Obituaries from October 2025

John T. Miles, age 65, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. A celebration of John’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, “down in the Boonies” at the Whirlpool on the banks of the Osage River west of Fulton, Kan. ...

Feb. 4, 1943 – Oct. 2, 2025 Evelyn Ladean Dwyer was born on Feb. 4, 1943, in Neodesha, Kan., to Mike and Lois Erie. She grew up with two older sisters, Beverly and Sharon, and her younger brother, Gary. In 1962, Evelyn married Charles “Mick” Dwyer, and together they raised three children. ...

Robert Wilson Endicott, 86, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kan. Bob was the son of James and Iris Wilson Endicott. He was born at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, Kan., on Jan. 25, 1939. Bob attended school in Redfield and later joined the U.S. Army, serving three terms in Vietnam. Bob was awarded numerous medals for his service including the Purple Heart...

Family and friends of Marlene Arndt are invited to a Celebration of Life on Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kan. Guests are welcome to come and go from 1 to 3 p.m. Marlene Naomi Arndt, 76, of Fort Scott, Kan., and formerly of Dillsburg, Pen., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at the U.P.M.C. Harrisburg Hospital...

Esther Ruth Arnold, 72, of Fort Scott, passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at the Fort Scott Freeman Hospital. She was born in Kirksville, Mo., on Aug. 26, 1953, the daughter of Maynard Land and Ethel Elizabeth Grogan Osborn. She married Victor Arnold on June 21, 1986, in Kirksville, Mo., he survives of the home...

Chester Kruse, 85, of Hepler, Kan., died at 11:50 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in the Landmark Hospital in Joplin, Mo., where he entered Sept. 22. Chester was born Aug. 5, 1940 in Claflin, Kan., a son of Allen and Josephine (Friedel) Kruse.  He grew up in Hepler and graduated from Hepler High School...

Nancy Ann Ellifrits, age 65, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at her home. She was born Oct. 9, 1959, in Gardner, Kan., the daughter of Vernon Charles Fortner and Anna Mae Deilman Fortner. Nancy had worked at area nursing homes as a nurse’s aide for 30 years. ...

Virginia Viel, 74, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2025. She was born on Dec. 22, 1950, in Hope, Ark., to Clinton and Bertha Lee. Virginia was known for her sharp wit, loud laugh, and even bigger heart. She spent many years working in customer service for Lincoln National, Mass Mutual, and UniCare Insurance before later retiring from Cavalry Crossing. No matter where she was, Virginia made friends easily and never hesitated to speak her mind...

Geneva Darlene Jennings, age 85, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to service time at the Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Marlean J. Roberts, age 66, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at her home in Ft. Scott. Arrangements will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kan. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com...

Darvin Theon Willard, known affectionately to friends and family as Theon, left this world to paint the heavens on Oct. 11, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. ...

Arlene L. Wilson, of Iola, Kan., passed away early Friday morning, Oct. 17, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Doris Marie Cullor, 92, of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 15, 2025, at Aberdeen Village in Olathe, Kan. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Arleen Louise Wilson, 89, of Iola, Kan., passed away at her home early Friday morning, Oct. 17, 2025, surrounded by her daughters and granddaughters. She was born in Walnut, Kan., the daughter of Wayne and Pearl Blanche Wright Geiger. She graduated from high school in Hepler, Kan...

Doris Cullor, a beloved teacher and fierce advocate for education, passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2025 at the age of 92 at Aberdeen Village Assisted Living in Olathe, Kan. She was born in Crocker, Mo., on April 3, 1933 to Warner Otis McDowell and Augusta Jane (Van Loon) McDowell. Doris dedicated her life to nurturing the minds of young students, and encouraging them to embrace the joy of reading...

Monica Joy Mullins, 59, of Fort Scott died Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at the home of her father in Mound City, Kan. Monica was born on Dec. 30, 1965 in Kansas City, Kan., to Gary Richard and Eva May (Alumbaugh) Goebel. Monica attended schools in Mound City and graduated from Jayhawk-Linn High School with the Class of 1984. ...

At 12:13 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, Debbie Wolken, 69, of Girard, surrounded by her loved ones, joined the love of her life, Bub. Debbie was born Feb. 6, 1956 in Fort Scott, a daughter of Virgil Keith and Wilma Carol (Gilmore) Murrow. She graduated from Mapleton High School in Mapleton, Kan...

At 12:13 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, Debbie Wolken, 69, of Girard, surrounded by her loved ones, joined the love of her life, Bub. Debbie was born Feb. 6, 1956 in Fort Scott, a daughter of Virgil Keith and Wilma Carol (Gilmore) Murrow. She graduated from Mapleton High School in Mapleton, Kan...

Monica Joy Mullins, 59, of Fort Scott died Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at the home of her father in Mound City, Kan. Monica was born on Dec. 30, 1965 in Kansas City, Kan., to Gary Richard and Eva May (Alumbaugh) Goebel. Monica attended schools in Mound City and graduated from Jayhawk-Linn High School with the Class of 1984. ...

Lynn Brown, age 67, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. He was born Sept. 10, 1958, in Fulton, Kan., the son of Derald Dean Brown and Fern Rexine Wardrip Brown. Lynn grew up in Fulton and attended Fulton school until it consolidated with Fort Scott. ...

Virgil G. Uttinger, 73, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 at Medicialodges of Nevada following a lengthy illness. Virgil was born Jan. 18, 951 in Fort Scott, Kan., to Claud and Mable M. (Barnes) Uttinger Virgil, was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Raymond Uttinger of Springfield, Mo. ...

Gladene Rose Reavis, age 92, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at the Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. She was born July 29, 1933. Gladene grew up in Cato, Kan. She married Henry A. Reavis on May 14, 1956, at Miami, Okla. Gladene was a devoted wife and a loving mother to her three children. She was employed for a time with the Western Insurance Company and later in the library at Fort Scott Community College...

Donald Eugene Tully, affectionately known as Don to his friends and family, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Fort Scott, Kan. Born on Aug. 22, 1951, Don’s life was marked by his kindheartedness, friendly demeanor, and generous spirit. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him...

Mona Emery McDowell, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at her residence at The Bungalows, Nevada, Mo. Mona was born on July 13, 1930, in Deerfield, Mo., the daughter of K.L. and Nettie Carpenter Emery. She spent her entire life within the Deerfield community, graduating from Nevada High School in 1948...