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...

Oct 13, 2024

Billy G. McGuire, 70, of Oswego, passed away at 6:53 p.m., Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Billy Gene McGuire was born on October 7, 1954, to Warren Gene and Ruth Ilene (Plotner) McGuire in Cherryvale, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Cherryvale.  After high school, Billy earned an associate's degree.  ...

Oct 7, 2024

Delbert Lee Rexwinkle, 94, of Iola and formerly of Altamont, passed away at 5:10 a.m., Monday, October 7, 2024, at Heartland Meadows in Iola.

Delbert was born on June 17, 1930, in rural Altamont, Kansas, to William and Bessie (More) Rexwinkle.  He spent his entire childhood in rural Altamont and graduated from Labette County Community High School...

Oct 5, 2024

Spencer A. Gatewood, 30, of Altamont, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Spencer Alec Gatewood was born on May 13, 1994, to Charles L. "Tuna" Gatewood II and Kristy Sue Hamilton in Parsons.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Labette County High School in 2012.

He continued his education and playing...

Oct 5, 2024

Larry L. Tompkins, 67, of Independence, passed away at 3:40 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Labette Health, Parsons.

Larry Lynn Tompkins was born on November 17, 1956, to Whirly Gay and Addie Mae (Baker) Tompkins in Grants Pass, Oregon.

His love for the outdoors started in his youth, growing up camping, hiking and canoeing.  ...

Oct 5, 2024

Matthew Wayne Creed Sr., 33, of Parsons, Kansas, passed away on October 5, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a tragic automobile incident. Born on October 27, 1990, in Parsons, Matt was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend, remembered for his incredible strength, kind heart, and deep commitment to his loved ones.

Matt spent his days...

Oct 4, 2024

Kip Duane Fentress, 62, passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2024 at Pittsburg Care and Rehab.

Kip was born on January 31, 1962 in Parsons, Kansas to Duane "Butch" and Reba (Holm) Fentress.

Kip grew up in Altamont, Kansas and was a 1980 graduate of Labette County Highschool.

He married Josie (Larson) on...

Oct 1, 2024

Christine Reeve, 81, of McCune, passed away at 5:52 p.m., Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Ramona Christine Reeve was born on June 17, 1943, to Royal Delbert and Martha Jewel (Miller) Reeve in Contra Costa, California.  She moved with her family to southeast Kansas, where she grew up...

Oct 1, 2024

Brian L. Gatton, Sr., 57, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, after sustaining serious injuries from an accident on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Brian Lee Gatton was born on April 7, 1967, to Robert L. and Nola (Turner) Gatton in Parsons.  He grew up and attended school in Altamont, graduating from...

Sep 28, 2024

Wanda E. Evans, 76, of Altamont, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her home.

Wanda Elaine Outain was born on September 30, 1947, to Benjamin and Zandra May (Wines) Outain in Parris Island, South Carolina.  Growing up in a military family, Wanda moved with her family throughout the country, settling in Chetopa, Kansas,...

Sep 23, 2024

Virginia Mayfield, 85, died in Lincoln, Nebraska, on September 23, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.

She was born on April 16, 1939, in Chetopa, Kansas, to Claude and Charlotte Mayfield.  She graduated from the University of Arizona with a business degree and worked for Maricopa County, Arizona, in the finance department and later as the...

Sep 21, 2024

Sandra Gannaway, 83, of Saint Paul, passed away at 6:16 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024, at her residence.

Cremation is under the direction of Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons. Memorials may be made to McDonald Standley Foundation and sent in care of Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, PO Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Online condolences may be...

Sep 19, 2024

Jacalyn S. "Jackie" Martinie, 72, of Altamont, passed away at 9:11 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Jacalyn Sue Burke was born on January 10, 1952, to Patrick and Shirley (Clogston) Burke in Eureka, Kansas.  Following high school and attending community college, Jackie married Phillip E. Martinie on October 29, 1972, in Severy,...

Sep 18, 2024

Larry L. Allen, 85, of Chetopa, passed away at 11:52 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home.

Larry Lee Allen was born on December 30, 1938, to Vernon "Bus" and Mary Mae (Lucas) Allen in Chetopa. He grew up and attended school in Chetopa, lettered in all sports, and graduated from Chetopa High School in 1957....