Betty Jean Hall, age 91, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott.  She was born August 25, 1931, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Alfred Marion Wratchford and Myrtle “Sis” Coombs Wratchford.

Betty attended the Humboldt School west of Ft. Scott and went on to graduate from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1949.

She married Forrest E. “Slim” Hall in 1953.  Betty and Slim moved to Ft. Benning, Georgia where Slim was stationed with the United States Army.  They later returned to Ft. Scott in 1955.  Betty was employed as a machine operator for Key Industries for over forty years.

Survivors include her son, Danny Hall of Ft. Scott and several nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Slim Hall on January 8, 2019.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary L. Hurd.

Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 1:00 P.M. Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 12:30 until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to Integrity Hospice 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.

Carl Joe “Pete” Robinson, Jr., age 53, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Via Christi Emergency Room, Fort Scott.

Survivors include sons Du’Shaun Robinson (Courtney), Fort Scott, De’Vonte Robinson, Pittsburg, KS, and Bentley Williams; daughters Da’Nisha Robinson, Bronson, KS, Alexis Williams, and Jasmine Lynch; his mother, Helen Patterson, Fort Scott; fiancé Tabitha Lynch, Fort Scott; sisters Rudie Robinson, St. Louis, MO, and Gina Robinson-Booker (Bill) St. Louis, MO; grandchildren Jayden, Jordan, Khingston “King”, Khalil “Bubba”, Latayvius “TayTay”, Khyrie “KhyKhy”, and Ami’Yah “YahYah”; nieces Wendy Watkins, and Loretta Alexander; nephews Dominick Robinson, and John Whitworth, Jr.; and uncles Clarence Whitworth, and Morris Whitworth.

He was preceded in death by a son, Domonic Robinson, his father, Carl Joe Robinson, Sr., a brother John Edward Whitworth, Sr., and grandparents Buford Robinson, Sr., and Ruth Robinson.

Rev. George Proctor and Rev. Marty Dewitt will conduct funeral services at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 7th, at West Bourbon Elementary School Gym in Uniontown, KS. Burial will follow in the Bronson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until 11:00 AM at WBE. Memorials are suggested to the Pete Robinson 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.

John F. Enos, age 58, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Sunday, December 25, 2022, in Fort Scott. There was cremation. Memorial services will be announced later. Memorials are suggested to the John Enos 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.

Murrel Edward Phillips, age 95, a resident of St. Mary’s, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, in St. Mary’s.  He was born October 3, 1927, in Arcadia, Kansas, the son of J.C. Phillips  and Gracie Koppa Phillips.  Murrel attended Ft. Scott High School and graduated with the Class of 1945.

Soon after graduating, he joined the United States Navy where he served in the Pacific Theater until the end of World War II.

Following his service with the Navy, Murrel married Lucile M. Crystal on March 6, 1949, at the Cherry Grove Baptist Church south of Ft. Scott.  Murrel and Lucile had two children, Linda and Ronald.  In earlier years, Murrel was an active member of the Cherry Grove Baptist Church.  The family later moved to Kansas City where Murrel was employed by General Motors for thirty years.  While in Kansas City, he was a member of the Haven Baptist Church.

Following his retirement from General Motors, Murrel and Lucile returned to Ft. Scott where he worked for area farmers.  In 1992, they relocated to Baldwin City, Kansas and later to Wamego, Kansas, in 2017,  to be near their family.

Murrel thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grand kids and watching them participate in their various sports and activities.  He will be greatly missed by friends and family.

Survivors include his wife, Lucile; and his two children, Linda Sledd (Lynn) of Wamego, Kansas and Ronald Phillips (Pamela) of Hiawatha, Kansas; four grandchildren, Jamie Sledd, Shawn Phillips, Kyle Phillips and Kim Sledd Hall and their spouses.  Also surviving are fourteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Gracie Phillips and siblings, Clarence, Fredrick, Darrel, Mary Alice, Alpha, Wanda and Dee.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday, December 30^th at the Large Cemetery south of Ft. Scott.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:30 P.M. until leaving for the cemetery at 2:15 P.M. at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Cherry Grove Baptist 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

Lonny Ray Reasoner, age 69, resident of Wichita, KS, died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Loving Hearts Home Plus in Wichita.  He was born November 9, 1953, in Ft. Scott.  He attended schools in Moran, Bronson, and Uniontown, KS.  As a young man, he helped on the family farm.  Lonny also worked as a cook at the NuGrille restaurant, Tower Metal, and Bruce Marble Works.

He also served his country in the U. S. Navy.

After that, he spent many years working in salvage, as a tow truck operator, and a mechanic for used car dealerships.

Survivors include siblings Bill Clendinning, Salina, KS, Donna (Reasoner) Jurado, Pleasanton, TX, Tom Reasoner, Carthage, MO, Randy Reasoner (Sue), Fort Scott, KS, Connie (Reasoner) Hawkins (Paul) Carterville, MO, Sandy Reasoner, Eddie Swor (Janet) Pittsburg, KS, and Kelly Swor, Pittsburg, KS.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna, father Donald Lee Reasoner, stepmother Dorothy Reasoner, his mother Barbara (Mills) Duren, and 2 sisters, Sandra Clendinning, and Cheri Swor.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Friday, December 30^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

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

The family will receive friends from 10:30 until 11:30 prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Lonny Reasoner Memorial Fund 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 to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com

Lonny Ray Reasoner, age 69, resident of Wichita, KS, died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Loving Hearts Home Plus in Wichita.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Friday, December 30^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10:30 until 11:30 prior to the service.  Memorials are suggested to the Lonny Reasoner Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.

Rachael Kelly Morasch, age 54, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 22, 2022, at her home.

She was born December 17, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Gary Morasch and Nina C. Bertino Morasch.  Rachel grew up in Kansas City area.  Growing up, Rachael had great memories of traveling with her aunt and uncle around the country especially taking trips to New York City to visit her grandparents.

Rachel had worked in the medical claims business for over twenty years.  She was currently employed as a supervisor for Cobalt Med Plans.

Rachael lived a life dedicated to helping others.  She was devoted and loving single mother to her three children.  Rachael tried her best to make special memories with her family.  Her children have many recollections of Halloween antics, camping and canoeing trips, and especially of the many silly pranks she pulled on them over the years.

Rachael had a love for animals and was always willing to help an animal in need.  She was also an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and will remembered for her many pre-game rituals.

Later, Rachel provided care for her ailing mother, Nina, who passed away in May of this year.

Survivors include her three children, Devon Morasch (Christina) of Nevada, Missouri, Morgan Gordon (Ethan) of Gardner, Kansas and Chelsea Goff (David) of Ft. Scott, Kansas and five grandchildren, Quinton, Delilah, Waylon, Dawson and Shepard.  Also surviving are an uncle and aunt, Philip and Jeanette Bertino of Melbourne, Australia and a sister, Vivian Westphal (Mark) of Overland Park, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 31^st at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.

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

Memorials are suggested to the Paws and Claws Animal Shelter 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.

Fred Eugene Stinebaugh, Sr., age 87, a resident of Arcadia, Kansas, passed away early Friday, December 23, 2022, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.  He was born April 2, 1935, in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Myrtle Stinebaugh.

He first married Martha Porter on January 23, 1955.  Together they had five children.  The family lived in Indiana for several years prior to moving to Ft. Scott where Fred was employed as a truck driver.  He worked several years for Mid-Western Distribution and CFI Trucking.  He later did contract driving for the US Postal Service.

While living in Indiana, Fred volunteered his time with the Boy Scouts of America.  He enjoyed bowling and camping as well as watching Westerns and listening to country western gospel music.

Following Martha’s death in 2002, Fred married Maxine Winklepleck.  They enjoyed thirteen years of marriage until her death in 2017.

On April 10, 2021, he was united in marriage to Maudie Sherman.

He faithfully attended the Freedom Spirit Church and was active with the ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) Motorcycle Riders.  He also attended the Mulberry All Faith Church where he and his wife, Maudie, often shared their musical talents.

Survivors include his wife, Maudie, of the home; and his four children, Virginia Coulter of Mulberry, Kansas; Karen Loden (Bennie) of Ft. Scott, Kansas; Sherman Stinebaugh (Karen) also of Ft. Scott and Loren Stinebaugh of Junction City, Kansas.  Also surviving are a brother, James Drake, of Lafayette, Indiana and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

There was cremation.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.

Ray Hinderliter, 74, of Fort Scott, passed away December 4, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born July 3, 1948, in Larkin, Kansas, the son of Raymond Lee Hinderliter and Rose Esther (Buck) Hinderliter.

Philip graduated from Fort Scott High School with the Class of 1966. He served in the US Army National Guard, among other duties he served as a cook and retired in 2008 after twenty-seven years.

He also worked as a general handyman and mowed lawns in the Fort Scott area.

Philip is survived by two cousins; Carrol McCarthy of Norristown, Pennsylvania, and Gary Van Sickle and his wife Linda, of Fort Scott.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Following cremation, Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Maxine Rimbey, 96, of Fort Scott, passed away late Saturday evening, December 10, 2022, at The Horton House. She was born July 15, 1926, in Buffalo, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Richard Alford and Iona May (Smith) Alford.

She married Lee Roy Rimbey September 18, 1946, in Bolivar, Missouri, and he preceded her in death June 18, 2013.

Maxine owned and operated Rimbey’s Jewelry together with her husband until retiring in 1990. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a son, Gary Rimbey and his wife, Diane of Pittsburg, Kansas; two daughters, Evelyn Rimbey of Denver, Colorado, and Peggy Rimbey Stark, of Fort Scott; four grandchildren, Cortney Malpiede, Britney Malpiede, Nolan Stark, and Karley Stark; and a great-grandson, Rocco Red Feather.

In addition to her husband Lee, Maxine was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Nancy Rimbey McCreedy; a brother, Buell Alford; and an infant brother.

Pastor Christopher Eshelman will conduct funeral services at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church with burial following at the Fort Scott National Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home 6-7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, December 14, 2022.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Gary Lee Hooker, age 76, a resident of Bronson, KS, died Monday, December 5, 2022 at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was born March 28, 1946, in Hereford, Texas, the son of George Vernon Hooker and Peggy Minard. Gary graduated from Bronson High School with the class of 1964.

After graduation he joined the Army and served his country in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967.

After he returned home, he was employed as an over the road truck driver for many years.

Gary enjoyed small town life, spending time with his family and friends, and the company of one or two cats purring at his side.

He is survived by his brother George Welch and his wife Judy; nieces and nephews Justin Welch, Nicole Ward, and husband Mike, their children, Mikenna, Maci, and Myla, Ashley Slavin, and husband Roper, their children, Korbin and Kori, Chelsea Gumfory, and husband Josh, their children Nash and Riggs, Dakota Welch, and wife Mary.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Chris Hooker, a brother Jerry Dean Welch, two sisters, Claudia Ann Harrison and Patricia Jean Lopez.

Rev. Chuck Russel will conduct funeral services at 11:30 am Tuesday December 27, 2022 at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.