February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

January 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...

January 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. ...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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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January 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.

January 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...

January 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.

January 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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January 12, 2021

Jerry Chesnutt, 76, of Chetopa and longtime Labette County auctioneer, passed away, Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Landmark Hospital in Joplin.

Horace Jerry Chesnutt was born on September 22, 1944, to Horace Myrn and Laura Jean (Tullis) Chesnutt in Columbus, Kansas. Jerry lived his entire life on the same farm in rural Chetopa. He attended school in...

January 12, 2021

Donald W. "Don" Robison, 67, of Parsons, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Labette Health.

Donald Wayne Robison was born on December 4, 1953, to Dr. Roland Eugene and Lois Arlene (Delk) Robison in Parsons, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1972.

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January 10, 2021

Stephanie Mansfield, 65, of Parsons, passed away at 4:12 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Labette Health.

Stephanie Lea Miller was born on May 23, 1955, to Lewis Wesley and Phyllis May (Broadwell) Miller in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Enid, Oklahoma, where she graduated from high school.

January 8, 2021

Velma A. Carnahan, 91, of Woodridge Estates in Parsons, and formerly of Altamont, passed away at 11:17 a.m., Friday, January 8, 2021, at Elm Haven East Nursing Home, in Parsons.

She was born January 15, 1929 in rural Altamont, Kansas to Billy "Bert" and Mabel Edith (Madron) Solomon. As a young girl, she grew up and attended...

January 8, 2021

Donald E. Raymond, 85, of Park City, Kansas passed away Friday morning, January 8, 2021 at his home.  He had been in his usual health and his death was unexpected.

Donald was born on April 4, 1935 in Altamont, Kansas to H. Alfred and Margie (Warbinton) Raymond.  He grew up and attended schools in Altamont, graduating from...