Obituaries from April 2024

Leta M. Hull, age 81, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Mo. She was born on Sept. 27, 1942, in Liberal, Mo., the daughter of Cora Lavon Ross. Leta was a woman with a kind heart and loving spirit. ...

John (J.T.) Gregg, 72, of Olathe, Kan., died at home on March 30, 2024. He was born on the family farm in Xenia, Kan., in 1951 to Archie and Alberta Carter Gregg. He was one of eight children. John attended Uniontown High School in Bourbon County, Kan., before being drafted into the United States Army where he served in Panama during the Vietnam War. Upon discharge, he moved to Olathe where he began his 45-year career with King Radio (Honeywell), retiring in March 2019...

Larry Lee Amer Sr., 65, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on April 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He was born Aug. 2, 1958, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Dorothy Irene Burch and James Lawrence Amer...

Raymond L. Tucker, age 75, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away unexpectedly, Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home. Pastor Carl Goff will conduct funeral services at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 10 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. ...

Jolene Wanett West, age 82, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kan., and more recently of Garnett, Kan., passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jolene was born Jan. 22, 1942, in Hillsboro, Kan., the daughter of Henry Gaede and Mary Lou Gibson Gaede. ...

Raymond L. Tucker of rural Fort Scott, Kan., passed into rest at his home early on April 5, 2024. He was born the first of three sons to Dave and Joanne Tucker on March 17, 1949. Raymond attended the Fort Scott school system, Fort Scott Community College, and Pittsburg State University. He joined the Army National Guard and served for five years...

Leo Lyle Ramsey, age 79, of Colony, Kan., passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, in Garnett, Kan., peacefully, with family at his side. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2024, at High Point Cowboy Church, Colony, Kan. Leo's family will greet friends one hour prior to service, at 10 a.m. ...

Lola Jean Driver, age 71, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, Kan. She was born April 29, 1952, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Virgil Jean Wiggans and Lola Camp Wiggans. Jean graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 1970. ...

Spencer Thomas Lee, age 31, passed from this world, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif. Spencer was born and raised in Fort Scott, Kan., and considered Fort Scott his home. He was born April 27, 1992 in Fort Scott, the son of KellieFlynn Lee and Thomas Lee...

Robert (Bob) Eugene Markley, 88, was born on his family farm north of Mound City, Kan., April 11, 1936, to Aaron R. and Hallie (Bell) Markley. He passed from this life on April, 15, 2024, at the very place he was born, his family farm. Bob attended the one-room school of Moneka through the eighth grade. He completed his high school years at Mound City, graduating in the class of 1955...

Sandra Fay Lessley, age 62, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Friday, April 12, 2024, at North Point Skilled Nursing in Paola, Kan. She was born May 23, 1961, in Webb City, Mo., the daughter of James Lee and Dorothy Lavona Collins Petty. Sandra worked for Med Plans Insurance Company and later in daycare. She enjoyed dancing, camping, and spending time with her family. Sandra was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. She had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need...

Earl “Pat” Johnson, 81, of Redfield, Kan., passed away on April 11, 2024, at his home. Earl was born on March 4, 1943, to Abner and Josephine (Handrahan) Johnson in Redfield, Kan. He graduated from Uniontown High School. Earl married Connie Johnson on Thursday, Nov. 9, 1961, in Fayetteville, Ark. She survives of the home. Earl worked as a sales rep for Superior Livestock since 1988 and was a member of the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA)...

David Lee Hunt, age 92, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home. He was born Sept. 7, 1931, in Centralia, Mo., the son of Arlie L. Hunt I and Viola Mentze Hunt. Dave married Hildred Feezell on Oct. 10, 1953, in Fort Scott. ...

Connolly “Mike” Reagan, age 71, of Springfield, Mo., passed away April 9, in Springfield. He was born Dec. 17, 1952, to Mary Virginia and John Dudley Reagan in Fort Scott, Kan. His oldest sister, Jackie, and her husband Bob often took care of little Mike like he was their own...

Michael Leroy Thurston, 70, passed away April 15, 2024. He was born March 27, 1954, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Mary Ann (Monroe) Thurston and Richard Wesley Thurston. Mike was raised in Fort Scott, Kan., and graduated from Fort Scott High in 1972. In 1976 he joined the United States Air Force, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. In 1980 he joined the National Guard, stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kan. He retired from the Air Force after 30 years of service...

Drucilla Marie Schubert, age 85, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Thursday, April 18, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in U.S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. ...

Michael Leroy Thurston, 70, passed away April 15, 2024. He was born March 27, 1954, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Mary Ann (Monroe) Thurston and Richard Wesley Thurston. Mike was raised in Fort Scott, Kan., and graduated from Fort Scott High in 1972. In 1976 he joined the United States Air Force, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. In 1980 he joined the National Guard, stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kan. He retired from the Air Force after 30 years of service...

Drucilla Marie Schubert, age 85, resident of Fort Scott, Kan. Left this earth to join her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Drucilla, known by many as Dru, was born July 31, 1938, in Worland, Mo., the daughter of Waneta Marie Miles (Mikesell) and Walter W. ...

Sandra Fay Lessley, age 62, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Friday, April 12, 2024. There was cremation. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. April 29, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com...

Timothy Lee Coffman, 74, passed away Jan. 17, 2024. He was born April 5, 1949, in Independence, Mo., to Doris Lee (Davenport) Coffman and Dick Earl Coffman. Tim was raised in Nevada, Mo., and graduated from Nevada High School  and joined the United States Airforce, where he remained in service until his retirement. ...

Larry Wayne Bradbury, age 78, a resident of rural Uniontown, Kan., passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his home. He was born May 29, 1945, in Uniontown, the son of William Lewis Bradbury and Vyrel Yenzer Bradbury. Larry graduated from the Uniontown High School. ...

Jose Abella, 97, of Girard, died at 1:50 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. Jose was born Sept. 8, 1926 in Baracoa, Cuba, a son of Ramon and Adela (Hernandez) Abella. He grew up and attended schools in Cuba before moving to the United States in 1952 and receiving his bachelor’s degree from Kansas State Teachers College, now PSU, in 1956...

Katherine Elizabeth Guss, age 84, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, April 23, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. She was born, March 29, 1940 in Bronson, Kan., the daughter of Roy Stewart and Mary W. Wolf Stewart. Katherine graduated from Bronson High School. ...

Rungruedee Phuarbthong (Phoo arbthong), commonly known as Nong Brown, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her home in Derby, Kan., where she resided with Greg and her daughter Thanya. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in the Clarksburg Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kan. ...