Carma Jean Tucker, age 63, of Fort Scott, Kansas, died early Saturday, October 14, 2023, after a long battle with breast cancer.

Carma was born on September 4, 1960, in Gravette, Arkansas, to Rev. James David and Betty Jean Bergen Tucker, the fourth of six children.

As a pastor’s kid, Carma attended school in Gravette, Arkansas, El Monte, California, and Fort Scott, Kansas, where she graduated from Fort Scott Christian Heights. She was employed as a waitress at Flanner’s Owl Roost, and in the meat department of grocery stores in Gravette and Miami, Oklahoma. She retired from R&R Solutions in Gravette, when she moved to Fort Scott to care for her parents as their health declined. She lovingly cared for her father until his death in 2021, and cared for her mother until Carma’s own health rapidly declined in recent weeks.

Carma loved her home on the family land in Arkansas, where she enjoyed tending to her chickens and flowers. She loved nature, and was always collecting items to decorate her home and gardens. She enjoyed Southern Gospel music, and her family finds great comfort in knowing that she had accepted Christ as her Savior.

Carma fiercely loved her friends and family, but her greatest joy was found in her four sons: Landon (Nancy) Simons, and Jayce Simons all of Fort Scott; Dakota Simons of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Tucker “TJ” Grigsby of Saint Petersburg, Florida, and her beloved grandchildren: Kinsey and Hunter Simons, and Sydney Cullison.

Carma is also survived by her mother, Betty Jean Tucker, brothers Roger (Genie) Tucker, Mark (Brenda) Tucker, Joe (Belinda) Tucker, sister Kerri (Kirk) Bland, and sister-in-law Carolyn Tucker. She was proceeded in death by her father, Rev. James David Tucker, and a brother, Jimmy Tucker. Carma is also survived by a host of loved ones from her large family, and many friends who became a second family, especially her co-workers at R&R Solutions.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Clarksburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday 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, PO Box 347, Fort Scott, KS. 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

 

Jean Ann Reeves, age 80, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Thursday, October 12, 2023, at St. Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit, MO.  Services will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St.

Karen K. Keen, age 81, a resident of Overland Park, KS, passed away at the St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, October 3, 2023, comforted by her son Jeff and daughter-in-law Lilie Hall.

Karen was born in Calhoun, MO, April 26, 1942, to Dorthy Beryl Rushing and Paul Leaford Savage. The family later moved to Fort Scott where she met her husband, Gary Hall. Gary’s service in the Navy took them to various duty stations and travel overseas where she developed her love of traveling. She later owned her own travel agency, International Tours, in Tahlequah, OK. After moving back to Overland Park, she continued organizing cruises for friends and family.

Karen is survived by sons Jeff Hall (wife Lilie), Mitch Hall (wife Kella), stepchildren Heather Aaron (husband Greg), Ralph Keen (wife Teresa), Taylor Keen (wife Jennifer), Emerald Sheridan (husband Louie), 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews, all of which she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by 3 husbands, her sister, parents and stepsons Gary Aaron and John Keen.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct memorial services at 11:30 AM Thursday, October 12^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM until service time Thursday morning at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the St. Luke’s Foundation and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

 

Karen Kay Keen, age 81, resident of Overland Park, KS, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, MO.  Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct memorial services at 11:30 AM Thursday, October 12^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM until service time Thursday morning at the funeral home.  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.

 

Danny Maurice Fewell, age 58, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away early Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Pittsburg Care & Rehab Center in Pittsburg, Kansas.  He was born January 29, 1965, in Ft. Scott, the son of Charles Eugene Fewell and Katherine Lee Nelson.  Danny grew up in Ft. Scott and graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1983.  He served for six years with the Kansas Army National Guard.  Over the years, Danny had worked at Mid-Continental Restoration, Valu Merchandisers and Key Industries until ill health forced his retirement.  Danny loved football and was an avid fan of the San Francisco ‘49ers.  Danny never missed his sons’ football games or wrestling matches.

 

Survivors include his two sons, Zarek McKhale Fewell of Salina, Kansas and Cayman Lee Fewell of Ft. Scott.  Also surviving are his mother, Katherine Hopkins of Ft. Scott, his father, Charles Fewell of Springfield, Missouri, two brothers, Shawn Brown and Brent Fewell and a sister, Becky Brown, as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Rev. Earis B. Hopkins, Sr.

 

Rev. George Proctor will conduct funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 10^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or 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.

On September 27^th, 2023, Leola “Tilli” Mae Miller, age 78, a resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, moved from the Earth to Heaven while at home after a long and difficult illness.  She was surrounded by her family at the time of passing, knowing and feeling the love from each.

Tilli was born on May 21^st, 1945, to Theo Melvin Thomas and Ida Louis Hanson in Fort Scott, Kansas.  She grew up in the Hiattville area, attending grade school in Hiattville, Kansas, high school in Fort Scott, Kansas and eventually received an Associate of Arts degree from Fort Scott Community College, graduating with honors.  This was accomplished while raising her four children, maintaining a job and being a housewife…she was a busy lady.

Although small in stature, she was strong and held the world on her shoulders several times throughout her life, always able to move forward.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, all of whom understood their importance to her in her life.  Through hard times and wonderful times, she was able to raise her family and was very proud of her achievements.

She was highly intelligent, quick witted, and sometimes sharp with the tongue and quick with the switch, but she was the rock for her family…always prepared to support them, in any manner they needed.

In most photos she can be seen smiling or talking, she loved to do both.  She loved life and lived it – too many memories and stories to tell.  She had a passion for any and all animals, country life, and the outdoors.  She was an amazing cook and loved to cook for her large family and review recipes in her library of cookbooks and should be considered the Pie Queen of Fort Scott.

She was, and always will be, admired and looked up to with love and appreciation.  She will be missed greatly.

Her work effort was realized and admired throughout her life, most notable was employment with Nuss and Farmer Law firm in Fort Scott, the United States Postal service, and finally Mid-Continental Restoration from which she retired.

Although her married life was difficult, she finally met the love of her life, Gordon Lee Miller.  They married in Littlefield, Texas on February 5^th, 1993.  Upon his retirement, they returned to rural Redfield, Kansas to live.  He preceded her in death in 2007.

She is survived by a daughter, Trisa Diane Bolden of Fort Scott, three sons – Steven R. Mason and wife Kendell of Fort Scott; Kenneth (Mike) Mason and wife Jennifer of Uniontown, Kansas; Mitchell D. (Mason) Welch of Redfield, Kansas and a stepson, Mitch Miller.  Surviving grandchildren are Candace Dietrich and husband Aaron, Tiffany Garrison and husband Chris, Blake Bolden (Cheyanne), Alex Mason and wife Holli, Ashton Nobles and spouse Sydney, Zach Mason and wife Megan, Jordan Mason, Paige Mason, Morgan Gonzales (Tim) and Augustus (Gus) Welch. Her family also consisted of 13 great-grandchildren, Adrianna, Mae, Ireland, Mya, Gwinevere, Lucy, Gunner, Markala, Paxton, Rory, Parker, Owen, and Ryan.

She was preceded in death by her parents Theo Melvin Thomas and Ida Louis (Hanson) Thomas, a brother James Thomas, and a grandson, Jacob Welch.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Cheney Witt Chapel at 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM until service time.

Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials in her name are suggested to Paws and Claws in Scott and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, PO Box 347, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Vickie Rae Marsh, age 70, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott.

She was born January 12, 1953, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Clark D. “Red” Holt and Jean Feagins.  Vickie Graduated from the Bronaugh High School.  She married Terry Marsh on March 8, 1990, at Ft. Scott.  Vickie had worked as an outreach worker for Head Start program and later as a bus driver for the Ft. Scott USD #234 School District.

In her younger days, Vickie enjoyed pitching for the women’s fast pitch league and also bowling.  Vickie enjoyed hunting for treasures at garage sales and going on her yearly Christmas shopping spree with the girls.  She enjoyed attending arts and crafts festivals and creating crafts of her own.

When health permitted, Vickie rarely missed one of her grandchildren’s sporting events.  Quiet times were spent doing crossword puzzles.

She was a member of the Community of Christ Church.

 

Survivors include her husband, Terry, of the home; her daughter, Karri Stumfoll (Troy) and her son, John Hawkins (Michelle) all of Ft. Scott; six grandchildren, Allie Hawkins of Ft. Scott, Reba Montgomery of Titusville, Florida; Derek Stumfoll of Nevada; Troy R. Stumfoll (Heather), Libby Stumfoll (Josh) and Ciara Stumfoll all of Ft. Scott and five great-grandchildren, Kolson, Aiyanna, Easton, Harley and Tyson.  Also surviving are her parents, Dale and Jean Wheeler of Ft. Scott and siblings, Robert Holt (Terrie) of Cañon City, Colorado; JR Wheeler (Rocky) of Ballard, Missouri; Renae Russell (Rock) of Denver, Colorado and Deanna Snow (Frank) of Pleasanton, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Vickie was preceded in death by her father, Red Holt and two sisters, Sherrie Diane and Jeanine.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 3^rd at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Following services, there will be cremation and a private burial will take place at a later date in the Centerville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 5 to 7 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

Oleta F. Smith , age 77, resident of Fort Scott Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Via Christi in Pittsburg Kansas, She was born September 13, 1946 near McAlester Oklahoma, She is the daughter of John T. Smith and Lillian Mildred Workman Smith,

She leaves behind a partner in crime of the home, Charles Farley, and several furbabies that she loved dearly.

Oleta worked as a waitress for years before going back to school to become a CNA/HHA, An achievement that she was very proud of.

 

Survivors include Charles Farley, and her sister Nancy Taylor and her husband Donnie of Kansas City, their children and their families.

Her surviving children are Connie Willis and her husband Jack of Fort Scott, KS; Rebecca Haga and her husband Bill of Waldron, AR; Lillian “Dee” Lewis and her husband Glenn of Arma, KS and Peggy Hull and her husband Kevin of Fort Scott, KS. She has 13 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren, all of whom she was very proud of.

 

Oleta has a family reunion waiting at the gate to heaven with her parents John T. and Lillian, several aunts and uncles, cousins, two daughters Nancy Stuart of Waldron, AR. and Johnny J. Jolliff of Fort Scott, KS, and one great-granddaughter Lilee of Lowery City, MO.

 

Oleta requested a very simple service, there will only be a graveside service with music played and family speaking at Clarksburg Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Friday, 29th of September, you are welcome to come.

If you wish to make any donations in Oleta‘s name please make them to Care to Share,  an organization in Fort Scott that helped Johnny Jolliff during her battle with cancer.

 

Patsy Jane Linker Gomez, age 82, resident of Iola, KS, formerly of Fort Scott, KS, died Friday, September 22, 2023, at the Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola, KS.  She was born on May 8, 1941, in Cambridge, MD, the daughter of Lawrence and Pearl Mae Morow Headley.

Although her life was not easy, she was always there for her family, providing in every way possible.  She babysat for most of her grandchildren at some point.

Patsy enjoyed yardwork and rock gardening.  She liked to decorate for every holiday.  She loved volunteering at the Iola Senior Thrift Store, serving as vice-president.

 

Survivors include her children; James Helm (Ilene) Springfield, MO, Sherry Briggs, Pittsburg, KS, and David Schaffer (Alice), Fort Scott, KS; a brother, George Headley, Chanute, KS; 3 sisters, Dolores Asleton (Rick) GA, Carolyn Eastwood (Melvin), Fulton, KS, and Katherine Thuma, Wann, OK; several stepchildren, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Carl Linker, and Jr. Gomez; 8 siblings; and her parents.

 

Pastor Kelly Klubek will conduct funeral services at 10:30 am Saturday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Barnesville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Patsy Gomez 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.