Stories from Thursday, January 26, 2017

Claude Russell Adams, 62, of Fort Scott, passed away early Thursday morning, Jan. 26, 2017 at his home. He was born Aug. 1, 1954 in Fort Scott, the son of John Henry and Dorcas Elizabeth (Wilkerson) Adams. Claude grew up in Fort Scott and attended Fort Scott schools.He loved auto races, and he loved people; he never knew a stranger.Claude never had children of his own, but loved his many nieces and nephews as if they were his...

Jack Edward Winter, 54, Richards, Mo., passed away on Jan. 24, 2017 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada, Mo. Jack was born Feb. 4, 1962 in Nevada, the son of Joe Edward and Shirley Irene (Goddard) Winter. Jack grew up in Richards. He attended school in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1980. ...