October 4, 2019

Barbara Journot Milks, 68, of rural Mound Valley, Kansas, passed away from this life at 5:20 p.m, Friday, October 4, 2019 at her home following a courageous battle with ALS.

On March 27, 1951, Barbara was born to John and Henrietta (Paris) Journot in Parsons, Kansas. Barbara grew up in the rural Parsons area and attended Labette...

October 3, 2019

William Raymond "Bill" Thompson, Jr., 74, of rural Parsons, passed away the morning of Thursday, October 3, 2019, at his home.

On July 31, 1945, Bill Thompson was born to William Raymond and Marie Jean (Buchovecky) Thompson in Oakland, California. Bill grew up and attended school in Syracuse, New York. In 1963, Bill graduated from high school...

September 30, 2019

Lizzy Castorena, 7, of Parsons, passed away at 3:18 a.m., September 30, 2019, in Springfield, Missouri.

On May 30, 2012, Elizabeth Angel-Lynn "Lizzy" Castorena was born to Victoria L. (Bidwell) Castorena in Coffeyville, KS.  As a baby, Lizzy moved with her family to Parsons.  She was currently a second grader at Garfield Elementary School in Parsons.

September 29, 2019

Surrounded by her family, Lisa Sandusky, 48, of Altamont, passed away at 11:40 a.m., Sunday, September 29, 2019, at her parent's home in Altamont.

Lisa E. Sandusky was born on March 25, 1971, to Johnny Dwayne and Ellen Lucile (Kastler) Sandusky in Lawton, Oklahoma.  At the age of six, Lisa and her family moved to Altamont where...

September 23, 2019

Jerry C. Broyles, 77, of rural Chetopa, Kansas, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Monday, September 23, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Jerry Clifton Broyles was born on December 19, 1941, to Clifton W. and Audrie Gladys (Hart) Broyles in Independence, Missouri. At age 3, Jerry moved with his family to Chetopa where he grew up...

September 22, 2019

Kenneth Charles Van Cleave Jr., 93, passed away at 1:03 a.m., September 22, 2019, at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, Kansas.

He was born on December 13, 1925, in Galesburg, Kansas, to Kenneth C. Van Cleave, Sr. and Margaret (Robinson) Van Cleave.  Kenneth graduated from Galesburg High School, attended Labette County Community College, and graduated from...

September 21, 2019

Terri M. Ashby, 61, of rural Altamont, Kansas, passed away at 12:53 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.

On November 23, 1957, Terri Margaret Ashby was born to Robert and Violet (Lutz) Ashby in Hartford, Kentucky.  Terri grew up in Hartford and graduated from Ohio County High School in 1975.  She earned...

September 16, 2019

Mary E. Owens, 99, of Parsons, passed away at 4:09 a.m., Monday, September 16, 2019, at the Labette Health Emergency Room in Parsons.

On April 29, 1920, Maryetta Elaine Conger was born to Louis and Georgeanna (Johnson) Conger in Parsons, Kansas. Mary grew up in Parsons and attended the Douglass School and Parsons High School.

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September 15, 2019

Patricia A. "Patty" (Ashby) Thompson, 72, of rural Oswego, died at 10:05 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2019 at her home.

She was born December 1, 1946 at Oswego to Walter and Ruby (Kelley) Donald.  She grew up in rural Altamont and graduated from Labette County Community High School in 1964.  She then attended Coffeyville Junior College where...

September 12, 2019

Jeremy L. Boss, 43, of rural Parsons, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019.

Jeremy was born on October 2, 1975 in Independence, Kansas to Lisa Seller.  She married Greg Boss in 1976, and he adopted and raised Jeremy as his own.

He grew up in the rural Dennis area and attended the Mound Valley Grade...

September 2, 2019

Alonzo Stephen "Steve" Carter, III, 47, of rural Edna, Kansas, passed away at 4:40 p.m., Monday, September 2, 2019, at his home.

Steve was born to Alonzo S. Carter, II, and Peggy (Malone) Carter, in Jacksonville, Florida on December 8, 1971.  He grew up and attended schools in the Jacksonville area.  Later he moved to the Coffeyville...

September 1, 2019

Dorothy L. Spinks, of rural Edna, passed away at her home at 9:38 a.m., Sunday, September 1, 2019. After 93 years of life, she has finished her course.  She had a tender loving spirit and was known for her hospitality and generosity to all.

She was born in Marksville, Louisiana on April 16, 1926, to Haywood Lincoln...

August 26, 2019

Donald D. "Don" Bamberry, 83, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on August 26, 2019, at his home, with his loving wife by his side.

In 1935, Don was born as a twin to brother, Dale, with an older brother, George Keith, to a farm family in rural Labette County, Kansas.

At the age of 21,...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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.

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