on March 30, 1944, to W. Glenn and Hazel (Westervelt) Adams in Hallowell, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Labette County, graduating from Labette County Community High School in 1962.
On September...
