Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel

12/24/2025

Christmas Eve is a time for quiet reflection. We hold close the memories of those we love and keep in our hearts those we miss. Wishing our community peace and comfort this Christmas Eve.

12/23/2025

Brian Karl Housman, age 67, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott. He was born December 28, 1957, in Westwood, New Jersey, the son of Russell and Dorthy Housman. Brian used to work landscaping with his friend, Frank Lopez at a busines...

12/23/2025

Sammy Elaine Winship, a cherished member of the Fort Scott community, who passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on December 22, 2025, in Fort Scott, Kansas. Born on February 4, 1939, Sammy was a beacon of selflessness and kindness throughout her years. She attended Fort Scott High School, where sh...

12/22/2025

Darlena G. Durossette, age 76, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. She was born January 13, 1949, in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of J. B. McBeath and Donna Harboldt McBeath. Darlena was raised by her mother and stepf...

12/22/2025

"Guilt is perhaps the most painful companion to death." - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross is a world renowned expert on the 5 Stages of Grief. You can find The Tunnel and the Light and learn more about her here: https://bit.ly/3r0UQI3

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

Planting a tree that will be enjoyed by generations is just one way to uniquely celebrate a life lived. Contact us to learn about more personalized celebrations and services.

12/14/2025

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."
- Claude Campbell

12/12/2025

Those who have lost someone they love know the true meaning of courage.

12/11/2025

Cindy Marie Vann-Green, age 68, resident of Fort Scott, KS, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Watson Memorial COGIC, 2215 Appleton, Parsons, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at...