Mary Barrett Irvin, 99, of Fort Scott, formerly of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2020, at her home in Presbyterian Village. She was born in Murdock, Minnesota, on August 1, 1920 to Agnes and Earl Barrett.

She was preceded in death by her parents, six of her eight siblings, and Willis Hugh Irvin, her husband of 74 years.

Mary graduated from St. Cloud, Minnesota School of Business, moving to San Francisco to work as a secretary during the war.

There she met Hugh while his ship was in the Navy yard. They were married on June 19, 1945, before her new husband left to prepare for the invasion of Japan. After his discharge the nationwide adventure began. Mary and Hugh lived in 11 states, adding three children along the way- Roger in Florida, David in Omaha, and Barbara in New Jersey.

Mary and Hugh retired to Rogers, Arkansas, in l981 from Fairfax, Virginia. She was active as a volunteer at St. Mary’s hospital, St. Vincent De Paul church and Meals on Wheels. She belonged to Roger’s Friendship Club and enjoyed playing bridge.

Presbyterian Village in Fort Scott was home since 2013. There she was a member of Mary Queen of Angels Church.

Mary was dedicated to Hugh, her family and the many friends they made over the years as they moved across the country. Together they embraced square dancing in Texas, both making fast friends and Mary making the costumes. She pursued new places and relationships with equal interest.

Mary grew up in the difficult time of the great depression and she became strong and confident in her ability to succeed. It was hard, if not impossible, to win an argument with her.

She managed the family’s business with the organization and efficiency of a CEO—overseeing multiple moves, setting up a dozen different homes, managing the finances, helping her kids through college.

Hard work never deterred her. Mary was a problem solver who rarely failed to find a solution to issues that others didn’t know they had.

She will be remembered as a talented seamstress, furniture refinisher, decorator, painter, and lifelong volunteer to friends, relatives, and her community. She excelled at many things and wouldn’t submit to any praise.

Her presence remains in the good works she left behind.

Mary is survived by two sons, Roger (Susan) of Monroe, Oregon, and David (Janet) of Fort Scott, Kansas; a daughter, Barbara Irvin (Bruce Mayer) of Madison, Wisconsin; four grandchildren, Patrick Irvin (Jarita), Christopher Irvin (Annie Brice), both of Oregon, Kelly Irvin and Betsy Philipp (Nick), both of Kansas; and six great-grandchildren, Tyler, Henry, Jack and Shail Irvin of Oregon and Barrett and Theo Philipp of Kansas. Surviving siblings are two Barrett brothers: Gerome of Melrose, Minnesota, and Patrick (Kay) of Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Integrity Hospice for their extraordinarily kind and attentive care of Mary over the last few months and Presbyterian Village staff for their compassionate support over many years.

Interment will be at the Fort Scott National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Presbyterian Village of Fort Scott Good Samaritan Fund.

Contributions may be sent to, or left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Condolences to the family may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Leasha Renee Galvis, 47, of Olathe, Kansas passed away, Monday, May 11, 2020 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born the daughter of Loretta Hall August 26, 1972 in Pittsburg, Kansas. She married John A. Galvis on September 26, 2003 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, he survives of the home.

Leasha graduated from Uniontown High School in 1990 as the class Salutatorian and was in the National Honor Society, she graduated from Pittsburg State University in the Honors Program and received her Master’s Degree from Kansas State University. She worked for Searles Valley Minerals in International Sales and was proficient at Bilingual Translation. She was a member of the Indian Creek Community Church.

Leasha had a special way of bringing, giving, & sharing joy to those who knew her. She was deeply, deeply loved by her family here in the United States and Colombia, South America.

In addition to her husband, John, she is survived by her parents, Loretta and Dale Arnold of Fort Scott, 2 brothers, Troy Arnold of Fort Scott and Trenton Arnold of North Platt, Nebraska, five sisters, Tami Cassell-Shirley of Fort Scott, Kansas, Sandra Galvis of Bogota, Colombia, Luz Galeano of Lenexa, Didi Vincent of Andover, Kansas, and Katie Klein of St. Louis, Missouri as well as several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.

Funeral Services will be private and burial will be in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Fort Scott, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

The Family suggests memorials to “Care To Share”, donations may be sent to or left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W, Wall St., P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Weldon Blake Roberts, age 67, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020, at the Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.  He was born June 8, 1952, the son of James P. Roberts and Waneda Alberta Blake Roberts.  Weldon had served with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  He later served with the Kansas Army National Guard.  He married Marlene Elliott in March of 1980.  He had been employed by Craft Fabricators in Ft. Scott for several years.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene, of the home; two children Mitchell Roberts and Janelle Roberts and two grandchildren, Kandi and Isabel Rodriguez, all of Ft. Scott.  Also surviving are three sisters, Rowena Jahansouz, Rhonda Spears and Brenda Moser.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James and Ronald Roberts and two sisters, Deborah Silvers and Linda Roberts.

There was cremation.  Burial with military honors will take place in the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Wanda Audine (Smith) Larsen, 89, formerly of Fort Scott, KS, passed away Thursday evening, May 7, 2020 at the Ozark Nursing and Care Center in Ozark, MO. Wanda was born August 3, 1930 in (a farmhouse near Dry Ridge) Blue Mound, KS, the daughter of Artie Douglas and Charlotte Opal (Bray) Smith.

She graduated from Uniontown High School with the class of 1948.  She was a member of the Richards Christian Church in Richards, MO.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She loved all children and “adopted” many friends of her children and grandchildren as well as students from Fort Scott Community College as her own.  Many remember her fondly as Grandma Wanda.  Before her health declined, she was very active and enjoyed walks, long drives and shopping. She had a big heart and managed to find friends everywhere she went.  She loved her family, church, cooking, sewing, gardening and playing cards with friends. She often reminisced about her time working at The Western Insurance Company, The Bourbon County Court House, The Red Barn Restaurant and Fort Scott Community College.

She is survived by two sons, Steve (Joyce) Larsen, Willard, MO and Brad (Sharon) Larsen, Winfield KS and two daughters, Beverly Larsen, Ozark, MO and Belinda (Joe) Tucker, Fort Scott, KS.  She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Dustin (Stacey) Larsen, Springfield MO; Nicole Adams, Nevada, MO; Noelle (Shane) Fast, Eldorado Springs, MO; Ty Larsen, Springfield, MO; Travis (Beth) Larsen, Springfield, MO; Caylin (Jesse) Overfield, Waunakee, WI; Kyle Larsen, Winfield, KS; Anne (Tom) Colvin, Ozark, MO; Joely (Scott) Womeldorff, Kansas City, MO; Miles (Emmah) Dikeman, Fort Scott, KS; and Monica (Jared) Snyder, Fulton, KS, and twenty great-grandchildren, Elsie and Kinley Larsen, Caleb Kettner, Carli Bouray, Monroe Adams, Hailey and Madi Fast, Mason Shy and Maggie Larsen, Amaya Campbell, Adilyn and Paxton Overfield; Christian and Sophia Colvin, Talon, Tannyn, Truett and Tesher Womeldorff, Korbin and Kinsley Snyder with a baby girl on the way.  She is also survived by a sister, Mary Luker of Holton, KS; a sister-in-law, Ida Mae Smith of Overland Park, KS and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Billy, Richard and Dale Smith, a sister-in-law, Betty Smith, brother-in-law, Kenny Luker, two sons, Mike and Richard (Dick) Larsen, and her great-granddaughter Gabriella Campbell. 

Services will be private with burial at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Autism Speaks.  Donations may be sent to, or left in the care of, the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com. 

Mary Barrett Irvin, 99, of Fort Scott, passed away Friday morning, May 8, 2020 at the Presbyterian Village in Fort Scott. Funeral arrangements for Mary Irvin are incomplete and will be announced later by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Wanda Audine Larsen, 89, formerly of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday evening, May 7, 2020 at the Ozark Nursing & Care Center in Ozark, Missouri. Funeral arrangements for Wanda Larsen are incomplete and will be announced later by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

DeeAnna Marie Poole, age 60, resident of Fulton, KS, died Friday, May 1, 2020, at her home.

She was born on July 8, 1959, on Camp Pendleton Marine Corp base in Oceanside, CA, the daughter of John Thomas Durbin, Sr., and Mary Eva Wickham Durbin.

She was a loving mom, wife, aunt, and sister. She cared for her family and always saw the good in people. She worked for the U.S. Postal Service from 1989 to 1994 when MS caused her to be paralyzed.

DeeAnna always had a warm smile on her face. She was the best mother any child could ask for. She will forever be greatly missed by many.

Survivors include her husband Jim of the home; two sons Brandon Poole, Prescott, KS and Jimmy Poole, Jr. Phoenix, AZ; sisters Faith Durbin, OK and Kathy Biggart, Fort Scott; grandchildren Tayden Poole, Kelsee Poole, Anna Olive, Hailey Olive, and Taylor Poole; nieces and nephews Jorden Durbin, Matt Brown, Jessy Brown, Daniel Durbin, Michael Durbin, Tommy Durbin, Jeffery Durbin,

She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John Thomas Durbin, Jr.; a sister, Candy Brown; and two nieces, Justina Durbin, and Katrina Brown.

Private graveside services will be Monday, May 4^th, in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Fulton, KS. Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Richard Olson, 83, of Lenexa, Kansas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 25th, 2020. He was born in Erie, Kansas on August 14th, 1936. He was the son of Virgil Olson and Myrtle (McGuffey) Van Buskirk. He went to school in Erie where he played football and graduated in 1954.

He was drafted with his brother, Leon, out of college. He served in the Army in the 38th regimen in the 2nd infantry division out of Ft. Lewis in Washington State. He served as a sergeant for two years. After returning home, he continued his education at Chanute Community College and received his degree as a land surveyor. He worked for the state of Kansas to help build the I-70 Highway.

Richard was loved by his wife Mona (Matson) Olson and children Richie Olson, Tammy Olson, Pam Olson, Tony Olson, and Robert Olson and his wife Rachel Olson. He leaves behind two brothers, one sister, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is proceeded in death by two brothers, Everett and Leon, and one sister, Norma.

If you would like to send condolences, cards, or flowers please send them to:
15944 S. Clairborne St. Olathe, KS 66062.

If you would like to donate in his name, please do so to either:

Korean War Veterans Association Memorial – Contributions (KWVA)
PO Box 407
Charleston, IL 61920
www.KWVA.org/in_memoriam/in_memoriam.asp

OR: Veterans of foreign wars at
406 W. 34th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
www.vfw.org

Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Norma Jean Wiley, 87, of Fort Scott, passed away Monday evening, April 27, 2020 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born April 18, 1933 in Fort Scott, Kansas the daughter of Steve L. and Louise Eunice (Shelton) Mudd. At an early age, her mother married Burton Allen and he and her mom raised her.

She married Lloyd Wiley on May 17, 1953 in Fort Scott, Kansas, he survives of the home.

She graduated from Fort Scott High School with the Class of 1951. She spent most of her life being a Bookkeeper for various businesses and entities including the Bourbon County Clerk, Ray Shepherd Motors and the sale barn.

She is survived by her husband, Lloyd of the home, a son, Pete Wiley of Fort Scott, a sister, Pat Price of Fort Scott, a daughter-in-law, Cindy Wiley of St. Francis, Kansas, three grandchildren, Dustin Wiley and his wife, Randi, Darin Wiley and his girlfriend, Taylor Armstrong and Cheyenne Von Krosigk, and her husband, Randall and one great-grandson, Weston Lyn Wiley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Lyn Eugene Wiley, her daughter-in-law, E. Jeanie Wiley.

Services will be private with burial at the Memory Gardens of Bourbon County Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorials to “Care to Share”, donations may be sent to, or left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.