Nov 28, 2019

M. Joan Long, 80, of Altamont, Kansas, passed away at 6:07 a.m., Thursday, November 28, 2019, at the Labette Health Emergency Room.

Martina Joan Weirich was born on February 9, 1939, to Glen B. and Laura Mae (Gear) Weirich in Galesburg, Kansas. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Galesburg. Joan graduated from...

Nov 27, 2019

DeLisa A. Brunenn, 60, of rural McCune, Kansas, passed away at 9:14 p.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at her home.

On October 11, 1959, DeLisa Ann Estes, was born to Jerry and Sandra (Lightfoot) Estes in North Kansas City, Missouri. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in the Kansas City area. When she...

Nov 27, 2019

William C. Cartright, 89, of Parsons, passed away at 1:15 a.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at his home.

On May 2, 1930, William Clarence Cartright was born to Fredrick William and Beatrice (Clemons) Cartright in Parsons, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Parsons.

After serving in the United States Marines, William worked as...

Nov 27, 2019

Joanne M. Dillon, 73, of Parsons, passed away at her home at 4:20 p.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

Joanne Marie House was born on January 23, 1947, to Everett and Marion (Sowa) House in Fairbanks, Alaska.  When Joanne was 3, she and her family moved to Seward, Alaska, where she grew up and attended school.  Upon graduation...

Nov 21, 2019

Elbert L. Beebe, 85, of Parsons, passed away at 4:15 a.m., Thursday, November 21, 2019, at his home.

On November 9, 1934, Elbert Lee Beebe was born to George Andrew and Lilian Rebecca (Clark) Beebe in Coldwater, Kansas. Elbert grew up and attended school in Coldwater until moving with his family to Erie. In 1952 Elbert graduated...

Nov 18, 2019

Henrietta Wolverton, 90, of Parsons, passed away at her home at 8:51 p.m., Monday, November 18, 2019.

She was born, March 24, 1929 at rural McCune, Kansas to Thomas Jesse Blackburn and Elsie Marie (Fox) Blackburn. Henrietta grew up and attended school in the rural McCune area and then attended the Parsons High School where she graduated...

Nov 16, 2019

T.W. Stone, 94, a longtime Edna, Kansas resident, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Willard Care Center in Willard, Missouri.

On August 3, 1925, T. W. Stone was born to Edward Laird and Eunice Chlotilda (Miller) Stone in Edna, Kansas. T.W. grew up and attended Edna Grade School and Edna High School....

Nov 16, 2019

Jimmy R. Griggs, 71, of Parsons, passed away at 7:10 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Oswego Rehab and Health in Oswego, Kansas.

Jimmy Ray Griggs was born on January 26, 1948, in Parsons to James and Nina Ruth (Murdock) Griggs.  As a young boy he grew up and attended school in Parsons and attended Labette County...

Nov 9, 2019

Paul Michael Campmier, 60, of Parsons, passed away at 6:56 a.m., Saturday,

November 9, 2019 at the Labette Health emergency room. His death was unexpected.

Paul was born, January 8, 1959 in Parsons to Paul Raymond Campmier and Wanda May (Mattox) Campmier. Paul grew up and attended schools in Parsons and graduated from the Parson...

Nov 9, 2019

Elmer L. Cranor, 94, of Chetopa, Kansas, passed away at 1:09 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2019, at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

On August 13, 1925, Elmer Lowell Cranor was born to Lewis and Thelma (Tevebaugh) Cranor in Centralia, Oklahoma.  As a young boy, Elmer grew up and attended school in the Centralia...

Nov 8, 2019

Janice S. Crozier, 68, of Parsons, passed away at 9:34 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2019, at her home.

Janice Sue Jordan was born on September 5, 1951, to Charles "Harry" and Phyllis Elaine (Higgins-Shapley) Jordan in St. John, Kansas. As a young girl, Janice grew up in various towns and for a time her family lived in...

Nov 7, 2019

Charles "Lynn" Duecy, 61, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly at his home.

On February 12, 1958, Charles Lynn Duecy was born to Charles Dwain and Martha Pearl (Bennett) Duecy in Parsons, Kansas. Lynn grew up and attended school in Erie. In 1973, the family moved to Galesburg. He attended Erie High School for a time and graduated...

Nov 7, 2019

Max D. Allen, 85, of Parsons, passed away at his home early Thursday, November 7, 2019. Max was born, May 31, 1934 to Ralph and Lelia (Robbins) Allen at McCune, Kansas where he grew up and attended school.  He graduated from the McCune High School in 1952.   In 1957, Max entered the United States Army and served until his discharge...

Nov 7, 2019

Raymond D. Smith, 82, of rural McCune passed away at 4:40 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Raymond Dale Smith was born on July 6, 1937, to Vernal O. and Ruth M. (Westervelt) Smith in Columbus, Kansas. As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in the Sherman area and...

Nov 6, 2019

Jeffrey C. "Jeff" Duncan, 58, of Parsons, passed away at 2:35 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the Elm Haven Nursing Home in Parsons.

On December 20, 1960 Jeffrey Curtis Duncan was born to Robert Dale and Lois R. (Babb) Duncan in Columbus, Kansas. When Jeff was a young boy, he and his family moved to Parsons...

Nov 5, 2019

Mark A. Cramer, 65, of Mound Valley passed away unexpectedly the evening of Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in rural Mound Valley.

On August 13, 1954, Mark Allen Cramer was born to Charles Andrew and Golda May (Meier) Cramer in Parsons, Kansas. Mark grew up and attended school in Mound Valley and graduated from Labette County High School...

Oct 31, 2019

George Pritchard, 90, of Edna, passed away at 11:08 a.m., Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home.

He was born on August 30, 1929 to William B. and Eva B. (Cooper) Pritchard on the family farm west of Valeda, Kansas.  He and his family moved to Missouri for a short time before returning to the Edna area...

Oct 29, 2019

Hazel Lucille Laver, formerly of Humboldt, passed away 5:24pm, Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at age 98½ years, at Parsons, Kansas, where she had lived the past 3 years.   Hazel was born April 19, 1921, the daughter of Harry Earl and Eunice Jeannette "Jenny" (Ransom) Troxel, on a farm near Moran, Allen County, Kansas. Hazel was the 4 th child...

Oct 25, 2019

Betty L. Caylor, 87, of Parsons, passed away at 5:58 AM, Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Presbyterian Manor Nursing Home.

Betty was born at Fredonia, Kansas on November 8, 1931 to Ralph Wesley Key and Aline Clementine (Scanel) Key. She grew up and attended school in Fredonia.   Betty was united in marriage to John M. Caylor...

Oct 17, 2019

Lloyd J. Maxton, 54, of rural Parsons, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, at his home.

On August 23, 1965, Lloyd Jay Maxton was born to Lloyd Zeff and Wilma J. (Bays) Maxton in Columbus, Kansas. Lloyd grew up and attended schools in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School.

Following graduation, Lloyd joined the...