Obituaries from January 2025

Dr. Thomas G. Tinker 4/26/1945-12/20/2024 After a lifetime of devotion and servitude to others, Dr. Thomas G. Tinker, 79, answered God’s call to come home after a short, sudden illness on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. Tom was born on April 26,1945 in Kansas City, Kan., to Grayson and Selma Anderson Tinker. ...

Irene Virginia "Sally" Cox, age 96, formerly of Mound City, Kan., passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. Graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 at the Trading Post Cemetery. Friends and family will gather prior at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 at the Schneider Funeral Home Mound City Chapel until departure for the cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the church of your choice. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Bonnie Lou Smith, age 96, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton. Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. ...

Elaine Marie Guss, 65, of Fort Scott, died at 10:56 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Elaine was born June 16, 1959 in Santa Monica, Calif., to Vernon and Katherine Guss. She moved to Fort Scott when she was 8 years old and lived the rest of her life in Bourbon County. She graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1978. From her union with Michael Harper, Elaine had four wonderful children: Candy Turner, Michael Harper, Dustin Harper and Scott Harper all of Fort Scott...

Robert Matthias Noll, Jr. was born in Atchison, Kan., on Jan. 30, 1926, and departed this life on Dec. 14, 2024, a month short of his 99th birthday. His great-grandfather Matt Noll was a wagonmaker in Weston, Mo., and his grandfather and father were pharmacists in Atchison. ...

Richard Warren Wood, age 92, died Dec. 31, 2024 at home in Pittsburg, Kan., surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Oct. 3, 1932 to Samuel Scott Wood and Edith D. Pearson Wood at their home in Stockton, Kan. Richard married Betty Marie Rosenberg on Dec. 3, 1950, at the Galesburg Christian Church in...

Vicki Cox Parsons, age 68, a resident of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at the Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. Funeral services will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kan.

Vicki Sue Cox Parsons, age 68, a resident of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at the Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. She was born Jan. 15, 1956, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Albert L. Cox, Sr. and Rosalie Smith Cox. Vicki married Donald M. ...

Donald F. Wunderly, 74, of Fort Scott, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 4, 2025, at Research Medical Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Theodore Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena” speech lauded those who take on challenges, shoulder responsibility, dare to excel. Gary Wayne Rust of Cape Girardeau demonstrated that visionary character. He was born May 25, 1935. He died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, of natural causes. He was 89...

Donald Fredrick Wunderly, resident of rural Fort Scott, passed away Jan. 4, 2025, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. Born July 26, 1950, in Fort Scott to Fred and Julia (Brennan) Wunderly, Don graduated from FSHS in 1968. He was active in football, FFA and 4-H. He attended University of Arkansas pursuing a physical education degree. He excelled in football and served as a team captain. Don went on to play football for the British Columbia Lions and briefly in the NFL...

Patricia Ann Barker-Wallace, age 72, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Joplin, Mo. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS.

David Leslie Nation, age 56, Mound City, Kan., passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.   A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at the Mound City Christian Church.  Burial will be in the Linville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Linn County Care to Share. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  ...

David Roy Jameson, age 73 passed away on April 1, 2023, in Springfield, Mo., where he resided since 1975. He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for 10 years. He then worked as a residential home builder until 2008 when he retired. David was born on Feb. ...

Jacob Thomas "Jake" Hays, age 34, Concord, Okla., formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Cremations, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to service time Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to Schneider Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Joseph Michael Grieshaber, age 52, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2024, at his home following a brief fight with cancer. He was born Nov. 3, 1972, in Neosho, Mo., the son of Michael and Kathy Miller Grieshaber. Joey worked as a youth minister for several years before becoming an EMT. ...

Alta Dean Davis, 97, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 12, 2025, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann Barker Wallace, age 72, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. She was born July 4, 1952, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Earl Barker and Velma Mealman Barker. Patricia grew up in Prescott, Kan., and received her early education at the Prescott Grade School. ...

Jean Erma (Rudiger) Wright, 80, of Sabetha, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at the Sabetha Community Hospital. Jean was born on Feb. 26, 1944, in Clay Center, Neb., to Lawrence “Rudy” Arthur and Rosa Jane (Hoyt) Rudiger. She came to know Jesus as her Savior at a young age, influenced by her mother’s dedication to Child Evangelism. ...

It is with great sadness and love that the family of Ralph Randle Willard announces his death, at 81 years of age, on Dec. 9, 2024, in Cary, N.C. Born in Fort Scott, Kan. on July 9, 1943, Ralph led a life marked by professional achievement and personal devotion. ...

Robert James “Bobby” Shoemaker, age 64, Prescott, Kan., passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church Camp Scholarship Fund or Mission Fund. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Alta Dean Davis, age 97, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at her home. She was better known by Kansas relatives as Aunt Deanie, to California relatives as Auntie Alta and to many friends as Miss Alta. Alta was born on Dec. ...

Linda Sue Beckham passed away Jan. 14, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born in Topeka, Kan., but spent most of her adult life in Fort Scott, Kan. While she enjoyed retirement, she often spoke fondly of her co-workers after many years of working at Whiteside’s West in Fort Scott. She loved her family dearly, held a special place in her heart for all animals and thoroughly enjoyed working in her garden...

Opal Vivian Davis, beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, and aunt passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Opal was born April 21, 1942, the first child of Edgar and Opal (Higgins) Headrick. Opal attended Stotesbury Grade School through the fourth grade and then transferred to Metz when her parents purchased their family farm. ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Marie Tennison, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and wife. Patricia's strength, passion, and unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Patricia is survived by her husband Kevin. ...

Tammy Marie Gode, 49, of Fulton, Kan., passed away early Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, 2025, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

David Wayne “Tiny” Watkins, age 77, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. He was born Feb. 25, 1947, in Fort Scott, the son of William Wayne Watkins and Edna Mae “Cricket” Kells Watkins. ...

George Edward Montgomery, Jr., 81, of Fort Scott, went to meet the Lord on Wednesday evening, Dec. 11, 2024, in Kansas City at KU Medical Center. The Funeral Mass was celebrated by Father Yancey Burgess at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church under the direction of the Konantz Cheney Funeral Home. ...

John Loyd Dickerson, age 65, Centerville, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.   Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 at Sacred Heart Church in Mound City, Kan. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.  The Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. before Mass. Friends and family can gather afterwards in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall for fellowship. Memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

James Benjamin "Jim" Hargrove, age 69, formerly of Mound City, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 A funeral service will be held a 11 am Friday Jan. 31, 2025 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, Mound City, Kan. Burial will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m to service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Heart Association. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  ...

Jackie Dale "Jack" Kimlin, age 66, Mound City, Kan., passed away Sunday Jan. 26, 2025.   A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Curry Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church...

Larry Marvin Murray, age 73, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 at the Fairmount Church. Burial will be in the Littell Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Mound City First Baptist Church Mission Fund. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  ...

Goldie Marie Weyant Arndt, age 94, a resident of Uniontown, Kan., passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kan. She was born April 27, 1930, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Willis William Wells and Goldie Belle Weston Wells. ...

Ellen Frances Cook Mullane was born on March 5, 1924 in Fort Scott, Kan. She died on Dec. 8, 2024, in Peoria, Ariz. She was preceded in death by John Timothy "Tim" Mullane, her husband, of 68 years, her parents, William E. Cook and Ruth (McFadden) Cook; three siblings: Bernard Cook, Willard Cook and Alvena Cook McClellan; children, infant son, Daniel Joseph Mullane, daughter Molly Marie O'Malley, son, Dennis Michael Mullane, son-in-law, Jerry M. ...

Alva Leroy Snyder, 89, resident of Bronson, Kan., passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Labette Health Center in Parsons, Kan. He was born Aug. 23, 1935, in Harding, Kan., the son of George Franklin Snyder and Mary Elizabeth (Townsend) Snyder. He married Marjorie Marilyn Schwartz on April 4, 1958, in Fulton, Kan., and she preceded him in death Jan. 5, 2005...

Keagan Grubbs, age 8, Mound City, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, as a result of an accident.  Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions will be used to defray funeral expenses. Gifts can be sent to Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be made at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  ...

Bowonn Edward Owen, age 9, Mound City, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, as the result of an accident. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions will be used to defray funeral expenses. Gifts can be sent to Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be made at www.schneiderfunerals.com...