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Obituary of Edwin Leonard

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Edwin Gilbert Leonard, age 78, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, and more recently of Mesa, Arizona, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, in Mesa.
He was born August 14, 1940, in Ft. Scott, the son of Wilbur H. Leonard and Hattie L. Francis Leonard.  He married Leanna Corine Wise on July 31, 1960, in Ft. Scott.  Ed and Leanna moved from Ft. Scott to Arizona in 1969.  Ed had worked in Arizona as a carpenter. 
 
Survivors include his wife, Leanna, of the home in Mesa and a son, Wayne Leonard of Chandler, Arizona.  Also surviving are five sisters, Francis Brown, of Kansas City, Kansas, Berniece Calame, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Linda Defebaugh, of Nevada, Missouri, Wanda Leonard of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Dorothy Wild, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and a brother, Larry Leonard, of Owasso, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Albert Warren Leonard and Hubert Leonard and three sisters, Mary Margaret Leonard, Nadine Wurtz and Juanita Monroe. 
 
Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct graveside services at 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Ft. Scott. 
Memorials are suggested to the SEK Humane Society and may be left in the 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 Jack Kendrick, Sr.

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Jack Edward Kendrick, Sr. age 82, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott.
He was born February 20, 1936, at Ft. Scott, the son of Russell Allen Kendrick, Sr. and Wilma Jean Blair Kendrick.
Jack served with the United States Navy during both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War.  He retired after twenty years of service.  Following his retirement from the Navy, Jack worked for both the Ft. Scott and Humboldt, Kansas police departments.  He later worked as a truck driver for many years and eventually taught truck driving at Ft. Scott Community College.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Olson Frary Burkhart Post #1165 Veterans of Foreign Wars.
 
Survivors include a daughter, Nicki Kendrick (Joel), of Nevada, Missouri and sons, Paul Kendrick (Cheryl) of Colorado, Roy Dale Davenport, Jr. (Kathy) of Ft. Scott, Randall Charles Cox Rodriguez (Tammy) of Joplin, Missouri, and Curtis Davenport (Diane) also of Joplin and several grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are many beloved cousins and friends.
 He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Marlene Kendrick, a son, Jack Kendrick Jr., his parents and a brother Russell A. Kendrick, Jr.
 
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 P.M. on Saturday, September 1 at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Following visitation, there will be cremation and a graveside service will be held at 12:30 P.M. Friday, September 7 at the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott.
Military honors will be provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard.  Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and may be left in the 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 Donald “Fred” Savage

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Donald “Fred” Savage, 80, of Fulton, Kansas, passed away Monday morning, August 27, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, Kansas.

He was born February 4, 1938, in Harrison, Arkansas, the son of Thomas Franklin and Rita Myrle (Willis) Savage. He married Joan Hays April 3, 1957, and she preceded him in death August 22, 2017.

Fred is survived by his children, Joseph F. Savage, of Ottawa, Kansas, and Kenneth D. Savage, of Hammond, Kansas; two brothers, Raymond Joe Savage, of Fort Scott, Kansas, and Franklin Savage, of Rantool, Kansas; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Joan, Fred was also preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Ed Savage.

Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct graveside services 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 30, 2018, at the West Liberty Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday and leave for the cemetery and 10:45 a.m. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

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Obituary for Aileene Juanita Blincoe

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Obituary for Aileene Juanita Blincoe

Aileene Juanita Blincoe, age 94, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018, at her home.

She was born October 10, 1923, in Greenwood, Wise County, Texas, the daughter of J. Paul Howard and Harriet Mae Armstrong.

Aileene lived in several towns in Texas due to her father’s job with the railroad. She graduated from the Childress High School in 1940. After early jobs at the Fort Worth Stockyard, Aileene boarded a train bound for Washington, DC and secured a job at the newly constructed Pentagon.

Later during World War II, she began working for the Port Authority in the Texas-Louisiana region. While attending a servicemen dance, she met George W. Blincoe. Aileene and George were married December 8, 1945, in Houston, Texas. They made their home in Waverly, Missouri and then back to Washington, DC in the 1950’s.

They moved to Michigan in 1957 when George was transferred to the Office of Civil Defense in Battle Creek. Aileene went to college after her two children were in high school. She received her Associate’s degree from KCC and BA in English from Western Michigan University in 1966. After teaching English for one year at Battle Creek Central, Aileene returned to Western Michigan to earn her MA in counseling. Aileene served as guidance counselor for the Gull Lake school system until her retirement.

She and husband, George maintained their dream home at Gull Lake and the Blincoe family farm in east-central Kansas. Aileene continued to manage the farm after her husband’s passing in 2008.

Survivors include her children, Paula Louise Blincoe Collins, of Denton, Texas and George W. Blincoe, Jr. of Dillon, Colorado; four grandchildren, Cyd Curtis Bates, of Washington, DC, Billie Jean Collins Pineda, of Olympia, Washington, Justin Paul Blincoe, of Denver, Colorado and Sarah E. Blincoe, of Santa Cruz, California and five great-grandchildren, Virginia, Dezi, Alanna, Lola and Rosa. Also surviving is a brother, Jimmy Howard, of Denver, Colorado.

In addition to her husband, George, she was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Paula Howard Stevens.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 29th at the Hepler Cemetery in Hepler, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to Paws & Claws Animal Shelter and may be left in the 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 Leland Wood

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Leland Duane Wood, 70, of Fort Scott, was welcomed into Heaven’s open arms on August 23, 2018. Bless his tired heart, he is now shooting baskets with the best cheering section you could find in Heaven.

Leland was born October 14, 1947, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Vergil Leon and Delma Dorene (Brown) Wood. He married Mary Underwood September 28, 1968, in Mapleton, Kansas, and she survives of the home.

Leland was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown, and was a teacher, coach, and Insurance Agent. He was a member of the Every Other Wednesday Night Poker Club, Every Monday Night Poker Club, Ruritan, and Max’s Way Station Coffee Group. He originated Biddy Football and Biddy Basketball in Uniontown.

In addition to his wife Mary, Leland is also survived by his children, Gerald Wood of Rosemount, Minnesota, Matthew Wood and Rebecca, of Uniontown, and Amy Mitchell and David, of Shawnee, Kansas; a sister, Carol Majors and Bruce, of Fort Scott; three brothers, Craig Wood and Linda, of Pleasanton, Kansas, Dave Wood and Debra, of Fort Scott, and Kevin Wood and Kathy, of Prescott, Kansas; a sister-in-law, Vicki Wood, of Humboldt, Kansas; and seven grandchildren, Brian Wood, Brenden, Carter, A.J., and Alaina Wood, and Tyler and Zachary Mitchell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Kenny Wood, and two nephews, Chris Homan and Benjamin Underwood.

Pastor Marty DeWitt will conduct funeral services at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 27, 2018, at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown, followed by burial at the Prescott Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening, August 26, 2018, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund 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.

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Obituary of Vera Jane Wiggans Hays

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Vera Jane Wiggans Hays, age 80, formerly of Fort Scott, died Wednesday evening, August 22, 2018, at Greystone Assisted Living in Iola, Kansas.

Vera was born August 9, 1938, to Marjorie and Pascal Wiggans in rural Bronson. She attended Bronson schools, played basketball and was drum majorette.

 Vera married Bernard “Bun” Hays in 1956 in Miami, Oklahoma. Together, they raised four children that were the love of her life.

 Vera worked for Braemor and Key Industries for more than 40 years and was a friend to all she met. She always loved animals, especially dogs. Vera was an accomplished seamstress, quilter and crocheted, often creating clothes for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Vera loved music ranging from Elvis to traditional western to her grandson’s alt-rock band. She enjoyed the Fort Scott Opry and other local music performances. She was a regular at the Greystone Assisted Living cultural events singing along with guest musicians.

Vera is pre-deceased by her parents, husband Bun and many loved dogs. She is survived by her beloved Boston Terrier Raven, sister Wanda Lou Woodward of Manhattan, Kansas, sons Michael “Mick” (Janet) of Iola, Martin of El Dorado, daughters Joni (Blane) Peters of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Lori of Garden City. Grandchildren Blake (Andis) Hill, Brittany (Jake) Keltner, Reagan Hill, Emily (Dallas) Funk, Thomas Hays, James Hays and step-grandchildren Chris (Keri) Johnson and Aaron (Ashley) St. Clair also survive. Vera is also survived by great-grandchildren Parker, Adryannah, Piper, Ellie, Carsen, Samson and Paysly.

Pastor Lloyd Houk will conduct funeral services at 12:30 PM Monday, August 27th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, Fort Scott. Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Lower Level Kansas City, MO 64105 or in care of Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

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Obituary of Bobbie Gene Combs

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Bobbie Gene Combs, age 79, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018, at the Franklin House assisted living facility in Ft. Scott.
He was born August 12, 1938, in Ft. Scott, the son of Ralph Francis Combs and Georgia Haynes Combs.
He served with the United States Army.  Following his time with the Army, Bob had worked as a carpenter in both Washington State and in the Branson, Missouri areas.  He moved from Branson to Ft. Scott in the later years of his life due to health reasons. 
 
Survivors include two brothers, Fred Combs, of Republic, Missouri, and Ralph Combs, of Alabama and two sisters, Dorothy Willis, of Springfield, Missouri and Karen Dryer, of Holden, Missouri.  Also surviving is a step-son, David Lusby, of Branson, Missouri and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Combs and Rickey Combs.
Following cremation, graveside services with military honors will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 27th at the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott.  Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.
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Obituary of Arlene Allen

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Arlene Allen, age 89, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, at the Guest Home Estates in Ft. Scott.

She was born December 15, 1928, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Terry Misener and Winifred Allison Misener.

Arlene graduated from the Fort Scott High School with the Class of 1946 and the Fort Scott Junior College with the Class of 1948. She married Jimmie Allen in 1956. They later divorced.

Arlene had worked for twenty-nine years in the Inland Marine Department of the Western Insurance Company. She was a life-long member of the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.

Survivors include her children, Debra Barrett and husband, Pat, of Wichita, Kansas and Jim Allen and wife, Rhonda, of Ft. Scott; five grandchildren, Jacob and Jaron Barrett and Hilary, Scott and Marliss Allen and six great-grandchildren, Tracen, Alice, Eva and Arya Barrett and Kamry and Alayna Hutchison. Also surviving is a niece, Donna Ruth Davis, of Medford, Oklahoma.

She was preceded in death by her parents a brother, Ernest Misener and a sister, Donna Jean Fooks.

Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, August 28th at the Grace Baptist Tabernacle. Burial will follow in the Woods Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. Monday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Grace Baptist Tabernacle or Mercy Hospice and may be left in the 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 Earl Clifford Pritchett, Jr.

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Earl Clifford Pritchett, Jr., age 78, a resident of Uniontown, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at the Nevada Nursing and Rehab in Nevada, Missouri.
He was born April 20, 1940, in Bonneterre, Missouri, the son of Earl C. Pritchett and Etta Uleny Cooper Pritchett.  Earl first married Mary R. Knapp on December 26, 1965.  She preceded him in death on September 7, 2006.   He later married Carole Ganer on December 12, 2008.
Earl had served with the United States Army and the United States Air Force and retired from the Air National Guard with twenty-three years of service.  He later worked as a truck driver.   He had attended the Uniontown United Methodist Church.
 
Survivors include his wife, Carole, of the home in Uniontown and his children, Danny Pritchett and wife, Christy, of Uniontown, Heather Culp and husband, Edward, of Wichita and Bryan Ganer and wife, Jennifer, of Liberal, Missouri; seventeen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.
In addition to his first wife, Mary, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Pritchett and a brother Daniel Frank Pritchett. 
 
Rev. Marty Dewitt will conduct funeral services at 1:30 P.M. Friday, August 24th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Following funeral services, there will be cremation with burial in the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott.
Memorials are suggested to the Uniontown City Park Fund and may be left in the 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 Joycelyn Stogsdill

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Joycelyn N. “Jo” Stogsdill, age 82, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018, at the Hospice House of Olathe in Olathe, Kansas.

She was born August 30, 1935, in Englewood, Kansas, the daughter of Charlie Newton Withrow and Doris Mae Crosby Withrow.

She married Billie Joe “Bill” Stogsdill on January 16, 1951, at Liberal, Kansas.

Jo had worked at both Foodtown and Safeway grocery stores in Ft. Scott, but was primarily a devoted wife and mother. She was an exceptional seamstress and made many of her daughters’ dresses. She liked to paint and do crafts. She also enjoyed reading and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan. Tennis was also a sport she enjoyed.

Survivors include three daughters, Debra Jo Butland and husband, Stephen, of Olathe, Kansas; Kim Green and husband, Steven, of Nixa, Missouri and Susan Farmer of Ft. Scott; and eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, John Withrow, and wife, Barbara, of Hutchison, Kansas.

Her husband, Bill, preceded her in death on October 22, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Charlie Withrow, Jr and a sister, Sally Quesada Caffey as well as her beloved dogs, Chelsea and Mandy.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 23rd at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial 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 Paws & Claws Animal Shelter and may be left in cthe are 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.