Harry Willis “Sonny” Peterson, age 89, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at his home. His life-journey toward this moment of entering heaven began on October 3, 1932, in Hiattville, Kansas, to parents, Willis and Verna Likely Peterson. As the oldest surviving child, Harry was soon joined by four brothers and three sisters. In many ways, this “Sonny Boy” guided and guarded each of them as he progressed through school at Hiattville and Mount Hope.

Even as a young man, Sonny knew the path to happiness, especially when he found and captured the love of his life, Edith Hopkins. Marrying her on February 13, 1954, gave these sweethearts many opportunities to guide, and raise other children through the years even though they remained childless. Cousins, nieces, nephews, siblings, 4-H kids, Rainbow girls and numerous others became their projects and indeed, their children.

Sonny was not only known for taking care of others; he was known for taking care of business by “fixing” anything – trucks, tractors, electricity, plumbing or carpentry projects. “Uncle Sonny” could change your tire, feed your cattle or cut wood for your heating system. He always gave the best he had with no expectation of reward or payment. This work ethic was seen in his jobs: twenty-one years for Ford Tractor and New Holland followed by twenty years for the Fort Scott U-234 School District. His education afterschool focused on the needs for his occupations specializing in tractors, combines and welding. Fixing problems paved his way to a life filled with good works.

Some of those good works included participation with the Grange, 4-H, Rainbow Girls, and Iza Stompers Square Dance Club.

Church became a priority in his life; as a member of the Ft. Scott First Baptist Church where he served as deacon, trustee, and moderator. Sonny’s love of people and of “fixing” problems led to being a member and past Master of Xenia Lodge, past District Deputy Grand Master for District #8, member of Royal Arch, Iola, past Grand Officer of AF & AM for Kansas, member and past Patron of Olive Chapter #13, OES, and Grand Chaplin for Grand Chapter in Kansas. His life was spent “fixing” lives of others and sacrificing for others.

Harry “Sonny” is survived by his wife, Edith, of the home; three sisters, Mary Loy Schaffer, Marge Madison and Sissy Mall and two brothers, Frank and Von and numerous relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister and two brothers, Pat and Bill.

Rev. Ken Ansell will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Monday, March 14^th at the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Centerville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 P.M. Sunday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Masonic rites will take place at the close of visitation. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel,

Tynce “Tiny” Lloyd Joles, 68, of Girard, KS, formerly of Hiattville, KS. passed away, Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Girard Medical Center. He was born, March 23, 1953 the son of Harry Shadden and Colleen Joles in Coalgate, Oklahoma. He married Emily Nichole Stanley on January 13, 2021 in Mound City, Kansas, she survives, of the home.

Tiny was an auto mechanic and an avid Dirt Track Stock Car Driver and enthusiast.

In addition to his wife, Emily, he is survived by 2 daughters, Tammy Skaggs, Joplin, Mo. and Tonya Lapier, Enid Oklahoma, 3 sons, Tracy Joles of Eldorado Springs, Mo., Tommy Joles of Pittsburg, Ks. and Keith Bradley, Mapleton, Ks. Three brothers, Harry Shadden, Fulton, Kansas;  Steve Shadden, Elsmore, Kansas; and Richard Shadden, Hutchinson, Kansas, a sister, Susie Shadden, Kansas City, Missouri, and several grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Tynce L. Joles II, a daughter, Tabitha, twin babies, Trenton and Tori, two sisters, Wanda and Sharon and a brother, Ronnie

Pastor Mike Buckamneer will officiate graveside services for Tynce, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 13, 2022 at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Hiattville, Kansas under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, Fort Scott.

Memorials may be given to the Nevada Speedway in Tynce’s honor to help with the young new drivers, 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. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Elizabeth A. Hill, age 84, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, KS. She was born on February 27, 1938, in Los Angeles County, CA, the daughter of Theodore Joseph Davis and May Olive Howe Davis. She graduated from the University of Idaho with dual degrees in General Sciences and Geology. Elizabeth worked in different fields during her life but mostly enjoyed being a Park Ranger. Her assignments included Ft. Scott National Historic Site and the Harry S. Truman House. She was an accomplished artist, and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and writing children’s books. She loved family adventures and collecting all sorts of things.

Survivors include a son, Danny Roberts, Ft. Scott; 4 daughters, Jolene Matkin and husband Kenton, Ft. Scott, Heather Metcalf and husband Alvin, Ft. Scott, Laura Beerbower and husband Michael, Redfield, KS, and April Jacobs and husband Trevor, Ft. Scott; two sisters, Margaret Janson and husband Bob, Genesee, ID, and Kathleen Burton, Kerrville, TX; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore J. Davis, Jr.; 2 sisters, Doris Wood, and Mary Seavers; a grandson, Shawn Harper; a great grandson, Elijah Miles; a great granddaughter, Paisleigh Sheriff; and her parents.

There was cremation. Kristen Carothers will conduct memorial services at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 17^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 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.

Melisa Wunderly, age 47, a resident of rural Fulton, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

 She was born September 28, 1974, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Randy Reasoner and Penelope Sue Combs Reasoner. Melisa married Hugh Wunderly on February 14, 1995, at Miami, Oklahoma. Melisa and Hugh had just celebrated their 27^th wedding anniversary. They enjoyed many adventures throughout their lives together. Melisa enjoyed cruising around in the old pickup, whether it was to go out to dinner, feed the cattle, or check on the crops. She also enjoyed her dogs which she thought of as her own children.

Melisa adored her grandchildren, Easton “Easty” and Jaycee who both loved coming to see their “E” and making crafts with play-doh and glitter. She also enjoyed afternoons with Joseph and his family.

Melisa can be remembered for her collection of Kenny Chesney albums and the happiness his music brought her.

She is survived by her husband, Hugh, of the home; her son, Joseph Wunderly (Allyson) of Ft. Scott and her daughter, Amber Johnson (Tanner) of Franklin, Kansas; and two grandchildren, Eastonn and Jaycee Johnson. Also surviving are her parents, Randy and Sue Reasoner of Ft. Scott.

There was cremation. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Melisa Wunderly 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.

Shanna R. Griffiths, age 65, a resident of rural Bronaugh, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center Emergency Room in Nevada, Missouri.

She was born August 19, 1956, in Olathe, Kansas, the daughter of Douglas Brian Culp and Marilyn Dee Vermillion Culp.

She graduated from the Ft. Scott High School. She married Robert Dean Griffiths on February 15, 1975, in Ft. Scott.

Her life’s work was health care. In earlier years, Shanna worked as a nurse at Mercy Hospital in Ft. Scott and later St. John’s Hospital and Freeman Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri. For ten years, she taught nursing classes at Missouri Southern University. She later completed training to become a nurse practitioner. She was currently serving at nurse practitioner at the Nevada Regional Medical Center’s Rich Hill Clinic.

She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada.

One of her hobbies included doing family genealogy.

Survivors include her husband, Bob, of the home; two children, Douglas Brandon Griffiths (Priscilla) of Deerfield, Missouri and Lisa René Peterson (Shane) of Albany, Missouri; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Sarah McCulley (Les) of Deerfield, Missouri and Sherry Daniels of Topeka, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Father Pete Savidge will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 9^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Following funeral services, there will be cremation.

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.

Dustin James Johnson, age 37, died Sunday, February 27, 2022. He was born on April 4, 1984 in Fort Scott, Kansas the son of Randy and Bobbie Francis Johnson.

He graduated from Uniontown High School. He served his country in the United States Navy.

Dustin was employed as a maintenance supervisor with Seats Incorporated, Spring Hill, Kansas. He attended the Pleasanton Church of the Nazarene.

There was not a thing Dustin couldn’t build or fix. He worked with wood, constructed solar panels, and fixed or rebuilt engines. He was “handy” in every sense of the word.

He liked shooting pool, two-stepping, collecting and shooting guns and was learning to play guitar.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Glenn Francis and Billie Wilson, and paternal grandfather, Ed Johnson.

Dustin is survived by his mother, Bobbie Brown and husband Howard; father, Randy Johnson; children, Tristin and Adrianna; brother, Glenn Johnson and wife Michell; niece, Adeline; nephew, Cooper, stepbrother Shannon Brown; stepsister, Leslie Doering, and several cousins that were more like siblings.

Graveside funeral service will be held 2 pm Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

A visitation and gathering will be held after the graveside from 3:30 to 5 pm at the Pleasanton Nazarene Church.

Contributions are suggested the Uniontown High School FFA or Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Addie L. Grigsby, age 83, a resident of rural Prescott, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Louisburg Healthcare & Rehab Center in Louisburg, Kansas. She was born May 1, 1938, in Springfield, Tennessee, the daughter of John Edward Woodard and Daisy Mae Crow Woodard. Addie graduated from the Greenbrier High School in Greenbrier, Tennessee. She met Arthur N. Grigsby on a blind date in Nashville, Tennessee. Art and Addie were married on June 30, 1957, at the Stewart Air Force Base in Smyrna, Tennessee. Addie was a devoted wife and mother. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior while talking with Cora Mae Collins at the Grace Baptist Tabernacle in Ft. Scott, Kansas. She was currently a member of the First Baptist Church of Mound City, Kansas. Addie enjoyed refinishing furniture, gardening, canning, sewing and crocheting, as well as reading, singing and listening to music.

Survivors include her husband, Art, of the home; four children, Deborah GrigsbyLynch (Virgil) of Prescott, Kansas, Melissa Brown (Lynn), Ft. Scott, Kansas, Arthur N. Grigsby, Jr. (Kim), Prescott, Kansas and Tina Page (John), Cheyenne, Wyoming, eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Becky Brady of Madison, Tennessee and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by ten infant grandchildren; four sisters, Rose Meadows, Ruth MacArthur, Jeannie Copley and Doris Parks and two brothers, Burton and David Woodard.

There was cremation. A graveside service will be held at 9:00 A.M. Monday, March 7^th at the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 7^th at the First Baptist Church of Mound City. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church Mission 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 cheneywtt.com.

Marjorie Aleen (Commons) Hayden, 99 years young, was peacefully lifted into Heaven early Friday morning, February 25, 2022. Marjorie was born July 1, 1922, on the family farmstead of rural Devon, Kansas where she grew up with her parents, Allie (Al) and Stella Virginia (Tippie) Commons and family until her marriage to her beloved Raymond Alfred Hayden on April 28^th, 1946, when he returned home from WWll.

Marjorie was a hand’s on, hard-working farm wife and mother. Together she and Raymond’s union produced 6 living children: Larry Hayden (Kathi Crews)-Port Angeles, Washington; Dale Hayden (Connie Smith)-Manhattan, Kansas; Roxie (Hayden) Armstrong (Jim Armstrong-Deceased)-Kansas City, Kansas; Randy Hayden-Fort Scott, Kansas; Lana (Hayden) Bowman-Fort Scott, Kansas; Dallas Hayden (Jill Schaeffer)-Olathe, Kansas. In addition, Marjorie and Raymond lost twin boys early in their marriage.

Marjorie and Raymond enjoyed their 11 grandchildren: Kristyn Hayden, Emily (Hayden) Hoots, Lora (Hayden) Hanes, Joleene (Armstrong) Miller, Garen Armstrong, Lisa Hayden, Cari (Bowman) Hunziker, Leslie Bowman, Taylor (Bowman) Workman, Austin Hayden, and Kelsey (Hayden) Huston. From the grandchildren’s unions, Marjorie had 26 beautiful great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Raymond; her parents; one brother, Guy Commons and sister-in-law Cloma; one sister, Gladys (Commons) Johnson and brother-in-law Lee Johnson; son-in-law James (Jim) Armstrong, and many, many friends and family members over her near 100 years.

In addition to her love of family, Marjorie will be remembered for so many things such as her beautiful smile, her green thumb at gardening and all things that grow (her African violets were her favorite), and a passion for sewing, embroidery and quilting since she was a young girl. Being a farm wife and mother of 6, she was also a master in the kitchen. Family and friends will always remember, and try to mimic, her prowess at cooking for large groups, her pies, and her magnificent home-made noodles.

Her children especially want everyone to remember her legacies of love of family, hard work, and steadfast faithfulness to her Lord and Savior.

Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, Fort Scott, Kansas, followed by a celebration of life at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Jonathan Anderson. Burial will be in Centerville Cemetery, Devon, Kansas. Memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice, 8735 Rosehill Road, Unit 200, Lenexa, Kansas 66215. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Her family and friends are saddened by the loss of their precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. But…this is not the end. She will live on in the precious arms of her savior, Jesus Christ.

Gail Annette Potter, age 84, former resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Tuesday, March 01, 2022, at Medicalodge of Frontenac, KS. She was born September 22, 1937, in Bronaugh, MO, the daughter of John and Lena Noel Reed. She graduated from Liberal, MO high school with the class of 1955. She married Homer Richard Potter on October 25, 1958, in Hannon, MO. He preceded her in death on October 4, 1988. Gail worked for Western Insurance Company in Ft. Scott for 15 years. She worked for Federal Crop Insurance for 5 years, and later for Marcy’s Clothing Store. She enjoyed yard work, gardening, and watching TV, especially Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. She was a local sports fan as well as her KC Royals and Chiefs. She loved spending time with her family and attending grandchildren’s events.

Survivors include a daughter, Lori Farmer and husband Mark, Pittsburg, KS; 2 sons, Doug Potter and wife Shelly, Ft. Scott, and Brian Potter, Pittsburg, KS; 5 grandchildren, Jared, Ashton, Hunter, Lanie, and Maddux; 2 great grandchildren, Korbyn and Ivy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Dennis Reed and John Reed, Jr.; a sister, Bonnie Depue; and her parents.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct graveside services at 1:30 PM Friday, March 4^th, in the U. S. National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share 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.

Kathryn Elaine “Kathie” Greenfield Wilson, 70, of Fort Scott, passed away Friday evening, February 18, 2022, at the Medicalodge in Fort Scott. She was born August 12, 1951, to Rachel Hord and John C. Greenfield Sr., in Tacoma, Washington. Kathie was one of ten children: four sisters and five brothers. She graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1969. She married David Cunningham in 1970 in Fort Scott, Kansas. After his passing in 1972, she then married Perry Wilson, and the two celebrated many wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 2018.

Kathie was a kind soul, who never met a stranger. She enjoyed shopping for bargains, rides in the country, and reading romance novels. She loved life, loved to laugh, and she especially loved her grandkids. Kathie saw beauty in simple things where others may have overlooked them. She always made sure to lift others up, even during her most trying of times. She always had the biggest smile. To know Kathie, was to know love.

She is survived by two children, Jason and wife Natalie Cunningham of Lockwood, Missouri, and Rachel Fields of Fort Scott, Kansas, and six grandchildren, Addison, Maren, Ellen, William, Enych, and Elsie. She was preceded in death by her first husband David Cunningham, her second husband Perry Wilson, her father John C. Greenfield Sr., sisters Cheryl Bagnall, Ella Greenfield, and brothers Paul and Brian Greenfield.

Services will be held at 11:30a.m. Friday March 4, 2022, at Konantz Cheney Funeral Home, Fort Scott, Kansas with burial following at 12:30 p.m. at the Fort Scott National Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her late husband Perry Wilson. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Perry William Bower, 89, of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday morning, February 23, 2022, at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born February 14, 1933, in Redfield, Kansas, the son of Jesse Shotwell and June Kathryn (Dunbar) Bower. He married Helen Louise Winterbower on December 2, 1961, in Hepler, Kansas, and she survives of the home.

Perry graduated from Uniontown High School with the Class of 1951, and received his associate degree from Fort Scott Community College. He served in the US army from 1953 until 1955. He owned his own business, Perry Bower Truck Line for over 55 years, transporting cattle, and retired in 2010.

In addition to his wife Helen, Perry is also survived by his children, Kenneth Bower and wife Stacy, Terry Bower and wife Lori, Lisa Bradley and husband Rudy, and Carla Hambric, all of Fort Scott; a brother, Chet Bower and wife Linda, of Fort Scott; a sister, Roberta Rickman, of Girard, Kansas; eight grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mable Green and Margaret Rhodes, four brothers, Jay, Floyd, Leroy, and John; two infant sisters, and a grandson, Jacob Bradley.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct graveside services at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Memory Gardens of Bourbon County Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Gardens Maintenance 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.

Ann Ackerman, age 84, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at her home in Ft. Scott. There was cremation and no services are planned. Arrangements were under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.