Obituaries from October 2020

Kathryn Louise Bailey, 92, passed away July 31 in Scottsdale, Ariz. She was born in Fort Scott, Kan., Aug. 25,1927, she was the only child of Dr. and Mrs. William T. Wilkening, who lived at 512 S. Judson for nearly 40 years. During that time, Dr. Wilkening practiced general medicine in Fort Scott and the surrounding area. ...

Clyde Elver Gregg, 66, went home to Jesus on Sept. 28, 2020 at his home in Hutchinson, Kan. He was born Oct. 12, 1953 in Xenia, Kan., the son of Archie and Alberta Gregg. He was the last of eight children. He attended special education classes offered at Mapleton Grade School until he was 13. ...

Richard “Wayne” Cowen, 70, of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday afternoon Oct. 1, 2020, at Country Place Memory Care Center. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Ruby Lorene Pointer, age 73, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. Memorial service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to service time at the Pleasanton Chapel. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Contributions are suggested to Children's Mercy Hospital, in care of Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075...

Richard “Wayne” Cowen, 70, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday afternoon, Oct. 1, 2020, at Country Place Memory Care Center. He was born July 18, 1950, in Fort Scott, the son of Glenn Richard and Freda Elaine (Bentley) Cowen. He married Beverly Jean Ballou on March 13, 1993, in Fort Scott, and she survives of the home...

Marjorie J. Stephan, age 91, resident of Pittsburg, Kan., died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, at Comfort Care Home of Pittsburg. She was born Oct. 12, 1928, in Peetz, Colo., the daughter of Hans and Anna Westphalen Struve. She graduated high school in Sidney, Neb. ...

Juanita Mae Lloyd, age 96, a resident of rural Nevada, Mo., passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center. She was born March 9, 1924, in Ft. Scott, Kan., the daughter of Roy C. Jewell and Bessie Mae Bybee Jewell. She married Emmett Paul Lloyd on Sept. ...

Elmer J. Judy, age 90, a resident of rural Fort Scott, Kan., passed away April 3, 2020, at his home. Rev. Mark Stetler and Rev. Eric Going will conduct a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Parkway Church of God (Holiness), 1111 State St., Fort Scott, Kan. ...

Norma Jean Jackson, 90, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away early morning on Sept. 27, 2020. She was born March 9, 1930, in Redfield, Kan., the daughter of Willard L. and Bertha Mae (Delzell) Smith.She married John Lyle Jackson Nov. 25, 1950, in Bronson, Kan...

Robert E. Kibble, 90, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday evening, Oct. 5, 2020, at Guest Home Estates. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Hope Elaine Holeman, age 94, a resident of Parsons, Kan., formerly of Bronson, Kan., died Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, at the Labette Health Center in Parsons. Services for Hope Holeman will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St.

Vernon LeRoy "Roy" Massey, age 98, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Oct. 7, 2020. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 at the Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kan. Those attending are asked to wear masks and social distance. Individual respects and condolences can be made Sunday, Oct. ...

Tempy Ann Garrett Murray, 65, beloved and cherished wife, mother and grandmother of Brandon, passed away Monday, Oct. 5 in Union, Miss. She is known for her generous and giving nature to others, without any thought of return. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM October 9 at Ott and Lee in Brandon (see address below)...

Hope Elaine Holeman, age 94, resident of Parsons, Kan., formerly of Bronson, Kan., died Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, at the Labette Health Center in Parsons. She was born on Nov. 13, 1925, in Iola, Kan., the daughter of Olin and Florence Hicks Burtch. They moved to Bronson in 1941. ...

On Oct. 7, 2020, Mary “Rosalie” Martin returned to her heavenly home at age 87 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Rosalie was born to the late Frederick and Caroline Karleskint in Fort Scott, Kan., on May 2, 1933. She was blessed to be part of a large and loving family with her 12 siblings. ...

Dixie Lou Kalm, age 72, a resident of rural Arcadia, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. She was born Feb. 24, 1948, in Xenia, Kan., the daughter of Eugene Charles “Curley” Williams and Margaret Frances Russell Williams. ...

Robert E. Kibble, 90, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday evening, Oct. 5, 2020, at Guest Home Estates. He was born May 4, 1930, in Uniontown, Kan., the son of Donald Vance and Beulah (Ramsey) Kibble. He married Irene Natalie Hitchcock July 5, 1978, in Miami, Okla. She preceded him in death Jan. 24, 2017...

Goldie May Schnichels, age 95, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at her home. Services for Goldie Schnichels are pending and will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St. Memorials are suggested to the Goldie Schnichels Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel...

Galen Charles Bigelow, Sr., 77, of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 8, 2020. He was born Nov. 8, 1942, in Hiattville, Kan., the son of Charles William and Luella Elizabeth (Wescoatt) Bigelow. He married Marita Lynne Barr June 7, 1960, in Fort Scott, Kan., and she survives of the home...

Goldie May Schnichels, age 95, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the U.S. National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Goldie Schnichels Memorial Fund 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...

On Oct. 12, 2020, Della Mae Raguse, loving wife and mother of three children, left this earth for her heavenly home at the age of 94, joyful to be reunited with so many she loved. Della Mae was born on Nov. 5, 1925 to Emma and Christopher Voss at their home on a farm near Holyrood, Kan. ...

Christie Elaine Belcher, age 62, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at the Via Christi Emergency Room in Pittsburg, Kan. She was born May 9, 1958, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Donald Glen Hunziker and Maxine Christy Hunziker. ...

Dale Geiger, 87, of Fort Scott, passed away early Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, 2020, at Girard Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

James Robert “Bob” Regan, 93, of Pittsburg, passed away at 12:02 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 at the Comfort Care Homes in Pittsburg. He was born Oct. 7, 1927 at Kansas City, Mo., the son of James Henry and Bernadine (Lance) Regan. He graduated from Fort Scott High School...

Dale Geiger, 87, of Fort Scott, passed away early Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, 2020, at Girard Medical Center. He was born June 24, 1933, in Uniontown, Kan., the son of Schley and Ruth Marie (Wells) Geiger. He married Bonnie Bolinger on Nov. 6, 1952, at the Petersburg Presbyterian Church, and she survives of the home...

Loretta Arnold, 72, of Fort Scott, passed away Tuesday evening, Oct. 13, 2020, at KU Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Loretta Arnold, 72, of Fort Scott, passed peacefully from this life Tuesday evening, Oct. 13, 2020, at KU Medical Center. Loretta answered the call of her Savior to “come home, my child.” Loretta was born Oct. 6, 1948, to Richard Dale and Helen Marie (Moyer) Hall at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, Kan. ...

Alice Louise McElmurry, 89, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 14, 2020, at her home. She was born June 21, 1931, in Bronaugh, Mo., the daughter of Robert Wilfred “Bob” and May Lou (Dighero) Clarida. She married Rex McElmurry Feb. 12, 1950, in Huntsville, Ark., and he preceded her in death Jan. 25, 2013...

Jan M. Harvey, 67, of Fort Scott, Kan., died 11:32am Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at her home following an illness. See full obituary information at www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS...

Gene L. Mercer, Feb. 24, 1935 – Oct. 11, 2020, age 85. Gene was born to Faye and Margaret Mercer in Fort Scott, Kan., where he went to elementary, middle and high school and JUCO of Fort Scott. Afterwards, he attended the Winona School of Photography in Indiana. ...

Muri "Butch" McKibben, age 72, formerly of Fort Scott passed away Thursday Oct. 1, 2020 at his home. Muri was born March 9, 1948 in Winfield, KAN., to Jesse and Mary McKibben. Muri graduated from Winfield High School, class of 1966. He enjoyed playing baseball, coaching, and being an umpire. Muri had a quick wit and funny response...

Roy Cole “RC” Holdridge IV, age 58, resident of Redfield, Kan., died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, Mo. There was cremation. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. ...

Douglas “Doug” Earl Johnson, 57, of Nevada, Mo., passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Doug was born on Aug. 12, 1963 to Billy Joe and Donna Kay (Beisly) Johnson in Fort Scott. Doug was raised in Deerfield and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1981. ...

Charles Oliver Haverfield, age 95, Parker, Kan., passed away on Friday March 20, 2020. A gathering will be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at the Linn County 4-H Building, Mound City, Kan. Contributions are suggested to the Parker Historical Society, in care of Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 304, La Cygne, KS 66040...

Clessa Kay Hawkins, age 56, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away early Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at her home. She was born Nov. 6, 1963, in Springfield, Mo., the daughter of Clarence Earl Coulter and Mary Elizabeth Call Coulter. Clessa married Terry Wayne Hawkins on Aug. ...

Oaklynn Virginia Shadden, age 2 months, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, Mo. She was born Aug. 20, 2020, in Nevada, Mo., the daughter of Samuel Shadden and Courtney Scheckel. Survivors include her parents; a brother, Gydeon Hall; a brother/uncle, Zayne Schnichels; grandparents, Harry “Sid” and Dollie Shadden, Fulton, Kan., Karon Schnichels (Troy Rhynerson), Fort Scott, Kan., and David C. ...

Dexter Allen Clark, age 87, a resident of Wichita, Kan., passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, at his home. He was born July 8, 1933, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of James H. Clark, Sr. and Alice Anna West Clark. In earlier years, Dexter worked for the Fort Scott Tribune first as a paperboy and later in the print room. ...

Oaklyn Rae Kastl, daughter of James Michael Kastl, Sr., and Cassandra LeeAnn Wells, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. In addition to her parents, she is survived by siblings, Carlie, Jackson, Ashby Jr., Travis, Jazmine, Jaydynn, Jerzee and Jimmy Jr. Also surviving are grandparents, Donna Kay Wallace, Dwayne Wells and Rodney and Dottie Pulliam, great-grandmother, Donna Rash and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Wayne Rash and Kenneth and Ruth Wells...

Arthur Lowe Frisbie, 85, of Suffield, Ohio, passed away on Oct. 11, 2020, following a brief illness caused by a fall. Lowe was born Jan. 15,1935, to Arthur Elliot and Letha (Lowe) Frisbie in Rehoboth, N.M. Lowe graduated from Fulton High School, Fulton, Kan., and the University of Kansas. ...

Keith Locke, age 91, of Iola, Kan., left the bonds of Earth to pursue his passion-flying. Keith passed away in the early morning hours on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at Windsor Place, Iola, Kan. Robert Keith Locke was the son of Claude G. Locke and Anita (Dunnington) Locke, born July 29, 1929, in Prescott, Kan. ...

Richard Dean Marshall, age 94, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, at the Via Christi Medical Center in Pittsburg, Kan. He was born Nov. 11, 1925, in West Mineral, Kan., the son of William Riley Marshall and Theo Anna Sanderson Marshall. ...

Beth Ann Tinsley, age 77, a resident of Bronson, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at the Moran Manor Nursing Home in Moran, Kan. She was born Jan. 17, 1943, in Moran, the daughter of Francis Bradford Glasgow and Keitha Yelton Glasgow. She married Paul Everette Tinsley on May 25, 1959, at Lone Elm, Kan. ...

Thomas Warren Davis, age 100, a resident of Fort Scott, passed away early Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, at his home. He was born Oct. 1, 1920, in Redfield, Kan., the son of Albert E. Davis and Gladys Boone Davis. Warren graduated from the Uniontown High School with the Class of 1941. He married Birdean Ward on Jan. 22, 1943. Shortly after their marriage, Warren was called into active duty with the United States Army. He participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy Beach on June 6, 1944...

Juanita Mae Povenmire, age 93, resident of Fort Scott, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, at Guest Home Estates, Fort Scott. Pastor Don Andrews will conduct funeral services at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Private family burial will take place in the U. S. National Cemetery...