Marvin Lee Taylor, 81, of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away at his home Friday, August 5, 2022. He was born August 3, 1941, in Fort Scott, the son of Joseph Marvin and Geneva Francis (Hall) Taylor. He married Dorothy Nell Bloesser on November 26, 1966, in Redfield, Kansas, and she survives of the home.

 

Marvin served in the US Army from November 7, 1963, until being released from active duty on November 5, 1965. He worked for the railroad, retiring after 36 years. He was a member of Post 25 American Legion and Color Guard and the First Southern Baptist Church in Fort Scott.

 

In addition to his wife Dorothy, Marvin is also survived by his children; Marvin Lee Taylor, Jr., of Dallas, Texas, Evan Randall “Randy” Taylor (Kayla), of Fort Scott; two sisters, Leanna Taylor, of Fort Scott, Nancy Holt, of Uniontown, Kansas; a brother, Kenny Blake (RoAnn), of Redfield, Kansas; four grandchildren, Dayton Lee Taylor (Lauren), of Manhattan, Kansas, Kyle Mitchell, Courtney Shelton, and Jackson Marlow, all of Fort Scott; and nine local nieces and nephews, Rick Taylor, Bill Taylor, Quentin Taylor, Lisa Ziegler, Dennis Ziegler, Chad Holt, Bryan Holt, Kerri Snyder, and Eric Shoemaker.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father Kenneth Blake, a brother, Richard Taylor, and a sister, Joyce Ziegler.

 

Pastor James Collins will conduct funeral services at 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 12, 2022, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, with burial following at the Fort Scott National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening, August 11, 2022, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Post 25 American Legion or First Southern Baptist 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.

 

Elizabeth Ann Hall, age 58, loving mother of two children, Amanda Knorr and Willis Hall and granddaughter Jessica Knorr, passed away in the early hours Friday, August 5, 2022, due to kidney failure, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS.

She was born on May 20, 1964, in Fort Scott, KS, the daughter of Barbara Kramer May.  Elizabeth had one brother, Michael May.  She was a loving and caring mother and nana.  She loved her two children and was so excited when she became a grandmother in 2016.  She spoiled her granddaughter who was the world to her.  Elizabeth loved watching movies, listening to music, and hanging out with her family, especially her granddaughter.  She will be greatly missed.

Survivors include two children, Amanda Knorr and husband Robert, Junction City, KS, and Willis Hall, Ft. Scott; and a granddaughter, Jessica Knorr.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara May, a brother, Michael May, and her husband Charles Hall.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 10^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until service time Wednesday morning at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Elizabeth Hall Memorial Fund 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.

Stephen Joseph Doherty (Stevie, Duff), 62, passed in his sleep surrounded by his family members at The University of Kansas Hospital after a lengthy illness on August 3, 2022.  Stevie was born September 13, 1959, son of Bernard Doherty and Delores (Walker) Doherty in Fort Scott, Kansas.

 

He attended grade school at St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1977.  He was a big sports fan throughout his life and loved the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Notre Dame football, and the Kansas Jayhawks.  He loved competition and played football, baseball, chess, poker, golf, and tried hard to play basketball.  He also loved fishing, reading and history.  He read all the classics from Tolstoy to Hemingway.  After graduation, he attended Pittsburg State University for some time before starting his career in the construction business as a tuck pointer and mason.  He worked for Mid-Continental Waterproofing Company, Landmark Restoration (for his brother, Ed) Midland Restoration,  and started his own company for a short time called Over All Restoration with the slogan “Overall the best, Overall the rest”.  His work took him all over the United States, and some of the notable places he worked on included the Jefferson Davis Memorial in Kentucky, the State Capitol of Texas in Austin, the John Hancock building in Chicago, and Union Station in Kansas City.

 

He was one of eleven children and is survived by nine brothers and sisters, Judith Maura (Larry), Nassau, Bahamas, Darlene Doherty, Margaret Humphrey (Merl), Barbara Woodward, Dan Doherty (Marie), Don Doherty (Roxie), Brian Doherty, Denise Doherty Brezik (David), all of Fort Scott, Michelle Youngdoff (Ron Crady), Overland Park, KS; sister-in-law Betty Doherty, St. Louis, and over 40 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Delores (Walker) Doherty, brother, Ed Doherty, nephew, Todd Woodward, great nephews, Elijah Doherty, Gabriel Stinson, Jacob Daley, and great nieces, Maggie Daley, and Jules Daley.

 

Stevie had a big heart and was a wonderful caretaker for his mom in her later years at home and at the nursing home.  He not only visited her at the nursing home, but also took time to visit with everyone in the day room to make sure residents had someone to talk to.  He was also proud of his role as mentor and coach to his nephew, Jeffrey Doherty.

Steve knew no stranger and was a skilled conversationalist, storyteller and comedian (or so he thought).  He had so many friends.  He was a member of the Elks Lodge and the “Holmtown Crew”. Steve was also a member of Mary Queen of Angels Church.

 

Father Bob McElwee will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6^, 2022, at Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Fort Scott, Kansas with burial following at St. Mary’s Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

After the burial, everyone is invited for lunch and social at the John F. Kennedy Gymnasium.

The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. Friday evening, August 5, 2022, at the funeral home with a visitation immediately following.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church or 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, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

 

Stephen Joseph “Steve” Doherty, 62, of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday morning, August 3, 2022, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

 

Father Robert McElwee will celebrate the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, with burial following at St. Mary’s Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

The Rosary will take place 5:30 p.m. Friday evening, August 5, 2022, at the funeral home with a visitation immediately following.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church or 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, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

Thomas Edwin Powell, age 82, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Wednesday, August 03, 2022, at his home.  He was born June 21, 1940, in Hiattville, KS, the son of Albert and Sara Hixon Powell.  He married Beatrice June Combs on July 3, 1959, in Ft. Scott.  She preceded him in death on November 22, 2020.

Tom worked for the Ft. Scott Fire Department for 30 years.  He operated his own ranch for 50 years.  Tom also owned and operated Fort Scott Motors on Wall Street.  He was a hard working yet loving man.  He loved spending time with his family on Sunday afternoons.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church.

 

Survivors include his children, Jerry Powell, Ft. Scott, Sherri Clark and husband Myron, Mt. Pleasant, NC, and Melany Felt, Ft. Scott; 2 sisters, Mary Estenson, Americus, KS, and Anna Smith, Ft. Scott; 9 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Powell, Jr., 2 grandsons, Scott Felt and Joe Johnson, and 4 brothers, George, Joe, Wayne, and Don Powell.

 

Rev. Ken Ansell will conduct funeral services at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 6^th, at the First Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in the Lath Branch Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Fireman’s Fund 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.

Pauline “Polly” Louise (Gordon) Alsop, affectionately known by family members as “Red”, 99, formerly of Fort Scott, passed away Friday morning, July 29, 2022, at Infinity Park Nursing Home in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born February 8, 1923, in Eve, Missouri, the daughter of John Worth and Lillian Lola (Kearns) Gordon. She married Harold Dean Alsop February 8, 1941, in Girard, Kansas, and he preceded her in death June 18, 1997.

She worked for several years at the Bourbon County Tag Office. She was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church, White Shrine of Jerusalem, and Order of the Eastern Star.

Polly was kind and tender-hearted. She had a love for children and animals. She loved to play bridge with lady friends in both Fort Scott and Clinton. And she was particularly fond of playing Rook with all her family members – always had a Rook game going! She loved watching the Royals and Chiefs on TV.

Polly welcomed anyone to her table – there was always an extra plate. She loved to bake and cook and give to friends and neighbors during the holidays. She was known for her pies; “Polly’s Pies” and always had homemade ice cream. Polly was always cooking for a house full of family members and their friends! She was known far and wide by dozens of high schoolers as ‘Aunt Polly’ and her house was always the gathering place of all the kids.  Polly helped with MYF, Cub Scouts, Campfire; a little league baseball coach, homeroom mother…she did it all.

Polly also loved to sew and made clothes and costumes for her children and grandkids and made beautiful formals for her daughter Sue.

Polly is survived by her children, Gordon Dean Alsop, of Overland Park, Kansas; Ronald Dale Alsop, of Clinton, Missouri; and Paula Sue Black, also of Overland Park; five grandchildren, Kimberly DuVall, of Overland Park, Kansas; Michael Alsop, of Highland Ranch, Colorado; Hayley Bleck-Nemec, of Prairie Village, Kansas; Morgan Alsop, of Jacksonville, Florida; and Spencer Alsop, of Ocala, Florida; and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband Harold, Polly was also preceded in death by her parents, eight brothers, and three sisters.

Rev. Chris Eshelman will conduct graveside services at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the Fort Scott National Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Thomas W. “Tom” Madison, 56, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, as the result of a brain injury sustained in a motorcycle accident in Kansas City, Kansas on July 23, 2022. Tom was born July 6, 1966, son of William “Bill” Madison and Margie (Peterson) Madison in Fort Scott, Kansas.

Tom lived in Fort Scott during his early childhood before the family moved to Adrian, Missouri, then Columbus, Kansas to further his father’s career as a teacher and a coach.

The family returned to Fort Scott during Tom’s sixth-grade year. He attended Fort Scott schools through graduation from Fort Scott High School in 1984, where he was active in FFA. He earned his associate degree from Fort Scott Community College in 1986 where he was on the Rodeo Team and the Livestock Judging Team. He then attended Kansas State University, earning his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education in 1990.

After graduating from Kansas State, Tom taught two years of high school agriculture and FFA in Lewiston, Nebraska, then moved to Paxico, Kansas where he managed the Tiffany Springs Ranch, then the Laflin Ranch in Olsburg, Kansas.

He returned home to Fort Scott in 1995. He worked for Mid-Continental Restoration for several years before returning to teaching agriculture and FFA for two years in Pleasanton, Kansas.

In the mid-2000’s Tom began Madison Trucking and had been in the business of contracting to haul cattle since that time. In recent years, he also worked for his cousin Billy Madison at Spring Hill Pork Processors.

Tom (and Lindsay) Madison have two daughters, Kendall, and Lauren, who he spent a great time with during their 4-H years showing swine and other livestock at the Bourbon County Fair as well as traveling to shows in a regional series, the Kansas State Fair, and the American Royal.

He spent many years during and after college competing in rodeos and team ropings where he developed many close friendships that lasted a lifetime.

If any family or friends ever needed a hand, he could build or fix about anything and was always willing to help. He could strike up a conversation with anyone, knew someone everywhere he went, and could be heard anywhere nearby with his big laugh.

Tom is survived by his daughters Kendall and Lauren, and their mother Lindsay. His mother Margie Madison, all of Fort Scott; and his brother-in-law Robert Handke of Leavenworth, Kansas. Also surviving are aunts and uncles of the Madison family Nora Karleskint, Norma Kramer, Warren Madison, Cathy (Pat) Thomas, Frank (Deb) Madison, Claude Madison; aunts and uncles of the Peterson Family Mary Lou Schafer, Frank Peterson, Von (Susan) Peterson, Verna May “Sissy” (Jay) Mall, and Edith Peterson (wife of late Harry “Sonny”) and many cousins and other extended family.

He was preceded in death by his late wife Talitha “Tally” Brown Madison; father, Bill Madison; sister Angela Madison Handke; aunts Carol (Madison) Lefever and Joyce Peterson; uncles Harry “Sonny” Peterson, Pat Peterson, Bill Peterson, Ben Karleskint and Bill Kramer; and cousin Todd Madison.

The family will receive visitors on Sunday, August 7^, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by a memorial service on Monday, August 8 at 10 a.m., both at Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel in Fort Scott.

Burial will take place in Centerville Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Cowboys for Cancer Crisis Fund in honor of late friend Doug Hazelbaker, or to the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation 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.

Ronald Eugene Love, age 53, a resident of rural Deerfield, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. He was born December 6, 1968, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the son of Robert Sherman Love and Patricia Ann Johnson Love. Ron graduated from the Ft. Scott High School.

He married Jelene Bower on June 30, 2001, in Ft. Scott. In earlier years, Ron had worked for his family’s business, Love’s Trash Service. He later worked for Superior Wheels in Pittsburg, Kansas. Ron was a devoted husband and father. He will be remembered for his patient attitude toward his children. He enjoyed racing and for a time owned his own racecar. He was also a great fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and the KU Jayhawks.

Survivors include his wife, Jill, of the home; and his four children, Alyson Love of Ft. Scott, Quentin Love of Nevada, Missouri and Gavin Love and Evan Love both of the home; his mother, Pat Love of Ft. Scott, a brother, Bob Love (Patty) of Ft. Scott, a niece, Maggie Love and a nephew, Rob Love (Jennifer). Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Amelia Bower of Deerfield, three brothers-in-law, Rick Jones of Ft. Scott and Tony Bower and Jason Bower (Thabena) all of Deerfield and several nieces and nephews on the Bower side of the family as well as a good friend, Paul Scrivener (Bridget) of Ft. Scott.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Love, Sr., father-in-law, John Bower and his brother-in-law, Doug Bower.

Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 5^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 9 A.M. until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel. 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.

Edward Rice McDaniel, age 88, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at his home.  He was born March 3, 1934, the son of Frank and Alta Richards McDaniel.  Ed served in the United States Navy for 4 years.  He married Barbara Russell on June 3, 1956, in Hunt City, IL.  She preceded him in death on November 30, 2017.

For several years, Ed farmed with Barbara in Illinois.  They later would begin truck driving together for the next 25 years. Following driving for commercial companies, Ed turned to teaching truck driving at Fort Scott Community College for the next 15 years until retirement.  He enjoyed cattle, horses, and vegetable gardening.

 

Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Remlinger, Ft. Scott; a sister, Anna Belle Lambird, Newton, IL; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Gretchen McDaniel; a son, Edward McDaniel; 2 brothers, Robert, and Jerry McDaniel; and a sister, Geneva Matar.

 

A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Friday July 29^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Cremation will take place following with burial later in the Brockville Cemetery, Newton, Illinois.

Memorials are suggested to Elks Lodge #579 for Christmas Baskets 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 guest book at cheneywitt.com.

 

 

Bernard Lee Rauschenberger, “Bud”, 75, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, in Fort Scott, Kansas, surrounded by loved ones at his home at the time of his death. He was born October 31, 1946, in Butler, Pennsylvania, the son of William Frank and Jeanette (Raybuch)

Rauschenberger. He married Nolene Mochel October 12, 1962, in Butler, Pennsylvania. They were married for over 50 years, and she preceded him in death. Out of that union were born four children.

 

Bud was a Jack of All Trades – Master of Some; he was a pastor, Bible School worker, Missionary, truck driver, caretaker, and autobody technician.

 

Bud is survived by his son, Brian (Jamie) Rauschenberger, of Jackson, Kentucky, and their children, Jessica (Jonathan) Barthelemy, Benjamin Rauschenberger (deceased), Brooke (Jeremy) Wright; daughter, Lisa (Robert) Price of Elwood, Indiana, and their children, Lacy Massey, Cody (Elizabeth) Price, Leeza (Jordan) Jackman, Kyle Price, LeAnn Price; daughter, Amy (Nathan) Bryant, of Fort Scott, Kansas, and their children, Amanda (Chris) Pierre, Nolan (Shelly) Bryant, Nathaniel (Emily) Bryant, Nicholas (Rhonda) Bryant; son, David (Mindy) Rauschenberger of Carmel, Indiana, and their children, Cory Rauschenberger (deceased), Audrey Rauschenberger, Tyler Rauschenberger, Grace Rauschenberger, Emma Rauschenberger. He is also survived by a brother, Frank Rauschenberger, three sisters, Joyce Benson, Linda Powell, and Sally Sebak, and sixteen great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Nolene, Bud was also preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, Benjamin Rauschenberger, and Cory Rauschenberger, and two sisters, Cathy McNight, and Peggy Turano, and a brother, James Rauschenberger.

 

Endearingly called Bud, he was loved by many. He lived a life for Jesus Christ and made Heaven his home for all eternity. His life story and conversion was aired on the Unshackled program, #3680.

We as a family plan to see him again! We are coming Mama & Papaw, so make room – this is just a “see ya later!”

A Celebration of Life is being planned for October 29, 2022, at Mt. Zion Bible School in Ava, Missouri.   Local arrangements are under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

 

 

Illah May (Mason) Parsons, 89, of Fort Scott, passed away late Tuesday evening, July 19, 2022. She was born April 18, 1933, in Uniontown, Kansas, the daughter of Lester Dewey and Myrtle May (Ludlum) Mason. She married Earl Wesley Parsons on December 14, 1954, in Miami, Oklahoma, and he preceded her in death October 13, 1990.

 

Illah worked in Data Input for the Western Insurance, and retired from American States Insurance in 1987.

 

Survivors include her sons Wayne Parsons and his wife Sheretta, and Jerry Parsons and wife Neicha, both of Fort Scott, and Dale Parsons and wife Cheryl, of Olathe, Kansas; a brother, Harold Mason and his wife Peggy, of Peculiar, Missouri; a sister, Leona Fails of San Jose, California; five grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Earl, she was also preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Kenneth Mason.

 

Rev. Ken Ansell will conduct Funeral Services at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, with burial following at the Fort Scott National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Mercy Pediatric Cardiology Unit 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.