Jan (Janice when she was in trouble) Elliott, 70, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at home with family by her side. She was born in August of 1955 to Charles and Virginia (Christner) Urano in Greeley, Colorado. Jan graduated from University High School in Greeley and attended Aims Community College.
In July of 1981 Jan married Dave Elliott and they raised one son, Steven. In 1993 the family moved to Ft. Scott, Kansas from Greeley. Jan worked as a paraeducator for USD234 schools for 24 years and became quite skilled in assisting students with autism to be successful. All of the students she touched, either at school or at the Keyhole Youth Center, knew that while she wouldn’t put up with much nonsense, she truly loved them and wanted to help them be the best they could be.
Jan retired in 2017 and enjoyed collecting, repainting and repairing Breyer horses. She staged these models in dioramas and successfully competed in photo competitions. She was an avid writer, creating many wonderful stories. She also enjoyed attending card making classes and sending the cards to family and friends. Throughout her life, Jan loved pets and the house was always full of critters, often to Dave’s dismay. One of her favorite pastimes was fishing and the family enjoyed many such outings with the boat.
Jan was well known for folding paper cranes for friends or family who were ill. Following Japanese tradition, she would fold and send 1000 paper cranes to each person as a wish and prayer for good health. She estimated that she folded easily over 10,000 paper cranes for others.
Jan is survived by her husband, Dave, of the home and their son Steven, daughter-in-law Nicole, and grandson Charlie, all of Ft. Scott. She is also survived by a brother, Ron Urano, of O’Fallon Illinois, and many friends who were very much part of the family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Y. and Virginia Christner Urano and a brother, David Urano.
Nancy Ann Stewart, 79, of Fort Scott, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2026.
Nancy was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts to Lillian and Bjame Haugland, and grew up and went to school in San Diego, California.
She married Chuck Stewart, December 3, 1964, while he was in the Navy in San Diego. Before their marriage she wrote to his parents conveying that she was “taking good care of their son and not to worry”.
Upon discharge from the Navy, they moved to Kansas.
Nancy was a graduate of Madison High School in San Diego and attended Fort Scott Community College while tutoring her husband in College Algebra.
They are the proud parents of three sons: Charles Jr., Michael, and Len, five grandchildren: Tracy, Katie, Bobby, Mary, and Johnny, and 2 great grandchildren: Henry and Simon.
She was a stay- at-home mom making sure her children had the very best in care in their younger years. Since she loved to work with children, she bought a preschool in Eldorado, KS having 62 young students. Later, she accepted a position as Children’s Director at First Baptist Church in Fort Scott.
Nancy was a very intelligent person and gifted in crafts and interior decorating. She loved her old Victorian House and held open house about every year displaying many of her homemade crafts and sewings.
She was a very loving person and loved to be around people. She loved the lord and expressed that through holding a weekly bible study in her home.
Nancy was preceded in death by their son, Len, who was in an automobile accident at the age of 20.
She will be cremated and family will privately gather in El Dorado, Ks to place her ashes at Len’s gravesite.
She will be SO MISSED by her husband who lovingly took care of her for the last 12 years of her life while she was suffering from Frontal Temporal Dementia.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main.
Marilyn M. Gilmore, 74, formerly of Garnett, Kansas, passed away at her home in Fort Scott, Kansas on February 20, 2026. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 26, 1951, the daughter of Arthur Ray and Alice Maissa Matthews. She married Arthur Earl Gilmore on May 27, 1989, in Sacramento, California, he preceded her in death in 2018.
Marilyn was a nurse for many years and served in the United States Air Force for 3 years.
She is survived by three daughters, Tanya Lowe of Fort Scott, Kansas, Pamela McSwane of Gardner, Kansas, and Robin Gilmore of Chico California, a son, David Gilmore of Ash Flat, Arkansas, a brother, Robert Matthews of Fort Scott, Kansas, 13 grandchildren, Kaycee, Cooper, Matthew Mullin Jr., Mitch McSwane, Mike McSwane, Marcus McSwane, Bryan Gilmore, Aaron Gilmore, Jocelyn Wells, Shawn DuChene, Erin DuChene, Kelly DuChene, Ronnie Camilari, and Jamie DuChene, great granddaughters, Rakelle and Kaiden Brown, as well as many other great and great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
Services and burial will be in California at a later date.
Richard Eugene “Richie” Clarkson, age 74, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Richie was born August 4, 1951, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the son of Richard Junior “Blackie” Clarkson and Betty Mae “Peggy” Brown Clarkson. He was their only child. Richie graduated from Northeast High School in Arma, Kansas with the Class of 1969. After high school, Richie played basketball for Labette County Community College. Richie worked many years for Midwestern and for B & D trucking before becoming self-employed as a contract mail carrier for thirty-eight years for the United States Postal Service. In addition to hauling mail, he also worked part-time with his dad where he operated heavy equipment and did dirt work. In June of 1990, Richie married the love of his life, Ann; together, they shared a home filled with love, laughter, family, and memories. Richie enjoyed sports; he played recreational basketball, fast pitch for the Shepherd Team Auto Plaza team and also played many years of slow pitch softball. Later, he loved cheering on his grandkids at their various sporting events. Richie enjoyed attending gun shows, going to the races and mowing his yard. He also had a deep love for music and never passed up a sweet treat or breakfast food. He was an animal lover and was especially fond of his beloved pets. Richie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He had many interests, but nothing meant more to him than time spent with his family. His presence, humor and love will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Survivors include his wife, Ann, of the home; three daughters, Tricia Daniels (Darrell) of Overland Park, Kansas, Bryna Boldra (Jeremy) of El Dorado, Kansas and Tiffani Agee (Jason) of Nevada, Missouri; four grandchildren, Landon and Keenan Boldra, Anlee Daniels and Lynlee Agee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blackie and Peggy Clarkson and his in-laws, Ellsworth and Betty Heckadon.
Following cremation, a celebration of life service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Friday, February 27th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Visitation will follow the service until 7:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share 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.
Donna Rae Eubank, 91, passed away peacefully in her home in Fort Scott, Kansas, on February 6, 2026. She was born on September 20, 1934, in Mackey, Idaho, to Richard Fullmer and Elizabeth Raymond Fullmer, who preceded her in death. Donna married the love of her life, R.W. Eubank, with whom she shared many years of devotion before his passing in 1990. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Jeanette Montoya, and her brothers Raymond Fullmer, Jack Dawayne Fullmer, and William Fullmer.
She is survived by her daughter Traci Anderson; her sister Elizabeth LaDene Fullmer; her adopted daughter Judy Metcalf; and her many beloved grandchildren: Emma Anderson, Camron Anderson, Richard Montoya, Aubrey Wolfe, Grant Anderson, Justin Montoya, RaeLena Harlow, Grabriel Anderson, and Abigail Anderson. Donna’s legacy continues through her greatgrandchildren: Nathan Wolfe, David (DJ) Dyer, Robert Dyer, Jocelynne Moore, RaeLena (Willow) Harlow, Jasper Moore, Sydney Harlow, Joseph Montoya, Alejandro Montoya, and Marina Montoya.
She worked outside the home at times, but she took great pride in being a devoted homemaker. She was an active and dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served joyfully and supported countless members of her congregation with quiet acts of love. She was known for her deep love of family and friends, her warm and generous spirit, and her sassy sense of humor. Her grandchildren lovingly called her “the old lady,” a nickname she adored.
Donna was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed. Her legacy lives on in the warmth she shared, the laughter she inspired, and the generations she nurtured.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 14th, followed by a brief private family time at the Church of Jesus Christ LDS, 2109 Jayhawk Rd, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 11:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest later beside her husband in Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, or 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
Michael Timothy Patrick Brown, lovingly known as Mike, was born on June 12, 1951, and passed peacefully at home in Fort Scott, Kansas, on February 8, 2026.
Mike was a loving and devoted husband, a supportive father to his daughter Talitha Ann Brown Reeves and son Kyle John Patrick Brown, the very best Papa to six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and a thoughtful brother. He was a Vietnam veteran, a skilled carpenter, and a hardworking conductor on the BNSF Railroad.
Mike was born in Richards, Missouri, to Charles Patrick Brown and Mary Jean Goddard Brown, better known as Jane. From his teenage years on, Fort Scott, Kansas, became his lifelong home. He graduated from Fort Scott High School, where he was known for being ornery, smart, and talented in automotive class—often sneaking a smoke break during the school day. He attended Fort Scott Community College briefly with dreams of playing baseball and rodeo but instead chose to enlist in the United States Army before being drafted, proudly serving his country in the Vietnam War as part of the elite Army Security Agency.
After returning home, Mike built a life rooted in hard work and family. He worked for many years as a train conductor on the BNSF Railroad and used his gifted hands to build and remodel numerous homes throughout Fort Scott.
On January 24, 1970, Mike married the love of his life, Vicki Jo Trites, at the First Christian Church in Fort Scott. High school sweethearts, Mike and Vicki shared a carefree, lifelong love that truly embodied “till death do us part.” Anyone who entered a room with them could feel their joy—Mike teasing Vicki until she laughed so hard she cried. Mike cared for Vicki tenderly through her long and courageous battle with ALS, remaining faithfully by her side until her final breath.
Together they raised two children, Talitha Ann and Kyle John Patrick, becoming the most caring and supportive parents. Mike’s humor was never far away—like the time he directed Tally to drive over a low-water bridge just to watch her panic, leaving him and Kyle laughing the whole way. He never missed a chance for a joke, but his love and support were constant.
Mike was Papa to six beloved grandchildren: Hannah, Emmah, Hunter, Hollis, Graycyn, and Kinsley. He never missed an opportunity to spoil them. When parents said no, the grandkids knew they could “go up the hill” to Papa, who would make things right—usually with a full belly and a few dollars in their pockets. He built playhouses, shared fishing and hunting trips, taught lessons, refereed disputes, and bravely took on the job of teaching them to drive. He showed this love every single day of his life.
He was also an incredibly active and devoted great-grandfather to Harlan, who became the light of his later years. Papa ran with her, pushed her on swings, took her for drives, and happily fed her candy for breakfast—perfectly capturing his playful and loving spirit.
Mike was a steady role model to his younger brothers and sister, always ready to stand up for them, even when it meant taking a punch or two. To know Mike Brown was to love him. The mold was truly broken after him. He was the definition of a man who cares for his family until his very last breath.
He was rarely seen without a cigarette in his mouth, a fresh pack tucked into his shirt pocket, and a cup of strong black coffee in his hand. There was almost always a full pot brewing in the kitchen, ready to be poured for any friend or family member who stopped by—because sharing coffee and conversation was simply part of who he was.
He is survived by: Son Kyle Brown and wife Jamie, and grandchildren Graycyn and Kinsley of Fort Scott. Granddaughter Hannah Brandt, husband Caleb, and great-granddaughter Harlan of Hermann, Missouri. Granddaughter Emmah Dikeman and husband Miles of Fort Scott. Grandson Hunter Reeves and wife Madi of Fort Scott. Grandson Hollis Reeves of Fort Scott. Siblings Danny Brown and wife Julie; Margie McBride and husband Danny; and David Brown and wife Stacy. As well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Patrick Brown and Jane Brown; his beloved wife, Vicki Jo Brown; his daughter, Talitha “Tally” Reeves; and his son-in-law, Hunter Reeves.
A visitation will be held at the Cheney Witt Chapel on February 17, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Graveside services will follow at Fort Scott National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. 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.
Steven Howard Schmidt, affectionately known as Steve to his friends and family, was a beacon of light and love in the lives of all who knew him. Born on March 10, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, Steve’s journey through life was marked by his selfless nature, his quick wit, and his amiable personality. On the serene morning of January 28, 2026, in the peaceful surroundings of Star Valley, Arizona, Steve was called home to the Lord, succumbing to heart failure at the age of 75.
Steve’s early life in Kansas laid a strong foundation for the remarkable man he would become. He was a proud graduate with an MBA in Global Management, which he utilized throughout his dynamic career. His service to our nation as a veteran of the United States Navy was a testament to his patriotism and valor. He was awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
Professionally, Steve dedicated most of his career to the oil and gas industry, where his expertise and work ethic were greatly valued. He was also a respected member of the Masonic Lodge, where his brothers in faith held him in high regard for his integrity and fellowship.
Steve was a devoted family man. He is survived by his loving brothers, Ross and Charles Schmidt; his sister, Paula Cochran; and his cherished children, Michelle Brigge, Stephanie Gatz, Scott Schmidt, and Holly Schmidt, from his union with his first wife, the late Marilyn Houston. His second marriage to Nancy Schmidt, also deceased, blessed him with a step-daughter, Corey Gabbert. With his third wife, Tangi Schmidt, he shared a loving home and a step-daughter, Alexis Brooks. His grandchildren—Michael, Aaron, and Lucretia Brigge; Kyla Gatz; Hayden Schmidt; Angelina and Dollie Houston; Christina Gabbert; and Riley Castillo—will carry forward his legacy of kindness and joy. He was also blessed with several great grandchildren.
As a devout Christian, Steve’s faith was the cornerstone of his existence. He walked in the light of God’s love and sought to exemplify Christ’s teachings through his actions and words. His life was a living sermon of compassion and service.
Steve’s zest for life was evident in his diverse interests. An avid outdoorsman, he found solace and excitement in hunting, fishing, and camping. He embraced the freedom of the open road, riding his motorcycle and taking in the beauty of nature. Steve’s love for his four-legged companions, Buster, Maggie, Precious, and Champ, was unparalleled, and they were a source of great joy and comfort throughout his life.
In retirement, Steve’s drive and dedication did not wane. He managed campgrounds and facilities, ensuring that others could enjoy the natural world he so dearly loved. His laughter and friendly demeanor made him a favorite among those he encountered in his work and travels.
Steve Schmidt’s life was a journey of love, service, and adventure. His story does not end with his passing but continues in the hearts of those he touched. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, generosity, and unwavering faith. As we remember Steve, let us celebrate the man who brought us so much joy and who now rests in the eternal embrace of our Heavenly Father.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Friday, February 13th at the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Military honors will be provided by the US Navy Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Friday from 12:30 P.M. until leaving for the cemetery at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Keith Farley Malone, age 91, passed away on January 31, 2026, at 4:00 AM. He was born March 4, 1934, to Carl and Lillian (Billye) Malone in Pittsburg, KS. He graduated from Ft. Scott High School in 1952, then married Joycelyn Elaine Norris on November 2, 1952.
Keith started plumbing at the age of 20 for his father-in-law at Norris Plumbing in 1954. He later became a partner in 4-Way Plumbing in 1974, then formed Malone Plumbing in 1984. He finally closed the business out in early 2018 at the age of 83.
Keith was an avid sports fan his entire life. He coached Little League baseball for four years and girl’s fast pitch softball for six years when his children were young. He played and sponsored intermural basketball, fast-pitch softball, and slow pitch softball until the age of 60. The family spent most of their leisure time and vacations traveling to support their kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids sports activities and tournaments! When he was resting, Keith would be listening or watching the Royals, Chiefs, KU, or one of the local Ft. Scott teams. Beyond organized sports, Keith enjoyed hunting and fishing as well imparting a love for both in his sons.
Keith was an active member of the Church of Christ that met on Margrave St. where he served as a deacon and treasurer for several years. He was an excellent example of faithful attendance and brotherly kindness to all. He loved the community where he grew up and lived his entire life seldom leaving for more than a few days. He was an excellent example to his children and grandchildren demonstrating loyalty, love, and self-sacrifice. He was a good husband, father, and friend to all.
Keith is survived by his three children Brent Malone (Connie), Brandon Malone (Kathy), and Gaynor Crane (Stephen), 9 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law Bill and Nina Norris, sister Karen Heppler (Malone), infant brother Clair Michael Malone, and step-granddaughter Leesa Meree Haehn (Hite).
There was cremation. There will be a joint graveside memorial service for Keith and Joycelyn at 3:30 PM Friday, February 13th at the Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to either Presbyterian Village or Alsheimer’s Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.
Robert Franklin (Bobby) Beal, Sr., age 66, resident of Hesston, KS, died and rejoined his wife Judy Saturday, January 31, 2026, in his home with his granddaughter Breanna Morales and her family. He was born on December 18, 1959, in Austin, Texas, the son of Olan F. and Audre C. Beal. Bobby loved watching Paranormal Activity and Bigfoot documentaries. His favorite things in the world were working on cars, fishing, going ghost hunting in cemeteries with the boys and working on the farm with Uncle Ronny before his passing. He was also a member of the Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Olan F. and Audre C. Beal, his wife, Judy A. Beal, and his sisters Tonia E. Beal, and Katherine D. (Mammy) Howe.
Survivors include his 3 sons, Robert Beal, Jr. (Crystal), Columbus, KS, Robert O. Beal, Mayview, MO, and Dalton Beal, Mayview, MO; 2 daughters, Brandy Garner (Jason) Fort Scott, KS, and Christal Beal (Danny Lagud), Mayview, MO; 3 brothers, Uncle Olan F. (Bud) Beal, Jr. (Janet), Deerfield, KS, Alan L. Beal (Debbie), Mineral Wells, TX, Rusty E. Beal (Donna), Deerfield, MO; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren with 2 on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 7th, at the West Liberty Cemetery north of Fort Scott. Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.
John Joseph Shafer, age 79, a former resident of Mapleton, Kansas and more recently of Pleasanton, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 1st, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 12th, 1947, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Buster and Margaret (Paddock) Shafer. John served with the United States Navy where he was stationed onboard the USS Forrestal. After receiving a medical discharge, John returned to the Kansas City area. With the middle name Joseph and a past that included more than one Mary, John’s journey eventually led him to Jo, whom he married in November of 1978 — the partnership that anchored the rest of his life. He was united in marriage to Arlene Jo Hart on November 10th, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Throughout their marriage, John and Jo lived in several small towns, but Kansas City always kept calling them back until finally in 1993, when they moved to Mapleton, Kansas where they remained until 2023 when they moved to Pleasanton, Kansas. John spent most of his life behind the wheel of a truck. He drove for construction and concrete companies, waste management services and for a short time even drove a school bus, but John was also an entrepreneur at heart. He built his own company Precision Mudjacking and Pressure Grouting where he employed mostly family. John enjoyed old cars, riding motorcycles, watching war documentaries, and spending time with family. Many memories were made at annual Memorial weekends and playing the game Axis & Allies with his family. John even constructed his own oversized game board. He also liked working on woodworking projects with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Jo, of the home; his eight children, Vicki (Herndon) and husband Reinaldo Maldonado of Overland Park, Kansas, Paul and wife Brenda Herndon of Parsons, Kansas, John of Lebanon, Missouri, Tammy (Shafer) Ashwood of Waynesville, Missouri, Sonja (Shafer) and husband Michael Stroble Paola, Kansas, Travis and wife Stacey Shafer of Crescent, Iowa, Crystal (Shafer) and husband Vincent Warren of Winfield, Kansas, Danielle Shafer and partner Eddy Miller of Pleasanton, Kansas; three adopted daughters, Brenda Shafer of Fort Scott, Kansas , Shannon Renee of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, and Melissa Bailey also of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; twenty-six grandchildren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Also surviving is a brother, Kevin Michael Shafer and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, Buster and Margaret Shafer, his son, Jaime Joe Shafer, a brother, David Lee Shafer, and four grandchildren, Makayla Marie Margaret Shafer, Scott Allen McMannus Jr, Timothy Wayne Shafer, Steven Wayne Brewster.
The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 PM, Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel in Fort Scott, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 7th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow at the Mapleton Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Mapleton Park and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, PO Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
George Thomas “Tom” Hueston, age 76, resident of Mapleton, KS passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home. Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 4th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Mapleton Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Uniontown Eagles Shooting Sports 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.
Robert Dean Griffiths, age 72, a resident of rural Bronaugh, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Freeman West Health Center in Joplin, Missouri following a brief illness. He was born September 11, 1953, the son of Harold Griffiths and Betty Wunderly Griffiths. Bob grew up on the family farm near Bronaugh where he learned to love farm life and the hard work that came along with that lifestyle. After graduating from Bronaugh High School, Bob married Shanna Ruth Culp on February 15, 1975, at Ft. Scott, Kansas. Bob owned and operated his own trucking company. In earlier years, he drove all over the United States; later he settled into making short runs, hauling cattle and grain. Bob hauled his last load of cattle the day before he became ill. In addition to trucking, Bob also maintained his own farm and cattle operation. He wasn’t afraid of hard work and constantly kept busy tinkering on some sort of project. Bob’s wife, Shanna, passed away on March 4, 2022. After her death, Bob began a relationship with Glenda Leer. Bob and Glenda enjoyed his last years together.
Survivors include his two children, Doug Griffiths (Priscilla) of Fouke, Arkansas and Lisa Peterson (Shane) of Albany, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Emily Workman (Brett), October, Tatum, and Kutter Peterson, Jorja and Barrett Griffiths and Beau Hendershot and three great-grandsons, Jayce and Wade Workman and Augustus Peterson. Also surviving are his dear friend, Glenda, a brother, David Griffiths and two sisters, Carol Claflin and Joyce Agee, several nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law, Sarah McCully (Les). In addition to his first wife, Shanna, he was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Bill Griffiths and a sister-in-law, Sheri Daniels.
Following cremation, a gathering for friends and family will be held from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday, January 30th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Bob and Shanna will both be laid to rest at the Worsley Cemetery west of Bronaugh at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Farm Aid 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.
