Lloyd Eugene Wiley, 89, a Fort Scott, Kansas resident, passed away, at his home, Saturday morning, November 25, 2023.  He was born on April 30, 1934, the son of Fred Funston Wiley and Opal Virginia (Duncan) Wiley in Fort Scott, Kansas. He married Norma ‘Jean’ Mudd on May 17, 1953; she preceded him in death on April 27, 2020.

 

Lloyd was a life-long resident of Bourbon County. He graduated from Fort Scott High School, and worked as a farmer, farming his own land, and as a carpenter. He owned his own construction company, Wiley Construction, for many years specializing in custom homes and remodels.

 

An active community member, Lloyd volunteered with many organizations. He was a long-time member of the Bourbon County Fair Board. Lloyd was inducted into the Kansans Fairs & Festivals Association’s Hall of Fame in 2006. He was also extremely active with the Tri-State Draft Horse Pullers. A favorite pastime was to load up his draft horses and head to pulling matches all over the country, having competed in places such as the National Western Stock Show in Denver and the Tulsa, Oklahoma State Fair. When at home he spent many, many days pulling wagons with grade-school kids, nursing home residents, and Santas in the Fort Scott Christmas parades; you name it Lloyd was present in the community.

 

Known as a husband, dad, father-in-law, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, and friend to many, Lloyd will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Those he left behind are comforted, knowing that he is in a better place with his loved ones who passed before him, including Jean and Lyn. Knowing Lloyd, he probably went and picked up his Jean, and they are headed to a pulling match in heaven right now.

 

Survivors include his son Pete Wiley, of Fort Scott; daughter-in-law, Cindy Wiley, of St. Francis, Kansas; two sisters-in-law, Marie Wiley and Pat Price, both of Fort Scott; three grandchildren, Dustin Wiley and his wife Randi of Okemah, Oklahoma, Darin Wiley and his wife Taylor of Snook, Texas, and Cheyenne Von Krosigk and her husband Randell of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; great-grandson, Weston Lyn Wiley of Okemah, Oklahoma; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his wife, Jean, Lloyd was also preceded in death by his eldest son, Lyn; daughter-in-law, Jeanie; his parents; three brothers, Don Wiley, Dale Wiley, and Larry Wiley; and his sister, Dorothy Hoffman.

 

Chuck Harris will conduct funeral services at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home in Fort Scott, with burial following at the Memory Gardens of Bourbon County Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, November 28, 2023, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bourbon County Fair Board, 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.

 

Robert Warren Webster, age 87, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas passed away Friday, November 24, 2023.  He was born January 7, 1936, in Butler, Missouri, the son of Burley Webster and Vonda Murphy Webster.  At the time, the family was living in Metz, Missouri.  Bob started the first grade at the age of five.  When he was in third grade, the family moved to Nevada, Missouri where Robert graduated from high school at the age of seventeen.

He then joined the U. S. Marine Corps and after boot camp at Camp Pendleton California, he served for a time in Korea and later returned to Camp Pendleton for the remainder of his enlistment.  While in the service, he was awarded the National Defense Ribbon, the Korean Service Ribbon and the Expert Rifleman Medal.  After returning home, he met and married Jacqueline Ann Reagan of Ft. Scott, Kansas on June 29, 1957.  She was the daughter of John and Mary Reagan.  At this time, he joined the Catholic Church in Ft. Scott.

After several jobs, Bob then managed the Gibson Discount Store in Ft. Scott and later he worked for the U-234 school system for twenty-one years before he retired.  Bob and Jackie presently live at 224 S. Little Street in Ft. Scott where they have lived for the past fifty-six years.

 

Survivors include his wife, Jackie, of the home and five children, Barbara Cassidy (Kent) of Ft. Scott, Mary “Ginger” Gregory of Pittsburg, Kansas, Nancy Peterman Webster of Nevada, Missouri, Elizabeth Ulrich (Brek) of Iola, Kansas and Matthew Webster (Chrissa) of Towanda, Kansas.  Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Merle Webster.

 

Father Yancey Burgess will conduct Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, November 29^th at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church (Kennedy Gym.)

Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.

The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel with visitation following from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Mary’s Building 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.

Paul Philip Constans, age 75, a resident of Ft. Scott, KS, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.  Born in Portland, OR May 15,1948 to Robert and Virginia Constans, Paul was the middle of three boys. Their Dad worked for the government, so they lived in several different cities across the country growing up. He graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder and got his MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona. Upon graduation, Paul worked at Marion Laboratories in Pharmaceutical Sales and as Product Manager. He loved his work there and had the opportunity to travel to many different countries throughout the world during his time there. Following his retirement from Marion, he enjoyed delivering parts for O’Reilly Auto Parts.

He married Pam Walker on January 10, 1986, in Shawnee, KS.

Paul loved watching football, and he especially loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed.

 

Survivors include his wife Pam Constans, four children, Megan Daly (Joe) of Cedar Park, TX, Jodi Davis (Robert) of Devon, KS, Carre Constans (Donald) of Houston, TX, and Mandy Hall (Cliff) of Bronson, KS; 14 grand kids and 9 great grand kids. Also surviving are two brothers, Steve Constans (Linda) of Longview, WA, and Matt Constans (Coral) of Washougal, WA.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Funeral Services for Paul Constans will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 27^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.

Private burial will take place later in the Bronson Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

 

Paul Philip Constans, age 75, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home.  Funeral Services for Paul Constans will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 27^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.  Private burial will take place later in the Bronson Cemetery.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

 

Josie Kay Motley “JoJo” entered the world in Pittsburg, Kansas on Dec 30^th, 2020. She was raised on a small cattle ranch in Redfield Kansas. On November 20^th, 2023, JoJo ran into the arms of Our Loving Savior at the age of 2 at Childrens Mercy in Kansas City, Missouri. \

Josie lived in Redfield with her parents, Levi and Aubri Motley, siblings Piper and Dusty, and Papa Tom. JoJo was a very energetic and loving child. She loved to steal Memaws coffee, do anything she possibly could with Papa Tom, ride their pony Chunky Monkey and play with her big yellow goat. She loved going to church and participating in Sunday School. She was driven and determined. She was a big kid and could do anything that anyone else was doing and there was no telling her any different. Josie had a bright personality. People were drawn to JoJo due to her contagious laugh and smile.

 

Josie is preceded in death by her great grandparents, Sarah and Frank Kottwitz, Rollin Motley, Debbie Walters, and Max Potter, and her grandfather Dennis Brown.

JoJo is survived by her parents Levi and Aubri Motley, siblings Piper and Dusty Motley, Grandparents “Papa” Tom Motley, “Memaw” Joyce Brown, “Poppy” Lawrence Potter and “Grandma” Dennise and “Grandpa” Scott Peck, Great Grandparents “Grandpa” Roy Walters, “Nana” Kay Potter, and “Grandma” Wanda Mifflin, Aunts, “Aunt LaLa” Laurie Motley, Kendra (Howie) Butler, Jessica Motley, Autumn Potter, and Angela (Will) Crawford, Uncles Austin Potter, Enos Gingerich, and Nick Brown, many great aunts and uncles, cousins, extended families, and friends.

 

Pastor Kenny Moulder will conduct funeral services at 1:00 PM Friday, November 24^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, Fort Scott, KS.

Burial will follow in the Woods Cemetery, Redfield, KS.

The family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 Noon until service time at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to either Ronald McDonald Charities or Childrens Mercy PICU and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Paul Everett Tinsley, age 84, resident of Bronson, KS, died Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Moran Manor Nursing Home, Moran, KS.  He was born April 6, 1939, 6 miles southeast of Blue Mound, KS, on the family farm, the son of Everett “Ebb” and Edith Marie Stewart Tinsley.

He graduated from Moran high school.  Paul married Beth Ann Glasgow on May 25, 1959, in Lone Elm, KS.  She preceded him in death on October 14, 2020.

Paul worked his entire career for the Local Union #101 Pipe Liner’s Union Kansas City.  He enjoyed raising coon dogs and hunting.  He was a lifetime member of the Treeing Walker Breeders and Fanciers Association of the U.S. and Canada, as well as the NRA.  Paul was also a member of the Mirza Shrine and Masonic Lodge as well as the Xenia Baptist Church.

 

Survivors include three children, Paula Ann Vincent, Everette Allen Tinsley, and James Bradford Tinsley; four grandchildren, David Paul Vincent, Deianeira Vincent, Danee’ Vincent, and Alex Lee Lukenbill; a brother, Kenneth Tinsley, and wife Donnell; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Johnson, and his parents.

 

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 10:30 AM Monday, November 27^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Bronson Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until service time Monday at the funeral home.

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

Jessie Mae Neville, age 91, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2023.  She was born December 24, 1931, to Carl Ausemus and Emma Armstrong Ausemus, the youngest of the eleven Ausemus children.  She was born on the homeplace between Hiattville and Hepler.  After her father’s unexpected death, the family moved to Hepler where she finished High School and then moved to Girard.  Her first job was at Zettle’s Bakery in Girard.

Jessie Mae married Merle E. Neville on September 24, 1950, in Girard.  While living in Girard, they owned and operated a service station and rental cabins.  To their union four children were born, Gerald, Larry, Julie and David.  Jessie Mae later worked at Key Work Clothes in Ft. Scott from 1962 to 2000.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, gardening and cooking.  She was a great encouragement to her family; you could always count on Mom.

 

Survivors include three children, Gerald W. Neville of Wichita, Kansas, Julie Ledford (Brian) of Neosho, Missouri and David Neville (Doretta) of Ft. Scott.  Also surviving is a daughter-in-law, Linda Neville of Nixa, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Darcy Sinn (Doug), Chelle Lear (C.J.), Levi Neville (Joey), Jeremy Neville (Megan), Joseph Neville, Jordan Neville, Kimberly Large, Sarah Bussey and Joshua Dillahay (Megan) and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Merle and her son, Larry, as well as ten brothers and sisters, Bertha Stone, Helen Dumm, James Ausemus, Earl Ausemus, Kenneth Ausemus, Chet Ausemus, Lavon Fosberg, Elsie Montee, Lucille McDaniel, and Leeroy “Bub” Ausemus.

 

Pastor Mark Ledford will conduct funeral services at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 25^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Turkey Creek Cemetery north of Uniontown, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to Paws & Claws Animal Shelter 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.

Carolyn Sue Morrison, age 80, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Medicalodge of Fort Scott.  She was born February 18, 1943, in Moran, KS, the daughter of Clyde and Dorothy Darlene Hunsaker Stewart.  Carolyn was a very happy person.  She was a wonderful cook, her specialty being fried chicken.  Carolyn loved spending time with her family.  She will be greatly missed.

 

Survivors include 2 brothers, Melvin, and Frank Stewart; 4 sisters, Anna Reagan, Coleen Barker, Vicki Rhodes, and Denise Adams; a granddaughter, Sheila Weber; a great grandson, Josef Weber; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbra Weber; son in law Gene Weber; 2 sisters, Avis, and Clydean Stewart; and her parents.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 20^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Blue Mound, KS.  Memorials are suggested to the Carolyn Morrison Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Leland Eugene “John” Bolden, age 79, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at his home.  He was born December 2, 1943, in Ft. Scott, the son of Arthur Shrakes and Violet Bolden.

Following high school, John enlisted in the United States Army.  The Army became a career for John and he served for twenty years.

John married Barbara Ann Audilet on November 29, 1966, at Lowell, Arizona.

After retirement from the military, John and his family moved to Arizona where John began his second career as a copper miner.  He worked as an equipment operator in the copper mines for another twenty years.  John retired from mining in 2003.  He and Barbara lived for a short time in Iowa before relocating to Ft. Scott, Kansas partly because Ft. Scott had better fishing.  In addition to fishing, John also enjoyed hunting and working on vehicles as long as they weren’t Chevys.

 

Survivors include two daughters, Laura Barenthin of Ft. Scott and Barbara Ann Spinazzola (Tony) of Mesa, Arizona; six grandchildren, Craig Bolden, Jasmine Tomasi (Ethan), Lillian Barenthin, Alex Bolden, Sierra Spinazzola and Caitlyn Spinazzola and four great-grandchildren, Tessa Goddard, Auryana Bolden, Jonathan Bolden and Emilia Barenthin.  Also surviving are three brothers, William “Bill” Fountain of Ft. Scott, Richard Fountain of Joplin, Missouri and Randy Fountain, Manhattan, Kansas and three sisters, Naomi Hull of Groves, Texas and Myrtle Hull and Patty Hathaway, both of Ft. Scott.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara on July 15, 2020.  He was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Thelma Lewis.

 

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 21^st at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Monday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project 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.

Wilma Kay Graham, age 77, a resident of Redfield, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her home in Redfield.  She was born January 23, 1946, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence William Brown and Lois Kathleen “Kay” Wilson Brown.

Wilma married Larry Robert Graham on November 12, 1964, at Nevada, Missouri.

Wilma was an active member of the Redfield Community.  She served several terms on the Redfield City Council and was also a member of the Redfield Ruritan and the Redfield Baseball Association.  She kept busy working and organizing many breakfasts and chili feeds to support these organizations.  She also served as recordkeeper for the cemeteries in the Marmaton Township.

Wilma was a longtime member of the Redfield United Methodist Church.

In her spare time, Wilma enjoyed working outside, spending time with her grandchildren and taking the occasional trip to the casino.

 

Survivors include her children, Tresia Graham of Uniontown, Kansas, Ricky Graham (Angela) and Stephan Graham all of Redfield and Jason Hicks (Nicole) of Ft. Scott, Kansas; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are three brothers, Richard Hill, Charles Hill and Broderick Glessner and two sisters, Diana Sullivan and Shasta Clay.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, on March 30, 2017.  She was also preceded in death by her father, Clarence Brown, who was killed in Okinawa, Japan during the Korean Conflict, her mother, Lois “Kay” Hill, two brothers, Dewey Hill, Jr and Kenneth Brown and a grandson, Rushton “Peanut” Hicks.

 

There was cremation.  A memorial service with burial in the Dayton Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Redfield Ruritan 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.

Deborah Rane Harris Nelson, age 74, born and raised in Fort Scott, Ks, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Olathe, Ks.

She was born on June 26, 1949, the daughter of Ray Hugh Harris and Cleta Mae Graham Harris.

Debbie graduated from Fort Scott High School.

After graduation, she spent her entire career as a dedicated employee of Mercy Hospital until she retired. She started as a Therapy Aide and later worked as a Certified Nurse Aide

She married Anthony Ware Nelson Jr.

Debbie enjoyed watching court shows, and westerns, and attending church at Mount Olive Church of God in Christ.  She read the Bible, prayed, and held many different roles in the church.

Debbie adored elephants which could be seen by her huge ceramic collection.

She also loved spending time with family.

Survivors include her three children, Toni Gibson, and husband Xander, Anthony Nelson the III, and Rosalyn Nichol, and her husband Jacob; and two grandchildren, Ella, and Nyha.  Also surviving are two brothers, Eugene, and Roger Harris; and three sisters, Glenda Harris, Rotena Gray, and Hattie Wright.

Her husband, Anthony, preceded her in death, in March of 1998. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, William Graham, Buford Harris, Donald Drake, Leon Harris, Phyllis Mason, and Linda Vann.

Elder Roger Harris will conduct funeral services at 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 17th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, Ks 66701.

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

Deborah R. Nelson, age 74, former resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, KS.  Funeral services for Deborah Nelson will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main.