Obituaries from November 2024

Ruth Isabel (Evans) Jackson, 93, our beautiful mother went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, October 30, 2024, at 12:50 p.m. at St. Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Our plan was getting her back to her home on hospice. Instead, the Gates of Heaven opened up and the Angels began to sing as our mother reached her destiny, her eternal home, her loving father, God, awaiting her. The heavens lit up and the angels rejoiced!...

John Leroy Taylor, 80, Fort Scott, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott following a lengthy illness. John was born on Nov. 27, 1943 in Fort Scott, Kan., to John and Bertha (White) Taylor.  John was raised in Fulton, Kan., and attended Fulton High School. ...

Marilyn Fay Nuzum, age 91, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the Horton House, Fort Scott. She was born May 16, 1933, in Vernon County, Mo., the daughter of William Dewey Ferguson and Leona Myra Dugan Ferguson. Marilyn graduated from Arcadia High School with the class of 1951 as Valedictorian. ...

Billy Eugene Koppa, age 78, of Topeka and formerly of Manhattan, passed away Nov. 5, 2024, at his home in Topeka. Billy was born on June 8, 1946, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Murrel and Goldie (Page) Koppa. Billy grew up in Hiatville, Kan., and graduated from Uniontown High School with the class of 1964. ...

Claude Franklin (Frank) Durossette, age 73, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his home on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. He was born to Grover William Durossette and Maxine Lavon (Gibson) Durossette on Dec. 17, 1950, in Fort Scott, Kan. He married his best friend and the love of his life Ethel Mary (Michalek) Durossette on July 20, 1968...

Ruth M. Burchett, age 89, a resident of Fort Scott, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Funeral services will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kan.  

Larry Gene Bloomfield, age 72, Prescott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.   Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Prescott Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to service time at the Pleasanton Chapel.  Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of choice. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. ...

Ruth Maxine Larsen Burchett passed away peacefully on her 89th birthday on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, surrounded by loved ones! She was born Nov. 8, 1935, in Richards, Mo., the daughter of George Christian and Myrtle Elizabeth (Schnedler) Larsen. Ruth was first a mother, but she did have several jobs in the business field. Most...

William Thomas Wiggans, age 75, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburg, Kan. He was born June 25, 1949, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Ralph and Mabel Endicott Wiggans. Tom worked for various businesses in Fort Scott including Bruce Marble and Granite, Peerless, and lastly Walmart for 17 years until his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed making flower bouquets, collectibles, attending dirt track races, paint-by-numbers, and his dog, Roland...

Kent Eugene Mitchell, age 91, resident of Zionsville, Ind., died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind. Rev. Christopher Eshelman will conduct funeral services at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the U.S. National Cemetery. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com...

Karl E. Umphenour, 84, of Fort Scott, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, Nov. 13, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Karl E. Umphenour, 84, of Fort Scott, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, Nov. 13, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1940, in Vernon County, Mo., the son of Roy Ellsworth Umphenour and Lottie Belle (Kleitz) Umphenour. He married Sharon Kathleen Erie on April 25, 1959, in Fulton, Kan. She preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 2013...

Betty Jean Tucker, age 92, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., met Jesus face to face on Nov. 13, 2024, after battling Parkinson’s Disease the last several years. She was born Aug. 18, 1932, in Splitlog, Mo., the first child of Arzy “Lee” and Elsie Chandler Bergen. ...

It is with great sadness that we announce that Ralph Allen Schellack Jr. passed on to his Heavenly reward on Oct. 8, 2024, at the age of 69. Allen, as he was known, was born on Dec. 12, 1954, in Joplin, Mo., to Ralph Sr. and Clova (Foster) Schellack...

Timothy Phillips, age 37, a resident of rural Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Centerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. ...

Sherri Marie Crane, age 55, Hume, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 at Research Medical Center In Kansas City, Mo.   Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Sherri will be laid to rest at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sherri Crane Memorial Fund.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Daryl Lee Roller, 79, of Lenexa, passed away suddenly while vacationing in France on Aug. 20, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Scott. Memorial contributios may be made to Lenexa United Methodist Church, Tunnels to Towers or a veterans' charity of your choice...

Timothy Edward Phillips, age 37, made it through the checkered flag on Nov. 14, 2024, as he raced his way into Heaven's gates. Born June 18, 1987, to Kenny Edward Phillips, Jr. and Tammy Ann (Harper) Phillips, he resided in the rural Fort Scott area his entire life. ...

Harry Lee Meek, age 81, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at his home. He was born July 27, 1943, in Fort Scott, the son of Frank and Virginia “Tootie” Poyner Meek. Harry graduated from Richards, Mo., high school. He married Bonnie Mann in 1969 in Nevada, Mo. They later divorced...

Deloris Marie Baldwin, age 88, formerly of Butler, Mo., passed away on Oct. 1, 2024, in Topeka, Kan. She was born the daughter of Orville Glen and Leora Ellington Brownback on Sept. 7, 1936, in Centerville, Kan. Deloris graduated from Parker High School and continued her education by obtaining an associate degree from Fort Scott Community College. ...

Arnot Franklin "Frank" Baldwin Jr. age 92, formerly of Butler, Mo., passed away on Aug. 18, 2024, in Topeka, Kan. He was born the son of Arnot Franklin and Ethel Payne Baldwin on Dec. 6, 1931, in Independence, Mo. Frank graduated from Kansas City Northeast High School in 1948. ...

Venita Bruner Miller, age 92, Kincaid, Kan., passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. She was born on Dec. 15, 1931, in the Burke Street Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Walter and Agnes Mackie Bruner. She attended Mud Holler Grade School and graduated from Blue Mound High School in the Class of 1949. ...

Barnett (Barney) Ellis Helm, 99, Deerfield, Mo., passed away at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. He was born on April 14, 1925, in his grandfather’s home near El Dorado Springs, Mo. Barney was raised in the Harwood area and graduated from El Dorado Springs High School. ...

Melany June Felt, age 54, resident of Kincaid, Kan., passed away Monday Nov. 18, 2024, in a tragic accident 4 miles south of Iola, Kan. She was born Feb. 23, 1970, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Thomas and Beatrice Powell. She graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1988. ...

Jack Eldon Johnson, age 93, a resident of rural Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at his home. He was born July 14, 1931, in Newton, Kan., the son of Leslie George Johnson and Elizabeth Trouslot. Jack’s father was killed in an automobile accident when Jack was a young child. ...