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10/13/2026

John R. Morgan, 72, of Parsons, passed away Thursday morning, October 8, 2026 at Freeman Health in Joplin. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Parsons. Burial will follow in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Parsons. Burial will follow in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

He was born on July 27, 1954 in Parsons to Roy L. and Frances A. “Sally” (Shepard) Morgan.

John grew up in Parsons and graduated from Parsons High School in 1972. He graduated with an accounting degree from Wichita State University in 1976. In 1977, John returned to Parsons to work with his father at Roy’s Auto Service which was established in 1968. John retired from Roy’s Auto on December 31, 2025.

John was a member of the Katy golf course and loved golfing with his group of golfing friends, and the weekly card games he participated in. He enjoyed maintaining his yard, playing with his dogs and visiting with people. John loved the time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren which included attending NASCAR races, and family vacations, especially the family cruise to Alaska.

He and Martha Jane Anspach were married on June 10, 1983 in Miami, Ok. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include a son, Tony Yanez (Cassy) of Parsons and Amy Johnson (Jay) of Galesburg; grandchildren, Tonie Nelson (Adam), Nathan Yanez, Kramer Kennedy, Kylee Collier (Braton), Keaton Kennedy (Jaelin) and Christian Smith (Peighton); great-grandchildren, Maddox and Nolan Nelson, Emiyah, Adelyn and Maveryck Kennedy, Avery Smith, and one expected soon; sister, Iris Standridge (Andy) of Raymore, MO; brother, Allen Morgan (Sara) of Topeka, KS; aunts Jo Good of Oswego and Katie Good of Chanute; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

10/13/2026

Julie M. Tate, 85, of Parsons, passed away at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Parsons. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Dennis. Friends may come to the funeral home to view and sign the register.

10/13/2026

Sharon Vail Tennison, 78, of Girard, died at 9:10 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2026 in the Medicalodge in Frontenac, Kansas where she had been residing for approximately 3 years. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at the Pleasanton Cemetery with Pastor Rick Prideaux officiating. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Friends may call between 1:00 p.m., until 5:00 p.m., Tuesday at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home.

Sharon was born July 19, 1948 in Pleasanton, Kansas, a daughter of Herschel Leon Vail and Iris Evelyn (Baucom). She grew up and attended schools in Pleasanton and she graduated from Pleasanton High School.

Sharon married Billy Tennison on July 12, 1996 in Humansville, Missouri and Billy preceded her in death on March 1, 2010.

Sharon worked as a CNA and Med Aide at Humansville for over 20 years and briefly in the Iola area while living in Mildred, Kansas. She moved to Girard in 1999 and worked at the Heritage Nursing Home for several years.

Sharon enjoyed her family and spending time with them, taking care of her animals including her cats and dogs, and fishing.

Survivors include her son, Joshua Vail, of Girard, her grandchildren Carlie Vail, of Pittsburg, Kansas and Joshua Vail, of Las Vegas, Nevada, 4 half-brothers and half-sisters, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Sharon was preceded in death by her brothers, Dennis Vail and Darrell Vail, her sister, Linda Richey, and Joshua’s fiancé, Aimee M. Bennett, on January 24, 2023.

10/12/2026

Nancy C. Varner, 77, of Parsons, passed away at 4:25 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2025, at the Presbyterian Manor in Parsons. The Carson-Wall Funeral Home of Parsons will announce further obituary information and service arrangements.

10/08/2026

John R. Morgan 72, of Parsons, passed away Thursday morning, October 8, 2026 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. His wife, Martha survives of the home. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Carson-Wall Funeral Home.

10/06/2026

Nathan M. Mordica, 49, of Joplin, formerly of Parsons, passed away Saturday evening, October 3, 2026 at Labette Health in Parsons. His wife Miranda survives of the home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2026 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church (812 Pearl Ave) in Joplin. Burial will follow in Osborn Memorial Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 9, 2026 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with the family receiving friends until 8:00 p.m.
Carson-Wall Funeral Home of Parsons is in charge of arrangements.

10/06/2026

Michael “Mike” Muncy, 60, formally of Racine, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, at 12:20 p.m. in Neosho, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 Sunday evening, October 11, 2026 at the PIERCE-CARSON-WALL FUNERAL HOME at Erie.

Mike was born on April 20, 1966, in Wichita, Kansas, to Roy George and Vida Aliene Muncy. He was a hardworking man who spent many years working in the construction field, taking pride in providing for his family, and never being afraid of hard work.

To those who knew him, Mike was much more than a hard worker. He was a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who leaves behind memories that will live on in the hearts of the people who loved him.

Mike had a passion for working on cars and could spend hours turning wrenches and bringing old vehicles back to life. He enjoyed riding four-wheelers, fishing, and grilling, especially when those things gave him an opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Music was also a big part of Mike's life, and the songs he loved will forever bring memories of him back to those who knew him.

Most of all, Mike loved his family. He is survived by his children: Jennifer Parnell of Springfield, Missouri, Michael Muncy Jr of Neosho, Missouri, Travis Phillips of Joplin, Missouri, Kimberley Phillips of Joplin, Missouri, and James Sumpter of Galena, Kansas. He leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, who will carry his memory forward for generations to come.

Mike is survived by his mother, Vida Aliene Muncy of Erie, Kansas, his sister, Karen Boulanger of Erie, Kansas, his niece, Destiny Dick of Bixby, Oklahoma, and his nephew, Brian Muncy of Jasper, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy George Muncy.

Mike's life was made up of the simple things that often mean the most: time spent with family, a good meal on the grill, the sound of an engine running, a fishing trip, a ride on a four-wheeler, and music playing in the background. Those moments may seem ordinary, but they are the memories his family will treasure most.

Though our hearts are broken by his passing, Mike's memory will continue through his children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and everyone whose life he touched. His hands may no longer be turning wrenches, his voice may no longer fill the room, and his chair may sit empty, but the love he gave and the memories he created will never be gone.

Rest easy, Dad. You will always be loved, always be remembered, and never be forgotten.

10/06/2026

David F. Willsie, of Lincoln, NE passed away in his sleep on the night of October 1st, 2026. Condolences can be sent to the Carson-Wall Funeral Home of Parsons, KS. David will be laid to rest at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Parsons with a service taking place at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 9, 2026 at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery Patio.

David was born January 4, 1951 to his parents, Fillmore E. and Cecilia A. Willsie (Lusebrink), of Parsons. David grew up in Parsons attending Grammar School, and Junior and High School alongside his three younger sisters, Sandra, Debra, and Barbra. David talked of fond childhood memories of fishing with his dad and sisters on the Neosho River. He also admired his mother’s excellent cooking and took a love of food through life. While in high school, David met Sherrie Hess of Altamont, KS, and eventually proposing with Sherrie accepting.

David went on to Pittsburg State University where he obtained a B.S. in Biology. He went on to work for different railroads in his youth, eventually specializing in industrial hygiene and working on his graduate degree. From there, David had an impressive career, serving as the Safety Director for the state of Kansas, and Safety Director of Burlington Northern Railroad. He eventually started his own business, DFW & Associates, providing safety, environmental health, and industrial hygiene services and training. He was persevering in building a successful business for himself and his family.

David married Sherrie on December 27, 1980, in Altamont with friends and family present. They had their two sons, Philip and Grant, in Downers Grove, IL. From there, David and his family moved to Topeka, KS, and then to Lincoln, NE. Lincoln is where he raised his family and he and Sherrie remained.

In his spare time David enjoyed coin collecting, a hobby from his youth he turned into a business as well. He also loved watching sports (Nebraska Cornhuskers football, KC Chiefs football, and KU Basketball). He also had an impressive hat collection he’d wear year round, especially while sitting on his beloved deck. He was a loyal husband and father, and shared with his sons his wisdom of how to be successful in life through patience and hard work. He gave Philip and Grant every possible advantage to succeed in life. David had a quick wit, loved to engage in a lively debate, and not much went past his watchful eye, letting him take care of his family in the most meaningful way.

David is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Philip, and sister, Sandra. David is survived by his wife, Sherrie, his sons Philip (Mary), Grant (Josh); and grandchildren Fillmore, Harvey, and Olive; and sisters Debra and Barbra. He will be truly missed by those who knew him well and loved him the most.

10/02/2026

Samantha Renee Morris, 19, of Parsons, died at 7:47 A.M., Thursday, October 1, 2026 at the Oklahoma University Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City after a second battle with Leukemia that was diagnosed on September 14. Funeral services will be held at 10”00 A.M., Friday, October 9, 2026 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home with Blade Dildine officiating. Burial will be in the Hatch Cemetery at Uniontown.

She was born January 17, 2007 at Parsons, a daughter of Andre Jay Morris and Mindy Ann (Ward) Queen. She grew up in Parsons and first attended Meadowview Grade School, then two years at L.C.H.S., before transferring to the Parsons High School, graduating in 2025.

She enjoyed playing video games, art, spending time with her family, journalling and beautician work.

Survivors include: her father – Andre Jay Morris, Parsons; her mother and step-father – Mindy and Nathan Queen, Parsons; one brother – Zachary Queen, Parsons; two sisters – Katy McQuarie, Parsons, Sophia Queen, Parsons; her paternal grandmother – Kathy Feltner, and her husband, Greg, Scammon; her maternal grandmother – Pamala Ward, Parsons; her Paternal step-grandmother – Bonnie Sue Davis, rural Altamont; many aunts, uncles, cousins. She was preceded in death by her step-mother – Nina M. Morris on February 7, 2005; her paternal grandfather – Thomas Moris; and her maternal grandfather – Richard “Rick” Ward.

09/30/2026

Patricia Y. Miller, 76, of Parsons, passed away at 8:55 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2026, at Elmhaven East. No service has been planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.

Patricia Yvonne Miller was born on April 14, 1950, to James Illif and Lois Jean (Lemmon) Miller in Hutchinson, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Hutchison, until she moved with her family to Hawaii at age 14. Then Patricia and her family moved to California, where she graduated from San Clemente High School. Later she lived in North Carolina for a time.

For many years, Patricia worked as a game operator for a traveling carnival.

She attended the First Baptist Church of Parsons.

She enjoyed macrame and crocheting.

In 1967, Patricia and Larry J. Freeman were united in marriage in Dana Pointe, California. The couple later divorced. In 1973, she and J.C. Black were married. The couple later divorced.

Her survivors include two sons, B.W. “Bubba” Freeman, III, and Clarence Joseph Black; two daughters, Lisa Lynn Strickland and Brandy Marie Brenner; one brother, James Adrian Miller; and one sister, Marion Jean McKaskey.

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