Eldon H. Underwood, age 93, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Medicalodge in Fort Scott.

Eldon was born July 15, 1925, to Harvey and May Underwood in Garland, Kansas. Eldon and his four siblings grew up on the farm, without electricity and running water for most of their young lives.

Eldon married Elma Hawkins in January of 1952 at Girard, Kansas. They made their home in Garland where they had a feedlot business they incorporated in 1952. Eldon and Elma were lifelong fans of the St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed traveling to Bluegrass Festivals. He also enjoyed coon hunting, raising goats, mules, and always had a hound or two.

He was a Korean War Veteran, serving as a Radio Man, receiving an honorable discharge, as a Corporal, June 12, 1952 and an active member of the Cherry Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include a brother-in-law Eldon Hawkins of Sulphur, Louisiana, and many nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elma, siblings; Carl and Clair Underwood, Mary Ham and JoAnn Caldwell.

Rev. Norman Tillotson will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM, Friday November 30^th at the Cherry Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Large Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Cherry Grove Baptist Church and can be left in the care of Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S Main St., PO Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Golda Jean Young, age 68, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at her home. She was born March 3, 1950, in Mapleton, KS, the daughter of Goldie Lamont Young and Eula Faye Kerr (Young) Sullivan.

She graduated from Ft. Scott High School and Ft. Scott Community College. Golda worked her entire career as a home health aide. She worked for Mercy Hospital, Presbyterian Village, Medical Lodge, and Ft. Scott Manor in Ft. Scott, as well as the Arma Nursing Home. When not working, Golda enjoyed rummage sales, traveling, cooking for family and dining out. She always had a smile and was willing to help anyone in need. She was a member of the Community Christian Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Machelle Young, Boise, ID; a son, Joshua Ayers, Ft. Scott; her mother, Eula Faye Sullivan, Ft. Scott; six siblings: Katherine Guffin, Ft. Scott;Dolly Mitchell, Kansas City, KS; Craig “Chipper” Young; Kansas City, MO;Deborah Sullivan, Dallas, TX;Ricky Sullivan, Iola, KS; and Steven Sullivan, St. Joseph, MO; three grandchildren, Brittany, Illeah, and Brooke Young; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and Monty Young; her father, Goldie Young; and her step-father, Lester Laverne Sullivan.

Rev. Kevin Moyers will conduct graveside services at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 27^th, in the West Plains Cemetery, Ft. Scott. Memorials are suggested to the Golda Young 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.

Francis Wayne Neden, age 90, a former resident of Forsyth, Missouri and more recently of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away early Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott.

He was born February 18, 1928, in Iola, Kansas the son of Joseph Neden and Beulah Bessie Dozer Neden. Wayne graduated from the Iola High School and later from Kansas City College and Bible School in Overland Park, Kansas. He married Margaret Elizabeth Cowen on May 23, 1950, on the campus of KCCBS.

Throughout his life, Wayne had worked in a variety of jobs. He enjoyed aviation and had worked as a pilot and as a mechanic. While living in Ft. Scott, he worked with sheet metal in heating and air. He had also served as a police officer for both Littleton, Colorado and Ft. Scott, Kansas police departments. While in Ft. Scott, Wayne enjoyed assisting with the gospel music tent at the annual Good Ol’ Days celebrations. After moving to Forsyth, Wayne became a member of the Faith and Wisdom Church in Branson. He enjoyed spending his retirement fishing almost daily and was proud to be an honorary member of the Forsythe Men’s Bass Club.

Survivors include his three sons, Kerry Neden and wife, Machale, of Brenham, Texas; Terry Neden and wife, Beverly, of Richardson, Texas; and Joe Neden, of Ft. Scott; a daughter, Debbie Baumgartner and husband, Dave, of Castle Rock, Colorado; and a daughter-in-law, Karren Neden, of Carthage, Missouri. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren and thirty-six great-grandchildren with two more on the way.

His wife, Margaret, preceded him in death on August 30, 2013. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Neden and a grandson.

Rev. Gary McSpadden will conduct funeral services at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, November 27^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 12:30 P.M. until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to Ft. Scott Christian Heights School 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.

Lenny Fox, age 85, a resident of Fort Scott, died, Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at the Guest Home Estates.

He was born March 22, 1933, in the Bronx, New York the son of Isadore and Becky Fox. He graduated high school in New York.

He married Bobbie Baquero “the love of his life” on October 9, 1960 in the Bronx. He worked for JC Penny’s as a data processor.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and liked to help with the fish fries on Friday nights during Lent. He enjoyed going out to dinner. Lenny loved old movies, music, and spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Bobbie Fox, of the home; a son Dr. John Fox and wife, Jordan of Fort Scott; a daughter, Diane Keith, and husband, Dave of Raymore, Missouri; six grandchildren, Tanner, Brityn, Beckham, and Jordy Fox, Devin and Davey Keith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Frank Fox; three brothers; and a grandson, Tripp Fox.

Father Robert Wachter will conduct Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 24, at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Burial Will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic School 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.

Harriett Louise Carr Reeves, 80, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2018 at her home in Fort Scott, Kansas.

Harriett was born on July 9, 1938 in Fort Scott to Charles Fulton and Dorothy Elizabeth (Swope) Carr.

After graduating from Fort Scott High School, she attended William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri for two years then transferred to Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Home Economics.

Following college graduation, Harriett worked for the Gas Service Company of Kansas City as a home economist for several years before accepting a job in the Department of Home Economics at the National Livestock and Meat Board in Chicago, Illinois. In her position at the Meat Board, she traveled to schools and businesses throughout the Midwest to educate about the storage, handling, and preparation of meat and also appeared on local television programs to demonstrate techniques to cook tasty and economical meat recipes.

During a weekend visiting friends in Kansas City in 1963, Harriett was involved in a minor traffic accident and also met her future husband. After the accident, she was taken to the University of Kansas emergency room where senior medical student Charles Stewart Reeves treated her injuries. They were married in Fort Scott 2 years later on June 5, 1965.

Harriett had a lively spirit, bright smile, and an infectious laugh. She was a passionate and accomplished cook who created countless meals that her family and friends will never forget.

She enjoyed reading, holiday decorating, and traveling with Stewart to many cities around the country and abroad. Above all, she loved entertaining and spending time with her family and many friends and was commonly known as “Mrs. Clean.”

Harriett is survived by her husband, Charles Stewart Reeves; daughter, Catherine Carr Reeves and her husband Joe Kilanoski; daughter-in-law, Tally Reeves Madison and her husband Tom Madison; four grandchildren, Hannah, Emmah, Hunter and Hollis Reeves; uncle, Gerald Swope; and many cousins.

Harriett was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Fulton and Dorothy Elizabeth Swope Carr; son, Charles Hunter Reeves; uncles, Donald L. Swope and Eldon Swope; and aunt, Cleo Leterle.

Following cremation, Rev. Dr. Jared Witt will conduct memorial services at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Interment will be at a later date at the Fort Scott National Cemetery. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

The family would appreciate contributions in Harriett’s memory to the Richard & Annette Bloch Family Foundation.

Memorial contributions may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, PO Box 309, Fort Scott, KS 66701.

Gregory Dean Heathman, 52, Nevada, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Medicalodges of Nevada.

Greg was born November 17, 1965 in Nevada to Bert Allen and Ida Pauline (Hogan) Heathman.

Greg was raised in Lansing, KS then came to Ft. Scott with his family where he graduated from High School in 1985. Greg worked for various restaurants including Pizza Hut in Ft. Scott and Nevada, becoming manager in Nevada. He also worked at Woods Supermarket in the Deli, at Walmart Radio Grill, and later in the meat department at Walmart where he was manager until retiring due to poor health.

Throughout his life Greg was a Christian.

Survivors include a sister, Rhonda Pottorff, Nevada; brothers, Glen “Allen” Heathman, Nevada, and an adopted brother, David Cagle and his wife Abby, Nevada; niece, Angela Witt and her husband Adam, Sheboygan, WI; sons, Nick Cagle, Nevada, Tyler Cagle, Nevada; daughter, Katie Cagle, Ft. Scott, KS; four grandchildren, Kayden, Bentley, Laylah, Analaya; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Ruby Heathman.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor David Rorabaugh officiating. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.