Jan 7, 2026

Betty J. Swanwick, 83, of Parsons, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home.

Betty Jane McCartney was born on June 17, 1942, to Clarence and Emma (Knight) McCartney in rural Labette County. She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School.

For many years, Betty worked in the healthcare industry, including for Home Medical and...

Jan 6, 2026

Ruth M. Lavender, 81, of rural Altamont, passed away at 1:51 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Ruth Marie Adams was born on March 30, 1944, to W. Glenn and Hazel (Westervelt) Adams in Hallowell, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Labette County, graduating from Labette County Community High School in 1962.

On September...

Jan 4, 2026

David L. Nicholas, 80, of Altamont, passed away at 3:25 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.

He was born on July 20, 1945, to Myron and Iliff (Burkey) Nicholas in Emporia, Kansas. After graduating from Hamilton High School in 1963, David earned a Bachelor of Science in History from Pittsburg State University and a Master of...

Jan 1, 2026

Priscilla Jones, 98, of Altamont, passed away at 8:58 p.m., Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Labette Health.

Priscilla Hockett was born on December 13, 1927, to Samuel M. and Frances Hope (Botts) Hockett in rural Mound Valley, Kansas. She grew up in Oklahoma until age twelve, then the family moved to Texas for three years before settling back in Kansas, where...

Dec 29, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Cheryl Paxson announces her passing, peacefully in the morning hours of Monday, December 29, 2025. She spent her final days with her immediate family by her side, lovingly cared for by the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Cheryl was deeply cherished by her family and friends. Her room...

Dec 29, 2025

Michael R. Lattin, 83, of Erie and formerly of Parsons, passed away the morning of Monday, December 29, 2025, at his home.

Michael Roberts Lattin was born on June 28, 1942, to Horrace and Genevieve (Lockrem) Lattin in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up and attended school in Minnesota, graduating from high school in Blue Earth, Minnesota, in 1960.

Following high school, Michael...

Dec 28, 2025

Mary Burrows, 74, of Chetopa, passed away at 10:26 a.m., Sunday, December 28, 2025, at her residence.

Mary Jane Camper was born on January 25, 1951, to Glen and Mildred (Baker) Camper in Chetopa, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Chetopa, graduating from Chetopa High School.

She enjoyed the outdoors, especially going fishing and taking care of her chickens and...

Dec 23, 2025

Lois Kay Vail, 83, of Parsons, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

Lois Kay was born on May 4, 1942, in Woodward, Oklahoma, to Eddie Lee Alldredge and Isma Fothergill. She and her sister, Carolyn, spent their early years being raised by their grandparents in Woodward. After Eddie Lee returned home from World War II and...

Dec 22, 2025

Ellis  B. LeBeau, 72, of Chetopa, passed away at 2:36 p.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Columbus. He is survived by his wife, EldaRae, of the home.

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

Nov 27, 2025

Jerry E. Dye, 65, of Chetopa, passed away the afternoon of Thursday, November 28, 2025, at his home.

The graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 5, 2025, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopa.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Nov 24, 2025

Patsy C. Kenworthy, 78, of Mound Valley, passed away the morning of Monday, November 24, 2025, at Labette Health.

Patsy Christene Lewis was born on January 5, 1947, to Christopher and Joanna D. (Beardmore) Lewis in Parsons, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Dennis.

After marrying her high school sweetheart, Jack Kenworthy, the couple lived in numerous places because of...

Nov 22, 2025

Lola G. Nash, 74, of Parsons, passed away at 9:32 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at her residence.

Lola Gemella Nash was born on September 1, 1951, to Henry and Hilda L. (Mitchell) Nash in Parsons. She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School.

For a time, she worked at Parsons Precision Products. She worked at Ruskins...

Nov 20, 2025

Rebekah L. Ghering, 73, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Labette Health.

Rebekah Lou Malick was born on January 27, 1952, in Louisiana. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Parsons, where she grew up and attended school, graduating from Parsons High School.

Her life was devoted to caring for her family. A...

Nov 18, 2025

Kevin R. Seibert, 61, of rural Parsons, passed away at his home the night of Tuesday, November 18, 2025, after a tough, courageous battle with cancer.

Kevin Ray Seibert was born on April 3, 1964, to Ernest James and Carol June (Castle) Seibert in Parsons, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Labette County High School in...

Nov 11, 2025

Jennifer Ellen "Jennie" Stevenson, 50, of Parsons, Kansas, left this world on November 11, 2025 her journey complete after a brief illness.

Born on September 18, 1975, in Parsons to Frank Stevenson and Diana (Riffel) Stevenson, Jennie grew up in Topeka as the youngest and only daughter with two older brothers. Life was not always easy for...

Nov 6, 2025

Retired First Sergeant, Henry A. Gatewood Jr., 84, passed away the morning of Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Labette Health in Parsons.

Henry Arthur Gatewood was born on July 6, 1941, to Henry and Maxine Laura Lee (Darkis) Gatewood in Parsons.  While growing up in Parsons, he attended Douglass School and graduated from Parsons West High School.  ...

Nov 1, 2025

Craig E. Basoco, 61, of Chetopa, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his home.

Craig Ernest Basoco was born on September 15, 1964, to Ernest Jasso and Patricia Marie (Price) Basoco in Los Angeles, California.  He grew up and attended school in southern California.  After completing his freshman year in high school, he moved with his...

Oct 28, 2025

Raymond Paulie, 68, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home.

He was born on October 8, 1957, to John Joseph Paulie, Sr. and Theresa Marie (Westhoff) Paulie in Parsons.  He grew up and attended school in St. Paul.

Most of his working career, he worked for the Neosho County...

Oct 27, 2025

Kathleen Gerdes, 81, of Altamont, passed away the afternoon of Monday, October 27, 2025, at her home.

Kathleen Sue Beaty was born on August 11, 1944, to Evert Cleon and Frankie Virginia (Conklin) Beaty in San Diego, California.  She grew up and attended school in Parsons.  After graduating from high school, Kathleen attended Kansas State University for...

Oct 25, 2025

Kenneth E. "Hungry" Strickland, 89, of Columbus, passed away surrounded by his family, Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Freeman West, Joplin, Missouri.

Kenneth Eugene Strickland was born on March 30, 1936, to Walter and Minnie Belle (Needham) Strickland in rural Oswego, Kansas.  He grew up and attended school in Chetopa, graduating in 1954 from Chetopa High School....