Obituaries

Linda Jean (Dighero) Luzier, 81, passed Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at home in Newton, Kan. Linda’s life was marked by compassion, dedication, and a profound commitment to the well-being of others. Linda was born on July 27, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kan., as an only child to Blanche (Jennings) and Loyd Dighero, both preceding her in death. ...

Cindy Marie Vann-Green, age 68, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Watson Memorial COGIC, 2215 Appleton, Parsons, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com...

Melvin Eugene Barker, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. He was born on May 24, 1942 in Hume, Mo., to Alfred “Leon” Barker and Betty Ruth Anderson. He married Marilyn Margaret Tarvin on June 1, 1968, and together they had three children, Mark Eugene Barker (Renea) of Bettendorf, Iowa, Paul Leroy Barker (Tammy) of Peculiar, Mo., and Ruthanne Renee Barker of Kansas City, Kan...

Darlene Jo Doherty, 81, of Fort Scott, passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at the Freeman Hospital of Fort Scott. She was born on June 25, 1944, in Sioux Falls, S.D., the daughter of Brenard J. and Delores G. Walker Doherty. Darlene was a registered nurse having graduated from St. ...

Sue Ellen Hoskin, a former resident of Fort Scott, Kan., and more recently of Olathe, Kan., passed away Thursday, Dec. 4 at Olathe Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. She was born on Feb. 28, 1941, to Jessie Ellen Ford Harris and James Harris in Greenfield, Mo. ...

James “Jimmy” Marshall, 83, of Redfield, Kan., passed away at his home on Dec. 5, 2025. He was born on May 9, 1942 the son of James Henry Sr. and Alberta Lea Pavey Marshall. He married Kathy Ransier on Feb. 7, 1994 in Fort Scott. She preceded him in death...

Clarice E. Russell, formerly of Redfield, Kan., passed away on Dec. 5, 2025, at the age of 90, in Fort Scott, Kan., due to natural causes. Born on Oct. 19, 1935, in Mapleton, Kan., Clarice was the embodiment of a life well-lived, filled with love, laughter, and unwavering faith...

Linda Jean (Dighero) Luzier, 81, passed Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at home in Newton, Kan. Linda’s life was marked by compassion, dedication, and a profound commitment to the well-being of others. Linda was born on July 27, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kan., as an only child to Blanche (Jennings) and Loyd Dighero, both preceding her in death. ...

Floyd Lee Bradley, 82, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Topeka, Kan. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 S.W. Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at First Baptist Church, 3033 S.W. MacVicar Ave., Topeka KS 66611. Full obituary may be viewed online at www.kevinbrennanfamily.com ...

Russell Glen "Rusty" Moore, age 69, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.  A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel. A Celebration of Life will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 at the Dustin Moore residence, 20578 E. 1950 Road, La Cygne, KS 66040. Memorial contributions are suggested to Prairie View FFA. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Melvin Eugene Barker, age 83, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.  Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct funeral services at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at the Community Christian Church. Burial will follow in the U.S. National Cemetery. ...

Christopher John Bartelsmeyer, age 48, passed away unexpectedly from cardiac complications at his home in Newport News, Va., on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. He was born on Dec. 18, 1976, in Fort Scott, Kan., and was adopted by Marianne Crane and John Bartelsmeyer. ...

John S. "Shadow" Farr, Jr., age 56, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.  There was cremation and no services are planned at this time. Memorials are suggested to the John S. Farr 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...

Bonnie Geiger, 93, of Garland, Kan., passed away Thursday morning, Dec. 4, 2025, at Medicalodge of Fort Scott, Kan. She was born Oct. 4, 1932, on the homestead in Redfield, Kan., the daughter of Ralph A. Bolinger and Janie Frances (Asher) Bolinger. She married Dale Geiger Nov. 16, 1952, in the Petersburg Presbyterian church, and he preceded her in death Oct. 13, 2020, after almost 68 years of marriage...

Sue Hoskin, age 84, a former resident of Fort Scott, Kan., and more recently of Olathe, Kan., passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at the Olathe Medical Center.  Services for Sue Hoskin will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kan. ...

James E. (Jim) Gladbach, of rural Deerfield, Mo., passed away in the early morning of Dec. 2, 2025, at Freeman Hospital, Fort Scott, Kan. Jim was born April 29, 1931, on a farm outside of Mendon, Mo. He was the son of Frederick W. Gladbach and Catherine A. Gladbach (Ryan.)...

Barbara Lou Haggard, age 76, resident of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Services for Barb Haggard will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St.

Randal Lloyd "Randy" Bresee, age 62, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.   Visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City Chapel. Funeral service and military honors will be held at 6:30 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family of Randy Bresee...

Jim (James) L. Scott, age 79, a former resident of Fort Scott, peacefully passed away on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Excelsior, Minn., of heart failure. Jim was born on Nov. 18, 1946, in Kansas City, Mo., to Lucille Smith. He was raised by his mother, Lucille, his Grandma Eva, and later his stepfather, Gene Smith. ...

Roberta May Staton, age 100, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to service time at the chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Vintage Park or Ascend Hospice. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

James Lee “Jim” Scott, age 79, formerly of Fort Scott, Kan., and more recently of Excelsior, Minn., passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, Minn. Services for Jim Scott will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel...

Garin Richard Williams, 50, died on Nov. 19, 2025. He was born on Jan. 4, 1975, in Fort Scott, the oldest child and only son of Steve and Marci Williams – parents whose steady love shaped him, grounded him, and was returned to them a thousandfold. From an early age, they nurtured in him a deep devotion to family, a lifelong passion for sports, and a profound love for his heritage. ...

Marlean J. Roberts, age 66, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Oct. 12, 2025. Her husband, Weldon B. Roberts preceded her in death on May 9, 2020. A memorial service for both Marlean and Weldon Roberts will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the U.S. National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kan...

Ronald Charles Palmer, age 82, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at his home. He was born Nov. 23, 1942, in Fort Scott, Kan., at Burke Street Mercy Hospital. He was the son of Dorothy (Elbrader) Palmer and Charles Palmer. He attended Fort Scott public schools and graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1960. He graduated from Fort Scott Junior College in 1962...

Ronald Charles Palmer, age 82, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Clarksburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. ...

Sharon Kay Smith, age 80, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away early Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Medicalodge in Fort Scott. She was born Dec. 7, 1944, in Wichita, Kan., the daughter of Rex Hurst and Dolores Swartzetrub Hurst. The family left Wichita when Sharon was young and relocated to Mountain Grove, Mo. ...

Sharon K. “Sherry” Willard, 73, of Willard, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. She was born April 1, 1952, in Fort Scott, Kan., to William Richard and Leta Faye (Hudson) Hite. On August 7, 1970, Sherry and Jack “Greg” Willard were united in marriage and shared over 55 years together...

Tabitha Ann Nuzum, age 51, passed away at Mercy in Springfield on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. She was born Jan. 10, 1974, to Cleon James and Kathy Rossmen in Parsons, Kan. Tabby married the love of her life, Billy Nuzum, on Feb. 24, 2017 and they attended the Flag Church in Fort Scott...

Lavon K. Middleton (Richard), 84, of Uniontown, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Moran Manor in Moran, Kan., surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on Nov. 30, 1940, in Redfield, Kan., to Vern Richard and Mary Richard (Reinecke). Lavon graduated from high school in Uniontown, Kan., in 1958. She was Uniontown’s first ever homecoming queen. She went on to marry Kenneth Middleton, her high school sweetheart, on July 22, 1961, at Paint Creek Church in Redfield, Kan...

Billy Joe Cowan, 95, originally of Devon, Kan., and later of Nevada, Mo., passed away Nov. 10, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, N.C. He was born in Walnut, Kan., April 11, 1930, the son of Charles Oscar and Grace Olive Boileau Cowan. He married Norma Jean Riggs on Aug. 12, 1951. She preceded him in death on Sept. 21, 2021. His son, Phillip Cowan, also preceded him in death Aug. 8, 2022...

Leland Ray Underwood, age 79, Fulton, Kan., passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1946 at Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Clifford and Wilma Clayton Underwood. He served time in the United States Navy. He then became an equipment operator in the Army National Guard where he retired from. ...

Donald E. Johnson, 85, passed at home after a battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Don was the youngest of five born in Blue Mound, Kan., to William McKinley and Alma Ida Tinsley Johnson. He attended Blue Mound schools, and graduated from Blue Mound High School in 1958. ...

Marilyn K. Edgar, 82, a longtime resident of Springboro, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. She was the daughter of Marion and Ruth Quick of Redfield, Kan., and she graduated from Fort Scott (Kansas) High School class of 1961. Marilyn married Roy L. Edgar of Fort Scott on Jan. 24, 1964, in Redfield and they lived in Parsons, Kan., until moving to Springboro in 1982...

Janet Irby Braun, 84, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed into eternal life at the University of Kansas Medical Center on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. She was born in Oklahoma City, Okla., on March 28, 1941 to Dr. Pratt and Pauline Robinson Irby. She grew up in Fort Scott as the proud big sister of Robert and Mary. ...

Janet Irby Braun, 84 of Fort Scott, passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. Funeral services are set for Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. The full obituary will be available later.

Billy Joe Cowan, 95 formerly of the Fort Scott, Kan., and Nevada, Mo., areas, passed away on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, N.C. Funeral arrangements for Bill Cowan are incomplete and will be announced later by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home...

Jason Perryman, age 58, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at his home. Arraignments are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St.

Glenn Thomas Darlington, 97, passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Silver Creek Senior Living in Joplin, Mo. Glenn was born on Dec. 18, 1927, to Thomas Eugene (Gene) Darlington and Pearl Rose Harrison Darlington in Rural Barton County Mo., near Oskaloosa. ...

Jane Ray Clements, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Nov. 6, 2025, at the age of 78 in Joplin, Mo., due to complications from dementia. There will be a memorial visitation from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the S.E.K. Humane Society 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 online at cheneywitt.com...

Anthony “Tony” Wayne Ogle, a cherished soul known for his kind heart and unwavering spirit, passed away in his hometown of Fort Scott, Kan., on Nov. 4, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on Feb. 28, 1969, to the late Burton Wayne Ogle and Daisy Ruth Duerson Ogle, Tony’s life was a testament to the values of love, dedication, and joy that he inherited from his beloved parents...

Leo Patrick Reagan, fondly known as Pat, passed away on Nov. 2, 2025, at the age of 96 in Kansas City, Mo. Born on Sept. 5, 1929, in Mantey, Kan., Pat graced this world with his infectious presence for 96 remarkable years. Pat had a long-lasting career at Armco Steel, where he dedicated himself with professionalism and pride. ...

Constantina Vasilasi, age 85, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at Freeman Hospital, Fort Scott. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Constantina Vasilasi 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 online at cheneywitt.com...

Terry Koester, age 73, passed away at his home in Fort Scott on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. He was born on Oct. 24,1952 in Iola, Kan., to Archie and Arlene Koester. Terry graduated from Fort Scott High School with the Class of 1971 and received his Masters of Microbiology from Pittsburg State University. He married Marla Stanbrough on May 24,1975 and they recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary. He was a member of Rinehart Christian Church...

Mona Emery McDowell, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at her residence at The Bungalows, Nevada, Mo. Mona was born on July 13, 1930, in Deerfield, Mo., the daughter of K.L. and Nettie Carpenter Emery. She spent her entire life within the Deerfield community, graduating from Nevada High School in 1948...

Donald Eugene Tully, affectionately known as Don to his friends and family, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Fort Scott, Kan. Born on Aug. 22, 1951, Don’s life was marked by his kindheartedness, friendly demeanor, and generous spirit. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him...

Gladene Rose Reavis, age 92, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at the Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. She was born July 29, 1933. Gladene grew up in Cato, Kan. She married Henry A. Reavis on May 14, 1956, at Miami, Okla. Gladene was a devoted wife and a loving mother to her three children. She was employed for a time with the Western Insurance Company and later in the library at Fort Scott Community College...

Virgil G. Uttinger, 73, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 at Medicialodges of Nevada following a lengthy illness. Virgil was born Jan. 18, 951 in Fort Scott, Kan., to Claud and Mable M. (Barnes) Uttinger Virgil, was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Raymond Uttinger of Springfield, Mo. ...

Lynn Brown, age 67, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. He was born Sept. 10, 1958, in Fulton, Kan., the son of Derald Dean Brown and Fern Rexine Wardrip Brown. Lynn grew up in Fulton and attended Fulton school until it consolidated with Fort Scott. ...

Monica Joy Mullins, 59, of Fort Scott died Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at the home of her father in Mound City, Kan. Monica was born on Dec. 30, 1965 in Kansas City, Kan., to Gary Richard and Eva May (Alumbaugh) Goebel. Monica attended schools in Mound City and graduated from Jayhawk-Linn High School with the Class of 1984. ...

At 12:13 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, Debbie Wolken, 69, of Girard, surrounded by her loved ones, joined the love of her life, Bub. Debbie was born Feb. 6, 1956 in Fort Scott, a daughter of Virgil Keith and Wilma Carol (Gilmore) Murrow. She graduated from Mapleton High School in Mapleton, Kan...