Rose M. Scott
August 25, 2026
Rose M. Scott, 65, of Chetopa, passed away at 8:13 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Freeman West in Joplin.
The graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Fairview Cemetery in Melrose/rural Chetopa. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.
Complete obituary details will...
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...
Don Cook
August 20, 2026
Maynard D. “Don” Cook, 79, of rural Parsons, passed away at 4:29 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.
Don was born on April 9, 1947, to Maynard W. and Margaret Aline (Lamb) Cook in South Mound, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in rural Neosho County, graduating from Erie High School in 1965....
Edward McAtee
August 4, 2026
Edward J. “Ed” McAtee, 79, of Overland Park and formerly of St. Paul and Newton, passed away at 4:33 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at St. Luke’s South in Overland Park. Devoted to his family, Ed will be remembered for his lifelong love of learning, quick wit, generous spirit, and gift for teaching.
Edward Joseph McAtee was born on April...
Cozetta R. Campbell
August 2, 2026
Cozetta Ray (Porter) Campbell, 60, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, at her home in Parsons, KS.
She was born in Pawnee, OK, on August 17th, 1965.
Cozetta was an award-winning quilter. She sold quilts all over the United States and even sold some to other countries. In her spare time, she enjoyed the great outdoors. She could be found riding her...
Ryan J. Myers
July 29, 2026
With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Ryan J. Myers, age 38. Ryan was born on September 10, 1987, and though his time here was far too short, the impact he made on the lives of those who knew and loved him will last forever.
Ryan was only 18 years old when he met the love...
Barbara L. Cunningham
July 27, 2026
Barbara Louise Cunningham (Bixler, Rhoades), 93, died peacefully at 1:18 a.m, Monday July 27, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO with family by her side. She was born at Mercy Hospital in Parsons, KS on March 14, 1933, to John Edward Rhoades and Mabel Louise Rhoades (Hill).
She loved her family more than life itself. She was our rock, our...
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...
