December 18, 2020

Robert D. Cruz, 47, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Friday, December 18, 2020, at his home.

Robert Dungca Cruz was born on January 23, 1973, to Roy Vincent and Elizabeth Pablo (Dungca) Cruz in Tamuning, Guam. He grew up and attended school in Guam, where he graduated high school.

As a young man,...

December 13, 2020

Dorothea L. "Dottie" Ludwig, 89, of rural Parsons, passed away at 5:10 p.m., Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab in Cherryvale, Kansas.

Dorothea Louise Eck was born on October 19, 1931, to Conrad and Josephine (Simon) Eck in Texoma, Texas. As a young girl in Texas, she lived through the Dust Bowl before her...

December 11, 2020

Wanda J. Myers, 90, of Oswego, passed away at 7:00 a.m., Friday, December 11, 2020, at Oswego Health and Rehab in Oswego, Kansas.

Wanda June Pearce was born on April 8, 1930, to Ray and May (Engelbert) Pearce in rural Mound Valley, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in the Mound Valley area and lived in...

December 9, 2020

Mary L. Swender, 87, of Parsons, passed away at 12:37 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home.

Mary Lovesta Parish was born on November 23, 1933, to Grover and Iva Bell (Scribner) Parish in Batesville, Arkansas. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Batesville.

On April 27, 1964, she and...

December 4, 2020

Dale A. Aikins, 72, of Carl Junction, Missouri, and formerly of Parsons, passed away at 9:22 a.m., Friday, December 4, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Dale Arthur Aikins, was born on May 4, 1948 in Winfield, Kansas to Robert Vernon Aikins and Genevieve Segrid (Jordan) Aikins.  Dale grew up and attended schools in Oxford, Kansas,...

December 3, 2020

Following a long and courageous battle with cancer, Jennifer L. Hansen, 37, of Parsons, passed away at 7:24 a.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Jennifer Lea Loffer was born on November 23, 1983, to Rickey Lee and Terry Lorraine (Tosh) Loffer in Coffeyville, Kansas. As a young girl, Jennifer grew...

November 26, 2020

Mary M. Thomas, 74, of Topeka and former longtime Parsons resident, passed away the evening of Thursday, November 26, 2020, at University of Kansas Medical Center in Topeka.

Mary Marlane Morris was born on August 28, 1946, to Francis and Susie Cinderella (Whetzel) Morris in Leavenworth, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Galesburg. Following graduating...

November 23, 2020

Herbert R. "Herb" Moses, 83, of St. Paul, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Monday, November 23, 2020, at Post-Acute Specialty Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Herbert Russell Moses was born on August 15, 1937, to James William and Bertha Catherine (Kennedy) Moses in the family home at St. Paul. He grew up and attended school in St. Paul,...

November 22, 2020

Billye Jo "B. J." Nagi Whiteowl, 67, of Independence, Kansas, and former Parsons resident, passed away at her home, Sunday, November 22, 2020.

Billye Jo Thomas was born on June 25, 1953, to Jack and Wanda Jean (Bryson) Thomas in Odessa, Texas. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Savannah, Georgia, where she grew...

November 20, 2020

Surrounded by his loving family, Steven "Steve" Odaffer, 65, passed away on November 20, 2020, at his home, following a five-year battle with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).

Steve was born on August 10, 1955, in Parsons, Kansas, where he was raised. He graduated from Parsons High School in 1973, following an illustrious basketball career. His senior year, he...

November 18, 2020

Ronald D. "Ron" Foreman, 68, of Ottumwa, Iowa, and formerly of Oswego, passed away at 10:20 p.m., November 18, 2020, at Ridgewood Specialty Care in Ottumwa.

He was born on August 16, 1952, to John Clarence and Lela (Wheeler) Foreman in Oswego. Ron had managed the Mr. Quick's in Ottumwa until it closed and then he worked...

November 16, 2020

Mary Nell Huizenga, 74, of Parsons and a former longtime Lecompton, Kansas resident, passed away at 9:37 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2020 at Labette Health in Parsons.

She was born June 3, 1946 at Fort Worth, Texas to Lloyd Robert and Nellie Faye (Nelson) Davis. She grew up and attended schools in Plano and Dallas, Texas where...

November 15, 2020

Betty A. Willis, 90, formerly of Parsons, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Midland Hospice Center in Topeka, Kansas.

Betty Ann Brown was born on April 16, 1930, to Elmer C. and Eva Bell (Harmon) Brown in Saxman, Kansas.    She grew up in the Cow Creek neighborhood of Saxman, the youngest of seven children.  In 1948,...

November 14, 2020

Thelma M. Hall, 95, of Chetopa, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the Chetopa Manor.

Thelma Myrtle Kepner was born on April 15, 1925, to Charley and Clara (McGhee) Kepner in Chetopa, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Chetopa, graduating from Chetopa High School in 1942.

Following high school...

November 10, 2020

Blanche A. North, 92, of Chetopa, passed away at 4:57 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.

Blanche Ann Lancaster was born on March 7, 1928, to William Oliver and Lula Candace (Holt) Lancaster in rural Chetopa. Following graduation from Chetopa High School, Blanche married Jim Hoggatt, a musician from Coffeyville, Kansas. Blanche,...

November 9, 2020

Raymond L. "Ray" Brooks, 88, formerly of Girard, passed away at 11:22 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2020, at Pittsburg Care and Rehab.

Raymond Lee Brooks was born on May 3, 1932, to Earl and Bertha (Green) Brooks in Monouth, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in the Monmouth area in rural Crawford County. Following high school,...

November 8, 2020

Jerry L. Getman, 67, of Oswego, passed away at 6:05 a.m., Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Columbus.

Jerry Lee Getman was born on March 13, 1953, to James Louis and Sara Frances (Miller) Getman in McCune, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in McCune, graduating from McCune High School in 1971.

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November 7, 2020

Surrounded by her loving family, Margaret C. "Colene" Hoobler, 83, of Oswego, Kansas, passed away at 11:04 a.m., Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Margaret Colene Barker was born on December 11, 1936, to Kay and Beulah (Vance) Barker in Oswego, Kansas. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school...

November 6, 2020

Jason G. Harness, 50, of Mound Valley, passed away the evening of Friday, November 6, 2020, at his home. His death was unexpected.

Jason Gene Harness was born on February 20,1970, to Danny Gene and Linda Lou (Merrick) Harness in Coffeyville, Kansas. He grew up in Mound Valley and attended Mound Valley Grade School and Labette County...

November 5, 2020

C. Kennedy "Ken" Swender, 85, longtime educator and Parsons resident, passed away at 2:56 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Neodesha Care and Rehab in Neodesha, Kansas.

Clyde Kennedy Swender was born on December 30, 1934, to Clyde Elver and Martha Virginia (Kennedy) Swender in Kansas City, Kansas. As a young boy, he grew up and attended...