Stories from Monday, June 26, 2023

Lavera M. Wood, age 72, of Spring Hill, Kan., passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Olathe Medical Center. She was born the daughter of Leroy and Hazel Fern (Leonard) Wills on April 19, 1951 at Fort Scott, Kan. Lavera obtained an associate’s degree and was an office manager for the State of Kansas employment services. ...

Denver Lee Reagan, Jr., 45, of Blue Mound, Kan., died Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from a vehicle accident. Denver was born May 29, 1978 in Iola, Kan., to Denver Lee Sr. and Lori Jean (Marker) Reagan. Denver loved being outdoors, especially the time he spent logging with his father and brother. ...

Wallace Reed Hook, 90, of Linn Valley, Kan., passed away on June 13, 2023, in Overland Park, Kan. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Fort Scott National Cemetery, 900 E. National Ave., Fort Scott, KS, 66701. (Procession will line up at the front gate at 10:45 a.m.) ...