Carson-Wall Funeral Homes

04/06/2026

Podcast enthusiasts - here's a great listen! Hear from a 74-year old woman who decides after her husband's death to go skydiving, a 3rd generation of beekeepers who lose it all, as well as uncover what loss does to a person.
"If I would be the one who died, what would I like him to be, in what position? Would I like him to enjoy life, to continue doing things with the grandkids, to continue with friendships, to continue normal... and the answer was as immediate, 100% yes. And that opened my eyes all of a sudden - now I am convinced he would like me to do the same thing."

In this episode, we talk to a 74-year-old woman who decides the only way to get over her husband's death is to jump out of an airplane. And to a third generation beekeeper whose entire collection of hives has been stolen - he believes by Russian mobsters. After losing so much can they tell themselve...

04/04/2026

04/03/2026

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.

04/02/2026

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.

04/01/2026

Jimmy Lee Anderson, 75, died at 3:00 P.M., Monday, March 30, 2026 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
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 beg...

03/31/2026

"Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements."
- Napoleon Hill

03/28/2026

Kenneth Joseph Westhoff, 90, of Carl Junction, Missouri, formerly of rural Walnut, Kansas died at 9:22 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the Galena Nursing Center in Galena, Kansas.
Kenneth was born July 31, 1935 in Girard, the son of Clarence and Aleta (Davied) Westhoff. He attended Pleasant Vall...

03/28/2026

Inace Marie Wilson, 78, born August 28, 1947, in Wichita, passed away peacefully at her home in Parsons, surrounded by her loving family.

Inace was a devoted mother, sister, and woman of strong faith. She is survived by her beloved children, Glen Wilson of Colorado and Angela Callahan of Ken...

03/28/2026

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Use these apps and gadgets to keep tabs on Spot and Kitty, track health trends, or even schedule a pet vacation.

03/27/2026

Cathy Ann McWilliams, 78, a lifelong resident of Girard, died at 11:10 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2026 in the Girard Medical Center.
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 Hig...

03/27/2026

Kathie Lynn Puffinbarger, 73, of Miami, Oklahoma, formerly of Girard, died at 3:40 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at her residence in Miami.
Kathie was born July 10, 1952 in Girard, a daughter of Elbert and Mabel M. (Mapes) Redfern.
She grew up in Girard and attended Girard Schools. She worked ...