Sep 17, 2024

Patricia K. Wagner, 70, of Altamont, passed away at 3:55 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Oswego Health and Rehab in Oswego.

Patricia Kaye Wharfield was born on June 2, 1954, to Richard and Doris (Parker) Wharfield, Sr., in Flint, Michigan.

Survivors include:

One daughter – Christina Jesionowski of Altamont, Kansas

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Sep 5, 2024

Shirley J. Carson, 61, of Parsons, dearly loved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, departed this life at 1:56 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Freeman West in Joplin, Missouri.

Shirley Jean Spencer was born on February 4, 1963, to Ernest Cloyce and Florence Ione (Meeks) Spencer in Parsons, Kansas.  She grew up and attended grade...

Sep 4, 2024

Luvena May "Beanie" Almond, 84, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Labette Health in Parsons.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur E. "Art" Almond, on April 4, 2019.

Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.

Aug 20, 2024

Kenneth Eugene Mariott, 66, of Chetopa, Kansas, passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Chetopa, Kansas after a sudden illness.

Ken was born March 11, 1958, to Allen and Mary (Schindler) Mariott in El Paso, TX. Ken's father served as a civilian contractor to the U.S. government and the family lived in several states...

Aug 17, 2024

Timothy M. Clapsaddle, 68, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Saturday, August 17, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.

Timothy Mark Clapsaddle was born on August 10, 1956, to David and Verna Sue (Cramer) Clapsaddle in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School.  After serving in the...

Aug 12, 2024

Matthew K. Davis, 62, of rural Altamont, passed away the morning of Monday, August 12, 2024, in Oswego, Kansas.

Matthew was born July 2, 1962, to M.G. "Gene" and Alice (Jones) Davis in Coffeyville, Kansas. He grew up in rural Coffeyville until the age of 8, when he moved to the family farm near Bartlett.  He graduated...

Aug 10, 2024

Clara Belle Scott, 101, of Parsons, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor, Parsons.

She was born February 12, 1923, at Vinita, Oklahoma. The daughter of Mark A. and Donnie (Stillwell) Malone. At the age of 3 she moved to Parsons with her family and has resided here since, with...

Aug 5, 2024

Linda Ann (Cuddy) Moore, 68, of Parsons, peacefully passed away the evening of Monday, August 5, 2024, at her home.

She was born on February 19, 1956, to Alan and Norma (Dodds) Cuddy in Wichita, Kansas.  Linda was a trailblazer and respected superintendent at Crown Engineering, having pursued a groundbreaking career as an electrician.

Linda's...

Aug 3, 2024

Rita Marie (Johnston) Horton, 100, of Parsons, KS, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at Woodridge Assisted Living, Parsons, KS. Her death was as she would have wanted – surrounded by her storytelling, laughing, noisy bunch of kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids reminiscing about what a wonderful, loving, kind and extremely funny person she was and how...

Aug 2, 2024

William Jackson "Jack" Smith, 89, from Madison, Wisconsin, formerly of Parsons, Kansas, died peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Madison Pointe Senior Living.

Jack, as he was known to others (and Pop or Daddy to his children), lived a life of service. Whether as a clinical chaplain, a school board member, a Red Cross volunteer or...

Jul 31, 2024

Forestine Taylor was born June 8, 1946, to Lucius Johnson and Hollis Caldwell Sims in Chetopa, Kansas. Forestine entered eternal rest on July 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Forestine grew up in Chetopa and graduated from Chetopa High School in 1964. After graduation she worked in Colorado for a while before she returned to Chetopa....

Jul 24, 2024

Linda K. Ryan, 71, of Altamont and formerly of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Elmhaven Nursing Home in Parsons.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Ryan, on March 1, 2017.

A private family service is planned for a later date.

Jul 16, 2024

W.O. Bevans , 85, of rural Parsons, passed away Tuesday July 16, 2024 at his home.

Wimp was born on April 16, 1939, in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, to John and Eva Lee Bevans. Wimp grew up in Southeast Kansas and served in the Navy after graduating high school.

Wimp married Joyce Bevans (Myers) in 1960.  They...

Jul 13, 2024

Steven S. Sulenes, 77, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Elm Haven Nursing Home in Parsons.

Steven Sample Sulenes was born on January 25, 1947, to Bart Leonard and Anna Jeanette (Sample) Sulenes in Manhattan, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Kansas City, Missouri, where he graduated from high...

Jul 6, 2024

DianneMarie Yarbrough, 75, beloved wife and mother, of Parsons, passed away at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, on July 6, 2024, from complications of a decubitus ulcer.  She suffered also from cardiovascular disease, diabetes and kidney failure.  For fifty years a registered nurse, she is survived by her husband of almost 56 years, Dr. Gary Yarbrough, and their sons,...

Jul 4, 2024

Betty J. Duling, 97, longtime St. Paul resident, passed away the evening of Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor surrounded by all of her children.

Betty Jean Fager was born on December 7, 1926, to Henry and Genevieve (Crager) Fager in McCune, Kansas.  As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in the...

Jun 30, 2024

Dana R. Brown, 60, of Parsons and formerly of Mound Valley, passed away the evening of Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor surrounded by her family.

Dana Ruby Brown was born on June 8, 1964, to John L. and Darlene L. (Conrad) Brown in Independence, Kansas.  Dana's academic journey began at Mound Valley Grade School...

Jun 25, 2024

JahMarcus T. Washington, 17, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

JahMarcus TreyVon Washington was born on February 5, 2007, to Yolonda Yvette Buck in Parsons.  As a young boy, he mostly grew up and attended school in Parsons.  Last May, he completed his junior year at Parsons High School.

His...

Jun 25, 2024

Eugene L. "Gene" Ferguson, 73, of rural Mound Valley, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at his home with his loving wife, Darlene, by his side and surrounded by his family.

Gene was born on October 29, 1950, to Fred and Bessie (Berndt) Ferguson in Parsons, Kansas.  He grew up on a farm near Mound Valley...

Jun 23, 2024

Marvin L. Blackburn, 95, of Parsons, passed away the morning of Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Parsons.  His final days were peaceful and spent surrounded by his family.

Marvin was born on May 24, 1929, in Parsons to Roy and Marvelle (Wheelock) Blackburn.  He grew up and attended school in the Dennis area,...