The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M., Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

A private family memorial service with burial in the Oak Grove Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to Juvenile Diabetes Research Funding 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.

Daisy Bonita Holeman, age 95, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, formerly of Bronson, KS, died Monday, January 4, 2021, at Via Christi Medical Center in Pittsburg, KS.

She was born June 8, 1925 to Albert Peter Wilson and Bonnie Dale (Willis) Wilson in Uniontown, KS. She was the oldest of four children, including Albert Lewis “Sonny,” Yvette and Anita. Bonita was named after her father’s favorite sister, Daisy Wilson Fouts. Her mother, Bonnie, found the name “Bonita” on a box of chocolates and that’s the name she always used.

At the age of four, Bonita insisted on going to the public school with other kids at Poplar Grove School by her family home even though she wasn’t old enough to attend.

Her mother, Bonnie, asked the teacher to just let her stay for a while. She told her that she’d eventually get bored and come home. But Bonita stayed. She completed her secondary education, graduating from Uniontown High School at the age of 16. When she started school, students were only taught cursive writing. She had to teach herself how to print when she was much older.

Bonita attended Fort Scott Community College and became a schoolteacher at Pleasant Ridge, a one-room schoolhouse, where she was the teacher, cook and janitor. She taught all grades and rented a room from a nearby farm family. She walked to school every day. In the winter, she had to heat the school with wood-burning stove. She was always grateful when one of her older students arrived at the school early to take on this difficult task on cold, snowy days. That job paid her $100 a month. One of her very first purchases was to buy her mother a new coat, because Bonnie hadn’t been able to afford one for many years. She loved her parents dearly and always expressed her gratitude for the love and lessons they provided.

She later earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Pittsburg State Teacher’s College, now known as Pittsburg State University.

She began teaching at 18. A year or two later, she met Earl, who lived about a half-mile from the school. They married on September 16, 1945 and lived in the rural Bronson home where Earl was born. They had four children: Karen Kay, Linda Lea, Betty Ann and Scott Earl. Family was the most important thing to Bonita and she always expected to have everyone attend major holiday events at her home, where she delighted in preparing delicious home-cooked meals. Even though there wasn’t a lot of room in her house, there was always an abundance of love. There was also always room at her table for anyone who didn’t have anywhere else to go. She also loved shopping for “just the right gift” for members of her family at Christmas.

After the girls were old enough for school, Bonita taught three years a Bronson Elementary School. That was interrupted when she had Scott 13 ½ years after Betty was born. She then resumed her teaching career at Crest Elementary School in Kincaid, where she taught for 11 years. Upon completing her master’s degree, she taught special education students at Eugene Ware Elementary School in Fort Scott. After teaching for 30 years, she retired.

Bonita was a long-time member of the Bronson Baptist Church, where she taught the Young People’s Sunday School Class and also served as the church clerk. She was a 60-year member of the Bronson Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma the International Society for Key Women Educators, the O.E.S Culture Club and Helping Hands Club. She served as a 4-H Club project leader in cooking, sewing and geology for 18 years.

Her hobbies included cooking, sewing, reading, making quilts and playing cards and games.

Bonita was preceded in death by her parents, husband Earl, daughters Linda and Karen, sons-in-law Chuck Shelton and Andy Johnson, brother Sonny, and sister Yvette Nelson. She is survived by her daughter Betty and son-in-law Merle, Uniontown; son Scott, Kansas City, MO; sister Anita, Independence, MO, Eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Lloyd Houk will conduct graveside services at 10:30 AM Friday, January 8^th, in the Uniontown Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to either Bronson Baptist Church or the Bronson Library and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701.

Dr. George Everett Hudiburg, 97, of Fort Scott, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the Girard Medical Center. He was born June 25, 1923, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of Leo Everett and Ruth Mary (Lee) Hudiburg. He married Joyce Colleen Conley August 17, 1949, in Independence, Kansas, and she preceded him September 4, 2004.

George served during WWII in Company A of the 318^th Infantry and was honorably discharged in November of 1945 with a Purple Heart for wounds he received in battle in February of 1945. He was also awarded The French Legion of Honor which is the highest French distinction for fighting in France during WWII.

George went on to teach for several at Parsons Middle School and High School. He then went on achieve his doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at the University of Arkansas. George completed his career in education as a Professor and student teacher supervisor at Pittsburg State University.

Survivors include his children, Peggy Joyce Bebb of Kalispell, Montana, Leo Everett Hudiburg and wife Janene of Pittsburg, Kansas, and Kenneth Joe Hudiburg and wife Michelle of Fort Scott, Kansas; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Joyce, he was also preceded in death by his parents, and his son-in-law, Jim Bebb.

Rev. Virgil Peck will conduct graveside services Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the Fort Scott National Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home with military honors provided by the US Army National Guard Honor Detail.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to PSU College of Education Dept. of Teaching and Leadership.

Contributions 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.

Dora Gertrude Page, age 87, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Friday, January 1, 2021, at Via Christi Medical Center in Pittsburg, KS.

She was born on March 8, 1933, in Earlton, KS, the daughter of Cecil Bernard Dozier and Wilma Edna Grayson Dozier. She graduated from Hepler, KS high school. Dora married Glenn Page on June 7, 1950 in Ft. Scott. He preceded her in death on April 13, 2006.

She worked for 25 years at the nursing home in Uniontown, KS. She was skilled at sewing and embroidery, everything from cheerleading outfits to formal dresses. She canned food and enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cards, and working cryptograms. Dora was an avid Royals and Chiefs fan.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who never missed a grandchild’s birthday. She was a member of the Hiattville United Methodist Church.

Survivors include 3 sons, Ronald Page and wife Dana, Atoka, OK, Rodney Page and wife Joan, Ft. Scott, and Michael Page, Ft. Scott; 6 daughters, Beverly Brown and husband Ronald, Ft. Scott, Janet Leasure and husband Tad, Independence, KS, June Hill and husband Billy, Mapleton, KS, Bonnie Worthy and husband Rhys, Waretown, NJ, Roberta Sorrentino and husband Mark, Beachwood, NJ, and Nancy Sprague and husband Sonny, Independence, KS; 4 brothers, William Dozier, Independence, KS, Cecil Dozier, Topeka, KS, Richard Dozier, Independence, KS, and Dwight Dozier, Great Bend, KS; 2 sisters, Faye Pettyjohn, Tulsa, OK, and Lucille Dozier, Great Bend, KS; 29 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Joseph, and James Dozier; 4 sisters, Nelda Cook, Mary Shelton, Bertha Radabaugh, and Betty Farnsworth; a grandson, Mark Leasure; a granddaughter, Ronnette Vincent; and 3 great-granddaughters, Kierra, and Skylar Sorrentino, and Jayla Worthy.

Rev. Dwight Dozier will conduct private family services with burial following in the Hepler Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Merle Wayne Robinson, 84, formerly of Fort Scott, passed away Monday morning, December 28, 2020, in El Dorado, Kansas.

Rev. Rob Bolton will conduct Graveside services 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2021, at the Uniontown Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

The complete obituary will appear online and in the Fort Scott Tribune later.

Larry E. Palet, 74, of Fort Scott, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born January 31, 1945, in Chanute, Kansas, the son of Lowell E. and Hazel L. (Butts) Palet.

He married Beatrice Dunnam July 4, 1985, in Bronson, Kansas, and she preceded him in death July 16, 2019.

Larry was a farmer, and also worked for Peerless Products for eight years.

Survivors include his stepchildren, Lorrie Cameron and husband Shawn of Fort Scott, Albert Tanner & wife Marita of Uniontown, Flo Tanner, of Fort Scott, and Archie Alexander and wife Michelle, also of Fort Scott; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife Beatrice, Larry was also preceded in death by his parents.

Trevor Jacobs will conduct graveside services at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021, at the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

The family will have a visitation 4:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday evening January 3, 2021, at the funeral home. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Domonic Martinez “Heavy” Robinson, age 27, a resident of Independence, Missouri, passed away late Friday, December 25, 2020, as the result of an automobile accident in Jackson County, Missouri.

He was born December 12, 1993, in Iola, Kansas, the son of Carl Joe Robinson, Jr. and Anicia Monique Lindsey Robinson.

Domonic graduated from the Uniontown High School in Uniontown, Kansas and later completed welding school in Nevada, Missouri. He was currently working as a welder for Boilermakers Local #83.

Domonic married Akilia Harris on July 21, 2017. Domonic was devoted to his family and provided well for their needs as well as others.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, collecting guns, and barbecuing. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and was a member of the United Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Akilia, of the home; and three sons, Jayden, Jordan and Khalil Robinson with one more son due to arrive in June.

He is also survived by his mother, Anicia Robinson, of Bronson, Kansas, his father, Carl J. “Pete” Robinson, Jr., of Ft. Scott, Kansas; three brothers, Du’Shaun Robinson and De’Vonte Robinson, both of Ft. Scott and Charles Harris, of Atlanta, Georgia, a sister, Da’Nisha Robinson, of Bronson, Kansas; his grandmothers, Helen Patterson of Ft. Scott and Alma Williams, of Bronson, two aunts, Ruthie Robinson and Charlene Williams, both of St. Louis, Missouri, an uncle, Christopher Lindsey, of Iola, Kansas, his father-in-law, William Harris and good friends, Mitchell Newman and Jordan Woods.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Charles Williams and Carl Robinson, Sr., an uncle, John Whitworth and a good friend Brandon Weyant.

Rev. George Proctor and Rev. Marty Dewitt will conduct funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 9th at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown, Kansas.

Burial will follow in the Bronson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9 A.M. until service time on Saturday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the Robinson Children Education 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.

Darla Dean Bruner, age 85, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

She was born November 29, 1935, in Seiling, OK, the daughter of Lewis and Gladys Bartell Mandersheid. She graduated from Humboldt, KS high school. She then attended Chanute Junior College and Pittsburg State College. She then taught grade school near Fredonia, KS. Darla married Elvis Willard Bruner on June 4, 1960, in Fredonia, KS. They moved to Ft. Scott in 1962.

He preceded her in death on July 20, 2018.

In 1973, she began working at Western Insurance and later American States Insurance until 1992. Later, she was employed by Med-Plans 2000 for several years.

Her greatest enjoyment was being with family and Christian friends, quilting, flower gardening, attending garage sales with Willard, and serving the Lord. Darla attended the Church of Christ, at 1900 Margrave.

She was the best of us and always put other first. We will miss her sweet smile and kind heart.

Survivors include two daughters, Donna Graham and husband William, Joplin, MO, and Sharon Bruner, Roeland Park, KS; a son, Ernest Bruner and wife Stephanie, Overland Park, KS; 6 grandchildren, Lindsay Johnson, Cassandra Bailey, Jennifer Bruner, Khaled Graham, Donovan Graham, and Shanece Grimm; 11 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by 3 sisters; one brother; and her parents.

Private family services will be held. Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Darla Bruner 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.

Varrell Leroy Forgey, Jr. 91, of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020, at the Presbyterian Village in Fort Scott. He was born October 11, 1929, in Sheldon, Missouri, the son of Varrell Leroy and Rose Ruth (Brown) Forgey. He married Shirley Louise White on December 30, 1950, in Benton, Arkansas, she preceded him in death on January 18, 2019.

He is survived by a daughter, Melinda Kay Sedelmeyer, and husband, Rob of Medina, Ohio, and a son, Virgil Bradley Forgey of Payson, Arizona, a sister, Ruth Arlene Eubank of Peoria, Arizona, 3 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Shirley.

The family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church, donations may be sent to, or left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, P.O. Box 309, 15 W. Wall St., Fort Scott, Kansas 66701.

Rev. Steve Cole will conduct private graveside services at the Fort Scott National Cemetery Thursday, December 31, 2020.

The family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church, donations may be sent to, or left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, P.O. Box 309, 15 W. Wall St., Fort Scott, Kansas 66701.

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

Wilma Marie Rippee, age 93, resident of Prescott, KS, formerly of Ft. Scott, KS, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at her home.

She was born March 8, 1927, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Harvey Wilkins and Marie Rose Wilkins. She graduated from FSHS with the class of 1945.

She married William Wesley Rippee on December 17, 1944, in Ft. Scott. He preceded her in death on March 14, 1958. Wilma worked for Western Insurance Company for 25 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include a daughter, Rhonda Croan and husband Dean; Prescott, KS; a sister, Claribel Rose McLaughlin, Tulsa, OK; 4 grandchildren, Dena Thompson and husband Marty, Bill Dauben, Tamara Jefferson and husband Mark, and Amy Andrews and husband Dusty; and 7 great grandchildren, Brayden, Avery, and Brooklyn Dauben, Haley and Paige Jefferson, and Eli and Madison Andrews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Parker, and her parents.

 Due to COVID-19, the family has decided to cancel services.”

Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Integrity Hospice and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.