Stories from Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Bourbon County Commissioners and other county officials on Monday discussed possible solutions to address concerns with the county’s primary software vendor, Computer Information Concepts, or CIC. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

Less than a month after assuring his fellow commissioners he would remain on board until after the election, Fort Scott Commissioner Josh Jones tendered his resignation Tuesday. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story.

Dr. Ralph O. David of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away after a brief illness on June 4, 2023 at the age of 90, with his two daughters by his side. The youngest of three children, Ralph was born in rural Fort Scott, Kan., on Nov. 30, 1932 to Helen Roberts David and Charles David. ...

Robert Alan Lowe, age 84, Prescott, Kan., passed away Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born on Oct. 10, 1938 in Prescott, Kan., the son of Robert E. and Thelma Cheever Lowe. He graduated from Prescott High School. Bobby was united in marriage to Lena Hines on Sept. ...

David Lynn Oneslager, 73 of Eureka, Kan., passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the Eureka Nursing Center. He was born on April 30, 1950 to Ellis Oneslager Sr. and Katherine Oneslager. He loved fishing, camping and the outdoors. He loved racing his truck in the mud runs. He loved spending time with family. He was a loving father and husband; he would do anything for anybody. He was an auto body mechanic in his working days. He married Betty Jo Fillpot Oct. 6, 1988...

Flona Jane “Jani” Palmer, age 68, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kan., passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at her home in Cavalry Crossing. There was cremation and no public services are planned at this time. Arrangements were under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kan. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com...

Glenn M. Post, 103, resident of Redfield, Kan., passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1920, in Redfield, Kan., the son of Marion Melvin Post and Gladys Elizabeth (McHenry) Post. Glenn was a WWII veteran and member of the V.F.W., a 60-year member of the Xenia Masonic Lodge, as well as the Grange...

Mark Kevin Schuler, 66, Mound City, Kan., passed away June 5, 2023, at his beloved Schuler Angus Farm residence. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Mound City Christian Church. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery. ...

Larry Earl Shankles, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at KU Medical Center. He was born Jan. 8, 1947, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Cecil Paul and Helen (Palmer) Shankles. He graduated from Fort Scott Senior High School in 1965. After graduation, he attended the University of Kansas where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in engineering. He was a proud KU Alum and was a member of the Alumni Association...

Leta Ann Poore Welch, 82, of Fort Scott, peacefully passed away on June 3, 2023, to join her Lord and Savior. She was born on Dec. 13, 1940, in Bronson, Kan., to the late Paul and Pearlie Roberts Poore. Leta was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Pearlie Poore, her beloved brothers Howard and Melvin Poore, her nephew Brian Shelton, and the love of her life, Jerry Welch...