Garold (Gary) Billionis, 77, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2023.  Gary was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on June 25, 1946.

Gary graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1964 and served proudly in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972.  Gary attended Pittsburg State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in education in 1973 and a master’s degree in 1977.

Gary Billionis was a lifelong educator and coach.  He taught in Coffeyville, Altamont, and Parsons, before moving to Fort Scott to teach middle school physical education.  Gary coached many sports, including high school football and track.  Gary was the Director of Student Activities and Intramurals for ten years.

During his 30-year career, Gary served on many committees relating to middle school education and athletics. In 1994, Gary was named a Kansas Master Teacher by Emporia State University. He also served as the Chairman of the National Intramural Sports Council, Director of Program Development for the National Middle School Activities Association, and received the Champion for Children Award, the Dale E. Hammons Outstanding Teacher Award, and the Kansas Association of Middle Level Education Oasis Award, along with several other honors.

Gary was a member of Community Christian Church.

Following his retirement from education, Gary was elected to the Fort Scott City Commission in 2003 and served as the mayor of Fort Scott from 2004 to 2007.  He was first elected to the USD 234 Board of Education in 2013 and served in that capacity until the time of his death.

Gary is survived by his wife of 40 years, Connie.  He is also survived by two sons, Matthew Simpson and wife Spring, Nicholas Billionis, and daughter-in-law, Michelle Billionis.  In addition, Gary is survived by two brothers, Mike Billionis and wife Vicki, and Rick Billionis and wife Val.  Gary leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, Marin, Grace, and Amelia Billionis, and Tarin and Kinley Simpson.  He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Thomas; parents, Robert and Waynith Billionis and by Connie’s parents, Wayne and Bonnie Meek.

Funeral services are planned for Saturday, August 26, at 10:00 a.m. at Community Christian Church, 1919 Horton, in Fort Scott under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kansas, immediately following the funeral service.

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

Richard Wayne “Ricky” Peoples, Jr., age 36, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kanss, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home.  He was born March 24, 1987, in Ft. Scott, the son of Richard Wayne Peoples Sr. and Cynthia Jean Page Peoples.  Ricky graduated from the Ft. Scott High School.  Throughout his life, Ricky worked at a variety of odd jobs including lawn care.  He enjoyed going to stockcar races and tractor pulls.  Many memories were made traveling throughout the country with his family.

Ricky will be lovingly remembered by his many family members and friends.  He was preceded in death by his mother.

Following cremation, a private burial will take place at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery.

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.

Lawrence “Randy” Burns, Jr., 58, resident of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 17, 2023. He was born September 26, 1964, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Lawrence Randall Burns, Sr. and Judith Ann (Norris) Burns.

Randy lived his life to the fullest. He loved going to concerts, fishing, and boating, He loved the Kansas City Chiefs, exploring new places, spending time with his family, and so much more. He was always so full of energy and life. He was a very strong and good-hearted man. Randy will be truly missed.

Randy is survived by his daughter, Brittany Burns; a sister, Becky Ryder, of Kansas City, Kansas; a brother, Danny Burns, of Olathe, Kansas; three grandchildren, Aleson Hill, Ajaxx Hill, Rilee Warner, and one more on the way, Gatlin Warner. He is also survived by four nephews, one niece, and three great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his life-partner, Carol “Tina” Burns.

Following cremation, the family will hold a Celebration of Life, for family and close friends at 12:00 noon at Gunn Park Friday, August 26, 2023.

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

Cadillac McNack was born on February, 19, 1952 to Mary Delores Lindsay (Willard) and Wallace McNack, Jr. in Kansas City, MO.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wallace McNack, Jr., mother, Mary Delores Lindsay (Willard); grandfather, Henry Lindsey, grandmother Adell Johnson; aunts, Ella Mae Lindsey (Grant) and Bernice Powell; uncles, Chester and Charles Hall. Her favorite cousins, Wanda Grant, Barbara Jo and Mike Johnson.

Cadillac was educated in the public school of Fort Scott, KS. and later attended Fort Scott Community College. She maintained employment at Key Industries Inc., after the sewing department closed she worked at the Best Western Motel.

Cadillac enjoyed her life to the fullest and was always thinking of others. She loved reading books, court TV, playing solitary and spending to with family and friends.

Cadillac leaves behind to cherish her memory her son’s Anthony and Timitri McNack (Sherry), daughter, MaWaca McNack; brothers, Wallace McNack, Marion and James Willard (Liz); grandchildren, Breonna Martinez, Jelecca McNack, Terez McNack, Damya Bagley, KyAira and Kamorra Crockett, Amitria, Tianta and Shataya McNack; great-grandchildren, Mykeyana Ackles, Messiah and Izmyel, Bryant, Tresen and Tarez Jr. McNack; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, August 25, 2023 at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.

The family will receive friends for 12:00 P.M. until service time at the chapel.

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