Stories from Monday, June 30, 2025

Charles William “Bill” Lewis, 79, of Fort Scott, passed away at Overland Park Regional Hospital early Friday morning, June 27, 2025. Bill was born in unforgettable fashion on Nov. 2, 1945 – on the front steps of Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott. His mother, Marjorie Alice (Singmaster) Lewis, went into labor enroute, and his father, Marvin Singleton Lewis, famously “caught” him just outside the hospital doors. ...

George Scott Koppa, known affectionately to friends and family as Scott, entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2025, at the age of 50. There was cremation. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, July 5 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. ...

Kelly Kehl, age 87, of Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025 at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Blue Mound, Kan. Friends and family will gather 10 a.m. prior to the funeral home at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City Chapel. ...

Kandi Kay Cruse passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 67 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on March 29, 1958, in Colorado Springs, Colo., Kandi’s zest for life and carefree spirit were evident from an early age. She departed this world surrounded by the love of her family and friends...

Joseph Erie, 40, departed this earthly life on May 26, 2025, in his home. We all know that Joe fought a long, courageous and unwavering battle of testicular cancer. Joe was born July 10, 1984, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Michael Henry Erie Jr. and Agnes Delores Pearson. ...