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.

 

 

Carol Jean Hiel “Tina Burns”, 56, of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at her home. She was born on February 28, 1966, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Melvin Lee and Shirley Jean (McCallum) Ransier.

 

Tina loved life and loved her family. She loved wolves and collected dreamcatchers, fingernail polish, and family photos. She enjoyed watching Days of our Lives, sitting at her dining room table, eating ice, and playing her “Family Farm Seaside phone game.”

Her favorite thing to do was spend time with Randy and the grandbabies. Tina was always just a phone call away, and faithfully kept up and checked on her family and friends every day.

 

Tina is survived by her life-partner of 27 years, Lawrence “Randy” Burns, of the home; a daughter, Brittany Burns, of Nevada, Missouri; a son, Christopher Hiel and wife Kasandra, of Pittsburg, Kansas; five brothers, Robert and his wife Debbie, Ernie, Billy, Jeff, and Danny, and one sister, Charlene, and ten grandchildren, Aleson, Ajaxx, Rilee, Anthony, Jason, and Lorrayne, Timothy, Jr., Savannah, Alexis, and Brayden.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Timothy Hiel; a brother, David Ransier, and two sisters, Kathy Marshall, and Mary Ransier.

Following cremation, the family will hold a Celebration of Life, for family and close friends at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

Ruth Rosamond Lowry of Richards MO, passed away peacefully at her home on July 8, 2022. Daughter of William Hugh and Mary (Neptune) Johnson, she was born January 1, 1931. She lived on the family farm at Eve MO until her marriage to Airman Albert Warren (“Budge”) Lowry on July 25, 1952.

To their union was born daughters, Lou Ellen and Carolyn and son, John. The family was dedicated to service with the United States Air Force until 1972. At that time, they returned to Richards to make their home. Prior to his unexpected death in 1973, Albert and Ruth made the first payment on their farm.

In 2011, she returned there to live out her life. In the years following her husband’s death, Ruth made her home in Nevada MO, Ottumwa IA, Wichita KS and Joplin MO.

Following graduation from Nevada High School in 1948 and receiving her teaching certificate from Pittsburg State, she held a variety of jobs beginning as a teacher in a one-room school and finishing her career as a supervisor with the Social Security Administration where she worked from 1973 until her retirement in 1990.

Ruth often marveled at the extraordinary life she was given, the places she traveled and the people she met. Her life was supported by her strong faith in God and she filled it with love and service for her family, friends and church communities. At the time of her passing, she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Nevada MO. Ruth will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by brothers James (J.W), Olan and Bernard and sister Lois Fritter.

She is survived by her brother Roy and his wife, Letha and sister in law Kay (Lynn) Johnson; Children: Lou Ellen, Joplin MO, Carolyn, Bryan TX, and John, Richards MO; Grandchildren: Marshal Lowry (Allison) Bryan, TX; Katie and James Moncivais, Austin, TX, Chris (Jessica) Moncivais, Marfa, Texas; Emily (Josh) Appeldorn Springdale AR, Erin (Tom) Evans Lenexa, KS; John (Kirby) Lowry Bartlesville, OK and Heather (Nathan) Glassman Denver CO; Great grandchildren: Isabella Appeldorn, Apollo Evans, Maelie, Georgie and Carmen Lowry and Ava Marie, Lucy, Joseph and Gemma Glassman.

At Ruth’s request, her body was donated to the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Burial will take place at a later date in the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas. 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.

Loretta Marie Swafford, age 82, resident of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Ft. Scott, KS, died Saturday, July 16, 2022, at AdventHealth Care Center, Overland Park, KS.

She was born February 26, 1940, in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Judson and Dorothy Merriman Careswell.  She married Virgil Peck on November 18, 1956.  They later divorced.  Loretta married Reo Swafford on March 22, 1992, in Wichita, KS.  He preceded her in death on December 9, 2006.

Loretta enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, and gardening.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She volunteered for Mother-to-Mother, Mercy Hospice and Our Father’s House.  Loretta was a member of Mercy Auxiliary, FCE, and the Red Hat Ladies.  She was a member of the Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene.

 

Survivors include 3 children, Charlotte Morris, Ft. Scott, KS, Virgil Peck, Jr. and wife Tamara, Havana, KS, and Daniel Peck and wife Brooke, Tyro, KS; 2 brothers, Jud Careswell, Albuquerque, NM, and Monty Careswell, Windsor, CO; a sister, Judi Williams, Yukon, OK; 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and one on the way.

Besides her husband, Reo, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ted Careswell; an infant daughter, Janet Marie Peck; and her parents.

 

Rev. Virgil Peck will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Friday, July 22^nd, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to either Gideons or Fort Scott Christian Heights 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.

Marnie Marie Finney, age 52, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at her home. There was cremation. The family will announce a memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main.

Harry Dee Carpenter, age 86, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at his home.  He was born January 2, 1936, in Pleasanton, Kansas, the son of Harry F. Carpenter and Emogene McCoach Carpenter.  Harry attended Pleasanton schools and graduated in 1954.

He joined the U. S. Navy that same year.  Harry married Janet Rae Hurd on May 23, 1961, in Ft. Scott.  Following their marriage, Harry and Janet made their home at various military bases throughout the United States including Hawaii.  Harry received numerous medals from serviced performed as a Hospital Corpsman while serving with the United States Marines on his second tour of Vietnam.  Harry retired after twenty years of service in 1974, as a Hospital Man First Class serving with both the U. S. Navy and the U. S. Marines.  He later returned to Ft. Scott and graduated from the Ft. Scott Community College in 1978.  He was later employed by Mayco Ace Hardware, Tri-Valley Developmental Services and as a driver for Mercy Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, Janet, of the home; two sons, Jon Carpenter (Kim) of Ft Scott and Jim Carpenter (Diane) of Olathe, Kansas; nine grandchildren, Jana Johnson (Michael) of Ft. Scott, Kyle Carpenter (Anna), of Erie, Kansas, Jon Thomas Carpenter (Rachel), of Ft. Scott, Kelsey Young (Drew) of Bentonville, Arkansas, Crystal Haro (Jamin) of Overland Park, Kansas, Mark Feagins of Joplin, Missouri, Adrian Ariana and Jayden Carpenter, all of Olathe, Kansas and five great-grandchildren, Randell and Liam Johnson, Evelyn Carpenter, Macy and Micah Haro.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Louise Licklider and a brother, Larry Carpenter.

According to Harry’s wishes, there was cremation.  No services are planned at this time.

Burial with military honors will take place at a later date in the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Department, the Ft. Scott Police Department or the Paralyzed Veterans of America 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.

Bettie Lou Crays DuVall, age 91, resident of Lockwood, MO, formerly of Ft. Scott, KS, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Lockwood.

She was born October 11, 1930, in Hiattville, KS, the daughter of Harold I. and Audrey M. Loudenback Crays.  Bettie moved to Ft. Scott around the age of 16 to attend high school and work part time.  During her senior year, she met Herbert “Gene” DuVall.  They would be married on September 4, 1949, in Ft. Scott.  He preceded her in death on May 10, 2015.

Besides being a full-time homemaker, Bettie also became proficient with home renovation and decoration. She was a self-taught seamstress and a master gardener.  She helped with the Bourbon County Extension Office, participated in the Homes for the Holidays tours, and was a member of P.E.O. and the First United Methodist Church.

 

Survivors include a daughter, Tanya DuVall-Haubein and husband David, Lockwood, MO; a sister, Helen Davenport and husband Jim, Aurora, NE; a granddaughter, Ann Owen and husband Brady, Lockwood, MO; 4 nieces, Lori Barrett, Debra Masur, Marilyn Gilstrap, and Carolyn VanSantan; and several cousins.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a bother Harold Crays, Jr., and his wife Dorothy; a nephew, Justin Davenport; and her parents.

 

Rev. Christopher Eshelman will conduct funeral services at 10:30 AM Monday, July 18^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

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

Burial will take place at 9:00 AM Tuesday, July 19^th, at the U. S. National Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to either the First United Methodist Church or American Legion Post #25 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.

 

 

 

 

Sarah Kathrine “Kay” Jackson, age 92, a resident of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Overland Park.  She was born June 19, 1930, in Ft. Scott, Kansas the daughter of L.C. Jackson and Kathrine E. Harris Jackson.  She grew up in Ft. Scott and graduated from the Ft. Scott High School.  She went on to become a para legal where she worked for the Austin and Spears Law Firm.

 

She is survived by her sister, Virginia Keal of Overland Park; a nephew, Bobby Jackson (Dara) of Ft. Scott and two nieces, Debora Barnes (Jim), Ash Grove, Missouri and Mary K. Auler (Leonard) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Also surviving are several great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robert E. Jackson and a nephew, Bryan “Kent” Keal.

 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 16^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in 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.

Martha Ann Meinsen Scott, age 75, a resident of Fort Scott, passed away on July 5, 2022, after a short and devastating battle with Cancer.

 

She was born on December 5, 1946, to Erwin William Meinsen and Dorothy Caldwell Meinsen in Kansas City, Missouri.

 

Martha graduated from Raytown High School in 1964 and enjoyed working as a young woman in Kansas City.

 

In November 1969, she went on a blind date that turned into a lifelong commitment lasting 52 years.  During that first date, Jim and Martha danced the night away and bonded over their shared love of a very specific brand of cigarettes (Benson Hedges Menthol) and their favorite Beatle (George Harrison).  Jim showed up the next day at Crown Drugstore where Martha worked and asked for a second date.  Martha decided to host Jim and cooked him an unbelievable meal.  He proposed and within 2 weeks of meeting, they were married.  They eloped at City Hall in Kansas City, Missouri on November 26, 1969.  They chose Thanksgiving weekend because they would have 4 days off and it would be a convenient way to meet the family.

 

Jim and Martha lived in Kansas City and moved to Nevada, Missouri in 1972.  Martha began a 27 year career as a Personnel Officer at the Nevada Habilitation Hospital where she became best friends with Shirley Ann Bastow – a friendship that lasted 50 years.  While in Nevada, Martha was active in many organizations including St. Paul Lutheran Church as a Sunday school teacher, organizer of salad and potluck luncheons, and volunteer in the office.  She also held various leadership roles with the Jaycee wives at the local and state level.  Jim and Martha were very active outdoors people spending their weekends camping, canoeing, and trout fishing.  Martha also started another role that she excelled at – as Mom to Sarah born in 1976.

 

Jim, Martha, and Sarah moved to Fort Scott in 1988.  In addition to work, Jim and Martha opened Scotty’s Wine and Spirits on National and operated the establishment for over 15 years winning the Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award for their commitment and impact to the community.  Martha continued working at the Nevada Habilitation Center until she retired in 1999.  She retired early to fulfill her lifelong dream of being a homemaker for her treasured home (named Linderhof) – cooking, cleaning, gardening, and documenting all of her adventures through her weekly columns in the Fort Scott Tribune and Nevada Daily Mail, as well as other publications and her blog – Lines from Linderhof.

In 2013 and 2015, Martha realized the role she was born for – as Nana to Granddaughters, Lucy, and Piper.  As a Nana, she hosted so many tea parties (with pinkies up always and with fancy hats), crafted, baked, played cards and board games and was always ready for just about anything that Lucy and Piper could dream up.

 

Martha was deeply rooted in the Fort Scott community, and she became incredibly active in so many organizations and activities.  She was committed to her church, Trinity Lutheran, serving as head of the kitchen and food committee and organizing events, helping in the office, and volunteering any way to support the church.  She loved being a member of the FU Chapter of PEO and also loved her sisters and happily served as President.  Martha was an avid reader going through a book a day in retirement which led to her serving on the Board of the Fort Scott Public Library.  She loved the history of Fort Scott and was a founding member for the organization Friends of the Fort and was awarded a lifetime membership for her service.  She also was President of the Kansas City chapter of to the Daughters of Union Veterans (DUV).  She was also a member of the DAR and loved doing historical family research.  She was a passionate gardener becoming a Certified Kansas Master Gardener and founding the Garden Club of Fort Scott.  Martha was renowned for her cooking and became a founding member of the Cookbook Club and Birthday Club.  She was known for baking and decorating thousands of cookies or whipping up cakes or pies in support of many fundraisers.  While not a member herself, she also supported husband Jim’s efforts as a Rotarian helping with potato feeds, spaghetti feeds, and doing ALL of the cooking for Oktoberfest for 19 years – arguably, one of the most festive Rotary events.  She was a pet parent to many beloved dogs including most recently Doogie and Molly who are now living with her Granddaughters in Minnesota.  Her love of animals led her to coordinate, raise funds, and help build the Dog Park now located at Gunn Park.  She was a member of many sewing groups and was always working on a needlepoint or sewing project – usually for her beloved Granddaughters – making their annual Christmas Ornaments or custom Halloween Costumes.  For all of her commitment to the community, she and husband, Jim together won the Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award which was one of her proudest achievements.

 

Survivors include:  her husband, Jim Scott and 1 daughter and her family:  Sarah and Andrew Punch and their daughters Lucy and Piper of Excelsior, Minnesota.  Additional survivors include Martha’s brother, David Meinsen (Lee’s Summit, MO) and his 3 daughters.  Jennifer and Todd Rains and their daughter Alexandra (Sarasota, FL), Stacy and Brian Hitchcock and their daughter Kayleigh (Pleasant Hill, MO), Crystal and David Blackburn and their son Dawson (Pleasant Hill, MO).

 

A memorial service will be held at 9:30 AM Monday, July 11^th at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at Fort Scott National Cemetery.

The family will receive family and friends at a visitation Sunday, July 10^th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, please support an organization important to Martha.  Her family suggests either Friends of the Fort or Trinity Lutheran Church 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.

 

Mary Elizabeth Darling, age 91, a resident of Ft. Scott, KS, passed away on July 5, 2022, at Guest Home Estates, Ft. Scott.

 

Mary was born on March 4, 1931, on a farm a mile south of Uniontown, KS, the second of four daughters of Roy and Mildred McKee.  She attended the Uniontown school system with her elementary education taking place in a one room schoolhouse.  She was married to Rodell “Rodie” Darling on April 29, 1950, in Uniontown.

 

Well known throughout Ft. Scott, Mary had a long and varied work career.  One of her first jobs as a young woman was at Key Work Clothes.  She also worked at the Quincy Lumber Yard, the First Methodist Church office, the USD 234 Board of Education office, Whiteside’s grocery store, and the Bourbon County Vehicle Tag office.  At one time she was also a real estate agent.

 

Mary enjoyed many activities throughout her life and could often be seen walking throughout Ft. Scott.  Beginning in the mid-1970’s Mary and Rodie became accomplished square dancers and participated extensively as members of the Iza Stompers Square Dance Club.  Mary’s biggest joy in life was her family and on numerous occasions she traveled near and far to be with them.

 

Survivors include her husband Rodell, of the home; one son, Clay Darling (Virginia), Pittsburg, KS; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Hope Darling (Ryan), Pittsburg, and Linden Reid Collins (Austin), Dallas, TX; three great grandchildren, Eden Darling, Pittsburg, Ruby Darling Collins and Reid Yeager Collins, Dallas; her sister Esther Holt, Uniontown; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Linda Sue Collins; and two sisters, Maxine Ebberts and Carol Mix.

 

Mary was loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

 

Services will be conducted at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 9^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to Guest Home Estates 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.