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William Jackie Simons, Jr., age 73, died peacefully at home in Mound City, Kan., on July 22, 2021. A drop-in celebration of life and visitation will be held Monday, July 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Schneider Funeral Home in Mound City, Kan. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Concern in Mound City, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

John Franklin Miller Jr., 51, lost his battle to cancer on July 15, 2021 while surrounded by his family. Little John was born August 29, 1969, to John Franklin Miller Sr. and Elizabeth Miller. He is survived by his brother Quinton Miller and wife Tanisha of Garnett, Kan.; sister Wendy Miller, Pittsburg, Kan.; his sons John Miller III and Meaygen McClintock of Iola, Kan., Lance Miller and wife Ashley of Kincaid, Kan., and Steven Miller of Kincaid, Kan.; his grandchildren Cayden Miller, Tripp Miller, Aaliyah Vasquez, Jasmine Miller, Atlas Miller and Hannah Boeck; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.. ...

Shirley Jean Hutchins, 90, of Scammon, Kan., passed away at her home Monday afternoon, July 19, 2021. She was born in Uniontown, Kan., the daughter of Edmond Riley and Deloris Joan (McGuire) Brown. She married James Keith Hutchins on Oct. 9, 1948, in Mound City, Kan. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2002...

A piece of Historic Downtown Fort Scott will fall to the ground in the near future. Fort Scott City Commissioners have agreed if the forces of Mother Nature and gravity doesn’t do the job first, the Eagle Block building will be taken down by the hands of man and machine...

Shirley Jean Hutchins, 90, of Scammon, Kan., passed away at her home Monday afternoon, July 19, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Rogers Lester Clark, 81, passed away on July 17, 2021. He was born on November 6, 1940 to Rogers Holland Clark and Helen (Hensley) Clark in Fort Scott, Kan. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brothers; Donald and Mark Clark, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Private family services will be held...

Joseph Robert Decker “Pecker,” age 67, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, July 16, 2021. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery, Foster, Mo. ...

Timothy T. Tucker, age 73, Linn Valley, Kan., passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 23, 2021 Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel. Contributions are suggested to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Fund, in care of Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 304, La Cygne, KS 66040...

Lois Maxine Williams, age 90, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Fort Scott. Burial will be in the Clarksburg Cemetery. ...

Kimberley Evelyn (Crutcher) Hart was born Feb. 8, 1958, and was 63 years old when she passed on July 14. Her visitation will be at Greenlawn Funeral Home North in Springfield, Mo., on July 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Her service will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 21 at Greenlawn North with burial to follow at Wade Cemetery in Republic, Mo...