Category Archives: Obituary

Obituary of Donna Housman

Donna Louise Housman age 76 resident of Fort Scott, KS died Saturday at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on October 7, 1948, in Fort Scott, KS to the parents of Clarence & Virginia Culp Enos. Donna moved to New Jersey where she created her family and moved back to Fort Scott in 1991, where she then worked as CNA and then later worked at BNSF Railroad as a Transportation driver. She loved to volunteer in her community, Christian Motorcycle Association, & in her church! She also made sure to attend all her grandchildren & great grandchildren’s events when she was able. She loved gardening, sewing, and crocheting in her down time.

Survivors include her husband Brian Housman of the home, 2 daughters; Jacqueline Arbogast of Ft. Scott (SIL Charles Arbogast Jr of Oklahoma), Stephanie Smith-Hinson and husband Darrin of Garfield, NJ; 1 Son Christopher Smith of (Utah). 11 grandchildren (their spouses) and 21 great grandchildren & several nieces & nephews; and great nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Virginia, a brother Larry Enos, a sister Pamela Bloomfield, a son John Enos, 1 great granddaughter & 1 rainbow baby & 1 great nephew Christian Golden.

Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct funeral services at 11:00 AM Friday March 14th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Large Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share 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 online at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary of Lloyd “Skip” Brown

 

Lloyd Wilson “Skip” Brown, 79, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Laura by his side.  He was a beloved son, brother, husband and friend to many people on his journey through life. Born in Baltimore MD, he grew up around the world, courtesy of the United States Army, to include Japan, Europe and numerous family postings in the United States.

He attended Fishburne Military Academy and the Citadel in his youth. In March of 1964, Skip joined the US Army at the age of 18, and in that same year was accepted to Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Fort Benning, GA. Skip graduated from OCS in June of 1965 at the age of 20 years old.  In December of 1967 he was promoted to Captain.  He was deployed to Vietnam in January of 1968, where he was assigned as the company commander for the Infantry Mobile Riverine Force two days before the TET offensive broke out.  Captain Brown was awarded the Silver Star for Valor for his actions in combat while leading his company against a numerically superior enemy force.

Following his service to his country, he lived in several places from coast to coast.  He had various work passions, to include but not limited to being a police officer in Arlington, VA, and had his own construction businesses in California and Columbia, SC.  As his own boss, he built houses, horse barns, and many additions and reconstructions of homes and offices.  He took great pride in his innovations and eye-catching results.  Finally settling in Fort Scott, KS as a deputy with the Bourbon County Sherrif’s Office.

He was preceded in death by his father Col. Lloyd J Brown, his mother Jeanne Brown, his beloved “Pop Pop” Wilson Porter Smith, “Nana” Jane Smith and his step-son Frederick Canaan Lee Smith.

He is survived by his adored wife Laura Brown, stepson Jesse Smith and wife Misty, stepdaughter Tanya Glessner and husband Randy, and mother-in-law Marjorie Turner, of Fort Scott, Kansas.  His Step mother, Gisela Brown of Clearwater FL, his sister Sherrie Coleman and husband David, nephew Sean Coleman and wife Mary and great nephew JAC.  His niece Brittany Moebes and husband Brandon, of Lexington and Columbia SC.   Life long friends Bill and Dr. Nancy Saunders of San Antonio, TX, Larry (Bear) and Melanie Cinicola, of MS.  Numerous close friends of Bourbon County: Chris Cotter, Mike Herrin, Jason Findley, Tom Davis, Sherrif Bill Martin, Adam LaRoche, Arthur Pearson, Lesley Herrin and many others that he met during his 11 years with the Bourbon County Sherrif’s Office.

Skip married his soul mate Laura on April 15, 2016.  He chose that date, he said, so he would never forget his anniversary!  He loved Laura with his whole being and did not want to leave her.  He surpassed every medical obstacle to be with her as long as humanly possible.

Tom Davis will conduct Funeral Services at 10 am on March 17th, 2025, at Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel.

Burial will follow in Oak Grove cemetery.

A visitation will be held Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 2-4 pm at Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the American Legion 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 online at cheneywitt.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Obituary of Alvin Wolf

Alvin Eugene Wolf, age 60, resident of Fort Scott, KS passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, MO.  He was born October 16, 1964, in Fort Scott, the son of Kenneth and Sharron Tucker Wolf.  Alvin worked on the farm for many years.  He also worked as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Fort Scott and Bourbon County.  He married Rita Bailey on March 5, 1988.

Alvin enjoyed stock car racing, both dirt track and NASCAR.

He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandkids.

Survivors include his wife Rita of the home; 9 children, Kevin Peck, Wes Peck (Elizabeth), Brandon Peck (Rita), April Meanor (Mike), Brandy Eady, Kenneth Wolf, Ashley Wolf (Matthew Sisney), Travis Wolf (Allyson Loden), and Dalton Moore; 16 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; his mother, Sharron Wolf; a sister, Tammie Bunn (Ronnie); and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant brother and his father.

 

There was cremation.

A Celebration of Life service will be held from 2:00 until 3:00 Saturday afternoon, March 15th, at the Parkway Church of God (Holiness).

Memorials are suggested to the Alvin Wolf 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 online at cheneywitt.com.

The Obituary of Michael Cole

 

Michael Alan Cole, age 52, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home.  He was born October 10, 1972, in Iola, Kansas the son of William Richard Cole and Audrey Kay Page Cole. Michael spent the first part of his life living and Bronson, Kansas and attending  school in Uniontown.  When he was in the sixth grade, the family moved to Houston, Texas.  They returned to Kansas in 1993.

Michael was united in marriage to Stephanie Marsh on February 27, 1999, at Ft. Scott.  He worked hard to provide for his family.  He had worked at several area businesses throughout the years.  He primarily did masonry work for Mid-Continental Restoration.  He enjoyed doing the masonry work, but he had a desire to spend more time at home with his family.  For this reason, he started a job at ITW Pro Brands in Olathe.  He was currently employed by Cardinale FG Glass Manufacturing in Spring Hill, Kansas.  Michael had a mechanical mind and enjoyed tinkering on and fixing things.  He also enjoyed restoring their historic home in Ft. Scott.

He enjoyed the WWE and the NFL.  He was a great fan of the Green Bay Packers and was able to celebrate his 50th birthday by watching a Packers game at Lambeau Field.  He attended the Faith Church south of Ft. Scott.

 

Survivors include his wife, Stephanie, of the home; children, Devlin and Brennyn Cole, eldest daughter, Mackenna Groover, son-in-law, Avery and granddaughter, Everlie all of Ft. Scott.  Also surviving are his mother, Audrey Cole of Ft. Scott and two sisters as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Cole.

 

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, March 13th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Cremation will follow and a private burial will take place at a later date at the Evergreen Cemetery in Ft. Scott.

Memorials are suggested to the Michael Cole Memorial Fund 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.

Obituary of David Ayers

David Allen Ayers, age 76, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Mercy Hospital Emergency Room in Joplin, Missouri.  He was born June 7, 1948, in Mound City, Kansas, the son of Chester Ayers and Reba Henderson Ayers.  David graduated from the Blue Mound High School.

Following high school, he worked for a time on offshore oil rigs in the Louisianna Gulf Coast and he also worked for the Tyson poultry processing plant in Iola, Kansas.  David married Nancy Beerbower on June 9, 1974, at Blue Mound.  Together they had two children, Kristy and David “Bart” Ayers.  This marriage ended in divorce, and David was later united in marriage to Linda Dunfield in 1989.  For a time, he farmed in the Blue Mound area, and he also worked at Klein Tool in Moran, Kansas.  While working for Klein, David took several trips to Japan to help with training and maintenance issues.  David later took a position with the Jayhawk Linn School District where he worked as a custodian and maintenance man.  He retired from the school system after several years of service.

David loved being outdoors where he enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as taking trips on his motorcycle.  He especially loved bow hunting and was a member of the Kansas Bow Hunters Association, where he often helped with youth camps and training events.

He was known for his friendly personality and generous spirit.  He was able to couple these qualities with his love for hunting by being active with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, an organization which helps provide wild game to those in need. In addition to hunting deer, David also enjoyed hunting for “treasure.”  He loved going to flea markets and garage sales as well as helping his son, Bart, with his scrap metal business.  David was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mound City, Kansas.

 

Survivors include his wife, Linda, of the home; three children, Kristy Ayers-Saunders of St. Clair, Montana, David “Bart” Ayers (Crystal) of Ft. Scott and David “D.W.” Wilson also of Ft. Scott; four grandchildren, Sabree Schnichels (Mark) of Moran, Kansas, Dawsen Dodge and J. T. Dodge, both of North Carolina and Kellen Geneva (Luke) of Olathe, Kansas and six great-grandchildren, Kamdyn, Kylee, Kruze and Khenzo Schnichels and Jacob and Lily Geneva.  Also surviving are two brothers, Robert Ayers of Eldorado Springs, Missouri and Roger Ayers of Uniontown, Kansas.

David was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Cherry Lee Ayers and Mary Ann Agard, a grandson, Jesse Dodge and two great-grandchildren, Kaidyn and Kaize Schnichels.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, March 12th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Curry Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 Tuesday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) 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.

Obituary of Michael Shelden

 

 

Michael “Mike” Shelden, 58, of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away March 3, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him. Born on July 24, 1966, in Fort Scott, Kansas, he was the son of Virgil Shelden (deceased) and Mary Shelden.

 

Mike was a devoted family man, known for his warm heart and deep love for those around him. An avid fisherman, Mike found peace and joy on the water, casting a line and sharing stories with friends and family. He was well-liked, respected, and will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

 

He is survived by his son, Austin Shelden of Kansas City, Missouri, his long-time partner, Amy Walker of Fort Scott, Kansas, his siblings, Pat Shelden and Holly Gonzalez, also of Fort Scott, Kansas, and a host of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews whom he cherished dearly: Madison Shelden, Alek Shelden, Hayden Shelden, Camden Stiles, Corbin Shelden, Sutton Shelden, Sullivan Gonzales, Sevren Gonzalez, Gabriel Gonzalez, Taxen Cosens, Asher Cosens, and Iyla Soehlig.

He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Shelden.

 

Following cremation, graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Fort Scott National Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Military honors will be presented at the cemetery by the U.S. Marine Corps.  A Celebration of Life will follow services at the Elks Lodge, 111 W. 19th St. Fort Scott, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to go to Patrick Shelden, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS, 66701. Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.

 

Mike’s legacy of love, kindness, and laughter will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.

 

 

 

Obituary of Lester Waring

Lester Waring, age 89, resident of Garland, KS passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Girard Medical Center.  He was born August 20, 1935, in Garland, the son of Albert Lester Waring, Sr. and Annie Marguerite Dobelbower Waring.  Following high school, Lester served in the U. S. Army.

He married Ruth Arlene Smith on June 3, 1961, in Hepler, KS.  After the service, he worked for Aaron Produce and on the farm for Walter Golden, Joe Bailey, and Don Rutherford.  Lester worked for USD234 from 1970 through 1998 as a Fort Scott high school custodian.  He was a member of the Garland fire department, serving as chief for several years.  He served as caretaker of the Clarksburg Cemetery for many years.  Lester was a member of the Rinehart Christian Church and formerly the Community Christian Church.

 

Survivors include his wife Ruth of the home; children Brenda O’Keefe, Eudora, KS, and Richard Waring (Tracy), Wilsey, KS; 3 sisters, Effie Mitchell, Mary Brown, and Barbara Kellogg (Ronny), all of Fort Scott, KS; 5 grandchildren, Bailey Waring, Addison Goebel (Tristyn), Levi Waring, Michaela Safford, and Peggy Darr (Richard); and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheryl Waring; a brother Donald Waring; and his parents.

 

Rev. Kevin Moyers and Rev. Leon Weece will conduct funeral services at 10:00 am Saturday, March 15th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Large Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Friday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Rinehart Christian Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.  Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary of Wendell O. Arnold

 

Wendell Oliver Arnold, age 89, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away early Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott.  He was born July 1, 1935, in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Oscar C.R. Arnold and Effie Lynne Walker Arnold.  Wendell graduated from the Ottawa High School.  He went on to attend Ottawa University and then graduated from Emporia State University.  Wendell lived in Lawrence, Kansas, where he worked in various capacities for area restaurants and nightclubs.  Wendell later moved to Ft. Scott to be near his sister.  While in Ft. Scott, he made his home at the Cavalry Crossing Apartments before moving to the Medicalodge in August of 2024.  Wendell never met a stranger and was kind and generous to all.

 

Survivors include his sister, Rosalyn Good, of Ft. Scott and his brother, Lytle Arnold, a resident of the Medicalodge in Frontenac, Kansas.  Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Florence May White and a brother, Joseph Arnold.

 

Rev. James Brackett will conduct graveside services at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 11th at the Walnut Creek Cemetery in Wellsville, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to the St. John’s Global Methodist Church 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.

Obituary of Betty Ruddick

 

Betty Pauli Ruddick, age 91, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, passed away Sunday March 2, 2025, in Camdenton, MO.  She was born July 3, 1933, in Manhattan KS, the daughter of Lowell Carl and Wilma Swart Pauli. Betty graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City in 1951 and graduated from Drury College in 1955.

She met Alvin Matthews Ruddick at Drury College, and they married on July 16, 1955, in Kansas City, MO.  Al and Betty owned the Ruddick’s, Inc. furniture store in Fort Scott until 2000.

Betty was a homemaker, worked at Ruddick’s, and worked at the Fort Scott Tribune. She volunteered with the Campfire Girls for 19 years, as a Rape counselor for 15 years and was instrumental in establishing the Bourbon County CASA program and worked as the director and a volunteer for many years.  She was a longtime member of the FU Chapter of the PEO and was a member of the First United Methodist Church and participated in numerous committees and organizations within the church.  Much of Al and Betty’s time revolved around their family, friends and life at their cabin at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Betty’s survivors include 3 daughters,  Lisa Rucker and husband Ron, St. Louis, MO, Linda Burger, St. Louis, MO, Leslie Ogden and husband Chris, Lee’s Summit, MO;  grandchildren Jeremy Ruddick (Nicole), Liberal, MO , Abby Simmons (Cody), Carl Junction, MO, Haley Trainor (Michael), Boston, MA,  Aaron Rucker,  Dallas, TX, Samatha Burger, Lee’s Summit, MO, Nick Ogden (Taylor), Lee’s Summit, MO, and Hannah Ogden, Mission, KS; great grandchildren, Cooper Ruddick, Jackson Simmons, Henry Trainor, Nell Trainor and Emma Ogden; sister-in-law Patricia Pauli, Shawnee, KS and  many nieces, nephews, great nieces and  great nephews .

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband Alvin M. Ruddick, daughter Lori G. Ruddick, brother William C. Pauli, stepmother M. Maxine Pauli, and stepsister Sharon Coyan.

Jay Lotterer will conduct funeral services at 11:30 am Monday, March 10th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

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

The family will receive friends from 10:00 until service time Monday morning at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to be made to either Bourbon County CASA or Ellna’s Adult Care and may be left or sent in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

 

Death Notice of Betty Ruddick

 

 

Betty P. Ruddick, age 91, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Camdenton, MO. Jay Lotterer will conduct funeral services at 11:30 am Monday, March 10th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 until service time Monday morning at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to either Bourbon County CASA or Ellna’s Adult Care and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary of Delbert Metcalf

 

Delbert David Metcalf, “Dub” as he was known to most, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 11, 1948, to Wayne and Ellen Schubert Metcalf in Fort Scott, Kansas, where he remained a life-long resident. Shortly after graduating from Fort Scott High School in 1966, he entered the United States Navy, where he served 3 years overseas as a Navy Yeoman. He would later attend Pittsburg State University, where he successfully completed his bachelor’s degree. On March 2, 1970, he married the love of his life, Cheryl Elaine Sanders, in Miami, OK, and together they raised 3 strong and independent sons.

Delbert began his Social Services Career with the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) in August 1975 and he retired from the Kansas Department for Children and Family Services (DCF) in December 2009, having worked in front line benefits determinations from the time food stamps were issued on paper, to supervision in Bourbon and Linn Counties, and the last several years as the head of Operations for the local region. Delbert was active with the Bourbon County Coalition from the late 90’s into his retirement, serving on Task Forces for Domestic Violence, Child Care, Transportation and Housing, and helping to support community agencies like The Beacon, Mother to Mother Ministries, and Network for Families. In his retirement, Delbert returned to DCF as a volunteer, helped with food distribution at The Beacon and assisted the Good Neighbor Action Team with home improvement and repair projects.

“Dub” loved hunting coon, singing and picking the guitar, and telling stories. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.

Delbert is survived by his sons; Michael Metcalf and his wife Michelle of Leavenworth, KS; Jacob Metcalf and his wife Melissa of Jacksonville, FL; Joshua Metcalf and his wife Sara of Tulsa, OK; four grandchildren, Mitchell Metcalf, Elijah Metcalf, Norah Metcalf, and Jack Metcalf; one brother Michael Metcalf and his wife Debbie of Nevada, MO; one sister Shirley Moberg and her husband Henry of Cotton, MN; and many nieces and nephews. Delbert was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cheryl, his brother Alvin, Alvin’s wife Linda, and his parents.

Following his cremation, a graveside memorial service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Fort Scott National Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Military honors will be provided by the United States Navy Funeral Honors Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to Care to Share, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS, 66701.  Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.

 

 

Obituary of Hubert Thomas

Hubert Owen Thomas, “Tommy” to JoAnn, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at his home in Pawnee Station, Kansas where he resided with his wife, JoAnn Thomas.  Hubert was born June 22, 1940, in Fort Scott Kansas, the son of Earl Owen and Edna Mae Thomas and later the brother of Karen “Sue” Thomas.

 

Hubert was a man of many trades, but most of all he loved providing and caring for his entire family.  He grew up on a farm east of Fort Scott where he attended the Diamond School and built life-lasting friendships.  He later graduated from Fort Scott High School.

 

Like many young men, Hubert ran from the farm and started his young adult life working for Mid-Continental Restoration where he only added to his friend list.  Hubert met the love of his life sometime around 1958 while on another date in Hepler, Kansas.  He married JoAnn in April 1963 and loved her until the day that he passed.  Being one who was always leaning forward, he didn’t wait for a draft and voluntarily joined the Army during a period of severe unrest in Vietnam.  Fortunately, Hubert was able to serve out his two years as a medic in Germany with his beautiful wife by his side.  Their first child was born six months after they returned to the US.  It was then, Hubert decided, life on the road was not fit for “his” family.

 

For the remainder of his life, Hubert would build his legacy.  He learned how to run a dozer, purchased it, and turned it into a General Construction business by the early 1980’s.  Thomas Construction is still alive today and has made its mark all over Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.  After his father passed in 1970, Hubert was drawn back to the farm. What began as 300 acres of inherited “leased” land and an “M” Farmall tractor became the four square miles of property his next three generations of Thomases, Wrights and Snyders enjoy today. Today his legacy can be witnessed through the love these three families share and continue to cultivate.

 

As the years went on, Hubert found his true passion was the one he ran from as a young man. He leaned into the cattle business, as a “Cattleman”.  He could often be found with a big smile on his face sitting at the livestock auctions, working cattle, and watching grandkids show cattle in shows in multiple states.  In fact, he was just at a show with grandkids three weeks ago in Texas.  There was always a freezer full of beef for anyone in his family to grab a steak from.

 

Hubert is survived by his wife JoAnn Thomas, his sister Sue Gray, his three children Gregory Owen Thomas, Elizabeth (Joe) Wright, Natalie  (John) Snyder, his seven grandchildren, Bart (Nicole) Wright, Nicholas Owen (Chelsea) Thomas, Drew (Hannah) Wright, Zachary (Stevie) Snyder, Lucas Snyder, Ella Snyder and Thanya Brown-Thomas, and four great grandchildren, Raelynn Wright, Sofia Thomas, Brooks Wright, and Ellison Owen Thomas.  Hubert was preceded in death by his parents Earl Owen and Edna Mae Thomas, his future daughter-in law, Nong Brown, and his grandsons Nathanial Wright and Hunter Thomas.

 

Hubert Owen Thomas lived big and loved even bigger!  He will be missed by all he touched!

 

Funeral services for Hubert are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, with burial following at the Clarksburg Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, February 26, 2025, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home

. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic School, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS, 66701.  Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.