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...

Oct 28, 2024

Sherri A. Riggs, 54, of Parsons, passed away at 11:52 a.m., Monday, October 28, 2024, at her home.

Sherri Annette Leon was born on April 11, 1970, to Alfred Louis and Marie Joy (Alley) Leon in Parsons.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons.

One of Sherri's greatest gifts was being able to care...

Oct 26, 2024

Jolene L. Smith, 82, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Jolene Louise Westhoff was born on April 22, 1942, to Bernard F. and Louise "Corky" (Baldwin) Westhoff in Parsons.  She grew up in Parsons and attended St. Patrick Catholic School, graduating from St. Patrick Catholic High School...

Oct 26, 2024

Gaye K. Fisk, 87, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away the morning of Saturday, October 26, 2024, at The Cottages of Field Pointe in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Gaye Katherine Keller was born on April 19, 1937, to Eivie E. and Laura Katherine (Fisher) Keller in Rowan County, North Carolina.  She grew up and graduated high school in...

Oct 23, 2024

Mollie E. Ybarra, 74, of Mound Valley, passed away the morning of Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Freeman West in Joplin.

Mollie Elizabeth Butler was born on September 28, 1950, to Ephraim Wayne and Dorothy Butler in Sulphur, Louisiana.  She grew up and attended school in Sulphur, where she graduated from high school in 1970.

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Oct 20, 2024

Marie Lavon Blackburn (Wilson/Noe), 90, of Parsons passed away the morning of Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Parsons, KS.  Lavon was preceded by her husband, Marvin L. Blackburn on June 23 of this year.

Lavon was born on March 29, 1934, in Farlington, KS to Roy and Gladys (Carnall) Noe.  Lavon grew up...

Oct 18, 2024

Karen L. Mahan, 69, of Parsons, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at her home.  Her death was unexpected.

Karen Lynn Bush was born on March 4, 1955, to Charles Melvin and Shirley Joyce (Page) Bush in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons.

For over 30 years, Karen was a...

Oct 14, 2024

Kay P. Waters, 87, of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, and former long-time resident of Parsons, passed away at 3:58 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Advent Health in Shawnee Mission. She had been in declining health, but death was unexpected.

Kay was born on September 28, 1937, in rural Jasper County, Missouri, to Harry Waters and Pansy...