Obituaries
Patricia Kay Myers
Patricia Kay Myers, 59, lifelong resident of Parsons, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at her home. She had been in failing health. She was born Jan. 25, 1951, in Parsons to Delbert F. and Beaulah M. (Wilson) Carter. She grew up in Parsons where she attended elementary school and later attended Labette County Community High School in Altamont. She worked at various jobs over the years, including 32nd Street Quick Stop. She married J...
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Jana Myrick
TULSA — Jana (Henderson) Myrick, 56, of Tulsa, a former Parsons resident, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at her home in Tulsa. She was the daughter of Donald E. Henderson of Parsons and the late Peggy Henderson. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by Carson-Wall Funeral Home of Parsons.
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Donald Eugene Hiebsch
HAYS — Donald Eugene Hiebsch, 81, of Hays died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 at his home in Hays. He was born Jan. 28, 1928, in Edna to Frank and Ethel (Finley) Hiebsch. He was a diesel mechanic and worked for Sellers Tractor Co. in Salina for 39 years. He was a corporal in the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the Hays Veterans of Foreign Wars and The Golden Age’s Club at Centennial Towers, Hays. Survivors include twi...
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Evelyn M. Winters
PITTSBURG — Evelyn M. Winters, 84, of Pittsburg died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, in the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Frontenac. She was born March 7, 1926, in Parsons a daughter of Doril and Lola (Nigh) Karr. She grew up and attended schools in Parsons. She married Maurice E. Winters on Sept. 20, 1947, at St. Barbara’s Church in Chicopee. He preceded her in death on May 28, 1980. They lived and farmed in rural Pittsburg from 19...
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John ‘Jack’ Liebig Patrick
ALAMO, Texas — John “Jack” Liebig Patrick, 84, of Alamo, Texas, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Patrick, of the home. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at Oswego Cemetery in Oswego. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa. Complete obituary details will be announced. Online condolences may be ...
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Patricia Kay Myers
Patricia Kay Myers, 59, a lifelong resident of Parsons, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at her home. She had been in failing health. She is survived by her husband, John “Randy” Myers, of the home. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Memorials are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation. These ...
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Ronald D. ‘Ronnie’ Albright
BEAUMONT, Texas — Ronald Dean “Ronnie” Albright, 65, of Beaumont, Texas, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010. A son of the Donald Raymond and Ruby Elvis (Butler) Albright, he was born Jan. 5, 1945, in Amarillo, Texas. Mr. Albright served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. A graduate of Midwestern State University, he received his master’s degree in church music from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. On June 22, 1968, he married Jeane...
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Ronald F. Fager
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Ronald F. Fager, 81, of Columbia, Mo., a former St. Paul resident, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, in Columbia. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by Carson-Wall Funeral Home of St. Paul.
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Dimple Jo Ann ‘Jo’ Baumgardner
JOPLIN — Dimple Jo Ann “Jo” Baumgardner of Joplin passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at the Quaker Hill Manor at Lowell following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 77. Jo was born to William and Anna (Wallace) Pittman on Feb. 28, 1933, at their home in Galena. She attended schools in Galena, graduating as valedictorian from Galena High School in 1951 with many classmates that would remain lifelong friends. She attended Parsons Juni...
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Lee Evans
OSWEGO — Lee Evans, 51, of the Montana community north of Oswego, died at 6:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at his home following a courageous battle with heart disease and cancer. He was born Nov. 4, 1958, in Parsons to Paul and Marian (Mael) Evans. He grew up in Parsons where he attended schools. He served in the United States Army and also the Army Reserve for nine years. He was self-employed for most of his career, but has been disa...
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Virginia Lois Beasley
Virginia Lois Beasley, 75, of Parsons died early Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at her home. She had been in her usual health and death was not expected. She was born June 23, 1935, in Golden Pond, Ky., to Wakefield and Venus May (Richardson) Higgins. As a young child, she moved with her family to Parsons, where she attended schools. She worked at Day & Zimmermann as a production worker for 24 years. She enjoyed flower gardening, fishing and coo...
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Ellis E. Wells
ALTAMONT — Ellis E. Wells, 92, longtime resident of Altamont died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Society of Parsons. He was born April 23, 1918, in Partridge to Louis R. and Myrtle (Hobson) Wells. As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Partridge. He married Alta Nading on Nov. 18, 1938, in Columbus. Following marriage, he farmed in the rural Oswego and Altamont areas, worked as a mechanic at Dwyer’s...
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Judy Gail Merrick
INDEPENDENCE — Judy Gail Merrick, 61, formerly of Mound Valley, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at Regal Estate in Independence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Aug. 1, 1949, in Parsons to Herman and Marie (Greer) Winters. She spent her younger years in Parsons and later moved to Mound Valley. She attended Labette County Community High School in Altamont. Judy enjoyed gardening and spending time with f...
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Lee Evans
OSWEGO — Lee Evans, 51, of the Montana community north of Oswego, died at 6:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at his home following a courageous battle with heart disease and cancer. He is survived by his wife, Patricia “Patty” Evans, of the home. The service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery near Montana. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the...
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Ellis E. Wells
ALTAMONT — Ellis E. Wells, 92, a longtime resident of Altamont, died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Society of Parsons. He is survived by his wife, Alta Wells, of the home. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Altamont. The family will receive friends at 9 a.m. Friday, until service time, at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Altamont. Memorials are suggested to the Al...
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Mary Kathleen Ezernack
Mary Kathleen Ezernack, 63, of Parsons died Friday evening, Oct. 22, 2010. She was born Feb. 9, 1947, in Natchitoches, La., to Clarence and Mattie (Edwards) Ezernack. She grew up in Louisiana, where she worked as a waitress and was a homemaker. She is survived by a daughter, Cathy Wheatcraft of Parsons; and a brother, Clarence Ezernack of Natchitoches, La. She was preceded in death by her parents and two infant children. The body has be...
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Judy Merrick
INDEPENDENCE — Judy Merrick, 61, of Independence, formerly of Mound Valley, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at Regal Estate in Independence. The service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mound Valley Christian Church in Mound Valley. Burial will be in Mound Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Complete obituary details will be announced by the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Fune...
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Virginia Lois Beasley
Virginia Lois Beasley, 75, of Parsons died early Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at her home. She had been in her usual health and death was not expected. The service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. These may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons...
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Wanda Ruth Wilson
EUBANK, Ky. — Wanda Ruth Wilson, 69, of Eubank, Ky., died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Mercy Hospital in Independence. She was born May 27, 1941, to Lee Augustus and Elsie (Blanton) Taylor. She was raised in Kentucky and attended school there. Mrs. Wilson was a housewife. Survivors include her children, Michael Wilson of Casa, Ark., Chakota Ramsey of Parsons and Thomas Wilson of Coffeyville; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; tw...
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Don D. Lyon
ANDOVER — Don D. Lyon, 70, of Andover died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. He was born Nov. 30, 1939, in Parsons to Lloyd and Eloise (Woodruff) Lyon. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Lyon retired after 35 years with Shelter Insurance. He married Ruby Cosby on Jan. 17, 1959, in Miami, Okla. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a cruise. She survives. Mr. Lyon was a devoted husband and father. He was an avid sports fan, especia...
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