Patricia A. Bolton, 83, former resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday morning, June 20, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born March 18, 1940, in Muscotah, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd Harold Tipling and Anna Belle (Woodward) Tipling. She married William Gary “Bill” Bolton on August 23, 1959, in Muscotah, Kansas, and he preceded her in death on September 8, 2007.

Pat received her BA in Biology and Home Economics from Emporia State University. She was a homemaker and part-time college professor.

Survivors include her daughters, Kathryn Renee Bradford and husband Merl, of Minden, Nebraska, and Constance Zoe Townzen and husband Darren, of Rogers, Arkansas; a brother, Paul A. Tipling and wife Dixie, of Salina, Kansas; four grandchildren, Andrew Bradford, Emily Kennedy and husband Kyle, Daniel Townzen, and Laura Stephens and husband Sam; three great-grandchildren, Leif, Anders, and Finn.

In addition to her husband, Bill, she was also preceded in death by her parents.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 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.

Norma Kay Johnson, age 79, of rural Deerfield, MO passed away June 20, 2023 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK after a brief illness.

She was born March 3, 1944 at the Dr’s office in Garland, KS, the daughter of Charles Glen Linn and Wilma Heitz Linn.

She graduated from Bronaugh High School in 1962. She worked at the ASCS office in Nevada after graduation where she met the love of her life, Bernard Johnson.

Bernard and Kay were married on December 29, 1962, at her parent’s home in rural Bronaugh and started their life together. Side-by-side for 52 years, they would raise a family, and build a successful farm and ranch operation while residing on the centennial farm where they became the third generation of Bernard’s family to farm and ranch.

Kay Johnson loved her family. Those who knew her well marveled at her ability to multi-task with aplomb.

She was capable of preparing three home cooked family meals a day, facilitate and perform farm work, cater a picnic on-site at a grain field at a moment’s notice, drive all three kids to baseball, football, softball, track, bible school, dance practices, 4-H and FFA activities, and recitals, all while accommodating the schedule of everyone in her family.

She was an exceptional cook and particularly gifted as a pastry chef. She ran a business out of her kitchen providing cakes and pies to local diners in Nevada and Fort Scott. She made elaborate wedding cakes for those fortunate enough to hire her and managed the bakery at a large grocery store in Fort Scott for several years.

She also worked at DayCo in Fort Scott.

She was a highly competent “Family Doctor” who kept her husband and three children healthy, happy and productive through the various scrapes, ailments and accidents of an active life on the farm.

In her free time she bred and raised Cocker Spaniels.

After the passing of her husband in 2014, she leased the crop ground to her nephew, Ryan Linn and took pride in building her cowherd.

She did volunteer work as a teaching assistant at the elementary school in Bronaugh where she earned a certificate of recognition from her students.

She was a member of Rinehart Christian Church.

Kay Johnson considered her children, grandchildren and great grandson her life’s greatest accomplishment and greatly enjoyed each moment spent with them. Kay Johnson did these things while always carrying herself with class and dignity. She was a role model to her family and a great example of a life well lived.

Survivors include one son, Mark Z. Johnson and wife Brenda, Orlando, OK; two daughters, Lisa Kay Peterson and husband Jared, Owasso, OK, and Brenda Johnson-Farmer, Parkville, MO; six grandchildren, Tayler Joseph Peterson, Kaylee Jo Farmer, Rylee Elisabeth Cash, Hayden Jared Peterson, Sydney Pearl Johnson, and Charley Ries Johnson; one great grandson, Brooks Joseph Peterson; one brother, Jimmy Linn and wife Jackie, Bronaugh; and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.

Rev. Kevin Moyers will conduct funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 26th, 2023, at the Rinehart Christian Church.

Burial will follow at the National Cemetery in Fort Scott, KS.

The family will receive friends at a visitation from 2 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Cheney Witt Chapel in Fort Scott.

Memorials are suggested to the McKill Cemetery Perpetual Care 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 sympathy may be emailed to the family at [email protected].

Jessie Margie (Dikeman) Streeter, age 89, a longtime resident of Fort Scott, passed away June 13, 2023.

She was born November 26, 1933, near Pawnee Station, Kansas to William and Bessie (Long) Dikeman. The youngest of six children, Jessie attended rural grade schools in Bourbon County and graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1950. She loved school and was especially fond of reading and math.

On December 31, 1950, Jessie married James (Jim) Streeter in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He preceded her in death in 2020. They were best friends who loved being together whether they were roller skating, bowling, playing cards or games, water skiing, golfing, camping, walking, dancing, playing tennis, putting puzzles together, or spending time with their family. As travel companions, they toured every US state, most of it pulling a travel trailer behind their pickup truck. Their travels also took them to Canada, Mexico, Austria, and Germany. After retiring, they migrated each winter to the warmer climates of Florida, Texas, and Arizona. They never let their traveling interfere with being at the big and little events of their children and grandchildren, whether near or far. It was not uncommon to see them at sporting, musical, and educational activities, as well as birthday celebrations, weddings, or baby showers. Watching and attending Kansas City Royals games also provided much enjoyment for them.

Jessie’s work life began early. During her senior year of high school, she worked part time at Standard Advertising. Shortly after being married, her husband joined the service and was stationed overseas. During this time, she worked at Key Work Clothes during the day and at the Liberty Theater in the evening. Once her husband returned and as they started a family, she worked part time at the Federal Land Bank and then at Cullor Limestone. She also worked part time in the office at the First Baptist Church where they were active members for many years. Some may remember her as a long-time secretary at Winfield Scott Elementary School. Her last full-time job was in the Bourbon County Appraisers Office. After retiring, she worked seasonally at Mertz Tax Service.

Jessie especially enjoyed entertaining in her home. She planned and hosted both small and large get togethers for family, friends, co-workers, 4-H, and church groups. Family events almost always included hand-churned homemade ice cream made with her personal recipe. She loved to decorate and took pride in self-designing the rural home they built in 1967. Her passion for decorating continued when they moved to a duplex in Fort Scott in 2011. She also had a knack for growing and displaying beautiful flowers and healthy plants.

Survivors include two children, David Streeter (Debbie), Carl Junction, Missouri, and Susan Kern (Steve), Loa, Utah; six grandchildren, Chris Linder, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, Angela Suarez, Pittsburg, Kansas, Nick Streeter, Carl Junction, Missouri, Kelsie McCrea, Peculiar, Missouri, Wes Streeter, Pittsburg, Kansas, and Jason Linder, Clearfield, Utah; and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings Alta Carper, Raymond Dikeman, Ruth Dikeman, Frank Dikeman, JoAnn Gilbert, and two great-grandchildren.

Rev. Kevin Moyers will conduct funeral services at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 27^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10:30 A.M. until service time 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.

Vicki Jo Brown, age 72, resident of Fort Scott, KS, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, after a long battle with ALS.  She was born April 20, 1951, in Moran, KS, the daughter of Edwin and Dorothy Alumbaugh Trites.

Survivors include her husband, Michael; son Kyle Brown and wife Jamie; granddaughters Graycyn and Kinsley Brown, Hannah Brandt and husband Caleb, Emmah Dikeman, and husband Miles; grandsons Hunter Reeves and wife Madi, and Hollis Reeves; and a brother, Don Trites and wife Vinita.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tally Reeves, and her parents.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, June 23^rd, at the U. S. National Cemetery, Fort Scott, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to either St. Jude’s Hospital or the Ronald McDonald House 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.

Richard Lee Ferguson, Sr., age 76, resident of Arma, KS, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO.

He was born May 22, 1947, in Joplin, the son of Beryl and Mildred Adams Ferguson.

Richard was raised in Ft. Scott, KS, and graduated from FSHS.  He worked as a mechanic for various auto dealerships in his career.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, guns, and building engines. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and sitting on the back porch with his dog Harley.

Survivors include three daughters, Tammie Kuns, Ft. Scott, KS, Kimberly Ferguson, Pittsburg, KS, and Linda Harper (Brian), Ft. Scott; two sons, James Nickelson, Garland, KS, and Richard Ferguson, Jr. (Melinda), Moran, KS; 13 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Crystal, four siblings, and his parents.

David Alan Shinn, age 76, a resident of Uniontown, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at his home in Uniontown.  He was born January 10, 1947, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the son of James Orval Shinn and Thora May Nichols Shinn.  Alan graduated from Iola High School and then Allen County Community College and Emporia State University.  He later went on to receive a Master’s Degree from Pittsburg State University in 1971.

He married Rebecca Emert on May 29, 1969, at Iola, Kansas.  Alan served as a math teacher for Uniontown USD #235 for fifty years.  He loved teaching the fundamentals of math and his students often placed well in area math competitions.  Aside from working in the classroom, Alan also served as the Uniontown High School Assistant Football coach and the girls’ Golf and Softball coach.  He also drove a bus for twenty-five years.

In addition to teaching, Alan also served two years as the Uniontown City Clerk and also worked weekends in the office at the Ft. Scott Sale Barn for many years.

Alan was a longtime member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown where he had served as a Deacon.  During the church’s remodeling project, Alan became familiar with the Volunteer Christian Builders Association and went on to help with other building projects.  He loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting both deer and turkey as well as fishing at Roaring River.

Survivors include his wife, Becky, of the home; his children, Kevin Shinn (Diana) of Uniontown, and Melissa Gage (Jason) of Louisburg, Kansas; six grandchildren, Emily Jefferis (Austin), Holly Richwine (Dylan), Lauren Shinn, and Brayden, Bryce and Brock Gage and a great-grandson, Kase Jefferis.  Also surviving is a brother, Jack Shinn, of Pittsburg.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Mark Shinn.

Rev. Marty Dewitt will conduct funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 17^th at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown.

Burial will follow in the Turkey Creek Cemetery.

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

Memorials are suggested to the Shinn Family Scholarship or the First Missionary Baptist Church 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.

Neva Carol Boyd Coberley, age 88, passed away peacefully Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Medical Lodge of Neosho, MO. She was born in Rural Bourbon County on February 2, 1935, to Margaret (Lind) and Claude Stainbrook. She had five sisters Irene, Marjorie, Claudia, Nancy, and Florence. They preceded her in death.

She married her high school sweetheart Donald Boyd with whom she had 4four children: Dennis, Kimberly, Gary, and Lisa.  They eventually moved to Lawrence, KS where she was employed by Kansas University and The Lawrence School System. She lost Donald Boyd to cancer in 1976 and decided to move her youngest back home and settled in Redfield KS.

She met and eventually married Wade Coberley, and they melded their children Jesse, Cathy, Bud, Mae, and Angie to make a family of nine. They moved from Ft. Scott, KS to Aurora, MO, and settled.  She loved KU sports, singing, Blue Grass festivals, and flea marketing.

She loved her family fiercely and doted on her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She loved to travel, which they did until health declined. She lost Wade Coberley in 2017 and moved to live with Lisa in Aurora, MO.

Ill health led her to Medical Lodge where she was loved until the end of her life. She was quick witted, loved crossword puzzles, reading extensively, and her family.

She was loved by everyone who knew her.

Survivors include nine children and stepchildren, 27 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. She loved them to the moon and back. She was preceded in death by her son Dennis in 2011.

Services for Neva are planned for 1:00 PM Friday, June 16^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Hatch Cemetery, Uniontown., KS.

Donations are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Society 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.

Nicholas Humberto Naveira, age 87, resident of Elizabeth, NJ, and more recently of Farlington, KS, died Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Comfort Care Home, Pittsburg, KS.

He was born December 6, 1935, in Cuba, the son of Gregorio and Caridad Rodriquez Naveira.  He married Joaquina Garcia.  They arrived in the United States in their 30’s and settled in New Jersey.  Nicholas worked as a mechanic, and later a machinist for the Red Devil paint supply company.

Survivors include his wife Joaquina Naveira, Farlington, KS; a son Jose Naveira and wife Becky, Farlington; a daughter, Daisy Naveira, Farlington; and a sister, Cira, Florida

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Luis and Soillo Naveira, and a sister, Luisa Naveira.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct graveside services at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 13^th, at the Farlington Cemetery.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

William L. Hathaway, Jr., 75, of Fort Scott, passed away on June 6, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born November 4, 1947, in Iola, the son of William L. Hathaway, Sr., and Helen Louise Hawkins. His father passed away at an early age. He was fortunate to have in his life Tom Norris and Dutch Hurd who filled the role of father figures.

He graduated from Fort Scott High School and while attending Fort Scott Community College he was drafted into the U.S. Army. During Vietnam, he was stationed in Germany where he served as a cook.

Upon his discharge in June 1969, he returned to Fort Scott and married the love of his life, Patty Sue Gaston, on August 23, 1969. They were married at the home of her parents on their rural Second Street farm.

During the 53-year marriage, they were blessed with two sons, Willie and Brandon.

William worked as a press operator at Extrusions for 53 years. He selflessly dedicated his life to his family. He was a well-known and respected little league baseball coach for both of his sons and many others. His grandchildren could count on him being the first one to the ballfield and the loudest voice of support behind home plate. He took great pride in spoiling his great-grandchildren and watching them grow. He could be found at Elm Creek camping, where he enjoyed fishing and cooking out with his family. No one that met William could deny his love for his family.

Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, William L. Hathaway III and wife Crystal, and Brandon E. Hathaway and wife Kim; four grandchildren, Torrie Singmaster and husband Dakota, Graham Hathaway, Nick Hathaway, and Kaidden Hathaway; two great-grandchildren, William, and Tyson Singmaster; a sister, Bertha Valdivia of Topeka; a brother, David Hathaway and wife Brenda of Fulton; and numerous extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Slim Valdivia, and nephew Kenny Clampitt.

Rev. Daryl Gaddy will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 13^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

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

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Monday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to Fort Scott Recreation Department for Baseball and Softball 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.

Flona Jane “Jani” Palmer, age 68, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 4, 2023, at her apartment in Cavalry Crossing.

She was born October 11, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of J. E. Douglas Palmer and Clara Christine Honaker Palmer.

Janie had lived primarily in Maryland where she worked for a time in childcare and also as a bus driver; however, her most important job was being a mother and grandmother.

She enjoyed arts and crafts – there was never a craft she would not try.  She especially liked painting and drawing as well as crocheting and cross-stitch.  In 2016, she moved to Kansas to be near family.

The last year and a half were spent at Cavalry Crossing.

Jani enjoyed playing marbles and participating in activities with the other residents.  She enjoyed reading and had recently reorganized the apartment complex’s library.  Some of her favorite times were spent at the beach.

Survivors include her three children, Michael Guns, Jr. (Julie) of Delaware, Christine Guns of West Virginia and Douglas Guns (Melissa) of Ft. Scott, Kansas and ten grandchildren, Michael Guns III, Morgan Guns, Alyssa Haymaker, Grayson Guns, Liam Guns, Douglas Guns, Jr., Zander Guns, Emma Guns, John Guns and Lincoln Guns.  Also surviving are a sister, Connie Callahan of Spokane, Missouri and three brothers, Rick Palmer, Cherry Hill, Maryland, Douglas Palmer, Jr., Onalaska, Texas and Ronald Hancock of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Janie was preceded in death by her parents.

There was cremation and no public service is planned.

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.

Glenn M. Post, 103, resident of Redfield, Kansas, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1920, in Redfield, Kansas, the son of Marion Melvin Post and Gladys Elizabeth (McHenry) Post.

Glenn was a WWII veteran and member of the V.F.W., a 60-year member of the Xenia Masonic Lodge, as well as the Grange.

Survivors include his daughter, Vickie Kay McWilliams, of Redfield; two sisters, Anna Ruth Bybee of Parsons, Kansas, and Natalie Comstock, of Fort Scott; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a grandson, Robert Kerr.

Rev, Chub Bolling, Rev. Seth Bolling, and Tom Bradbury will officiate graveside services on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Marion (Paint Creek) Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mirza Transportation Fund 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.

Leta Ann Poore Welch, 82, of Fort Scott, peacefully passed away on June 3, 2023, to join her Lord and Savior. She was born on December 13, 1940, in Bronson, Kansas, to the late Paul and Pearlie Roberts Poore. Leta was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Pearlie Poore, her beloved brothers Howard and Melvin Poore, her nephew Brian Shelton, and the love of her life, Jerry Welch.

Growing up in Bronson, Leta attended Bronson schools and cherished her hometown. She embodied love as a daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Leta dedicated many years of her life working at the Western Insurance Company, Newman Young Clinic, and Key Industries. Her caring nature led her to employment at Tri-Valley Developmental Center and Care-4-U, where she found joy in taking care of others.

Leta is survived by her sister Martha (John) Shelton of Drexel, Missouri; her son Roger (Carolyn) Welch of Bronson, Kansas; her daughter DeAnn (Bill) Cambers of Walnut, Kansas; and her daughter Lisa (Ron) Gray of Olathe, Kansas. She leaves behind cherished grandchildren Ryan (Jonna) Mills of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Paul Welch of Fort Scott, Kansas; Bayley (Brett) Linn of Garnett, Kansas; Kelsey (Dalton) Bruns of Mound City, Kansas; Jordyn (Jon) of Spring Hill, Kansas; and Dane Cummings (Dani) of Girard, Kansas. Leta’s great-grandchildren, Isaac Mills and Kate Mills, Brynleigh and Barrett Linn, Sutton and Walker Bruns, Luke Cooper, and Remi Cummings, will forever carry her memory. Additionally, she is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family members who will deeply miss her presence.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Horton House for their exceptional love and care during her stay there.

Rev. Marty DeWitt will officiate graveside services to celebrate Leta’s life on Friday, June 9, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Uniontown Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.