Patricia C. Wynn, age 60, a resident of Bronson, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Allen County Hospital Emergency Room in Iola, Kansas. She was born January 30, 1963, in Joliet, Illinois, the daughter of Charles C. Bullington, Jr. and Claudia Burks Bullington. She married Jimmie Wynn on November 9, 1984. Patricia was a devoted wife and mother. She worked hard to become a licensed CNA and later graduated from Ft. Scott Community College and became an RN. Patricia worked at area nursing homes and hospitals. She loved animals and was always willing to take care of a dog or cat in need. Patricia had given her life to Christ and was doing her best to serve and follow Him. She was a member of the Rinehart Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband, Jimmie, of the home; four sons, Brett Russell (Cassidy) of Walnut, Kansas, Travis Wynn (Daisy Harding) of Moran, Kansas, Nicholas Wynn (Jessica) of Bronson, Kansas and Matthew Wynn (Elora Bartlett) also of Bronson and six grandchildren, Sara, Hunter and Cheyenne Russell, and Madison, Brycen and Remington Wynn. Also surviving are two brothers, Charles Bullington and Thomas Bullington. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Brandon Wynn.

Rev. Kevin Moyers will conduct a memorial service at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 12th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Private burial will take place at a later date in the Bronson Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Patricia Wynn Memorial Fund 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.

Castiel Alistair Grubb, 8-month-old, son of Phillip Grubb and Haley Ford, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Via Christi Emergency Room in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born April 12, 2023, at Overland Park, Kansas. He was named after an angel, was an angel here on earth and he is now an angel in Heaven. His name, Castiel Alistair, has the meaning, “My Cover is God, Defender of the People.” Castiel was born a month early and had to fight to live. He spent two weeks in the NICU and seldom cried. He will be remembered for his laid-back personality who was always satisfied and content. Not only did he love his parents, but he also dearly loved his brothers. He had a variety of nicknames, such as Cas, Bebe. Despite his brief life, he made a significant impact and made memories that will last a lifetime. He was loved and cherished abundantly by many.

Survivors include his parents, Phillip Grubb and Haley Ford and two brothers Ryker and Shepard Grubb. Also surviving are grandparents, Joel and Angela Grubb, Barbara and Jason Falbo, Leslie Keaton and Dwight and Lana Miller and great-grandmothers, Marjorie Turner and Wanda Keaton and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents Terry and Vicky Ford and his numerous great-grandparents.

Pastor Dale Samuels will conduct funeral services at 1:30 P.M. Thursday, January 11th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Following funeral services there will be cremation and private burial will take place at a later day at the Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Castiel Grubb Memorial Fund 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.

Patricia C. Wynn, age 60, a resident of Bronson, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Allen County Hospital in Iola, Kansas.

Rev. Kevin Moyers will conduct a memorial service at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 12^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will take place at a later date in the Bronson Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Patricia Wynn Memorial Fund 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.

Castiel A. Grubb, 8 month old son of Phillip Grubb and Hailey Ford, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Via Christi Emergency Room in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Thursday, January 11^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Following services there will be cremation and a private burial will take place at a later date in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Castiel Grubb Memorial Fund 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.

Julia Haggard, age 50, a resident of Pittsburg, Kansas passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 6, 2024, at her home.  Services will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.

Dustin Ray Wiggans, age 46, resident of Knox City, TX formerly of Fort Scott, KS passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2023, at his home. There was cremation.

Interment in the U. S. Natioal Cemetery will take place at 1:30 PM Tuesday, January 16^th.  Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Words of remembrance may be left online at cheneywitt.com.

Arlene Joan Thomson, age 83, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away to a better place on December 5, 2023.  She was under hospice care at her daughter and son-in-law’s home.  Abana, Thaddeus, and their two daughters, Sarah and Zipporah, together gave her wonderful care until her time on earth was over.

Survivors include one brother, Ronald Williams (Jane) of Ft. Scott; a son, Mark Thomson (Shin-Shin) of Las Vegas; two daughters, Abana Stephenson (Thaddeus) of Las Vegas and Leah Yamazaki of California; four grandchildren, Sarah, Zipporah and Leah Stephenson and Wade Yamazaki.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred “Bill” Thomson, her parents, Orman and Lula Williams and a brother, Donald “Pete” Williams.

The Rosary will be recited at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 13^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. A memorial service will immediately follow the Rosary.

A private burial will take place at a later date at the Worsley Cemetery west of Bronaugh, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Paws & Claws 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.

Virginia Louise Martin, age 91, resident of Lee’s Summit, MO, and formerly of Fort Scott, KS, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Wilshire at Lakewood Rehabilitation Center in Lee’s Summit.  Virginia Hockett was born February 11, 1932, in Bronson, KS, the daughter of Ray Carlton Hockett and Edna Jessie Thompson Hockett.

She married Melvin Martin on October 3, 1953.  She had two children and spent most of her married life as a housewife.  Virginia worked briefly at Wilco in Columbia, MO to help her daughter through nursing school.  Her son spent over 20 years in the Navy.  Her husband Melvin also served in the Navy prior to their marriage.  Virginia spent over 40 years in Fort Scott, residing at 742 Horton.

Virginia enjoyed baking for her family.  She tended her beautiful African violets while living in Overland Park, KS.  She spent the last two years of her life at Willshire at Lakewood Center.  Virginia was a member of the Community Christian Church, joining late in life. She always enjoyed visiting with people.

Survivors include her daughter, Nancy, Lee’s Summit, MO; her son, Michael and his wife Maggie, Jay, FL; and various other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin; 3 brothers, and her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM Wednesday, January 10^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

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

Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

Lavone Page, age 93, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the Guest Home Estates in Ft. Scott.  She was born June 7, 1930, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Roy B. Cox and Nellie C. Robinson Cox.

Lavone married Walter Tom Page on July 15, 1946, at Ft. Scott.  Lavon was a devoted wife and mother.  Once her children were all in school, Lavon worked for a time at Elmer’s Café and also cleaned house for Ft. Scott residents.  She later worked for the Kansas Gift Shop where one of her duties was making their famous fudge.  Lavone loved to travel, and she went on many trips with her family.  She made numerous trips throughout the United States and traveled to the United Kingdom and France.  Lavone enjoyed music.  She played the guitar and harmonica and later in life took piano lessons.  She regularly attended the Ft. Scott Jubilee and also attended other area music performances.  Lavone was a member of the Hiattville United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Lois Brillhart (Dale) of Mapleton, Kansas and a son, Thomas Page (Jonna) of Mountain Home, Idaho; two daughters-in-law, Lynda Page and Beverly Page; eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Lavone was preceded in death by her husband, Walt, on March 24, 1999.  She was also preceded in death by two sons, Steven Page and Billy Page, a granddaughter, Sherrie Page; three brothers, Ed, Lee and George Cox and a sister, Dorothy Coleman.

Rev. Carl Ellis will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 10^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

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

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

Memorials are suggested to the Hiattville United Methodist Church or to the Guest Home Estates Activity Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chpael, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Mark Martin Meanor, age 48, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri.  He was born February 21, 1975, in Niskayuna, New York the son of Martin Wayne Meanor and Linda Lee DeLapp Meanor.

When Mark was young, the Meanor family moved from New York to Uniontown, Kansas.  Mark graduated from the Uniontown High School with the Class of 1993.  While growing up, summers were often spent with his grandpa in New York.  Many special memories where made on the banks of Lake Champlain.

Mark married Kate Wilson on June 16, 2001, at Eureka Springs, Arkansas.  Throughout his life, Mark worked primarily as a mechanic.  He enjoyed working on cars and always had a project going.  He was also a great fan of NASCAR.  Mark was a devoted husband and a loving father to his two children.  He enjoyed fishing and also helping his daughter with her horse.

Survivors include his wife, Kate and his two children, Claire Meanor and Cole Meanor all of the home.  Also surviving are his parents, Martin Meanor and Linda Meanor both of Ft. Scott; a brother, Michael Meanor of Uniontown, Kansas and several nieces and nephews.

Following cremation, a graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 11^th at the Uniontown Cemetery.  Friends and family will meet at the cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to the Mark Meanor Memorial Fund 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.

Charles Arthur Allen, 85, of Holland Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 23^rd, 2023, with his family lovingly by his side.  Although his family is deeply saddened by his passing, they are encouraged knowing that Charles touched many lives during his time on earth and is now celebrating in the arms of the Lord.  Charles was not one to quote scripture, but he encouraged others by the way he lived.  He believed in living life with a smile, a funny greeting and often his goodbye… “Keep up the good work.”  Those who met him were blessed to have known him.

Charles is survived by his loving wife Linda of 63 years; son Kurt Allen (wife Nona), daughters Susan Leonard and Kristin Wade (husband Robert); Nine grandchildren, Jacki Ferrier (husband Ryan), Lauren Ammons, Joce Renfro (husband Jordan), Kayla Crane (husband Ennio), Tim Wade (wife Kaity), Christopher Allen (wife Bryanna), Courtney Stoppel (husband Grant), Faith Adams (husband Davis) and Cale Wade; and four great grandchildren, Eden Cazares, Emma Crane, Archer Renfro and Juniper Adams; brother Harold “Pete” Allen (wife Janice) and sister Barbara Wheeler. Charles is loved and remembered by Rebecca Allen, Jim Leonard and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Esther Allen; sister Bonnie Hill and brothers Tommy Allen and Jerry Allen.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of life in Holland, Michigan that will be held at Rose Park Baptist Church on January 13^th, 2024.  An additional celebration of life will be held in Fort Scott, Kansas at Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel on January 20^th, 2024 at 10:30 am.

Russell Leroy Blubaugh, age 88, a resident of Olathe, Kansas, passed away early Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the Olathe Hospice House in Olathe. He was born December 20, 1935, in Bentley, Kansas, the sixth child of Oscar H. Blubaugh and Minnie A. Krauss Blubaugh’s ten children. In 1948, the Blubaugh family moved from Bently to a farm in Anderson County, Kansas northeast of Westphalia. Russ attended Mont Ida Rural Grade School and went on to graduate from Westphalia High School. He married Evelyn June Johns on June 8, 1961. Russ, along with his brother, Roger, eventually took over the operation of the Blubaugh Farm. They grew row crops, milked and raised beef cattle. They took pride in their land and received an Anderson County Soil Conservation award. While in Garnett, Russ and Evelyn were member of the First Christian Church where Russ served as a Deacon. In 1985, Russ and Evelyn left the farm and moved to Olathe, Kansas where Russ began working as a plumber for Gladstone Plumbing where he worked with his longtime friends Raymond and Milton Johnston. He worked in the profession until the mid-1990’s. Russ was a natural when it came to fixing things. Therefore, when he retired from plumbing, he started a part-time job with Lowe’s in Olathe. He enjoyed staying busy and helping the many customers. Russ enjoyed woodworking and helping Evelyn keep up their yard and flowerbeds, but above all he enjoyed spending time with his four granddaughters. Many hours were spent riding bikes, swimming, and going out for ice cream. Russ will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Survivors include two daughters, Diane Hastert (Duane) of Garnett, Kansas and Deann Mitchell (Greg) of Olathe, Kansas; four granddaughters, Meagan Ingold (Josh), Lauryn Linzay (Jesse), Shelby Ellis (Tim) and Sydney Gray (Tristan) and two great-grandsons, Carter and Kaysen Ingold with another Ellis grandson on the way. Also surviving are four brothers, Roger Blubaugh (Judy) of Olathe, Kansas, Reuben Blubaugh (Barbara) of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, David Blubaugh (Sheila) of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Steve Blubaugh also of Excelsior Springs and a sister, Norma Jean Nilges of Garnett. Russ was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn, on September 3, 2022; two infant twin great-granddaughters, Marcie and Jaycie Ellis as well as his parents, three brothers, Ralph, Robert and Raymond Blubaugh and a sister, Lois Nilges.

Pastor Chris Goetz will conduct funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 2nd at the First Christian Church in Garnett, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Mont Ida Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church. Memorials are suggested to Friends of the Garnett Library 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.