Obituaries from August 2025

Jo Ann Thomas, 83, of Fort Scott, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 27, 2025, surrounded by family. Jo Ann was born on May 4, 1942, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Oscar and Jimmie Sapp. As a young girl, a serious bicycle accident with her sister led her to Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott for recovery. It was there she first felt called to become a nurse – a decision that would define much of her life...

Mildred Lucille Kesler, 61, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away July 31, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Stephanie H. Johnson, 82, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Aug. 5, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

William R. “Bill” Ralls, age 74, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. A funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Wichita, Kan. Burial will be in Eden Cemetery, Milton, Kan. Online condolences can be left at www.ebersolemortuary.com...

Delphia Ann Chow, 92, of Fort Scott, passed away Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Leawood, Kan. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Raymond Lee Uttinger, 81, of Springfield, Mo., passed away peacefully at his home Aug. 6, 2025. Ray was born on Feb. 1,1944, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Claud and Mabel (Barnes) Uttinger. He married Peggy Secrest Davis April 22,1983, in Fort Scott, Kan...

Delphia Ann Chow, 92, of Fort Scott, passed away Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Leawood, Kan. She was born on March 23, 1933, in Mullens, W.V., the daughter of Willard Lee Basham and Sinda Florence (Shrewsbury) Basham. She married Stanley L.Y. Chow, M.D. on Feb. 21, 1953, in Mullens, W.V.; he preceded her in death on May 11, 1998...

Stephanie H. Johnson, 82, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Aug. 5, 2025. She was born Feb. 12, 1943, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Glenn R. Maupin and Helen M. (Huffine) Maupin. She married Charlie Johnson and he preceded her in death in December of 1982...

Clara E. “Babe” Campbell, 99, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away peacefully 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Clara “Babe” was born on July 19, 1926 in Fort Scott, Kan., to Alex Andre Redden and Susan Lemonia (Doty) Redden. ...

Linda Mae Eshelbrenner, 74 of Frontenac, Kan., passed away peacefully Aug. 16, 2025 at Advent Health, Shawnee Mission, Kan. She was surrounded by her family. Linda was born Oct. 18, 1950, in Kansas City, Mo., to James and Dorothy Papst. She married Albert Eshelbrenner Jr, on June 13, 1970, and was married for 55 years. ...

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our loved one, Lory Ann Woods. Lory passed from this world on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Joplin, Mo. Lory was born, Feb. 27, 1956, in Kansas City, Kan., to Loretta May (Downing) Neal and William Frederick Neal...

James Donald (Don) Larkin passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz., at the age of 77. Don was born to Alma Clark Larkin and William “Bill” Francis Larkin, Jr., in the family home in rural Fulton, Kan., on Feb. 20, 1948. Don attended Fulton Elementary School and High School where he excelled academically, and athletically with his school basketball team, the Fulton Bearcats, coached by Art Frisbee. ...

With a joyful heart, Kara Jeneane Wood Baker moved to her heavenly home on Aug. 22, 2025, just six days before her 92nd birthday. She had no fear of death, as she had been preparing all her life for the inevitable change. All of her confidence was placed in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and when the summons came, she passed away as peacefully as twilight falls upon a perfect day...

Katheryn L Kelley, age 79 went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 in Edmond, Okla., where she resided with her daughter Tonya, due to declining health. She was born on March 26, 1946 in Fort Scott, Kan., to Herbert E. Miller and Katheryn Esther Bruce Miller. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Scott. She attended EJ Hawkins School, Fort Scott public schools, graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1964, and from Fort Scott Community College in 1966...

Dr. Robert Wayne Stark, known affectionately as Wayne to his friends and family, passed away on Aug. 19, 2025, due to heart complications. Born on April 14, 1937, in Blue Mound, Kan., the son of Nolan Vern Stark and Mary Maxine Stark. Wayne’s life was a beacon to all who knew him and to the Lord Jesus Christ. He departed this world in Fort Scott, Kan., surrounded by the warmth of his family’s love...

Robert Lee “Bob” Russell, 89, of Fort Scott, Kan., was surrounded by family when he was called home to be with his Savior on Aug. 24, 2025. He was born June 21, 1936 at home in Redfield, Kan., to Grant Eugene Russell and Echo Mae (Neth) Russell. Bob graduated as valedictorian from Uniontown High School in 1954. ...

Donald Howard Bright, age 80, of Oologah, Okla., formerly of Arcadia, Kan., passed away on Aug. 27, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in Claremore, Okla. He was born on Jan. 10, 1945, on his family’s kitchen table in Bronaugh, Mo. On June 5, 1965, Don married the love of his life, Terry C. Yates, who survives him. Together they built a life filled with love, faith, and family...

Ed Ramsey, of Uniontown, passed away early Friday morning, Aug. 29, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.