Leverna Louise Garoutte

Sept 7, 1946 – Feb. 8, 2021, born in Brooklyn New York she moved at a young age to Wyandanch on Long Island and passed away in her home in Oak Hills, CA.

She is survived by her husband Michael Garoutte and 3 adult children Gregg Higgins and wife Allie Higgins, Gary Higgins and wife Sandy Higgins, Geniece Higgins and spouse Diego Torices, and stepson Jeff Garoutte.

Grand Children: Matthew Higgins, Josh Higgins, Tim (Bethany) Higgins, Isabel Higgins, Claira Higgins, Cade Higgins, Reed Garoutte, Ariel Garoutte, and Great Grandson Milton Garoutte.

She was a gentle lady with strong opinions on most topics and would argue the Yin and Yang of those topics with any and all of us. She loved harder than she fought. She was in constant communication with everyone in her life. Family and friends could never doubt how much she loved them and she lived for that love that was returned.

Pamela Jean Bloomfield, age 63, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Medicalodge of Ft. Scott.

She was born November 25, 1957, in Hackensack, NJ, the daughter of Clarence and Virginia Culp Enos. She loved plants and worked for a greenhouse in earlier years. Pam enjoyed crafts, making jewelry, cooking and her dog Noel. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband Daniel Ornstein of the home; two sons, Alan Ornstein and wife Dawnelle, Ft. Scott, and Matthew Ornstein, Chanute, KS; a daughter, Virginia Golden and husband James, Jr., Ft. Scott; a sister Donna Housman, Ft. Scott; 8 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Enos; a grandson, Christian James Golden; and her parents.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, March 11^th, in the Large Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 until 9:45 AM at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Pamela Bloomfield memorial fund 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.

Beverly Ann Lind, “Aunt Bev,” born in Blue Mound, Kansas, December 7, 1942, to Ray Everett and Virginia Maxine DeMott, in Blue Mound, Kansas, passed peacefully at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas, Saturday morning, March 6, 2021.

Bev married the love of her life Raymond “Rayme” Lind in Fort Scott, Kansas, September 1, 1972, and he preceded her in death on February 20, 2007.

Rayme and Bev enjoyed attending dirt track and Nascar races and were avid Dale Earnhardt fans. Bev loved to tell stories of all the excursions spent with Rayme to all the different Nascar tracks and enjoyed listening to and attending country music concerts along the way. Bev was well known for providing daycare for many children in Fort Scott throughout the years.

Bev is survived by her sister Janet and husband, Richard Johnson of Fort Scott, and she dearly loved her five nephews, six great-nephews, three great-nieces, three great-great nephews and one great-great niece.

In addition to her husband, Rayme, she was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Virginia DeMott, and her brother, Ronald DeMott.

Lloyd Houk will conduct graveside services at the Sunny Slope Cemetery in Blue Mound, Kansas, on Friday, March 12, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Bev has requested that all donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 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.

Robert “Bobby” Lee Stine, age 67, resident of Ft. Scott, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at his home.

He was born July 6, 1953, in Ft. Scott, the son of Kenneth and Elizabeth “Betty” Anderson Stine.

He graduated from Uniontown High School with the class of 1972. Bobby married Cindy Bollinger on November 17, 1979, in Ft. Scott. He worked for Peerless Products in Ft. Scott for over 40 years, retiring in 2019.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, casinos, bowling, softball, and anything outdoors. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandsons.

Survivors include his wife Cindy of the home; a daughter, Alisha Varner and husband Clifton, Ft. Scott; a brother, Jim Hubbell; a brother-in-law, Dale Bolinger, Ft. Scott; a sister-in-law, Susan Wood and husband Terry, Ft. Scott; two grandsons, Austin, and Owen Varner; and several nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Jim Bollinger; father-in-law Leo “Buzz” Bollinger and mother-in-law Mary Louise Bollinger; and his parents.

There was cremation.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday March 12^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Private family burial will take place in Uniontown Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Bobby Stine Memorial Fund 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.

Jim David Kelso, age 79, a resident of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at the Arma Health and Rehab Center in Arma, Kansas. He was born November 24, 1941, in Pittsburg, the son of John Grammar Kelso and Winona Esther Hale Kelso.

He graduated from Pittsburg High School and went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Education from Pittsburg State University. Jim had worked for many years as a high school debate teacher for the Wichita and McPherson school districts. Following his retirement, he returned to Pittsburg. Jim loved sports, especially baseball. He also enjoyed fishing. Jim will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include two children, Kent David Kelso and wife, Deanna of Utah and Lisa Lejuwaan and husband Robb, of Atlanta, Georgia and five grandchildren Lauren Zamora-Kelso, LaRaya Gunter, Emily Clay, Zachary Clay, and William Wilson Mount. Also surviving is a brother, Steve Kelso and wife, Betty, of Ft. Scott, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carolyn Sue Shuman.

Rev. William Cook will conduct graveside services at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 11th at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Pittsburg, Kansas.

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

Pamela Jean Bloomfield, age 63, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Medicalodge of Ft. Scott.  Services will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Memorials are suggested to the Pamela Bloomfield memorial fund 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.

Matthew Wayne Weddle, age 33, died Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born October 28, 1987, the son of Albert and Tawnja Beisley Weddle. Matt enjoyed operating heavy equipment in his work. He loved his dog Holly and his truck.

Survivors include his parents, Tawnja Smith and husband Raymond, Ft. Scott, KS, and Albert Weddle and wife Susan, Ft. Scott; 2 brothers, Dustin Beisley and Dalton Weddle and wife Codee, all of Ft. Scott; 3 sisters, Stephanie Weddle and Kevin George, Nevada, MO, Amber Hatfield and husband Nicholas, Bronson, KS, and Shiann Weddle, Ft. Scott; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by great grandparents John and Kathryn Keating, an uncle, a niece, grandfather Russell Weddle, and 2 aunts, Marie Skaggs and Julie Walking.

There was cremation.

The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. Friday afternoon March 5^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Matt Weddle Memorial Fund 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.

Margaret “Peg” Thorpe, age 73, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Girard Medical Center in Girard, Kansas. She was born November 7, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John Howard Raftery and Margaret Montgomery Raftery. Following high school, Peg attended Moser Secretarial School in Chicago. From 1967 to 1969, she served an internship at WGN Radio Station in Chicago. She later served as executive secretary for Midwest Contractor Assoc. in Geneva, Illinois. In 1980, Peg moved to Ft. Scott where she was part owner of the McDonald’s restaurant until 1989. Peg married Wayne Thrope on November 12, 1993, in Ft. Scott. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the Red Hat Society and the American Legion Auxiliary. She and her husband, Wayne, also volunteered their time at the Presbyterian Village. Peg enjoyed knitting and reading.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne, of the home; her daughter, Jennifer, Peters, of Leawood, Kansas and three granddaughters, Lydia, Ella and Madeline Anstoetter, all of Leawood. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Kate Rosenthal and a brother, John Raftery.

Rev. Reed Hartford will conduct graveside services at 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, March 3^rd at the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:30 A.M. until leaving for the cemetery at 11:15 A.M. at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Shriners Transportation 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.

Larry Wayne Porter, 78, of Fort Scott, passed away Tuesday evening, February 23, 2021, at the Horton House in Fort Scott, Kansas. He was born June 14, 1942, in Hastings, Nebraska the son of Harry Edward and Thelma (Chenoweth) Porter. He married Georgia Paulette Kersbergen September 7, 1963, and she preceded him in death September 6, 2000. He married Susan Marie Daly February 5, 2002, and she survives of the home.

Larry served in the US Army for six years with three years in Germany as a Radio Teletype Operator. He worked in management and sales in the auto industry. Larry was a member of Grace Baptist Tabernacle. He loved his family, and he loved bowling and golf.

In addition to his wife Susan, Larry is also survived by his daughter Holly Fisher and husband Roger, of Wichita, Kansas; his stepchildren, Lynna and Larry Myer of Lancaster, Kansas, Troy and Rebecca Landers, and Jeff and Julie Daly, all of Fort Scott; a step-daughter-in-law, Jackie Hereford; a grandchild, Josh Fischer of Wichita, Kansas; nine step-grandchildren, Dalton Landers, Jake and Cindy Hereford, Emma Daly, all of Fort Scott, Noah Daly of Pittsburg, Kansas, Jacob and Baylee Graham of Pleasanton, Kansas, Hunter Landers, Hayden Landers, both of Lansing, Kansas, Ashton and Kierstin DeNoon of Olathe, Kansas, and Lisa and Shawn Rice of Kansas City, Missouri; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, all of his brothers and sisters, a stepson, Danny Hereford, and his first wife, Georgia.

Following cremation, the family will hold private services at a later date under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.