Arch Floyd Forkner, Richards, MO went to join the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 94, after living a full and active life.  He was born December 28, 1928, in rural Vernon County; the youngest son of the late Archie Floyd Forkner and Lula Reynolds Forkner.  He married Carol Stamps on August 6, 1950, in Nevada, MO, and she preceded him in death in 2007.

Arch lived in the Metz area for almost his entire life, graduating from Metz High School Class of 1947.  He served in the United States Army from 1951-1953, in Korea, and returned home to farm with his father in the Rinehart area.

They raised row crops, Registered Polled Herefords, and hogs.  Arch farmed most of his life and was an advocate of soil and water conservation. Arch was an earlier adopter of the Balanced Farming system. He sold both crop insurance and seed for many years.

He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Arch was a member of Rinehart Christian Church, but also served many years at Community Christian Church, Ft. Scott, KS.

He also served as a Vernon County Commissioner for several terms.  He was an avid supporter of the Vernon County Youth Fair, 4-H, and FFA.

Arch enjoyed attending dirt track races, playing cards, and attending Nevada Tiger Athletics.

He never met a stranger, enjoyed visiting with people, and loved music.

Arch is survived by his daughter, Sherrie (Craig) Davidson, Broken Arrow, OK; his son, Tim (Tammy) Forkner, Richards MO; three grandsons: Daniel (Bethany) Davidson, Springfield, OR, Nathan (Ashley) Forkner, Richards, MO, and Peter (Sara) Davidson, Broken Arrow, OK; two granddaughters, Rebekah (Chris) Terry, Broken Arrow, OK, and Christy (Phil) Witt, Neosho, MO; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Rinehart Christian Church, Richards, MO, with Pastors Kevin Moyer and Daniel Davidson officiating.

Interment will follow in National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, KS.  Friends may call now and until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO, with the family receiving friends 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in his memory to the RICM (Rural India Christian Mission) or the Vernon County Youth Fair c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

David Eugene Hoskin, age 85, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas and more recently of Nevada, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home in Nevada.  He was born December 17, 1937, in Ft. Scott, the son of Frank Hoskin, Sr. and Frances Readinger Hoskin.  David graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1956 and then graduated from Ft. Scott Junior College.  David began working at the age of nine where he worked as a pin setter at a local bowling alley.  During high school years, he worked at Ft. Scott Printing.  In 1958, David joined the United States Army.  He faithfully served his country for three years; two of these years were spent at Tompkins Barracks in Schwetzingen, Baden-Wurttenburg, Germany.  Following his military service, David returned to Ft. Scott and married Sue Harris on October 7, 1961, in Miami, Oklahoma.  He took a position with the Western Insurance Company where he remained for over twenty years.  After that company closed, he worked a short time for Lincoln National Insurance Company and then worked for ten years as a purchasing agent for DayCo.  He retired at the age of fifty-nine.  He later found out that retirement was not for him and took a part-time position as a courtesy driver for Mercy Hospital.  David was a man of faith; he was a charter member of the Westpark Church of the Nazarene and later attended the First Baptist Church both in Ft. Scott.  He faithfully served his church in a number of ways.  David enjoyed watching the KU Jayhawks, and the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.  He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.  He will be remembered for his sense of humor and the many practical jokes he played on his family.

Survivors include his wife, Sue, of the home in Nevada; three daughters, Shelly Henry (Larry) and Melissa Hoskin all of Olathe, Kansas and Marla Miller (Kirk) of Nevada, Missouri.  Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Lerin Combs, Taylor Rodriguez, Arley Hoskin, Tempest Lane, Breanna Morrison, Amory Maley, Payton Miller and Jansen Miller and nine great-grandchildren, Aidan, Tristan, Landon, Brynlee, Halle, Roman, Athea, Ryder and Breckan.  Dave was preceded in death by a daughter, Micah Denise Hoskin as well as his parents, an infant sister, Frances Sue Hoskin and a brother Frank Hoskin, Jr.

There was cremation.  Pastor Norman Tillotson will conduct a memorial service at 12:30 P.M. Friday, September 15^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial with military honors will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:30 A.M. until service time at the chapel.  Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association 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

Everett DuWayne Bryan, age 85, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO.

He was born May 8, 1938, in Mattoon, Il, the son of Everett and Kathryn Decker Bryan.  DuWayne met his wife-to-be through a mutual friend while attending a horse show.  He married Sheren Martin on July 27, 1968, in Sullivan, IL.  DuWayne’s horse “Lucid Leo” was a big contributing factor.  Together they attended many horse shows through the years.

DuWayne worked as a pipe fitting welder for the local pipe fitter’s union out of Decatur, IL.  After moving to Fort Scott in 1994, he worked for Kirkland Welding for 10 years until retirement.

He was a big pro football and college basketball fan.  He became an avid supporter of PSU athletics while in Fort Scott.  He was a member of the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.

Survivors include his wife Sheren of the home; five children, Kevin French, Louisville, KY, Vonnie Lee (Doug), Sullivan, IL, Donald “Tony” Comer (Lora) Decatur, IL, Shannon Durbin (Ron), Arcadia, KS, and Doug Merriman, Raymond, IL; two grandsons, A.J. Comer (Lexi) and Bryce Comer (Brittany); 5 great-grandchildren, Hunter, Celia, Grayson, Davina, and Mia; and an uncle who was like a brother, Howard Decker (Doris), FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 13^th, at the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.

Cremation will follow.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church.

Memorials are suggested to Sami’s Legacy 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.