Ronald Payne Sr., 69, of Parsons passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at his residence. His death was unexpected. The Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons will announce complete obituary details.

E. Dean Lammy, 84, of Parsons died at 12:16 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. His wife, Naomi Lammy, survives of the home. The Carson-Wall Funeral Home of Parsons will ...

Robert Lee “Bob” Barnett, 88, of rural Edna passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at Freeman Hospital, Joplin. His death was unexpected. The service was Dec. 10 at Bartlett Christian Church with burial ...

Donald Lee Gibson, 84, of Parsons passed away on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Parsons. The Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons will announce complete obituary details.

MOUND VALLEY — John R. Rolls, 81, of Mound Valley passed away the morning of Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Labette Health. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Rolls, of the home. The Bath-Forbes-Hoffman ...

Parsons High School student Elijah Hunsley loads a box of food into a recipient’s vehicle for the Stella Wells Christmas Baskets program on Saturday at the former Sutherland’s in Parsons. Recipients ...

William E. ‘Bill’ Todd Sr. William E. “Bill” Todd Sr., 81, of rural Parsons, devoted husband, father and grandfather, lost his battle with COVID-19 at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at the ...

William E. ‘Bill’ Todd Sr. William E. “Bill” Todd Sr., 81, of Parsons died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. His wife, Ruby, survives of the home.

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Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been nice. A nice thing I did this year was help my friend. For Christmas I would please like legos and a cat toy. Love from, Tyce Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I ...

Dear Santa, My name is Weston and I am 6 years old. I live in Erie, KS. This year I have been good. For Christmas, I would like a robot, a Nintendo, and a gold bar. Thank YOU for all that YOU do! Love ...

Established at the Parsons Area Community Foundation, the Latzer Art Award recognizes achievement by fine arts and graphic ...