Daisy Louise Strader, 94, of Fort Scott, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 22, 2021, at her home. She was born February 19, 1927, in Uniontown, Kansas, the daughter of James Frederick and Bertha Dean (Ramsey) Pryor. She graduated from Uniontown High School. She married Richard Strader in Noel, Missouri in 1950, and he preceded her in death March 14, 2003.

After early years as a housewife and mother, she worked at the local Sears Roebuck store as credit manager until the early 1980’s.

Throughout her life, she loved being outdoors. Like many farm children during the Depression years, she fished and hunted squirrel to help supplement family meals. Living along the river, she helped her dad set trotlines and check them daily. She also learned to trap for skins that she could trade in town for a little spending money. She liked nothing better than to take the boat her dad made of native lumber and go up and down the Marmaton River by herself for a day’s outing.

Later when she married, she enjoyed traveling and camping with her family, first in a tent, then gradually working up to a 5^th wheel RV. The wide-open vistas and less traveled roads of the western states were her favorite destinations. One highlight of her life was spending five months in Yellowstone National Park as a volunteer campground host with her husband and daughter. Later as her daughter’s career took her to various locales, she lived with her daughter in Texas, Arkansas, South Dakota, and New Mexico, returning to Kansas in 2005. She was always ready to see new territory, meet new people and acquire new skills.

She was a lifelong seamstress, making most of her and her daughter’s clothing for many years. She could look at a picture of a dress in a magazine or catalog and make a copy. She also knit, crocheted, spun wool, wove on a floor loom, quilted, wrote poetry, and painted. She loved flowers and gardening. In the early 1980s, she and her daughter operated the Post Sutler Store on North Main, a combination yarn shop and 19^th century reproduction wares shop. During the late 1970s and early 80s, she volunteered at Fort Scott National Historic Site, working in living history activities, curatorial and photo archives, and the visitor center.

Louise is survived by her daughter Jean Strader of Fort Scott, Kansas. In addition to her husband Richard, she was also preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Jack Pryor.

Following cremation, Rick Hite will conduct graveside services at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the Fort Scott National Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

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

Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village 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.

Anna Meredith Jones, age 97, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away early Friday, August 27, 2021, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott.

She was born March 10, 1924, in Garland, Kansas, the daughter of Archie White Dickerson and Ora Ethel Edgell Dickerson.  She married Robert L. Jones on August 3, 1940, in Nevada, Missouri.  She and Bob moved to their home in Marmaton in 1960.

Meredith was a talented seamstress.  She used her talents to create many beautiful formal gowns. Meredith, along with her mother, owned and operated the Dickerson Slipcover Shop in Ft. Scott for many years.  Meredith was a member of the Grace Baptist Tabernacle where she actively served as Sunday School teacher for twenty-six years and also served as church pianist and organist.

She loved being outdoors and working with her flowers.  Following her husband’s death, she later moved to Cavalry Crossing where she made her home for several years prior to moving to the Medicalodge.

Survivors include three sons, Jimmie Jones (Susan) of Ft. Scott, Gary Jones (Alice) of Joplin, Missouri and Mike Jones of Marshfield, Missouri; eight grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and twenty-seven great-great-grandchildren.  Also surviving is a brother, Norman Dickerson (Bev) of Orlando, Florida, a sister-in-law, Maxine Dickerson of Bronson, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, on February 1, 2006.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Gene Dickerson, a daughter-in-law, Kathie Jones and a sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Norbert Morewald.

Rev. Brian Rhoades will conduct a graveside service at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 30^th at the  U. S. National Cemetery.

Family and friends may meet at the Cheney Witt Chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery at 10:45 A.M.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 P.M. Sunday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to Integrity Hospice or the Grace Baptist Tabernacle 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.

Thomas Glenn Smith, 80, of Redfield, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Covid-19 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Glenn was born on July 9, 1941, at the home of his parents, Thomas and Ruth Smith of Arcadia. Kansas.

Glenn was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Lorna May (Johnston) Smith. He is survived by his daughter Glenna Hendrickson (Kevin) of Osceola, Missouri and son Craig Smith (Cathy) of Leavenworth, Kansas; siblings Ruth (Lester) Waring of Garland, Kansas, and Donnie (Kathleen) Smith of Miami, Oklahoma along with 5 nieces and 5 nephews.

Upon Glenn’s graduation from Arma High School in 1958, he participated in collegiate sports at Fort Scott Community College while receiving his Associate of Arts Degree in 1960 before graduating from Pittsburg State University in 1963 with a BSED in physical education.

Glenn worked as a ranch foreman for many years for local ranchers and farmers in the Bourbon County area. He also worked at Fort Scott Livestock sales, in housing construction, and as a welder helping build horse trailers for Twister Trailers.

Glenn was also a member of several community organizations including the Fort Scott Jaycees and the Bourbon County Fair Board. Glenn was also an active member of the Cherry Grove Baptist Church throughout the years.

Glenn is probably best known for participating in rodeos as a calf roper and team roper in the PRCA and various other rodeo organizations. While team roping, Glenn has won numerous saddles, buckles, and other awards including having been a National Champion while roping with partner Larry Martin at the 1992 USTRC Team Roping Shoot Out in Guthrie, OK. Glenn also participated in numerous ranch rodeo events as was also a judge for many rodeo events throughout the years.

Glenn also enjoyed raising his award-winning Corriente cattle including his National Champion Bull.

Prior to his cowboy days, Glenn could be found playing competitive softball and basketball for Whiteside’s IGA. He also enjoyed fishing and quail hunting. Glenn could also be found quite frequently supporting the local sporting events and assisting the FSCC Rodeo teams.

The family will hold a private ceremony in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

A public memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Glenn’s name to the Fort Scott Community College Rodeo Team and/or Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Garland, Kansas, and may be left in care of Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701.

Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Pauline Marie Dunn, age 91, a former resident of Macomb, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Pauline moved to Ft. Scott fourteen months ago to be near her daughter.

Pauline is survived by her three children, Christy Pollock, Jim Dunn and Randy Dunn.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Macomb, Illinois under the direction of the Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home. Local arrangements were handled by the Cheney Witt Chapel of Ft. Scott, Kansas.

Randell Scott Gregg, age 62, a resident of rural Ft Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly early Friday, August 20, 2021, at his home.

He was born March 21, 1959, in Odessa, Texas, the son of Charles L. Gregg and Joy R. Locke Gregg. Randy graduated from the Center High School in Kansas City, Missouri.

He married Barbara Diblasi on August 28, 1999.

In his younger years, Randy completed the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in Lander, Wyoming. He loved the outdoors, camping, backpacking and being a mountaineer. He later worked for NOLS where he taught outdoor skills to the next generation. A lifelong learner, always teaching himself and others new skills such as woodworking, carpentry and photography.

Above all else, his favorite thing to do was explore the world with his beloved wife Barbara. They always shared a love for adventure. Randy and Barbara moved to Ft. Scott approximately twenty years ago to pursue a dream of organic farming. Randy enjoyed renovating their one hundred-year-old farmhouse. He was actively involved with the Ft. Scott Farmer’s Market.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the home; his mother, Joy Gregg of Kansas City, Missouri; two sisters, Barbi Wood of Overland Park, Kansas and Drenda Hall of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; a brother, Mark Gregg, of Kansas City, Missouri and eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.

Randy Gregg, a devoted son, brother and friend, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. A father figure and role model to many. His passing is a great loss to all those who

Enos Doyle Zimmerman, age 91, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Friday, August 20, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, KS. He was born August 22, 1929, in Isabella, OK, the son of William Andrew Zimmerman and Eda Mae Fuller Zimmerman.

He married Wilma Turner on July 19, 1948, near Hepler, KS. She preceded him in death on December 25, 2011.

Enos had a great sense of humor. One of his favorite sayings was “after 9:00 ain’t nobodies’ business what I do.”

He would always whistle while he worked or be singing. He loved his grandfather clocks.

Enos was ambitious, take on challenges that other didn’t think possible. Examples include building an A-frame solar house and all the challenges with it, building a garden tractor without a frame, and taking on building a church in his 80’s.

He was caring in his own way. He felt a responsibility to care for his family, especially his parents when everyone else moved away.

He studied the Bible often in his spare time and loved to tell you what he discovered in his studies. His favorite verse couldn’t be just one, so he chose an entire chapter, Psalm 23.

Survivors include four sons, Doyle Zimmerman and wife Rebecca, Ft. Scott, Donathan Zimmerman and wife Ruth, Tolar, TX, David Zimmerman and wife Teresa, and Darel Zimmerman and wife Crystal, all of Ft. Scott; 19 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Besides his wife Wilma, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, an infant, Elmer Zimmerman and Shelby Zimmerman; 2 sisters, Elsie Foster and Wilma Mitchell; 3 grandchildren; and his parents.

Pastor Larry Stevicks will conduct funeral services at 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 25^th, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Tuesday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to Emmanuel Baptist Church 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.

Agnes Laureta Workman Armstrong, age 95, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the Via Christi Emergency Room in Ft. Scott.

She was born October 23, 1925, in Garland, Kansas, the daughter of Ivan Lee Workman and Elva Palmer Workman.

She was a member of the first Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) graduating class from Fort Scott Junior College. She subsequently passed the State Boards and worked for Mercy Hospital for seventeen years.

She was a member of the Eastern Star at Hepler Chapter #427 for many years, then Hiattville Ideal Chapter #369 and finally Fort Scott Olive Chapter #13.

She was an avid bowler having bowled for forty years as a member of the O’Bryan Ranch team. She attended thirty-two state bowling tournaments and at age eighty, was awarded a trophy at the Salina, Kansas state tournament for being the oldest bowler in the competition.

She was a member of the Fort Scott Garden Club. Cooking was her favorite hobby, especially baking. Her baked pies were enjoyed by many. Noodles and gravy with mashed potatoes was also a favorite dish of family and friends.

Survivors include a son-in-law, Robert Finley of Walnut, Kansas, a daughter, Diana Fletcher and husband, David, of Ft. Scott, Kansas, two sons, Steve Armstrong and wife, Janet, of Fort Scott, Kansas and Stanley Armstrong and wife, Cindy, of Bridgeport, Texas. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Armstrong, a daughter, Virginia Finley, a grandson, Robert Finley II, her parents, a sister, Loleta Tracy, and three brothers, infant, David Leon Workman, William “Bill” Workman and Charles Workman and a daughter-in-law, Roberta Armstrong.

Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 21^st at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Hiattville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 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.

Judith Ann Renard, age 80, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Monday, August 16, 2021, at Country Place Living in Ft. Scott. She was born September 20, 1940, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Russell and Edith Post Hammons. She attended Mapleton School as a young child, then graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1958 and later received her BS degree in Home Economics from Kansas State University in 1962. She married John Renard on May 17, 1964, in Mapleton, KS. John preceded her in death on December 20, 2019. After marriage she lived in Ellsworth, KS and was employed as the Ellsworth County Extension Agent. After a short stint in Newton, KS, John and Judy returned to make the family’s home in Fort Scott, KS in 1969. As a child, Judy always dreamed of being a shop keeper. While raising her children, she started her first downtown business, Calico Cottage, with a close friend, Bonnie Irby, in 1979. Following a fire that destroyed the Calico Cottage and John’s Main Street Shoe Repair Shop, Judy opened the Country Cupboard in 1980. For many years, this was a favorite stop for locals and the many tourists visiting Ft. Scott. She was extremely grateful for the many dedicated employees and customers throughout the years. Throughout her life, Judy was very active in 4-H and was recognized with her husband John for their lifetime leadership and volunteer roles. A strong supporter of Tri-Valley Development Services in its early years, she was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, a Founding Member of the Good Ol’ Days committee and participated in various local community organizations. Judy was dedicated to promoting Fort Scott downtown development and was recognized for her efforts by receiving the Lifetime Keystone Award in 2008. Her passion was everything K-State, especially football and basketball. She loved attending her kids, grandkids activities and all the local school sporting events. She also cherished attending family reunions and get-togethers. Judy was an active member of the First Christian Church and later attended the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include three sons, Jim Renard and wife Melissa, Dallas, TX, Ron Renard and wife Geila, Marshall, MO, and Dave Renard, Mapleton, KS; a daughter DeeAnne Miller and husband Kevin, Ft. Scott, KS; a sister, Janice Camerlinck, Leonardville, KS; 4 grandchildren, Kellen Renard, Kevin Miller, Jr., Sara Todorovic and Patrick Coman; 3 great grandchildren, Vance Salazar, Lyric Coman and Violet Coman; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband John, infant sister Sandra Hammons and her parents.

Rev. Dusty Drake and Rev. Christopher Eshelman will conduct funeral services at 10:30 AM Friday, August 20^th, at the First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to either the Bourbon County Fair or the Good Ol’ Days 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.