Fontressa Monique Foxx, age 39, a resident of Fort Scott, KS, died early Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at her home.  She was born September 22, 1983, in Fort Scott.  Fontressa graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 2002.  She worked as a CNA at Guest Home Estates.  She enjoyed needlepoint, listening to music, and spending time with her beloved dog “Tiny.”

Survivors include her mother, Anita Foxx, of the home, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.  She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Lakin Sidell Foxx, her father, and her grandparents.

There was cremation.  No public services are scheduled at this time.  Memorials are suggested to the Fontressa Foxx 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.

Dr. Richard L. “Dick” Spencer, DDS, age 77, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott.

He was born August 3, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Virgil W. Spencer and Dorothy Lee Spencer.  He graduated from the Ft. Scott High School and from Pittsburg State University.  He then went on to complete dental school at the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

He married Karlene K. Murn on October 12, 1971.

Dr. Spencer owned and operated his own dental practice in Ft. Scott for several years.  He later worked in the dental office of Dr. Max Patterson.  Dick will be remembered as a devoted husband and a loving father as he faithfully cared for his wife, Karlene and their son, Jonathan.

He was the last of his family.  Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Karlene on July 2, 2019, and his son, Jonathan, on November 7, 2000.  He was also preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Dorothy Spencer and his in-laws, Bill, and Becky Murn.

Private burial will take place at the Evergreen Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Joyce Lea Anthony, age 85, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away early Monday, November 21, 2022, at the Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

She was born November 28, 1936, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Thomas E. Phillips and Lucy A. King.  From an early age, Joyce was raised by her mother and step-father, Sherman Love.  Joyce graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1954.  She married Bill Anthony on May 24, 1963, at Ft. Scott.

When her daughter, Leota, was growing up, Joyce supported her musical endeavors.  She was also active with the Girl Scouts and helped with the PTA. Music was always an important part of Joyce’s life.  For many years she managed the Ernie Williamson’s Music Store located on North Main Street in Ft. Scott.  She also enjoyed listening to Leota’s music students work on their lessons.

Joyce loved to make blankets and quilts.  Many a child has been the recipient of one of Joyce’s baby blankets or hair bows.

She was a member of the Community of Christ Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Leota Lucy Anthony, of Ft. Scott and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, on January 11, 2004.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Billy Jay Anthony; her parents; a sister, Clara May Hawkins and two brothers, Robert Love and Johnny Love, Sr.

Robert and Cathy Clark will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 26^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Community of Christ 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.

Kevin Lee Darling, age 64, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Friday, November 18, 2022, at his home.  He was born November 20, 1957, in Ft. Scott, the son of Wallace Linden and Winona Cecile Frigo Darling.  He graduated from FSHS with the class of 1976.  Kevin worked for BNSF Railroad for 33 years until his retirement.  Through the years he also worked with his father at Darling, Inc.  Kevin enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing.  He was a big fan of KU basketball, Chiefs football, and Royals baseball.  He loved spending time with his family.  He was a friend of many.  Keving was a member of Elks Lodge, Knights of Columbus, and Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Survivors include his siblings, Rhonda Ross (David), Topeka, KS; Janice Darling, Blue Springs, MO; Wallace “Lindy” Darling, Belton, MO; and Susan Darling (Dewayne), Ft. Scott, KS; a stepson, Jeff Dean, Fayetteville, AR; nieces and nephews Allison Confer, Laura Hodson, Mitch Ross, Zack Cannon, Hunter Darling, Hannah Darling, Philip Moran, Michele Moran, and Jarrod Flanagan; an uncle, Rodell Darling, Ft. Scott; and numerous cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 30^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to Elks Lodge and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Daniel William Bruner, age 65, a resident of Bronson, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly, Friday November 11, 2022, at his home in Bronson.  He was born September 29, 1957, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Irwin William Bruner and Lucille Evelyn Gillispie Bruner.

Dan graduated from the Marmaton Valley High School with the Class of 1975.

He married Trisha Farr on April 20, 2009.

He had been employed by Copy Products in Iola, Kansas for nearly forty years.  He had made many friends and acquaintances while traveling the area as a copy technician.

When not working, Dan could often be found on the golf course. He also enjoyed coaching and working youth athletic events.

Survivors include his wife, Trisha, of the home in Bronson; two sons, Brett Bruner of St. Joseph, Missouri and Chad Bruner of Lawrence, Kansas; two step-children, Katie Avery (Jordan) of Kansas City, Missouri and Michael Rogers (Jessica) of Springfield, Missouri.  Also surviving is a brother, David Bruner (Penny) of Ottawa, Kansas.

Following cremation, a celebration of life will be held at Monday, November 21, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Freeman Presbyterian Church Life Center at 402 N. Harrison St. in Freeman, Missouri

.  Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association 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.

Ellen Marie Kruse, of Fort Scott, passed away Saturday evening, November 12, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi in Pittsburg. She was born on December 20, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the daughter of James Hewitt Miller and Willa Mae (Moore) Miller.

She married Fred Blair Kruse on June 4, 1971, in Mt. Vernon, Iowa and he preceded her in death on February 22, 2009.

Ellen is survived by her daughters, Tammy Baughn (James), of Moundville, Missouri, Tina Kerr, of Fort Scott, and Teresa Saunders (William), also of Fort Scott; three sisters, Linda Hartman, of Branson, Missouri, Alice Screws, of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Victoria Webber of Donna, Texas; ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Fort Scott National Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wreaths Across America 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.

Brian Scott McDaniel, age 49, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 7, 2022, at the Via Christi Emergency Room in Ft. Scott.  He was born December 14, 1972, in Ft Scott, the son of Darrell McDaniel and Linda Kay Dunlap McDaniel.  Brian received an Associates Degree from Ft. Scott Community College.  He was currently employed by Winvent.  Brian will be remembered for his mechanical ability; he was always willing to help friends and family with car repairs.  Brian enjoyed the outdoors.  He enjoyed kayaking, but he really enjoyed riding his motorcycle.  He often participated in patriotic rides with the American Legion.  Brian also enjoyed shooting pool and was an avid fan of the San Francisco ‘49ers.

Survivors include his children, Kris Nickelson (Meganeira) of Lawrence, Kansas, Donna Luther (Justin) of Nevada, Missouri, Bre Bockes (Marc) of Kansas City, Missouri, Lenora McDaniel (Lazerick) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Monica Rice, of Joplin, Missouri, Karah Beerbower of Ft. Scott, Angela McDaniel also of Ft. Scott and Brian Stumfoll of Nevada, Missouri and twenty grandchildren with another granddaughter on the way.  Also surviving are his father, Darrell McDaniel of Bentonville, Arkansas and a sister, Melissa McDaniel (Michael) of Bella Vista, Arkansas.  He was preceded in death by his mother and two sisters, Tammy Baglin and Angela Delaney.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 12^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Centerville Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Memorials are suggested to Care to Share 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.

Lois Lavon (Middleton) Cooney, age 89, a resident of Frontenac Medicalodge and formally of Ft. Scott, KS, left this world on Monday, November 7, 2022.

She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.  Lois was born to Lee Charles and Allie (Peterson) Middleton on February 3, 1933, in Pawnee, KS.  She graduated from Uniontown high School in 1951.  She married Alvin D. Cooney on November 25, 1953, at the Dry Ridge Baptist Church.  He preceded her in death on April 4, 1974.

After her husband retired from the Air Force in 1971, Lois returned to the area and worked for the Western Insurance Company as well as Newman-Young clinic.  Upon retiring, she worked for the Beacon until health issues forced her to move closer to her daughter in Frontenac.

Lois was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Garland, KS, and a past member of Eastern Star.  She enjoyed walking, reading, her church, volunteering and working at the Beacon, as well as spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include a son, Michael Cooney (Ruth), Galveston, TX; a daughter, Lori Mendicki (Patrick), Frontenac, KS; five grandchildren, Haley and Shawn Bugni, Frontenac, KS, Rachel and Jeff Paxton, Houston, TX, Kadin and Lauren Mendicki, Frontenac, KS, Tanner Mendicki, North Kansas City, MO, and Bradley Cooney, Galveston, TX; eight great-grandchildren, Kyndal, Reid, Kanton, and Emersyn Bugni, Trip and Holden Mendicki, Stella Cooney, and Ivy Paxton.  She is also survived by a brother Kenneth Middleton, Uniontown, KS, and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Carrie Elbrader, Carolyn Rourk, and Donna Williams, as well as a brother, David Middleton.

A special thanks to Pittsburg Guest Home Estates, Medicalodge Frontenac, and Gentiva Hospice especially Melissa and Sam.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, November 14^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

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

Memorials are suggested to either Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Alzheimer’s Association, or Gentiva Hospice, and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Judith Kay Long, age 78, resident of Edwardsville, KS, died Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Advent Health Hospital, Shawnee, KS.  She was born March 6, 1944, in Fort Scott, KS, the daughter of Daniel Ernest and Margaret Eugenia Johnson Henderson.

Judy worked for J.C. Penney Warehouse, Overland Park, KS in the returns department for 18 years until her retirement.  She enjoyed shopping for anything on sale and kept most of her purchases through the years.  She also like to visit on the telephone.

Survivors include two sons, Trent Long, OK, and Travis Long, Al; a sister, Mary Adamson, Fort Scott; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, Troy Long.

Graveside services will be held at 9:00 AM Wednesday, November 9^th, in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Fulton, KS.

Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.

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