Edith Irene Brillhart passed from this life, on Wednesday evening, July 22, 2020, at the Olathe Medical Center Hospice House. 

 She was born December 10, 1928, the daughter of Ward and Edith Wellington of Mapleton, Kansas. She was a graduate of Blue Mound High School where she met and later married Carl Brillhart on June 29, 1946.

  Irene was preceded in death by her husband Carl of 60 years who died January 2006, her brother Paul Wellington and wife Fay of Independence, Mo., her parents, Ward and Edith Wellington of Mapleton, Ks, and great-grandson, Rueben Brillhart of Hutchinson, Ks. 

Irene is survived by her brother Joe Wellington and wife Betty of Edmond, OK, as well as four children, David Brillhart and wife Brenda of Aurora, CO, Sue Sackett and husband George if Olathe, KS, Steve Brillhart and wife Mary of Hutchinson, KS, and Sheila Marmon of Gainesville, TX, as well as 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Irene was a member and actively involved in the Community of Christ in Mapleton, KS.  Her most important and valued positions in life were that of devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.

She enjoyed an active social life with friends of the Scott Avenue Apartments where she lived and with longtime friends of her surrounding farm community.

Richard Long and David Nickelson will officiate at the graveside service at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 24^th, at Mapleton Cemetery under the direction of Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel. 

The family asks that donations be made to your local Hospice House. Words of remembrance and condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Claudia Marie Maberry, a former resident of Fort Scott, died July 17, 2020 (one day after her 96^th birthday) in Vaiden Community Living Center, Vaiden, Mississippi).

She was born July 16, 1924, the daughter of Roy Francis Kennedy and Anna Maria Fagerberg Kennedy, in Fort Scott. She attended Fort Scott schools, graduating with the senior class of 1941. She then attended Fort Scott Junior College briefly.

She married Oscar C. Maberry of Garland, Kansas on April 5, 1946. They would have celebrated their 58^th anniversary six days after Oscar’s death on March 30, 2004.

Claudia’s first job was at the local ice cream parlor. She then opened and managed Elmer Pargen’s first restaurant before going to work as a seamstress for Key Work Clothes for several years.

Claudia’s most important and valued positions in life were that of devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was an active, member of the now-closed First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, for 58 years. She was, also, a member of the Builder’s Class, Anna Bender Guild, and served as a board member and deaconess and could be found frequently working in the kitchen preparing meals for various church events. Claudia was proud to be a charter member of Starlite FCE and continued her membership throughout her life.

Claudia moved to Madison, MS in December 2016, to live with her daughter and son-in-law.

Claudia was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one brother, Earl R. Kennedy, and one sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Lee Clinkenbeard.

Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl Blacklidge and husband Robert of Madison, MS, one grandson, Brandon Blacklidge of Madison, MS., and a much loved niece, Shirley Marie Freeman of Kansas City, Kansas and her children Kenny Wilson, and family, and Kimberlee McCannon, and family. Other survivors include a niece, Amy Kennedy, and family, of Portland, Oregon, and two nephews, Jeff Kennedy, and family of Portland, Oregon, and David Kennedy, and family, of Salem, Oregon. She is also survived by one first cousin, Ron Wood and wife Barbara of Fort Scott.

Rev. Reed Hartford will officiate graveside services 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Evergreen Cemetery. Contributions may be mailed or dropped off at Evergreen Cemetery 914 215^th St., Fort Scott, Kansas 666701, or Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home 15 West Wall St. Fort Scott, Kansas. 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guest book at konantz-cheney.com.

George Daniel Weber, age 75, resident of Hepler, Kansas, passed away at 7:05 a.m., Thursday, July 16^th, 2020, at his home surrounded by family.

George was born September 19^th, 1944, in Nevada, Missouri, the son of Lewis Daniel Weber and Marzie Etheleen (Cocke) Weber. He attended the Hackberry Country School, Nevada High School and Fort Scott Community College.

George married Arlene Ausemus on March 29^th, 1982, in Grove, Oklahoma. She survives of the home.

George, enlisted in the United States Army on November 19^th, 1966, and attended basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and then advanced individual training at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Following his completion of his military training, George was deployed to the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam in support of United States Military forces in the Vietnam War. During his time in service, George served as primary motor pool sergeant and was instrumental in his unit’s success in the completion of numerous reconnaissance missions for retrieval and repair of military equipment throughout his time in Vietnam. After returning home from Vietnam, George was station at Fort Carson, Colorado until he was honorably discharged at the rank of E5/Sergeant on November 16^th, 1969.

During his life George worked as a journeyman roofer as a part of the roofers union while employed by Maloney Roofing, Delivery and Sales for Fort Scott Beverage Company, Sales and Service for Henkley Beverage/ 7up International, lead carpenter for Joe Richards construction, 13+ years as a convenience store manager for Severy’s Conoco in Fort Scott, Kansas, as well as spent many years working for local farmers and ranchers.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, family fish fry’s, vacationing in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and spending time with his family.

He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion.

Survivors include his wife Arlene Weber, of Hepler; son David Weber, and his wife, Betty, of Fort Scott; daughter Robin Weber, and spouse, Justin Edwards, of Girard; daughter Sheril Murray, and husband, Evan, of Toronto; daughter Sara Conkling, and husband, Joseph, of Fort Scott; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his sister Verna Helen Steele of Springfield, MO; and his brother Woody Weber of Rich Hill, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Lois Weber; two brothers, William and Claud Weber; and two nephews, David Leon Weber and Gary Weber.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM Tuesday July 21^st, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Private family burial will take place in the U. S. National Cemetery, Ft. Scott.

Memorials are suggested to either Donate Life or American Diabetes Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Johnny Jeanette (Hines) Jolliff, age 51, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Friday, July 17, 2020, at her home. She was born April 29, 1969, in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Kenneth and Oleta Smith Hines.

She worked as a truck driver, worked for Tri-Valley Developmental Services, and also worked as a caregiver for over 35 years.

She loved spending time with her adopted family fishing, geocaching, and sightseeing in the car. She was always up for a new adventure.

She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church.

Survivors include four sisters, Connie Willis, Ft. Scott; Rebecca Haga, Waldron, AR; Lillian Lewis, Arma, KS; and Peggy Hull, Ft. Scott; her mother, Oleta Smith, Ft. Scott; her grandmother, Lillian Smith, Kansas City, KS; best friend of 30 years, Forestine “Babe” Goodbody; special buddy K. W. Goodbody; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Hines; a sister, Nancy Jo Stewart; and her grandfather, John T. Smith.

Rev. James Collins will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 22, at the First Southern Baptist Church, Ft. Scott.

Burial will follow in the Clarksburg Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Johnny Jolliff Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Barbara Ann Bolden, age 76, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at her home.

She was born January 10, 1944, in Douglas, AZ, the daughter of Milton and Dorothy Audilet.

She married Leland “John” Bolden on November 29, 1966, in Lowell, AZ.

She enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, casinos, and coloring books with her grandkids. She loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband John of the home; 2 daughters, Laura Barenthin, Ft. Scott, and Barbara Ann Spinazzola and husband Tony, Mesa, AZ; 6 grandchildren, Craig Bolden, Jasmine Barenthin, Lillian Barenthin, Alex Bolden, Sierra Spinazzola, and Caitlyn Spinazzola; and 3 great-grandchildren, Tessa Goddard, Auryana Bolden, Jonathon Bolden, and one more on the way.

Private family services will be held at the Cheney Witt Chapel with burial in the U. S. National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM Sunday afternoon at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Barbara Bolden Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Stephen Patrick Farley, age 65, a resident of Nevada, MO, passed away on Monday, July 6th, 2020, at Medical Lodge nursing home in Ft. Scott, KS, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on February 23rd, 1955 in Kansas City, MO. Stephen was born Steven Brown, one of seven children, to Francis “Bud” Brown and Agnes “Rose” Murphy. Steven was adopted by John Daniel “Danny” and Mary Helen “Helen” Farley of Brashear, MO. His name was changed to Stephen “Steve” Patrick Farley.

Steve attended High School at Adair County RII, where he graduated in 1973. After graduation, Steve proudly served in the US Navy and later in the National Guard.

Steve’s true love was farming and that is where he returned after his time in the service.

Steve married Amy Miller in 1980 and from that marriage, was blessed with four children.

Recently Steve was able to locate some of his birth family and over the last few years, he was able to connect and build a relationship with one brother and multiple nieces and nephews.

Steve enjoyed farming, helping others, fishing, and most of all being with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his four children, John and wife Tara Farley of Ft. Scott, KS; Kevin and wife Ashley Farley of Paola, KS; LuAnne and husband Todd Granere of Iola, KS; and son Ralph Farley of Kansas City, KS. Seven grandchildren, Teryn Farley, Lakyn Farley, Colin Farley, Jyler Granere, Gavin Granere, Bodhi Farley ,and Charlee Granere; ex-wife Amy Free of Osawatomie, KS; multiple nieces and nephews and several members of his birth family.

There was a cremation. Burial will take place in the U.S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott at a later date, as well as a memorial service with family and friends.