Obituaries
Mathew T. Burchett
Mathew T. (Ross) Burchett, 31, of Parsons died early Sunday, July 18, 2010, because of longstanding complications from diabetes. He was born on Oct. 22, 1978, in Chanute to Glenda Shultz. He spent most of his life between Chanute, Coffeyville and Parsons and was raised by his mother and stepfather, Raymond T. Swafford. He loved his dogs and enjoyed camping and fishing. He also enjoyed visiting with family and friends, especially his niece...
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Carilyn M. Clark
CHERRYVALE — Carilyn M. Clark, 86, of Cherryvale died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Mercy Hospital upon arrival. She was born Feb. 10, 1924, at Cherryvale the daughter of Leo and Delma Ragan. She attended Cherryvale schools and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1942. Mrs. Clark worked at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant in Parsons for a time during World War II. On Nov. 10, 1944, she married John S. Clark. The family moved throughout th...
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Sigsbee B. ‘Sig’ Carey
Sigsbee B. “Sig” Carey, 89, of Parsons died at 11:27 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in the emergency room at Labette Health. He had been in his usual health and death was not expected. He was born Dec. 9, 1920, in Grove, Okla., to Bruce Freeman and Ethel (Layman) Carey. He grew up in Grove where he attended schools. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the 88th Infantry Division. While serving 23 months in the European...
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Richard V. Cloke
PITTSBURG — Richard V. Cloke, 91, of Pittsburg, formerly of Chanute, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg following an illness. He was born Jan. 16, 1919, in Parsons the son of Roy G. and Hazel P. (Babcock) Cloke. He was a member of the 1936 Chanute state championship basketball team, graduating that same year. He attended two years at Chanute Junior College before entering the U.S. Army Air Corps in ...
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Martha L. Stokes
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Martha L. Stokes, 76, of Carthage, Mo., died at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at the Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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Sigsbee B. ‘Sig’ Carey
Sigsbee B. “Sig” Carey, 89, of Parsons died at 11:27 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in the emergency room at Labette Health in Parsons. He had been in his usual health and death was not expected. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Carey. He is survived by four sons, Ed Carey of Garden Grove, Calif., Carl Carey and Robert “Bob” Carey, both of Parsons, and Bill Carey of Owasso, Okla. Complete obituary information and funeral arran...
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Thelma Marie Austin
CHERRYVALE — Thelma Marie Austin, 90, of Cherryvale died Monday, July 19, 2010, at Elmhaven East in Parsons. She was born Oct. 12, 1919, in Blue Jacket, Okla., to Preston Lewis and Clara Lillian (Dale) Speer. She attended the Jones Spur School through the eighth grade and then Vinita school system through the ninth grade. She married James Earl Austin on Feb. 15, 1939, in Miami, Okla. He preceded her in death in October 1982. She was empl...
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Tommy Kenneth ‘Buck’ Rhodes
IOLA — Tommy Kenneth “Buck” Rhodes, 83, of rural Iola died Friday, July 16, 2010, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 25, 1926, in Neodesha to James Frederick “Fred” and Mary Ellen (Allman) Rhodes. He attended school in LaHarpe and then served overseas in the U.S. Army during World War II. On Dec. 28, 1946, he married Verle M. Williams. She survives of the home. He worked for Kansas Gas and Electric. Other survivo...
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Lawrence ‘Lee’ McCulley
OSWEGO — Lawrence “Lee” McCulley, 86, of Oswego died at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. Survivors include his wife, Edna J. McCulley of the home; two sons, Danny R. McCulley of Henderson, Nev., and Matthew J. McCulley of Columbus; two daughters, Connie S. Pogue of North Hatsfields, Mass., and Beverly J. Walker of Inola, Okla.; a brother, Lowell McCulley of Centerville, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-...
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David Allen O’Neal
CHETOPA — David Allen O’Neal, 56, of Chetopa died at his home Wednesday, July 14, 2010. He was born Jan. 27, 1954, in Columbus to William Paul “Bud” and Olive Faye (Seitz) O’Neal. Through the years, he worked as a laborer in construction. Survivors include a son, Shawn Wayne O’Neal, of Parsons; a daughter, Nichole Mullins of Parsons; a stepson, Ray Evans of Miami, Okla.; a brother, Dan O’Neal of Arizona; and three sisters, Pat Rion of S...
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Kenneth L. Kuffler
Kenneth L. Kuffler, 91, of Parsons died at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Labette Health. He had been in failing health for several years. He was born Sept. 26, 1918, in Parsons to Andrew and Mary (Bordall) Kuffler. As a young boy, he grew up on the family farm northeast of Parsons, where he attended Stone Palace School. He served in the U.S. Army Tank Corps from 1942 to 1945 in Oahu and Saipan. Following his honorable discharge, he move...
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Everett Lee Couch Sr.
Everett Lee Couch Sr., 80, of Parsons went to be with the Lord at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. He was born Aug. 7, 1929, at Chouteau, Okla., a son of George Nolan and Meda (Keener) Couch. He started school at Big Cabin, Okla., but later moved with his family to Welch, Okla., where he graduated from high school in 1947. While in high school, he worked at Van Osborne Drug Store at Welch. Following h...
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Victor ‘Ron’ Wilkerson
Victor “Ron” Wilkerson, 68, a longtime Parsons science teacher, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Galichia Heart Hospital in Wichita. He had been critically ill the past three days. He was born Aug. 10, 1941, in Parsons to Victor W. and Ladine M. (Sharp) Wilkerson. He graduated from Parsons High School in 1959 and earned both a bachelor of science and a master of science degree from Pittsburg State University. He began his teachin...
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Mathew T. Burchett
Mathew T. Burchett, 31, of Parsons died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, in the emergency room at Labette Health in Parsons. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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Thelma ‘Jean’ Yockey
Thelma “Jean” Yockey, 86, of Parsons died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Labette Health. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Yockey, on Nov. 12, 1979. There will be a private committal service at a future date. Arrangements are under the direction of Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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Jesse A. Phillips
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Jesse A. Phillips, 84, of Webb City, Mo., died at 12:20 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin. He was born May 23, 1926, at St. Paul to Johnny Leroy and Ruby (Uhler) Phillips. He was raised in St. Paul and attended school there. On Dec. 26, 1949, he married Mary Norton in Erie. He was employed with Altamont USD 506. Survivors include his wife, Mary K. Phillips of Webb City; three sons,...
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Patricia Ann Barber
Patricia Ann Barber, 46, of Parsons died at her home early Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons will announce complete obituary details and funeral arrangements later. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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David Roseberry
CHANUTE — Dave Roseberry, 87, died on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at his home in Chanute. David Clayne Roseberry was born May 20, 1923, at Holly, Colo., to Lee and Maudie (Smith) Roseberry. Mr. Roseberry retired from Chanute Manufacturing Co. in 1985. In 1944, he married Mary Agnes Reed. They later divorced. On Dec. 14, 1967, he married Sharon Berry in Miami, Okla. She survives of the home. Survivors include three daughters, Becky Neville of The W...
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David Allen O’Neal
CHETOPA — David Allen O’Neal, 56, of Chetopa died at his home Wednesday, July 14, 2010. He had been in failing health. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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Lloyd E. Horton
ST. PAUL — Lloyd E. Horton, 86, of St. Paul died at 3 a.m. Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul. He was born Jan. 5, 1924, in St. Paul to Julius A. and Della F. (Spoonemore) Horton. As a young boy, he grew up on the family farm at St. Paul and was a 1942 graduate of St. Paul High School. On May 26, 1943, he entered the U.S. Navy and served his country during World War II. Following his honorable discharge ...
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