Willa Ann Woody Cable went softly into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 11, 2023, after a very brief battle with brain cancer. She was born August 17, 1944, to Mable Smith Woody in Fort Scott, KS, She grew up on a farm east of Savonburg, Kansas where she was raised by her mother and maternal grandparents, Emmett and Myrtle Smith.

Her affection for the outdoors was nurtured by her Grandpa Smith as they worked side-by-side with cattle, horses, and mules. This love of nature continued throughout her life. She found joy in gardening, hunting, and fishing. She travelled extensively throughout North America particularly enjoying visiting historic sites and national parks.

As a teen, Willa met Jesus and things only got better. Jesus walked with her step-by-step throughout her life. In May 1959, she met the love of her life, Charles Cable. They married on March 3, 1962, in Humboldt, KS.

When her two children were in school, she went back to school and attained her degree in nursing. As an LPN, she worked for many years in local nursing homes. This was one of the many ways that she faithfully served the Lord and touched the lives of those around her.

Willa’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles, two children, Bob (Lori) Cable of Fort Scott, Cherri (Paul) Walrod of Eudora, KS; eleven grandchildren: Loryn (Andrew) Woodworth of Bloomington, Indiana, Seth (Rachel) Cable of Overland Park, KS, Landon Walrod of Almagordo, NM, Samuel Cable of Kansas City, MO, Jamison (Sierra) Walrod of Shawnee, KS, Natalie Cable of Kansas City, MO, Jintry (Will) Phillips of Emporia, KS and Simon, Sami, Karly, and Kolson Walrod of Eudora; and five great-grandchildren.

She was known for her strength, wit, and heart for God. She will be greatly missed.

There was cremation. Services will take place at later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201, S. Main St. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Katherine Denise “Mammy” Beal Howe, age 70, resident of West Plains, MO, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Via Christi Emergency Room, Fort Scott, KS.

She was born April 4, 1952, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Olan and Audrey Brown Beal.

Mammy worked at the local donut shop and later as an over-the-road truck driver.  She enjoyed stock car racing, casinos, and playing bingo.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She was known as Mammy to everyone.

Survivors include two children, Tina Martin (Matthew), and Lokota Beal (Megan); four brothers, Olan “Bud” Beal, Jr. (Janet), Alan Beal (Debbie), Russell “Rusty” Beal (Donna), and Robert Beal (Judy); three grandchildren Ryan Hill (Bryant), Amanda Hill (Joseph), and Lakota Beal, Jr.; three stepsons, Christopher Howe, Cory Howe, and Stephen Niehaus; a great granddaughter, Seguin Grace and baby Hill on the way.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Tonia Beal, and her parents.

Also surviving is her significant other Ron Falwell and his family, 1 son and spouse, 5 granddaughters, 3 grandsons, 8 great granddaughters, 1 great grandson, and preceded in death by 1 son.

Bud Beal and Rusty Beal will conduct graveside services at 1:00 Thursday, March 16^th, at the West Liberty Cemetery.

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

Memorials are suggested to the Mammy Howe 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.

Jerry Wayne Allen, age 68, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away early Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Guest Home Estates in Ft. Scott.  He was born November 28, 1954, in Ft. Scott, the son of Harold Allen and Esther Gibson Allen.

Jerry first married Caroline Frances “Fran” Morrow on April 20, 1981, in Ft. Scott.  They enjoyed sixteen years of marriage until her death on May 29, 1997.  Jerry later married Deborah Morrow on December 28, 1998, at Miami, Oklahoma.

Jerry had a knack for working on small engines and had repaired many motor bikes and lawn mowers.  He also used his mechanical abilities to rebuild lawn tractors that he used in area lawn tractor pulls.  Fishing was also a favorite pastime.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah, of the home and three step-children, Sara Schnichels, Casey Keirsey and Christopher Keith.  Also surviving are two brothers, Pete Allen and Charles Allen and a sister, Barbara Wheeler.

In addition to his first wife, Fran, Jerry was also preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Esther Allen, a brother, Tom Allen, a sister, Bonnie Hill and his beloved dog, Susie.

There was cremation.  Private burial will take place at a later date in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Ft. Scott.

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.

Michael Louis Pool, age 70, a resident of Lake Fort Scott, passed Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his home.  He was born July 27, 1952, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the son of William Louis “Louie” Pool and Norma Elaine Johnson Pool

Mike grew up in the Bronson area and graduated from the Uniontown High School.  He married Patricia A. Floyd on November 11, 1970, at Nevada, Missouri.

Mike was a brick and stone mason as well as a tuck pointer.  He used his skills on construction sites throughout Kansas and Missouri.

Weekends were spent racing at the Mo-Kan track or fishing on the lake.

Survivors include his two sons, Brian Pool and Brent Pool (Tawny) both of Ft. Scott; six grandchildren, Laura, Ashleigh, Logan, Nash, Kellen and Evan and a brother, Steve Pool of Penokee, Kansas.

Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Patty, on May 21, 2019.  He was also preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Elaine Pool.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, March 15^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Bronson Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Tuesday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

William Stanley “Buddy” Pruitt, 82, resident of Garland, Texas, passed away March 1, 2023.

He was born July 26, 1940, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Thomas William Pruitt and Lazetta Fae (Ridenour) Pruitt.

Buddy is survived by his sons, Troy William Pruitt, and Richard Thomas Pruitt, both of Garland, Texas; a sister Fay Farley, of Catoosa, Oklahoma, and seven grandchildren.

Ronnie Pruitt will conduct graveside services 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 13, 2023, at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Fulton, Kansas.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Suella Jean Hornby, 63, a resident of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.

She was born September 8, 1959, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Kenneth Ross Wood and Jennie Louise (Reynolds) Wood.

She married Charles Matthew Hornby July 16, 1988, and he survives of the home.

Suella worked in sales and marketing, and she was a member of the Brainerd Church of the Nazarene, where she was the church pianist.

In addition to her husband, Charles, Suella is also survived by a brother, Stanley Wood (Denise), of Easton, Kansas, and two sisters, Melody Richardson (Lonnie) of Louisburg, Kansas, and Joy Parke (Philip), of Raymore, Missouri.

Rev. Jim Brackett will conduct funeral services at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Hammond Methodist Church, with burial following at the Maple Grove Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 p.m. prior to the services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Grove Cemetery, 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.

John Lyle Jackson, 93, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away on March 6, 2023. John was born April 13, 1929, at Isabel, Kansas. He was one of eight children born to John Ervin Jackson and Jessie Eva (Hollister) Jackson. He married Norma Jean (Smith) Jackson Nov. 25, 1951, in Bronson, Kan.

He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, two brothers and five sisters, Calvin Jackson, Fern Jackson, Dean Jackson, Ruth McEndree, Stella Ludlum, Lila Ludlum and Shirley Ludlum.

John and Jean were married for 68 years at the time of her passing in September 2020.

John is survived by son Dan and wife Jeannie of Bartlesville, Okla., son Rick and wife Denise of Bartlesville, Okla., daughter Diana Myers and husband Vincent of Overland Park, Kan.; Grandchildren Janett (Chris) Ferrell, April Jackson, Zeb (Mandi) Jackson, Danielle (Mark) Bernal, Rachel Myers, Evan Myers, Skyler Myers; great-grandchildren, Collin, Foster, Carley, Justin, Nayeli, Brady, Everly, Larkin, Boone, Keith and Kassius; great-great-grandson Jaxxen; and grand-dog Bubba John.

John graduated from Isabel High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948. He was stationed in Germany before returning to Kansas in 1950. He was then recalled in 1951, for the Korean War, training many soldiers for deployment at Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey, completing service in 1953.

John and Jean made their home in Iola, Kan., purchasing 17 acres on Park Street, where they raised their three children and ran an office for MFA Insurance. They attended every football, basketball, baseball game and horse show that their children were involved in. John was the head of the Spur Club with Bud Sifers and they rang the Mustang bell at every home game.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his best friend Gene Sallee.

In 1975, they relocated to Fort Scott and opened Jackson Real Estate. After 15 years, they closed the real estate office and opened Outpost Antiques in downtown Fort Scott, for another 10+ years. John enjoyed finding a good deal…he had an eye for antiquities and collectibles of all types.

He eventually retired from H & H Real Estate in Fort Scott, at 80 years young.

John was a voracious reader and kept the staff in the public library busy every week, often reading one or two books a day. In his last years, he still enjoyed reading, garage sales, puzzles, and visiting with anyone that called or stopped by – even though he would never wear his hearing aids.

He was known to break out in song at any time with his favorites being ol’ Dan Tucker or Ramblin’ Bob.

John was a devoted fan of KU Basketball, the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Following cremation, Chaplain Lloyd Houk will conduct graveside services at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Fort Scott National Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Flowers are welcome as well as cards and letters to the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Scott Public Library and left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Louise Marie Shattuck, age 89, Prescott, Kansas passed away Monday March 6, 2023. She was born in a farmhouse west of Prescott on November 28, 1933 the daughter of Ed and Avis(Smith) McIntyre. She traveled by herself to Tacoma, Washington, at the age of seventeen, to be united in marriage to Lyle Shattuck on June 12, 1951. She was involved in 4-H, P.T.A., Jayhawk Linn Booster Club, and Teen Town. She was a member of the Prescott United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women, as well as, PHILO Study Club. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister LaVerne. Louise is survived by her husband Lyle, three daughters, Debra Wood(Dave), Diane Springer(Randy), and Danna Schneider(Scott), eleven grandchildren, and eighteen great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am Friday, March 10, 2023 at the Prescott United Methodist Church. Burial in the Prescott Cemetery. Individual respects and guest registry may be made Thursday March 9, from 11 am to 5 pm at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Prescott Food Pantry or American Heart Association c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075.

Alice “Jane” Woodburn, 81, resident of Glendale, Arizona, passed away February 20, 2023. She was born August 17, 1941, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Dr. Francis Marion Stone and Alice Jane (Givens) Stone.

She married William D. “Bill” Woodburn on August 25, 1962, in Fort Scott, and he survives of the home.

Jane received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas. She was a member of PEO Chapter C, Glendale, Arizona.

In addition to her husband Bill, Jane is also survived by her son, Bill Woodburn, of Phoenix, Arizona; a sister, Sue Trast, of Shawnee, Kansas; four grandchildren, Alan Granby, Ashley, Brett, and Brook Woodburn, and three great-grandchildren, Elijah Powers, Easton and Lawson Granby. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Following cremation, private services will take place at a later date, and her remains will be interred in the Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

The family wishes memorial contributions to be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, New York, NY, 10163.

Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Mary Jeanette (Austin) Crossland, 87, of Paola, Kansas, passed away March 4, 2023, at home surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer.

Mary was born on October 31, 1935, to Harold and Mary Alice Austin in Fort Scott, Kansas.  She was the eldest of three daughters.   Mary grew up sewing and designing clothes for her dolls.  In high school, she was a majorette and loved twirling the baton.

On May 15, 1953, she married the love of her life, Jack Owen Crossland, in Nevada, Missouri.  Together they had two children, Jeanette and Timothy, whom she loved dearly. Mary was a homemaker, and she created a warm home full of Jesus, love, desserts, and trinkets.  In her twenties, she ran an alteration shop in Nevada.  Later, Mary continued her work as a seamstress in the home, sewing and altering all kinds of clothing.    Mary and Jack made countless quilts together.  Mary was a skilled painter, and with Jack’s talent in woodworking, they created beautiful pieces of art.

Mary was a devout Christian woman who attended the First Baptist Church of Paola.  She read her Bible regularly and did daily devotions.  Jack and Mary raised their family in church, and they were active in serving God together.   She showed God’s love by being kind, gentle, and caring to everyone she met.

Mary is survived and missed by Jack, her husband of nearly 70 years, daughter Jeanette (Crossland) Spencer of Gardner, Kansas, and her son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Kayla Crossland, of Olathe, Kansas; grandchildren Shiloh (Eric) Harlan, Saber (Rob Drumm) Crossland, Eli (Hallie) Spencer, Kristian (Bo) Gerken, Shadoe (Amanda) Crossland, and Kirstie (John) Lindquist; great-grandchildren Cale, Leland, Jenna, Korbin, Jentzen, Beckett, Oliver,  Sam, Hollis, Addison, Hazel, RIver, and Maggie; sisters Allanette White and Jayne Austin; brothers and sisters in law, Roy Crossland, Les (Joyce) Crossland, Carla Crossland, and Linda Crossland;  and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mary Austin, son-in-law Dwight Spencer, and brothers and sisters-in-law Larry Crossland, Joe Crossland, Evelyn Crossland, and Vaughn White.

Funeral Services  will be, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm, with a visitation starting at 1:00 pm at Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home in Fort Scott, Kansas, with graveside services following at the Fairview Cemetery in Fulton, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Olathe Health Hospice Care and may be sent to or left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas   66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Roy Emerald Townsend, age 87, resident of rural Fort Scott, KS, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, KS.  He was born on September 7, 1935, in Harding, KS, the son of Perry and Elizabeth Snyder Townsend.

\  Roy served in the Army from 1958 until 1961.  He was stationed in Germany for 1 ½ years as crew chief for a 3 Star General.

Roy married Nancy Susan Michael on March 30, 1964, in Miami, OK.  She preceded him in death on December 3, 2020.  He worked various jobs through the years including Bruce Marble Works, heavy equipment operator, and maintenance.  He enjoyed working on his vintage military vehicles, pulling tractors, coin collecting, and watching Gun Smoke.  He was a member of the Rising Sun Lodge #8 in Fort Scott.

Survivors include two sons, Perry Townsend (Jane), Redfield, KS, and Jerry Townsend (Amber), Chanute, KS; two grandchildren, Adam Townsend, and Sarah Bower (Justin); onegreat granddaughter, Aleah Marie Bower; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Price, and his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Tuesday, March 7^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 Monday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to Ronald McDonald House or Bethel Community Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

With a warm smile and a welcoming heart, Lynne Mary VanLeeuwen lived a life rich in family and friends. Lynne welcomed every moment as a gift, relishing life’s joys and meeting its challenges with unwavering faith and confidence. Lynne enjoyed adventure, appreciated the beauty in life, and treasured nothing more than her family. Cherished by many, Lynn will long be remembered and so very missed.

The mobilization of war efforts in 1942 was quick and effective, with carmakers and other manufacturers changing to the production of weapons of war. Gas rationing, Scrap Days, and Victory Gardens became the norm. At the same time, The Declaration of the United Nations, the newly formed Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, and The Voice of America ensured that every citizen had their eyes focused on a better future. Nowhere was there more hope for the future than in the hearts of Robert and Evelyn (Shearer) Brown as they welcomed their daughter, Lynne, into their family on December 6 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Growing up in a large family, Lynne was the second youngest child. Her older siblings were much older, and she came to know her younger brother, John, best. While her father was a handyman who worked on many rental properties, her mother worked for Michigan Tag Company. The family enjoyed summer vacations at a cottage in Idlewild, Michigan and Lynne attended Palmer Elementary School. A gifted singer and percussionist, she took music lessons and attended band camps at Michigan State University.

After graduating from Creston High School with the class of 1960, Lynne went away to college in Alva, Oklahoma. In 1963, she returned to Michigan to marry Douglas Carnevale who worked with her mother at Michigan Tag Company. The couple married in a ceremony at St. Judes Catholic Church.

In time, Lynne and Doug were blessed to welcome three children to their family. Though their marriage ended in divorce after 16 years, Lynne was always grateful it gave her the gift of motherhood. Christine, Maria, and Martin quickly were the centers of Lynne’s world. She was an awesome mom who totally devoted herself to ensuring her children were loved and supported.

As a musician in the Grand Rapids Symphony for over 20 years and a principal percussionist for part of that time, Lynne thoroughly enjoyed sharing her love of music with her children and took them to all her rehearsals and concerts. While cooking wasn’t her passion, she made great meatloaf, goulash, and chili, and her weenie wraps were her specialty!

While vacationing with her brother Bob in Uniontown, Kansas, Lynne had the good fortune of meeting Joe VanLeeuwen. Joe had two adult daughters from a previous marriage and owned and operated Van’s Grocery and Meat Locker in Uniontown. The pair began dating, fell in love, and married on February 24, 1981.

Lynne helped run the store until they retired in 1998. She then worked as a church secretary in Fort Scott, Kansas, for a time. They took many trips together; Hot Springs, Arkansas, was a favorite destination. They also enjoyed visiting casinos to gamble. She was a member of the Arts Council in Fort Scott for twenty years and was always up for a potluck dinner with friends.

A practicing Catholic her entire life, faith was always important to Lynne, and she was grateful to be a member of the fellowships at St. Jude in Grand Rapids and Mary Queen of Angels in Fort Scott. Without a doubt, Lynne’s greatest joy was her family. And her grandchildren were her heart’s delight! She adored her grandkids and nurtured a special relationship with each one of them. She taught them numbers and math, music and art appreciation, and loved to joke and play. Their biggest fan, Lynne attended all their events and supported their every endeavor. Whether sharing a meal, playing Yahtzee of Boggle, or cheering them on, Lynne proved a constant source of love and support.

Without a doubt, life feels less certain in the absence of Lynne’s steadfast companionship. May we find comfort in our many treasured memories and in the honor of carrying her beautiful legacy forward. In each moment we gather with loved ones, cheer on each other’s’ dreams, enjoy a trip, or share our passions, we celebrate the many ways Lynne gifted our lives. In this way, we keep her spirit alive and inspiring others as she so inspired each of us.

Lynne M. Vanleeuwen of Grand Rapids, MI, age 79, passed away with her loving family by her side November 20, 2022.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph VanLeeuwen; siblings, Bob and Alice Brown, Arthur Brown, Ben and Joan Brown, Delores and Frank Hall, Ardis and Ken Jacobs, and John Brown.

Lynne is survived by her children, Christine Carnevale of Grand Rapids, Maria (Don Myles) Norman of Grand Rapids, Martin (Michelle) Carnevale of Belmont, Kim (Ron) Pendell of Bloomington, IN, Debbie Elliot of San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Sean Norman, Caitlin (Kyle) Johnson, Syler Moser, Lisa (Ryan) Tabereaux, Amber (Josh) Zink; great-grandchildren, Avery, Dawson, Jackson, Turner, Sophie, Evan, Gilbert; sisters-in-law, Mary Brown and Carol Brown; and many nieces and nephews.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment will be in Ft. Scott National Cemetery.

A Celebration of Lynne’s Life will be announced soon. Memorials may be made to Grand Rapids Symphony or Bourbon County Arts Council (KS). Local arrangements are being handled by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St.