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...

Nov 28, 2024

Billie Jean Wallis, 60, of Parsons, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Elm Haven Nursing Home, Parsons.

Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.

Nov 23, 2024

Dora Jane Meeks, 98, of Parsons, formerly of Altamont, passed away Saturday evening, November 23, 2024, at Elmhaven East Nursing Home in Parsons.

Dora Jane Meeks was born on April 30, 1926, to Curtis and Dorothy Faye (McClaflin) Meeks in Byron, Oklahoma.

In her younger years, Dora enjoyed playing with her siblings. One of her...

Nov 17, 2024

Charles F. Oliver, Jr., 68, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Labette Health.

Charles Fred Oliver, Jr., was born on September 25, 1956, to Charles Fred and Claudette (Holland) Oliver in Coco, Florida.  As a young boy, he moved with his family to Parsons and later to Waterbury, Connecticut.  While attending...

Nov 17, 2024

Carroll C. McByers, 76, of Parsons, passed away at 11:56 p.m., Sunday, November 17, 2024, at his home.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Conner, on June 15, 2022.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.  A private family...

Nov 14, 2024

Bonnie L. Hess, 78, of Altamont, passed away the morning of Thursday, November 14, 2024, at her home.

Bonnie Lenee Hase was born on September 25, 1946, to William and Ila (Brubaker) Hase in Ottawa, Kansas.

Bonnie was a loyal and caring individual. This was demonstrated for her working career. She worked for Osawatomie State...

Nov 13, 2024

Ilene M. Ritz, 78, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.

Ilene Mary Gottschalk was born on May 7, 1946, to John Henry and Georgina Claire (Schulte) Gottschalk in Hays, Kansas.

In her early working years, Ilene worked at the Travel Lodge restaurant in Emporia, Kansas.  ...

Nov 11, 2024

Linda Louise Tullis, 80, of rural Welch, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at her home.

Linda was born on November 7, 1944, to Morris "Burr" and Gertrude (Herridge) Yost in Oswego, Kansas.  Linda was raised and lived in the Chetopa, Kansas and Welch, Oklahoma area with the exception of a few years during primary...

Nov 10, 2024

Ivan Monty Rexwinkle passed peacefully from this life to be with Jesus on November 10, 2024.  He is resting in the arms of God.  Ivan was born on November 29, 1936, to Irvin Monroe Rexwinkle and Verdna Azila (Jones) Rexwinkle in rural Edna, Kansas.

Ivan attended Community Bible Church in Chetopa.  Ivan loved the Lord and his...

Nov 10, 2024

Ruby F. Lee, 80, of Parsons, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Freeman West, Joplin.

Cremation is under the direction of Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.

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

Nov 3, 2024

Martin Lee Davis, 91, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away the afternoon of Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Grand Lake Villa in Grove.

He was born on January 8, 1933, to Maynard O. and Neva Fern (Van Boren) Davis near Bartlett, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in rural Labette County, Kansas, graduating from Labette County Community...

Nov 2, 2024

Jerry J. Beachner, 86, of Saint Paul, passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Jerry was one of triplets born to Fred and Anna (Brazil) Beachner on April 7, 1938, in Greenbush, Kansas.  As the Spring blizzard of 1938 blanketed the earth, Jerry, along with a brother and sister, were...

Oct 31, 2024

James H. Marsee, 91, of rural Oswego, passed away the morning of Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his home.

James Homer Marsee was born on August 18, 1933, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, raised by Grandville and Julie (Crawford) Minton.

He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps.  Most of his career, James was a truck...

Oct 30, 2024

Wilma H. Carter, 97, of Chetopa, passed away the evening of Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Oswego Health and Rehab.

Wilma Helen Meriweather was born on May 4, 1927, to John Austin "Jack" and Grace (Shrum) Meriweather in rural Chetopa.

Caring for others was Wilma's life work, whether it be working as a certified nurse's...