Obituaries

Scott Lee Ehnes, of Stover, Mo., passed away Sunday morning, Dec. 5, 2021, at the home of his aunt Jane Lacy, in Lathrop, Mo. He was born July 8, 1960, in Cheyenne, Wyo., the son of Steven and Shirley Allene (Steely) Ehnes. Scott served in the U.S. Army from 1977 until 1979. He worked as an industrial welder...

John Scot, a resident of Medicalodges, passed away early the morning of Dec. 4, 2021. John was born Jan. 28, 1947 and was preceded in death by his mother, Wintress Baker Clark, stepfather Jasper Clark, grandmother Susan Baker and Aunt Flossie Baker...

Jason S. Allen, 46, of Fort Scott, passed away at 6:09 p.m., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. He was born on Aug. 27, 1975 in Girard, Kan., to Terry Allen and Lisa Allen. He grew up and attended schools in Erie and graduated from Erie High School in 1994. Jason was a truck driver and had worked for several trucking companies in his career...

Leonard R. Ramsey, 83, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Nov. 30, 2021, in Nevada. Leonard was born Sept. 2, 1938, in Ft. Scott, Kan., to Paul R. and Ruth Helen (Rogers) Ramsey. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Mary Ruth (Ramsey) Graham. ...

Virginia Ellen Durbin, age 77, a resident of Fulton, Kan., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at her home. She was born on the old Yonker place south of Hume, Mo., on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1944, the daughter of Hirchel Sullivan and Wilma Ford Sullivan. ...

Ruby D. Hixon (86) recently of Franklin, Tenn., peacefully departed this world on Nov. 30, 2021. She was born Ruby Drucilla Bowen to James Andrew and Bertha Marie on March 29, 1935, in Deerfield, Mo. She was married to William K. (Bill) Hixon on Aug. ...

Jesse James Bryce Dodge, 19, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Nov. 20, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. Jesse was born September 26, 2002 in Overland Park, Kan., to Kristy Ayers-Saunders and Henry R. Dodge, Jr. As a single guy he loved fishing, helping people, working with animals and living life to its fullest...

Elijah Dean Miles, infant son of James Miles and Leeann Stone, was stillborn Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada, Mo. Pastor Jeff Feagins will conduct a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. ...

Leonard Roscoe Ramsey, age 83, a resident of Medicalodge Nursing Center, Nevada, Mo., died Tuesday, Nov. 30. He was born Sept. 2, 1938, the son of Paul Ramsey and Ruth Rogers Ramsey. He graduated from Uniontown High School in 1956. Leonard lived a long full life and will be remembered for his words of wisdom that he gave to his children and grandchildren (usually funny one-liners). The one-liners will continue to be discussed at all future family functions in memory of our father...

Angelina Marie Tamez, age 16, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Matthew Wells will conduct services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Clarksburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. ...

Catherine Diane (Felt) Boyd, age 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Springfield, Mo. She spent her final days surrounded by love and support of her Kansas/Missouri family. Diane was born July 24, 1945 to Martin Joseph and Helen Louise Maher in Kansas City, Mo. Diane spent summers in Fort Scott with her grandparents where she met and married Marcus Leon Felt. She graduated from Ursuline Academy, Paola, Kan., in 1963...

Marita Lynne Bigelow, 79, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Tuesday morning Nov. 30, 2021, at her home. She was born July 20, 1942, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Preston “Pete” Lafayette and Dorothy Lavella (Pottorff) Barr. She married Galen C. Bigelow, Sr. on June 7, 1960, in Fort Scott, and he preceded her in death Oct. 8, 2020...

Mary Bell (Isabel) Tallman, 93, formerly of Fort Scott, passed away Nov. 24, 2021, at her home in Scottsdale, Ariz. She was born April 9, 1928, in St. Paul, Kan. She married Harry “Charles” Tallman Oct. 13, 1946, in Fort Scott, Kan., and he preceded her in death Feb. 10, 1991...

Warren Hayward Barber, age 90, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 at Fort Scott National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel...

Betty Sue Reed, age 94, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kan. She was born Oct. 11, 1927, at the family farm near Lamar, Mo., the daughter of John Beall and Ellen Beagles Beall. ...

Catherine Diane (Felt) Boyd, resident of Weatherford, Texas, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main. Private family burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com...

Leonard Frank Fyock, age 92, formerly of Prescott, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. ...

Laura "Elaine" Johnson, age 82, Mound City, Kan. passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. Graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at the Richland Cemetery. Elaine will lie in state from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday before the service at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. ...

Jean Kygar Eblen, who inspired generations of journalists with her boundless energy, appreciation for quality journalism and decades of volunteering for key projects across Kansas and Oklahoma, passed away Nov. 11, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. She was 77...

Lifelong Fort Scott resident Maybelle Mertz, 100, passed away comfortably at her home on Nov. 15, 2021. Mrs. Mertz was born and was raised in Fort Scott. She was born on Feb. 6, 1921, the daughter of Harlan and Mabel (Hicks) Spencer. She graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1939. She and Jim Mertz were married Jan. 20, 1945, at their home in rural Fort Scott, and he preceded her in death May 30, 1982...

Ronald Lee Wadel, 72, Richards, Mo., passed away at KU Medical Center on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 following an unexpected illness. Ron was born in Dodge City, Kan., on Nov. 20, 1948 to Frank and Anna Wadel. On Nov. 14, 1975 he was united in marriage with Deborah Kaye McDonald and she preceded him in death on June 13, 2016. He reconnected with childhood schoolmate Karen (Jamison) Cuendet. They were united in marriage on April 17, 2021 and she survives of the home...

Vivian Corrine Moore, age 76, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the home of her brother in rural Arcadia, Kan. She was born Oct. 10, 1945, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Elmer Leon Allen and Enid Corrine Shinn Allen. ...

Donajean Bauer, age 76, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., went to be with her Lord on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at her home. She was born June 30, 1945, in Moran, Kan., the daughter of Leland and June Enos Mattson. Donajean attended Old Elsmore rural grade school and graduated from Elsmore High School. ...

Robert L. Roweth, age 90, a resident of Uniontown, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 at the Girard Medical Center. There was cremation. A private family burial will take place at a later date at the Mt. Orum Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701...

Thorene F. Roberts, 93, of Fort Scott, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2021. She was born Feb. 29, 1928, in Mount Hope, Kan., one of four children to Scott and Dollie (Lumbert) Johnson. She married Kale Lee Roberts on Feb. 1, 1947, in Mount Hope, Kan., and they had two sons, Kent and Kim. Kale preceded her in death on April 14, 2021...

Donajean Bauer, age 76, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Friday, Nov. 12 at her home. Funeral services for Donajean Bauer will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kan.

Vivian C. Moore, age 76, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Friday, Nov. 12 at the home of her brother in rural Arcadia, Kan. Funeral services for Vivian Moore will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kan.

Louis J. Chermok, age 82, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Arma Health & Rehab, Arma, Kan. He was born June 24, 1939, in Berhoud, Colo., the son of Louis Chermok, Sr. and Ann Kouma Chermok. The family moved to David City, Neb. ...

Thorene F. Roberts, 93, of Fort Scott, passed away Monday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2021, at Medicalodges. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Carl Wayne Bowman, age 76, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Monday Nov. 1, 2021. Funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Goodrich Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Mound City First Baptist Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Emma June Croan, age 88, Mound City, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2021 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial will be in the Curry Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 am to service time. Contributions are suggested to Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Willis Karl Hamilton, a.k.a. Will Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 29, 2021. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Evangelistic Center International Ministries, 1800 Washington Blvd., Kansas City, Kan. Services will be live streamed on the Evangelist Center Church YouTube channel. ...

Angelo Eugene Dell’Antonia, age 82, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at the Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Arma, Kan., the son of William and Viola Dell’Antonia. He graduated from the...

Earl D. Ward, 88, of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away at 3:20 a.m., Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, at Oakview Estates. He was born July 11, 1933, at Uniontown, Kan., the son of Floyd E. and Opal K. (Hancock) Ward. He would go onto graduate from Uniontown High School in 1951 and Kansas State Teachers College in 1969...

John Paul Haggard, age 77, of Forsythe, Mont., left this world for his place in Heaven on Oct. 28, 2021. There was cremation. Private family interment will take place at a future date in the U.S. National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kan. Memorials are suggested to the John Haggard Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com...

Kent Lavoe "Poke" Holt, age 89, resident of Uniontown, Kan., died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Fort Scott, Kan. Rev. Marty DeWitt will conduct services at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown. Cremation will follow with private family burial in Uniontown Cemetery later. ...

Donna Ilene Tyler Fisher went to her heavenly home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved son, Tommy Dean, on Oct. 27, 2021. She was born to Paul Daniel Tyler and Deloris Roy Tyler-Bolden on Dec. 17, 1941, in Mantey, Kan., on the homestead built by her grandfather and in the same room where her mother was birthed. She lived most of her life in the Fort Scott area...

Vicki Sue Thornhill, age 66, a resident of rural Mapleton, Kan., died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at her home. She was born Feb. 19, 1955, in Garnett, Kan., the daughter of Kenneth Adams and Violet McQuay Adams. Vicki had worked at the high school and also served as a bus drive for the Ballard, Mo., school district. ...

Rebecca Mae Franklin, age 64, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. She was born June 5, 1957, in Grandview, Mo., the daughter of William and Anne Holt. She graduated from Grandview High School. Rebecca married Howard Franklin in March of 1982, in Kansas City, Mo. She was self-employed, and worked many small jobs to help take care of her family. Rebecca enjoyed knitting and spending time with her family, mainly the grandkids...

William Clark “Gable” McKay of Harrisonville, Mo., formerly of Plattsburg, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. He was born on July 26, 1939 and was raised by John and Nola Williams at Mound City, Kan. He was a graduate of Mound City High School class of 1957. ...

Jackie Jo Broyles, age 65, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. She was born in Belleville, Ill., the daughter of Jack Loyd and JoAnn Freer Collins. She graduated from Fort Scott High School. Jackie was united in marriage to the love of her life, Terry Broyles, on March 29, 1975. ...

Donna M. Davidson, 77, of Uniontown, Kan., passed away Sunday evening Oct. 17, 2021, at her home. She was born March 7, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Lee Charles and Allie Ethyl (Peterson) Middleton. She married Clarence Williams November 21, 1998, in Mapleton, Kansas, and he preceded her in death...

Patsy Ann Vaughn, age 84, a resident of Nevada, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at her home in Nevada. She was born Sept. 5, 1937, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Harold Sipe and Thelma Fitzgerald Sipe. Patsy spent her childhood on the farm on the banks of Mill Creek near Devon, Kan. ...

Judith Arlene Stuart, age 78, a resident of Overland Park, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 15, 1943, in Blue Mound, Kan., the daughter of Colyer Elton Cox and Arlene Mae Farris Cox. ...

Sammy Lee Meyer, affectionately known as "Snuffy", age 67, Mound City, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. Graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Mound City, Kan. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. ...

Joyce Elaine Hines, 62, of Arcadia, Kan., died at 6:55 p.m. Oct. 20, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital at Topeka, Kan. Joyce was born Feb. 15, 1959 at Pittsburg, Kan., the daughter of Orval and Louella Totman Hines. She was a registered nurse for Women’s Services at Via Christi Hospital at Pittsburg for 34 years. ...

Lois LaVerne Swope, age 92, a former resident of Frontenac, Kan., and more recently of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away early Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, at the home of her daughter in Fort Scott. She was born May 26, 1929, in Detroit, Mich., the daughter of Cledies Dray and Ellen Cummings Dray. ...

Mary Evelyn Ramsey, age 77, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Hillside Guest Home, Fort Scott. There was cremation. No services are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St...

Donna M. Davidson, 77, of Uniontown, Kan., passed away Sunday evening, Oct. 17, 2021, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

OraBelle Guilfoyle, age 89, Fort Scott, Kan., and formerly of Greeley, Kan., passed Oct. 13, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Greeley, Kan. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery. ...