Stories from Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Michael L. Hansen, 66, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Friday afternoon, Dec. 24, 2021, at Via Christi Pittsburg. He was born in Wakefield, Neb., on Jan. 19, 1955, the son of Louie M. and Edna M. (Baker) Hansen. He married Karen Roth on July 17, 1982, in Parkston, S.D., and she survives of the home. ...

Melissa Lynn Hays-Mitchell, 48, left our world unexpectedly on Dec. 21, 2021. Melissa was born on July 4, 1973 to James and Jo Ann Hays in Fort Scott, Kan. She graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1991and continued her education at Pittsburg State University, earning her bachelor’s degree in social work...