Arch Floyd Forkner, Richards, MO went to join the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 94, after living a full and active life.  He was born December 28, 1928, in rural Vernon County; the youngest son of the late Archie Floyd Forkner and Lula Reynolds Forkner.  He married Carol Stamps on August 6, 1950, in Nevada, MO, and she preceded him in death in 2007.

 

Arch lived in the Metz area for almost his entire life, graduating from Metz High School Class of 1947.  He served in the United States Army from 1951-1953, in Korea, and returned home to farm with his father in the Rinehart area.

They raised row crops, Registered Polled Herefords, and hogs.  Arch farmed most of his life and was an advocate of soil and water conservation. Arch was an earlier adopter of the Balanced Farming system. He sold both crop insurance and seed for many years.

He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Arch was a member of Rinehart Christian Church, but also served many years at Community Christian Church, Ft. Scott, KS.

He also served as a Vernon County Commissioner for several terms.  He was an avid supporter of the Vernon County Youth Fair, 4-H, and FFA.

Arch enjoyed attending dirt track races, playing cards, and attending Nevada Tiger Athletics.

He never met a stranger, enjoyed visiting with people, and loved music.

 

Arch is survived by his daughter, Sherrie (Craig) Davidson, Broken Arrow, OK; his son, Tim (Tammy) Forkner, Richards MO; three grandsons: Daniel (Bethany) Davidson, Springfield, OR, Nathan (Ashley) Forkner, Richards, MO, and Peter (Sara) Davidson, Broken Arrow, OK; two granddaughters, Rebekah (Chris) Terry, Broken Arrow, OK, and Christy (Phil) Witt, Neosho, MO; and 18 great-grandchildren.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Rinehart Christian Church, Richards, MO, with Pastors Kevin Moyer and Daniel Davidson officiating.

Interment will follow in National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, KS.  Friends may call now and until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO, with the family receiving friends 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

 

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in his memory to the RICM (Rural India Christian Mission) or the Vernon County Youth Fair c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

David Eugene Hoskin, age 85, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas and more recently of Nevada, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home in Nevada.  He was born December 17, 1937, in Ft. Scott, the son of Frank Hoskin, Sr. and Frances Readinger Hoskin.  David graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1956 and then graduated from Ft. Scott Junior College.  David began working at the age of nine where he worked as a pin setter at a local bowling alley.  During high school years, he worked at Ft. Scott Printing.  In 1958, David joined the United States Army.  He faithfully served his country for three years; two of these years were spent at Tompkins Barracks in Schwetzingen, Baden-Wurttenburg, Germany.  Following his military service, David returned to Ft. Scott and married Sue Harris on October 7, 1961, in Miami, Oklahoma.  He took a position with the Western Insurance Company where he remained for over twenty years.  After that company closed, he worked a short time for Lincoln National Insurance Company and then worked for ten years as a purchasing agent for DayCo.  He retired at the age of fifty-nine.  He later found out that retirement was not for him and took a part-time position as a courtesy driver for Mercy Hospital.  David was a man of faith; he was a charter member of the Westpark Church of the Nazarene and later attended the First Baptist Church both in Ft. Scott.  He faithfully served his church in a number of ways.  David enjoyed watching the KU Jayhawks, and the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.  He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.  He will be remembered for his sense of humor and the many practical jokes he played on his family.

 

Survivors include his wife, Sue, of the home in Nevada; three daughters, Shelly Henry (Larry) and Melissa Hoskin all of Olathe, Kansas and Marla Miller (Kirk) of Nevada, Missouri.  Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Lerin Combs, Taylor Rodriguez, Arley Hoskin, Tempest Lane, Breanna Morrison, Amory Maley, Payton Miller and Jansen Miller and nine great-grandchildren, Aidan, Tristan, Landon, Brynlee, Halle, Roman, Athea, Ryder and Breckan.  Dave was preceded in death by a daughter, Micah Denise Hoskin as well as his parents, an infant sister, Frances Sue Hoskin and a brother Frank Hoskin, Jr.

 

There was cremation.  Pastor Norman Tillotson will conduct a memorial service at 12:30 P.M. Friday, September 15^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial with military honors will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:30 A.M. until service time at the chapel.  Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association 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

 

Everett DuWayne Bryan, age 85, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO.

He was born May 8, 1938, in Mattoon, Il, the son of Everett and Kathryn Decker Bryan.  DuWayne met his wife-to-be through a mutual friend while attending a horse show.  He married Sheren Martin on July 27, 1968, in Sullivan, IL.  DuWayne’s horse “Lucid Leo” was a big contributing factor.  Together they attended many horse shows through the years.

DuWayne worked as a pipe fitting welder for the local pipe fitter’s union out of Decatur, IL.  After moving to Fort Scott in 1994, he worked for Kirkland Welding for 10 years until retirement.

He was a big pro football and college basketball fan.  He became an avid supporter of PSU athletics while in Fort Scott.  He was a member of the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.

 

Survivors include his wife Sheren of the home; five children, Kevin French, Louisville, KY, Vonnie Lee (Doug), Sullivan, IL, Donald “Tony” Comer (Lora) Decatur, IL, Shannon Durbin (Ron), Arcadia, KS, and Doug Merriman, Raymond, IL; two grandsons, A.J. Comer (Lexi) and Bryce Comer (Brittany); 5 great-grandchildren, Hunter, Celia, Grayson, Davina, and Mia; and an uncle who was like a brother, Howard Decker (Doris), FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 13^th, at the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.

Cremation will follow.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church.

Memorials are suggested to Sami’s Legacy 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 to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Linda L. Metcalf, age 74, of Ft. Scott, passed away, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at her home. She was born December 27, 1948, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Albert S. Cox, Sr. and Rosalie Smith Cox. She graduated from Ft. Scott High School in 1966.

Linda married Alvin W. Metcalf on November 10, 1964, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Linda worked for Key Industries before retiring from the State of Kansas SRS.

Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to travel, enjoyed watching the Great British Bake-Off and Father Brown as well as caring for her many animals.

Linda is survived by a son; Clint Metcalf (Taira), Lawrence, KS. a daughter, Kristen Metcalf, Denver, CO; five grandchildren, Joseph Berkey, Keenan and Halle Gregory, and Amelia and Landon Metcalf; four great- grandchildren, Emerald, Etain, Eislinn, and Lydia Berkey; two brothers, Bill Cox ( Kelly), Ft. Scott, KS. and Robert Cox, Murphysboro, IL., three sisters, Vicki Parsons, Pittsburg, KS. Teresa Ahmadi (Reza), Houston, TX. and Cindy Larsen (Dan), Ft. Scott, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Kyle and Ian; a brother, Sonny Cox; two sisters, Jean Schroder and Sharon Baucom; and her beloved husband, Alvin W. Metcalf.

There was cremation. Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct graveside services at 11:00 AM Friday, October 6, at the U. S. National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 AM until leaving for the cemetery at 10:45 AM.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Lees Paws and Claws 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.

Carolee “Cookie” McComb Butler, 81, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away on Thursday evening, August 10th in the comfort of her daughter’s home surrounded by her loved ones.

 

Carolee was born on August 27th, 1941, to Arthur and RoAnne McComb in Ft. Scott, Kansas. They called her Cookie from the time she was born and that is the name she grew up with. Her legacy began in the small rural town of Ft. Scott. It was here that she spent her school age days with her sister and father and other extended family. She established lifelong friends and to this day, she has family and friends still living there.

 

After high school graduation, she married and quickly started a family, having her first son, Richard Wilson, in 1961 at 20 years old. Eight years later, after moving to Kansas City, she welcomed her daughter, Rene Beerbower Wirth, in 1968. In 1973, she met the true love of her life, and married Robert “Bob” Arthur Butler. Bob had three daughters; Christina, Susan, and Jessica, and they instantly became a family of seven – a real-life Brady Bunch. Cookie held various administrative jobs through the years while raising 5 children with Bob. After several moves through Kansas, then Massachusetts, eventually Bob’s career led them to Florida in June of 1986, where they started BIS Inspection and Audit. After Bob’s sudden passing in December of that same year, Cookie continued this business and eventually passed it on to her daughter and son-in-law. Upon her retirement at BIS, she owned a boutique where she embraced her true passion- her love of jewelry, accessories, and fashion.

 

In her official retirement, she resided at Grand Villa of Deland and then most recently Strive Senior Living. Cookie loved playing cards, reading Danielle Steel books, solving hundreds of word search books, watching Jeopardy and spending time with her friends, family, grandchildren, and grand dogs. She loved happy hour with her White Zinfandel, live music and being surrounded by her dear friends.

 

Cookie loved animals dearly, especially dogs. She rescued and raised many throughout the years that were as important to her as her own children, namely Pepper, Cher, Max, April, Mischa, Percy and Dudley.

 

Cookie’s love for fashion was evident in her unique sense of style, which almost aways consisted of some type of leopard print. She was a gatherer and socialite, a wonderful friend to many, and did not judge anyone by what they had or who they were. Her generosity never went unnoticed as she loved gifting and lending a helping hand. She could bring a smile and laugh to anyone’s face, never meeting a stranger. Her witty humor, gentle kindness, infectious smile, and contagious laugh are unforgettable.

 

She was always known for being the life of the party. Even in her assisted living community and in her final days in hospitals and hospice, she continued to crack jokes, create new friendships, and like some said, “make life easier.” She will be missed and remembered by anyone that crossed her path.

 

Cookie was preceded in death by her parents, Arther and RoAnne McComb, her stepmother, Mary Jo McComb, her sister, Shirley Hill (Jim), her husband Bob and her stepdaughter Susan.

 

She is survived by her son, Richard (Debby) Wilson; grandson Michael (Sarah) Wilson, granddaughter Kelly (Jimmy) Gilligan; her daughter Rene Wirth (Bill Leblanc), granddaughters Kayla Wirth and Makenzie Wirth, stepdaughters and children, Christina Denenberg, Jake and Katie Denenberg, and Jessica (Brad) Allison, Matt and Miranda Allison. She would also want us to remember her grand puppies: Thatcher, Dory, Quinn, Luka, Popcorn, Dolce and Big Mac!

 

Graveside services are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Friday, September 15, 2023, at the Fort Scott National Cemetery, and are under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., Fort Scott, Kansas. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

 

Marvin “Brent” MacDougall, age 82, a resident of the West Liberty area of Bourbon County, Kansas, passed on September 3, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1941, in Randolph, Vermont, the second of three sons of Marvin Elroy and Beatrice Anne (Naylor) MacDougall.

 

Brent was a 1959 graduate of the Bennington High School in Bennington, Vermont. He was also a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Eagle Scout. His military service included the 43rd Div Recon Cavalry Troop and the 102nd Armored Cavalry, VTNG, and four years with the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer aboard the destroyers USS Lowe DER 325, and the USS John R. Craig, DD 885.

 

He spent six years in the Aerospace industry as an illustrator and technical writer. He was retired from the DANA Corp, which had transferred him to Kansas as Product Manager of their Iola, Kansas facility in 1978. He had spent thirty years in sales and marketing in the Automotive Industry, and was most proud of his part in the early days of the ASE, the automotive mechanic’s certification program, and his work as Manager of Technical Services for NAPA Brake systems, where he produced training manuals and audio-visual presentations for use by automotive mechanics in the U.S. and Canada. He later retired from the Fort Scott Community College in 2003.

 

Brent married Shirley Kay (Schuringa) MacDougall on July 22, 1967, at Crystal Lake, Illinois, in a double wedding where his brother Douglas Paul MacDougall was also married to Shirley’s twin sister Sheila Katherine.

 

He lived many years with his wife Shirley on their ranch in the West Liberty area. He attended the West Liberty United Methodist Church and was a board member and treasurer for many years. He was a past-master and secretary-treasurer of the Fulton, Kansas Masonic Lodge, and later a member of the Rising Sun Masonic Lodge in Fort Scott, Kansas. He was also treasurer of Osage Township in Bourbon County, Kansas for many years, and a past-president and vice-president of Fort Scott’s Pioneer Harvest Inc. He was also a member of the MacDougall Society, and the Sons of Civil War Veterans. His hobbies included photography and illustrating, carpentry, building “hot rods” and restoring antique cars and trucks. He also enjoyed researching and writing books on military history, most especially the Civil War.

 

Brent was preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers Douglas Paul MacDougall and Alvah Bruce MacDougall, and a grandson, Gary “Bubba” Burkdoll, Jr. He is survived by his wife Shirley, his daughter Jennifer Lynne Burkdoll and husband Gary, of Scranton, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Tosha (Danny) Meek, Tori (Sean) Ryser, Brent (Corrina) Kahle, Matt Burkdoll, Ethan Kahle, Chase Kahle, Blaise (Meghan) Burkdoll, and fourteen great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Sheila MacDougall, of Palatine, Illinois; sister-in-law Sandra MacDougall, of Bennington, Vermont, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 

Following cremation, Rev. Jim Brackett will conduct memorial services at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the West Liberty United Methodist Church with interment following at the West Liberty Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to services. Memorials may be made to the West Liberty United Methodist Church and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

 

Marvin D. Bergemann, 72, resident of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday August 31, 2023. He was born December 22, 1950, in Minnesota, to Ervin William Bergemann, Sr. and Kathryn Dorothy (Sands) Bergemann. He married Candy Sue McGee on April 8, 1973, in Mound City, Kansas.

 

Marvin is survived by his wife, Candy; his son Aaron (& Julia) Bergemann, of Willis, Texas; his daughter, Cara (& Rick) Stewart, of El Dorado, Kansas. He also leaves behind eight beloved grandchildren, Reagin Bergemann and Brittany, Clay, and Crocket Allen and Harley, Briar (& Jillian) Thornton, Anastasia Stewart. Marvin’s first great grandbaby is due in April 2024. He is also survived by one brother, Keith (& Lorri) Bergemann. He has many nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as a special step-father, Harry Ludvigsen and four brothers, Roger Bergemann, Robert Bergemann, Ervin (aka Jim) Bergemann, Jr., Richard Bergemann, two sisters, Violet Lemke and Barbara Bergemann.

 

Marvin loved his family, friends and being outside. He surrounded himself with friends and family. He avidly enjoyed deer hunting and mowing lawns. He worked many different jobs throughout the years. He was a dispatcher for MidWestern, made shower doors at CraftFabricators and worked at Pizza Hut, and Long John Silvers in Fort Scott.

 

Following cremation, the family will hold a Celebration of Life Service in Fort Scott at 2pm at Gunn Park on Sunday, October 8, 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Marvin D. Bergemann Memorial Fund, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

 

 

Cherokee Rose Springston, age 34, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.

She was born April 17, 1989, in Pittsburg, the daughter of Jimmie Kimler and Donna Rose Chaplin. Before her cancer diagnosis, Cherokee worked at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott and later as the manager of a McDonald’s in Oklahoma.

She married Rick Springston on July 27, 2022, in Ft. Scott.

Cherokee loved the outdoors and taking rides on the motorcycle. She also liked to draw and do crafts.

She was baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Survivors include her husband, Rick of the home and her children, Alize Kimler, Zaida, Hilario, Xander and Jovany Gomez. Also surviving are her mother, Donna Chaplin, a brother, Jody Chaplin and a sister, Dawnelle Orenstein. Cherokee was preceded in death by her father, Jimmie Kimler.

Services are pending at this time.

Clinton Ray Clampitt, age 42, a resident of rural Fulton, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 28, 2023, at his home.  He was born March 25, 1981, in Ft. Scott.  Clinton attended school in Ft. Scott.  He had worked in the receiving department at Wal-Mart in Ft. Scott.  In earlier years, he enjoyed spending time outdoors and fishing.  He also was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing and sketching.  Five years ago, Clinton suffered a major debilitating stroke and has primarily been home bound ever since.  Since his stroke, he enjoyed watching movies, playing video games and keeping up with his friends and family on Facebook.

 

Survivors include his parents, David and Brenda Hathaway of the home in Fulton and his son, Kyler Clampitt of Walnut, Kansas.  Also surviving are a brother, Kyle Hathaway (Shannon) of Ft. Scott and three sisters, Angela Carpenter (Jeff), Rhonda Cole (Ben) and Rachel Thompson all of Ft. Scott, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends including his caregiver, Melissa Springston.  Clinton was preceded in death by his brother, Kenny Clampitt.

 

There was cremation.  A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday, September 1^st at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Memorials are suggested to the Clinton Clampitt 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

Stephen Leigh Dean, age 80, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 25, 2023, at his home.  He was born July 9, 1943, in Oneida, New York, the son of Ronald Walter Dean and Lizzie Limebeck Dean.  Stephen married Merleen Della King on January 28, 1961.  They made their home in upstate New York before moving to Kansas.

Stephen had over thirty years of service with the United States Army.  He retired as a Sargent First Class.  Stephen completed the truck driving program at Ft. Scott Community College and following his military service, he began working as a truck driver.  He drove for several area trucking companies.

He later worked as a driver for Dolly the Trolly where he enjoyed visiting with tourists and sharing the history of Ft. Scott.  Stephen loved the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish.  While in New York, he served as Scout Master for his son’s Boy Scout troupe.

Currently, he was a member of the Bone Creek Gun Club.  Stephen was proud of his military service and was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion.  He often helped provide military honors for deceased veterans

Following the death of his first wife, Merleen, on September 4, 2020, he remarried Sharon Tucker Wolf on October 16, 2021.

 

Survivors include his wife, Sharon, of the home; a son, James Dean of Ft. Scott and a daughter, Julie VanBecelaere (Ted) of Osceola, Missouri; twelve grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.  In addition to his first wife, Merleen, Stephen was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Shirley Arno and LaNita Siebel.

 

Pastor Larry Stevicks will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 31^st at the Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Burial with military honors will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Emmanuel Baptist Church 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.

Earl D. Hull, age 80, formerly of Fort Scott, KS, more recently of Thomas, OK, died Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Maple Lawn Manor in Hydro, OK.  He was born June 27, 1943, in Lawrence, KS, the son of James and Ruby Terrill Hull.

Earl worked for many years at Bruce Marble and Granite until they closed their doors.

He married Mary Waring in 1966 and became father to Orval, Ron, Earl, and Kevin.  They later divorced.  He married Shirley Jean Page in 1987 and became father to Doug, Joe, and Curtis also.

She preceded him in death on September 1, 2016.

Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing, Elvis Presley, and watching his many John Wayne movies.  He was a big Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan.

He loved spending time with family.

 

Survivors include 7 sons, Orville, Ron, Earl, Kevin, and wife Peggy  Doug, Joe, and Curtis. and wife Kara; a brother, Leland Hull (Barbara); a sister, Beulah Adkins (Bob); 12 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife Shirley, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Robert, Charles, Harold, and Joe Hull; 2 sisters, Liz Mills and Virginia Hull; and his parents.

Pastor Joel Crippen will conduct funeral services at 10:30 AM Friday, September 1^st, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Chapel Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Thursday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel

Memorials are suggested to the Earl Hull 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 to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Betty Ruth Graham passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023.  She was the daughter of Earl Shelton and Jessie Shackelford Shelton.  Betty was born August 16, 1930, in Ft. Scott, Kansas.  She attended Center School, northeast of Ft. Scott in 1935.  She finished her education in 1947 at Stotesbury, Missouri.

Betty married Charles A. Meek on May 20, 1947.  They had four children and later divorced.  On May 19, 1963, Betty remarried Billy G. Graham and added three more children to their family.

In Betty’s earlier years, she worked at the Nevada State Hospital #3.  She later worked at Western Insurance and Key Industries until she retired.  Betty was a former member of the First Christian Church, the DAR, and the Heintz Workman Mother’s Group.  Betty was a twenty-five year member of the Olive Chapter #13 Order of Eastern Star.

 

Betty is survived by her children, Maria (Meek) Smith of Ft. Scott, Penny Stutes (Ron) of Warsaw, Missouri, Jennifer Almond (Steve) of Ft. Scott, Stanley Meek of Ft. Scott, and Frank Graham (Teresa) of Boonville, Missouri.  Also surviving are her brother, Marvin Shelton of Stotesbury, Missouri and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Graham, her parents, Earl and Jessie Shelton, her brother Jim Shelton, two sons, Chris Meek and Bill Graham, Jr. and three grandchildren, Brenna Stewart, Joby Graham Jolly and Shannon Meek.

 

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, August 30^th at the East Liberty Cemetery in Stotesbury, Missouri.

The family will receive friends at the Cheney Witt Chapel on Wednesday from 1:00 P.M. prior to leaving for the cemetery at 2:00 P.M.

Memorials are suggested to the Betty Graham 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.