Jan 16, 2025

Bobbie D. Palmer, 73, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bobbie Dean Palmer was born on March 23, 1951, to Claude and Virginia P. (Cornog) Hall in Wichita, Kansas.

For 33 years, Bobbie worked for the railroad.  He started with the Katy...

Jan 15, 2025

Melba K. Buchanan-Bethel, 60, of Altamont, passed away the morning of Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her home.

Melba Kay Cook was born on August 13, 1964, to Robert Lee and Katherine Marilyn Louise (Earls) Cook in Long Beach, California.  She was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation.

Her life centered around the care...

Jan 15, 2025

Edward E. Kuffler, 93, of Parsons, formerly of Edna, passed away the morning of Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

Edward Eugene Kuffler was born on April 20, 1931, to Thomas Andrew and Esther May (Bisnett) Kuffler in rural Labette County.  While Edward was attending Parsons High School, the United States was involved in the...

Jan 14, 2025

Florsefina Licup Maipid, 90, Catholic Homemaker, entered into Eternal Rest Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Vigil will be 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 16, 2025, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Wichita, KS. Funeral Mass in Parsons, KS will be at 3:00 pm, Thursday, January 16, 2025, at...

Jan 11, 2025

Susan Marie (Lamm) Schell, 73, of Parsons, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at her home.

She was born April 28, 1951, in Parsons, a daughter of Darold and Irene (Maupin) Lamm.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons.

For a number of years, she worked as a seamstress at Fred Ronalds and Brodericks.  ...

Jan 11, 2025

James A. "Jim" Vitt, 82, of rural Parsons, passed away at 11:44 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his home.

James August Vitt was born on January 27, 1942, to Albert and Agnes (Callahan) Vitt in St. Paul, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in St. Paul, graduating from St. Paul High School in 1960.

Jan 9, 2025

Jo A. Mattox, 83, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Labette Health.

Jo Ann Turner was born on August 23, 1941, to James Lester and Adeline Maude (Smith) Turner in Columbus, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Columbus, graduating from Columbus High School.

She began her working...

Jan 7, 2025

We remember Gerald "Jerry" Lee Bohannon, 67, of Oswego, whose spirit departed us on January 7, 2025, at Oswego Health and Rehab.

Jerry Bohannon was born October 17, 1957, to Gerald Lee Bohannon Sr. and Beverly (Walker) Bohannon in Hoisington, Kansas.

As a child, Jerry was fun-loving and athletic and excelled at track and field....

Jan 5, 2025

Douglas Charles Nading, 67, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at his home.

He was born on July 18, 1957, in Oswego, Kansas, the son of Charles David and Iona Elaine (Christy) Nading.

On January 19, 1999, he and Sheryl Malloy were united in marriage in Liberty, Missouri.

Doug...

Jan 5, 2025

Beatrice E. "Bea" Hammer, 87, of Altamont, passed away at 10:39 p.m., Sunday, January 5, 2025, at her home with her daughter, Terri, by her bedside.

Beatrice Evelyn Peterson was born on October 3, 1937, to Adolph and Louva (Norton) Peterson in Athol, New York.  She grew up and attended school in Westbrook, Connecticut.

A...

Jan 3, 2025

Nicholas Darin (James Joseph II) Crepinsek, 35, of Joplin, MO, passed away in the early hours of Friday, January 3, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, MO, with his dad and stepmom by his side.

He was born on September 2, 1989, to James and Donna Crepinsek at the Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

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Dec 30, 2024

George L. Wade, 72, of Chetopa, passed away the afternoon of Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home.

George LaVern Wade was born on June 22, 1952, to Wilbur Bryan and Lula Belle (Brown) Wade in Akin, South Carolina.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to California, where he grew up and attended school.  ...

Dec 29, 2024

Terry L. Payne, 77, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Advena Living of Cherryvale.

Terry Lee Payne was born on September 18, 1947, to Robert Lee and Mary Colleen (Spencer) Payne in Independence, Kansas.  After graduating from Erie High School, he served in the United States Navy in Vietnam.

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Dec 25, 2024

Symantha Kay Sexton, 55, of Parsons, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.  Her death was unexpected.

Symantha Kay Thomas was born to Gaylon Thomas and Loretta Chism on May 2, 1969, in Homestead, Florida.  She was raised by Loretta and Chuck Bishop, who she called Dad.

She lived a life of...

Dec 22, 2024

John R. Rolls, 81, of Mound Valley, passed away the morning of Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Labette Health.

John Robert Rolls was born on July 5, 1943, to Robert and Gertrude (Chittenden) Rolls in Watsonville, California.  After honorably serving in the United States Navy, John worked as an aerospace mechanic.  After many years in the aerospace...

Dec 21, 2024

Donald Lee Gibson, 84, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society of Parsons.

He was born on September 10, 1940, to Wayne Boyd Gibson, Sr. and Bernita (Chaffee) Gibson in Erie.  He grew up and attended school in Erie, graduating from Erie High School in 1958.

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Dec 20, 2024

Ronald G. "Ron" Payne, Sr., 69, of Parsons, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his residence.  His death was unexpected.

Ronald George Payne was born on March 15, 1955, to George Mack and Jacqueline (McKnight) Payne in Kansas City, Missouri.  He grew up and attended school in the Kansas City area.  After high school, Ron...

Dec 2, 2024

Joan J. Gartner, 81, of Altamont, passed away the morning of Monday, December 2, 2024, at her home.

Joan Janice Pruett was born on November 20, 1943, to Lawrence and Lucille (Sauer) Pruett in Maryland.  As a young girl, she moved with her family to Kansas, where she grew up and attended school.  After graduating from Parsons...

Dec 2, 2024

Donnie D. Harms, 79, of Chetopa, passed away the afternoon of Monday, December 2, 2024, at his home.  His death was unexpected.

Donnie Dee Harms was born on November 26, 1945, to Earl Gordon and Ruby Arline (Griggs) Harms in Nevada, Missouri.  After graduating from high school and serving in the United States Army, Donnie began a...

Nov 30, 2024

Mary "Colleen" Crager Cook peacefully passed away and went to join her Heavenly Father November 30, 2024, while surrounded by her family at her home in Rockwall, Texas. She was a devoted wife, mom, and mimi.

Colleen was born on November 22, 1952, in Parsons, Kansas, to Richard "Ben" Crager and Margie McAtee Crager. She grew up...