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 Myers, 72, of Parsons, passed away at 5:50 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Elmhaven in Parsons, KS.
Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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...
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...
