Obituaries from September 2025

Mary Blankenship, a beacon of light and love, born in Fort Scott, Kan., on June 23, 1952, was called to her eternal home on Aug. 27, 2025. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to so many throughout her 73 years of life. Mary spent her entire life in the tight-knit community of Fort Scott. ...

Edward Lee Ramsey, age 60, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Aug. 28, 2025. Ed was born in Independence, Mo., on May 2,1965.He was the beloved son of Leonard Roscoe Ramsey and Mary Louise Ramsey and nephew of Martha Ann Gentry. He was the proud and loving father to Garrett and Rebecca Ramsey, Tanner Ramsey, and Yheana Josol...

Kenneth Bradley Hart, age 88, of rural Garland, quietly slipped away on Aug. 30, 2025 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. ...

David Michael Harney was born on 7 March 1935 in Winchester, Mass., one of nine children of the late Edward Francis “Ted” Harney and Mabel Garland, of Arlington. In the late 1950s, David served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He then studied to be a landscape architect and...

Charlotte Elaine Lucas, age 77, a long-time resident of Humboldt, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott, Kan. She was born June 15, 1948, the daughter of Gerald Lee Stephens, Sr. and Evelyn Nadine York Stevens. Charlotte grew up in Humboldt and graduated from Humboldt High School. ...

Wallace “Mack” Probasco, age 66, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. He was born the son of Francis Mack and Edna E. Wallace Probasco on July 5, 1959, in Fort Scott, Kan. He graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1977.  Mack loved playing the guitar, collecting and listening to music, fishing, shooting sports and his grandchildren. ...

Jackie “Jack” Howard Shroyer, age 85 of Prescott, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. Jack was born the son of Eugene and Lillie Ruth (Blangy) Shroyer on Jan. 24, 1940 in Prescott, Kan. He graduated from Prescott High School. He married the love of his life, Elaine Post on May 28, 1961 in Prescott, Kan., they were married for 57 years, she preceded him in death on Feb. ...

Mary Earlene (Finfrock) Brewster, 72, of Bronson, Kan., passed away Sept. 5, 2025, at her home. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in the chapel at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. Burial will follow in the Uniontown Cemetery, Uniontown, Kan...

Morgan Leon Wakefield, age 29, Mound City, Kan., passed away as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 at the Mound City Christian Church. Burial will be in the Curry Cemetery. ...

Roy Gene Colum, Sr., age 91, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at the Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was born Aug. 6, 1934, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Elbert Alexander Colum, Sr. and Melinda Amanda Mae Smith Pgford. ...

Sharon Kay Button, age 70, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at her home. She was born on March 22, 1955, in Tulsa, Okla., the daughter of Lloyd and Barbara Ivey. Sharon graduated from Fort Scott High School. She worked for two different Insurance Companies as well as USD234. She loved spending time with family, especially the grandchildren and their activities. Sharon attended Community Christian Church and lived out her Christian faith...

Elizabeth Lucille, "Betty" Wolfinger, age 91, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at the Linnville Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Midwest Genealogy Center. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Gary Paul Kraft, affectionately known as Gary to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Sept. 14, 2025, at the age of 82 in Kansas City, Kan. Born on May 22, 1943, in Pasadena, Calif., Gary was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew him. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and selfless service that will be cherished and remembered by many...

Bernita Mae Ala, age 104, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 at the La Cygne United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Louisburg Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Michael Morris "Mick" Bradbury, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in the family home north of Uniontown, Kan., near the Dry Ridge area on Dec. 1, 1942, Mick's roots ran deep into the country soil. His early years were marked by the simplicity and richness of rural life, and he carried those values with him throughout his life...

Marlene Naomi Arndt, 76, of Fort Scott, Kan., and formerly of Dillsburg, Penn., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at the U.P.M.C. Harrisburg Hospital. She was born Oct. 25, 1948, in Harrisburg, Penn., the daughter of the late Ward and Marjorie (Wolfe) Lechthaler. ...

John Nicholas Sell, II, known affectionately as Nick, passed away on Sept. 21, 2025, at the age of 73, in Joplin, Mo., after a period of ill health. Born on Oct. 2, 1951, in Atlanta, Ga., to the late Ernest J. and Billie (nee Miller) Sell, Nick lived a life marked by dedication to family, service, and a love for adventure...

Angelina Marie “Angie” Yeates Randall, age 58, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. A visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist Youth Fund. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Lois Ann Simons, age 87, Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 at the Curry Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to departing for the cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Concern Inc.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. ...

Brenda Louise Lawrence, age 67, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at her home. She was born May 14, 1958, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of John Edward Chastain and Betty Louise Rupert Chastain. Brenda married Jack William Lawrence on Dec. ...

Betty Joan Haupt, age 93, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at the La Cygne Christian Church. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Celebrate Recovery or La Cygne Christian Church. Online condolences can be left at wwww.schneiderfunerals.com...

Paul David Hamilton passed away at his home on the family farm outside of Pleasanton, Kan., on Sept. 23, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Hamilton Farm. Memorial contributions can be made to the Paul Hamilton Memorial or Warrior Tribe Foundation. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Mary Alice Fagg, age 92, formerly of Garnett, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village in Fort Scott, Kan. Mary Alice Cash was born on July 30, 1933, the daughter of Cecil and May (Auger) Cash. Mary was the second child of their children. ...