Merle Parsons, 85, Scranton: May 22, 1940 – Oct. 5, 2025

SCRANTON, Kan. – Merle Norene Parsons, 85, of Scranton, Kan., passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at her home. She was born May 22, 1940, in Belton, Mo., the daughter of Murl Sullivan and Bertha Marie (Criqui) Sullivan. She attended Washington Rural High School, Topeka, Kan. She was united in marriage to Larry Parsons, Sept.