Stories from Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Tammy Leighann Owen, 55, formerly of Fort Scott, and most recently of Grandview, Mo., passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Alton, Mo. She was born Jan. 29, 1966, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Garry Ray and Linda Kay (Turner) Warren. Tammy is survived by her mother, Linda Kay McCann, of Fort Scott; her sons, Shane Michael Willey of Huntsville, Ala., and Christopher Jordan Willey, of Kansas City, Mo.; her significant other Phil O’Reilly, of Grandview, Mo., and three grandchildren. ...

David Newcomb, 72, passed away on March 31, 2021. He was born on Nov. 11, 1948, to John and Pauline (Greer) Newcomb. Following graduation from Fort Scott (Kan.) High School in 1966, David attended Fort Scott Community College and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1968. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. David moved to Kansas City in 1977, began working for Arvey Paper Company, and was transferred to their Cincinnati, Ohio location. He lived in Cincinnati until his death...

Ellen Y. Brenner, age 70, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Monday, August 2, 2021. A gathering to celebrate the life of Ellen Brenner will be announced at a later date. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

USD 234 officials plan to keep the district mill levy flat for 2021-22, but will need to hold a hearing to exceed the revenue neutral rate as outlined by new state legislation concerning property tax revenue. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

On Tuesday, Fort Scott city commissioners heard a report on the demolition of the Eagle Block building and agreed to obtain quotes for preserving and sealing he adjoining building walls. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

Fort Scott City Manager Jeremy Frazier submitted his resignation Monday, six months after taking the job. Following two executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel to protect their privacy, the city commission voted 4-1 to accept Frazier’s resignation...

Amy Jo Wiggans, age 65, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Rev. Floyd Minor and Rev. Randy Query will conduct funeral services at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Clarksburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 Friday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. ...