Obituaries from July 2023

Lucille Mae Griffith, age 97, of Fort Scott, formerly of Uniontown passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Credo Assisted Living Center after a brief illness. She was born April 28, 1926 in Cleona, Pa., the daughter of John H. Funk and Rosa “Rosie” Kreider Funk...

Richard (Dick) Lucas was born in August 1944 in Mapleton, Kan., and passed away in May 2023 in Burleson, Texas. He spent most of his childhood in Fort Scott, graduating from Fort Scott High School in 1962. After serving in the US Navy from 1962-1965, he married his childhood sweetheart, Linda Moore, in September 1965. Four children soon followed: Rick in 1967, Deborah in 1968, Rebekah in 1970, and Rachel in 1972...

Terry Donald Wood, “Woody” age 72, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away early Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. He was born Sept. 15, 1950, in Fort Scott, the son of William Vern Wood and Juanita June Johnston Wood. ...

Geraldine “Geri” Patricia Reeder, age 91, passed into her heavenly home and the arms of her Savior on Monday, July 3, 2023. Geri was born Oct. 17, 1931 in Uniontown, Kan., to Ebbie E. and Hazel D. Wolford. Although she lived some of her early years in towns along the old Missouri Pacific Railroad line due to her father’s work, she lived the majority of her life in the town she loved, Bronson...

Billy Joe Feagins, 89, of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away on July 03, 2023, at Pittsburg, Kan. Billy was born on Nov. 16, 1933, to Levi Perry and Laura Lilly (Love) Feagins in Fort Scott, Kan. He graduated from Fort Scott High School. He was united in marriage to Norma (Leonard) Simons on Sept. 9, 1990, in Fort Scott, Kan. She survives of the home...

Neranjan “CU” Ramdial, age 60, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at his residence. There was cremation. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at the West Liberty Cemetery. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com...

Lisa Jo Larkin was born Oct. 13, 1966, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, Kan., to parents Bob and Judi Larkin. She grew up with one sister, Laura, one foster brother, Dwayne Craig, and one cousin, Kenny Hively, who was more like a brother to her. She had a happy childhood, growing up mostly on the farm. ...

Frankie Shrakes, Jr., age 74, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at his home. He was born Sept. 5, 1948, in Fort Scott, the son of Frank Shrakes and Velma “Dolly” McDaniel Shrakes. He married Gail L. Guffey on June 6, 1966, at Fort Scott. ...

Harvalee Waltmire, 86, of Fulton, Kan., passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 surrounded by family. Born in Fort Scott, Kan., on March 29, 1937, to the late Hollis and Alice Waltmire. Hollis passed before Harvalee’s birth, and he was lovingly raised by Alice and the only father Harv ever knew, Bill Fisher...

James Marlyn Hite was born on Feb. 18, 1947, in Moran, Kan., to John M. Hite and Marianna Koch Hite. He died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the age of 76 with his family surrounding him. He grew up in the Uniontown/Redfield area, attended grade school in Redfield and graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1965. ...

John Frederick "Jack" Howell, age 86, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023.  A Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2023, at our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in La Cygne. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. following the Rosary. Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mound City, Kans. Memorial contributions are suggested to La Cygne Library or Our Lady of Lourdes. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Jack Edward Bright, age 93, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023.   A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2023, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Woodfin Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time at the Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Woodfin Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. ...

Joe Edward Winter, 84, Richards, Mo., passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Medicalodges Fort Scott following a brief illness. Joe was born Oct. 2, 1938 in Deerfield, Mo., to Earl P. and Dana M. (Clark) Winter. He fell in love in the 7th grade with Shirley I. Goddard and married his childhood sweetheart on April 23, 1960 in Nevada, Mo., and she survives of the home. ...

Daniel Robert Righter, Sr., 72, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 in his home, in Nevada, Mo. Dan was born Aug. 1,1950, in Springfield, Mo., to Leonard “Pete” and Opal Righter. Dan graduated from Nevada High School in 1968. Following high school, he attended Missouri State University. ...

Billy Dean Barnett, 90, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away July 4, 2023, He was the son of (Johny) Marvin and Ester Barnett, born June 18, 1933, in Ottawa County, Okla. He was raised in Seneca, Mo. After high school he joined the Navy, and then several years later joined the Army National Guard...

Patrick B. Page, M.D. of Bluffton, S.C., was called to his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior on July 16, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born in Fort Scott, Kan. on Aug. 24, 1942. He was born to John Ellis Page and Ava Brown Page and he is survived by his wife of 51 years, Christine Ponce Page...

Judy (Woods) Marshall (Mom) died July 14, 2023, after a brave fight with cancer. Judy was born March 27, 1938 to Charles E. and Claybel (Houston) Woods in El Dorado, Kan. She is survived by her husband of 64 years Bob Marshall; three children Dana (Craig) McKenney of Fort Scott, Darcy Marshall of Houston Texas, and Dirk Marshall, also of Houston; and her brother Ray Woods of Independence, Kan...

Clara Kay Griffin-Clark, age 64, resident of St. Joseph, Mo., died Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her home. She was born Feb. 20, 1959, in Munich, Germany, the daughter of Rolland and Mary Lou Johnson Griffin. Following college, Kay worked as a radiation therapist for two different hospitals. ...

Leon Edward (Bud) Cady, age 84, of Moran, Kan., passed away July 15, 2023, at St. Luke's East Plaza, Kansas City, Mo. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, in The Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 U.S. Highway 54, Iola, KS. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023, in the chapel at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Iola, Kan. Burial with military honors will follow in Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Kan...

Keitha Ann Brown, age 70, Mound City, Kan., passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023.  A visitation and celebration of life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Jayhawk Elementary School (JES) to be used for the student activities. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerls.com...

Glorius Dolline Kruse, of Hepler, died at 6:25 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at her residence. Dolline was born Oct. 12, 1943 in Oklahoma City, Okla., a daughter of Roy and Mamie (Jose) Pulliam. At an early age, her family moved to the Redfield, Kan., area and she grew up and attended schools in Uniontown, Kan...

Gary M. Saker, 74, formerly of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away July 14, 2023, after a battle with an ongoing illness. Gary was preceded in death by his father Don Saker and mother Eloise Richards Garnand. Survivors include Tracy Saker, sons Andrae and Bryden Saker of the home along with Kaleb Saker of Girard, Kan., and his family. Recently Gary enjoyed spending more time with his grandchildren in Girard prior to being hospitalized...

Benjamin Lee Farmer of Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Fort Scott, Kan., passed into his Heavenly reward on Tuesday July 4, 2023. Ben was born on April 4, 1932 to Leopold (Lee) Alice and Muriel McKinzie Mulley. His mother, Muriel, passed on Nov. 6, 1935, when Ben was only 3 years old, leaving Lee to raise his son on his own. ...

Keitha Ann Brown, age 70, Mound City, Kan., passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023.  A visitation and celebration of life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Jayhawk Elementary School (JES) to be used for the student activities. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerls.com...

Chester Eugene “Chet” Bower, age 79, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Tuesday morning, July 25, 2023, at his home. There was cremation. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Community Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. ...

Naomi Carol (Sweeney) Snow, age 85, resident of Pittsburg, Kan., died Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023, at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg. Pastor Danny Brown will conduct services at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kan. ...

Donnie Ray David, age 69, Moran, Kan., was called home to be with the Lord Monday, July 24, 2023. He was born on March 8, 1954 in Iola, Kan., the son of Glee and Needa E. Holland David. He graduated from Marmaton Valley High School. He then attended Allen County Community College and then received a Bachelor's Degree from Pittsburg State University.  He worked as a computer engineer and never becoming complacent, always learning new ideas and concepts in the industry. ...