Paul Philip Constans, age 75, a resident of Ft. Scott, KS, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.  Born in Portland, OR May 15,1948 to Robert and Virginia Constans, Paul was the middle of three boys. Their Dad worked for the government, so they lived in several different cities across the country growing up. He graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder and got his MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona. Upon graduation, Paul worked at Marion Laboratories in Pharmaceutical Sales and as Product Manager. He loved his work there and had the opportunity to travel to many different countries throughout the world during his time there. Following his retirement from Marion, he enjoyed delivering parts for O’Reilly Auto Parts.

He married Pam Walker on January 10, 1986, in Shawnee, KS.

Paul loved watching football, and he especially loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife Pam Constans, four children, Megan Daly (Joe) of Cedar Park, TX, Jodi Davis (Robert) of Devon, KS, Carre Constans (Donald) of Houston, TX, and Mandy Hall (Cliff) of Bronson, KS; 14 grand kids and 9 great grand kids. Also surviving are two brothers, Steve Constans (Linda) of Longview, WA, and Matt Constans (Coral) of Washougal, WA.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services for Paul Constans will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 27^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.

Private burial will take place later in the Bronson Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project 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.

Paul Philip Constans, age 75, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home.  Funeral Services for Paul Constans will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 27^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.  Private burial will take place later in the Bronson Cemetery.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Josie Kay Motley “JoJo” entered the world in Pittsburg, Kansas on Dec 30^th, 2020. She was raised on a small cattle ranch in Redfield Kansas. On November 20^th, 2023, JoJo ran into the arms of Our Loving Savior at the age of 2 at Childrens Mercy in Kansas City, Missouri. \

Josie lived in Redfield with her parents, Levi and Aubri Motley, siblings Piper and Dusty, and Papa Tom. JoJo was a very energetic and loving child. She loved to steal Memaws coffee, do anything she possibly could with Papa Tom, ride their pony Chunky Monkey and play with her big yellow goat. She loved going to church and participating in Sunday School. She was driven and determined. She was a big kid and could do anything that anyone else was doing and there was no telling her any different. Josie had a bright personality. People were drawn to JoJo due to her contagious laugh and smile.

Josie is preceded in death by her great grandparents, Sarah and Frank Kottwitz, Rollin Motley, Debbie Walters, and Max Potter, and her grandfather Dennis Brown.

JoJo is survived by her parents Levi and Aubri Motley, siblings Piper and Dusty Motley, Grandparents “Papa” Tom Motley, “Memaw” Joyce Brown, “Poppy” Lawrence Potter and “Grandma” Dennise and “Grandpa” Scott Peck, Great Grandparents “Grandpa” Roy Walters, “Nana” Kay Potter, and “Grandma” Wanda Mifflin, Aunts, “Aunt LaLa” Laurie Motley, Kendra (Howie) Butler, Jessica Motley, Autumn Potter, and Angela (Will) Crawford, Uncles Austin Potter, Enos Gingerich, and Nick Brown, many great aunts and uncles, cousins, extended families, and friends.

Pastor Kenny Moulder will conduct funeral services at 1:00 PM Friday, November 24^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, Fort Scott, KS.

Burial will follow in the Woods Cemetery, Redfield, KS.

The family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 Noon until service time at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to either Ronald McDonald Charities or Childrens Mercy PICU 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 to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Paul Everett Tinsley, age 84, resident of Bronson, KS, died Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Moran Manor Nursing Home, Moran, KS.  He was born April 6, 1939, 6 miles southeast of Blue Mound, KS, on the family farm, the son of Everett “Ebb” and Edith Marie Stewart Tinsley.

He graduated from Moran high school.  Paul married Beth Ann Glasgow on May 25, 1959, in Lone Elm, KS.  She preceded him in death on October 14, 2020.

Paul worked his entire career for the Local Union #101 Pipe Liner’s Union Kansas City.  He enjoyed raising coon dogs and hunting.  He was a lifetime member of the Treeing Walker Breeders and Fanciers Association of the U.S. and Canada, as well as the NRA.  Paul was also a member of the Mirza Shrine and Masonic Lodge as well as the Xenia Baptist Church.

Survivors include three children, Paula Ann Vincent, Everette Allen Tinsley, and James Bradford Tinsley; four grandchildren, David Paul Vincent, Deianeira Vincent, Danee’ Vincent, and Alex Lee Lukenbill; a brother, Kenneth Tinsley, and wife Donnell; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Johnson, and his parents.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 10:30 AM Monday, November 27^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Bronson Cemetery.

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

Memorials are suggested to the Paul Tinsley Memorial Fund 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 to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Jessie Mae Neville, age 91, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2023.  She was born December 24, 1931, to Carl Ausemus and Emma Armstrong Ausemus, the youngest of the eleven Ausemus children.  She was born on the homeplace between Hiattville and Hepler.  After her father’s unexpected death, the family moved to Hepler where she finished High School and then moved to Girard.  Her first job was at Zettle’s Bakery in Girard.

Jessie Mae married Merle E. Neville on September 24, 1950, in Girard.  While living in Girard, they owned and operated a service station and rental cabins.  To their union four children were born, Gerald, Larry, Julie and David.  Jessie Mae later worked at Key Work Clothes in Ft. Scott from 1962 to 2000.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, gardening and cooking.  She was a great encouragement to her family; you could always count on Mom.

Survivors include three children, Gerald W. Neville of Wichita, Kansas, Julie Ledford (Brian) of Neosho, Missouri and David Neville (Doretta) of Ft. Scott.  Also surviving is a daughter-in-law, Linda Neville of Nixa, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Darcy Sinn (Doug), Chelle Lear (C.J.), Levi Neville (Joey), Jeremy Neville (Megan), Joseph Neville, Jordan Neville, Kimberly Large, Sarah Bussey and Joshua Dillahay (Megan) and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Merle and her son, Larry, as well as ten brothers and sisters, Bertha Stone, Helen Dumm, James Ausemus, Earl Ausemus, Kenneth Ausemus, Chet Ausemus, Lavon Fosberg, Elsie Montee, Lucille McDaniel, and Leeroy “Bub” Ausemus.

Pastor Mark Ledford will conduct funeral services at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 25^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Turkey Creek Cemetery north of Uniontown, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to Paws & Claws Animal 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.

Carolyn Sue Morrison, age 80, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Medicalodge of Fort Scott.  She was born February 18, 1943, in Moran, KS, the daughter of Clyde and Dorothy Darlene Hunsaker Stewart.  Carolyn was a very happy person.  She was a wonderful cook, her specialty being fried chicken.  Carolyn loved spending time with her family.  She will be greatly missed.

Survivors include 2 brothers, Melvin, and Frank Stewart; 4 sisters, Anna Reagan, Coleen Barker, Vicki Rhodes, and Denise Adams; a granddaughter, Sheila Weber; a great grandson, Josef Weber; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbra Weber; son in law Gene Weber; 2 sisters, Avis, and Clydean Stewart; and her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 20^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Blue Mound, KS.  Memorials are suggested to the Carolyn Morrison 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.

Leland Eugene “John” Bolden, age 79, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at his home.  He was born December 2, 1943, in Ft. Scott, the son of Arthur Shrakes and Violet Bolden.

Following high school, John enlisted in the United States Army.  The Army became a career for John and he served for twenty years.

John married Barbara Ann Audilet on November 29, 1966, at Lowell, Arizona.

After retirement from the military, John and his family moved to Arizona where John began his second career as a copper miner.  He worked as an equipment operator in the copper mines for another twenty years.  John retired from mining in 2003.  He and Barbara lived for a short time in Iowa before relocating to Ft. Scott, Kansas partly because Ft. Scott had better fishing.  In addition to fishing, John also enjoyed hunting and working on vehicles as long as they weren’t Chevys.

Survivors include two daughters, Laura Barenthin of Ft. Scott and Barbara Ann Spinazzola (Tony) of Mesa, Arizona; six grandchildren, Craig Bolden, Jasmine Tomasi (Ethan), Lillian Barenthin, Alex Bolden, Sierra Spinazzola and Caitlyn Spinazzola and four great-grandchildren, Tessa Goddard, Auryana Bolden, Jonathan Bolden and Emilia Barenthin.  Also surviving are three brothers, William “Bill” Fountain of Ft. Scott, Richard Fountain of Joplin, Missouri and Randy Fountain, Manhattan, Kansas and three sisters, Naomi Hull of Groves, Texas and Myrtle Hull and Patty Hathaway, both of Ft. Scott.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara on July 15, 2020.  He was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Thelma Lewis.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 21^st 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. Monday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project 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.

Wilma Kay Graham, age 77, a resident of Redfield, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her home in Redfield.  She was born January 23, 1946, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence William Brown and Lois Kathleen “Kay” Wilson Brown.

Wilma married Larry Robert Graham on November 12, 1964, at Nevada, Missouri.

Wilma was an active member of the Redfield Community.  She served several terms on the Redfield City Council and was also a member of the Redfield Ruritan and the Redfield Baseball Association.  She kept busy working and organizing many breakfasts and chili feeds to support these organizations.  She also served as recordkeeper for the cemeteries in the Marmaton Township.

Wilma was a longtime member of the Redfield United Methodist Church.

In her spare time, Wilma enjoyed working outside, spending time with her grandchildren and taking the occasional trip to the casino.

Survivors include her children, Tresia Graham of Uniontown, Kansas, Ricky Graham (Angela) and Stephan Graham all of Redfield and Jason Hicks (Nicole) of Ft. Scott, Kansas; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are three brothers, Richard Hill, Charles Hill and Broderick Glessner and two sisters, Diana Sullivan and Shasta Clay.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, on March 30, 2017.  She was also preceded in death by her father, Clarence Brown, who was killed in Okinawa, Japan during the Korean Conflict, her mother, Lois “Kay” Hill, two brothers, Dewey Hill, Jr and Kenneth Brown and a grandson, Rushton “Peanut” Hicks.

There was cremation.  A memorial service with burial in the Dayton Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Redfield Ruritan 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.

Deborah Rane Harris Nelson, age 74, born and raised in Fort Scott, Ks, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Olathe, Ks.

She was born on June 26, 1949, the daughter of Ray Hugh Harris and Cleta Mae Graham Harris.

Debbie graduated from Fort Scott High School.

After graduation, she spent her entire career as a dedicated employee of Mercy Hospital until she retired. She started as a Therapy Aide and later worked as a Certified Nurse Aide

She married Anthony Ware Nelson Jr.

Debbie enjoyed watching court shows, and westerns, and attending church at Mount Olive Church of God in Christ.  She read the Bible, prayed, and held many different roles in the church.

Debbie adored elephants which could be seen by her huge ceramic collection.

She also loved spending time with family.

Survivors include her three children, Toni Gibson, and husband Xander, Anthony Nelson the III, and Rosalyn Nichol, and her husband Jacob; and two grandchildren, Ella, and Nyha.  Also surviving are two brothers, Eugene, and Roger Harris; and three sisters, Glenda Harris, Rotena Gray, and Hattie Wright.

Her husband, Anthony, preceded her in death, in March of 1998. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, William Graham, Buford Harris, Donald Drake, Leon Harris, Phyllis Mason, and Linda Vann.

Elder Roger Harris will conduct funeral services at 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 17th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, Ks 66701.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Deborah R. Nelson, age 74, former resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, KS.  Funeral services for Deborah Nelson will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main.

Lois Marie Williams, 70, of Bronson, Kansas, passed away late Monday evening, October 30, 2023, at her home. She was born August 31, 1953, in Salisbury, North Carolina, the daughter of Joseph A. Williams and Bitha Agnes (Mabe) Williams. She married Larry Jay Simpson on July 15, 1995, and he survives of the home.

Lois was a bookkeeper for Boelte-Hall for many years until retiring to become a homemaker and spoil her husband Larry, of thirty years. She liked canoeing, and loved all animals, but especially her dogs. Lois loved her family, her friends, and her neighbors.

In addition to her husband Larry, Lois is survived by a sister, Diane Kent; a brother, Grady Williams; grandson, Jace Simpson, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Buck Run Community Center in Fort Scott. Condolences and words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Danny (Dan) Ray Schweikhardt, age 64, resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 13, 1959 in Fairfax, Missouri and was the son of Charles and Lenar Schweikhardt.  Dan was raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and the family spent many happy summers and holidays in St. Joseph and Mound City, Missouri with grandparents.  He graduated from Southeast Polk High School and attended Grand View University.

He worked as a mechanic, became a welder and was the Lead over the Paint Line at Labconco in Fort Scott, where he worked for 30 years before retiring in 2021.  Dan was a talented artist who loved working with his hands.  He was known for his woodworking and could build anything.  He loved music, fishing, fireworks and especially his dogs. He loved making Halloween costumes and would dress up as Santa for Christmas, and with his dog at his side, drive around in his red convertible Mustang.   Florida was a favorite place of his to visit. Dan was loved by everyone he came in contact with and will be missed by all

Dan is survived by his son, Matthew, and his children, Royal Lee and Max Schweikhardt; stepsons Chris Goodman (fiancee Kaylyn) and his four boys, four girls, and three grandchildren; Josh Schoemig; brother Dennis Schweikhardt (wife Peggy) and nephews Chris and Mike Schweikhardt.

He was preceded in death by his parents and former wife Paula Goodman/Schweikhardt.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held from 4:30 P.M. until 6:00 P.M, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Arraignments are being handled by 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.