Stories from Friday, October 4, 2024

Billy J. Graham, age 92, a lifelong resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. He was born Nov. 8, 1931, in Fort Scott, the son of Louis Graham and Helen Briggs Graham. Billy graduated from the Fort Scott High School with the Class of 1950. ...

Gerald L. “Jerry” Mildfelt, age 92, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1931, in Perry, Okla., the son of Joe Mildfelt and Catherine Endres Mildfelt. Jerry faithfully served his country with the United States Army from 1952-54. ...

Gary Keith Wise, age 87, resident of Nevada, Mo., died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada, Mo. He was born Sept. 7, 1937, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Alvin Elmer Wise and Audrey C. O’Dell Wise. Gary graduated from FSHS. ...

Jaqueline Delores Gunsaullus, age 87, a resident of Chanute, Kan., passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. There was cremation. Private burial will take place later in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kan. Donations, gifts and memorials are suggested to the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility in Iola, Kan., and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com...

Janice Jackson, age 71, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. Private burial will take place at the Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Scott. Arrangements were under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS...

John Dale Wort, age 82, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed peacefully on Aug. 19, 2024. Graveside services for John will be held Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at 11 a.m. John will be receiving military honors and burial at the Fort Scott National Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com...

USD 234 staff and students were able to avert disaster during an incident in which a bus caught fire north of Fort Scott Thursday afternoon. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.

Bourbon County Commissioners on Friday morning took action to address concerns with equipment needed to finalize plans to bring health care to the county. During a special meeting, Commissioners Jim Harris and Brandon Whisenhunt took action following a 5-minute executive session to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships, and Harris answered citizen questions. Commissioner Clifton Beth was not present...

It came down to the wire, but ultimately, the Fort Scott Tigers fell a little short in their matchup with the Labette County High School Grizzlies (2-3) Friday night at Frary Field. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.