George Daniel Weber, age 75, resident of Hepler, Kansas, passed away at 7:05 a.m., Thursday, July 16^th, 2020, at his home surrounded by family.

George was born September 19^th, 1944, in Nevada, Missouri, the son of Lewis Daniel Weber and Marzie Etheleen (Cocke) Weber. He attended the Hackberry Country School, Nevada High School and Fort Scott Community College.

George married Arlene Ausemus on March 29^th, 1982, in Grove, Oklahoma. She survives of the home.

George, enlisted in the United States Army on November 19^th, 1966, and attended basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and then advanced individual training at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Following his completion of his military training, George was deployed to the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam in support of United States Military forces in the Vietnam War. During his time in service, George served as primary motor pool sergeant and was instrumental in his unit’s success in the completion of numerous reconnaissance missions for retrieval and repair of military equipment throughout his time in Vietnam. After returning home from Vietnam, George was station at Fort Carson, Colorado until he was honorably discharged at the rank of E5/Sergeant on November 16^th, 1969.

During his life George worked as a journeyman roofer as a part of the roofers union while employed by Maloney Roofing, Delivery and Sales for Fort Scott Beverage Company, Sales and Service for Henkley Beverage/ 7up International, lead carpenter for Joe Richards construction, 13+ years as a convenience store manager for Severy’s Conoco in Fort Scott, Kansas, as well as spent many years working for local farmers and ranchers.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, family fish fry’s, vacationing in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and spending time with his family.

He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion.

Survivors include his wife Arlene Weber, of Hepler; son David Weber, and his wife, Betty, of Fort Scott; daughter Robin Weber, and spouse, Justin Edwards, of Girard; daughter Sheril Murray, and husband, Evan, of Toronto; daughter Sara Conkling, and husband, Joseph, of Fort Scott; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his sister Verna Helen Steele of Springfield, MO; and his brother Woody Weber of Rich Hill, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Lois Weber; two brothers, William and Claud Weber; and two nephews, David Leon Weber and Gary Weber.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM Tuesday July 21^st, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Private family burial will take place in the U. S. National Cemetery, Ft. Scott.

Memorials are suggested to either Donate Life or American Diabetes Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Johnny Jeanette (Hines) Jolliff, age 51, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Friday, July 17, 2020, at her home. She was born April 29, 1969, in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Kenneth and Oleta Smith Hines.

She worked as a truck driver, worked for Tri-Valley Developmental Services, and also worked as a caregiver for over 35 years.

She loved spending time with her adopted family fishing, geocaching, and sightseeing in the car. She was always up for a new adventure.

She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church.

Survivors include four sisters, Connie Willis, Ft. Scott; Rebecca Haga, Waldron, AR; Lillian Lewis, Arma, KS; and Peggy Hull, Ft. Scott; her mother, Oleta Smith, Ft. Scott; her grandmother, Lillian Smith, Kansas City, KS; best friend of 30 years, Forestine “Babe” Goodbody; special buddy K. W. Goodbody; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Hines; a sister, Nancy Jo Stewart; and her grandfather, John T. Smith.

Rev. James Collins will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 22, at the First Southern Baptist Church, Ft. Scott.

Burial will follow in the Clarksburg Cemetery.

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

Barbara Ann Bolden, age 76, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at her home.

She was born January 10, 1944, in Douglas, AZ, the daughter of Milton and Dorothy Audilet.

She married Leland “John” Bolden on November 29, 1966, in Lowell, AZ.

She enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, casinos, and coloring books with her grandkids. She loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband John of the home; 2 daughters, Laura Barenthin, Ft. Scott, and Barbara Ann Spinazzola and husband Tony, Mesa, AZ; 6 grandchildren, Craig Bolden, Jasmine Barenthin, Lillian Barenthin, Alex Bolden, Sierra Spinazzola, and Caitlyn Spinazzola; and 3 great-grandchildren, Tessa Goddard, Auryana Bolden, Jonathon Bolden, and one more on the way.

Private family services will be held at the Cheney Witt Chapel with burial in the U. S. National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM Sunday afternoon at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Barbara Bolden Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Stephen Patrick Farley, age 65, a resident of Nevada, MO, passed away on Monday, July 6th, 2020, at Medical Lodge nursing home in Ft. Scott, KS, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on February 23rd, 1955 in Kansas City, MO. Stephen was born Steven Brown, one of seven children, to Francis “Bud” Brown and Agnes “Rose” Murphy. Steven was adopted by John Daniel “Danny” and Mary Helen “Helen” Farley of Brashear, MO. His name was changed to Stephen “Steve” Patrick Farley.

Steve attended High School at Adair County RII, where he graduated in 1973. After graduation, Steve proudly served in the US Navy and later in the National Guard.

Steve’s true love was farming and that is where he returned after his time in the service.

Steve married Amy Miller in 1980 and from that marriage, was blessed with four children.

Recently Steve was able to locate some of his birth family and over the last few years, he was able to connect and build a relationship with one brother and multiple nieces and nephews.

Steve enjoyed farming, helping others, fishing, and most of all being with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his four children, John and wife Tara Farley of Ft. Scott, KS; Kevin and wife Ashley Farley of Paola, KS; LuAnne and husband Todd Granere of Iola, KS; and son Ralph Farley of Kansas City, KS. Seven grandchildren, Teryn Farley, Lakyn Farley, Colin Farley, Jyler Granere, Gavin Granere, Bodhi Farley ,and Charlee Granere; ex-wife Amy Free of Osawatomie, KS; multiple nieces and nephews and several members of his birth family.

There was a cremation. Burial will take place in the U.S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott at a later date, as well as a memorial service with family and friends.

Karen (Mabery) Atkins formerly of Fort Scott passed away suddenly on June 23, 2020 in Nixa, Missouri.

Karen was born March 15, 1949 in Fort Scott, Kansas, the only child to Frank and Faye (Duncan) Mabery. She graduated from Fort Scott High School with the Class of 1967.

She lived and worked in Fort Scott until 2002 when she moved to Nixa, Missouri to help with the family business, Atkins Weatherproofing in Springfield, Missouri, along with her children and husband, she worked and help run the business until her untimely death.

She loved car racing, sports and spending time with her family.

She became interested in The Alzheimer’s Association when her cousin was diagnosed. Karen helped organize the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Abilene, Texas and for the yearly auction she made a special quilt that hangs in the office in Abilene TX.

She was also interested in family history, traveling, and she made a lifelong wish trip to Ireland.

Karen was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Frank Lee and Faye Mabery. Karen was a devoted daughter and caretaker to her parents in their later years.

Karen leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband, Wayne, and her children all of Nixa, Missouri: Karalee Taylor (John Lowe) and Frank Atkins, grandchildren, Kelby Taylor, Madison Shelden, and Tru Atkins, great-grandchild, Sophie Taylor, Taxen and Asher Cosens. She, also, leaves behind her lifelong friends and cousins who will cherish a lifetime of memories.

Karen grew up with an idyllic childhood in Fort Scott surrounded by doting parents and a huge extended family, including incredible aunts, uncles, and cousins. She enjoyed dozens of close friends and a loving relationship with her cousins. She was blessed with small town, rural hometown living where she and friends could explore the streets and countryside of Fort Scott on horseback.

Karen was an avid animal lover and her family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the donate to C.A.R.E Rescue Animal Shelter or the Missouri Forget-Me-Not-Horse Rescue and Sanctuary, and may be sent to or left in the care of Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct Graveside services, 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2020 at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kansas under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, Fort Scott, Kansas. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Grace Earlene Myers, age 96, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Wednesday, July 01, 2020, at Guest Home Estates in Ft. Scott.

She was born January 15, 1924, in Sprague, MO, the daughter of Rev. Earl R. Bingham and Susan Pickford Bingham.

She graduated from Fulton, KS High School in 1942 and attended Fort Scott Junior College. She taught school for several years in Bourbon and Linn counties.

On June 1, 1949, she was married to Oscar Otto Myers of Niangue, MO, at the home of her parents near Devon, KS. They lived in the Bourbon county area until 1950 when they moved to Marysville, KS, where Grace went to work for Selective Service.

They later moved to Emporia, and then to Olathe, KS, in 1961 and lived there until they retired in 1970.

After retirement they moved back to their farm near Devon.

Oscar and Grace celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary on June 1, 1999. Oscar passed away on June 26, 1999.

Grace and Oscar enjoyed their retirement years on their farm where they cared for their cattle, pets, and garden.

Grace was a long time member of the Mapleton Christian Church . She received her 75 year membership pin from Violet Chapter No. 200, Fulton Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include two sisters-in-law; a nephew and several nieces, cousins, grand nieces and grandnephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a cousin who was raised in her parents’ home from an infant, Earl Inman; and another close cousin, Hazel Beck.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 7th in the Good Spring Cemetery, near Niangua, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the charity of donor’s choice 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.

James Leon Picht, age 90, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Tuesday, June 30^th, 2020, at Medicalodge of Ft. Scott.

He was born February 8, 1930, in Hiattville, KS, the son of Glen Picht and Martha Payne Picht.

Jim attended school in Ft. Scott K-12 and then Fort Scott junior College, and then he attended Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg, KS.

Jim served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War.

He then started his career in teaching. He served the Davenport, IA, school system for forty years as a teacher, then principal, retiring in 1995.

Jim married Joan Beck in 1958 in Davenport, IA, where they were members of St. John’s United Methodist Church. Jim returned to Ft. Scott in November 2018 and attended St. John’s United Methodist Church there.

Survivors include two granddaughters, Rachel Myers, and Rebekah Myers; and son-in-law Rev. Ron Myers. Also surviving are cousins, a nephew, and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Joan; a daughter, Rev. Linda Myers; a son, David Picht; and a brother Don Picht.

There was cremation.

Private inurnment will take place in the U. S. National Cemetery, Ft. Scott. Memorial services will be held at a later to be announced date at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Ft. Scott.

Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.