Dora L. Thompson
July 18, 2026
Dora L. Thompson, 94, of Mound Valley, passed away at 1:40 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Oswego Health and Rehab.
Dora Lee Greenwood was born on January 7, 1932, to James and Ida May (Schroder) Greenwood in Parsons, Kansas.
On November 14, 1953, Dora and Albert J. “AB” Thompson were united in marriage at the Otterbein United Brethren Church in rural...
Ellen Jane Hannebohn
July 16, 2026
Ellen Jane Hannebohn, 83, of Chetopa, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Solace House, in Joplin, MO.
She was born June 24, 1943, in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Homer Edward and Martha Elizabeth (Ferrell) Hancock. Jane grew up and attended school in Crawfordsville.
Following high school, Jane married James Howard Hannebohn, Sr. August 25, 1963, in Browns Valley, Indiana. The couple...
Justin R. Waun
July 16, 2026
Justin R. Waun, 44, of Parsons, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Justin Ryan Waun was born on July 2, 1982, to Daniel and Jeanene Marie (Schulze) Waun in Parsons. He grew up and attended school in Parsons. As a young man, Justin began a lawncare business. He was a man of many talents, who focused and mostly enjoyed doing...
Benny R. David
July 7, 2026
Benny Rich David, 84, of Independence, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Benny was born on August 24, 1941, to James and Johnnie (Liggett) David in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Wichita.
At the age of 13, David started his first job. From there, he worked in many...
Todd D. Mays
July 5, 2026
Todd D. Mays, 57, of Chetopa, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Jan, son, Parker Mays, and daughter, Morgan Mays, all of Chetopa.
Todd leaves behind a legacy of courage, having lived and died a hero to friends and strangers alike, but most especially to his family.
Complete obituary details and funeral...
Joe Ann Burris
July 5, 2026
Joe Ann Burris, 91, of Parsons, passed away at 8:28 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Joe Ann Collins was born in Parsons, KS to Orville Alando and Myrtle Alice (Amrine) Collins on November 30, 1934. She graduated from the Mt. Carmel School of Nursing in Pittsburg, KS in 1957 and worked as a nurse at the State Hospital in Parsons, KS...
Gene Volmer
June 25, 2026
Francis E. “Gene” Volmer, 87, of rural Parsons, passed away at 3:40 a.m., Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Freeman West in Joplin.
Francis Eugene Volmer was born on December 9, 1938, to Francis A. and Mary Lorean (Nunnick) Volmer at the family farm northeast of Parsons. He attended St. Patrick Catholic School in Parsons.
From 1958 to 1968, Gene worked for Beachner...
Johnnie Wayne Cosby
June 24, 2026
Johnnie Wayne Cosby, 89, of Oswego, passed away the morning of Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Freeman Health in Joplin.
Wayne was born on July 21, 1936, to Wesley and Etta (Padgett) Cosby in Mound Valley, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Mound Valley, graduating from Labette County Community High School in 1954.
After high school, Wayne moved to Wichita...
Andre K. Thompson
June 22, 2026
Andre K. Thompson, 65, of Parsons, passed away at 4:20 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2026, at his home.
Andre Kirk Thompson was born on March 15, 1965, to Leodis and Addie Lee (Neal) Thompson in Wichita. He grew up and attended school in Wichita.
For 25 years, Andre worked as a floor tech at Labette Health. In 2021, he had to retire...
Darvin D. Gilliland
June 17, 2026
Darvin D. Gilliland, 70, of Parsons, passed away at 9:41 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Darvin Dale Gilliland was born on August 5, 1955, to Harold Leroy and Edith Mae (Wallace) Gilliland in Eldon, Missouri. He grew up and attended school in Chetopa, where he graduated from Chetopa High School.
Following high school, Darvin joined the...
Phillip A. Boring
June 12, 2026
Phillip Alan Boring, 80, of Parsons, passed away at 2:18 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2026, at University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas.
He was born on September 15, 1945, to Homer R. and Dorothy L. (Merling) Boring in Parsons, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1964. Following high school,...
McHenry "Big Mack" Harris
June 11, 2026
McHenry "Big Mack" Harris, 73, of Parsons, passed away at 12:19 a.m., Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Good Samaritan in Parsons.
McHenry Harris was born on October 13, 1952, in Monroe, LA, to Joseph and Katie E. (Edwards) Harris.
Upon relocating to Parsons, Kansas, he embarked on a career path that demonstrated his commitment to service and hard work. He initially worked...
Arlice G. Smith
June 10, 2026
Arlice G. Smith, 89, of Oregon, Wisconsin, and formerly of Parsons, Kansas, passed away, June 10, 2026, at The Beehive Homes of Oregon.
Arlice was a loving wife and mother, and generous sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She also spent most of her life devoted to her social work responsibilities at the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center. She had stated...
Oliver Dillon Jarman
June 6, 2026
Oliver D. Jarman, infant, of Edna, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri.
Visitation will be Friday, June 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, Parsons.
Memorials are suggested to The Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons,...
Jalen D. Green
June 3, 2026
Jalen Dior Green, 29, passed away on June 3, 2026, in Pittsburg, Kansas.
Jalen was born on August 21, 1996, in Detroit, Michigan, to Robin Green and Terri Lyn (Addis) Nutt.
Jalen grew up in Parsons, Kansas, where he graduated from Parsons High School in 2015. His journey after high school was unique and impressive; he pursued a career as a professional...
Randy Brown
May 31, 2026
Randy Brown, 67, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his residence.
Randy Joe Brown was born on May 24, 1959, to Jack D. and Sandra Lee (McDonald) Brown in Parsons. He grew up and attended school in Erie and St. Paul, graduating from Erie High School in 1977. Following high school, he earned an associate’s degree.
A talented...
Walter J. "Woody" Taylor
May 29, 2026
Walter J. “Woody” Taylor, III, 56, of Parsons and formerly of Chetopa, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.
He was born on December 21, 1969, to Walter J. and Forestine (Caldwell) Taylor, II, in Parsons, Kansas. As a young boy, he grew up in Chetopa and attended school in Columbus. While attending Chetopa High School,...
Yuphamia D. Cash
May 24, 2026
Yuphamia D. Cash, 61, of Parsons, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.
She was born on September 3, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James and Yuphamia (Terrell) Johnson. Yuphamia lived a life marked by dedication, love, and steadfast commitment to her family.
Yuphamia devoted much of her career to roles...
Myrtle J. Corle
May 13, 2026
Myrtle J. Corle, 76, of McCune, passed away at 2:04 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her home.
Myrtle Joanne Hellyer was born on July 17, 1949, to Leonard Grover and Katherine Irene (Meloy) Hellyer in Caney, Kansas.
On August 24, 1979, Myrtle and Robert Earl Corle were united in marriage in Delaware, Oklahoma. For many years, the couple worked together as...
Norman Arvon O'Brien
May 12, 2026
Arvon O’Brien, 63, of Mound Valley, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home.
Norman Arvon O’Brien was born on June 4, 1962, to Lawrence Eugene and Florence Caroline (Barragar) O'Brien in Independence, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Labette County, graduating from Labette County High School in 1980. He continued his education at Coffeyville Community College...
