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David L. Gwartney

David L. Gwartney

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.

Chauncey E. Shepard

Chauncey E. Shepard

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...

Richard D. "Rick" Fultz

Richard D. "Rick" Fultz

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....

Barbara L. Boice

Barbara L. Boice

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...

Robert D. Duncan

Robert D. Duncan

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...

Cindy S. Murray

Cindy S. Murray

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...

Sarah Jolene Stringer

Sarah Jolene Stringer

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,...

Betty J. Wulf

Betty J. Wulf

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...

Neal E. Wilkerson

Neal E. Wilkerson

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...

Donald A. Faller

Donald A. Faller

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.

Diane M. Evans

Diane M. Evans

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.

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Cheryl A. Curnutte

Cheryl A. Curnutte

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...

Seth W. Hale

Seth W. Hale

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...

Shawn A. Sexton

Shawn A. Sexton

Jan 24, 2025

Shawn A. Sexton, 24, of Parsons, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at Labette Health in Parsons.

Shawn Austin Sexton was born on August 28, 2000, to Stephen E. and Tricia L. (Adams) Sexton in Parsons.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Labette County High School in 2018.  In August, Shawn began working...

John E. Godfrey

John E. Godfrey

Jan 24, 2025

John Edgar Godfrey, much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, died at home on January 24 following a valiant battle with advanced cancer. He is survived by his wife, Janis Letourneau, his daughters Kristine Hunt (Duane) and Terri Garrett (Vic), stepsons Phillip and Michael Letourneau (Kelly and Beth), and grand (and step grand) children, Jeffrey and Kevin Cohen...

Claude F. Pierce

Claude F. Pierce

Jan 23, 2025

Claude Franklin Pierce, 74, of St Paul, died January 23, 2025 in the comforts of his home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in Eureka, to Dayton D. and Emma June (McDaniels) Pierce, but became a lifelong resident of St Paul. He never married, but loved his three roommates, his work, and had several hobbies. Service...

Brady J. Jarrett

Brady J. Jarrett

Jan 22, 2025

Brady Jarrett, of Oswego, passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Labette Health, Parsons at the age of 66.

Born the fourth son of Norman and Bertie Jarrett, now Tilberg, on June 5, 1958, Brady entered life in Baxter Springs, Kansas.

In the years between those two events, he loved but...

Lee R. Pate

Lee R. Pate

Jan 19, 2025

Lee Randall Pate, 70 of Ogden, KS passed away January 19, 2025 at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS following an extended illness.

Lee was born on April 23, 1954 in Concordia, KS. He was born to Joseph Earl Pate, Jr and Mary Elizabeth (Ball) Pate.

Lee attended schools in Esbon, Phillipsburg,...

Patricia A. Nepote

Patricia A. Nepote

Jan 18, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Anne Nepote, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, in Mulvane, Kansas.

Pat was born on September 9, 1938, in Burton-on Trent, Stafforshire, England to Anne Elizabeth Smith and biological father Arthur J Martin.   On November 30, 1945, Lyle Redd, a young United States GI from Pittsburg Kansas married Anne Smith in Snowden,...

Sandra V. Cunningham

Sandra V. Cunningham

Jan 18, 2025

Sandra V. "Sandy" Cunningham, 83, of Altamont, passed away at 6:35 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Sandra Victoria Koski was born on September 27, 1941, to John F. and Gertrude (Bradley) Koski in San Diego, California.

For 18 years, Sandy worked as a custodian at Labette County High...