Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel

07/24/2025

Barbara Jean Dawson Swearingen, a cherished soul known for her friendly demeanor, generous spirit, and passionate love for horses, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in her hometown of Fort Scott, Kansas. Born on December 10, 1944, also in Fort Scott, Barbara's life was a testament to her endu...

07/24/2025

John Sackett, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, July 22nd at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. John was born in Fort Scott, Kansas to William (Jim) and Mary Sackett (Monroe).

John enlisted in the Army in 1977. When he stepped onto the bus to travel to Fort Polk, Louis...

07/23/2025

07/22/2025

Hazel Marie Gulliford, age 99, a resident of Nevada, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Moore Few Care Center in Nevada. She was born on January 11, 1926, in Garland, Kansas, the daughter of Charley and Viva (Clyburn) Bley. She attended school in Bronaugh, Missouri and after graduat...

07/19/2025

It’s so important to ask ourselves, “what have I learned from this catastrophic event that happened to me?" Also, "what lesson did it teach me?” And, “How has it made my life better?” If nothing comes up, keep looking; often the hardest experiences teach us the most powerful and transformational lessons.

07/19/2025

Clifton Carl Marsh, age 81, resident of Fort Scott, KS passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada, Missouri. Born on October 6, 1943, in Hermitage, Missouri, to Clifton and Ida Mae (Thompson) Marsh, Carl's life was a combination of love, laughter, and the great...

07/17/2025

Dr. Charles “Stewart” Reeves, age 88, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Balfour Central Park in Denver, Colorado.

Stewart was born in Louisburg, Kansas to Charles Hunter Reeves and Alta Mae (Ring) Reeves. After graduating from Louisburg High School, Stewart joined the United States Nav...

07/17/2025

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07/16/2025

Palmer Don May, known affectionately to all as Palmer, embarked on his final adventure on July 9th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love for classic cars, and the safest deer in Missouri. Born in the quaint town of Pottersville, MO, on February 21st, 1947, Palmer's journey through life wa...

07/14/2025

Jeanette Schweikert, age 86, a lifelong resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, at her home. She was born January 21, 1939, the daughter of Alvin Gray and Bertha Graves Gray. Jeanette married Robert Schweikert, on July 13, 1958, in Ft. Scott. Jeanette was a proud grad...