Stories from Friday, September 10, 2021

Leota Vondell Burris, age 85, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. A 1 p.m. graveside service will be held at the Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, Mo. Contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Gayla Dawn Reinkens, age 65, passed away on Sept. 7 unexpectedly at KU Medical Center. Gayla was born on May 10, 1956 in Fort Scott, Kan. She traveled and lived in many different states, and had resided in Girard, Kan., at the time of her death. Gayla is survived by her mom, Betty J. Simpson; one son, Samuel Neil Reinkens of the home; two daughters, Jenise Reinkens, and Rachel Pearson; son-in-law Arthur Pearson Sr. Also surviving are six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren...

The Bourbon County Republican Central Committee has appointed Ashely Shelton, currently an employee in the county clerk’s office, as the new Bourbon County clerk. Shelton was chosen to replace current county clerk Kendell Mason during a meeting of the committee Thursday night at the Empress Event Center. Mason sent a letter of resignation to the governor’s office on Aug. 13. Monday is Mason’s last day in the position...

On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 2001 terrorist attacks, the Tribune captured some thoughts and memories of that day that forever changed America. See Saturday's print or online edition for complete story.

Fort Scott High School’s cross country squads opened their seasons at the 16th annual Jerry Howarter Invitational Sept. 3 in Anderson County. The Tiger varsity boys finished third with 72 points, a total time of 1:39:51.94 and average time of 19:58.39. The varsity girls placed sixth with 120 points, a total time of 2:11:09.46 and average time of 26:13.90...

BUTLER, MO. - Despite a valiant effort, the Fort Scott High School Tiger football team saw its hopes for its first win of the season crash in the fourth quarter, ultimately falling 31-22 to the Butler Bears Friday night. Tiger quarterback Cal Cosen’s pass was picked off with less than 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter, ending the Tigers’ drive and shot to get back in the ball game...

Fort Scott High School’s varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams notched sweeps over Nevada, Mo., and Anderson County Tuesday night in the FSHS gym. The varsity Lady Tigers defeated Anderson County 25-19 and 25-22. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story...