Albert William Pavey, 95, formerly of Fort Scott, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 10, 2018, in the Monterey Park Rehab and Health Center in Independence, Missouri. He was born June 19, 1923, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Pete and Bertha (Hutchinson) Pavey. He married Dorothy L. Green June 27, 1975, in Miami, Oklahoma, and she preceded him in death May 13, 2015.

Albert served in the US Navy during WWII, and he worked at Fairbanks-Morris Water Pump Company, retiring in 1988.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife Dorothy, he was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Percy Pavey, Paul Pavey, Hubert Pavey, and two sisters, Nellie Ticknor, and Alberta Marshall.

Rev. Larry Stevicks will conduct graveside services 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2018, at the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Military Honors at the cemetery will be conducted by the Navy Funeral Honor Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oak Grove Cemetery and left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, PO Box 309, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

George Holt, 83, of Uniontown, Kansas passed away Wednesday evening, October 10, 2018 at Country Place Living in Fort Scott. He was born May 6, 1935, in Uniontown, Kansas, the son of Herbert and Beulah (Neth) Holt. He graduated from Uniontown High School in 1953 where he lettered in football and basketball. He married Esther Ann McKee on March 4, 1956, In Uniontown. To this union were born two sons, Brent and Brad. The boys grew up on the family farm north of Uniontown, where their parents worked the land and raised cattle for sixty-two years.

Survivors include his wife, Esther, of the home, a son, Dr. Brent Holt and his wife Cheryl, of Roanoke, Virginia; two grandsons, Logan Holt (Carolina), and Sam Holt, of Christiansburg, Virginia; three step-grandchildren, Trevor, Sean, and Cara, and one great-granddaughter, Fernanda Alison Holt-Salinas. Also surviving is his sister, Nadyne Walker, of Fort Scott, several nieces and nephews, including two special care-givers, Donna Sifers and Marci Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Marilyn Brown, and his beloved son, Brad, who died in 1989.

Private services are under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, with burial in the Uniontown Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Uniontown First Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, PO Box 309, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

John William Owen, age 49, a resident of Bronson, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at his home.

He was born October 17, 1968, in Kansas City, Kansas. He had made his home in Carrollton, Missouri for several years prior to moving to Bronson in 2017. While in Carrollton, he had worked as a welder for Cox Manufacturing.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon, of the home; and seven children, Shannon Dillon, Donald Taylor, Kelly Wright, and Daniel Wheeler, all of Carrollton, Sherry Tribble and Michael Owen, both of Bronson and Donna Owen, of Oregon, Missouri; twenty-seven grandchildren with one more on the way and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Chad and Mark Owen and three sisters, Gayle Bryant, April Wilson and Heather Anderson.

There was cremation and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.

Joe Dean Marlow, age 68, a resident of Iola, KS, died Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, KS.

He was born January 9, 1950, in Gas, KS, the son of Clinton Dean Marlow and Nadja Allen Marlow.

Joe was an outstanding athlete in school, playing football, basketball and baseball. He graduated from Crest High School with the class of 1968.

He served in Vietnam with the U. S. Army from 1969 to 1970.

He married Josephine Alcantar on March 12, 1971, in Iola.

Joe worked as a truck driver for Berg in Iola then later for Midland. When they closed, he drove for Valu Merchandisers in Ft. Scott, KS. To his credit, Joe drove over four million miles without an accident.

He enjoyed reading Stephen King novels, watching TV, listening to music, and traveling with his wife. He was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Celtics fan through the years.

Joe loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Josephine of the home; a son, Jeff Marlow and significant other Lisa Jensen, Tampa, FL; a daughter, Jenni Ashworth and significant other Bryan Johnson, Iola, KS; four brothers, Richard Marlow and wife Nancy, Olathe, KS, William Marlow, Uniontown, KS, Dana Marlow and wife Janet, Parsons, KS, and Kyle Knight and wife Shayla, Uniontown, KS; a sister, Cheryl Marlow, Iola, KS; Step-siblings Donna and Henry Ross, Moran, KS, Wendy and Shea Thompson, Bayard, KS, Linda Korte, LaHarpe, KS, Raymond and Judi Knight, Zionsville, IN, Tim and Monica Knight, Oroville, WA, and Paul and Connie Knight, Mildred, KS; five grandchildren, Jessika Marlow, Ellen Huddleston, Danni Rains, Jeffrey Ashworth, and Jessa Ashworth; one great grandson, Dimitri Cruz; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a step-brother, Carl Wayne Knight; an infant niece, Angel Dawn Marlow; and his parents.

There was cremation. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

HAROLD COLEMAN

Harold Dean Coleman, 69, passed away Tuesday evening October 2, 2018, at Mercy Hospital. He was born January 22, 1949, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Harold Howard and Lavon Hazeldean (Clayton) Coleman.

Harold attended Fulton schools until they closed, and then finished up at DeSoto High School, graduating in 1967. He also went to Pittsburg State University’s welding school.

Harold served in the US Army and served many years in law enforcement. In 1984, Harold was elected Bourbon County Sheriff, a position he continued to fill for 24 years until his retirement in 2008. He was also a Bourbon County Commissioner following his retirement as Sheriff.

Harold is survived by son Stacy Coleman and wife Lenda, of Blue Springs, Missouri; daughter, Deana Wade and husband Brian, of Fort Scott; brother Garyl Coleman and wife Patty, of Prescott, Kansas; four grandchildren, Aaron and Adam Blaine, and Kyenne and Makyn Wade.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Truman Coleman, and his sister-in-law, Judy Coleman.

Following cremation, Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct graveside services, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at the Fort Scott National Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Military Honors at the cemetery will be conducted by the Olson-Frary-Burkhart Post 1165 Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Detail.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, October 9, 2018, at the funeral home from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Scholarship and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, PO Box 309, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

William “Willie” Reed Higginbotham, age 71, resident of Mapleton, KS, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at his home.

He was born July 18, 1947, in San Saba, TX, the son of William Hardy Higginbotham and Ezra Florese “Bobby” Mabry Higginbotham.

He married Vickie Tinkle on December 18, 1970, in Center, TX.  They later divorced.

He married Lesley Luce on August 8, 1997, in Kansas City, KS.

Willie worked for Otis Elevator in Dallas, TX for many years as a field manager.

After moving to Ft. Scott, KS, in 1998, he worked 10 years for Shepherd Team Auto Plaza followed by Cox Motor Company, Pleasanton, KS, for 8 years.

When not working, he enjoyed “piddling” on outdoor projects.  Willie was a big football fan, especially the Dallas Cowboys.  He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren with all their activities.

Survivors include his wife Lesley of the home; his mother, Bobby Higginbotham, Granbury, TX; three daughters, April Duffey and husband Jason, Louisville, CO, Condra Ables and husband Darin, Alvarado, TX, and Rachael Martin and husband Tyler, Redfield, KS; a son, Adam Worley and wife Jessica, Richmond, MO; a brother, Sandy Higginbotham and wife Holly, Antlers, OK; a sister, Kim Miller and husband Bryan, Bluffdale, TX; five grandchildren, Addie Martin, Andrew Martin, Katie Martin, Juley Martin and Arianna Jones; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Higginbotham, a nephew, Christopher Higginbotham; and his father.

Rev. Larry Stevicks will conduct memorial services at 3:30 PM Friday, October 5^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Memorials are suggested to the Family Worship Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 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.

DAVID LEE HORNADAY

David Lee Hornaday, 86, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018, at his home in Moreno Valley, California.

He was born April 8, 1932, in Linn County, Kansas, the son of Compton Alvis and Eva Galora (Groseclose) Hornaday.

He married Eleanor Louise Scheel, and after thirty-three years of marriage, she preceded him in death on October 26, 1988.

David was an electrical engineer and worked for Pacific Bell for over thirty years.

Survivors include his two sons, Jeff Hornaday and his wife Alma, Al Hornaday and his wife Maria; his five grandchildren, including Carlos Felix, A.J., Alexandro, David, and Samuel Hornaday; and his two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home with burial following at the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to service time on Saturday. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.