Dorothy Coleene Lockwood, age 90, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at the Presbyterian Village in Ft. Scott.

She was born April 1, 1931, in Hammond, Oklahoma, the daughter of Ross Ball and Sally Allen Ball.

Following the death of her mother, Coleene, moved to Ft. Scott to live with her sister and brother-in-law. This is where she caught the eye of Grant Lockwood, the young man who lived across the road.

Coleene and Grant were married on April 6, 1951, at Bentonville, Arkansas, while Grant was on leave from the Army. In 1953, following Grant’s service during the Korean Conflict, Grant and Coleene reopened Lockwood Motor Supply. They continued to work side by side at the family business until Grant’s health forced their retirement. Grant passed away on January 17, 1998.

Coleene enjoyed mowing and keeping up her yard, as well as listening to music and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Community Christian Church.

Survivors include two sons, Steve Lockwood and wife, Joyce and Carey Lockwood and wife, Connie, all of Ft. Scott; seven grandchildren, Jack Lockwood (Stephanie), of Girard, Kansas, Jeremy Lockwood, of Ft. Scott, Michael Lockwood (Tanya) also of Ft. Scott and Ashley Gledhill (Matt) of Lansing, Kansas, Kimberly Pierce (Lee) of Olathe, Kansas, Timothy Lockwood (Maria) also of Olathe and Stacy Lockwood of Tucson, Arizona and twelve great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Keith Ball.

In addition to her husband, Coleene was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and two sisters.

Rev. Kevin Moyers will conduct funeral services at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 7^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday 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 L. Keating, age 74, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his home from complications of COPD and lifelong lung problems. He was born December 17, 1947, in Mound City, KS, the son of Thomas L. and Lois Casteel Keating.

Survivors include his wife Deborah of 44 years; two brothers, Jerrold Keating (Pam), Forney, TX, and David Keating (Dawn), Springfield, MO; Also surviving are several best friends, Rob Begley (Terri), Paul Modlin (Angie & Britney), Jack Vosberg (Judy), Anh P. Tran (Cathy), Dr. Mark Yagan, Chic and Jan, Glen Logan (Laura), and Brother Thomas Sullivan, OSB; as well as other family in-laws, aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his step-father John R. (Bud) Harrison; his parents Thomas and Lois; and grandparents Lawrence and Mary Keating and Lester and Zelma Casteel.

Private family burial will take place in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

A public Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers and donations, Ed wished people to take their loved one out to a favorite restaurant in his memory.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Michael L. Hansen, 66, of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away Friday afternoon December 24, 2021, at Via Christi Pittsburg. He was born in Wakefield, Nebraska, on January 19, 1955, the son of Louie M. and Edna M. (Baker) Hansen.  He married Karen Roth on July 17, 1982, in Parkston, South Dakota, and she survives of the home. They have two sons, Robert Hansen, of Fort Scott, and Nicholas Hansen, also of the home, who survive, as well as cousins, nephews, and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Lynnett Hansen, and brother-in-law Ronald Roth.

Mike served twenty-two and half years in the Army Nation Guard. He served as a high school construction trades teacher for USD 250 and USD 234 until his retirement. After Mike’s retirement from the national guard, he and his wife operated Hansen Honey-do-Repairs until his passing. He enjoyed participating in and watching tractor pulls, but most of all he loved being with his family and friends. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Fort Scott, the American Legion Post #25, the American Legion Post #25 Color Guard, and the Bourbon County Garden Tractor Pullers Association.

The Family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm January 7, 2022, at the Trinity Lutheran Church at 2824 S. Horton St., Fort Scott, Kansas. Pastor Mike Apfel will officiate funeral services at 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to either the American Legion Post #25, The American Legion Post #25 Color Guard, the American Heart Association, or Trinity Lutheran Church, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701.  Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Additional memorial services will take place on January 21, 2022, at 1:00 pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wayne, Nebraska, with burial following at the Wakefield Cemetery, under the direction of the Hasemann Funeral Home of Wayne, Nebraska.

Nichole “Colie” Kai Hull, loving mother, wife, daughter, and sister left this world suddenly Tuesday morning December 28, 2021, at the very young age of 30. She was born October 31, 1991, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Richard Lee Webb and Mickie Roiann Phillips.

Her father later married her “Bonus” mom Desa Rae Webb November 19, 2016.

After graduating from High School, Colie couldn’t decide what or where her future should begin, so she decided to go to Job Corp in Manhattan, Kansas. Little did she know she would meet her soul mate there. She and Justin Frank Hull would soon fall madly in love and marry on April 8, 2011, in Miami, Oklahoma. Together they had one little angel, Serenity Nevaeh Hull on January 17, 2013.

Nichole loved being a mother and wife more than anything in this world. She loved spending time with family and friends gathered around a fire laughing and making memories that last a lifetime. When she loved, she loved with her heart and soul. She will forever be deeply missed.

In addition to her husband Justin, Nichole is also survived by her daughter, Serenity Nevaeh Hull, of the home; her parents and her “Bonus” mom, Desa Rae Webb; grandparents, Alan David Webb, David Joe Wyatt, and Betty Louise McCreedy; three brothers, Caleb Alan Webb, Jace Zachary Webb, and Jacob David Arnold, all of Fort Scott; six sisters, Kyla Leigh Phelps of Nevada, Missouri, Elizabeth Ilo Madden, of Springfield, Missouri, Abbigail Kirsten Marie Webb, and Katlyn Louise Webb, both of Fort Scott.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Hannah Joe Webb, her paternal grandmother Sharon Sue Webb, and paternal grandfather Michael Eugene Garwood.

Billie Phillips will conduct memorial services at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2022, at the funeral home.

Cremation will take place following services. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Rhonda Kay Tinkey, age 52, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at the Via Christi Emergency Room in Ft. Scott.

She was born July 12, 1969, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Lowell William Beerbower and Donna Kay Lawson Beerbower.

In earlier years, Rhonda worked at Larry’s Carry Out. Later she was employed by Jump Start and Peerless.

She married Preston Tinkey on May 10, 1991. When her boys were younger, Rhonda was actively involved with the Boy Scouts where she served as Den Mother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and taking trips to the casinos.

Survivors include her husband, Preston, of the home; three sons, L.W. Beerbower of Ft. Scott, Kyle Tinkey (Katie Harper), also of Ft. Scott and Jessie Tinkey of West Virginia and ten grandchildren, Savannah, Charlotte, Jackson, Alexander, Keira, Kaizleigh, Kiaya, Kazmer, Cheyanne and Shaynna. Also surviving are two brothers, David Beerbower (Donna Jo) of Ft. Scott and Allen Beerbower (Kim), of Redfield, Kansas.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Ashley and two brothers, Troy and Gary Beerbower.

There was cremation. A memorial service with burial in the Marmaton Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Rhonda Tinkey 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.

Elfie Marie Schnichels, age 95, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Guest Home Estates in Ft. Scott. She was born July 27, 1926, in Shidler, OK, the daughter of Garrett Lawrence Schnichels and Lillian Oriole Reasoner.

She graduated from Fort Scott High School, then attended Fort Scott Community College, obtaining 18 credit hours. She then taught school in Bourbon County for three years.

Elfie then decided to become a missionary and attended one year of Bible College in Fort Worth, TX. She then went to Old Mexico as a missionary where she served as a teacher and worked with needy children. While in Mexico she adopted four children from the children’s home in which she worked.

After returning to the United States, she settled again in Bourbon County, KS with her children, Paul David, Mark Wayne, Linda Kathleen, and Rose Maria. She has 16 grandchildren. She had 23 great-grandchildren with 19 still living. She also has a least one great-great-grandchild, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

Elfie lived at 1549 Key Road for many years where her children grew up. She dearly loved her flowers, plants, and even some gardening. While raising her children, she worked at Western Insurance Company for 8 years. Following that she worked at Mercy Hospital for 13 years.

She loved to do crafts and would make angels out of paper to occupy her time and give her a purpose. She will be sorely missed by many.

Only her daughters are still living, Linda Wurtz lives in Mesa AZ with her husband. Her younger daughter, Rose lives near Des Moines, IA, with three daughters that live nearby. She was preceded in death by her sons Paul David and Mark Wayne Schnichels.

Rev. Larry Stevicks will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 4^th, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in the Marmaton Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to either The Gideons or Emmanuel Baptist 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 Irene “Sug” Beckford, 90, formerly of Fulton, Kansas passed away Thursday morning, December 23, 2021, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born February 13, 1931, in Devon, Kansas, the daughter of George Franklin and Mary Elizabeth (Townsend) Snyder. She married Charles L. Beckford on August 27, 1950, in Fulton, Kansas, and he preceded her in death on October 19, 2008.

Mary graduated from Fulton High School. She helped plan many alumni reunions. She was a member of the West Liberty United Methodist Church, West Liberty UMW, and Violet Chapter 200 OES. She was Past Matron and Past District Aide OES, Past Worthy High Priestess Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, and was a Reach to Recovery volunteer for 15 years. She served as Sunday School Treasurer for 25 years, was Past UMW President, member and secretary for the Osaga Historical Society, and a member of the Fulton Community Center Board. Mary also served as Mother Advisor of Fort Scott Assembly 39 Rainbow Girls. Mary never missed an opportunity to serve in any capacity.

She was a KU Basketball fan and loved angel food cake. She was known for her banana bread and homemade strawberry ice cream. Her grandkids thought she made the best vegetable soup and chili ever. She loved all of her family, but had a special relationship with her great-granddaughters Willow, Maddie, and Evie, and was looking forward to meeting her great-grandson Donovan.

Survivors include her children, Randy L. Beckford and wife Carmen, of Fulton, and Vickie S. Lord and husband Gerald, of Lawrence, Kansas; a brother, Alva Snyder, of Independence, Kansas; seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and numerous great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband Charles, she was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, John E. Snyder, and George J. Snyder, two granddaughters, and one grandson.

Following cremation, memorial services for Mary will take place at a later date and she will be interred with her husband Charles in the Mapleton Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Dorothy L. Marks, age 83, a former resident of Ozark, Missouri, more recently of Fort Scott, Kansas, died early Wednesday, December 29, 2021, in Fort Scott.

Dorothy was born on July 18, 1938, Corydon, Iowa, to Godfrey “Nick” and Olive Marks, the youngest of five children: Dallas, Eleanor, Jeanne, and Maxine.

Dorothy was proud to have grown up in Iowa, and graduated from Corydon schools, where she played basketball. She loved her high school years, and remained in contact with her classmates throughout her life.

Dorothy loved to travel, and took many trips all around the United States. She was especially fond of the ocean, and often went to the coast, but her favorite place to travel from Iowa was Branson, Missouri.

After her parents passed away, Dorothy moved to Ozark, Missouri, to be able to go to Branson anytime she wanted! Dorothy loved the Branson music scene, and even worked for a time at the Mel Tillis show.

Dorothy was employed as a supervisor in several garment factories throughout her life, but her dream was to own and operate her own publishing company, so she quit her job and did just that.

She spent the last years of her career as the owner and operator of a retirement newspaper called The Prime Time News, which she distributed throughout the Springfield and Branson area.

Her other loves were dogs and cars. For many years, she traded for a new car about every year. She had many special dogs throughout her life, but her Shih Tzus named Mopsi One, and then Mopsi Two, were especially dear to her heart.

She was also an avid collector of Coca-Cola memorabilia.

Dorothy never met a stranger, and she was generous to all those in need. She was active in the Assemblies of God churches throughout her life.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, and special friends that she made throughout her life.

Following cremation, private burial will be held at a later date in Corydon, Iowa.

In honor of Dorothy’s memory, donations are suggested to Fort Scott Paws and Claws Animal Shelter, and can be left in care of 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.

Jessie D. Burkett, age 58, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, KS. He was born July 17, 1963, in Columbus, GA, the son of George and Faye Mannix Burkett.

Jessie worked as a press operator for a newspaper and then drove a truck for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and could fix anything.

He married Kimberly Graham on June 16, 1989, in Belton, TX.

Survivors include his wife Kimberly of the home; two daughters, Amanda Griggs (Ty), St. Mary’s, GA, and Amber Burkett (Chris), Belton, TX; a son, Aaron Burkett, Belton, TX; a brother, Tommy Burkett, TX; eight grandchildren, Azrah, Miley, Marly, Foster, Joshua, Crista, Haleigh, and Ayden; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Coggin, a grandson, Jacob, and his parents.

Cremation has taken place.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Jessie Burkett 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.

Stacy Annette Murrow, age 49, Blue Mound, Kansas passed away Monday, December 27, 2021.

The funeral service will be held at 11 am Wednesday, January 5, 2021, at the Mound City First Baptist Church.

Burial will be in the Sunny Slope Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday, January 4 at the Mound City Baptist Church.

Contributions are suggested to the Addison Stokes-Todd Education Fund or Linn County Care to Share, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, KS  66056.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Patricia Ann Cruse, 62, formerly of Fort Scott, passed away Saturday morning, December 25, 2021, at her home in Afton, Oklahoma. She was born November 23, 1959, in Fort Scott, Kansas the daughter of Russell Vincent and Alta Maye (Hall) Schasteen. She married Ricky Cruse, and later they divorced.

Patricia graduated from Fort Scott High School with the Class of 1978. She loved her debate team and spoke of it often. She went on to graduate from Fort Scott Community College. She worked for Kemper Insurance Company until her accident in 1983.

Patty was a member of the Community Christian Church in Fort Scott, and her love for her Lord and Savior was very evident. Patty loved life and lived it the best she could. She loved and valued her parents.

After her mother’s death in 2004, Patty resided with Gary and Evelyn Thurston, her lifelong friends. Later, in 2019, Patty moved to Oklahoma with the Thurston’s and she resided in the home of Chris and Holly Davidson, daughter of Evelyn and Gary. Patty was very happy with her life in Oklahoma and her nurse Holly. She died peacefully at home surrounded by this family. Heaven welcomed and Angel on Christmas Morning.

Patty is survived by her caregiver family and numerous nieces and nephews, including Robin Stephens and Kip Schasteen. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Jerry Schasteen.

Pastor Mike Buckamneer will conduct graveside services at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021, at the Evergreen Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Scott Police Dept. 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.

After a 2-week hospital stay with an unconfirmed diagnosis, Todd Spencer Woodward, a 2003 Fort Scott High School Graduate, died on December 1, 2021, in Auburn, Washington. Todd was born to Barbara Doherty Woodward and John Spencer Woodward in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on July 26^th, 1984. Todd was proceeded in death by his father John “Woody,” his grandparents Margaret and John Woodward, and Delores and Bernard Doherty.

He is survived by his mother Barbara Doherty Woodward, of Fort Scott and his sister Amber Woodward Benzabeh and husband Adam Benzabeh of Westfork Arkansas. He is also survived by 16 Aunts and Uncles and 35 first cousins, as well as many, many friends who loved him.

After graduation, Todd attended college for a while and then moved to Orlando, Florida where he worked as an Audio/Visual Technologist for conventions all over the country in various venues. Covid effectively cancelled all conventions, so in Dec. 2020, Todd decided to follow his lifelong dream of living in the Pacific Northwest where his family had spent some very wonderful times. He was pursuing new career opportunities in Coding and Stock Brokerage there when he became unexpectedly ill on Nov. 20th. He lost his battle to his undefined illness after 2 weeks in the hospital.

Todd grew up in Vancleave, Mississippi, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Houston, Texas before moving to Fort Scott, his mother’s hometown, in 1995. His generous and gentle spirit was evident in the way he treated people. To his mother’s dismay, sometimes he would often give his things away if someone else needed them more. His empathy extended to animals. He rescued kittens, puppies, turtles, and even fish that had floated onto shore after a flood. He called a humane society to help save a heron that was sick at a hotel conference where he was working, and spent thousands to save his elderly Husky.

From an early age Todd was skillful in all sports until an injury at 12 years old prevented him from running.

He then turned his talent to electronical sciences, music, and photography. Todd was a gifted pool player as well as a musician, playing the guitar, saxophone, and piano by ear. He learned the lyrics to thousands of songs by heart.

Anyone in need could count on Todd. When his father and grandmother became ill, he stayed up all night, by their side, until the moment they passed. Todd was too good to leave this world so soon, but he left us with an incredible legacy of how to live a selfless life. He was the very best of us. We will miss his big bear hugs and quick wit.

Due to the nearness of the Holidays and difficult travel weather possible, a Memorial Service for Todd will be held in the Spring at a time and place in Fort Scott, Kansas, to be determined in the future. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Scott.

Although Todd did not have cancer, donations in his name are requested for Care to Share in Fort Scott (in appreciation for the care they gave both his Father and Mother) or to an Animal Shelter of donor’s choice. Memorial contributions for Care to Share 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.