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Obituary for Jack Leroy Colvin

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Jack Leroy Colvin

Jack Leroy Colvin, age 82, resident of Garland, KS, died Friday, January 18, 2019, at his home. He was born January 9, 1937, in Ft. Scott, KS, the son of Gene and Maurine Carson Colvin.

He graduated from Uniontown high school with the class of 1954. Jack married Shirley Richmond in 1962 in Miami, OK.

Jack worked several jobs throughout his life, mostly in pest control. He was an avid sportsman, raising dogs which won several competitions. He was a big Kansas City Chiefs fan and enjoyed collecting coins. Jack could be ornery on occasion and even a little stubborn, never afraid to tell it like it was. He loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Shirley of the home; four daughters, Jacque Colvin Doty, Ft. Scott, Patrice Flanagan and husband Pat, Carthage, MO, Donna Truitt and husband David, Hutchinson, KS, and Pam Colvin Hagerman, Garland, KS; two sisters, Donna Carrington, Overland Park, KS, and Sharon Ashcraft and husband Dave, Ft. Scott; 12 grandchildren, Brooke, Brad, Brittany, Brian, Rodney, Orion, Kayla, Tabetha, Crystal, Chris, Calli, and Dalton; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Michael and Terry Colvin; an infant sister, Karen Colvin; and his parents.

Pastor Rick Womack will conduct funeral services at 2:00 PM Friday, January 25th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Clarksburg cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 Thursday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Jack Colvin 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.

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Death Notice For Penny Osborne

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Penny Louise Osborne, age 63, a resident of Mound City, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at the Denver International Airport in Denver Colorado.

At the time of her death, Penny was traveling to Arizona to visit her daughter.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 25th at the Pleasanton Assembly of God Church.

Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes 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 guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

 

 

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Obituary of Glen Defebaugh

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Dr. Glen Albert Defebaugh, age 77, resident of Nevada, MO, formerly of Ft. Scott, KS, passed away Thursday morning, January 17, 2019, at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born September 27, 1941, in Nevada, MO, the son of Charles Albert and Mary Mildred Vetter Defebaugh. He graduated from Nevada high school with the class of 1959. He then graduated from Fort Scott Junior College in 1961.

He married Linda Leonard on September 3, 1961, in Fort Scott. Glen received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College in 1964. He served the community of Ft. Scott for nearly 40 years as a Chiropractor. He donated his services as team physician for FSCC football through the 1970’s and traveled with the team.

Glen had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed traveling and vacationing with his family. There were many fishing trips with the boys and skiing trips with the girls. He and Linda wintered in South Texas for many years. He liked to fish, golf, and play guitar. He loved attending all the kids and grandkids sporting events and activities through the years.

Survivors include his wife Linda of the home; two daughters, Teresa Ivey and husband John, Wichita, KS, and Cheryl Eason and husband Curt, El Dorado Springs, MO; three sons, Brian Defebaugh and wife Shelby, David Defebaugh and wife Michelle, and Douglas Defebaugh and wife Tonya, all of Ft. Scott; 16 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

There was cremation. Rev. Dr. Jared Witt will conduct memorial services at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 21st, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Deerfield, MO Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 Sunday afternoon at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to either Shriner’s Hospital or St. Jude’s Hospital 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.

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Obituary of Deryl Layton

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Deryl Lee Layton, age 74, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019, at the Medicalodge of Ft. Scott.

  He was born June 18, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Orville Layton and Clestine Mayfield.

  Deryl graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1962.  He later graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1966 with a degree in accounting.  Deryl had worked in various restaurants in both Ft. Scott and Olathe.

In later years, he volunteered with the Beacon.  Deryl enjoyed gardening and tending his flowers.  He also liked cars and reading.

Survivors include a half-sister, Susan Thurman, of Girard, Kansas and a half-brother, Kent Layton, of Kansas City, Kansas.  Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother, Pat Layton.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 21st at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Private burial will follow in the Clarksburg Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 1:30 P.M. until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

  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.

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Obituary of Robert Jack Eshelbrenner

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Robert Jack Eshelbrenner

Robert Jack Eshelbrenner, age 71, died on January 9, 2019. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Wogan) Eshelbrenner of Fishers, IN; his daughters Erin Green of Fishers; Kate Sowder and husband Jason of St. Louis, MO; and three grandchildren, Ellie and Jackson Green of Fishers, IN and Nate Sowder of St. Louis, MO.

Bob was born on November 1, 1947 in Fort Scott, KS to parents Jack and Sara (Handly) Eshelbrenner. He graduated from Pittsburg State University with a degree in business. He worked in the insurance industry specializing in information technology, retiring as CIO from Hastings Mutual in Michigan.

Bob also served in the U.S. Army in both active and reserve duty for 27 years. He retired with the rank of Colonel after serving in Operation Desert Storm.

There was cremation. Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct a memorial service at 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 8, 2019 at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial with military honors will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.

The Family will receive friends from 5:00 -7:00 P.M.

Thursday at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rock Steady Boxing, 7440 N Shadeland Ave., Suite 202, Indianapolis, IN 45250 or www.rocksteadyboxing.org.

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Obituary for F. Lorrene Henningsen

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F. Lorrene Henningsen, age 87, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019, at the Medicalodge of Ft. Scott.

She was born November 9, 1931, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Clarence Barton Sackett and Mary Jane Crystal Sackett.

Lorene had made her home in California and in Springfield, Missouri prior to returning to Ft. Scott.

Survivors include two sisters, Bonnie Reid and Fran Brillhart, both of Topeka, Kansas and three brothers, Bill Sackett, of Rocky Ford, Colorado; Kenneth Sackett of Benton, Kansas and George Sackett, of Olathe. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Dorothy Todd, Pansy Hill and Betty Sackett and a brother, LeRoy Sackett.

There was cremation.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Private burial will take place in the Large Cemetery south of Ft. Scott.

Memorials are suggested to Mercy Hospice 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.

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Obituary of Jeffrey Hack

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Jeffrey J. Hack, age 67, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at his home.

He was born November 30, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Joseph C. Hack and Mary Kathryn Potts Hack.  He graduated from the Ft. Scott High School.

He later worked as a saw operator for Peerless Products for over thirty years.  Jeff enjoyed his music while in the garage or on a ride on his Harley Davidson motorcycle.  Jeff loved his pets, Pepper and Lil’ S***, who were like his kids.

  He was a member of the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Misty Hack and Michelle Blankenship, both of Ft. Scott.  Also surviving are several grandchildren who he loved dearly.  They were all his pride and joy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Hack and Mary Kay O’Brien.

The family would like to thank everyone for the support and prayers.  “Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Psalm 23:4”

Father Yancy Burgess will conduct Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 18th at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Mary’s 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.

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Obituary of Will Eugene Cook

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Will Eugene Cook, age 79, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at the Medicalodge of Ft. Scott.

He was born July 5, 1938, in Ft. Scott, the son of Dee Cook and Clara Ellen Proctor Cook.

Will had worked at various business throughout his life. In earlier years, he had worked as a custodian for St. Mary’s School and also worked for the Chevrolet dealership in Ft. Scott. Later, he worked for several years at Extrusions. He then helped out at Love’s Sanitation and Ft. Scott Burial Vault Company.

He attended the Ft. Scott Church of the Nazarene. Will enjoyed tending the flowers in his yard.

Survivors include three brothers, Charles Cook, of Stover, Missouri, Dallas Cook, Joplin, Missouri and Dave Cook of Webb City, Missouri and a sister, Eva Marie Foster, of Norman, Oklahoma.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 15th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Services 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.

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Obituary of Forrest Hall

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Forrest E. “Slim” Hall, age 86, a resident of Ft. Scott, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg.  He was born April 4, 1932, in Dadeville, Missouri, the son of Forrest L. Hall and Ada Vance Hall.  At age 16, he moved from Dadeville to Ft. Scott, Kansas, where he was employed by Lyons Cleaners and later for Woodard Cleaners.  He married Betty Wratchford in 1953.   Slim and Betty moved to Ft. Benning, Georgia where Slim was serving with the United States Army.  They returned to Ft. Scott in 1955.  Slim operated a maintainer for Bourbon County for twenty-five years.  In earlier years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as playing pool.

Survivors include his wife, Betty and his son, Danny, both of the home; two brothers, Norwood Hall of Dadeville, Missouri and Cletis Hall of Ft. Scott and a sister, Wilma Wilson, also of Ft. Scott as well as several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Hershel Hall.

Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 1:30 P.M. Friday, January 11th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial with military honors will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to the American Heart 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 guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

 

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Obituary of Fred Wright

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Fred L. Wright, age 73, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at his home.

He was born April 12, 1945, in Ft. Scott, the son of Johnnie A. Wright and Thelma Pyle Wright.  Fred graduated from the Arcadia High School with the Class of 1963.  He married Eloise Lamb on August 31, 1968, in Ft. Scott.

In earlier years, Fred worked for Midwest Auto and then for Ward-Kraft.  He also served several years with the Kansas Army National Guard.  He later worked as a carrier for the Ft. Scott Post Office.  Fred retired after thirty-one years with the postal service.

  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Fred was also an avid motorcycle enthusiast.  He and Eloise enjoyed taking motorcycle trips throughout the United States and had been members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association and the ROMEO Riders.

Fred was also a member of the Ft. Scott Chapters of the United Postal Workers Union and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.

He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Survivors include his wife, Eloise, of the home and his children Lea Kay Karleskint and husband, Chris, and Brad Wright and wife, Stacey, all of Ft. Scott; four grandchildren, Lake and Lute Karleskint and Jakob and Karli Wright; three bonus grandchildren, Chelsey Barnes and husband, Tyler, Caleb Lovan and wife, Caddy and Blake Lovan; and three bonus great-grandchildren, Jaylin and Declan Lovan and Noah Barnes.  Also surviving are five sisters, Jo Ann Johnson and husband, Harold, of Edwards, Missouri; Faye Phillips, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Jane Fisher and husband, Larry, of Nevada, Missouri; Joanna Page and husband, Tom, of Mountain Home, Idaho and Rosemary Sherman, of Chanute, Kansas; a sister-in-law, Patty Morris and husband, Steve, of Arcadia, Kansas and a dear family friend Maurine McCalment, of Ft. Scott.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lee Roy Wright.

There was cremation.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 14 at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 P.M. Sunday afternoon at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

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.