November 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...

November 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...

November 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....

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

October 13, 2019

Eugene L. "Gene" Edwards, 74, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Freeman Health System in Joplin, Missouri.

Eugene Louis Edwards was born to Louis Lydick and Anita Ellen (Wooster) Edwards in Parsons, Kansas on August 9, 1945. Growing up and attending school in the Erie area, Gene graduated from Erie High...

October 9, 2019

Audra J. Vollmer, 71, of Chetopa passed away at 9:12 a.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at her home.

On March 2, 1948, Audra Jane Wyrick was born to Archibald Gale and Margaret Jane (Brown) Wyrick in Vallejo, California. Audra grew up and attended schools in central California. She lived and worked in California until moving to Chetopa,...

October 7, 2019

Hazel Lorene (Rog) Robbins, age 96, died on October 7 at 11:00 P.M. in the Warrensburg Manor Care Center, Warrensburg, Missouri. Before her death, she had moved in 2017 to Warrensburg to live with her family.

Lorene was born in Parsons, Kansas, on April 29, 1923, the daughter of Loren Dantic and Emma Louise Fuchs.

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October 4, 2019

Allene E. Ramey, 95, of Parsons, Kansas, passed away at 2:02 a.m., Friday, October 4, 2019 at Labette Health.

On May 19, 1924, Allene Elma Karr was born to Doril "Whitey" and Lola M. (Nigh) Karr in Parsons, Kansas. A lifelong Parsonian, Allene grew up and attended school in Parsons and graduated from Parsons High School in...