Dorothy Taylor, 77, of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at her home. She was born October 27, 1945, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Charles James Alfred Bloesser and Nellie Ida (Brundige) Bloesser. She married Marvin Lee Taylor, Sr. on November 26, 1966, at the Redfield Methodist Church in Redfield, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 5, 2022.

Dorothy graduated from Nevada High School in 1963, and was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Fort Scott.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Marvin Lee Taylor, Jr., of Dallas, Texas, Evan Randall “Randy” Taylor (Kayla Mitchell), of Fort Scott; two sisters, Lorraine Schnarre, of Blue Springs, Missouri, and Carol Arnold, of Nixa, Missouri; and four grandchildren, Dayton Lee Taylor (Lauren), of Manhattan, Kansas, Kyle Mitchell, Courtney Shelton, and Jackson Marlow, all of Fort Scott.

In addition to her husband Marvin, she was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Alva Bloesser and Henry Bloesser; and two sisters, Leah Stubblefield, and Connie Shoemaker.

Rev. Joel Crippen and Rev. James Collins will conduct funeral services at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the First Southern Baptist Church, with burial following at the Fort Scott National Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends 6:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening January 24, 2023, at the funeral home.

Funeral Services will be livestreamed on Facebook Live via the Konantz-Cheney Facebook page for anyone unable to attend.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church, 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.

Trisha Diane Willard, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away at age 42, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born on December 11, 1980 in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Richard Eugene Willard Jr. and Susan Diane Wurtz Willard. Trisha grew up in Ft. Scott and she was an honor student at Fort Scott High School and Fort Scott Community College, where she made a lot of lifetime friendships.

She met and later married Paul Studyvin in the spring of 2000 on the cusp of the century. They were later blessed with three children. Trisha was a loving and devoted mother and went above and beyond to give her children a loving, happy childhood. She enjoyed playing tennis, bowling and softball, as well as cooking, writing and photography. She was also a music enthusiast and fan of the band Pearl Jam and the shows Frazier and Seinfeld. She was a passionate, sentimental, kind hearted, strong willed woman who was always ready for a new adventure.

Survivors include her children, Chloe Studyvin, Carlee Studyvin, and Greg Studyvin; her parents, Rich Willard and Susan Wurtz-Willard; her brothers, Trenton Willard, Dusty Willard and Ziad Nabhan; and her sister Makya Coulter. She is also survived by her former husband, Paul Studyvin and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Tara Willard and her grandparents, Norman and Carol Minden, Richard Willard Sr., Gene and Dorothy Dull and Willie and Lois Wurtz.

Following cremation, a celebration of life service will be held at the 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Faith Church.

Private burial will take place at the Maple Grove Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Trisha Willard 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.

Inez Mae (Graves) Haugen, 95, of Fort Scott, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. She was born July 10, 1927, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of John Owen Smither and Dorothy Eleanor (Manges) Smither.

She married William Allen Graves September 10, 1945, in Fort Scott, and he preceded her in death September 17, 1994. She later married Milton O. Haugen July 25, 1997, and he preceded her in death in November of 2011.

Inez graduated from Fort Scott High School and attended Fort Scott Community College. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Scott.

Inez is survived by her children, Doug Graves and Christy, of Fort Scott, Sherry Hartshorne and Dave, Peggy Gniffke and Terry, Rick Haugen and Mary; fourteen grandchildren, including Chad Hall and Pamela, of Sedalia, Missouri, Chris Bart, of Hays, Kansas, Brady Graves, of Fort Scott, and Taylor Chaplin and Matt, also of Fort Scott. She is also survived by twenty-nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husbands, she was also preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Teresa “Terry” Ann Hall and Tracy Lea Helm, and a brother, Harold Smither.

Following cremation, Rev. Ken Ansell will conduct graveside services at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, at Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet for a visitation at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home the day of the service and leave for the cemetery at 1:45 p.m. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Marjorie Lucille McGinnis, age 97, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the Guest Home Estates in Ft. Scott.  She was born August 24, 1925, in LaCygne, Kansas, the daughter of Henry Isiah Bergmann and Stella Lee Boyd Bergmann.  She grew up and attended school in LaCygne.

Marjorie first married Henry Robert McDaniel in 1942.  To this union, five children were born, Robert, Louise, Harvey, Connie and Michael.  Henry passed away in 1957.  She then married William R. Peacock in 1960.  Marjorie and Bill had one daughter Michelle.  Bill passed away in 1990.  Marjorie later married Roy “Mac” McGinnis in 1997.  He passed away in 2015.

Throughout her life, Marjorie lived in many places, primarily in Oklahoma and Kansas.  She had worked a a variety store for several years in Owasso, Oklahoma and also worked for twelve years for Wal-Mart in both Miami, Oklahoma and Ft. Scott, Kansas.  Marjorie enjoyed reading and crocheting.  She was a past member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary.

Survivors include her children, Robert McDaniel of Miami, Oklahoma, Harvey McDaniel of Eudora, Kansas, Connie Fergerson of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Michael McDaniel of Ft. Worth, Texas and Michelle Stine of Redfield, Kansas; eleven grandchildren and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren.  Also surviving is a sister, Ruth Allison of Marshall, Missouri.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Louise Schuler, three grandchildren, four sisters and nine brothers.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Monday, January 16^th at the Oak Lawn Cemetery in LaCygne, Kansas.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 9:30 A.M to 10:30 A.M. at the Cheney Witt Chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery.

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.

Anna Mae Smith, age 92, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott.  She was born May 15, 1930, in Hiattville, KS, the daughter of Albert and Sarah Hixon Powell.  She graduated from Hepler, KS High School.  She married Neil Smith on April 1, 1951, in Eureka Springs, AR.  He preceded her in death in 1992.  Anna worked for Key Industries for over 25 years until her retirement.  She enjoyed quilting, reading, traveling, collecting magazines and books, bird watching and attending auctions.  She took care of her family, making sure all needs were met.  She especially loved weekends spoiling the grandchildren.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include a sister, Mary Estenson; 3 grandchildren Jeff Parker (Kim), Kimberly Phillips (Adam), and Beth Parker; 5 great grandchildren Gabe Parker, Conner Parker (Alyssa), Marra Holt (Gabe), Keira Phillips, and Benjamin Phillips; a son-in-law, Ron Parker; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Deborah Parker; and 5 brothers, Tom, George, Wayne, Don, and Joe Powell.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 Tuesday, January 17^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Private burial will take place at the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 10:30 Tuesday morning at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church 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.

Eleanor Faye Rogers, age 88, resident of Mapleton, KS, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Medicalodge of Fort Scott, KS.  She was born on February 1, 1934, in Blue Mound, KS, the daughter of Glenn and Reta Dizmang McGee.  She married Harold Rogers on May 18, 1952.  He preceded her in death on December 4, 2001.  Eleanor enjoyed growing flowers, especially roses.  She served many years working for the Bourbon County Democrats.  She was a 60-year member of Eastern Star.  She was a member of the Mapleton Methodist Church.

Survivors include a son Tim Rogers (Liza), Jacksonville, FL; 2 daughters Susan Smith, Belton, TX, and Karen Rogers, Ft. Scott; a sister-in-law Carolyn McGee, Blue Mound, KS; 7 grandchildren, Steven Rogers (Wendy), Elizabeth Richter (Matt), Sam Smith (Jennifer), Ted Smith (Allison), Lattica Foster (Dan), Robbie Hall, and Jerried Hall; 14 great grandchildren Madison Reynolds, Jaycek and Adalyn Rogers, Cooper Smith, Avery and Natalie Smith, Tanner and Hayden Foster, Madisyn, Tucker, Baylee, and Jonah Hall, and Bennett and Corbin Richter; and several nieces and nephews.  Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles McGee, and her parents.

Rev. Connie Edgerton will conduct funeral services at 3:00 PM Sunday, January 15th, at the Mapleton Methodist Church.  Burial will follow in the Mapleton Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 Sunday afternoon at the Church.  Memorials are suggested to either Mapleton Fire Department or Paws and Claws 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.

Nancy DeWitt, age 81, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott.  She was born January 31, 1941, in Los Angeles, California.  Prior to moving to Ft. Scott, Nancy had made her home in Iola, Kansas.  She loved dogs especially chihuahuas and meticulously kept a photo album of all the pets she had over the years.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.  Nancy was preceded in death by a brother, Robert and a sister, Lorraine.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 1:30 P.M. Monday, January 16^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Following services there will be cremation.

Burial will take place at the Greensburg Cemetery in Greensburg, Kansas at a later date.

Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online g

Caleb Scott Warner, age 30, resident of Erie, KS, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, MO.  He was born January 13, 1992, in Lee’s Summit, MO, the son of Michael Dale Warner and Tammy Sue Hockett Warner.  Caleb graduated from Girard, KS High School with the class of 2010.

He served in the National Guard and was deployed to Germany as a heavy equipment operator.  He was greatly loved and will be missed.

Survivors include his mother, Tammy Sue Hambric and husband Rob, Hepler, KS; grandmother Evelyn Hockett, Chanute, KS; daughter Ember Rose Warner, Erie, KS; sister Ashley Villela, Kyle, TX; and brothers Justin Messershmidt, Hepler, KS, and Joshua Warner, Fort Scott, KS.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Amanda Warner, grandmother Alta Faye Warner, grandfather Noble Warner, grandmother Evelyn Hendricks, and grandfather Larry Hockett.

There was cremation.  Memorial services will be held at 11:00 Saturday, January 14^th, at the First Baptist Church, Fort Scott.

Memorials are suggested to the Ember Rose 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.

William Allen Taylor, age 52, a resident of rural Nevada, Missouri, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his home with his loved ones by his side.  He was born May 14, 1970, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the son of Richard Taylor and Lucy Garrison Taylor.  Bill went to school and grew up in Ft. Scott and later moved to Missouri.  He did masonry work all his life.  On February 15, 2019, he married the love of his life.  Bill never knew a stranger and lived life to the fullest.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and teaching them the ways of the world.

Bill is survived by his wife, Kim, of the home; a daughter, Latasha Baldwin of Nevada, Missouri; sons, Brett and Blake Taylor of Ft. Scott, Kansas, and David Baldwin, Jr. of Derby, Iowa and grandchildren, Aiden, Aubree, and Kenley.  Also surviving are a brother, Rick Taylor of Wheatland, Missouri, brother-in-law, Bill Hobbs (Carrie) of Butler, Missouri, nephews, Quentin, Dillion and Kelby Taylor and his best friend, Shannon Worthington aka “Nash” of Moran, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lucy Taylor, a brother, Jeff Taylor and his grandparents.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 12^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Following services, there will be cremation.

Private burial in the Pryor Cemetery at Metz, Missouri will take place at a later date.

Services 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.

Barbara Jean Wood, age 84, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, surrounded by her family at Guest Home Estates where she was in hospice care.  She was born September 4, 1938, at Ft. Scott Mercy Hospital, the daughter of Herschel L. Wilcher and Ruth Pigg Wilcher.  Barbara attended rural schools and graduated from the Ft. Scott High School and Ft. Scott Community College.

She married Ronald Wood on April 7, 1957, at the Cherry Grove Baptist Church.  They began their life together in Kansas City where she worked as a teletype operator for AT&T.  They returned to Ft. Scott in 1960, and Barbara worked at Southwestern Bell until the local office converted to dial and closed.  She was the secretary for Bourbon County Farm Bureau and then worked for Diehl, Fletcher, Banwart, Bolton.  She served as Bourbon County Clerk for twenty years retiring in 2000.

After retirement, she served a tern as Ft. Scott City Commissioner.  While serving as County Clerk, she was active in the Kansas Association of Elected Officials where she served on the Board and as State President.  She was a member of the Eastern Star, had been a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts and served on the Ft. Scott Public Library Board.  She was an avid quilter, attending many fairs and shows where she won several competitions.  She estimated that she had made over two hundred quilts and had given many of them to family and friends.  Barbara was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Ft. Scott and served in many leadership roles, including that of teaching children’s Sunday School.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Ron, of the home; two sons, Steve Wood and wife, Cathy of Camdenton, Missouri, Brian Wood and wife, Marcia of Wichita, Kansas and a daughter, Angela Cutbill and husband, David of Agoura Hills, California; three grandsons, Adam Wood, of Baltimore, Maryland, Warner Cutbill and Elliot Cutbill, both of Oxnard, California; two granddaughters, Clara Cutbill of Agoura Hills, California and Theresa Wood of Wichita, Kansas.  Also surviving are a sister, Joan Curry of Merrillville, Indiana; several nieces, three cousins and many friends.  Sue Jones, a cousin, was a very special friend.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents.  Ron and Barbara had over sixty-five years together.

Rev. Christopher Eshelman will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 12^th at the First United Methodist Church.

Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:00 Wednesday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist 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

Linda P. Murphy, 71, of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday morning, December 29, 2022, at home. She was born January 21, 1951, in Torrington, Wyoming, the daughter of Wilbur W. “Red” Metcalf and Raymoleen P. (Lay) Metcalf. She was the oldest of three girls and fourth of their twelve children. She attended school in Torrington, Wyoming, Scottsbluff and Bridgeport, Nebraska, and Twin Lakes and Longmont, Colorado.

Linda’s parents moved to Fort Scott in 1967, and she married Paul Tyler in 1973, who passed away in 1980. She married Mike Murphy in 1981 and they moved to California. Linda came back to Kansas in the early 2000’s and decided to make her home here.

Linda is survived by her children, Toni Metcalf, of Redfield, Kansas, Danell Harper, of Bronson, Kansas, Daniel Tyler, Ramie Tyler, both of San Diego, California; five brothers, Raymond, Tom, Bill, and Alvin Metcalf, all of Fort Scott, Delmar Metcalf, of Frontenac, Kansas, and Zan Metcalf; brother-in-law Ralph Eschbaumer; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a very special nephew, Drake Eschbaumer.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, her parents, two sisters, Tammy Metcalf and Lavina “Sis” Eschbaumer, and three brothers, Allen Wayne, Martin, and John Metcalf.

Following cremation, a Celebration of Life will be held 2:00-6:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, in the meeting room at Sleep Inn and Suites, 302 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.

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

Mary Elizabeth “Zibbie” Grove, 97, formerly of Fort Scott, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 28, 2022, at Kingswood Manor, Kansas City, Missouri. She was born September 28, 1925, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Benjamin Hezekiah Coe, Sr., and
Katherine Lucille (Bittner) Coe.

She married Charles Allen Grove, Jr. on February 14, 1950, in
Fort Scott, and he preceded her in death on June 27, 2000.

Zibbie is survived by her children, Nancy Tweedy and husband Dan of Kansas City, Missouri, Lindsay Grove, of Savannah, Georgia, and Charles Brian Grove, of Arlington, Virginia; seven
grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Charles, she was
also preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Robert E. Coe, and Benjamin H. Coe, Jr.

Father Yancey Burgess will celebrate the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church with burial following at the Fort Scott National
Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Visitation will be at the Funeral Home beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, January 17, 2023, and the Rosary will
be recited at 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mary Queen of Angels Building Fund, or Kansas City
Hospice, 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.