Sara L. Kabrey
October 28, 2026
Sara L. Kabrey, 92, of Chetopa, peacefully passed away the morning of Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Oswego Health and Rehab.
Sara Lou Ahrens was born on November 3, 1933, to Deck and Geneva (Barr) Ahrens in Chetopa. She grew up and attended school in the Chetopa area, her first three school years at Russell Creek School and then at Piety...
Thomas A. "Tom" Elliott
October 24, 2026
Thomas A. “Tom” Elliott, 85, of Chetopa, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Thomas Allen Elliott was born September 4, 1941, at Columbus, Kansas to Raymond O. and Marie E. (Gilliland) Elliott.
He grew up and attended school in Columbus where he graduated in 1959. After graduating, he proudly served in the United States Navy from 1961- 1965 when...
John J. Paulie, Jr.
October 23, 2026
John Joseph Paulie, Jr., 75, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 23, 2026, at his home.
He was born on August 1, 1951, to John Joseph Paulie, Sr. and Theresa Marie (Westhoff) Paulie in Parsons, KS. He grew up and attended school in St. Paul, graduating in 1970.
On June 16, 1978, John and Janice Lynn Cuppet were united in...
Justin D. Foster
October 17, 2026
Justin D. Foster, 49, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Saturday, October 17, 2026, at his residence.
Justin Dee Foster was born on August 23, 1977, to Terry Dee and Edwina Diane (Vickers) Foster in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Justin was a loving, caring soul. He impacted everyone’s day with his infectious smile, uplifting demeaner and charm. He was a man of basic...
Patricia Y. Miller
September 28, 2026
Patricia Y. Miller, 76, of Parsons, passed away at 8:55 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2026, at Elmhaven East.
Patricia Yvonne Miller was born on April 14, 1950, to James Illif and Lois Jean (Lemmon) Miller in Hutchinson, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Hutchison, until she moved with her family to Hawaii at age 14. Then Patricia and her...
Kristi Dick-Tubbs
September 27, 2026
Kristi Dick-Tubbs, 44, of Montgomery, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Kristi was born on February 14, 1982, in Parsons, Kansas, to Bruce Dick of Thayer, Kansas, and Peggy Kite of Parsons, Kansas. She graduated from Labette County High School and attended Labette Community College before pursuing a career in dental operations.Kristi spent part of her adult life in...
Martha L. Ridgway
September 26, 2026
Martha Lea Ridgway, 87, of Chetopa, Kansas, passed away on September 26, 2026, at Labette Health.
Martha was born on January 28, 1939, in Bay, Arkansas, to Roy and Ruby (Griffith) Davis. In February 1952, she moved with her family to Chetopa, Kansas, where she would spend most of her life and become a cherished member of the community.
She graduated from...
Angela M. Leon
September 23, 2026
Angela M. Leon, 40, of Parsons, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at her home.
Angela Marie Leon was born on September 11, 1986, to John David and Christina Marie (Leon) Jenkins, Jr., in Parsons. She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School.
She was a devoted and loving mother to her children that were the...
Diane S. Palmer
September 20, 2026
Diane S. Palmer, 74, of Parsons, passed away at 9:03 a.m., Sunday, September 20, 2026, at her daughter’s home.
Diane Sue Bush was born on January 8, 1952, to Thomas J. and Opalee (Mason) Bush in Parsons, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School.
For 18 years, Diane worked for Fred Ronald’s. She then worked...
Florence A. Williams
September 13, 2026
Florence A. Williams, 91, of rural Bartlett, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at her home.
Florence Ann Walborn was born on April 23, 1935, to Earnest and Lillian (Harmon) Walborn in Manchester, Oklahoma. She grew up and attended school in Oklahoma, until her junior year of high school. At that time, she moved to Kansas to live with her...
Christa L. Sevart
September 13, 2026
Christa L. Sevart, 73, of Parsons, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
Christa Louise Knedgen was born on December 25, 1952, to William Lee and Lorene Louise (Burlingame) Knedgen in Parsons, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from St. Patrick’s High School.
Following high school, Christa began...
Louisa M. Wiener
September 13, 2026
Louisa M. Wiener, 82, of Parsons, KS passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Louisa was born in Velsen, Netherlands, the daughter of Saakje (Sara) Stoker and Andries Marcelis. She was the oldest of four siblings, Andre, Robert and Toos, whom she adored.
At the age of 20, Louisa left her small village...
Mary R. Myers
September 12, 2026
Mary Ruth “Ruthie” Myers, born November 2, 1953, to Roy A. and Thelma I. (McWhirt) Myers, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Parsons.
Ruthie grew up in Kansas and Oklahoma and lived a life filled with creativity, determination, laughter, and love for others. She had a bright, funny, and sometimes delightfully sarcastic personality that made her memorable to everyone...
Pauline A. Vitt
September 10, 2026
Pauline A. Vitt, 95, of St. Paul, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.
Pauline Agnes Hammerbacher was born on October 14, 1930, to Anthony “Doan” and Clara Agnes (Westhoff) Hammerbacher in rural Crawford County, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in the Girard area, proudly graduating from St....
Timothy S. Holsinger
September 9, 2026
Timothy Scott Holsinger, 62, of Parsons, Kansas, passed away on September 9, 2026.
Tim was born May 18, 1964, in Parsons, Kansas, to Elmer and Dowana Holsinger. He was the youngest of nine siblings, with four brothers and five sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Dowana, and his siblings Randy, Dean, Mike, David, Robin, and Mary....
Norman R. Stice
August 31, 2026
Norman R. Stice, 79, of Parsons, passed away 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026, at his home.
Norm was born on November 8, 1946, to Ralph and Leona (McKnight) Stice in Oswego, Kansas. Growing up and attending school in Oswego, Norm had a natural gift for creating fun out of almost nothing. Whether leading his friends and brothers to the...
Donald J. Vitt
August 27, 2026
Donald J. “Donnie” Vitt, 63, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and formerly of Parsons, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Donnie was born on May 8, 1963, to James “Jim” and Judith “Judy” (Diediker) Vitt in Parsons, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in rural Parsons, graduating from Labette County High School in 1981.
Throughout high school, college and professionally, Donnie competed...
Rose M. Scott
August 25, 2026
Rose M. Scott, 65, resident of Chetopa, passed away at 8:13 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.
Rose Mary Humphrey was born September 22, 1960, in Miami, Oklahoma, to Eugene M. & Beverly Ann (Heale) Humphrey. Raised with five siblings, she started school in Picher before moving to a Washington orchard in 1967 after the...
The Evans Family
August 24, 2026
Dillon Evans, 26, Isabella Evans, 24, and Easton Evans, 2, of the Gentle Acres Farm in rural Erie, passed away the morning of Monday, August 24, 2026.
Dillon Hunter Evans, a true miracle baby, was born on January 28, 2000, in Parsons, KS, to Jimmy and Toni Evans. His cousins, Tammy Jones and Lisa Kellogg, helped bring him into this world,...
Audrey M. Robison
August 23, 2026
Audrey M. Robison, 70, of Chetopa, passed away at 4:08 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Freeman West in Joplin.
Audrey Mae Thompson was born on December 25, 1955, to James William and Betty Lavon (Souders) Thompson in Columbus. She grew up and attended school in Columbus, graduating from Columbus High School.
In the 1980’s, Audrey returned to school earning an associate...
