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Charles Robert (Chuck) Smith
(Obituary ~ 02/21/25)
Charles Robert (Chuck) Smith of Kansas City, Mo., passed away at Research Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 after a brief illness. Charles was born Aug. 8, 1965 to Gerald (Firpo) and Patricia Smith. Chuck grew up in Fort Scott, Kan., and graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1983. ... -
Patricia Margaret “Trish” Scott
(Obituary ~ 02/21/25)
Patricia Margaret “Trish” Scott, age 63, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. There was cremation. Memorial services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. ...
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Penelope Sue Reasoner
(Obituary ~ 02/21/25)
Penelope Sue Reasoner, age 73, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. She was born on Dec. 23, 1951, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Eugene and Grace Berniece Pottorff Coombs. She attended early school years in St. ... -
Carolyn Jean Humphrey Kincaid
(Obituary ~ 02/21/25)
Carolyn Jean Humphrey Kincaid died Jan. 17, 2025 in Montecito, Calif. She was 93. Carolyn was born in Fort Scott, Kan., on July 21, 1931 to Wilbur William Humphrey of Kansas and Bertha Harriet Lapham Humphrey of Clay Center, Kan. Her family moved to Carpinteria, Calif., in 1936. Carolyn graduated from Stanford University in 1953 with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy... -
Thomas F. Karleskint
(Local News ~ 02/21/25)
Thomas F. Karleskint, age 81, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at his home. Funeral services for Tom Karleskint will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kan.
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Danny Lee Hall
(Obituary ~ 02/21/25)
Danny Lee Hall, age 72, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. He was born Nov. 3, 1952, in Fort Scott, the son of Forrest Elvin “Slim” Hall and Betty Jean Wratchford Hall. Danny was disabled since birth, and his life revolved around time spent at home with his mom and dad. ... -
Gayle Diane Farris
(Obituary ~ 02/21/25)
Gayle Diane Farris, a beacon of love and courage, passed away on Feb. 4, 2025, in Greenville, S.C., at the age of 63. Born on Nov. 30, 1961, in Fort Scott, Kan., Gayle’s life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and the joy she brought to those around her... -
Officials say their crews were prepared for latest snow storm
(Local News ~ 02/21/25)
Bourbon County is recovering from a winter storm that brought several inches of snow and frigid temperatures to the area earlier this week. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story. -
Firefighters battle fire in frigid weather
(Local News ~ 02/21/25)
Firefighters with the Fort Scott Fire Department battled frigid conditions this week as they worked to contain a house fire in the 1100 block of Beech Street. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story. -
Thomas F. Karleskint
(Obituary ~ 02/21/25)
Thomas F. Karleskint, age 81, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at his home. Funeral services for Tom Karleskint will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kan.
