John A. TaggartJohn A. Taggart, 85, of rural Parsons, passed away at 4:44 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. John was born on April 7, 1941, in Pittsburg, Kansas to Lois “Tag” and Helen Adele (Barton) Taggart. He grew up at Parsons and attended Labette County schools, graduating from Labette County Community High School in 1959. He worked with his father in the family contracting painting business and later had his own company, John Taggart Painting. He served as a Labette County Sheriff Reserve officer and on the Labette County No.