Brian Karl Housman, age 67, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott.  He was born December 28, 1957, in Westwood, New Jersey, the son of Russell and Dorthy Housman.  Brian used to work landscaping with his friend, Frank Lopez at a business they named L. & H. Homeowner’s Services, in Emerson, New Jersey.  He later met the love of his life, Donna.  They were united in marriage on August 19, 1989, in her mom’s backyard.  He then followed his wife to Ft. Scott, Kansas in 1991.  After settling in Kansas, he worked as a maintenance man and then for Ft. Scott Burial Vault Company.  He was always willing to help his wife with any of her various projects and volunteer work.  Brian and Donna were also members of Community Christian Church where they helped found the Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA).  He also made sure to attend his grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s events whenever he was able.  He loved working in his garage on various projects and could always be found outside maintaining his yard and property to make it look good.

Brian is survived by his brother, Russell Housman of Westwood, New Jersey; two stepdaughters, Jacqueline Arbogast of Nevada, Missouri (SIL Charles Arbogast, Jr of Oklahoma), Stephanie Smith-Hinson and husband, Darrin of Garfield, New Jersey; a stepson, Christopher Smith of Utah; eleven grandchildren and their spouses, twenty-two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; two sisters, Candice and Nancy; a step-son, John Enos; his parents, Russell and Dorthy Housman, a great-granddaughter, four rainbow babies; a niece, Dawnelle Ornstein and a great-nephew, Christian Golden.

Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct funeral services at 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 29^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Large Cemetery south of Ft. Scott.  Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of 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.

Mickey Louis Shoemaker Webb, 70, passed away on December 8, 2025.

Mickey was born on June 12, 1955, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Ralph Shoemaker and Mary Schafer. She was raised with strong family values that guided her throughout her life.

Mickey was blessed with her beloved son, Douglas Wayne Felt, born on March 12, 1982. Douglas preceded her in death on January 11, 2002, a loss she carried in her heart always.

On January 4, 1998, Mickey married David Webb in Paola, Kansas. Together, they later made their home in Apache Junction, Arizona.

Mickey is survived by her loving husband, David Webb; her sister, Brenda Fritts (Ron); her brother, Martin Shoemaker; two stepdaughters, Shanna and Heidi; and five cherished grandchildren, Dakota, Amaralis, Havana, Colton and Ginger. She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Wayne Felt; her nephew, Kyle; her parents, Ralph Shoemaker and Mary Schafer; and both sets of grandparents.

A memorial service will be held at1:00 P.M. Sunday, December 28^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Please, no flowers. If you would like to make a donation to a charity of your choice, you may do so in her memory.

Mickey will be remembered for her devotion to family, her enduring faith, and the love she shared with all who knew her. She is now at peace, reunited with loved ones, and resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior.

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

Darlena G. Durossette, age 76, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.  She was born January 13, 1949, in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of J. B. McBeath and Donna Harboldt McBeath.  Darlena was raised by her mother and stepfather, Bill Payne.  Darlena married Jimmie V. Durossette on March 2, 1968, at Belton, Missouri.  While living in Belton, Darlena was employed by Christian Missions and was able to take a trip to the Holy Land.  Darlena and Jimmie then moved to Peculiar, Missouri where she was employed by Kuhlman Die Casting.  After moving to Ft. Scott, Darlena worked for Superior Industries in Pittsburg, Kansas until that factory closed.  She was currently employed as a checkout clerk at the Ft. Scott Walmart.  Darlena loved Elvis music and collecting Elvis memorabilia.  She was also a great fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Survivors include her two children, Jimmie Durossette (Orpha) and Michelle Houser (Mack) all of Ft. Scott; four grandchildren, Michael, Samantha, Matthew (Autumn) and Denver; three step-grandchildren, Genna, Virgil and James and nine great-grandchildren, Deven, Annie, Zane, Joanna, Logan, Chase, Everleigh, Brynlee and Tomi.  Darlena was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie, on October 31, 2015.  She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rachelle and her twin sister, Marlena Young.

There was cremation.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Saturday, December 27^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Darlene Jo Doherty, 81, of Fort Scott, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Freeman Hospital of Fort Scott. She was born on June 25, 1944, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Brenard J. and Delores G. Walker Doherty.

Darlene was a registered nurse having graduated from St. Mary’s College and getting her Nursing Degree from L.S.U., and retired from Tulane Medical Center after 20 years, she lived in New Orleans for over 40 years. She traveled all over the world working in Missions in Hong Kong, and several African countries. She moved back to Fort Scott, after Hurricane Katrina.

She is survived by 5 sisters, Judith and Larry Maura of Nassau, Bahamas, Margaret and Merl Humphrey, of Fort Scott, Barbara Woodward, of Fort Scott, Denise and Dave Brezik of Fort Scott, Michelle Youngdoff of Overland Park, Kansas, 3 brothers, Dan and Marie Doherty, of Fort Scott, Don and Roxie Doherty of Fort Scott, and Brian Doherty of Fort Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Edward Doherty and Steve Doherty, 3 nephews, Todd Woodward, Gabriel Stinson and Elijah Doherty, and 2 nieces, Maggie and Jules Daly.

The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Father Yancey Burgess as Celebrant. The Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm, Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, with Visitation following from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

Memorials may be made to either the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, the St. Mary’s Catholic School or Care 2 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.

Melvin Eugene Barker, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He was born on May 24, 1942 in Hume, MO to Alfred “Leon” Barker and Betty Ruth Anderson. He married Marilyn Margaret Tarvin on June 1, 1968, and together they had three children, Mark Eugene Barker (Renea) of Bettendorf, IA, Paul Leroy Barker (Tammy) of Peculiar, MO, and Ruthanne Renee Barker of Kansas City, KS.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1966 during the Vietnam War, before he earned an Associates degree in Drafting from Pittsburg State University. He retired in 2004 from Superior Industries. Melvin was devoted to his family; loved fishing, listening to music, target shooting, and Chevy Corvettes. His Christian faith was very important to him, and he served as a Deacon at various churches he attended over the years.

Melvin is survived by his two sons and one daughter, four grandchildren, Ethan William Barker, Ellie Elizabeth Barker, Tessa Margaret Barker, and Isaac Eugene Barker, a brother, Raymond Barker (Marie), and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister, Mary Allen (Larry).

Funeral services will be held at Community Christian Church, 1919 Horton Street, Fort Scott, KS on Monday, December 15th, 2025. The visitation will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m., with a Celebration of Life Service immediately following the visitation at 11:30 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow at the U.S. National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions for the Honor Flight may be left in care of the 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.

John Sargent “Shadow” Farr, Jr., age 56, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his home. He was born May 7, 1969, in Orange County, California, the son of John Sargent Farr, Sr. and Lonnie Kay Kieffaver Farr. John lived in California until the age of twelve when the family packed up and moved to Alabama. He served for a time with the United States Marine Corps and later moved to Ft. Scott to be close to his family. He had worked as a cook in California and he had also worked for National Tire in Kansas City and Wal-Mart in Butler, Missouri; however, the job he enjoyed the most was when he was working as a fugitive recovery agent for the State of Kansas. “Shadow” as he was called by his friends had a knack for electronics and spent much of his spare time repairing cell phones, computers and gaming systems. For a time, he operated Shadow Car Audio installing car stereo systems. He will be remembered for his willingness to always help others who were in need, no matter when or where they might be in need.

Survivors include his mother, Lonnie Day, of Ft. Scott and his children, Krystal Wisdom, Trevor Stroud, Isaac Farr, Nicholas Farr, Raven Farr, David Farr, Taylor Henderson, Angel Farr, Kassandra Farr, Tiara Farr and Haley Henley as well as numerous grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Felicia and Angella and an adopted brother, Donald Stump.

Cremation was handled by Cheney Witt Chapel, and no services are planned at this time. Memorials are suggested to the John “Shadow” Farr, Jr. 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.

Bonnie Geiger, 93, of Garland, Kansas, passed away Thursday morning, December 4, 2025, at Medicalodge of Fort Scott, Kansas. She was born October 4, 1932, on the homestead in Redfield, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph A. Bolinger and Janie Frances (Asher) Bolinger. She married Dale Geiger November 16, 1952, in the Petersburg Presbyterian church, and he preceded her in death October 13, 2020, after almost 68 years of marriage.

Bonnie graduated from Uniontown High School. She worked for The Western Insurance Co. as an Insurance Underwriter for many years, and she and Dale also farmed.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Joyce Jennings, of Mound City, Kansas, her son Steve Geiger, of Uniontown, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband Dale, she was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Virginia Dare, and a brother, Darrell Bolinger.

Pastor Marty DeWitt will officiate graveside services at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Uniontown Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz Cheney Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Medicalodge Activity Fund 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.

DEATH NOTICE

Barbara Lou Haggard, age 76, resident of Pittsburg, KS passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. Services for Barb Haggard will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St.

Marlean J. Roberts, age 66, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas passed away October 12, 2025. Her husband, Weldon B. Roberts preceded her in death on May 9, 2020. A memorial service for both Marlean and Weldon Roberts were held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 28^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.