Walter J. “Woody” Taylor, III, 56, Parsons and formerly of Chetopa, died Friday, May 29, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.
Born December 21, 1969 in Parsons, Woody was the son of Walter J. and Forestine (Caldwell) Taylor, II.
As a young boy, he grew up in Chetopa and attended school in Columbus. While attending Chetopa High School, Woody was very athletic and participated in football, track and…