KLKC Obituaries, Parsons, KS (2026)

04/10/2026

Jeffrey L. 'Jeff" Shumate, 71, of Erie, passed away at 5:21 a.m., Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the HCA Health One Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Erie Christian Church with The Reverend Wayne Shaw. Burial will be held in the Hartford Cemetery near Hartford, Kansas at a later date.

04/09/2026

Clara Lillie (Jagels) Grannemann went home to Jesus on April 7, 2026 at the age of 102. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Fellowship Hall of Immanuel Lutheran Church prior to the funeral service. Clara’s funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 673 West 680th Avenue, rural Hepler, Kansas. Interment will be following the service at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, 800 North Hwy 3, rural Hepler.

Clara was born September 12, 1923 to Theodore and Lillie (Mein) Jagels of rural Hepler, Kansas. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School, graduated from Helper High School in 1941, and attended Central Business College of Kansas City. In 1942, Clara worked in Kansas City at Kansas City Life Ins. Co. and for the City offices of Kansas City.

On March 4, 1951, Clara married Ben Grannemann at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Helper, and together they operated their farm in the rural Hepler area. They happily shared 64 years of married life together before Ben preceded her in death on May 14, 2015. She enjoyed spending time with her family, painting, playing the piano and card games, especially pitch, with family and friends. Clara was a devoted member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, Tuesday Bible Study and Gem Seekers Study Club. Clara was devoted to the Lord, read her Bible daily and was an inspiration of faith to her family. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by family and friends.

She is survived by her son, Ken Grannemann (Debbie), Woodbridge, Virginia; daughters Karen Zuzzio (Ted), Baldwin City, Kansas; Laura McClain (Vic), Natchitoches, Louisiana; Six grandchildren: Tiffany Chapa (Dan); Sarah Grannemann; Stacy Hutchins (Jeff); Tony Zuzzio; Amanda Kunec (Alex); and Keegan McClain and ten great grandchildren: Justin and Mark Chapa, Vivienne Dogbatse, Brylar Gildart, Rya Zuzzio, Eli and Ella Kunec, Colette, Ian, and Ava McClain. She was preceded in death by her husband Ben; three brothers, Paul, Alwin and Otto Jagels; and her sister, Hildegard Grannemann.

04/08/2026

Weston Thomas Franklin, 18 month old son of Austin Joyce and Makenzee Franklin, died on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2026 in the Thayer Christian Church with Pastor B.J. Wall officiating. Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday at the Thayer Christian Church where friends may call after 5:00 p.m., Thursday.

Weston was born October 2, 2024 in Chanute. Weston enjoyed dancing to every song and commercial he heard, animals, tractors, fire trucks, race cars, and he especially enjoyed cookies and his bubbas. Weston really loved riding in the combine with his Uncle John and Pappa.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, of the home, are his brothers, Hunter, Ely, and Hudson Joyce; his grandparents, Stephanie and Frank Herod, Christopher and Kathy Franklin, Kimberly and Kirk Jones, Tommy and Lisa Joyce; his aunts, Myleigh Franklin, Chattlyn Franklin, Layla Joyce, Laynee Joyce; his uncles, Kreed Franklin, Joeseph Franklin, Dallas Joyce, and his wife, Lakota; his great-grandparents, Larry and Shirley Franklin, Joe and Shirley Morton, Dean Joyce; numerous great-aunts and great-uncles.
Weston was blessed with his Auntie KK and Sam and his Uncle Rone.
Weston was preceded in death by his aunt, Keisha Joyce and his great-grandparents, Donna Joyce, Bill Tatman, Joyce Potter, Connie and Chuck Jones.
Weston’s family would like to thank everyone for their support and a special thank you to all of the first responders and medical staff who cared for our special boy.

04/07/2026

John L. Santos, 81, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Friday, April 3, 2026, at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa.John Lee Santos was born on July 6, 1945, to William L. and Angela M. (Asebedo) Santos in Parsons, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1964.

From 1965 to 1967, John honorably served in the United States Army, spending one year in Vietnam during which he was awarded two decorations for his service. He continued his education at Neosho Community College, Wichita State University and then attended the police academy through University of Kansas.

John worked for the Parsons Police Department and the Labette County Attorney’s Office. Until his retirement due to disability in 1991, he was an engineer for the Katy Railroad and then Union Pacific.

He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Over the years, John was active in the Parsons community. He served on the city Planning Commission. He was also a past Post Commander of the Brown-Bishop, VFW Post 704 in Parsons.

One of his favorite pastimes was fishing.

He is survived by his niece, Mary Jo Durkin, and her husband, Brian, of Parsons.

John was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gay, on July 21, 2025; and sister, Mary Frances Ramirez.

There will be a private family inurnment at Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons.

04/07/2026

Kathy F. Brinson, 76, passed away at her home in Parsons, Kansas on April 3, 2026.A visitation will be held on April 7, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, 405 Main Street, Parsons, Kansas. The funeral service will be April 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, Parsons, Kansas. Burial will immediately follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons.

Kathy Fern Woods was born September 26, 1949, in Grenada, Mississippi, to W***y Raymond and Fern (Birdsong) Woods.

Kathy devoted much of her working life to serving others with kindness and dedication. Kathy worked in retail customer service until her retirement in 2019.

Throughout her life, Kathy cherished family gatherings, especially cookouts and holidays. Spending time surrounded by family was a source of great joy to her and an enduring part of her legacy. Her interests extended beyond family, as she was passionate about writing children’s books, camping, and enjoying peaceful days at the lake watching her husband fish, while she enjoyed a good book. Kathy also delighted in playing pool and bowling, engaging in activities that brought her much happiness and relaxation.

She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend known for her unwavering support and encouragement to her family and everyone she met.

Kathy is survived by her loving children Steven Brinson and Daniel Brinson, both residents of Parsons, Kansas, and Tammy Bruner and her husband Eric of Jasper, Missouri. She was a proud grandmother to seventeen grandchildren and a devoted great-grandmother to numerous great-grandchildren. Kathy’s siblings, all residing in Mississippi, include Billy Ray Woods, Paulette Bennett, Debbie Yates, Eloise Turner, and Lisa Darby.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Brinson, son Phillip W. Brinson, and siblings Laura Faulkner, Terry Lee Woods, Sedatha Durham, Edward Woods, and William Woods.

04/06/2026

Kathy F. Brinson, 76, passed away at her home in Parsons, Kansas on April 3, 2026. A visitation will be held on April 7, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, 405 Main Street, Parsons, Kansas. The funeral service will be April 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, Parsons, Kansas. Burial will immediately follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons.

Kathy Fern Woods was born September 26, 1949, in Grenada, Mississippi, to W***y Raymond and Fern (Birdsong) Woods.

Kathy devoted much of her working life to serving others with kindness and dedication. Kathy worked in retail customer service until her retirement in 2019.

Throughout her life, Kathy cherished family gatherings, especially cookouts and holidays. Spending time surrounded by family was a source of great joy to her and an enduring part of her legacy. Her interests extended beyond family, as she was passionate about writing children’s books, camping, and enjoying peaceful days at the lake watching her husband fish, while she enjoyed a good book. Kathy also delighted in playing pool and bowling, engaging in activities that brought her much happiness and relaxation.

She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend known for her unwavering support and encouragement to her family and everyone she met.

Kathy is survived by her loving children Steven Brinson and Daniel Brinson, both residents of Parsons, Kansas, and Tammy Bruner and her husband Eric of Jasper, Missouri. She was a proud grandmother to seventeen grandchildren and a devoted great-grandmother to numerous great-grandchildren. Kathy’s siblings, all residing in Mississippi, include Billy Ray Woods, Paulette Bennett, Debbie Yates, Eloise Turner, and Lisa Darby.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Brinson, son Phillip W. Brinson, and siblings Laura Faulkner, Terry Lee Woods, Sedatha Durham, Edward Woods, and William Woods.

04/06/2026

Glenda Hodgden, 73, of Galesburg, passed away at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2026 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Her husband, L.D. Hodgden preceded her in death on March 13, 2025.

Complete obituary details and arrangements will be announced by the Carson-Wall Funeral Home of Parsons.

04/03/2026

Jeanne McCallum, 71, of Parsons, died at 6:40 P.M., Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Freeman Hospital West in Joplin. Among survivors is her husband, Peter, of the home.

Further obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the CARSON-WALL FUNERAL HOME later.

04/02/2026

Jimmy Lee Anderson, 75, died at 3:00 P.M., Monday, March 30, 2026 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, April 6, 2026 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Pastor Christie Walker officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 5:00 Sunday at the CARSON-WALL FUNERAL HOME.

He was born September 14, 1950 at the former Mercy Hospital at Parsons, a son of Ralph Harold and Goldie Maxine (Miller) Anderson. He grew up at Parsons and attended school here. He first began working with his father who was a general contractor and then worked for a fiberglass manufacturing company in Altamont. He had many self-taught trades and worked many years as a painter at Larry Allen’s Body Shop. He also worked many years at Power Flame, retiring in 2012.

On March 21, 1973 he was united in marriage to Cassie Fay Whittley at Parsons. She preceded him in death on December 13, 2007.

He was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed old cars, fishing, camping, trail walking and spending time with family. He was a collector of many things and was artistic in many ways.

Survivors include: one son and daughter in-law – Freed and Candi Anderson, Port Huron, MI; five grandchildren – Chance Whittley, and his fiancée, Brittney Spear, Neosho, MO, Loreli Whittley, Parsons, KS, Kenzie Foster, Port Huron, MI, Keely MacDonald, Port Huron, MI, Hannah MacDonald, Port Huron, MI; Seven great-grandchildren – Celena Whittley, Neosho, MO, Raelynn Whittley, Neosho, MO, Gavin Foster, Port Huron, MI, Amelia Foster, Port Huron, MI, Kye Foster, Port Huron, MI, Ellianna Whittley, Neosho, MO, Winston Whittley, Neosho, MO; three brothers – Wayne Anderson, Webb City, MO, Art Anderson, Neosho, MO, Jerry Anderson, Dennis, KS; three sisters – Wanda Noe, Parsons, KS, Linda Pirnie, Kansas City, MO, Sandra McReynolds, Joplin, MO. He was preceded in death by one daughter – Tonya Lee Davis on January 16, 2010; one brother – Martin Marty Anderson on May 11, 2005.

04/01/2026

Susan Graham of Kansas passed away on Mar 26, 2026. Her obituary will be put online later.

03/30/2026

Matthew H. Carrillo, 78, of Parsons, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Elmhaven Nursing Home, Parsons, Kansas.

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

03/30/2026

Cathy Ann McWilliams, 78, a lifelong resident of Girard, died at 11:10 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2026 in the Girard Medical Center. Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date.

Cathy was born September 21, 1947 in Girard, a daughter of Archibald Kirkwood and Dorothy Marie (Hackworth) Mellish. She grew up in Girard and graduated from Girard High School.

Cathy married Billy L. McWilliams, Sr. on March 4, 1966 in Columbus, Kansas and they recently celebrated 60 years together. Billy survives of the home.

Cathy worked as a cook at the Girard Grade School and Girard High School for 27 years before cooking at the Crawford County jail for 7 years. She also babysat for numerous children.

Cathy was a member of the First Christian Church in Girard and she enjoyed her family, camping, cooking, baking, sewing, and crocheting.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, of the home,

are a son, James McWilliams, and his wife, Leigh, of Lowell, Arkansas; a grandson, Adam Lee McWilliams of Girard; her sister, Claudia Nichols of Mobile, Alabama.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Billy L. McWilliams, Jr., on June 14, 2025, her brother, James Lee Mellish, in July of 1970, her sisters, Archie Kay Mellish, in October of 2002 and Pam Mellish, in December of 2023.

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