Obituaries from January 2024

Sharon Rae Wagner Sarlls, age 81, Spring Hill, Kan., formerly of Amsterdam, Mo., passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023.   A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5,2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.  A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to service time at the La Cygne Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Grady's Kids. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  ...

Charles Arthur Allen, 85, of Holland, Mich., passed away peacefully on Dec. 23, 2023, with his family lovingly by his side. Although his family is deeply saddened by his passing, they are encouraged knowing that Charles touched many lives during his time on earth and is now celebrating in the arms of the Lord. ...

Ken W. Brock, 77, Pittsburg businessman and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023 with family by his side. Ken was born Feb. 4, 1946, to George and Florence (Chaplin) Brock. He was raised in Hiattville, Kan., southwest of Fort Scott. He attended schools in Hiattville and Fort Scott and graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1964...

LeRoy Charles Detwiler, age 84, Paola, Kan., passed away at his home Dec. 28, 2023. A private service for immediate family will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Mound City, Kan. LeRoy is survived by his wife, Ann, two sons, Todd Detwiler and wife Cindy and their children and grandchild, Drew, Max, Meg, and her husband Stan and daughter Malea, and Ted Detwiler and wife Christi and their children, Sam and Lindsay.  ...

Lavone Page, age 93, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at the Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. She was born June 7, 1930, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Roy B. Cox and Nellie C. Robinson Cox. Lavone married Walter Tom Page on July 15, 1946, in Fort Scott. ...

Mark Martin Meanor, age 48, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at the Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo. He was born Feb. 21, 1975, in Niskayuna, N.Y., the son of Martin Wayne Meanor and Linda Lee DeLapp Meanor. ...

Virginia Louise Martin, age 91, resident of Lee’s Summit, Mo., and formerly of Fort Scott, Kan., died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at Wilshire at Lakewood Rehabilitation Center in Lee’s Summit. Virginia Hockett was born Feb. 11, 1932, in Bronson, Kan., the daughter of Ray Carlton Hockett and Edna Jessie Thompson Hockett. ...

Roy Wayne Marchant, 80, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Roy was born on June 14, 1943 in Fort Scott, Kan., to Virginia Faye Bland and was later adopted by her second husband, Richard Marchant. ...

Glenn Elton Karr, age 85, Paola, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.   A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 at the New Lancaster United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. to service time at the church. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to New Lancaster United Methodist or Phoenix Hospice. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Charles Floyd Courtois, age 74, Independence, Mo., passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at the Pleasanton First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. ...

Arlene Joan Thomson, age 83, a resident of Las Vegas, Nev., passed away to a better place on Dec. 5, 2023. She was under hospice care at her daughter and son-in-law’s home. Abana, Thaddeus, and their two daughters, Sarah and Zipporah, together gave her wonderful care until her time on earth was over...

Harvey Preston Green Sr., age 88, died Dec. 25, 2023, at his home in Shawnee, Kan. A memorial service to celebrate Harvey's life will be held at the Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com...

Dustin Ray Wiggans, age 46, resident of Knox City, Texas, formerly of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 14, 2023, at his home. There was cremation. Interment in the U. S. National Cemetery will take place at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 16. Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel. Words of remembrance may be left online at cheneywitt.com...

Castiel A. Grubb, 8-month-old son of Phillip Grubb and Hailey Ford, passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at the Via Christi Emergency Room in Pittsburg, Kan. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m.. Thursday, Jan. 11 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Following services there will be cremation and a private burial will take place at a later date in the Oak Grove Cemetery. ...

Julia Haggard, age 50, a resident of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at her home. Services will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kan.

Patricia C. Wynn, age 60, a resident of Bronson, Kan., passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at the Allen County Hospital in Iola, Kan. Rev. Kevin Moyers will conduct a memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will take place at a later date in the Bronson Cemetery. ...

A memorial service, celebrating the life of Vicky Ray will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 at Life Demonstration Church, 1200 Olive Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012. Vicky passed away at her home on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. She was 73. Vicky Collet (Graham) Ray was born on June 15, 1950 in Fort Scott, Kan., to Harold and Eva (Bowen) Graham. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Bonnie Bailey. ...

In Loving Memory of Janice E. Wurtz Janice Wurtz, a radiant soul and retired special education teacher, transitioned peacefully from this life on Jan. 3, 2024, leaving a profound impact on all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her departure marks the end of a life devoted to teaching, the joy of music, and an unwavering commitment to family...

Judy Lynne Miller, age 63, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Fisher Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. ...

Ralph Eugene Wheeler, 79, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 15, 2024, in Fort Scott. Born on Sept. 24, 1944, in Fort Scott, Ralph was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend to all. Ralph had a zest for life and was known for his love of fishing, corny sci-fi movies, and food. ...

Donald G. Richey, 86, of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 17, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Robert Curtis Query, age 66, a resident of rural Fort Scott, Kan., passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at his home. He was born July 28, 1957, in Fort Scott, the son of Lawrence H. “Jack” Query and Alberta “Mae” Duncan Query. Robert graduated from the Fort Scott High School with the Class of 1975. ...

Donald Gene Richey, 86, of Fort Scott, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 17, 2024, at Medicalodges of Fort Scott. Arrangements are under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home and will be announced next week.

Dan Rhodes, 73, of Blue Mound, Kan., died on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 at his home.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at Blue Mound Bible Church, Blue Mound, Kan. Visitation will be at the church from 1 p.m. until service time. Contributions to help defray funeral costs may be mailed to Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, Kansas 66056.  Friends and family may leave on line condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Bernice Faye Carriger, age 89, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at Credo Senior Living, Fort Scott. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Graveside committal services will take place at 1:30 p.m. ...

Gregory Lewis Edgman, age 70, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial will be in the Star Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. ...

Eula Mae Emerson, age 80, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.   Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. A graveside will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Okla. Memorial contributions are suggested to Regina's Rescue. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfuneral.com...

Bernice Faye Carriger, age 89, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at Credo Senior Living, Fort Scott. Bernice was born, along with her fraternal twin sister, Innes Mae, on Oct. 22, 1934, in Augusta, Kan., to Ernest Vay and Osa Matle (Johnson) Gardner. ...

Gene Richey, 86, of Fort Scott, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 17, 2024, at Medicalodges of Fort Scott. He was born March 14, 1937, in Bourbon County, Kan., to John Richey and Lilian (Bailey) Richey. He married Margaret “Peggy” L. Rylander March 25, 1962, in Richards, Mo. She preceded him in death Aug. 8, 2013...

Linda Kay May, age 72, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Mo. She was born Aug. 29, 1951, in Fort Scott, the daughter of William and Marilyn Hurd Fowler. She graduated from FSHS with the class of 1969. ...

Johny Lee Vaughn, age 78, Leawood, Kan., formerly of Mound City, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.  He was born in Mound City, Kan., on May 14, 1945, the son of Marion and Edna Paddock Vaughn. He graduated from Mound City High School in the Class of 1963. He then attended Fort Scott Community College. ...

Linda Kay May, age 72, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Mo. She was born Aug. 29, 1951, in Fort Scott, the daughter of William and Marilyn Hurd Fowler. She graduated from FSHS with the class of 1969. ...

Joseph Wayne Rash, age 43, a resident of Garland, Kan., passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at his home. He was born June 26, 1980, in Kansas City, the son of Wayne Cecil Rash and Donna Mae Cole Rash. Joseph enjoyed reading about history, collecting comic books and movies, and spending time on the computer. He attended the Hannon Freewill Baptist Church in Liberal, Mo. Joseph loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and had read the entire Bible...

My dad, David Doerfler, age 90, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. He was born on Aug. 16, 1933, in Emmeram, Kan., the son of Joseph and Albina Doerfler, the seventh of 10 children. As a child, the family moved from Hays, Kan., to Wichita, Kan., where he had childhood jobs such as shining shoes at the barber shop at age 12 and working with the Vornado fan company. ...

Charlene Marie (Grant) Riley, 78, of Chanute, Kan., passed away on Jan. 26, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 27, 1945, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Charles S. Grant Jr. and Darlene M. (Ball) Grant. Charlene graduated from Uniontown High School in 1963 and furthered her education at Fort Scott Community College...

Ellery Benjamin Calkins, age 76, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.   A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Mo. ...

Johnny Lee Spears, Sr., age 65, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Monday Jan. 29, 2024, at the Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Mo. Funeral services for Johnny Spears will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the U.S. ...