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Katherine Elizabeth Guss (4/26/24)Katherine Elizabeth Guss, age 84, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, April 23, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. She was born, March 29, 1940 in Bronson, Kan., the daughter of Roy Stewart and Mary W. Wolf Stewart. Katherine graduated from Bronson High School. ...
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Jose Abella (4/23/24)Jose Abella, 97, of Girard, died at 1:50 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. Jose was born Sept. 8, 1926 in Baracoa, Cuba, a son of Ramon and Adela (Hernandez) Abella. He grew up and attended schools in Cuba before moving to the United States in 1952 and receiving his bachelor’s degree from Kansas State Teachers College, now PSU, in 1956...
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Larry Wayne Bradbury (4/23/24)Larry Wayne Bradbury, age 78, a resident of rural Uniontown, Kan., passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his home. He was born May 29, 1945, in Uniontown, the son of William Lewis Bradbury and Vyrel Yenzer Bradbury. Larry graduated from the Uniontown High School. ...
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Timothy Lee Coffman (4/23/24)Timothy Lee Coffman, 74, passed away Jan. 17, 2024. He was born April 5, 1949, in Independence, Mo., to Doris Lee (Davenport) Coffman and Dick Earl Coffman. Tim was raised in Nevada, Mo., and graduated from Nevada High School and joined the United States Airforce, where he remained in service until his retirement. ...
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Sandra Fay Lessley (4/23/24)Sandra Fay Lessley, age 62, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Friday, April 12, 2024. There was cremation. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. April 29, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com...
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Drucilla Marie Schubert (4/23/24)Drucilla Marie Schubert, age 85, resident of Fort Scott, Kan. Left this earth to join her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Drucilla, known by many as Dru, was born July 31, 1938, in Worland, Mo., the daughter of Waneta Marie Miles (Mikesell) and Walter W. ...
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Michael Leroy Thurston (4/23/24)Michael Leroy Thurston, 70, passed away April 15, 2024. He was born March 27, 1954, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Mary Ann (Monroe) Thurston and Richard Wesley Thurston. Mike was raised in Fort Scott, Kan., and graduated from Fort Scott High in 1972. In 1976 he joined the United States Air Force, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. In 1980 he joined the National Guard, stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kan. He retired from the Air Force after 30 years of service...
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Drucilla Marie Schubert (4/19/24)Drucilla Marie Schubert, age 85, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Thursday, April 18, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in U.S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. ...
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Michael Leroy Thurston (4/19/24)Michael Leroy Thurston, 70, passed away April 15, 2024. He was born March 27, 1954, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Mary Ann (Monroe) Thurston and Richard Wesley Thurston. Mike was raised in Fort Scott, Kan., and graduated from Fort Scott High in 1972. In 1976 he joined the United States Air Force, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. In 1980 he joined the National Guard, stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kan. He retired from the Air Force after 30 years of service...
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Connolly "Mike" Reagan (4/16/24)Connolly “Mike” Reagan, age 71, of Springfield, Mo., passed away April 9, in Springfield. He was born Dec. 17, 1952, to Mary Virginia and John Dudley Reagan in Fort Scott, Kan. His oldest sister, Jackie, and her husband Bob often took care of little Mike like he was their own...
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David Lee Hunt (4/16/24)David Lee Hunt, age 92, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home. He was born Sept. 7, 1931, in Centralia, Mo., the son of Arlie L. Hunt I and Viola Mentze Hunt. Dave married Hildred Feezell on Oct. 10, 1953, in Fort Scott. ...
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Earl “Pat” Johnson (4/16/24)Earl “Pat” Johnson, 81, of Redfield, Kan., passed away on April 11, 2024, at his home. Earl was born on March 4, 1943, to Abner and Josephine (Handrahan) Johnson in Redfield, Kan. He graduated from Uniontown High School. Earl married Connie Johnson on Thursday, Nov. 9, 1961, in Fayetteville, Ark. She survives of the home. Earl worked as a sales rep for Superior Livestock since 1988 and was a member of the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA)...
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Sandra Fay Lessley (4/16/24)Sandra Fay Lessley, age 62, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Friday, April 12, 2024, at North Point Skilled Nursing in Paola, Kan. She was born May 23, 1961, in Webb City, Mo., the daughter of James Lee and Dorothy Lavona Collins Petty. Sandra worked for Med Plans Insurance Company and later in daycare. She enjoyed dancing, camping, and spending time with her family. Sandra was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. She had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need...
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Robert (Bob) Eugene Markley (4/16/24)Robert (Bob) Eugene Markley, 88, was born on his family farm north of Mound City, Kan., April 11, 1936, to Aaron R. and Hallie (Bell) Markley. He passed from this life on April, 15, 2024, at the very place he was born, his family farm. Bob attended the one-room school of Moneka through the eighth grade. He completed his high school years at Mound City, graduating in the class of 1955...
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Spencer Thomas Lee (4/12/24)Spencer Thomas Lee, age 31, passed from this world, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif. Spencer was born and raised in Fort Scott, Kan., and considered Fort Scott his home. He was born April 27, 1992 in Fort Scott, the son of KellieFlynn Lee and Thomas Lee...
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Lola Jean Driver (4/12/24)Lola Jean Driver, age 71, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, Kan. She was born April 29, 1952, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Virgil Jean Wiggans and Lola Camp Wiggans. Jean graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 1970. ...
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Leo Lyle Ramsey (4/9/24)Leo Lyle Ramsey, age 79, of Colony, Kan., passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, in Garnett, Kan., peacefully, with family at his side. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2024, at High Point Cowboy Church, Colony, Kan. Leo's family will greet friends one hour prior to service, at 10 a.m. ...
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Raymond L. Tucker (4/9/24)Raymond L. Tucker of rural Fort Scott, Kan., passed into rest at his home early on April 5, 2024. He was born the first of three sons to Dave and Joanne Tucker on March 17, 1949. Raymond attended the Fort Scott school system, Fort Scott Community College, and Pittsburg State University. He joined the Army National Guard and served for five years...
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Jolene Wanett West (4/9/24)Jolene Wanett West, age 82, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kan., and more recently of Garnett, Kan., passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jolene was born Jan. 22, 1942, in Hillsboro, Kan., the daughter of Henry Gaede and Mary Lou Gibson Gaede. ...
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Raymond L. Tucker (4/5/24)Raymond L. Tucker, age 75, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away unexpectedly, Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home. Pastor Carl Goff will conduct funeral services at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 10 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. ...
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Larry Lee Amer, Sr. (4/4/24)Larry Lee Amer Sr., 65, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on April 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He was born Aug. 2, 1958, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Dorothy Irene Burch and James Lawrence Amer...
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John (J.T.) Gregg (4/4/24)John (J.T.) Gregg, 72, of Olathe, Kan., died at home on March 30, 2024. He was born on the family farm in Xenia, Kan., in 1951 to Archie and Alberta Carter Gregg. He was one of eight children. John attended Uniontown High School in Bourbon County, Kan., before being drafted into the United States Army where he served in Panama during the Vietnam War. Upon discharge, he moved to Olathe where he began his 45-year career with King Radio (Honeywell), retiring in March 2019...
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Leta M. Hull (4/1/24)Leta M. Hull, age 81, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Mo. She was born on Sept. 27, 1942, in Liberal, Mo., the daughter of Cora Lavon Ross. Leta was a woman with a kind heart and loving spirit. ...
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Frederick John "Fritz" Johanning Jr. (3/27/24)Frederick John "Fritz" Johanning Jr., age 75, of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. ...
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John William Read (3/26/24)John William Read, age 68, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, March 25, 2024. John was born March 8, 1956, in Fort Scott, the son of Francis Marion “Cisco” Read and Ruth Louise Groner Read. John was married May 22, 1976 to his wife Paula Raye Smith at the Catholic church in Fort Scott...
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Dwight Otis Metcalf (3/26/24)Dwight Otis Metcalf also known as ‘De-White’ or ‘The Chief,’ of Emporia, passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his home. He was 76. Born on Aug. 12, 1947, in Breckenridge, Colo., the family relocated to Fort Scott, Kan. After high school he proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Emporia Kansas State College, was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and then an agent for Farmers Insurance until retirement...
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Tami Dawn (Wheeler) Flater (3/26/24)With heavy hearts and fond memories, we bid farewell to a beloved soul, Tami Dawn (Wheeler) Flater, who gracefully embraced life until her passing on March 21, 2024, in Springfield, Mo. She was 55 years young. Born on May 13, 1968, in her cherished hometown of Fort Scott, Kan., Tami was the oldest daughter of Donald and Claudia Wheeler. She attended Fort Scott High School, graduating in 1986...
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Fairy Fay Baggett DeLaney (3/26/24)Fairy Fay Baggett DeLaney of Garland, Kan., passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Medicalodge in Frontenac, Kan., at the age of 66. She was born on June 4, 1957, in Beaver, Okla., to Kathy Louise Baggett Windsor and Dewey Winebaugh of Forgan, Okla. ...
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Lynn Robinson Graham (3/26/24)Lynn Robinson Graham, age 75, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Monday, March 25, 2024, at Freeman Health System West, Joplin, Mo. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, March 29, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Private family burial will take place later. Memorials are suggested to Lee’s Paws and Claws and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com...
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Shirley Custodio Spaulding (3/19/24)Shirley Custodio Spaulding, age 63, resident of Austin, Ark., and more recently of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born in Siruma Camarines Sur, Philippines. She was married but divorced shortly after she moved to the United States. She then raised her six children by herself in a country where she barely understood English. ...
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Maria Louise Smith (3/19/24)Maria Louise Smith, age 75, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at her home. Maria was born June 20, 1948, to her parents, Charles Meek and Betty Graham. She was the oldest of four children. She was born in Fort Scott, Kan., where she grew up and attended school. ...
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Pastor David Dale Beerbower (3/19/24)Pastor David Dale Beerbower, 76, of Assumption, Ill., passed away at 8:09 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2024 in his daughter’s home in Charleston, Ill. Funeral services will be held at 10:05 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024 in Mt. Pleasant Church of God, Assumption, Ill., with Pastor Dan Watkins and Rev. ...
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Richard Jack Riley (3/19/24)Richard Jack Riley, age 85, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. He was born March 10, 1939, in Fort Scott, the son of Wallace Riley and Dorothy Brotherton Riley. Richard graduated from the Fort Scott High School. ...
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Ronald Dean Wolf (3/18/24)Ronald Dean Wolf, 76, Deerfield, Mo., passed from this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home in Deerfield. Ron was born June 14, 1947 in Fort Scott, Kan., on Flag Day, to Harold M. and Lelia V. (Howard) Wolf of rural Deerfield, Mo. They resided on the family farm on the Kansas Missouri state line for almost a century...
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Daniel “Danny” Ellis (3/15/24)Daniel “Danny” Ellis, 92, of Fort Scott, passed away March 10, 2024, in Overland Park, Kan. He was born Feb. 6, 1932, in Rich Hill, Mo., the son of Ben and AnnaLee (Henderson) Ellis. He married Willa Jean Marlin on Feb. 8, 1948, in Nevada, Mo. Willa preceded him in death on Jan. 22, 2018...
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Jesse Clarence Kemp II (3/15/24)Jesse Clarence Kemp II was born in Detroit, Mich., on Sept. 29, 1939, to Iva Glen (Amos) Kemp and Jesse Clarence Kemp I. He joined the love of his life on March 13, 2024, after passing peacefully. Jesse helped his parents train and race greyhounds, even sleeping with the new pups to keep them safe. ...
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Paulette Sue Sayers (3/15/24)Paulette Sue Sayers, age 74, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Mo. She was born Dec. 23, 1949, in Pittsburg, Kan., the daughter of Emory and LaVon Geisler Arnold. She graduated from Fort Scott High School where she played flute, directed the band, and sang in many plays. ...
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Maria Louise Smith (3/15/24)Maria Louise Smith, age 75, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at her home. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 22 at the Centerville Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Maria Smith Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com...
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Daniel "Danny" Ellis (3/12/24)Daniel “Danny” Ellis, 92, of Fort Scott, passed away March 10, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.
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Doris Maxine Basore (3/12/24)Doris Maxine Basore, age 104, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Monday, March 10, 2024. She was born in Bates County, Mo., on Jan. 2, 1920, the daughter of Ray and Verna Chapman Lacy. She graduated from Rich Hill High School in the Class of 1937. Doris was united in marriage to Victor Claude Basore on Feb. ...
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Peter Michael Graham (3/12/24)On Saturday morning, March 9, 2024, Peter Michael Graham went to his true home in Heaven. His last hours were spent in his parents’ arms as he peacefully passed away at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., with his grandmothers nearby...
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Janice (Good) Waltmire (3/12/24)Janice (Good) Waltmire, age 86, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She was born the youngest of four children in Mound City, Kan., on Aug. 20, 1937, to the late Ralph and Hayden Good. Janice met her lifelong love, the late Harvalee Waltmire, in high school, and the two were married in 1958, sharing 65 years together. They moved to Overland Park, Kan., to raise their family before retiring and moving to their farm in Fulton, Kan...
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M. Donald "Don" Russell (3/11/24)M. Donald “Don” Russell, 74, went to be with his heavenly father on March 8, 2024, after a long fight with kidney and heart disease. He was born in Kansas City, Kan., on Nov. 18, 1949, to James L. Russell and Ruth E. Selbe. He was accompanied in birth that day by his twin sister, Maurita “Rita” Garnette Russell (West). Don and Rita were eventually a part of a family that included 12 boys and two girls. ...
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Grace M. Hockett (3/11/24)Grace M. Hockett, 88, of Hutchinson, died March 7, 2024. She was born Oct. 7, 1935, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Stanley and Laura (Perkins) Miller. Grace attended Fulton High School. A graduate of Fort Scott Community College, she worked at Mercy Hospital as an RN on the fifth floor, later as a nursing home administrator at Marmaton Valley Nursing Home, Uniontown, Kan. Grace was an artist at heart...
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Ronnie Lee Felt (3/11/24)Ronnie Lee Felt, age 85, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Via Christi Medical Center, Pittsburg, Kan. He was born Nov. 4, 1938, in Fort Scott, the oldest son of Kenneth Marcellus Felt and Sylvia Mae Beerbower Felt. He graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1956. ...
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Richard Eldon Baldwin (3/11/24)Richard Eldon Baldwin, age 60, of Butler, Mo., formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. ...
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Lolita Dawn Mumbower (3/7/24)Lolita Dawn Mumbower, age 59, a resident of Devon, Kan., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at her home. She was born March 16, 1964, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Wayne Robinson and Rosalee Burch Robinson. Lolita married Delwin Mumbower on Jan. ...
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Jerry Donald Wheeler (3/5/24)Jerry Donald Wheeler, age 82, resident of Onamia, Minn., passed away on March 2, 2024 after a 12-year battle with cancer. Jerry was born Oct. 30, 1941 in Hiattville, Kan., the son of Warren Fay and Dorothy Lorene Barker Wheeler. He married his childhood sweetheart and soulmate Phyllis Hudson Aug. ...
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Mary Louise Todd Beveridge (3/5/24)Mary Louise Todd Beveridge, age 98, a former resident of Fort Scott, Kan., and more recently of Olathe, Kan., passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at her home in Olathe. She was born Feb. 19, 1926, at Pittsburg, Kan., the daughter of Isaac H. Todd and Hallie Swett Todd. ...
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Betty Arlene (Lalman) Kastl (3/5/24)Betty Arlene (Lalman) Kastl died March 4, 2024 at Washington County Hospital. Visitation will be held from 1 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2024 at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Washington Presbyterian Church...
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