Records

Charles Howard Cress, age 89, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., commonly known as Charlie to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Fort Scott, Kan. Born on July 5, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to the late Col. Howard C. Cress and Arnstina Cissna Cress, Charlie's life was marked by dedication to his family, his country, and his community...

Berniece Buell, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away July 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on Dec. 8, 1929, in Lake City, Mo., the daughter of William and Ruth Pitts. Despite a challenging early life, Berniece faced adversity with strength and grace. ...

Julie A. Elbrader, 79, of Fort Scott, died Tuesday afternoon tragically at the home. She was born July 7, 1946, in Bourbon County, Kan., the daughter of Levi and Elnora Thompson. She married Robert N. Elbrader on Aug. 14, 1964 in Fort Scott and they had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year, in Fort Scott. Her husband proceeded her in death. She had lived all of her life in the Fort Scott area. She worked for the Ellis Foundation for many years prior to retiring...

Donald Ray Barnard, age 85, known affectionately as Don to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at his home in Pittsburg, Kan. Born on Oct. 12, 1939, in the small town of Arcadia, Kan., Don's life was a testament to his enduring spirit, and his love for his family. ...

Ruth Ann Antrim, formerly Hueston, passed away July 7, 2025 after bravely battling cancer for many years. Ruth Ann was 74 years old. She lived and worked in the Mound City and Fort Scott, Kan., areas her entire life. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Marie Hueston. Born May 21, 1951, she attended school in Mapleton, Fulton, and finally at Uniontown where she graduated...

Jacqueline A. Webster, affectionately known as Jackie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on Sept. 17, 1939, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Jonathan Reagan and Mary Rea Reagan, Jackie's life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family and her faith...

Charles Paul Sellers, 65, passed away at the VA home in Warrensburg, Mo., Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born Aug. 4, 1959, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Garland Dell Sellers and Norma Jean (Quick) Sellers. He married Amy Seal July 29, 2016, in Miami, Okla., and she survives of the home...

Joycelyn Elaine Malone, age 92, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away July 3, 2025, at Presbyterian Village in Fort Scott. She was born June 22, 1933, to William (Bill) and Nina Norris in Nevada, Mo. She graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1951, then attended the Mercy School of Nursing. She married Keith Farley Malone on Nov. 2, 1952...

Lawrence Virgil Hilburn was born Jan. 14, 1945 in Quapaw, Okla., to Virgil and Betty Hilburn. He died July 7, 2025 due to heart disease. Larry spent his childhood in Calfornia, Galena, Kan., and graduated from Quapaw High School. His adult life was spent in Miami, Okla., Little Rock, Ark., Peoria, Okla., and Fort Scott, Kan. He served in the Air Force from 1962-66...

Charles Sellers, 65, passed away at the VA home in Warrensburg, Mo., Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.