Jun 26, 2025

Phillip R. Long, 81, of McCune, passed away the morning of Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his home.

Phillip Ray Long was born on July 9, 1943, to Alvin Leroy and Lula Belle (Dixon) Long in McCune, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in McCune, graduating from McCune High School in 1962.

Following high...

Jun 25, 2025

Darlene L. Brown, 92, of Altamont, passed away the morning of Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Advena Living of Cherryvale.

Darlene Lula Conrad was born on November 8, 1932, to Elwood and Margaret (Burnell) Conrad in Derby, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Derby, graduating from Derby High School in 1952.

On July...

Jun 20, 2025

Patricia Ann (Burk) Beach

Born in Tacoma, Washington June 3, 1955

Died in Parsons, Kansas June 20, 2025

Patricia Ann Beach—Pat to most, Mom to a few, grandma to more and "Oh no, not her again" to at least one neighbor, peacefully passed away at the age of 70 surrounded by family. We...

Jun 19, 2025

James E. "Jim" Comer, IV, 65, of Parsons, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his home.

James Edward Comer was born on June 13, 1960, to James Edward and Dixie (Slane) Comer, III, in San Jose, California.

For almost 40 years, Jim enjoyed his job as a welder at Ruskins Manufacturing in Parsons.

Jun 19, 2025

Susan Lynn (Hevel) Souders, 71, of Altamont died on June 19th, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on June 17th, 1954, in Oswego, Kansas to Bill and Wanda (Eckles) Hevel. She attended school in Oswego, Kansas, elementary through high school where she graduated as Salutatorian of her class in 1972. She graduated from Labette...

Jun 18, 2025

Kollin Lee Showalter, 12, of Erie, passed away in an accident, Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Kollin was born on May 7, 2013, to Marc Randall Showalter and Stephanie Michelle Peavy Showalter in Parsons, Kansas.  He recently completed his sixth-grade year in school at Galesburg Middle School.

He attended the First Christian Church of Erie.

Jun 13, 2025

Gary L. Harris, 81, of Parsons, passed away Friday evening, June 13, 2025, at his residence.

Gary Lee Harris was born on August 7, 1943, to James Lee and Mayvis Eleanor (Paist) Harris in Parsons, Kansas. He attended Washington Elementary School (as did his children), Parsons Junior High School, and Parsons High School. He earned an associates...

Jun 6, 2025

Blake A. Pilkington, 50, of Parsons, passed away at 8:45 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, at Labette Health.

Blake Pilkington was born on October 17, 1974, to Harley G. Pilkington and Belinda (Allen) Fitzjohn in Independence, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Mound Valley and Altamont. He graduated from LCHS in 1993. Blake joined the...

May 30, 2025

Goldie Fay (Reed) Kiister passed away May 30th, 2025, in Columbus, Kansas after an illness. She was born to Alvin and Mable (Nation) Reed on June 20, 1933, in Rich Hill, Missouri. Often forced to live with others growing up, she was staying with her sister Lorene and brother-in-law Lelin George on their farm when she met a milk...

May 29, 2025

Charles L. "Charlie" Middleton, 86, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Elmhaven East in Parsons.

Charles Lee Middleton was born on July 28, 1938, to John Edward and Viola Mae (Walls) Middleton in Thayer, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Thayer, graduating from Thayer High School in 1957.

May 25, 2025

Donna L. "Chippy" Cothern, 37, of Parsons, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her home.  Her death was unexpected.

Donna Lorena Martin was born on September 4, 1987, to Darrell L. and Donna Kaye (Burris) Martin, Sr., in Coffeyville, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Labette County.

For a time, Donna worked...

May 22, 2025

Joyce E. Kindrick, 49, of Parsons, passed away late Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Freeman West in Joplin.

Joyce Elaine Kindrick was born on July 14, 1975, to Lanny Natt and Gloria Kindrick in Rayville, Louisiana.

For 14 years, Joyce worked as a data entry clerk at SKIL until she became disabled.

The...

May 19, 2025

Jerome W. "Jerry" Schild, 86, of Bartlett, passed away the morning of Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home.

Jerome William Clyde Edward Schild was born on June 23, 1938, in Smileyburg, Kansas, one of eleven children born to Roman and Pauline (Schulte) Schild.  In October 1952, the family lost their home to a fire and moved...

May 17, 2025

Judith A. "Judy" Fager, 84, of rural St. Paul, passed away at 2:23 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Judith Ann VanLeeuwen was born on June 30, 1940, the youngest of ten to Jacob and Bertha (Jennings) VanLeeuwen at Mercy Hospital in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in St....

May 17, 2025

Billy J. Anderson, 61, of Parsons, passed away at 10:40 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri.

Billy Joe "BJ" Anderson was born on April 18, 1964, to Irene Anderson in Wichita, Kansas.

A genuinely sweet and loving man, BJ remembered every person who ever helped with his care.  He...

May 10, 2025

John W. Forshey, 79, of Garnett, passed away the evening of Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home.

John Wesley Forshey was born on June 27, 1945, to Howard and Juanita (Devine) Forshey in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons.  Following high school, John served in the United States Navy.

After...

May 10, 2025

Bob L. Hoffman, 93, of Wichita, passed away at 9:45 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home.  He had been in failing health for several months.

Bob Lee Hoffman was born August 14, 1931, in the rural Coldwater, Kansas, area, the youngest son of Benjamin Franklin Hoffman and Cinderella (Sellers) Hoffman.  He grew up and attended school in the Coy...

May 6, 2025

Florence Ione Spencer, 92, of Parsons and formerly of Altamont, passed away the morning of Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at ElmHaven East in Parsons.

Florence Ione Meeks was born on November 1, 1932, to Curtis and Dorothy Faye (McClaflin) Meeks in Sharon, Kansas.  In 1947, she moved with her family to a farm outside of Altamont, where...

May 5, 2025

Nancy J. Steimel, 73, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Monday, May 5, 2025, at ElmHaven East in Parsons.

Nancy Jean Steimel was born on November 21, 1951, to Robert R. and Barbara J. (Marks) Steimel in Parsons.  She grew up and attended school in St. Paul, graduating from St. Paul High School in 1970.

Apr 23, 2025

Judith E. "Judy" Brown, 82, of McCune, passed away the morning of Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her son's home in Parsons.

Judith Eileen Rehmert was born on February 19, 1943, to Verle William and Edith May (Bennett) Rehmert in rural McCune, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Thayer.

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