Stories from Tuesday, December 26, 2023

The Fort Scott City Commissioners wrapped up some business during their regular meeting on Dec. 19. The idea of having a soapbox derby during Good Ol’ Days was met with some opposition when city commissioners were asked to act on the request during their regular meeting Dec. 19...

Barbara Lee Burch Wade, age 95, Overland Park, Kan., formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Visitation will be held from noon to service time. ...

Anita Lavon Lightwine, age 84, resident of Moundville, Mo., died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Nevada, Mo. She was born Dec. 4, 1939, in Deerfield, Mo., the daughter of Gaylord Franklin Pettibon and Erma Roberts Pettibon. She lived and raised her family in various locations with her husband Howard’s Naval career. ...

Freddie Ray “Fred” Miller, age 66, Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. He was born in Garnett, Kan., on April 12, 1957 the son of Don Miller and Harrietta Dunlap Miller. He graduated from Jayhawk-Linn High School. Fred was united in marriage to Debra Smith on June 25, 1977. ...