Kenneth Bradley Hart age 88 of rural Garland, quietly slipped away on August 30, 2025 at his home. He was born September 1, 1936, the son of Merle Franklin Hart and Martha Lou (Bradley) Hart at the end of a long, hot summer at the home of his grandparents Henry and Louisa (Corn) Bradley in Chetopa, Kansas.

He spent his early years in Kansas City, Missouri playing in the woods, climbing trees, shooting wasp nests with a slingshot, flinging mudballs at clean cars on the highway and annoying his older brother and baby sister.

Halfway through his 8th grade year, His parents sold their house in Kansas City and purchased Hart’s Shoe Shop on Wall Street and the family made their home in the back of the shop. Kenneth graduated from Fort Scott High School as part of the Greatest Class of 1954. He attended Fort Scott Community College and Pittsburg State University graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1960 and completing a master’s degree in secondary school administration later.

Seeing Vietnam on the horizon, he joined the local National Guard unit, serving 6 months in Army basic training at Fort Leonard Wood and 6 years in the National Guard with training in survey and artillery. During basic, without knowing it, he won the medal as Battalion marksman.

He held several jobs during his lifetime starting with the soda fountain next to the shoe shop, assistant manager of the Fox Theater, a short stint on the railroad, and Bruce Marble and Granite Works. It was while he was at Bruce’s that he was hired by the Metz, Missouri superintendent to teach English, Business, and Social studies. After seeing the class of 1964 through their high school years, he accepted a position at Fort Scott High School teaching English and sponsoring the Crimson yearbook, the junior class and the Junior-Senior Prom. While the community college was housed in the same building as the high school, he also sponsored the Maroon yearbook and taught some classes there.

After leaving teaching in 1982, he worked at Lincoln National Insurance processing claims and working in the mail room until the company left Fort Scott. He formally retired from there New Year’s Eve 1992 and was a full-time father and cattleman.

In 1957 he married Pauline Sue Coonrod with whom he traveled to 49 of the 50 states. He never made it to Michigan but he circumnavigated it so he didn’t care that he never made it there. He and Pauline also traveled internationally to Canada, Mexico, El Salvador, Grand Cayman, Great Britain and Ireland (where he ate some terrible peas).

After he and Pauline divorced, he hung up his travel bags and focused on his relationship with God, family, and hunting.

On April 20, 1983 he married Evangeline Faith Simpson in Pittsburg, Kansas and began a new adventure. Late that summer he received Jesus as his savior and began attending church and singing in the choir at Independent Bible Baptist Church in Pittsburg. He later served as song leader, Sunday school superintendent and VBS director.

Kenneth and Evangeline became interested in genealogy tracing their family histories for several years until their sons were born then he focused on raising his sons, playing video games and watching movies with them and rewriting the story books they tossed in his lap. He introduced them to really good music from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s. He often sang along to the radio much to his son’s chagrin.

As part of that focus, he moved his growing family to worship closer to home at Cherry Grove Baptist Church and later moving with them to Freedom Spirit Church. He stopped attending church when his hearing failed but continued to support the church his wife called home which is presently Faith Church.

He spent his retirement taking over his father-in-law Stanley Simpson’s cattle operation, deer hunting with his brother Merle Jr and reading and listening to books. He also loved target shooting and was a proud member of the National Rifle Association. He often lamented that he hadn’t purchased a lifetime membership when he was only $50 away from it.

He loved watching birds and over the years he put up houses and feeders for Carolina wrens, bluebirds, Cardinals, Purple Martins and hummingbirds. He was especially pleased with the number of Cardinals and hummingbirds he attracted.

In the last decade or so of his life he became a fan of Royals and Cardinals baseball, football (he thought college was more interesting than the NFL) and NASCAR (for the crashes).

Survivors include his wife of 42 years Evangeline of the home, five sons Keegan, Trevor, Justin, and Dalton Hart of the home and Zachary Hart of Fort Scott. His sister June (Gene) Christy of Girard, his sister-in-law Dolores Daum Hart of Fort Scott, one nephew Mark (Angela) Christy, five nieces Candice Hart (Craig Dunn), Kimberly Hart-McBride (Ron McBride), Kelly Hart (John Lane), Gina Christy, Samantha Christy-Dangermond (Tom Dangermond), nine great nieces and nephews, seven great grand nieces and nephews and his lifelong best friend Don (Mim) Carlson and his devoted cat Perce Blackborow.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved brother Merle Hart Jr and all his first cousins. He was also preceded in death by his good friends Howard Kivett, Hubert Leonard, and Norman Cross and his beloved dogs, Patrice Lamumba, Boromir, Butterrum, Codi, Galadriel, and Rommel Panzer and cats Chubby and Ash Chippy.

The family extends their thanks to everyone at Gentiva Hospice for their care, especially Christina, Treva and Michelle. You are superstars!

Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM Tuesday, September 9^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 PM Monday the 8^th at the funeral home.  Burial will take place at Pleasant View Cemetery.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the National Rifle Association, the Fort Scott Public Library, or Faith Church building fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, Kansas 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

Robert Lee (“Bob”) Russell, 89, of Fort Scott, KS, was surrounded by family when he was called home to be with his Savior on August 24, 2025. He was born June 21, 1936 at home in Redfield, KS to Grant Eugene Russell and Echo Mae (Neth) Russell. Bob graduated as valedictorian from Uniontown High School in 1954.

In 1958, he left the family farm where he had worked alongside his father and joined the army. During his time in the service, he trained as a radio repairman in the army signal corps and was stationed in France and Germany. He earned the rank E-5 prior to completing his service and returned home in 1961.

He married his one true love and best friend, Alvena Carol Bloom, on April 22, 1962. During their 60 years of marriage, they reared their three daughters, Laurie, Barbie, and Shelly, with faith and strong family bonds. As a family, they were active in Grace Baptist Tabernacle and undertook many memorable family adventures.

Bob had an impressive and wide-ranging career. After his military service, he was the morning DJ at KMDO radio, where he was an integral part of production in a variety of roles over the years. Because of his considerable mechanical and electronic expertise, he was afforded the opportunity to work as a contractor for NASA at Cape Canaveral, FL during the Space Race of the 60’s. In this capacity, he worked in telemetry on the Apollo missions, including the Apollo 11 moon landing. After returning to Kansas, for a brief time he was the proprietor of Bob’s Fix-it Shop, on East Wall Street, where he repaired small appliances. The Kansas City Power and Light power plant in La Cygne, KS was where he spent the rest of his career as a pneumatic instrument technician. Upon his retirement from KCP&L in 1994, he built their ideal home in the country, just south of Fort Scott.

Bob embraced the role of a faithful steward of God’s creation, and loved all things outdoor – gardening, hunting, fishing, and just appreciating the beauty around him. He was an expert woodworker and craftsman and was committed to preserving traditional practices and ways of life. Bluegrass music was a particularly enjoyable pastime, and he was a regular at bluegrass festivals and performances.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Alvena Carol Russell, his parents, Grant and Echo Russell, and a brother, Gail Russell. He is survived by his daughter, Laurie Ann Center and her husband, Bill of Lolo, MT; his daughter, Barbara Lynn Johnson, of Fort Scott, KS; and his daughter, Dr. Sharon Michelle (Shelly) Allen and her husband, Brett, of Fountain, CO. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Grant Center and wife, Pearl, of Lolo, MT, Lindsey LaRocque and husband, Brandon, of Missoula, MT, Katie, Kellie, and Keriann Johnson, all of Fort Scott, Kylie Allen, of Fountain, CO, and Zaine Allen and wife, Ash, of Colorado Springs, CO. Other survivors include five great-grandchildren (and another on the way), his brother, Jerry Russell, of Fort Scott, and his sister, Shirley Thompson, of Kechi, KS.

A celebration of life services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 30^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Private burial will take place in the Centerville Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta 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.

With a joyful heart, moved to her heavenly home on Aug. 22, 2025, just six days before her 92nd birthday.  She had no fear of death, as she had been preparing all her life for the inevitable change.  All of her confidence was placed in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and when the summons came, she passed away as peacefully as twilight falls upon a perfect day.

Kara Jeneane was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on August 28, 1933, to Earl Marion and Billie Douglass Wood.  Growing up on a small farm with two brothers gave her plenty of opportunities to explore and enjoy the outdoors.  She walked to a one-room country school and was a good student, but always admitted recess was the best part of her day.  She loved sports and never

missed a chance to get in a game.  While in her forties, she played softball and volleyball on

her daughter’s teams.  Literally until her last day, she watched the Royals games on TV and could tell you all about the players.

One unique ability she had was saying the alphabet backwards. Being left-handed, she often did things backwards.  So her dad bet her that she couldn’t learn the letters in reverse order.  She did!  Another of her special abilities was to recall details.  At the age of 90, she wrote a book about her life which was published and distributed to family and friends.

Kara Jeneane married her childhood sweetheart, James Oliver Baker, on Valentine’s Day, 1953.  They moved to Colorado and lived in a little mountain cabin with no running water or electricity.  She loved it!  After daughter, Linda, was born they moved back to Fort Scott where she and J. O. made their home until moving to a little family cabin at Crawford State Park in 2014.  Watching wildlife was one of her passions and living at the lake suited her just fine.

Throughout her life, her optimism and kind heart touched many lives.  She always found the good in every circumstance and every person.  It would be fair to say she never met a stranger.

She greatly enjoyed vacationing in Branson and going on camping trips all across the country with her daughter.  She never turned down a chance for adventure!

Kara Jeneane spent ten years working in the “Behavior Disorder” room at Eugene Ware Elementary and had a heart for helping those who were struggling.  She enjoyed teaching Sunday School, being a Room Mother, leading 4-H project meetings, organizing family parties, and taking meals to anyone who might need them.  Kara Jeneane was a member of the Farlington Methodist Church and attended as long as she was physically able.  She battled the effects of pesticide poisoning for 28 years and never missed a chance to share non-toxic options for pest and weed control

Survivors include the three children who were born to Kara Jeneane and J. O. Baker:  Linda Jeneane Baker of Fort Scott, Connie Jo (Brent) Malone also of Fort Scott, and Dr. Michael Pierce (Becky) Baker of Crawford State Park.  Also surviving are grandchildren Bethany Baker, Lexington, Kentucky, Jordan Baker, Lenexa, Adam (Megan) Malone, Aaron (Amber) Malone, and Alyssa (Matt) Glades all of Fort Scott.  She is also survived by 8 great grandchildren: Londyn, Rhiley, Trey, Dayton, and Lucas Malone, Bishop and Maddox Glades, and Alexia Robinson.  She dearly loved her family and cherished the moments she got to spend with them.  She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Dr. Robert Wood and Jack Wood, and her husband, J. O.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Beyond Pesticides, 701 E. St. SE, Washington, D. C. 20003 or to the Farlington Methodist Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words or remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

Although Kara Jeneane will be greatly missed by her family and friends, we rejoice in knowing we will all be together again in Heaven some day.

Dr. Robert Wayne Stark, known affectionately as Wayne to his friends and family, passed away on August 19, 2025, due to heart complications. Born on April 14, 1937, in Blue Mound, Kansas, the son of Nolan Vern Stark and Mary Maxine Stark.

Wayne’s life was a beacon to all who knew him and to the Lord Jesus Christ.  He departed this world in Fort Scott, Kansas, surrounded by the warmth of his family’s love.

Wayne grew up in the rolling plains of Kansas and carried the spirit of his homeland throughout his life.  He graduated Fort Scott High School in 1955 and furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he completed a 2-year Farm & Industry Short Course.

At the age of 22, after attending a revival service at Grace Baptist Tabernacle, he knelt down in the milking barn on their dairy farm and asked Jesus to forgive him of his sins and to be his Lord and Savior.  Wayne’s faith played a central role in his life, guiding him to the Arlington Baptist Seminary, where he earned his Bachelors of Divinity in 1965.  His profound impact on the community and unwavering dedication to his faith were recognized with an Honorary Doctorate of Theology degree from Salt Lake Baptist College in 2015.

Wayne was also deeply patriotic and served his country in the US Army National Guard in Kansas, Wisconsin and Texas from 1955 to 1964.

Wayne was a man of many talents and passions.  He found joy in the demanding life of dairy farming and his entrepreneurial spirit shone through as he owned and operated several businesses.  Wayne’s calling as a pastor and evangelist was a testament to his faith-centered life, touching the hearts and souls of countless individuals.  He pastored churches in both Chapman and LaCrosse, KS.  He invested the last years of his life traveling the Western United States as an Evangelist with the Baptist Circuit-Riding Mission.  He loved helping small congregations of believers in rural areas, Wayne often said, “There is no small work with God”.  He was a faithful member of First Bible Baptist Church in Great Bend, KS.

Beyond his professional and spiritual accomplishments, Wayne was a family man at his core.  He leaves behind his beloved wife, Nina Sue Gaunt-Stark, brother, Dick Stark and sister, Nancy Erwin.  His legacy continues through his son, James Stark; daughters, Jennifer Ballou and Julie Buchta; step-son, Neal Morgan; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; fifteen step-great grandchildren; and six step-great-great grandchildren, all of whom will miss him deeply.

An avid outdoorsman, Wayne found great joy in hunting and fishing.  His skill and passion for training and showing Welsh ponies were renowned.

To know Wayne was to know a man whose life was a reflection of the values he held dear – friendliness, hard work, and an unshakeable faith.  His presence was a comforting and steady force, and he approached each day with a heart full of gratitude and a spirit ready to serve others.  He would want everyone to know the promise of eternal life though faith in Jesus Christ who sacrificed himself on the cross to offer forgiveness of our sins!

As we bid farewell to Wayne, we do so with heavy hearts, yet we are comforted by the hope of the resurrection of Jesus Christ knowing that we will see him again!

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, August 25^th at the Bethel Community Church west of Ft. Scott.

Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery at Blue Mound, Kansas.

The family will receive friends on Monday at 1:00 P.M. prior to the service.

Memorials are suggested to the Baptist Circuit-Riding Mission 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.

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our loved one, Lory Ann Woods.  Lory passed from this world on Sunday August 17, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri.

Lory was born, February 27, 1956, in Kansas City, Kansas to Loretta May (Downing) Neal and William Frederick Neal.

Lory learned to ride horses at a young age and loved horses and the outdoors; she often spoke of her adventures riding. She enjoyed playing cards, specifically spades. Lory also loved to read, especially Western novels.  Zane Gray was one of her favorite authors.  She enjoyed watching Western movies and TV shows.  It didn’t matter if she had seen it before.  She enjoyed every minute of it.  She enjoyed going to stock car races with her family nearly every weekend in the Summer.  Each year the family spent time at both the Kansas State Fair and Missouri State Fair taking in the events that each had to offer. Lory especially enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and loved them so very much. Lory opened her home to others and was like mom to many and provided a safe place for them to stay.  Lory loved to be surrounded by family and friends and would often host gatherings to be enjoyed by everyone.

Lory is preceded in death by her spouse, Homer Lee Woods, her parents, Loretta May (Downing) Neal, her father, William Frederick Neal, sisters, Lola May Neal and Dorothy Lee Wallace and brother, William Frederick Neal.

Lory is survived by sons, Rollo Woods, Anthony Woods (Darrean), Sisters, Mary McKinley (Tony), Billie Nation (Brent), Carol Cox (Bill), Grandchildren, Maxtin McCurley, Kamiya Woods, Anthony Woods, Zyir Woods, Zeno Bost and Zeke Bost and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 23^trd at the Cheney Witt Chapel The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Memorials are suggested to the Lory Woods 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.

Stephanie H. Johnson, 82, of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away August 5, 2025. She was born February 12, 1943, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Glenn R. Maupin and Helen M. (Huffine) Maupin. She married Charlie Johnson and he preceded her in death in December of 1982.

Stephanie received her Bachelor’s degree from PSU in teaching. She later went back to school and received her Nursing Degree from FSCC, becoming a registered nurse. Prior to her nursing career, Stephanie worked at the Tribune as the Circulation Manager, and also at the Farmer’s Co-Op. She worked at the old Newman Young Clinic doing data entry. She then worked at Medicalodge as Activity Director. After receiving her nursing degree, went back to Medicalodge as Director of Nursing. She became Kansas State Surveyor of Nursing Homes. She retired to take care of her elderly parents.

Stephanie loved music and loved singing with the Sweet Adaline’s, a local group that sang at competitions and performances. She loved to travel, but her greatest love was her family.

Survivors include her son, Kevin Asbury, of Fort Scott, granddaughter Kyra Tollen, married to Dustin Tollen, and great-grandson, Biron Tollen, and two nieces, Jennifer and Hillary. Stephanie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charlie, and her sister, Penny Berry.

Following cremation, Pastor Christopher Eshelman will officiate graveside services on Friday afternoon, August 22, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the Fort Scott National Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. There will be a visitation Thursday evening August 21, 2025, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.

Delphia Ann Chow, 92, of Fort Scott, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, in Leawood, Kansas. She was born on March 23, 1933, in Mullens, West Virginia, the daughter of Willard Lee Basham and Sinda Florence (Shrewsbury) Basham. She married Stanley L.Y. Chow, M.D. on February 21, 1953, in Mullens, West Virginia; he preceded her in death on May 11, 1998.

Ann graduated from Fort Scott Community College, Nursing School, and was a practicing nurse for many years. Ann loved to sing and was an active member in the St Mary’s Catholic Church Choir for many years. She was also a member of the Diamond Community Church while residing in Fort Scott. She renewed her baptism at Austin Ridge Bible Church in Austin, Texas at the age of 90.

Survivors include her children: Nancy Thompson, Roseburg, Oregon, Patricia Chow-Dewey, London, England, Susanne Chow, M.D., Leawood, Kansas, Shirley Chow, M.D., Georgetown, Texas, Carolyn Chow, Sherman Oaks, California and Frank Michael Chow, M.D., Austin, Texas; twenty grandchildren: Christopher Thompson, Benjamin Thompson, Nicholas Thompson, Kathryn Chivarsky, Nicole Grierson, Tate Dewey, Alicia Wolfe, Andrea Bone, Alexander Rose, Lauren Richardson, Emily Richardson, Michael Elmendorf, Adam Stockhoff, Allison Chow, Mia Chow, Erin Sauter, Morgan Sauter, Catherine Sauter, Gina Dixon and Megan Dixon; and eighteen great-grandchildren. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley LY Chow. M.D., her parents; two brothers, Roy Basham, and Willard Basham, Jr.; five sisters, Bonnie Troup, Orean Kirk, Dorothy Hatcher, Beulah Rowe, and Edna Umile; a son, Gary Lee Dixon; a daughter, Michelle Chow-Sauter, M.D. and a granddaughter, Amber Rose.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, with burial following at the St. Mary’s Cemetery, in Fort Scott. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 pm-7:00 p.m. on Friday evening, August 15, 2025. Memorial contributions can be directed towards the American Cancer Society and World Central Kitchen, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS, 66701.  Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.

Stephanie H. Johnson, 82, of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away August 5, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Mildred Lucille Kesler, 61, of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away July 31, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Jo Ann Thomas, 83, of Fort Scott, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 27, 2025, surrounded by family.

Jo Ann was born on May 4, 1942, in Ft Scott, KS to Oscar and Jimmie Sapp. As a young girl, a serious bicycle accident with her sister led her to Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott for recovery. It was there she first felt called to become a nurse—a decision that would define much of her life.

She attended the Mercy School of Nursing, living in the convent with the sisters. After briefly parting ways with her boyfriend at the time, Hubert, the sisters themselves summoned Hubert and encouraged a reunion as her grades were being impacted. Those same sisters would later be present for the births of their children.

Jo Ann’s passion for nursing guided a remarkable career. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Pittsburg State University, she went on to receive her master’s from the University of Kansas and later graduated with the first class of Nurse Practitioners at KU. She began her career as a supervisor at Mercy Hospital before moving with her husband, Hubert, to Germany, where they worked at the same hospital. Hubert often joked that the Army had made him a medic just so Jo Ann could serve as a civilian nurse at the Army Hospital.

When they returned to Kansas, Jo Ann resumed her work at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, eventually serving in multiple leadership roles, including Chief Nursing Officer. She later founded Executive Rural Nurses, a consulting group dedicated to helping rural hospitals move from operating “in the red back into the black”. Her success in that role led to her appointment at Allen County Hospital as Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer, where she achieved financial stability for the hospital after years of losses.

Even in retirement, Jo Ann continued to give back, accepting the role of Director of the School of Nursing at Fort Scott Community College to ensure a local pathway for future nurses. During these years, she was also elected by her peers to the Kansas State Board of Nursing, where she served for several years as President, leaving an enduring mark on the profession she loved so deeply.

Jo Ann’s Catholic faith was a constant source of strength and meaning throughout her life. She gave generously of her time to Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and School, where she was a familiar and devoted presence. While she cherished her faith deeply, she also delighted in life’s simple joys—music, sunshine, and long afternoons at Thomas Lake, floating in the water and making sure her hair stayed perfectly dry.

Jo Ann and Hubert, whom she lovingly called Tommy, built a life together that was full of kindness, patience, and unwavering love. They raised three children—Gregory Owen, Elizabeth Ann, and Natalie Sue—and their home was later filled with the laughter and love of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of the family’s fondest memories are of the many trips Jo Ann and Hubert took their grandchildren on in their motor home. Adventures that were always filled with joy and togetherness. Passing only months apart, Hubert and Jo Ann leave their family with the peace of knowing their love story continues beyond this life.

She is survived by her three children Gregory Thomas, Elizabeth (Joe) Wright, Natalie (John) Snyder, her seven grandchildren, Bart (Nicole) Wright, Nicholas (Chelsea) Thomas, Drew (Hannah) Wright, Zachary (Stevie) Snyder, Lucas Snyder, Ella Snyder, Thanya Brown-Thomas, and four great grandchildren, Raelynn Wright, Sofia Thomas, Brooks Wright, and Ellison Thomas. One sister Bobbi Kemna.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hubert Owen Thomas, and her parents Oscar & Gladys “Jimmie” Sapp, grandsons Nathanial Wright, Hunter Thomas and soon to be daughter-in-law Nong Brown.

A Funeral Mass was held on August 1st at 10 am at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church,   burial followed at Clarksburg Cemetery. A Rosary was held at Cheney Witt Funeral Home on Thursday, July 31.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jo Ann Thomas Memorial Nursing Scholarship in care of Cheney Witt. Donations may also be dropped off at City State Bank, Ft. Scott, KS.

Jo Ann will be remembered for her compassion, her unwavering love, and her devotion to both her family and her profession. Her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched.