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Arnot Franklin "Frank" Baldwin Jr. age 92, formerly of Butler, Mo., passed away on Aug. 18, 2024, in Topeka, Kan. He was born the son of Arnot Franklin and Ethel Payne Baldwin on Dec. 6, 1931, in Independence, Mo. Frank graduated from Kansas City Northeast High School in 1948. ...

Deloris Marie Baldwin, age 88, formerly of Butler, Mo., passed away on Oct. 1, 2024, in Topeka, Kan. She was born the daughter of Orville Glen and Leora Ellington Brownback on Sept. 7, 1936, in Centerville, Kan. Deloris graduated from Parker High School and continued her education by obtaining an associate degree from Fort Scott Community College. ...

Harry Lee Meek, age 81, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at his home. He was born July 27, 1943, in Fort Scott, the son of Frank and Virginia “Tootie” Poyner Meek. Harry graduated from Richards, Mo., high school. He married Bonnie Mann in 1969 in Nevada, Mo. They later divorced...

Timothy Edward Phillips, age 37, made it through the checkered flag on Nov. 14, 2024, as he raced his way into Heaven's gates. Born June 18, 1987, to Kenny Edward Phillips, Jr. and Tammy Ann (Harper) Phillips, he resided in the rural Fort Scott area his entire life. ...

Daryl Lee Roller, 79, of Lenexa, passed away suddenly while vacationing in France on Aug. 20, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Scott. Memorial contributios may be made to Lenexa United Methodist Church, Tunnels to Towers or a veterans' charity of your choice...

Sherri Marie Crane, age 55, Hume, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 at Research Medical Center In Kansas City, Mo.   Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Sherri will be laid to rest at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sherri Crane Memorial Fund.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Timothy Phillips, age 37, a resident of rural Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Centerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. ...

It is with great sadness that we announce that Ralph Allen Schellack Jr. passed on to his Heavenly reward on Oct. 8, 2024, at the age of 69. Allen, as he was known, was born on Dec. 12, 1954, in Joplin, Mo., to Ralph Sr. and Clova (Foster) Schellack...

Betty Jean Tucker, age 92, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., met Jesus face to face on Nov. 13, 2024, after battling Parkinson’s Disease the last several years. She was born Aug. 18, 1932, in Splitlog, Mo., the first child of Arzy “Lee” and Elsie Chandler Bergen. ...

Karl E. Umphenour, 84, of Fort Scott, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, Nov. 13, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1940, in Vernon County, Mo., the son of Roy Ellsworth Umphenour and Lottie Belle (Kleitz) Umphenour. He married Sharon Kathleen Erie on April 25, 1959, in Fulton, Kan. She preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 2013...