Lorna L. Carlton

Lorna L. Carlton

Lorna L. Carlton, age 103, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died early Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. She was born Jan. 14, 1916, in Osborne, Kan., the daughter of Laurence Edward Heywood and Annie Stephens Heywood, both born and raised in England. She married Homer Mix in 1938. They divorced after 20 years. She married Hubert Carlton in June of 1982 and moved to Fort Scott. He preceded her in death in August of 1989. She worked for Western Insurance Co. for 17 years. Lorna transferred her membership in the Bronson United Methodist Church to First United Methodist Church in Fort Scott. Over the years she played the piano, sang, taught Sunday school, provided food and much more. She played piano for Senior Swingers Band for 19 years, helped with congregate meals, and was a member of Marmaton Valley Fiddlers and Pickers. Lorna was also a member of Pioneer Harvest Fiesta and a 50-year-plus member of Eastern Star.

Survivors include a sister, Coral Face, Dewey, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Alisa, Curtis, Ron and Matt; several great grandchildren; and a nephew, Jim Gardner. She was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Roy Mix; a daughter, Cristine Deer; and four sisters, Norma Cheney, Jessie Gardner, Daisy Heywood, and Lily Knight.

There was cremation. Rev. Steve Cole will conduct memorial services at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Eastern Star services will be provided. Private family burial will take place at a later date in the Bronson Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Pioneer Harvest Fiesta and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.