Stories from Thursday, October 5, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Butcher Schnichels, peacefully passed into the loving arms of Christ our Lord with her family by her side on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. She was born to Ruth Smart Butcher and John William Butcher on April 23, 1953, in Coffeyville, Kan. She enjoyed family, friends, and fun! Her proudest moments were with family,...

Rex Alan Hixon, age 64, passed away on Sept. 28, 2017, in Gainsville, Fla. Rex was living in Clermont, Fla. He was born in Fort Scott, Kan., Nov. 30, 1952, to Lyle and Maryetta (Tanner) Hixon of Redfield, Kan. He attended Redfield grade school, graduated from Fort Scott High School and Fort Scott Community College and attended Pittsburg State University. He was united in marriage to Roxanne Rushing May 26, 1972. They had two sons together, Tracey Alan and Anthony Jason...