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Kenneth Ray “Kenny” Holt (Obituary ~ 11/08/19)
Kenneth Ray “Kenny” Holt, age 67, Uniontown, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 11, 1952 in Pensacola, Fla., the son of Kent and Marilyn Hartman Holt. Kenny graduated from Uniontown High School in the Class of 1970. ... -
Sharon “Sharry” Ann (Martin) Rains (Obituary ~ 11/08/19)
Sharon “Sharry” Ann (Martin) Rains, 72, of Fort Scott, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday morning, Nov. 7, 2019. She was born on July 29, 1947 in Cherokee, Okla., to Loren Ralph and Anna Hayes Martin. Sharry moved to a farm outside of Fort Scott in 1960 and graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1965. ... -
Willis “Hugh” Irvin DVM (Obituary ~ 11/08/19)
Willis “Hugh” Irvin, 99, of Fort Scott, formerly of Rogers, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at his home in Presbyterian Village. He was born in Siloam Springs, Ark., Feb. 10, 1920, the son of Herbert and Hope (Swayze) Irvin. On June 19, 1945, Hugh married Mary Agnes Barrett in San Francisco, Calif., where they had met on a blind date... -
James Richard Norman (Obituary ~ 11/08/19)
James Richard Norman, 66, formerly of Fort Scott, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at his home in Winfield, Kan. He was born Oct. 27, 1952 in Fort Scott, the son of Freeman and Inez (Kynard) Norman. James was a graduate of Fort Scott High School with the class of 1971. ... -
Graham reflects on 2019 season
(High School Sports ~ 11/08/19)
Bo Graham’s first year at the helm of the Fort Scott High School Tiger football team was one that ended with a 1-8 record for the team, but also one that came with many learning experiences. The Tigers saw their season come to an end Friday with a 28-7 loss to the Chanute Blue Comets, the SEK champions, in the first round of the Class 4A State Football playoff. Despite the team’s final record, Graham said he is proud of the work ethic displayed by his staff and players throughout the season...