Ellen Roberta Chaplin, age 67, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away early Monday, June 29, 2020, at the home of her daughter in Ft. Scott.

She was born October 1, 1952, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Robert Wiggans and Doris Spaur Wiggans.

Ellen graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1970.

She first married David Hathaway on May 29, 1969, and to this union, two daughters, Rachel and Rhonda where born.  David and Ellen later divorced, and Ellen married Raymond Chaplin on September 2, 1981.  At this time, three more children, Chris, Kim and Jeff were added to the family.  Raymond and Ellen later divorced.

Ellen had been employed by Head Start, Key Work Clothes and Valu Merchandisers.  Her last place of employment was at Tri-Valley Developmental Services where she had worked in client services.

Ellen enjoyed crocheting and doing cross-stitch.  She loved her family dearly and enjoyed the many times spent with family and friends.

Survivors include her two daughters, Rachel Thompson and Rhonda Cole and husband, Ben, all of Ft. Scott; three step-children, Chris Chaplin and wife, Stephanie, Kim Wright and husband, Jay and Jeff Chaplin; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.  Also surviving is a brother, Richard Wiggans and wife, Dorothy and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Wiggans and Doris Pellett and a brother, Mark Wiggans.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, July 2^nd at the Clarksburg Cemetery.

Friends and family may meet at the Cheney Witt Chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Appropriate social distancing will be practiced.  Memorials are suggested to Care to Share 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.

Larry Ginter, age 76, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Monday, June 22, 2020, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada, MO.

He was born June 8, 1944, in Appleton City, MO, the son of Elton Glen Ginter and Marjorie Cook Ginter.

Larry served in the United State Navy.

He married Kathleen Ruth Hannan on August 8, 1969, in Kansas City, MO. She preceded him in death on May 27, 2019.

Larry worked as a computer programmer for the Kansas City Chiefs, Midwestern Distribution, and various other companies.

He reluctantly became a lover of cats over the years.

His true passion was collecting and dealing in sports cards and memorabilia. From his hobby, which turned into a business, he met many interesting people through the years.

Survivors include a son, Pete Ginter and wife Bonnie, Jacksonville, FL; a sister, Beverly Borris, Hurst, TX; a sister-in-law, Maureen Dahnke, Kansas City, MO; two grandchildren, Austin and Marilyn Ginter; and three nieces, Lesley Kingsley,  Kala Meyer and Liz Davis.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 11:30 AM Monday, June 29^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Private family burial will take place following in the U. S. National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Larry Ginter Memorial Fund 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.

Mary Janet Elliott, age 79, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, KS.

She was born on July 7, 1940, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Edward William Ogle and Cleda Medrienne Davis Ogle.

She married Charles E. Elliott, Sr. on January 7, 1957, in Ft. Scott. He preceded her in death on December 30, 1994.

Mary provided daycare for children for over 40 years. She enjoyed crocheting and working in the yard. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She attended the First Southern Baptist Church.

Survivors include 2 sons, Charles Elliott, Jr., Ft. Scott and William Elliott and wife Sue, Henderson, TN; a daughter, Marlean Roberts, Ft. Scott; 2 brothers, Edward Ogle, Jr., Topeka, KS, and Dale Ogle, Ft. Scott; 4 sisters, Carol Ayers, Ft. Scott, Roberta Wilson, Chanute, KS, Kathy Ogle, Ft. Scott, and Brenda Ogle, Ft. Scott; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Kenna Elliott; a son-in-law, Weldon Roberts; and her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, June 26^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main.

Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Tonya Sue Belle, age 46, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her home.

She was born June 4, 1974, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Edward and Linda Ogle Coulter.

She married Jessee Belle on May 25, 2013, in Ft. Scott.

She worked as a CNA at Guest Home Estates.

Tonya enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband Jessee of the home; 3 daughters, Ashlei Goddard and husband Jordan, Nikola Goodwin and fiancé Aaron Brown, and Windy Goodwin and fiancé Antonio Juarez, all of Ft. Scott; 3 step children, Domanick Belle, Kaidence Belle, Aurora, MO, and Bailey Belle, Purdy, MO; 2 sisters, Mariann Mackley and husband Norman “Marie”, Ft. Scott, and Tami Eaton, Neodesha, KS; 3 brothers, Eddie Coulter and wife Kelly, Chanute, KS, Lance Coulter and wife Erin, Uniontown, KS, and Anthony Ogle, Ft. Scott; her father, Edward Coulter, Ft. Scott; 5 grandchildren, Aaydan, Braydan, Caydan, and Jaydan Goddard, and Connor Brown and one grandson on the way; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces , great nephews, aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Lee Coulter; stepdaughter Francise Belle; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Pastor Larry Stevicks will conduct graveside services at 10:00 Thursday June 25th, in the Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Tonya Belle 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.

Gerald Joseph Davis, age 82, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Friday, June 19, 2020, at his home.

He was born November 21, 1937, in Farmington, MN, the son of Lawrence Edward and Rose Louise Tutewohl Davis.

He served in the U. S. Airforce and Airforce Reserve.

He married Mary Kathleen Matney on June 17, 1961, in Albuquerque, NM.

His main hobby was his family, it was the most important thing to him. He taught his kids horseback riding, water skiing, fishing, construction, and cooking. His adage was work hard and play harder.

After sending all the kids to college, his greatest accomplishment, he obtained his GED in 1994. Education was a top priority for him.

He was a very generous man, compassionate, giving, and a loving father. He was always willing to help and put others needs before his own. He helped many in the community and supported those in need.

Gerald never let his family down, made sure all were at church every Sunday and expected them to have high moral values. His optimistic and constantly positive attitude will be greatly missed. He leaves behind a great legacy.

He was a member of V.F.W. Post #1165, Knights of Columbus, Local Watershed District #2, and Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church. He was a big supporter of Tri-Valley and a recipient of the Presidents Volunteer Service Award.

Survivors include his wife Mary of the home: two sons, Mark James Davis and wife Connie, Gravette, AR, and William Edward Davis, Wichita, KS; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Swezey and husband Ronald, Franklin, KS, and Teresa Kathleen Davenport and husband Jerry, Farlington, KS; two brothers, Lawrence Louis Davis and wife Barb, and LaVerne Michael Davis and wife Alice; eight grandchildren, Jenni Edge and husband Brandon, Mulberry, KS, Amanda Davis, Gravette, AR, Jacob Davis and wife LeAnn, Rogers, AR, Jeremy Swezey and fiancé Alex, Overland Park, KS, Mary Swezey and fiancé Brian, Arma, KS, Brianne Sheridan and husband Joe, Pittsburg, KS, Dehn Davenport, Ft. Scott, KS, and Davis Davenport, Farlington, KS; five great-granddaughters, Sarah Burns, Annalyn Davenport, Olivia Davis, Maci Jo Edge, and Rose Swezey; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gerald was preceded in death by a son, Michael Joseph Davis; two brothers, Richard and Ronnie Davis; a sister, Bernadine Peterson; a sister-in-law Janice Davis; and his parents.

The mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 24^th, at Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Private family burial will take place later in the U. S. National Cemetery.

The Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 PM Tuesday, June 23^rd at the church, with visitation following from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.

Memorials are suggested to either the Michael J. Davis Memorial at Tri-Valley or Care to Share 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.

Albert Horace Eshelbrenner, Sr., age 100, resident of Frontenac, KS, died Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Medicalodge of Frontenac.

He was born December 8, 1919, in Ft. Scott, KS, the son of Carl W. Eshelbrenner, Sr. and Sophia Leitz Eshelbrenner. He graduated from Fort Scott high school with the class of 1939.

He served in the U. S. Army Air Force during WWII.

He married Mildred A. Pirnat on February 13, 1946, in Ft. Scott.

She preceded him in death on November 12, 1999.

Albert worked from 1946 until 1970 in the family business at Ft. Scott Packing House then for Mercy Hospital until his retirement.

He was a past Grand Knight and lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus 3^rd degree and Commodore Barry General as 4^th degree Knights of Columbus.

He was a lifetime member of the Olson Frary Burkhart Post #1165 V.F.W. and served on the honor guard. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge and UTC.

Survivors include two sons, Albert H. Eshelbrenner, Jr. and wife Linda, and Richard J. Eshelbrenner; two daughters, Barbara Hagood and husband John, and Rosemary Ballweber and husband Eric; a brother, Robert B. Eshelbrenner and wife Barbara; a sister, Helen Harper; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Carl, Jack, and Bill Eshelbrenner; four sisters, Betty Scott, Esther Hopkins, Joan Mills, and Mary Sue O’Keefe; a daughter-in-law, Carol Eshelbrenner; a grandson, David Ballweber; and his parents.

The mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 23rd, at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Ft. Scott.

Private family burial will take place later in the U. S. National Cemetery.

The Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 PM Monday at the Church with Knights of Columbus service following.

Memorials are suggested to either Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church or V.F.W. Post #1165 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.

Alpha Louise Culbertson, 59, of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday evening, June 17, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Wichita, Kansas. She was born December 31, 1960 in Nevada, Missouri, the daughter of Bennie Curtis and Nettie Ruth (Turner) Culbertson. She married Jonathan Money August 30, 2013.

Alpha attended Fort Scott schools and graduated from Fort Scott High School with the Class of 1979. She was not only an incredible mother and friend, she was also a very gifted artist. Alpha worked for the City of Fort Scott as a Codes Enforcement Officer. Her caring nature, positivity and smile were always contagious by those around.

She is survived by daughter, Danielle Cooper of Wichita, Kansas, and sister, Sheila Fox of Arma, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Jessica Arens.

Funeral arrangements for Alpha L. Culbertson are incomplete and will be announced later by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge 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.