On September 27^th, 2023, Leola “Tilli” Mae Miller, age 78, a resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, moved from the Earth to Heaven while at home after a long and difficult illness.  She was surrounded by her family at the time of passing, knowing and feeling the love from each.

Tilli was born on May 21^st, 1945, to Theo Melvin Thomas and Ida Louis Hanson in Fort Scott, Kansas.  She grew up in the Hiattville area, attending grade school in Hiattville, Kansas, high school in Fort Scott, Kansas and eventually received an Associate of Arts degree from Fort Scott Community College, graduating with honors.  This was accomplished while raising her four children, maintaining a job and being a housewife…she was a busy lady.

Although small in stature, she was strong and held the world on her shoulders several times throughout her life, always able to move forward.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, all of whom understood their importance to her in her life.  Through hard times and wonderful times, she was able to raise her family and was very proud of her achievements.

She was highly intelligent, quick witted, and sometimes sharp with the tongue and quick with the switch, but she was the rock for her family…always prepared to support them, in any manner they needed.

In most photos she can be seen smiling or talking, she loved to do both.  She loved life and lived it – too many memories and stories to tell.  She had a passion for any and all animals, country life, and the outdoors.  She was an amazing cook and loved to cook for her large family and review recipes in her library of cookbooks and should be considered the Pie Queen of Fort Scott.

She was, and always will be, admired and looked up to with love and appreciation.  She will be missed greatly.

Her work effort was realized and admired throughout her life, most notable was employment with Nuss and Farmer Law firm in Fort Scott, the United States Postal service, and finally Mid-Continental Restoration from which she retired.

Although her married life was difficult, she finally met the love of her life, Gordon Lee Miller.  They married in Littlefield, Texas on February 5^th, 1993.  Upon his retirement, they returned to rural Redfield, Kansas to live.  He preceded her in death in 2007.

She is survived by a daughter, Trisa Diane Bolden of Fort Scott, three sons – Steven R. Mason and wife Kendell of Fort Scott; Kenneth (Mike) Mason and wife Jennifer of Uniontown, Kansas; Mitchell D. (Mason) Welch of Redfield, Kansas and a stepson, Mitch Miller.  Surviving grandchildren are Candace Dietrich and husband Aaron, Tiffany Garrison and husband Chris, Blake Bolden (Cheyanne), Alex Mason and wife Holli, Ashton Nobles and spouse Sydney, Zach Mason and wife Megan, Jordan Mason, Paige Mason, Morgan Gonzales (Tim) and Augustus (Gus) Welch. Her family also consisted of 13 great-grandchildren, Adrianna, Mae, Ireland, Mya, Gwinevere, Lucy, Gunner, Markala, Paxton, Rory, Parker, Owen, and Ryan.

She was preceded in death by her parents Theo Melvin Thomas and Ida Louis (Hanson) Thomas, a brother James Thomas, and a grandson, Jacob Welch.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Cheney Witt Chapel at 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM until service time.

Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials in her name are suggested to Paws and Claws in Scott and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, PO Box 347, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Vickie Rae Marsh, age 70, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott.

She was born January 12, 1953, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Clark D. “Red” Holt and Jean Feagins.  Vickie Graduated from the Bronaugh High School.  She married Terry Marsh on March 8, 1990, at Ft. Scott.  Vickie had worked as an outreach worker for Head Start program and later as a bus driver for the Ft. Scott USD #234 School District.

In her younger days, Vickie enjoyed pitching for the women’s fast pitch league and also bowling.  Vickie enjoyed hunting for treasures at garage sales and going on her yearly Christmas shopping spree with the girls.  She enjoyed attending arts and crafts festivals and creating crafts of her own.

When health permitted, Vickie rarely missed one of her grandchildren’s sporting events.  Quiet times were spent doing crossword puzzles.

She was a member of the Community of Christ Church.

Survivors include her husband, Terry, of the home; her daughter, Karri Stumfoll (Troy) and her son, John Hawkins (Michelle) all of Ft. Scott; six grandchildren, Allie Hawkins of Ft. Scott, Reba Montgomery of Titusville, Florida; Derek Stumfoll of Nevada; Troy R. Stumfoll (Heather), Libby Stumfoll (Josh) and Ciara Stumfoll all of Ft. Scott and five great-grandchildren, Kolson, Aiyanna, Easton, Harley and Tyson.  Also surviving are her parents, Dale and Jean Wheeler of Ft. Scott and siblings, Robert Holt (Terrie) of Cañon City, Colorado; JR Wheeler (Rocky) of Ballard, Missouri; Renae Russell (Rock) of Denver, Colorado and Deanna Snow (Frank) of Pleasanton, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Vickie was preceded in death by her father, Red Holt and two sisters, Sherrie Diane and Jeanine.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 3^rd at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

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

The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 5 to 7 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

Oleta F. Smith , age 77, resident of Fort Scott Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Via Christi in Pittsburg Kansas, She was born September 13, 1946 near McAlester Oklahoma, She is the daughter of John T. Smith and Lillian Mildred Workman Smith,

She leaves behind a partner in crime of the home, Charles Farley, and several furbabies that she loved dearly.

Oleta worked as a waitress for years before going back to school to become a CNA/HHA, An achievement that she was very proud of.

Survivors include Charles Farley, and her sister Nancy Taylor and her husband Donnie of Kansas City, their children and their families.

Her surviving children are Connie Willis and her husband Jack of Fort Scott, KS; Rebecca Haga and her husband Bill of Waldron, AR; Lillian “Dee” Lewis and her husband Glenn of Arma, KS and Peggy Hull and her husband Kevin of Fort Scott, KS. She has 13 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren, all of whom she was very proud of.

Oleta has a family reunion waiting at the gate to heaven with her parents John T. and Lillian, several aunts and uncles, cousins, two daughters Nancy Stuart of Waldron, AR. and Johnny J. Jolliff of Fort Scott, KS, and one great-granddaughter Lilee of Lowery City, MO.

Oleta requested a very simple service, there will only be a graveside service with music played and family speaking at Clarksburg Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Friday, 29th of September, you are welcome to come.

If you wish to make any donations in Oleta‘s name please make them to Care to Share,  an organization in Fort Scott that helped Johnny Jolliff during her battle with cancer.

Patsy Jane Linker Gomez, age 82, resident of Iola, KS, formerly of Fort Scott, KS, died Friday, September 22, 2023, at the Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola, KS.  She was born on May 8, 1941, in Cambridge, MD, the daughter of Lawrence and Pearl Mae Morow Headley.

Although her life was not easy, she was always there for her family, providing in every way possible.  She babysat for most of her grandchildren at some point.

Patsy enjoyed yardwork and rock gardening.  She liked to decorate for every holiday.  She loved volunteering at the Iola Senior Thrift Store, serving as vice-president.

Survivors include her children; James Helm (Ilene) Springfield, MO, Sherry Briggs, Pittsburg, KS, and David Schaffer (Alice), Fort Scott, KS; a brother, George Headley, Chanute, KS; 3 sisters, Dolores Asleton (Rick) GA, Carolyn Eastwood (Melvin), Fulton, KS, and Katherine Thuma, Wann, OK; several stepchildren, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Carl Linker, and Jr. Gomez; 8 siblings; and her parents.

Pastor Kelly Klubek will conduct funeral services at 10:30 am Saturday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Barnesville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Patsy Gomez 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.

Leslie Kay Ledford, age 59, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her home.

She was born December 5, 1963, in Arlington, Texas, the daughter of Leslie Dale Harris and Kathryn Joyce Stark Harris.  Leslie married Duane Ledford on December 17, 1982, at the Grace Baptist Tabernacle in Ft. Scott.

Throughout her life, Leslie worked primarily in healthcare.  She began working at Mercy Hospital in Ft. Scott as a nurse’s aide when she was just sixteen years old.  She furthered her education and continued with Mercy as a phlebotomist, a respiratory therapist, and later as a sleep study technician and an asthma educator.  When Mercy Hospital closed, she transferred to St. Luke’s Hospital in Iola, Kansas where she served as manager of the Radiology and Respiratory Departments.

Family was important to Leslie and many memories were made while camping, fishing, and kayaking.  Her love of the outdoors naturally led to her becoming Assistant Scout Master for her son’s Boy Scout Troop.

Leslie will be remembered for her artistic talent and her ability to be creative with a variety of different mediums.

Leslie dearly loved her earthly family, but more importantly, she loved her Heavenly Father and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  She was a longtime member of the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.  Her family finds comfort in knowing that she is safe in God’s keeping.

Survivors include her husband, Duane, of the home; two sons, Nathaniel Ray Ledford of Ft. Scott and Mark Andrew Ledford (Kayla) of Joplin, Missouri and two grandsons, Rowan Ray Ledford and Soloman Dale “Solly” Ledford.  Also surviving are her mother, Kathryn Harris of Ft. Scott and two sisters, Kimberly Carpenter also of Ft. Scott and Linda Link (Bruce) of Merriam, Kansas.

Leslie was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Dale Harris.

Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 27^th at the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.

Following services, there will be cremation with a private burial in the Prescott Cemetery.

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

Memorials are suggested to the Grace Baptist Tabernacle Mission 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.

Robert Dean Marshall died peacefully on September 20, 2023.

Judy Marshall had passed from cancer on July 14, and Bob declined quickly without the love of his life by his side.

Dad was born December 7, 1937 in Butler, MO. He was the son of Eudine and Charles Neas.
He is survived by his three children Dana (Craig) McKenney of Fort Scott; Darcy Marshall of Houston; and Dirk Marshall, also of Houston.

Bob is predeceased by his brother Jim Marshall of Hobbs, NM, but is survived by his sister-in-law Carolyn Marshall of Hobbs, NM and his brother-in-law Ray Woods of Independence, KS.

He had seven grandchildren: Reece McKenney, Drew Suddock, Neely Stuart, Kyle Moore, Cole Gaston, Parker McKenney (deceased), and Angie McKenney; and three great grandchildren Kieran Houlihan, Colin Houlihan, and Joyce Stuart.

He graduated from Warrensburg (MO) High School in 1956 and from the University of Kansas in 1960. He played four sports at KU: he was quarterback and captain of the football team; and centerfielder and captain of the baseball team; he also played freshman basketball with Wilt Chamberlain and was a sprinter on the track team. He was also a proud member of the
Sigma Nu fraternity.

His freshman basketball team soundly defeated the 4th-ranked varsity team in the preseason freshman-varsity game, although Wilt Chamberlain probably had a lot to do with that. Bob was captain of the KU baseball team as a senior. When they were playing one weekend at Iowa State, he rounded up all the players on their last day at the hotel to make sure everyone was ready to get on the bus and go to the stadium on time. When an elevator arrived to carry players downstairs, he made sure others got on the elevator and then waited for the next elevator to arrive. When he got down to the ground floor, the team bus had driven off without him. He took a cab to the ballpark and confronted the coach, who wasn’t interested in the fact that he had selflessly let others go on the elevator before him. So he hitchhiked to Des Moines, IA and joined up with the KU track team competing at the Drake Relays, with teammate and Olympian Billy Mills.
As a football player at KU, he suffered two major knee injuries. Later he coached several different youth football teams through the Johnson County (KS) YMCA, typically coaching a group of players from 5th through 9th grade. He always instructed players that, when returning punts, that they could catch the punt and attempt a return as long as they were not inside their own 10-yard-line. If they were within the 10-yard-line, they were to let the ball go and hope it rolled into the end zone for a touchback. In all the years he was coaching these teams, he also held the KU school record for longest punt return, at exactly 90 yards. The man practiced what he preached.
After graduating from KU, he attended the Naval Aviation Flight Training School in Pensacola FL and was assigned to the Marine All Weather Fighter Squadron VMF (AW) 122 – the Crusaders. During the Cuban Missile Crisis in the fall of 1962, American RF-8 reconnaissance planes photographed missiles sites in Cuba. He and his squadron of Crusaders flew F-8 fighter jets to escort the reconnaissance planes to Cuba. The Crusaders did not enter Cuban airspace; instead they waited offshore for the RF-8s to return; and escorted the reconnaissance planes back to Florida.
Later, during a training flight in the Philippines, his F-8 caught fire; he ejected moments before the plane exploded in a fireball, parachuting into the open ocean. His only apparent fear in life was sharks, as his squadron mates circling above claimed that he managed to inflate his rescue raft and climb aboard in world record time. He left active duty in 1965 but continued with the Marine Reserves until retiring as a full Colonel.
After leaving active duty in the Marine Corps, he flew commercially for Braniff International, rising to the level of Chief Pilot responsible for the Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis/St. Paul, and Omaha pilots’ bases. After Braniff filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1982, he moved to Piedmont Airlines. US Airways purchased Piedmont, and he retired as a US Air captain in 1998 after 33 years of flying.

Bob then became a volunteer assistant football coach at Fort Scott Community College until 2003, when he was named the athletic director at FSCC. He served as A.D. of the college until 2008, when he ran for and was elected to the Kansas State Senate. He served in the Senate until 2012. He served on the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and was twice President of the Board. He also served on the boards of Mercy Hospital and the Kansas Food Bank – Independence, he also served on the Fort Scott Airport Advisory Board and helped organize the Fort Scott Airport Day & Air Show.
Judy and Bob  were married for 64 years until her passing in July of this year. While she was a stay-at-home mother and he was flying all over the country as a pilot, he often let it be known that she was doing the more important work of raising the family. He was active coaching youth sports at the Johnson County YMCA; he was instrumental in raising funds to build the handball/racquetball courts at the YMCA; and he won multiple national championships as a masters handball player. He and Judyt loved riding horses; owning quarter horse racehorses; going to KU football and basketball games; visiting the Sigma Nu fraternity house (where his grandson Cole currently lives); and eating at the Nu Grille restaurant in downtown Fort Scott.

As with Mom’s death in July, the family would like to thank the Nu Grille staff for keeping Judy and Bob entertained and well-fed on an almost daily basis; and thank the caring staff of Gentiva Hospice of Pittsburg KS, with a special thank you to Danielle, who was with both at the end of their lives and helped them pass with grace and dignity. Special thanks  to the wonderful nurses and staff at Presbyterian Village who were kind and loving and patient with Bob as he suffered so much after Judy’s passing. In honor of Bob’smemory, contributions may be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105); or to the Fort Scott Community Foundation; to the University of Kansas Williams Fund; or to the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Scott, where they were members.
Bob’s memorial service will be at the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Scott on Thursday, September 28 at 11 am with visitation at 10 am. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel, and Pastor Christopher Eshelman from the First United Methodist Church will preside over the service.

At a later date Bob will be interred at the Fort Scott National Cemetery. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com

William Robert “Robin” Reeves, Jr., age 86, resident of Stockton, MO, died Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Stockton.  Robin was born in Albany, MO, to William and Winifred Reeves. He graduated from North Kansas City High School, becoming a dedicated member of the class of 1955.

Additionally, Robin served his country in the US Army as a member of the esteemed 101st Airborne division.

In 1978, Robin and his family made their home in Fort Scott, KS, and he wasted no time integrating into the Fort Scott community.  He established a successful welding supply business and was deeply committed to his involvement in local government. In 2006, he relocated to Stockton, Missouri.

One of Robin’s greatest joys in life was spending time at the lake, where he could often be found pulling skiers, tubers, and adventurous riders on the infamous banana. His enthusiasm and even his frustrations for these activities brought laughter and joy to countless friends who joined him throughout these memorable summers.

Robin also had a profound love for coaching American Legion baseball.  Robin’s players held a special place in his heart, and their successes on and off the field were a source of immense pride.

While family held a special place in Robin’s heart, being a grandparent was his most cherished role.  Well-known for his sharp wit, sense of humor, and wide, infectious smile, Robin was a joy to be around.  He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

He is survived by his wife, C. Delight Reeves; his daughters and their spouses Amy and Dan Kelly, Rachel and Chris Pruitt, and Carrie and Whitney Archer; grandchildren Will, Jack, Kate, Brooklyn, Sydney, Grayce, Ruby, Dalton, and Holden; along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Betty Bradshaw.

Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct memorial services at 12:30 PM Friday, September 22^nd, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Interment will follow at 1:30 PM in the U.S. National Cemetery, Fort Scott.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Care to Share 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.

Ida Rae Davis, 82, of Fort Scott, passed away at her home Sunday evening, September 3, 2023. She was born July 13, 1941, in Junction City, Kansas, the daughter of Wilbur Joseph Staten and Elnore Belle (Hays) Staten. Ida married Raymond McIntosh and he preceded her in death. She later married Dave Davis who also preceded her in death.

Ida is survived by her children, Donald McIntosh, Daniel McIntosh, both of Fort Scott, David McIntosh, Buffalo, Kansas, and Cecil McIntosh, of Kansas; and three sisters, Judith Marie Staten, Patricia Sue Staten, both of Nathrop, Colorado, and Carolyn Ann McIntosh, of Hutchinson, Kansas; as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Major General Kenneth Eugene Staten.

Following cremation, the family will hold private interment services at a later date. Services are under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Arch Floyd Forkner, Richards, MO went to join the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 94, after living a full and active life.  He was born December 28, 1928, in rural Vernon County; the youngest son of the late Archie Floyd Forkner and Lula Reynolds Forkner.  He married Carol Stamps on August 6, 1950, in Nevada, MO, and she preceded him in death in 2007.

Arch lived in the Metz area for almost his entire life, graduating from Metz High School Class of 1947.  He served in the United States Army from 1951-1953, in Korea, and returned home to farm with his father in the Rinehart area.

They raised row crops, Registered Polled Herefords, and hogs.  Arch farmed most of his life and was an advocate of soil and water conservation. Arch was an earlier adopter of the Balanced Farming system. He sold both crop insurance and seed for many years.

He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Arch was a member of Rinehart Christian Church, but also served many years at Community Christian Church, Ft. Scott, KS.

He also served as a Vernon County Commissioner for several terms.  He was an avid supporter of the Vernon County Youth Fair, 4-H, and FFA.

Arch enjoyed attending dirt track races, playing cards, and attending Nevada Tiger Athletics.

He never met a stranger, enjoyed visiting with people, and loved music.

Arch is survived by his daughter, Sherrie (Craig) Davidson, Broken Arrow, OK; his son, Tim (Tammy) Forkner, Richards MO; three grandsons: Daniel (Bethany) Davidson, Springfield, OR, Nathan (Ashley) Forkner, Richards, MO, and Peter (Sara) Davidson, Broken Arrow, OK; two granddaughters, Rebekah (Chris) Terry, Broken Arrow, OK, and Christy (Phil) Witt, Neosho, MO; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Rinehart Christian Church, Richards, MO, with Pastors Kevin Moyer and Daniel Davidson officiating.

Interment will follow in National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, KS.  Friends may call now and until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO, with the family receiving friends 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in his memory to the RICM (Rural India Christian Mission) or the Vernon County Youth Fair c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

David Eugene Hoskin, age 85, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas and more recently of Nevada, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home in Nevada.  He was born December 17, 1937, in Ft. Scott, the son of Frank Hoskin, Sr. and Frances Readinger Hoskin.  David graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1956 and then graduated from Ft. Scott Junior College.  David began working at the age of nine where he worked as a pin setter at a local bowling alley.  During high school years, he worked at Ft. Scott Printing.  In 1958, David joined the United States Army.  He faithfully served his country for three years; two of these years were spent at Tompkins Barracks in Schwetzingen, Baden-Wurttenburg, Germany.  Following his military service, David returned to Ft. Scott and married Sue Harris on October 7, 1961, in Miami, Oklahoma.  He took a position with the Western Insurance Company where he remained for over twenty years.  After that company closed, he worked a short time for Lincoln National Insurance Company and then worked for ten years as a purchasing agent for DayCo.  He retired at the age of fifty-nine.  He later found out that retirement was not for him and took a part-time position as a courtesy driver for Mercy Hospital.  David was a man of faith; he was a charter member of the Westpark Church of the Nazarene and later attended the First Baptist Church both in Ft. Scott.  He faithfully served his church in a number of ways.  David enjoyed watching the KU Jayhawks, and the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.  He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.  He will be remembered for his sense of humor and the many practical jokes he played on his family.

Survivors include his wife, Sue, of the home in Nevada; three daughters, Shelly Henry (Larry) and Melissa Hoskin all of Olathe, Kansas and Marla Miller (Kirk) of Nevada, Missouri.  Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Lerin Combs, Taylor Rodriguez, Arley Hoskin, Tempest Lane, Breanna Morrison, Amory Maley, Payton Miller and Jansen Miller and nine great-grandchildren, Aidan, Tristan, Landon, Brynlee, Halle, Roman, Athea, Ryder and Breckan.  Dave was preceded in death by a daughter, Micah Denise Hoskin as well as his parents, an infant sister, Frances Sue Hoskin and a brother Frank Hoskin, Jr.

There was cremation.  Pastor Norman Tillotson will conduct a memorial service at 12:30 P.M. Friday, September 15^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial with military honors will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:30 A.M. until service time at the chapel.  Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s 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