John Lyle Jackson, 93, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away on March 6, 2023. John was born April 13, 1929, at Isabel, Kansas. He was one of eight children born to John Ervin Jackson and Jessie Eva (Hollister) Jackson. He married Norma Jean (Smith) Jackson Nov. 25, 1951, in Bronson, Kan.

He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, two brothers and five sisters, Calvin Jackson, Fern Jackson, Dean Jackson, Ruth McEndree, Stella Ludlum, Lila Ludlum and Shirley Ludlum.

 

John and Jean were married for 68 years at the time of her passing in September 2020.

John is survived by son Dan and wife Jeannie of Bartlesville, Okla., son Rick and wife Denise of Bartlesville, Okla., daughter Diana Myers and husband Vincent of Overland Park, Kan.; Grandchildren Janett (Chris) Ferrell, April Jackson, Zeb (Mandi) Jackson, Danielle (Mark) Bernal, Rachel Myers, Evan Myers, Skyler Myers; great-grandchildren, Collin, Foster, Carley, Justin, Nayeli, Brady, Everly, Larkin, Boone, Keith and Kassius; great-great-grandson Jaxxen; and grand-dog Bubba John.

 

John graduated from Isabel High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948. He was stationed in Germany before returning to Kansas in 1950. He was then recalled in 1951, for the Korean War, training many soldiers for deployment at Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey, completing service in 1953.

John and Jean made their home in Iola, Kan., purchasing 17 acres on Park Street, where they raised their three children and ran an office for MFA Insurance. They attended every football, basketball, baseball game and horse show that their children were involved in. John was the head of the Spur Club with Bud Sifers and they rang the Mustang bell at every home game.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his best friend Gene Sallee.

In 1975, they relocated to Fort Scott and opened Jackson Real Estate. After 15 years, they closed the real estate office and opened Outpost Antiques in downtown Fort Scott, for another 10+ years. John enjoyed finding a good deal…he had an eye for antiquities and collectibles of all types.

He eventually retired from H & H Real Estate in Fort Scott, at 80 years young.

 

John was a voracious reader and kept the staff in the public library busy every week, often reading one or two books a day. In his last years, he still enjoyed reading, garage sales, puzzles, and visiting with anyone that called or stopped by – even though he would never wear his hearing aids.

He was known to break out in song at any time with his favorites being ol’ Dan Tucker or Ramblin’ Bob.

John was a devoted fan of KU Basketball, the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs.

 

Following cremation, Chaplain Lloyd Houk will conduct graveside services at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Fort Scott National Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Flowers are welcome as well as cards and letters to the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Scott Public Library and left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

Louise Marie Shattuck, age 89, Prescott, Kansas passed away Monday March 6, 2023. She was born in a farmhouse west of Prescott on November 28, 1933 the daughter of Ed and Avis(Smith) McIntyre. She traveled by herself to Tacoma, Washington, at the age of seventeen, to be united in marriage to Lyle Shattuck on June 12, 1951. She was involved in 4-H, P.T.A., Jayhawk Linn Booster Club, and Teen Town. She was a member of the Prescott United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women, as well as, PHILO Study Club. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister LaVerne. Louise is survived by her husband Lyle, three daughters, Debra Wood(Dave), Diane Springer(Randy), and Danna Schneider(Scott), eleven grandchildren, and eighteen great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am Friday, March 10, 2023 at the Prescott United Methodist Church. Burial in the Prescott Cemetery. Individual respects and guest registry may be made Thursday March 9, from 11 am to 5 pm at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Prescott Food Pantry or American Heart Association c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075.

Alice “Jane” Woodburn, 81, resident of Glendale, Arizona, passed away February 20, 2023. She was born August 17, 1941, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Dr. Francis Marion Stone and Alice Jane (Givens) Stone.

She married William D. “Bill” Woodburn on August 25, 1962, in Fort Scott, and he survives of the home.

 

Jane received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas. She was a member of PEO Chapter C, Glendale, Arizona.

 

In addition to her husband Bill, Jane is also survived by her son, Bill Woodburn, of Phoenix, Arizona; a sister, Sue Trast, of Shawnee, Kansas; four grandchildren, Alan Granby, Ashley, Brett, and Brook Woodburn, and three great-grandchildren, Elijah Powers, Easton and Lawson Granby. She was preceded in death by her parents.

 

Following cremation, private services will take place at a later date, and her remains will be interred in the Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

The family wishes memorial contributions to be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, New York, NY, 10163.

Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

Mary Jeanette (Austin) Crossland, 87, of Paola, Kansas, passed away March 4, 2023, at home surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer.

Mary was born on October 31, 1935, to Harold and Mary Alice Austin in Fort Scott, Kansas.  She was the eldest of three daughters.   Mary grew up sewing and designing clothes for her dolls.  In high school, she was a majorette and loved twirling the baton.

On May 15, 1953, she married the love of her life, Jack Owen Crossland, in Nevada, Missouri.  Together they had two children, Jeanette and Timothy, whom she loved dearly. Mary was a homemaker, and she created a warm home full of Jesus, love, desserts, and trinkets.  In her twenties, she ran an alteration shop in Nevada.  Later, Mary continued her work as a seamstress in the home, sewing and altering all kinds of clothing.    Mary and Jack made countless quilts together.  Mary was a skilled painter, and with Jack’s talent in woodworking, they created beautiful pieces of art.

Mary was a devout Christian woman who attended the First Baptist Church of Paola.  She read her Bible regularly and did daily devotions.  Jack and Mary raised their family in church, and they were active in serving God together.   She showed God’s love by being kind, gentle, and caring to everyone she met.

Mary is survived and missed by Jack, her husband of nearly 70 years, daughter Jeanette (Crossland) Spencer of Gardner, Kansas, and her son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Kayla Crossland, of Olathe, Kansas; grandchildren Shiloh (Eric) Harlan, Saber (Rob Drumm) Crossland, Eli (Hallie) Spencer, Kristian (Bo) Gerken, Shadoe (Amanda) Crossland, and Kirstie (John) Lindquist; great-grandchildren Cale, Leland, Jenna, Korbin, Jentzen, Beckett, Oliver,  Sam, Hollis, Addison, Hazel, RIver, and Maggie; sisters Allanette White and Jayne Austin; brothers and sisters in law, Roy Crossland, Les (Joyce) Crossland, Carla Crossland, and Linda Crossland;  and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mary Austin, son-in-law Dwight Spencer, and brothers and sisters-in-law Larry Crossland, Joe Crossland, Evelyn Crossland, and Vaughn White.

 

Funeral Services  will be, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm, with a visitation starting at 1:00 pm at Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home in Fort Scott, Kansas, with graveside services following at the Fairview Cemetery in Fulton, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Olathe Health Hospice Care and may be sent to or left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas   66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

 

 

 

Roy Emerald Townsend, age 87, resident of rural Fort Scott, KS, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, KS.  He was born on September 7, 1935, in Harding, KS, the son of Perry and Elizabeth Snyder Townsend.

\  Roy served in the Army from 1958 until 1961.  He was stationed in Germany for 1 ½ years as crew chief for a 3 Star General.

Roy married Nancy Susan Michael on March 30, 1964, in Miami, OK.  She preceded him in death on December 3, 2020.  He worked various jobs through the years including Bruce Marble Works, heavy equipment operator, and maintenance.  He enjoyed working on his vintage military vehicles, pulling tractors, coin collecting, and watching Gun Smoke.  He was a member of the Rising Sun Lodge #8 in Fort Scott.

 

Survivors include two sons, Perry Townsend (Jane), Redfield, KS, and Jerry Townsend (Amber), Chanute, KS; two grandchildren, Adam Townsend, and Sarah Bower (Justin); onegreat granddaughter, Aleah Marie Bower; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Price, and his parents.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Tuesday, March 7^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Monday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to Ronald McDonald House or Bethel Community Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

With a warm smile and a welcoming heart, Lynne Mary VanLeeuwen lived a life rich in family and friends. Lynne welcomed every moment as a gift, relishing life’s joys and meeting its challenges with unwavering faith and confidence. Lynne enjoyed adventure, appreciated the beauty in life, and treasured nothing more than her family. Cherished by many, Lynn will long be remembered and so very missed.

The mobilization of war efforts in 1942 was quick and effective, with carmakers and other manufacturers changing to the production of weapons of war. Gas rationing, Scrap Days, and Victory Gardens became the norm. At the same time, The Declaration of the United Nations, the newly formed Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, and The Voice of America ensured that every citizen had their eyes focused on a better future. Nowhere was there more hope for the future than in the hearts of Robert and Evelyn (Shearer) Brown as they welcomed their daughter, Lynne, into their family on December 6 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Growing up in a large family, Lynne was the second youngest child. Her older siblings were much older, and she came to know her younger brother, John, best. While her father was a handyman who worked on many rental properties, her mother worked for Michigan Tag Company. The family enjoyed summer vacations at a cottage in Idlewild, Michigan and Lynne attended Palmer Elementary School. A gifted singer and percussionist, she took music lessons and attended band camps at Michigan State University.

After graduating from Creston High School with the class of 1960, Lynne went away to college in Alva, Oklahoma. In 1963, she returned to Michigan to marry Douglas Carnevale who worked with her mother at Michigan Tag Company. The couple married in a ceremony at St. Judes Catholic Church.

In time, Lynne and Doug were blessed to welcome three children to their family. Though their marriage ended in divorce after 16 years, Lynne was always grateful it gave her the gift of motherhood. Christine, Maria, and Martin quickly were the centers of Lynne’s world. She was an awesome mom who totally devoted herself to ensuring her children were loved and supported.

As a musician in the Grand Rapids Symphony for over 20 years and a principal percussionist for part of that time, Lynne thoroughly enjoyed sharing her love of music with her children and took them to all her rehearsals and concerts. While cooking wasn’t her passion, she made great meatloaf, goulash, and chili, and her weenie wraps were her specialty!

While vacationing with her brother Bob in Uniontown, Kansas, Lynne had the good fortune of meeting Joe VanLeeuwen. Joe had two adult daughters from a previous marriage and owned and operated Van’s Grocery and Meat Locker in Uniontown. The pair began dating, fell in love, and married on February 24, 1981.

Lynne helped run the store until they retired in 1998. She then worked as a church secretary in Fort Scott, Kansas, for a time. They took many trips together; Hot Springs, Arkansas, was a favorite destination. They also enjoyed visiting casinos to gamble. She was a member of the Arts Council in Fort Scott for twenty years and was always up for a potluck dinner with friends.

A practicing Catholic her entire life, faith was always important to Lynne, and she was grateful to be a member of the fellowships at St. Jude in Grand Rapids and Mary Queen of Angels in Fort Scott. Without a doubt, Lynne’s greatest joy was her family. And her grandchildren were her heart’s delight! She adored her grandkids and nurtured a special relationship with each one of them. She taught them numbers and math, music and art appreciation, and loved to joke and play. Their biggest fan, Lynne attended all their events and supported their every endeavor. Whether sharing a meal, playing Yahtzee of Boggle, or cheering them on, Lynne proved a constant source of love and support.

Without a doubt, life feels less certain in the absence of Lynne’s steadfast companionship. May we find comfort in our many treasured memories and in the honor of carrying her beautiful legacy forward. In each moment we gather with loved ones, cheer on each other’s’ dreams, enjoy a trip, or share our passions, we celebrate the many ways Lynne gifted our lives. In this way, we keep her spirit alive and inspiring others as she so inspired each of us.

Lynne M. Vanleeuwen of Grand Rapids, MI, age 79, passed away with her loving family by her side November 20, 2022.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph VanLeeuwen; siblings, Bob and Alice Brown, Arthur Brown, Ben and Joan Brown, Delores and Frank Hall, Ardis and Ken Jacobs, and John Brown.

Lynne is survived by her children, Christine Carnevale of Grand Rapids, Maria (Don Myles) Norman of Grand Rapids, Martin (Michelle) Carnevale of Belmont, Kim (Ron) Pendell of Bloomington, IN, Debbie Elliot of San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Sean Norman, Caitlin (Kyle) Johnson, Syler Moser, Lisa (Ryan) Tabereaux, Amber (Josh) Zink; great-grandchildren, Avery, Dawson, Jackson, Turner, Sophie, Evan, Gilbert; sisters-in-law, Mary Brown and Carol Brown; and many nieces and nephews.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment will be in Ft. Scott National Cemetery.

A Celebration of Lynne’s Life will be announced soon. Memorials may be made to Grand Rapids Symphony or Bourbon County Arts Council (KS). Local arrangements are being handled by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St.

 

Judith A. Matson, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas and more recently of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Judy married
Roger G. Matson on January 20, 1962; he preceded her in death in 2018.

Survivors include a son, Quinton R. Matson of Kansas City, Missouri; two daughters, Quita Coffman (Donald) of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Dana Noe of Peculiar, Missouri and six grandchildren, Amber Sheehy (Joe), Tylar Montgomery (Justin) and Erin Coffman, all of Ft.
Scott, Devon Hudspeth (Taylor) of Overland Park, Kansas, Austin Noe of Cleveland, Missouri and Arie Noe of Webb City, Missouri; and six great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Sheehy, Madison
Sheehy, Joseph G. Sheehy and Madelynne Montgomery all of Ft. Scott, Jackson Montgomery of Nevada, Missouri and Easton Hudspeth of Overland Park, Kansas. Also surviving is an aunt,
Kathryn Bennett of Girard, Kansas.

Mrs. Matson donated her body to science for the study of SCA6 and other medical research at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Following completion of their studies, Judy will be laid to rest with her husband, at in the U. S. National Cemetery #1 in Ft. Scott, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Hospital, the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, Oltjen Orthodontics or Operation Smile and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S.
Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the cheneywitt.com.

 

Betty Le Clayton, age 89, a resident of rural Mapleton, Kansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born March 22, 1933, at her grandmother’s house near Prescott, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond Leroy Long and Helen Irene Johnson Long. Betty graduated from the Prescott High School with the Class of 1951. She married Bobby Glenn Clayton on June 18, 1953, at Manty, Kansas. They went on to enjoy sixty-five years of marriage. For the last sixty years, Betty had made her home on the family farm east of Mapleton. Over the years, Betty had been employed by both the Western Insurance Company and the ASCS Office; however, the job she considered her favorite and the most important was being a homemaker. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Betty worked hard to meet her family’s needs. Along with the help of her husband, Betty always raised a large garden and readily canned the fruits of their labor. She was also an excellent cook and will be remembered for her chicken and noodles. Family was always Betty’s number one priority. She enjoyed family get-togethers and attending her grandchildren’s many activities. She was a woman of faith and was a member of the Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene.

 

Survivors include her six children, Terry Erie (John) of Ft. Scott, Kansas, Bobby Dean Clayton (Crystal) of Mapleton, Kansas, Tracy Clayton of Ft. Scott, Danny Clayton (Janet) of Redfield, Kansas, Kelly Fleming (Rodney) of Ft. Scott and Tami Clayton of Mapleton; twenty-four grandchildren, fifty great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Larry Long (Donna) of Hepler, Kansas and Richard Long (Helen) of Mound City, Kansas and four sisters, Bonnie Hunter, of Springfield, Missouri, Donna Morris of Ft. Scott, Diana Carpenter (Bill) also of Ft. Scott and Leana Gier (Gary) of Girard, Kansas. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby, on November 24, 2018. She was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Drew and Eric Clayton and a sister, Jean Mayhugh.

 

Rev. Virgil Peck will conduct funeral services at 11:30 P.M. Friday, March 3rd at the Ft. Scott Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 P.M. Thursday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Ft. Scott Church of the Nazarene Building Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Keys to the Kingdom

 

 

The clerk at the grocery store was cute, sweet, and petite and after she totaled my items, she said something I didn’t catch. I responded, “Pardon?” (Possibly she could have put 2 and 2 together and figured it out on her own when I didn’t hear the question.) Nevertheless, she asked again, “Do you qualify for the senior discount?“ I grinned and said, “Yes, I do! Thank you for asking.” So I saved 64 cents and walked out a happy 64-year-old shopper. Honestly, I don’t think of myself as a senior, even though the evidence is in my mirror every day. I’ve heard that no matter how old you are, you mentally feel about 35 years old.

 

Do those of us who profess Jesus as Lord qualify to be called Christ followers? If we were hauled into court, would the jury find enough evidence to convict us as Christians? When Jesus was teaching His disciples, He said the world would know us by our love for one another. According to Jesus, the most important qualifier is love. “All people will know you are My followers if you love one another” (John 13:35 NCV). Love is not abstract; it’s a verb. You can see it in action with your eyes and feel it in your heart. Love  is a lifestyle devoted to demonstrating acts of kindness at every opportunity.

 

A life of love is described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLT: “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.“ Love is uncommonly patient under the stress of difficult relationships and challenging situations. It always thinks the best, encourages, and builds up. Love overlooks offenses, doesn’t keep score, and refuses to hold any resentment. It is not overly sensitive, easily offended, or insulted. Love doesn’t focus on what’s wrong with others and overlooks their shortcomings. Love goes the extra mile and extends grace and mercy without expecting anything in return.

 

When Paul wrote to the Church in Corinth, he painted a very sobering illustration. “…I may understand all secrets and know everything there is to know, and I may have faith so great that I can move mountains. But even with all this, if I don’t have love, I am nothing. I may give away everything I have to help others, and I may even give my body as an offering to be burned. But I gain nothing by doing all this if I don’t have love” (1 Corinthians 13:2-3 ERV). Love is the greatest virtue of all and, if we don‘t have it, we won‘t amount to a hill of beans.

 

Even though my parents, husband, and brother are gone from planet earth, I still experience their love everyday. Even death can’t destroy the power of love. Love is an eternal energy that comes from the depths of a heart that’s been transformed by God‘s love. Since Jesus has given believers such a high calling, we must love out loud in obedience to Him. As long as we stay focused on Christ as our example, He will enable us to love others like He does.

 

The Key:  Love never gives up, so keep demonstrating the qualifications of a sold-out  Christ follower.

 

Orval R. Doty, age 88, resident of Fort Scott, KS died February 16, 2023, at Arma Health and Rehab, Arma, KS, from complications following a stroke. We are grateful he is no longer suffering.

Orval was born September 14, 1934, in Fort Scott to William Bradford Doty and Erma Marie Marshall Doty. They preceded him in death as did brothers, Roy Doty, Bob Doty, Delbert Doty, Larry Moore and one sister Jean Doty Cook. He was also preceded in death by two infant sons, Norman Doty, and Gerald W. Doty.

 

Orval is a Marine Veteran of the Indochina War and the Korean War. During his service he earned several service medals for his bravery in battle. He never liked people knowing what medals he had, so we won’t share.  Orval was a member of VFW Olson-Frary-Burkhart Post 1165, Fort Scott, KS. As a member he headed the Honor Guard for many years. He was very dedicated to giving respect to the US Flag and any Service Member.

 

Orval, upon being honorably discharged from the Marines, attended Pittsburg College Electronic School, and went on to work for Montgomery Wards as a TV Service Repair Man in Bartlesville, OK and Great Bend, KS.

Upon returning to Fort Scott with his family in 1965, he worked for Comstock Service Station while attending FSCC. After graduating from FSCC, Orval worked for Dover Elevator Company as a helper for many years and later as construction superintendent until he retired.

Upon retirement, Shirley and Orval moved back to Ft Scott, KS.

 

He is survived by one sister, Betty Doty Nichols, Joplin, MO, his wfe, “His Main Squeeze,” Shirley M Andrews Doty and five children. Jacque K Doty, “Jackson, Queen, Short Nose,” Fort Scott, KS, Orval R. Doty Jr, “Old Man,” (Teresa) Blue Mound, KS, David, “Shorty,” DeSoto, KS, Susan Doty Plummer, “Baby D,” (Dave) Desoto, KS, and John B Doty, “Baby Boy,” Fort Scott, KS.

Orval was a wonderful Poppy to eight grandchildren, Brooke M. Crossley, “Brat”, Panama City Beach, Fl, Brad A. Crossley, “Tuff”, (Emma) Olathe, KS, Brittany S. Normand Kibel, “Macaroon”, Colby, KS, Amy M. Doty Reynolds, “Squeeky,” (Wally) DeSoto, KS, William R. Doty, “Morty,” (Andrea) Shawnee, KS, Krissy L. Plummer Lohmeyer, “Wrinkles,” (Eric) Barrington, IL, Amanda K. Plummer, “Tator,” DeSoto, KS and Dylan R  Doty, “Baby Boy Jr.,” Fort Scott, KS,  thirteen great grandchildren, Amy, Cameron, Kimber, Tristan, Kaylee, Maddie, Lucas, Julia, Adeline, Emma, Chase, Peyton, and Brady and one great-great grandchild, Luna.

 

 

 

Graveside services for Orval will be held at 1:30 PM Wednesday, March 1, at the U. S. National Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to VFW Olson-Frary-Burkhard Post 1165 and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Voneta V. Lewis, age 96, resident of Fort Scott, KS died peacefully at Presbyterian Village in Fort Scott on February 20, 2023. She was born January 26, 1927, in Coyle, Oklahoma to Nathaniel Arthur and Frances Vontelle (Morgan) Lamb. On October 3, 1948, she married John D. Lewis of Blue Mound, Kansas.

Together they owned and ran the Town and Country Insurance and Real Estate Agency in Fort Scott for many years.  Voneta was a member of Community Christian Church in Fort Scott.

 

She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sisters Glenda Ball and LaVerne McGee, an infant brother, nieces Linda & Becky Lamb and Marsha McGee Daves, and nephews Robert Ball and Ronald McGee.

Voneta is survived by her brother, LeRoy Lamb and his wife, Nadine of Mound City KS, her sister, Marjorie Campbell of Raytown MO, and several nieces and nephews, also several great and great-great nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, February 27, 2023 at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers Voneta’s family suggests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

 

 

Voneta V. Lewis, age 96, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Monday, February 20, 2023, at Presbyterian Village, Fort Scott.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, February 27^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:00 Monday morning at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at Cheney Witt Chapel.