It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Merle R. Mayfield of Fort Scott, Kansas, who passed away on March 24, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Wayne Mayfield and Leona Mayfield (Bean); and his brother Gary Mayfield. He is survived by : his former life partners, Betty L. Jack and Judy Shankle; his sons, Jason "Jay" Mayfield (Jonna) of Pensacola and Joel Mayfield (Nicki) of Nevada, Missouri; his sister Janice Mayfield of Fort Scott; his sister-in-law Diane Mayfield; his grandchildren, Trey Mayfield (Karen), Trenton Mayfield (Kasie) and Bethany Mayfield; and his stepgrandchildren, John Varner (Kathryn), Matthew Varner (Paige), Lauren Meyers (Ben), Kris Varner (Katie), Samuel Varner, Morgan Trujillo (Jeff) and Myla Manly.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Scott Police Department 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.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home