Obituary - Edith Allene Hawkins

Edith Allene Hawkins, age 74, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018, in Ft. Scott. She was born July 3, 1944, in Mapleton, Kansas, the daughter of Clyde Willard and Mildred Harris Willard. 

Edith had worked for over thirty years as a machine operator for Key Industries. She later did housekeeping for T & C Wildlife. Edith enjoyed sewing and cooking as well as spending time with her family. She was a member of the Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ.

Survivors include a son, Marlon Hawkins, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Minnie Wrenn and Mary Etta Willard both of Ft. Scott as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins and a special friend, James Davis. She was preceded in death by a son, Paul Hawkins, a daughter, Vicki Hawkins and three brothers, Robert, Carl and Melvin Willard.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 22nd at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 P.M. Sunday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Edith Hawkins Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

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Fall weather has arrived

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaking Tonight

For those needing an excuse to stay up late (or get up early), we present to you "the peak of the Orionid meteor shower" early Sunday morning. 

Due to the phase of the moon (waxing gibbous), the best time to see any meteors will be from 4 AM and 6 AM. 

After the moon sets and before sunrise. When it's coldest. So, remember your coat!

From the Archie PTO

Remembering Eldorado Springs Fireman Russell Hayes

Help Support the Hayes family raise money in Honor of Russ Hayes for the MDA. He lost his life after suffering fatal injuries from an accident on October 4th.

Russ dedicated his life for 42 years as a Firefighter and was an active volunteer to his community. Russ took great pride in helping others so lets Help raise $5,000.00 to give to the MDA Telethon Fill the Boot. It would be even better to exceed that amount! 

To place your order go to fatcatscreenprinting.com/hero_hayes before time runs out on November 5th, 2018 Sizes available are 2t all the way up to Adult 5x. Price per shirt will be $15.00 for 2t to Adult XL. 2x to 5x will be $17.00

If you have any questions please give us a call at 646-5880 or send us a message either on facebook or email us at fatcatscreenprinting@gmail.com we will be happy to help you.

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Very windy day

Northerly winds may approach 35 mph today, especially in north central Missouri. 

Otherwise, expect mostly sunny skies with cool and dry conditions for the next 5 days. 

It’s perfect weather to break out your hammock and channel your inner sloth!

Obituary - Mildred Irene Shelton

Mildred Irene Shelton, age 91, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away early Thursday, October 18, 2018, at the Guest Home Estates in Ft. Scott. She was born December 31, 1926, in Stotesbury, Missouri, the daughter of Lee Dryer and Eleanora Stuart Dryer. 

Mildred graduated from the Stotesbury High School with the Class of 1945. She married Everett Frank Shelton on June 27, 1946, in Nevada, Missouri. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2000. Mildred was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who always put the needs of her family above her own. She will be remembered for her quiet but loving personality and her love for children.

Survivors include her children, Linda Evans and husband, Sam, Dale Shelton and wife, Shelly and Lana Beerbower and husband, Gil, all of Ft. Scott; her daughter-in-law, Sue Shelton, of Redfield, Kansas and her seven grandchildren, Sherri Shelton, Kelly Eastwood, Scott Shelton, Katie Casper, Ryan Beerbower, Austin Beerbower and Braden Shelton and eleven great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Charles Dryer of Grants Pass, Oregon and a sister, Lora Mason, of Ft. Scott. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Shelton, a granddaughter, Stephanie Shelton and two sisters, Iva Lee Scantlin and Alidene Brewer.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Monday, October 22nd at the U. S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 12:30 P.M. until leaving for the cemetery at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Guest Home Estates Activity Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.