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.

Beverly Jean Brind age 78, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, at her home. She was born May 2, 1943, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of John Eugene Hurd and Flossie Eva Hall Hurd.

In earlier years, Beverly had worked at Mid-Western Distribution, Extrusions and Peerless.

She married Ed Brind on June 14, 1980. Following their marriage, they made their home for a short time in Ohio and later in Springfield, Missouri. While in Springfield, Beverly was employed as a secretary for a lumber yard.

Following Ed’s death on August, 17, 1997, Beverly returned to Ft. Scott where she was employed for a few years at Sekan Printing. She enjoyed fishing and dancing and in her younger years, water skiing. She loved working in her yard and tending her flowers, taking the occasional trip to the casino and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Sherri Johnson, of Ft. Scott, Steve Johnson, of Salina, Kansas, Twila Russell, of Joplin, Missouri and Kelly Black also of Ft. Scott; a step-son, Eric Brind, of Springfield, Missouri and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren

. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph Johnson, three brothers, Harold “Dutch” Hurd, Johnny Hurd and Willis “Doc” Hurd and a sister, Marilyn Fowler.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, August 19th at the Centerville Cemetery near Devon, Kansas.

Family and friends may meet at the Cheney Witt Chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery on Thursday at 10:15 A.M.

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.

Lavina Mae Giddens, age 91, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Friday, August 13, 2021, at Girard Medical Center, Girard, KS. She was born December 17, 1929, in Hume, MO, the daughter of Joseph and Mabel Castlebury Standeford. She graduated from Ft. Scott High School. Lavina married Clinton Giddens March 7, 1950, in Eureka Springs, AR.

After many years as a housewife and mother Lavina started her second career as a file clerk with Western Insurance in Ft. Scott. She retired 19 years later as an underwriter. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, quilting, and gardening as well as the daily crossword puzzle. 

Survivors include her children, April Giddens of Prairie Village KS, Randy Giddens and wife Teresa of Ft. Scott, KS and Peggy Farmer and husband Mark of Littleton, CO: five grandchildren, Michelle Call of Hutchinson, KS, Mandy Giddens of Pittsburg, KS, Laramie Giddens of Ft. Scott, KS, Morgan Farmer of Ogden, UT, and Natalie Farmer of Littleton CO; 6 great-grandchildren, Kenton Piatt Pittsburg, KS, Devin Madison, Pittsburg, KS, Eian, Jennica and Chase Call all of Nickerson, KS, and Langdon Giddens of Ft. Scott, KS; one great-great grandchild Garyk Piatt of Springfield, MO.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Giddens, eldest son, Michael Giddens, father, Joseph Standeford, and mother, Mabel Ricketts.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, August 20^th, in the U. S. National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, KS. Lavina died of COVID-19.

To guard others from losing a loved one this way, and as a show of respect for Lavina, the family is asking that everyone attending her service wear a mask. 

Memorials are suggested to Meals on Wheels and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.