Sep 23, 2020

Surrounded by her loving family, Mary Jane "Janey" Beachner, 81, of St. Paul, passed away at 12:35 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Mary Jane Bradshaw was born on July 3, 1939, to Lawrence "Pete" and Pauline (Nunnink) Bradshaw in St. Paul, Kansas. She grew up and attended schools...

Sep 21, 2020

Johnny S. "John" Canada, 80, of Chetopa, passed away at 5:38 a.m., Monday, September 21, 2020, at Labette Health.

Johnny Shephard Canada was born on December 12, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a young man, he settled in Overland Park, Kansas, and worked as a welder. In 1969, he moved to Chetopa. Throughout his career, he was...

Sep 21, 2020

Mary L. Perez, 75, of Parsons, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 21, 2020, at the home of her daughter in Frontenac.

Mary Lou Porras was born on July 1, 1945, in Parsons, the daughter of Concha "Connie" (Hernandez) Vaughn. As a young girl, she grew up in Parsons and attended St. Patrick Catholic School, graduating...

Sep 16, 2020

Sharon R. LeManske, 70, of Erie and formerly of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away the morning of Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at her home.

Sharon Rae LeManske was born on May 26, 1950, to Wyatt and Alberta (Arrasmith) LeManske in Kansas City, Kansas. Following living with her family in Kansas City, Sharon was a resident in Winfield...

Sep 16, 2020

Dannie R. Schlatter, 73, of Oswego, passed away at 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at the Chetopa Manor.

Dannie Ray Schlatter was born on December 14, 1946, to Martin and Isabelle (Lewman) Schlatter in Labette County, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Labette County.

Following graduating from high school, Dannie attended one...

Sep 15, 2020

Don L. Gould, 74, of Overland Park and former longtime Parsons resident, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. His death was unexpected. He is survived by his wife, Toni, of the home,

Don was born January 11 th , 1946 in Portsmouth Virginia to Ted and Ora Lea Gould....

Sep 15, 2020

Donald L. "Don" Erskin, 82, passed away at 1:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Elmhaven Nursing Home in Parsons.

Donald Lee Erskin was born on January 31, 1938, to Charley and Beatrice (Sala) Erskin in Mound Valley. As a young boy, Don grew up and attended school in Mound Valley. He graduated from Mound Valley High...

Sep 11, 2020

Nancy A. "Dutch" Giefer, 60, of St. Paul, passed away at 10:40 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born, October 8, 1959 in Parsons, Kansas, the daughter of Richard Benedict "Ben" Crager and Margie Lorene (McAtee) Crager.   Dutch grew up and attended school in St. Paul and graduated from...

Sep 11, 2020

Edward E. Robinson, 71, of Parsons, passed away at 10:00 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2020, at his home.

He was born, January 3, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to John and Parlean Robinson.  He grew up and attended school in Gary and graduated from high school there.  Edward worked for the City of Gary for several years as...

Sep 9, 2020

Robert E. "Bob" Lockwood, 69, of Parsons, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, in Durant, Oklahoma.

Robert Eugene Lockwood was born on October 6, 1950, to Eugene Earl and Dorothy J. (Green) Lockwood in Wellington, Kansas. As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Wellington until moving with his family to Parsons...

Sep 8, 2020

Ramond Clare Schneider, 95, longtime Parsons resident, passed away at 1:32 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at his home.

On December 25, 1924, Ramond Clare Schneider was born to Titus and Leona (Good) Schneider in Dennis, Kansas. As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Dennis. After graduating from Dennis High School in 1941,...

Sep 2, 2020

W. Leon, Bolinger, 84, of Stroud, Oklahoma, and formerly of the Labette County area, passed away at 5:56 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at his home.

Wallace Leon Bolinger was born on October 18, 1935, to William Leonard and Carrie (Lamb) Bolinger in rural Porterville, Kansas. As a young boy he grew up in Stark and Walnut...

Aug 31, 2020

Betty Morrow, 78, of Parsons, quietly passed away Monday, August 31, 2020, at her home.

Betty Elizabeth Gwartney was born on August 17, 1942, to Elmer D. and Mattie Marie (Bartlett) Gwartney in Mound Valley. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Mound Valley.

Besides Mound Valley, Betty lived in various...

Aug 30, 2020

Mary Ann Prose, 87, of Chetopa, KS passed away at 12:40 pm Sunday August 30 th , 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Mary Ann was born on May 6 th , 1933 to Conrad and Rosa (Matal) Scheuerman in Bison, KS. She was the third youngest of a very large family. As a young girl, she...

Aug 29, 2020

Surrounded by his loving family, Don Hudson, 66, of Parsons, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at his home.

Donald Lloyd Hudson was born on February 19, 1954, to William Donald and Marilyn Christine (Hupp) Hudson in Topeka, Kansas. As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in various cities where his dad was a...

Aug 29, 2020

David Allyn Elmore, 92, of Chetopa, passed away from this life to his heavenly home at 7:35 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the Chetopa Manor.

He was born on October 4, 1927, to George I. and Ruth (Pinney) Elmore in Omaha, Nebraska. As a young boy, he grew up in Omaha and attended Washington Elementary and...

Aug 27, 2020

Colt A. Smith, 48, of Parsons, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Labette Health Emergency Room.

Colt Alan Smith was born on November 4, 1971, to Gary Smith and Jolene (Westhoff) Smith in Midwest City, Oklahoma.  As a young boy, he moved to Miami, Oklahoma and then Parsons, where he attended St. Patrick...

Aug 27, 2020

Elaine Teresa Jefferson, 92, of Parsons, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor following a long, happy and full life.

She was born July 1, 1928 in Parsons, KS to James Patrick and Mary Margaret (O'Connor) O'Hara. Elaine grew up and attended school in Parsons and was a graduate of Parsons...

Aug 27, 2020

Joyce M. Alexander, 74, of Edna, passed away at 4:37 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society in Parsons.

Joyce Marie Davidson was born on August 3, 1946, to Leroy James and Deloris (Brown) Davidson in Columbus, Kansas. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Pittsburg. She was a country girl...

Aug 24, 2020

Raymond F. Williams, 74, of Parsons, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2020, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.

Raymond Forrest Williams was born on December 5, 1945, to Jack Raymond and Elizabeth (Musselwhite) Williams in Burbank, California. He grew up and attended schools in Burbank, California.

Upon graduation from Burroughs High School...