Mar 25, 2019

Zella (Lawr) Branson Gouvion, 84, of Pittsburg, went to be with our Lord at 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2019 while residing at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg.

She was born November 5, 1934 in Crawford, Nebraska to William Thomas "Tom" Lawr, Sr. and Elma "Marie" (Ogden) Lawr. She grew up in Weiser, Idaho where she attended...

Mar 24, 2019

Elias E. "Pete" Yanez, 88, of Parsons, passed away at 8:10 a.m., Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Parsons Good Samaritan Society.

He was born May 23, 1930 in Parsons, Kansas to Romulo and Bernabe (Sanchez) Yanez. He grew up in Parsons where he attended St. Patrick's Elementary School and Our Lady of Victory High School.

Mar 24, 2019

Billie Jo Ann (Pollock) Shaffer, 88, a longtime resident of Altamont, passed away at 2:35 a.m., Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Parsons Good Samaritan Society where she had resided the past 11 years.

She was born August 9, 1930 to William "Perry" and Hattie Belle (Doyle) Pollock in Altamont, Kansas.

She attended schools in...

Mar 19, 2019

William O. "Bill" Neel, 57, of Chetopa, passed away at 8:06 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

He was born January 3, 1962 in Loma Linda, California, to William O. Neel, III and Sharen D. (Lyke) Neel.  As a young boy, he grew up in California before moving to Rogers, Arkansas at...

Mar 19, 2019

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (Beachner) Coomes, 86, of St. Paul, died at 6:32 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the Girard Medical Center in Girard, Kansas.

She was born on October 10, 1932 in rural St. Paul, Kansas to John Henry and Rachel Ursula (Bradshaw) Beachner.  Betty attended Prairie View Grade School in North Mission Township and graduated...

Mar 17, 2019

Edward L. "Ed" Conner, 75, of Chetopa, passed away at 12:00 noon, Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his home.

He was born January 9, 1944 in Keelville, Kansas to Monroe George and Minnie Lovena (Witte) Conner.  As a young boy, he grew up in the area of east of Chetopa and attended Columbus schools.

On...

Mar 17, 2019

Deborah "Debbie" Sue Prewitt, 63, of Parsons, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Debbie passed away at the Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri of a brief illness.

Debbie was born August 1, 1955 in Aledo, Illinois to William Leroy and Ruth Loreane (Strickler) Wagoner. She spent her childhood years...

Mar 14, 2019

Ella Mae Vaughn, 93, of Parsons, passed away at 7:20 a.m., Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Parsons Good Samaritan Society.

She was born September 29, 1925 in Kansas City, Kansas to Russell Otto and Daisy E. (Rhode) Gaignat. She grew up and attended school in Kansas City, Kansas.

Following marriage to James Criss Vaughn,...

Mar 9, 2019

Francis Leon Collins, 82, of Chetopa, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

He was born the son of George E. and Vendla V. (Swenson) Collins on September 19, 1936 in Edna, Kansas.  He graduated from Chetopa High School in 1954.  On February 22, 1959, he was married to Deloris J....

Mar 9, 2019

John Richard Sears, 72, of Parsons, died Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Labette Health in Parsons.

John was born on August 31, 1946 in Pittsburg, Kansas, to John Francis and Eileen (Dixon) Sears. He grew up in Pittsburg, Kansas and enjoyed being with his immediate family and his cherished group of cousins who would visit each year. ...

Mar 6, 2019

Pastor James W. Wethey, 74, of Chetopa, passed away at 7:32 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born December 3, 1944 at Goodman, Missouri to Theodore Emmett and Martha Aretha (Patrick) Wethey.  He grew up and attended schools at Goodman.

On June 4, 1965, he was united...

Mar 3, 2019

Moauna D. (Allen) Wilson, 95, of West Mineral, and formerly of McCune, entered into eternal rest while residing at ComfortCare Home of Pittsburg at 11:49 a.m., Sunday, March 3, 2019. Moauna passed comfortably with her mind at ease and ready to move on.

She was born December 30, 1923 in rural West Mineral, Kansas to Harry and...

Feb 27, 2019

Rosalie (Rehmert) Shouse, 90, of Parsons, passed away at 9:32 a.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2019, surrounded by her family.

She was born August 5, 1928, in Jetmore, Kansas, to George F. Rehmert and Lela M. (Beeny) Rehmert.  She moved with her family to St. Paul in 1936.  She attended elementary school at Valley School in Neosho County...

Feb 20, 2019

Bonnie L. Conard, 87, of rural Chetopa, passed away at 11:05 a.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.

She was born January 21, 1932 in rural Labette County, Kansas to Arthur and Frances (McCollum) Hatfield.  As a young girl, Bonnie grew up in Chetopa where she attended school and graduated from Chetopa High...

Feb 20, 2019

Mary Beth Griggs, 69, of Parsons, passed away at 7:19 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the Parsons Good Samaritan Society.

She was born January 31, 1950 in Parsons, Kansas to Robert James Shea, Jr. and Marietta Sarah (Bisnet) Shea.  Mary Beth grew up in Parsons where she attended elementary school and graduated from Labette County High...

Feb 19, 2019

Vera M. Cramer, 91, former longtime resident of Mound Valley, passed away at 12:42 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Labette Health in Parsons.

She was born January 24, 1928 in Hunter, Oklahoma to Otto and Clara (Hauser) Meier.  Vera grew up in Hunter where she attended schools and graduated from Hunter High School.

Prior...

Feb 18, 2019

Carol Beth Hennel, 64, of Pittsburg, and formerly of Parsons, passed away early Monday, February 18, 2019 at her home.

She was born July 18, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Charles William Hennel, Jr. and Doris Virginia (Ward)) Hennel.

Survivors include:

Two Brothers – Charles Hennel of Delphos, OH

Steve Hennel...

Feb 14, 2019

Alfred G. Antonetti, 75, of Bartlett, passed away at 7:43 a.m., Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral in Chetopa.

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

Feb 14, 2019

Macy Ann Carson, 75, former long-time Parsons resident, passed away at her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

She was born April 15, 1943 in Parsons, Kansas to Everett Arthur and Edith Elizabeth (Mason) O'Bryan. Macy grew up in Parsons where she attended school and graduated from Parsons High School.

She...

Feb 10, 2019

William G. "Bill" Scott, Jr., 89, of rural Dennis, passed away at 2:00 a.m., Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

He was born April 11, 1929 in Dennis, Kansas to William G. Scott, Sr. and Ethel Ruth (Ligon) Scott. He grew up in Dennis where he graduated from Dennis High School.

During...