Stories from Monday, May 8, 2017

Leon Hester, age 64, Hume, Mo., passed away on Monday May 8, 2017 at his home. He was born on Jan. 26, 1953 at Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Herbert and Ellen Cummins Hester. He graduated from Pleasanton High School and Fort Scott Community College. Leon was an entrepreneur. ...

Frances G. Hall, age 79, passed from this life on Saturday, May 6, 2017. She was born November 30, 1937, to George and Mary (Hubbard) Wingate in Leeton, MO. She graduated from McClouth High School. Growing up, Frances was an accomplished horse woman. ...