Obituaries from April 2020

Dennis Wray Wilson, 74, of Lenexa, Kan., passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Advent Health Shawnee Mission in Merriam, Kan., from the Covid-19 virus. Dennis was born November 18, 1945 in Fort Scott KS to Wray O and Dorothy E. (Monroe) Wilson. ...

Irene Stockstill, age 91, former resident of Uniontown, Kan., more recently of Barnett, Mo., died Friday, April 03, 2020, at her residence. Services will be announced at a later date and are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main...

Elmer Junior Judy, age 90, a resident of rural Fort Scott, peacefully went to be with Jesus Friday, April 3, 2020, at his home. He was born March 9, 1930, at the family’s rock house southwest of Fort Scott, the son of Elmer Lewis Judy and Eliza Elizabeth Sanders Judy. Elmer graduated from the Fort Scott High School. He married Lee Ella Gates on April 15, 1949, at Fort Scott...

In the month of May, 1939 in the central Kansas town of Natoma, Roberta Mae (Reynolds) Peck was born into the family of Pastor W.R. and Essie Faye Reynolds. Her next address would be Covington, Tennessee, then on to West Virginia where her parents ministered to churches in Ashford, Chapmanville, and Huntington. ...

Sister Catherine Rose Coiner, O.S.B., 62, Clear Creek Abbey, Hulbert, Okla., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at Porta Caeli Hospice House in Tulsa, Okla. She was born Jan. 9, 1957 in Fort Scott, the daughter of Lawrence and Margaret Jo (Howell) Coiner. She graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1975. She attended Fort Scott Community College and acquired a degree in nursing. She was a registered nurse in the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma...

George E. Colgin, age 72, a resident of rural Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the Medicalodge of Fort Scott following a battle with brain cancer. He was born June 10, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of George W. Colgin and Margaret J. ...

Nels Adrian Smith, 83, of Mapleton, Kan. (formerly of Farlington) passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his home. Nels was born December 31, 1936 in Farlington to Victor Adrian and Julia Florence Elliott Smith. He lived most of his life in the Farlington area...

Marilyn Kay McCutchen, age 74, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Monday, April 6, 2020, at K.U. Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. There was cremation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com...

Marilyn Young, age 88, a resident of Leawood, Kan., passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the Glenwood Village of Overland Park. She was born November 19, 1931, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Elmer Phillips and Marjorie Eagon Phillips. Marilyn graduated from the Fort Scott High School and the Fort Scott Junior College. ...

John Thomas Durbin Jr., 54, died suddenly on Monday, March 30 from complications related to illness. John was born on May 21, 1965 in Salinas, Calif., to John Durbin, Sr. and Mary Durbin, the youngest of five children. John is survived by his wife, Kelli Durbin (Long), his four children: Micheal Murphy, John, Micheal, and Jeffery Durbin; two step-daughters and a step-son: Katelyn, Ladonna, and Dylan Long; his three older sisters: Kathy Biggert, Dee Anna Poole, and Faith Durbin; six grandchildren: Taylor, Rebecca, Ayden, Jorden, Knox, and Waylon; and one great-grandchild: Vincent, as well as four nephews and a niece: Jimmy Poole, Jr., Brandon Poole, Matt Brown, Jessica Brown, and Daniel Durbin.. ...

Rev. James O. Johnson, age 74, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away early Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Arrangements will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas.

E. Irene Stockstill, age 90, formerly of Uniontown, Kan., went home to be with her lord. She died on April 3, 2020, at her daughters’ home. She was a lifetime member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Uniontown, Kan. She taught Sunday School to the sandbox kids for years at the church every Sunday. She was always ready to help if there was something that needed to be done. She had perfect attendance at church for 25 years...

Elder James O. Johnson, age 74, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away early Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was born June 16, 1945, in Supply, N.C., the son of Carlie Hughes and Laura Ruth Johnson. He married Catherine Jackson on Aug. 18, 1989, in Fort Scott. James had served with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was currently serving as pastor of the Mt. Sinai Church of God in Christ...

Phyllis Norris, 88, of Fort Scott, passed away at her home Saturday morning, April 11, 2020. She was born March 11, 1932 in Liberty, Kan., the daughter of Archibald Warren and Hazel Johanna (Johnson) Austin. She married Claude Wayne Norris on Sept. 24, 1950 in Cherryvale, Kan. He preceded her in death on April 30, 2017...

Thomas Henry Weston, 92, of Girard passed away at 6:35 p.m., April 10, 2020 at his residence in Girard. The full obituary is available on line at wallfuneralservices.com. Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

Cleone (Henderson) Deer, age 97, former resident of Bronson, Kan., died on March 26, 2020, at a nursing home in Belton, Texas. Survivors include her son Bill Deer and wife Marsha of Show Low, Ariz.; one daughter, Mazie McNamar and husband Bill of Belton, Texas...

Lorna May Smith, age 79, resident of Redfield, Kan., died Monday, April 13, 2020, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Mo. There was cremation. Private inurnment will take place in Memory Gardens Cemetery. A public memorial service will be announced at a later date. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main...

Glen Richard “Rick” Singmaster, 74, of Arcadia, Kan., passed away on April 13, 2020 at his home. He was born March 19, 1946 in Fort Scott, the son of Donald “Reece” and Luetta “June” Kitchen Singmaster. Rick was a member of the Fort Scott High School graduating class of 1964. He married Phyllis Cullop in 1965 and from this union, a son was born. They later divorced. In 1985, he married Carol Jenkerson, and they lived a full and happy life together...

Betty Lou Ward, 85, of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away at 7:35 a.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Carrington Place, Pittsburg. She was born Jan. 23, 1935, at Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Henry and Neva (Brown) Lauber. She attended local schools and graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1952. She would then go on to graduate from Fort Scott Junior College in 1954, where she was salutatorian...

Betty Lou Ward, 85, of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away at 7:35 a.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Carrington Place, Pittsburg. She was born Jan. 23, 1935, at Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Henry and Neva (Brown) Lauber. She attended local schools and graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1952. She would then go on to graduate from Fort Scott Junior College in 1954, where she was salutatorian...

Jimmie Allan Wier, age 83, Mapleton, Kan., passed away on Saturday April 11, 2020. He was born on Sept. 24, 1936 in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Lloyd and Thelma Olan Meek Wier. Jim's education included four years at "Mud Holler" in Mapleton, four years at Mapleton Grade School, Blue Mound High School, Fort Scott Community College and Kansas State University ending up with a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Education. ...

Leona Mae Toliver, age 95 formerly of Arizona, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at the family home in Maryville, Tenn. A Celebration of Leona’s life will be held at a later date. Private burial will be in U.S. National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kan. Memorial donations may be made in Leona’s name to the Annie Armstrong Missions Program in care of Forest Hill Baptist Church, 1850 Forest Hill Road, Maryville, TN 37803. ...

James Dean ‘Jim’ Peterson, 73, died April 14, 2020, at his home. He was born April 16, 1946, in Fort Scott, the son of James H. and Doris M. (Dennison) Peterson. Jim graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1964 and Pittsburg State University in 1968. ...

Dr. Lynn Hugh Frisbie, 83, of Columbus, Ga., passed away April 7, 2020. Lynn was born Nov. 4, 1936 in Rehoboth, N.M. to Arthur and Letha Frisbie. He graduated from Fulton High School in Fulton, Kan., and went on to pursue a career in education earning a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Administration from Kansas State Teacher’s College (now Pittsburg State University) in Pittsburg, Kan...

Angela Kristin (Madison) Handke, 49, of Leavenworth, Kan., passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 16, 2020, as the result of an automobile accident near Lansing in Leavenworth County. Angela was born Aug. 30, 1970, the daughter of William “Bill” Madison and Margie (Peterson) Madison in Fort Scott, Kan...

Rosa Jane Sutterby, age 97, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was born in Mapleton, Kan., on March 10, 1923, the daughter of Charles and Bertha White Wilson. She was united in marriage to George Sutterby on July 4, 1948 in Bentonville, Ark. ...

Lance Tyler Haley, Jr. age 11, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020. He was born Jan. 12, 2009, in Ft. Scott, the son of Lance T. Haley and Kayla Woodall Haley. He was born the oldest twin to brother, Mason, at six months gestation. ...

Renea Lynn Gress, 37, of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her home. She was born June 17, 1982 in Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of Wesley Allan and Colene Janette (Summers) Gress. Renea is survived by her father, Wes Gress; two sisters, Andrea Weak of Pocahontas, Ill., and Stephanie King of Pittsburg, Kan.; two nephews, Levi and Kyran Weak; and her boyfriend Neal Fishback. She was preceded in death by her mother, Colene Janette Gress, who passed away on Jan. 15, 2020...

Albert Joseph "Joe" Elliott, age 83, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Live streaming of private family services will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2020. Burial will be in the Miami Presbyterian Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to Care to Share, or Latter Day Saints Mound City Branch, Welfare Fund, in care of Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. ...

Jessie (Endicott) Wiggans, age 94, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at the Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. She was born Nov. 19, 1925, at Garland, Kan., the daughter of William Oscar Endicott and Josie May (Birdsell) Endicott. She grew up around the Cherry Grove Church area and was a member. Jessie attended Gish school graduating with the class of 1942...

Timberlynn “Kedrin” Quinlan, 67, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away at 7:19 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family, following a long battle with MS. She was full of love, she was stubborn, she was fierce, and she was the Queen of sarcastic humor. She was a wife, mom, and Grammy who filled our souls with her love and spirit...

JoAnn Mayhugh, age 90, of Fort Scott, formerly of Prescott, Kan., passed away Monday, April 27. There will be a private family burial at a later date. Online condolences are encouraged and may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Norma Jean Wiley, 87, of Fort Scott, passed away Monday evening, April 27, 2020 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo. She was born April 18, 1933 in Fort Scott, the daughter of Steve L. and Louise Eunice (Shelton) Mudd. At an early age, her mother married Burton Allen and he and her mom raised her. She married Lloyd Wiley on May 17, 1953 in Fort Scott. He survives of the home...