Mar 23, 2025

Jerry N. McGuirk, 84, of Chetopa, passed away the afternoon of Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Oswego Health and Rehab in Oswego.

Jerry Neil McGuirk was born on November 25, 1940, to Claude and Dorothy (Myers) McGuirk in Galena, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Chetopa, graduating from Chetopa High School.

For three...

Mar 22, 2025

Shirley Ann (O'Hara) Casey, age 89, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend of rural Oswego, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the Oswego Health and Rehab Community.

She found strength in prayer, comfort in scripture readings, and peace in the promise of eternal life.

She was born April 10, 1935, in...

Mar 15, 2025

Stephen E. "Steve" Workman, 80, died Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Elmhaven, Parsons, KS.

Steve was born March 6, 1945, in Parsons, KS, to James F. and Anne C. (Munding) Workman. He was one of eight children.

Steve attended St. Patrick's School for thirteen years (K-12). He went to Labette Community College for two years...

Mar 13, 2025

Ron Slabaugh, 82, of rural Altamont, passed away peacefully in his home the morning of March 13, 2025.

Ronald Bruce "Ron" Slabaugh was born on August 25, 1942, to Garold Lloyd Slabaugh and Gladys Estella (Swift) Slabaugh in Emporia, Kansas. He grew up on the Z-Bar Ranch and attended school in Strong City, Kansas.

After...

Mar 12, 2025

Josh R. McGuire, 42, of Mound Valley, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Josh Ray McGuire was born on April 6, 1982, to Jacky Ray and Wanda L. (McNickle) McGuire in Coffeyville.  He grew up and attended school in Mound Valley, graduating from Labette County High School in 2000.  He attended...

Mar 3, 2025

Joe M. Feagan, 88, of rural Altamont, went home to be with the Lord at 7:20 a.m., Monday, March 3, 2025, at Girard Medical Center.

Joe Melvin Feagan was born on February 18, 1937, to Jess A. and Hazel (Gibson) Feagan in Columbus, Kansas.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to Columbus, where he...

Mar 2, 2025

Joyce Aileen (Camren) Zinn, 84, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas, after being in failing health for several years.  Joyce had resided at the Good Samaritan Society in Parsons.

Joyce was born on June 2, 1940, in Chautauqua, Kansas, to Charles Virgil and Lela Rue (Avery) Camren.  The family moved from...

Mar 1, 2025

David L. Gwartney, 76, of Parsons, passed away at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons is handling arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.

Mar 1, 2025

Chauncey Elton Shepard, passed away on March 1, 2025 at Prairie Mission Retirement Village, St. Paul, Kansas.

Chauncey was the fifth of six children born to Arthur Moses Shepard and Eva Mae (Powell) Shepard on March 11, 1940, in rural St. Paul, Kansas.

Chauncey was a 1958 graduate of McCune High School, where he participated...

Feb 23, 2025

Rick Fultz, 71, of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

He was born on April 15, 1953, to Darrel D. and Beryl D. (Wheat) Fultz in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Raymore, Missouri and Altamont, Kansas, graduating from Labette County High School in 1971....

Feb 17, 2025

Barbara L. Boice, 86, of Parsons, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at her home.

Barbara Louise Mosler was born on July 13, 1938, to Ray Emmanuel and Marjorie Allene (Camper) Mosler in Parsons, Kansas.  She attended the Gore School in rural Oswego until 4th grade and then Pioneer School in Altamont, graduating from Labette County...

Feb 10, 2025

Robert Dee "Bob" Duncan, 83, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, in Temecula, California.  Born on January 20, 1942, in Huntington Park, California, Bob lived a life defined by intellect, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to those around him.

Bob's pursuit of knowledge led him to earn an MBA, and a bachelors in engineering.  His career...

Feb 10, 2025

Cindy S. Murray, 68, of Pittsburg and formerly of Parsons, passed away the morning of Monday, February 10, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.

Cindy Sue Murray was born on February 9, 1957, to Bill and Lucille Murray in Fredonia, Kansas.  For several years, Cindy was a resident at Haven Support in Pittsburg.  She was loved by...

Feb 9, 2025

Sarah "Jolene" Stringer, 85, of Altamont, passed away the evening of Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Parsons.

Sarah Jolene Kennedy was born the 11th of 16 children to Lawrence Edmond and Elizabeth Ellen (Fager) Kennedy on July 2, 1939, in rural St. Paul.  She was raised on a farm outside of St. Paul,...

Feb 6, 2025

Betty J. Wulf, 85, of Chetopa, passed away on the evening of Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Freeman Health in Joplin.

Betty Jane Rue was born on February 8, 1939, to Cedric and Ecelia (Franco) Rue in Roswell, New Mexico.  Betty was married to John Wulf, Sr., on September 19, 1956.  They moved many times throughout the...

Feb 5, 2025

Neal E. Wilkerson, 87, of Parsons, passed away at 11:49 a.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

He was born on November 12, 1937, to Victor Warren and Ladine Margarette (Sharp) Wilkerson in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1955.  Neal continued his education at...

Feb 2, 2025

Donald A. Faller, 74, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Labette Health.

Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.

Feb 1, 2025

Diane M. Evans, 41, of Mound Valley, passed away at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Diane Marie Veenstra was born on June 28, 1983, to Daniel Roundtree and Judy Ann (Martin) Veenstra, Jr., in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up in Mound Valley and attended Mound Valley Elementary and Labette County High School.

Feb 1, 2025

Cheryl A. Curnutte, 77, of Columbus, formerly of Mound Valley, Kansas, passed away at 9:56 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Autumn Place, Columbus, Kansas.

Cheryl Ann Blair was born on October 13, 1947, to Isaac N. and Bernice P. (Roberts) Blair in Independence, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Independence, graduating from Independence High...

Feb 1, 2025

Seth Hale, 45, of rural Columbus, Kansas passed away at his home, Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was born July 26, 1979, to Jesse and Dorane (Woods) Hale in Baxter Springs, Kansas.

Seth graduated from Columbus High School in 1997. He worked at Claythorn's Lodge as a hunting guide in high school and helped his dad on...