Aug 26, 2019

Randall K. "Randy" Bamberry, 61, of rural Parsons, passed away at 10:44 p.m., Monday, August 26, 2019, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

On April 5, 1958, Randall Keith Bamberry was born to George and Daisy (Harpster) Bamberry in Parsons.  He grew up in the rural Parsons area, attended Meadow View Grade School and graduated...

Aug 20, 2019

Veda L. Autem, 84, of Parsons, passed away at 10:03 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Elmhaven Nursing Home in Parsons.

On March 10, 1935, Veda Louise Autem was born to Gus and Alice (Kelso) Autem in McCune, Kansas. She grew up and lived in the McCune area most of her life. She attended Pittsburg State Teachers...

Aug 14, 2019

Robert T. "Bob" Beachner, 84, longtime farmer, stockman, and retired partner of Beachner Construction, passed away at 6:13 p.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at his home in Erie, Kansas.

He was born on December 21, 1934 in rural St. Paul, Kansas to Frederick M. and Anna B. (Brazil) Beachner.  He grew up in rural St. Paul and...

Aug 14, 2019

Terry G. Reeves, 69, of Parsons, passed away 6:55 a.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at his home.

Terry Gale Reeves was born to Ernest Franklin and Evelyn Marie (Bonnett) Reeves on July 2, 1950, in Burley, Idaho. As a young boy, he moved with his family to Parsons. He grew up and attended school in Parsons and...

Aug 12, 2019

Scott A. Souders, 38, of Chetopa, Kansas, died at his home on Monday, August 12, 2019.

On July 5, 1981, Scott Allen Souders was born to Steven Wayne and Patricia Sue (Carnahan) Souders in Coffeyville, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Chetopa, Kansas.  He graduated from Chetopa High School in 1999 and earned a Bachelor...

Aug 5, 2019

Lynn R. Gamblian, 62, of Parsons, passed away early Monday, August 5, 2019, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

She was born September 20, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas to Ray W. and Melva M. (Farran) Stover. She grew up and attended schools in Parsons. For over 20 years, Lynn worked at Grandview Products in Parsons. She loved...

Aug 5, 2019

Randall D. Bradley, 51, of Chetopa, passed away at 7:40 a.m., Monday, August 5, 2019, in Oswego.

On February 7, 1968, he was born to Justin A. and Geraldine (Pugh) Bradley in Coffeyville, Kansas.  Randall grew up and attended school in Chetopa and Arkansas.  He had been a welder in the construction industry.

Survivors Include:...

Jul 28, 2019

Lillie M. "Lil" West, 76, of Oswego, passed away at 9:50 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Columbus Mercy Hospital.

On December 28, 1942 Lil was born to Lawrence and Maggie (Poor) Stapleton in Faulkner, Kansas.  Growing up in the Faulkner area, she attended school in the Faulkner area and graduated from Columbus High School.  As a...

Jul 28, 2019

Richard A. "Dick" Giefer, 82, a lifelong resident of South Mound, Kansas, died at 7:28 a.m., Sunday, July 28, 2019 at his home.

He was born on March 31, 1937 in South Mound to Fredrick "Fritz" and Mary Coreen (Johnston) Giefer. He attended Mentor Country School and South Mound School. He then attended St. Patrick High School...

Jul 28, 2019

Bernadine H. Nash, 101, of Chetopa, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Sunday, July 28, 2019, at the Chetopa Manor.

On July 16, 1918, Bernadine Heloise was born to Lewis S. and Lillie (Sterling) Haire in Welch, Oklahoma.  She grew up and attended school in the Chetopa area.

She and Lester E. Nash were married on...

Jul 27, 2019

Rebecca "Becky" Haverfield, 58, of Parsons, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center.

On November 8, 1960, Becky was born to Kenneth and Esther "June" (Olson) Haverfield in Coffeyville, Kansas. Becky lived in the Winfield State Hospital before moving to Parsons State Hospital and Training Center. She enjoyed music...

Jul 26, 2019

Leslie "Buddy" Sutherland, 75, of Parsons, passed away at 8:15 a.m, Friday, July 26, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society in Parsons.

On January 3, 1944, Buddy was born to Luther and Virginia Mae (Whitacre) Sutherland at home west of Parsons, Kansas. He grew up in the Labette City area and graduated from Labette County Community High School...

Jul 25, 2019

Gregg A. Olds, 62, of Parsons, passed away at 8:18 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born on August 7, 1956 in Parsons to Boyd N. and Peggy I. (Collins) Olds.  He grew up in Parsons and graduated from Parsons High School in 1974.  Gregg had worked at Ruskin...

Jul 23, 2019

Dr. Wanda L. Maxson-Ladage, 89, of Parsons, passed away at 6:48 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center.

On December 5, 1929 Wanda was born to Irvin Ray and Geneva Irene (Duncan) Maxson in rural Edna, Kansas. Growing up in rural Edna, Wanda attended Hawkins rural school, Edna Grade School and...

Jul 19, 2019

Tina A. Elsworth, 62, of Parsons, passed away at 3:15 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2019 at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

On November 24, 1956, Tina Arlene Johnson was born to Herman and Hazel (Quigley) Johnson in Neodesha, Kansas. Growing up in Neodesha, Tina graduated from Neodesha High School.   As a high school...

Jul 14, 2019

Johnnie Lee Carnahan, 75, of Parsons, passed away at 10:47 a.m., Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Woodridge Estates in Parsons.

He was born October 18, 1943 in Parsons to Horace F. and Bessie (McMillan) Carnahan. He grew up in Parsons and graduated from Labette County Community High School.

Johnnie was involved in the automobile sales...

Jul 8, 2019

Frank Alderman, 77, of Parsons, died early Monday morning, July 8, 2019 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His death followed a brief illness.

He was born to George and Jeanette (Riggs) Alderman on January 13, 1942, in Parsons. Growing up in Parsons, Frank attended St. Mary's elementary school and graduated from St. Patrick's High School. Upon graduation from...

Jul 7, 2019

Marilyn J. Sprague, 83 , of Oswego, passed away at 8:10 a.m., on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Freeman Health Systems in Joplin, Missouri.

She was born August 9, 1935, at Oswego, Kansas to Robert W. and Helen (Clark) Tiffany. She attended schools in Oswego and Southern California. She was employed in the medical field as a...

Jul 1, 2019

Emily White, 58, of McCune, passed away the morning of Monday, July 1, 2019, in her home.

She was born to Marcia Morris on January 26, 1961, in Galesburg, Illinois. As a young girl, she moved with her family and grew up in Hulah Lake, Oklahoma and attended school in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. In the early 1990's, Emily...

Jun 27, 2019

Galdina Mary Ramirez, 89, of Parsons, passed away at 8:42 a.m., Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Parsons.

She was born April 8, 1930 in Parsons, Kansas to Aristeo and Transito (Yanez) Fuentez.  She grew up in Parsons and attended the Our Lady of Victory School and later received her G.E.D..  She was...