Norma Lee Wood, age 88, resident of Tulsa, OK passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, OK.  She was born June 28, 1936, in Independence, MO, the daughter of William Vasco Dunnam and Laura Amanda Roundtree Dunnam.  She married James “Bill” Wood, Sr. on January 11, 1954, in Kansas City, MO.  He preceded her in death in 2003.  Norma enjoyed being a preacher’s wife.  She liked reading, shopping, and spending time with her family.  Norma was a wonderful homemaker and cook.

Survivors include her children, Sandra Mullins (Danny), Oak Grove, MO, James W. Wood, Jr. (Darlene), Fort Scott, KS, Laura Cavin, Teague, TX, Debra Wood (Mona McIntosh), Tulsa, OK, Joe Wood (Sharla), Enid, OK, and Merl Wood (Amy Murray), Tulsa, OK; special child Cherry Ann; siblings Russell, Earl, Billy, and Bobby Dunnam, Margaret Williams, and Betty Warren; 6 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Besides her husband Bill, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Thomas and Wesley Dunnam; 2 sisters, Nina Allen, and Beatrice Pellett; and her parents.

Merl Wood will conduct funeral services at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 12^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Sheffield Cemetery, Arcadia, KS.

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

Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

Peggy Ann Mason, age 65, resident of Uniontown, KS passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born October 27, 1959, in Ottawa, KS, the daughter of Delbert and Virginia Axline Toumberlin.  She graduated from Pomona High School.  Peggy married Jim Mason on May 28, 1977, in Ottawa

In addition to raising three girls of her own, Peggy babysat for numerous children of Uniontown school teachers.  She never met a child she didn’t love and want to care for.  She was commonly referred to as “Grandma Peggy” by the kids she knew and loved.  Her “kids” never lacked snacks or any school supplies as she stocked an ample surplus.

Peggy later worked as a Para-Professional at the school, and at Walmart in Fort Scott.

She enjoyed crocheting, crafting, and sewing, including her famous “Rally Pickles.”  She was a wonderful coach’s wife, often cooking her specialty beef and noodles for film sessions.  Peggy loved to make others laugh.

Survivors include her husband, Jim; three daughters, Carrie O’Brien, Uniontown, Heather Palmer (Brandon), Kincaid, KS, and Jamie Jones (Shawn), Pittsburg, KS; 11 grandchildren, Gavin, Mason, Taryn, Lane, Colton, Hunter, Jaxon, Charles, Madison, Collin, Carter, and one more on the way; one great grandchild, Gio, and one more on the way; a brother, Richard Toumberlin (Sherry), South Dakota; three sisters, Neita Marvin (Rick), Ottawa, KS, Reita Welton (Roy), Ottawa, KS, and Cindy Bell (Lance), Joplin, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Teddy Toumberlin; a sister and best friend, Linda Fowler; and her parents.

There was cremation.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Saturday, December 14^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Graveside services will follow in the Uniontown Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Mt. Carmel Hospice 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.

Roy Earl Eads, Jr., 81, of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born on May 11, 1943, in Farmville, Virginia, the son of Roy E. Eads, Sr. and Oleta Lenore (Rousey) Eads. He married Juanita Elizabeth Bigelow on December 25, 1966, in Fort Scott, and she survives of the home.

Roy attended school in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and furthered his education at Fort Scott Community College.  Roy loved his pets as well as he loved renovating houses and tinkering on his cars.  What he loved most of all was cooking and spending quality time with his family.

In addition to his wife Juanita, Roy is also survived by his children, Johnny Wayne Eads, of the home, Brian Christopher “Chris” Eads and Angie, Fort Scott; his sisters, Deb Lawrence, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and Terri Hall and Tommy, Siloam Springs, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Hali Scharenberg (Matt), Paxsten Eads, Brightin Eads, Chris Tupin, and Zack Tupin; two great-grandchildren, Hadley Scharenberg and Braylee Scharenberg; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Pam Snider, Penny Brannon, his daughter, Heather Rachelle Tupin, an infant daughter Christine Eads, and granddaughter Kelley Tupin.

Following cremation, the family will have private graveside services under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to an Animal Shelter of the donor’s choice. Contributions 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.

Hector M. Morillo was born on December 7, 1951 in Caguas, Puerto Rico and passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Hector was a man of remarkable intellect and humor, known for his sharp wit and infectious laughter that could make anybody smile. Hector was loved immensely by his daughters who were the center of his world. He installed his love of reading, learning and music to both. His fight against his recent illness was nothing short of heroic, embodying the strength and resilience that defined his character.

Hector will be deeply missed but forever remembered for his love, his laughter and profound impact he had on those fortunate enough to know him.

Hector was preceded in death by his mother, Paula Danley.

He is survived by his daughters, Carmen Hickman and husband Chris and Alisa Morillo and partner Brock Milford, three grandchildren; Jessica Hickman, Madison Allen and husband, Garrett and Jerrett Hickman and wife, Mackenzie, three great-grandchildren; Hayden, Hudson and Oakley who were the lights of his life. He is also survived by his lifelong friends, Henry & Patty Homan and family.

Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday at the Cheney Witt Chapel

Memorials are suggested to St Jude Children’s Hospital or Cancer Center of Kansas Dodge City Chapter 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.

Jessie JoDean Haynes, age 60, a resident of Joplin, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.  She was born January 3, 1964, in Iola, Kansas, the daughter of Charlie George Fishback and Katie Mae McPherson Fishback.

After obtaining her GED, Jessie enrolled in the cosmetology program at Ft. Scott Community College and worked for a time as a beautician.  Jessie had a love of art and drawing.  She took her artistic abilities and obtained a degree in graphic design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.  For over ten years, Jessie has been employed by Rescare where she provided home health services to clients primarily in the Pittsburg, Kansas area.  She will be remembered for her keen sense of humor.  She was a devoted grandmother who dearly adored her grandbabies.

Survivors include her children, Tonya Haynes (Paul) of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Charles Haynes (Brittany) of Bronson, Kansas and thirteen grandchildren, Kisa, Donald, Miguel, Johnathan, Mylee, Josue, Cesar, Liam, Khiana, Iesha, Dezmond, Octavius and Elijah.  Also surviving are her longtime companion, Charles “Chuck” Martinez of Joplin, two brothers, Ron and Sam and four sisters, Arma, Sandra, Brenda and Isabelle.

Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Tara, two brothers, Henry and John and two sisters, Idessa and Gwen.

A celebration of Jessie’s life will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, December 5^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St. Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook.

Amelia Elizabeth Bower, age 86, resident of Deerfield, MO, died Saturday, November 30, 2024, at her home.  She was born August 20, 1938, in Fort Scott, KS, the daughter of Marion Alfred Jones and Opal Laoma Gillenwater Jones.

Amelia worked for Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott for over 20 years until her retirement.  She enjoyed visiting with close friends, working crossword and other puzzles, her dogs, and attending Branson, MO shows.  She loved her grandchildren dearly as evidenced by the multitude of pictures adorning her walls.  Amelia was also known to have a sweet tooth.

Survivors include her children, Rick Jones, Fort Scott; Jill Love, Tony Bower, and Jason Bower (Thabena), all of Deerfield, MO; 12 grandchildren, Dustin, Kendria, Joshua, Haley, Jessica, Rebecca, Alyson, Quentin, Gavin, Evan, Micala, and Preslee; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Bower; a son Doug Bower; a brother, Ronald Jones; two sisters, Laoma Ruth Brooks and Vicky Page; and her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 5^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

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

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Hospital and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott

Jack Eldon Johnson, age 93, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at his home.  He was born July 14, 1931, in Newton, Kansas, the son of Leslie George Johnson and Elizabeth Trouslot.  Jack’s father was killed in an automobile accident when Jack was a young child.  He was then raised by his mother and step-father, Frank Hill.

Jack married Darlene Krueger on June 2, 1952.  Together they had six children, Betty, Bobby, Susie, Jody, Chuck and Patty.  The Johnson family moved to their farm east of Fulton, Kansas in 1974.  Jack and Darlene later divorced, and he married Alberta Herring on May 26, 2009.

Jack worked hard to provide for his family.  In addition to maintaining his farm, Jack was also a talented welder and mechanic.  He was very mechanically minded and used this skill on several of his inventions.  In fact, he built his first welder out of an old B29 generator.  He also worked for Bill’s Coal Company for a time.  Jack enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as going to the casinos and watching Westerns.

Survivors include his wife, Alberta, of the home and his six children, Betty Hedges of Valley Center, Kansas, Bobby Johnson (Becky) of Wichita, Kansas, Susie Marsh (Oke) of Rose Hill, Kansas, Jody Harper (Dale) of Ft. Scott, Kansas, Chuck Johnson (Dawn) of Centerville, Kansas and Patty Simpson (Brady) of Garland, Kansas; fifteen grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren.  Also surviving is a brother, Dennis Hill (Carolyn) of Benton, Kansas.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ronald Hill.

Pastor Matthew Hunt will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 30^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Barnesville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Hospital 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.

Melany June Felt, age 54, resident of Kincaid, Ks passed away Monday November 18, 2024, in a tragic accident 4 miles south of Iola, Ks.

She was born February 23, 1970, in Fort Scott, Ks the daughter of Thomas and Beatrice Powell. She graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1988. Melany worked as a waitress, owned her own clothing store in downtown Fort Scott, then worked as an in-home caregiver for the last several years.

She loved her kids, grandkids, and her dog Harley.

Melany’s favorite hobbies included playing with and loving on her grandbabies, tinkering on cars, and helping anyone in need.

Melany leaves behind her beloved companion Harley, brother Jerry Powell, sister Sherri Clark, son Tyler Felt and wife Skylar Felt, daughter Haley Arnold and husband Adam Arnold, and seven wonderful grandchildren, Waylon, Knox, Easton, Creek, Olivia, Coy, and Maci. She was preceded in death by her son, Scott Felt, and her parents.

Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 10:00 Wednesday, November 27^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

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

Memorials are suggested to the Melany Felt 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.

Timothy Edward Phillips, age 37, made it through the checkered flag on November 14th, 2024, as he raced his way into Heaven’s gates. Born June 18, 1987, to Kenny Edward Phillips, Jr. and Tammy Ann (Harper) Phillips, he resided in the rural Fort Scott area his entire life. Timmy graduated from Uniontown High School in 2005 and was employed by Timken (formally Carlisle) for 19.5 years.

Although he frequented many different tracks, on any given Friday or Saturday night, you could find Timmy at Humboldt or Nevada Speedway with his family in the stands and his dad Kenny by his side. He had many hobbies to occupy his time including gaming, drawing, duck hunting and fishing. Timmy loved his family with everything he had and lived for racing his girls, and nephews around the field in the RAZR and hosting Sunday dinners where he would show off his smoking or grilling skills, introducing more new recipes than they could keep track of.

Tim leaves behind the love of his life, Jami Morgan, and their beautiful girls, Kenzi and Rylee. Tim is also survived by his parents, Kenny and Tammy Phillips, a sister, Kennda (Curtis) Major, nephews, Kason and Kipp Major; grandpa, Kenny Phillips, Sr. and Jami’s parents, Karen and Steve Brumback, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Tim was preceded in death by grandparents, Sue Cannon, Melvin Harper and Bonnie Phillips, great-grandmother, Cathern Smith and a close cousin, Hunter Kovacic.

Timmy’s life will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 21st at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Centerville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Phillips Education Fund for Kenzi and Rylee 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.

Harry Lee Meek, age 81, resident of Fort Scott, KS died Sunday, November 17, 2024, at his home.  He was born July 27, 1943, in Fort Scott, the son of Frank and Virginia “Tootie” Poyner Meek.  Harry graduated from Richards, MO high school.  He married Bonnie Mann in 1969 in Nevada, MO.  They later divorced.

Harry worked for 60-plus years for Maceli Music Company.  He loved every Thursday traveling to bars on his route, repairing pool tables and jukebox machines.  In his spare time, he could be seen cruising through town in his truck.  He enjoyed 50s and 60s music and Western movies, especially John Wayne.  Harry was a generous man, willing to help anyone in need.

Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Marsh and Lisa Meek, both of Fort Scott; 4 grandchildren, Tyler, Tanner, and Courtney Meek, and Fernando “Ponch” Arellano; a brother, Charlie Meek (Helen), Richards, MO; a sister, Brenda Budd (Albert), Nevada, MO; ex-wife Bonne Meek, Fort Scott; an aunt, Martha Cook, Fort Scott; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Meek; a granddaughter, Remington Rose Meek; a brother, Tom Meek; and his parents.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Thursday evening November 21^st, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Cremation will follow.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Harry Lee Meek 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.

Karl E. Umphenour, 84, of Fort Scott, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, November 13, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1940, in Vernon County, Missouri, the son of Roy Ellsworth Umphenour and Lottie Belle (Kleitz) Umphenour. He married Sharon Kathleen Erie on April 25, 1959, in Fulton, Kansas. She preceded him in death on January 8, 2013.

Karl had a passion for sports. He loved watching any sport whether it be on TV or in person. Karl consistently attended his kids and grandkids’ sporting events. He loved cheering them on.

Karl is survived by his children, Shawn Umphenour, of Fort Scott, Karla Mullis and Brock, of Butler, Missouri, Brian Umphenour and Karen, of Moundville, Missouri, Krista Hope and Danny, of Nevada, Missouri, Eric Umphenour and Jennifer, of Pleasanton, Kansas, and Kyla Marchant and Reggie, of Lovell, Arkansas; a brother, David Umphenour, of Carson City, Nevada; a sister, Kay Vaughn, of Camdenton, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Sharon, Karl was also preceded in death by his parents.

Pastor Steve Russ will officiate funeral services for Karl at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, with burial following at the St. Michael’s Cemetery, in Fulton, Kansas.

The family will receive friends Monday evening November 18, 2024, 6-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tri-Valley Developmental Services 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.

Our Beloved, Debora Kay Roberts, born on May 18, 1960, in Lamar, Missouri as Debora Kay Walbuesser, formerly known as, Debbie (Madison), of Fort Scott, Kansas. Presently married to Paul Roberts since April 2008. Debbie quietly passed away after a long, hard battle with cancer on November 6, 2024.

She graduated from El Dorado Springs R-11 High School May 24, 1978.

Debbie spent her career as a claims processor for several different insurance companies, as they passed through Fort Scott.

Debbie loved life, full of energy, beautiful smile and twinkle in her pretty blue eyes, you could see the sincerity that she had when she interacted with others. A-bit of a little spitfire, in that small package, to be sure.

She dearly loved the outdoors, nature, gardening flowers (roses and hydrangea) and her Shih-Tzu puppy ‘Jasper’ and fishing.

Debbie is survived by her husband, Paul Roberts, her son Justin Madison, her daughter Amber Madison and her grandchildren Conner, Caden ,Cadence of Justin and Trinity of Amber, all of Fort Scott.

Memorial service will held at the home, 915 S Judson, Ft. Scott, Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO.