Feb 9, 2018

Phillip W. Brinson, 51, of Parsons, passed away at 5:01 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2018 at Labette Health in Parsons.

He was born November 4, 1966 in Winona, Mississippi to Roy M. and Kathy F. (Woods) Brinson. He grew up in Parsons where he attended Lincoln Elementary School, Parsons Jr. High School, and graduated from Parsons High...

Feb 7, 2018

The Reverend Thomas F. "Tom" Scaletty, 82, of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away at 1:29 p.m., Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita.

He was born January 27, 1936 in Parsons, Kansas to Charles Joseph and Vivian Nadine (Ford) Scaletty. As a young boy, he grew up in Parsons where he attended St. Mary's...

Feb 6, 2018

Madeline Caruthers, 77, of Parsons, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at her home.

She was born September 19, 1940 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Donald L. and Thelma Opal (Leonard) Caruthers. She grew up in Tulsa where she attended schools and later graduated from the University of Tulsa where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Feb 5, 2018

Janice N. Shipman, 80, of rural Altamont, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at her home.

She was born September 22, 1937 in Bartlett, Kansas to John and Mary (Summers) Filson.  Janice grew up in Bartlett and graduated in 1955 from Labette County Community High School in Altamont.  Following high school, she moved to Wichita where she...

Feb 3, 2018

Jaxon Evan Noble, infant son of Jeremy Noble, of Oswego, and Molly Lehman, of Parsons, was stillborn at 2:15 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Labette Health in Parsons.

In addition to his parents, survivors include one brother, Kinden Riddle; two sisters, Kadence Riddle and Addyson McBroom; and maternal grandmother, Melissa Ross, of Parsons.

Cremation...

Jan 29, 2018

Mary Jean Martin, 86, a longtime resident of Parsons, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 in Parsons. She had been in failing health the past few weeks.

Mary was born on May 14, 1931 in Columbus, Kansas to Louie and Josie (Carpino) Saporito. She attended Columbus schools and graduated from Columbus High School.

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Jan 28, 2018

Richard L. Noe, 75, of rural Altamont, passed away at 1:00 AM, Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Richard was born on February 26, 1942 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Albert B. and Alice Olive (Mael) Noe. He grew up and attended school in Mason City, Iowa, graduating from...

Jan 26, 2018

Carolyn Kay Forbes, 78, of Pittsburg, died at 8:40 a.m., Friday, January 26, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born September 5, 1939 in Kingman, Kansas to Phillip and Anna (Fredalake) Strong.  She grew up and attended schools in Windhorst, Kansas, graduating from high school there in 1957.  She attended St. Mary's of...

Jan 19, 2018

Gerald Richard "Dick" Fouts, 65, of Duluth, Georgia, and formerly of Mound Valley, Kansas, passed away January 19, 2018 at his home.

He was born October 5, 1952 in Parsons, Kansas to Gerald Eldon and Lola Mae (Hope) Fouts.  As a young boy, Dick grew up on a farm near Mound Valley.  He attended Altamont Grade School,...

Jan 18, 2018

Frances E. "Frankie" Bouray, 90, of Parsons, passed away at 6:29 p.m., Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Labette Health in Parsons.

She was born September 20, 1927 in Centralia, Oklahoma to Leo H. and Nellie D. (Vail) Holton.

Through the years, Frankie worked as a waitress in various restaurants. She enjoyed kittens, politics, doing crafts,...

Jan 16, 2018

Richard E. Parks, 91, of rural Cherryvale, passed away at 8:53 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Labette Health in Parsons.

He was born January 27, 1926 in Kingman County, Kansas to Ivan M. and Grace (Allen) Parks.  As a small child, he moved with his family to the Blackwell, Oklahoma area and attended Kay County, Oklahoma...

Jan 16, 2018

Evelyn Perry, 73, of Oswego, passed away at 10:26 a.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

She was born May 24, 1944 near Bartlett, Kansas to Forrest John and Mary Emma (Williams) Wertz. As a young girl, she attended Fairview School near Bartlett and later graduated in 1962...

Jan 15, 2018

Andrea Lea O'Connor, 43, of Lawrence, died late Monday, January 15, 2018, from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle accident on the Kansas Turnpike in Douglas County.

She was born March 3, 1974 in Parsons, Kansas to Larry L. and Marcia (Bellah) O'Connor. As a young girl, she attended Meadow View Grade School and later moved with her...

Jan 14, 2018

Ronald D. "Ron" Riley, 48, of Erie, passed away at 4:05 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

He was born March 26, 1969 in Wichita, Kansas to Loren D. and Thelma E. (Cutshall) Riley. As an infant, he moved with his family to Parsons where he grew up and attended Washington...

Jan 14, 2018

Ronald D. "Ron" Riley, 48, of Erie, passed away at 4:05 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, 405 Main, in Parsons.

Survivors include his father, Loren Riley, of Erie, KS; and one brother, Charles...

Jan 13, 2018

Donna R. Martin, 79, of Oswego, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Oswego Health and Rehab.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Martin, on April 29, 2010.

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

Online condolences may be...

Jan 13, 2018

Elizabeth "Betty" (Corley) Schoech, 79, of Columbus, passed away at 5:24 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Columbus, Kansas.

Betty was born May 1, 1938 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to H. Jack and Elizabeth Margaret (Oliver) Corley.  As a young girl, Betty grew up and attended schools in Tulsa where she was a 1956 graduate...

Jan 13, 2018

Dorothy J. Freeberg, 94, of Parsons, passed away at 9:45 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Elm Haven East Nursing Home in Parsons.

She was born April 7, 1923 in Parsons, Kansas to William and Fern (Smith) Sayers. Dorothy grew up in Parsons where she attended schools and graduated from Parsons High School.

On December...

Jan 12, 2018

James R. "Jim" Cowart, 77, of Altamont, passed away at 6:30 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2018 at Girard Medical Center in Girard, Kansas.

He was born May 8, 1940 in Gravette, Arkansas to William E. and Gladys L. (Osterhout) Cowart.  He later moved with his family to Altamont, Kansas where he attended school and graduated from Labette...

Jan 11, 2018

Quinzetta Elizabeth Brown, 77, of Parsons, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 11, 2018 at her home.

Quinzetta Elizabeth Brown, affectionately known as "QZ", was born on February 23, 1940 to James DeWitt Brown and Sara Elizabeth (Davis) Brown in Parsons, Kansas.

Quinzetta attended Douglass School in Parsons and was a graduate of the Parsons Senior High...