Minnie Marie Baucom, age 92, a former resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died March 27, 2018, in Wichita, KS.

She was born March 21, 1926, in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Keith and Kathryn Pence Kernodle.  Raised as Minnie Marie, she dropped the Minnie somewhere in her married life and continued as Marie.

She grew up in Indianapolis.  Her parents followed the work lines during the depression, so they were in a lot of states by the time they finally re-settled in Indiana. She lived in Indianapolis when she met the man who would become her husband having been introduced by her older sister. They were married in Phoenix, AZ, with an uncle and sister present.  Lewis and Marie spent their life making a home for five kids and a whole parcel of grandchildren.

Marie taught her children in every sense of the word how to keep the wolf from the door.  Her discipline was swift but always followed by a kiss, a smile and the knowledge that we were loved.

She would try anything once and if it worked she may do it again!  When they were newlyweds, she made a brag she could drive anything on wheels. One day, Lewis needed a driver for his logging truck, so he agreed to let her.  Marie got a little too feisty and a little too fast for a dirt road, so the pole truck started to weave, and she wound up driving through a ditch and cutting a telephone pole in half, but, otherwise unhurt.  Scared, she refused to get back in and he insisted she was going to drive that truck into the timber!  She did finally because there was no one else.  That was the philosophy they lived by: “get back in the saddle”.

She loved to bake.  She would make pies and cakes, and when they lived in the lumber camps, Lewis would come home and find men sitting around his yard waiting for the pies to cool.

Later, Marie kept the home alive and warm while he drove a semi around the country.

Lewis learned early on how to keep peace in the home.  When Marie got mad at him he would go outside and work and by the time he was back in the house she had forgotten why she was mad in the first place, he claimed this practice worked several times for him!

Marie was always there with wisdom and advice for her children, sometimes the wisdom was overshadowed by concern and she would say later “I should have kept my mouth shut!”.  But it was done with love and concern.

As a grandmother, she knew the way to win her grandchildren over.  She made the best cheeseburgers!  And for the sons-in-law, it was fried chicken, cheeseburgers, and pies!  Marie was a great cook, a fact her husband took credit for often.  He loved to remind her, “You couldn’t cook when we got married and I had to teach you how!”

Mama, we miss you

Survivors include two sisters and a brother. Her children include Joseph Baucom (Judi), Kansas City, KS, Dora George (Robert-deceased) in Wichita, KS, JoAnn Scott (John) in Ottawa, KS, and Kathy Swingle in Edgewater, FL; 10 grandchildren; three step-granddaughters; 12 great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father; mother; and step-father; three sisters; one brother; a daughter; and her husband of 64 years, Lewis Baucom.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 12:30 PM Friday, March 30, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS. Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery, Ft. Scott. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Joe Robert Davis, 78, formerly of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday evening, March 21, 2018, in Grove, Oklahoma.

He was born April 16, 1939, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of John Kenneth and Lucy Margaret (More) Davis. He married Linda Maggard October 29, 1995, in Miami, Oklahoma, and she survives of the home.

In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his children, Joe Robert Davis, Jr. and wife Debi, of Great Falls, Montana, Kathy Dixon and husband Jim, also of Great Falls, Montana, Debra DeWitt and husband Richard, of Joplin, Missouri, Johnny Ray Davis and wife Terra, of Vaughn, Montana, Lena Cheevers, of Idaho, Mistie Cole and husband Johnny, of Carthage, Missouri, and Travis VanWey and wife Amber, of Grove, Oklahoma; sister, Kay Ballou and husband Larry, brother Kenny Davis, and sister Juanita Sinn, all of Fort Scott; thirteen grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a step-son, Corey VanWey.

Joe Davis, Jr., will conduct services 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2018, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Following cremation, interment will be at a later date at the Fort Scott National Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Sunday afternoon, March 25, 2018, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Thomas Leroy Willard, age 76, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018, at his home.

He was born October 11, 1941, in Ft. Scott, the son of Elzy Leroy “Jack” Willard and Rowena Louise Maynard Willard.

Thomas attended Ft. Scott schools and later worked in maintenance for the Western Insurance Company which later became American States Insurance Company. He retired after over forty years of service. He married Roma Mae Harris on November 16, 1962, at Ft. Scott.

In earlier years, he enjoyed photography, classic cars, woodworking and barbequing. He attended Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ.

He is survived by his children, LaShawn Anita Noel and husband, Tracy, of Pittsburg, Kansas; Douglas Lee (Cheney) Willard and Sahaun Timogen Willard, all of Ft. Scott; three grandchildren, Cire Miller of Pittsburg, and Cannon and Quinn Willard, both of Raleigh, North Carolina. Also surviving is a sister, Jacqueline Drake, of Ft. Scott and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. His wife, Roma, preceded him in death on February 28, 2008.

There was cremation. Pastor Daryl Gaddy will conduct a memorial service at 11 A.M. Tuesday, March 27 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10 A.M. until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Shawn Wade Pulliam, age 51, a resident of Yates Center, KS, died Saturday, March 17, 2018, at his home. He was born February 18, 1967, in Mt. Vernon, WA, the son of Franklin D. Pulliam and Donna K. Brown Pulliam. After high school, he graduated from welding school. He worked in the welding profession until a recent traffic accident caused his disability. He married Ida Mae Hull in May of 1991. They later divorced. Shawn enjoyed fishing and working on cars. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a selfless person, willing to do anything to help anyone. He never met a stranger.

Billy Phillips will conduct funeral services at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 23rd, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Cremation will follow. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Thursday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Shawn W. Pulliam Memorial Fund and may be left in the care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS, 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at Cheney

Lori Ann Culp, age 50, a resident of Fort Scott, Ks, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018, at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center. She was born on March 21, 1967, in Fort Scott, Ks the daughter of Joseph and Nancy Parker.

Lori was a devoted wife and mother who loved to fish, gardening, cooking and spending time with her family especially her grandkids.

Lori is survived by a son, Kenny Monroe, of Fort Scott, Ks; two daughters, Megan Woods and husband, Brian of Bronson, Ks and Kayla Bolden and husband, Justin of Fort Scott, Ks; Her Dad, Joseph Parker, of Fort Scott, Ks; two sisters, Kim Leavell and husband, Mitch of Garland, Ks and Beverley Parker, of Fort Scott, Ks; and 11 grandchildren. Lori was preceded in death by her husband, Darryl Culp and her mother, Nancy Parker.

Graveside services will be held at 12:30 PM Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Uniontown Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM till leaving for the Cemetery at the Cheney Witt Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Lori Culp Memorial Fund 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.

Anita Louise Carpenter, age 78, a resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at her home.

She was born March 27, 1939, in La Harpe, KS, the daughter of George and Hazel Foster Hurd. She graduated from Ft. Scott High School in 1957 and attended Ft. Scott Community College.

Anita worked for Western Insurance Company in Ft. Scott before moving to Texas. She worked as communication secretary for the University of Texas Pan-Am in Edinburg, TX, for twelve years, then the University of Texas-San Antonio for thirteen years until retirement. She moved back to Ft. Scott about ten years ago. When not working, Anita enjoyed reading and traveling, especially to Branson, MO.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Carpenter and wife Karen, Omaha, NE, and Stephen Carpenter and wife Jana, Poteet, TX; a daughter-in-law Angela Carpenter, Ft. Scott, KS; two sisters, Janet Carpenter and husband Harry, Ft. Scott, KS, and Judy Fleming, LaCygne, KS.

Four grandchildren, Carrie Rivera and husband Josh, Ben Carpenter and wife Jessica, Nicolette Carpenter and husband Corey, and Dalton Carpenter; four great-grandchildren, Octavian Carpenter, Elysian Carpenter, Cason Davis, Colbi Davis, and one more on the way; several nieces and nephews. Best friend and travel mate, Joan Soltren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Randy Carpenter; a brother, George “Sonny” Hurd; and her parents.

There was cremation. No services are planned. Private burial will take place in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Ft. Scott. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com

Kenneth Charles Corbin, Sr., 96, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2017.

He was born September 7, 1921, in Fort Scott, Kansas to the late Kenneth Howard and Florence Louise Richards Corbin.

He was a World War II veteran of the US Coast Guard, where he was a Boatswain’s Mate.

He was a retired police officer, and Maintenance Director with Spring Meadows Children’s Home. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association, KY Historical Society, KY Colonel, a charter member of the Greatest Generation of Veterans, and he was very proud of his 30^th anniversary of the Corbin Research.

He is survived by his daughter, Donna Corbin Cain of Tampa, FL, and a host of wonderful longtime friends, and his beloved “sidekick” Baby. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, his son Kenneth C. Corbin JR, and his wife Geraldine “Jerry” Corbin.

Services to celebrate Ken’s life will be held Saturday, at 5 pm at Arch L. Heady & Son Westport Village, 7410 Westport Road, with a visitation before services from 2:00-5:00 pm on Saturday.

Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2018, at the US National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas, 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. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Ella Judy, age 87, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, went to her heavenly home Thursday, March 8, 2018.

She was born March 14, 1930, in Oklahoma, the daughter of Rev. W. L. Gates and Donna Hurley Gates. She married Elmer Judy, Jr. on April 15, 1949, at Ft. Scott.

In earlier years, Ella worked at Ahren’s Produce and for Key Industries. She later served as bookkeeper for the family business, Judy’s Iron & Metal. Above all, Ella was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed sewing and used her talents to make clothing for her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed crafts of all kinds especially ceramics and stained glass.

Ella was blessed with the gift of hospitality. Her home was always open to entertain youth groups, pastors, and her many friends. She faithfully attended the Parkway Church of God (Holiness).

Survivors include her husband, Elmer, of the home; a son, Mike Judy and wife, Carma, of Orange, Texas and two daughters, Gwen Chance and husband, Terry and Jan Beltram and husband, Larry, all of Ft. Scott; four grandchildren, Brent Chance and wife, Angela, of Harrisonville, Missouri, Brandon Beltram and wife, Amber, of Wichita, Kansas, Lynden Judy and wife, Katie, of Omaha, Arkansas and Kristi Beltram and fiancé, Justin Harbit, of Ft. Scott; and nine great-grandchildren, Alec, Nate, Kole and Alena Chance, Mikah and Emma Beltram and Tally, Claire and Jhett Judy. Also surviving are two brothers, Bill Gates, of Pittsburg, Kansas and Don Gates of Kodiak, Alaska and a sister, Frances Wise, of Wichita. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Leslie Judy, a grandson, Dustin Chance, a brother, James Gates and two sisters, Ida Durkee and Ethelene Richardson.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 12^th at the Parkway Church of God (Holiness). Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to Ft. Scott Christian Heights 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.