Lucille R. Goltra, age 97, resident of Fort Scott, KS passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 (12 days shy of her 98^th birthday) at the Medicalodges in Fort Scott.  She was born March 22, 1927, in rural Bourbon County, KS, the daughter of Charles O. and Helen Grace (Roberts) David.  Lucille married Robert J. Goltra, Sr. on January 24, 1947.  He preceded her in death on July 20, 1991.

Lucille grew up on the family homestead in rural Bourbon County.  She graduated from the Fort Scott High School with the class of 1944.

Lucille worked briefly outside the home, however, with the birth of her and Bob’s 9 children, her life was filled with being a homemaker and Mother.  Her life became more enriched and fulfilled with the births of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Lucille is survived by 3 sons; Robert Goltra, Jr (Carol) of Emporia, KS, David Goltra (Eileen) of Fort Scott, and Tim Goltra (Shirley) of Fort Scott; 4 daughters, Mary Brown of Satanta, KS, Margie Fountain (Rick) of Fort Scott, Carole Minor of Fort Scott, and Teri Crays (Brent) of Fort Scott; and a son-n-law Ron Wunderly, Fort Scott.  Also surviving are 28 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; 4 nieces; and 1 nephew.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert; her parents; a sister, Maxine Foote; a brother Ralph David; 2 daughter’s Patricia Hall and Kathryn Wunderly; a grandson Daniel (Danny) Hall; and 2 sons-in-law Monty Brown and Floyd Minor.

Robert Joseph Goltra, III will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 18^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 funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

Donna Louise Housman age 76 resident of Fort Scott, KS died Saturday at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on October 7, 1948, in Fort Scott, KS to the parents of Clarence & Virginia Culp Enos. Donna moved to New Jersey where she created her family and moved back to Fort Scott in 1991, where she then worked as CNA and then later worked at BNSF Railroad as a Transportation driver. She loved to volunteer in her community, Christian Motorcycle Association, & in her church! She also made sure to attend all her grandchildren & great grandchildren’s events when she was able. She loved gardening, sewing, and crocheting in her down time.

Survivors include her husband Brian Housman of the home, 2 daughters; Jacqueline Arbogast of Ft. Scott (SIL Charles Arbogast Jr of Oklahoma), Stephanie Smith-Hinson and husband Darrin of Garfield, NJ; 1 Son Christopher Smith of (Utah). 11 grandchildren (their spouses) and 21 great grandchildren & several nieces & nephews; and great nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Virginia, a brother Larry Enos, a sister Pamela Bloomfield, a son John Enos, 1 great granddaughter & 1 rainbow baby & 1 great nephew Christian Golden.

Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct funeral services at 11:00 AM Friday March 14^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Large Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share 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 online at cheneywitt.com.

Lloyd Wilson “Skip” Brown, 79, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Laura by his side.  He was a beloved son, brother, husband and friend to many people on his journey through life. Born in Baltimore MD, he grew up around the world, courtesy of the United States Army, to include Japan, Europe and numerous family postings in the United States.

He attended Fishburne Military Academy and the Citadel in his youth. In March of 1964, Skip joined the US Army at the age of 18, and in that same year was accepted to Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Fort Benning, GA. Skip graduated from OCS in June of 1965 at the age of 20 years old.  In December of 1967 he was promoted to Captain.  He was deployed to Vietnam in January of 1968, where he was assigned as the company commander for the Infantry Mobile Riverine Force two days before the TET offensive broke out.  Captain Brown was awarded the Silver Star for Valor for his actions in combat while leading his company against a numerically superior enemy force.

Following his service to his country, he lived in several places from coast to coast.  He had various work passions, to include but not limited to being a police officer in Arlington, VA, and had his own construction businesses in California and Columbia, SC.  As his own boss, he built houses, horse barns, and many additions and reconstructions of homes and offices.  He took great pride in his innovations and eye-catching results.  Finally settling in Fort Scott, KS as a deputy with the Bourbon County Sherrif’s Office.

He was preceded in death by his father Col. Lloyd J Brown, his mother Jeanne Brown, his beloved “Pop Pop” Wilson Porter Smith, “Nana” Jane Smith and his step-son Frederick Canaan Lee Smith.

He is survived by his adored wife Laura Brown, stepson Jesse Smith and wife Misty, stepdaughter Tanya Glessner and husband Randy, and mother-in-law Marjorie Turner, of Fort Scott, Kansas.  His Step mother, Gisela Brown of Clearwater FL, his sister Sherrie Coleman and husband David, nephew Sean Coleman and wife Mary and great nephew JAC.  His niece Brittany Moebes and husband Brandon, of Lexington and Columbia SC.   Life long friends Bill and Dr. Nancy Saunders of San Antonio, TX, Larry (Bear) and Melanie Cinicola, of MS.  Numerous close friends of Bourbon County: Chris Cotter, Mike Herrin, Jason Findley, Tom Davis, Sherrif Bill Martin, Adam LaRoche, Arthur Pearson, Lesley Herrin and many others that he met during his 11 years with the Bourbon County Sherrif’s Office.

Skip married his soul mate Laura on April 15, 2016.  He chose that date, he said, so he would never forget his anniversary!  He loved Laura with his whole being and did not want to leave her.  He surpassed every medical obstacle to be with her as long as humanly possible.

Tom Davis will conduct Funeral Services at 10 am on March 17^th, 2025, at Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel.

Burial will follow in Oak Grove cemetery.

A visitation will be held Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 2-4 pm at Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the American Legion 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 online at cheneywitt.com.

Alvin Eugene Wolf, age 60, resident of Fort Scott, KS passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, MO.  He was born October 16, 1964, in Fort Scott, the son of Kenneth and Sharron Tucker Wolf.  Alvin worked on the farm for many years.  He also worked as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Fort Scott and Bourbon County.  He married Rita Bailey on March 5, 1988.

Alvin enjoyed stock car racing, both dirt track and NASCAR.

He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandkids.

Survivors include his wife Rita of the home; 9 children, Kevin Peck, Wes Peck (Elizabeth), Brandon Peck (Rita), April Meanor (Mike), Brandy Eady, Kenneth Wolf, Ashley Wolf (Matthew Sisney), Travis Wolf (Allyson Loden), and Dalton Moore; 16 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; his mother, Sharron Wolf; a sister, Tammie Bunn (Ronnie); and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant brother and his father.

There was cremation.

A Celebration of Life service will be held from 2:00 until 3:00 Saturday afternoon, March 15^th, at the Parkway Church of God (Holiness).

Memorials are suggested to the Alvin Wolf Memorial Fund 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 online at cheneywitt.com.

Michael Alan Cole, age 52, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home.  He was born October 10, 1972, in Iola, Kansas the son of William Richard Cole and Audrey Kay Page Cole. Michael spent the first part of his life living and Bronson, Kansas and attending  school in Uniontown.  When he was in the sixth grade, the family moved to Houston, Texas.  They returned to Kansas in 1993.

Michael was united in marriage to Stephanie Marsh on February 27, 1999, at Ft. Scott.  He worked hard to provide for his family.  He had worked at several area businesses throughout the years.  He primarily did masonry work for Mid-Continental Restoration.  He enjoyed doing the masonry work, but he had a desire to spend more time at home with his family.  For this reason, he started a job at ITW Pro Brands in Olathe.  He was currently employed by Cardinale FG Glass Manufacturing in Spring Hill, Kansas.  Michael had a mechanical mind and enjoyed tinkering on and fixing things.  He also enjoyed restoring their historic home in Ft. Scott.

He enjoyed the WWE and the NFL.  He was a great fan of the Green Bay Packers and was able to celebrate his 50^th birthday by watching a Packers game at Lambeau Field.  He attended the Faith Church south of Ft. Scott.

Survivors include his wife, Stephanie, of the home; children, Devlin and Brennyn Cole, eldest daughter, Mackenna Groover, son-in-law, Avery and granddaughter, Everlie all of Ft. Scott.  Also surviving are his mother, Audrey Cole of Ft. Scott and two sisters as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Cole.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, March 13^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Cremation will follow and a private burial will take place at a later date at the Evergreen Cemetery in Ft. Scott.

Memorials are suggested to the Michael Cole Memorial 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.