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U. S. Congressman Derek Schmidt Newsletter

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Friends,

Late last night, the House passed a continuing resolution that will fund the entire Department of Homeland Security for the next 60 days as negotiations continue to secure full-year funding. This 60-day funding resolution marks the fourth time the House has passed funding for the department, which would end the needless shutdown. Earlier this week, the House also passed for the third time a full-year funding bill for the department. Full-year funding received bipartisan approval in the House earlier this year before being blockaded by Senate Democrats. This shutdown has to end so the Coast Guard, Border Patrol, Secret Service, TSA and other critical agencies that keep our country safe can resume normal operations at this time of elevated threat.

As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I continue to receive briefings on Operation Epic Fury. My prayers continue to be with our troops, particularly those Kansans serving in the operation.

Last Sunday, I joined NewsNation to discuss the latest developments.
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In committee action Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee held a markup which included a bill I introduced to clarify the ability of Executive Branch officials — not unelected judges — to temporarily appoint acting U.S. Attorneys while the individuals appointed by the president to permanently serve in those roles are pending confirmation in the U.S. Senate. Delay tactics by members of the minority party in the Senate should not be used to prevent the administration from having their chosen attorneys represent them in federal courts. My bill will take a step toward addressing that issue.

Also on Thursday, the House Armed Services Committee unanimously passed out the  Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 (H.R. 7613), which includes key reforms recommended by the National Transportation Safety Board to prevent future tragedies, such as the 2025 midair collision at Reagan National Airport of American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita and the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.

As families across the Second District wrap up their tax returns over the next few weeks, I’m hearing from many Kansans who are receiving bigger refunds this year thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts that were enacted last summer. Thanks to the larger standard deduction, expanded child tax credits, senior deduction, small business pass-through deduction, no tax on tips and no tax on overtime, the average refund is up more than 10% from last year. That’s real money Kansans are saving by having a more affordable federal government.

There was also good news for Kansas farmers this week with key announcements from the administration on renewable fuels:

First, the EPA announced it is once again issuing a waiver allowing E15 to be sold during the summer. While we continue to work in Congress to make year-round E15 permanent — a bill I have cosponsored — I’m grateful the administration has once again waived the burdensome regulation, giving fuel retailers and consumers the choice to offer and purchase higher ethanol blends, which can result in real savings at the pump.

The EPA also announced the new Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027, which will result in the highest-ever volumes of biofuels in our nation’s history. This is expected to create billions of dollars in value for farmers and continue reducing our reliance on foreign oil.
Bourbon County Sheriff's Office

The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports March 30

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Arrest Summary

ODOM, ZACHARY, 30
Arrested: 3/27/2026 10:58 AM
Agency: Douglas County
Charge: Out Of County Hold
Bond: $0

MCCARTY, JAMES, 44
Arrested: 3/27/2026 10:59 AM
Agency: Douglas County
Charge: Out Of County Hold
Bond: $0

WAGGONER, ERIC, 47
Arrested: 3/27/2026 11:46 AM
Agency: Douglas County
Charge: Out Of County Hold
Bond: $0

CARR, RANDLE R, 45
Arrested: 3/27/2026 11:50 AM
Agency: Douglas County
Charge: Out Of County Hold
Bond: $0

COLLINS, COLTON, 34
Arrested: 3/27/2026 1:49 PM
Agency: Douglas County
Charge: Out Of County Hold
Bond: $0

DIAZ, EDGAR OROPEZA, 30
Arrested: 3/27/2026 1:48 PM
Agency: Douglas County
Charge: Out Of County Hold
Bond: $0

WILLIAMS, GARNEL MOORE, 32
Arrested: 3/27/2026 1:47 PM
Agency: Douglas County
Charge: Out Of County Hold
Bond: $0

RUTHERFORD, PETER, 58
Arrested: 3/27/2026 1:44 PM
Agency: Douglas County
Charge: Out Of County Hold
Bond: $0

STINNETT, JAMES RAY, 44
Arrested: 3/27/2026 5:44 PM
Agency: BCSO
Charges:
– Warrant: Bourbon County probation violation (NO BOND)
– Warrant: Bourbon County probation violation (NO BOND)
– Warrant: Bourbon County probation violation (case BB-2023-CR-000174, NO BOND)
Bond: $0

EISENBRANDT, JONAH ISAIAH, 45
Arrested: 3/27/2026 6:00 PM
Agency: BCSO
Charge: Sanction
Bond: $0

SIPPIO, ARTHUR LAVAR, 39
Arrested: 3/29/2026 7:49 AM
Agency: Fort Scott PD
Charge: Dws; 2nd OR Subsequent Conviction
Bond Total: $2,500

BLEDSOE, CALEB DUANE, 30
Arrested: 3/29/2026 3:51 PM
Agency: Fort Scott PD
Charges:
– Criminal Restraint (NO BOND)
– Criminal Trespass; Unknown Circumstance (NO BOND)
Bond: $0

LITCHFIELD, LESLIE LEE, 62
Arrested: 3/29/2026 5:22 PM
Agency: Fort Scott PD
Charges:
– Disorderly Conduct; Fighting Words/Noisy Conduct (NO BOND)
– Viol Of Protection Order; Restraining Order (NO BOND)
Bond: $0

BAEZ-ARANA, CARLOS ALBERTO, 32
Arrested: 3/29/2026 11:50 PM
Agency: BCSO
Charges:
– 1- Expired Registration (NO BOND)
– Driver’s License; Unk Circum (NO BOND)
– KS Insurance Viol. (NO BOND)
Bond: $0

Inmate Released List

BEERBOWER, BRETT LEE, 24
Booked: 03/26/2026
Released: 3/27/2026 at 11:59 AM
Type: Own recognizance
Released to: Self

DURBIN, JOHN THOMAS, 40
Booked: 03/25/2026
Released: 3/27/2026 at 11:14 AM
Type: Surety bond
Released to: Larry Lamb

EISENBRANDT, JONAH ISAIAH, 45
Booked: 03/27/2026
Released: 3/29/2026 at 6:09 PM
Type: Time served
Released to: Self

GRANT, SHARNEE TRA LYNN, 28
Booked: 03/26/2026
Released: 3/28/2026 at 12:43 AM
Type: Surety bond
Released to: Cole Bail Bonds

JONES, DAKOTA RAY, 26
Booked: 03/23/2026
Released: 3/27/2026 at 3:55 PM
Type: Surety bond
Released to: Able Bonding

MAREZ, DAVID GENE, 56
Booked: 03/24/2026
Released: 3/29/2026 at 3:42 PM
Type: Surety bond
Released to: Able Bonding

SIPPIO, ARTHUR LAVAR, 39
Booked: 03/29/2026
Released: 3/29/2026 at 8:56 AM
Type: Own recognizance
Released to: Self

THUNDER, MATTHEW, 33
Booked: 03/03/2026
Released: 3/27/2026 at 10:05 AM
Type: Transferred out
Released to: Douglas County

Source: Arrest Summary PDF | Inmate Released List PDF

Freeman Fort Scott Hospital

Freeman Appoints New System Director of Revenue Cycle

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Christina Clifford. Submitted.

 

Christina Clifford Brings Vast Experience to Freeman Health System  

        

Christina Clifford has been named Freeman Health System’s System Director of
Revenue Cycle. She’s excited to return to the employer that helped launch her professional
career from 2007 to 2015 as Freeman’s patient accounts support coordinator.

“[Freeman] is where I first discovered my passion for healthcare revenue-cycle operations and
improvement,” Clifford said. “Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to lead teams across
multiple health systems and physician groups, focusing on technical billing, workflow
optimization, and compliance. Returning to Freeman feels meaningful and full circle. I’m
grateful for the chance to bring my experience back to an organization that serves the
community I care deeply about.”

After leaving Southwest Missouri, Clifford worked for various healthcare systems based in
Texas, Maryland and, most recently, Michigan, where she worked for Healthrise, in support of
Trinity Health System, as regional director of revenue site operations and revenue integrity.

What excites her most about her new role at Freeman has everything to do with partnering
with teams systemwide to strengthen processes, reduce friction, and support the people doing
the difficult day-to-day work, she said.

                            

 

Opinion

Bad Coffee by Carolyn Tucker

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Keys to the Kingdom By Carolyn Tucker

Bad Coffee

When I was in high school, I worked in the kitchen at the Holliday Restaurant in Stockton. The owner would often ask me if I’d like a cup of coffee. I’d thank him and respond, “I don’t drink coffee.” This same conversation occurred over and over and over. Finally, one day Vaughn told me, “Well, whenever you decide to drink coffee, learn to drink it black.” I stored that in the back of my mind and eventually began to drink coffee. (After all, I couldn’t convince anyone that I belonged to the Montgomery/Jennings family if I didn’t drink coffee!) Later, through the years, I switched to drinking coffee with “num-nums” in it. That’s hillbilly for the following ingredients: heavy whipping cream and pure maple syrup, or homemade chocolate satin sauce. I simply flipped around Vaughn’s advice because, if the coffee is bad, I can fix it with yummy additives.

I have a coffee mug that has “Life is too Short for Bad Coffee” imprinted on it. We can take that quote and run 100 miles with it. For example, “Life is too short for bad company, bad living, bad attitudes, and bad breath.” And I would take it a step further and add that life is too short to consume rice cakes, unsweetened tea, chicken gizzards, and raw fish. Those things are just not right!

Life is certainly too short to spend it foolishly. God’s Word reminds us of the brevity of our lives. Moses penned a prayer in Psalm 90:5,6,12 NLT: “You [God] sweep people away like dreams that disappear. They are like grass that springs up in the morning. In the morning it blooms and flourishes, but by evening it is dry and withered. Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.” We don’t want to spin the tires of our life going nowhere.

“You [God] turn people back to dust, saying, ‘Return to dust, you mortals!’ For You, a thousand years are as a passing day” (Psalm 90:3-4 NLT). God’s timetable and ours is not the same and it’s difficult to wrap our heads around that fact. It’s a fact that life is quickly passing by and we truly don’t have time to waste. We should treat each day as a precious treasure. We shouldn’t procrastinate on achieving the God-given dreams and goals we have for our lives. I grew up with the motto, “Don’t put off ‘til tomorrow what you can do today.” Whoever said that first was a wise person. (I think it was my mom.)

Now is the time to move forward and do what you need to do, whatever that is for you. In regard to eternity, every day we should be preparing to die. There’s no guarantee of tomorrow, so all we really have is today. Apostle Paul gave wise advice, “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:3 NKJV). We should not dismiss the opportunity that today affords. Pick up the phone and make that apology, write the letter, forgive, pay back what you borrowed 12 years ago, read the book, write the book, etc. Life is a beautiful experience but it’s surprisingly brief. Time waits for no one.

There is an urgency for doing the right thing now – today. We all have a window of opportunity and we don’t know when that window will close forever. Life is too short for unforgiveness, jealousy, hatred, bickering, disunity, and complaining. As long as we’re breathing, it’s not too late to do the right thing. Ready or not, the aging process will catch up with you and you better have your “house in order” (2 Kings 20:1). Don’t just talk about the things you want/need to do – do ‘em now. Now is the time.

The Key: Aging isn’t a choice like black coffee or coffee with num-nums. However, where you spend eternity is a choice: smoking or nonsmoking.

K-State Extension

Soil Testing – The First Step to a Successful Garden by Krista Harding

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Soil Testing – The First Step to a Successful Garden

Whether you’re new to gardening or have years of experience, one essential step should never be overlooked, and that is understanding your soil’s fertility. While your plants may offer clues, you can’t accurately judge soil nutrients by sight, touch, or guesswork alone. As planting season approaches, now is the perfect time to invest in a soil test.

A soil test provides a baseline of your soil’s nutrient levels and pH. With this information, you can determine exactly what type and amount of fertilizer your garden needs—if any at all. In many cases, soils already contain adequate levels of phosphorus or potassium. Applying more not only wastes time and money but can also harm plants and the environment.

Soil nutrient levels naturally change over time, which is why Kansas State University recommends testing garden soil every three to five years. However, the accuracy of your results depends entirely on how well you collect your sample. Follow these simple steps to ensure reliable results:

How to Take a Soil Sample

  1. Divide your garden into sections.
    Separate areas based on differences in soil color, texture, slope, or plant growth. Avoid mixing soil from unusual spots, such as low areas or old fence rows—these should be sampled separately.
  2. Collect multiple samples.
    Using a clean bucket and a soil probe or spade, take 10 thin cores or slices from across each section. Sample soil to a depth of 6–8 inches. For best results, avoid sampling when the soil is overly wet.
  3. Mix and prepare the sample.
    Combine all cores in your bucket, breaking up clumps and removing debris such as rocks, roots, and grass. From this mixture, take about one cup to one pint of soil. Spread it out to air dry on newspaper.
  4. Package and label.
    Place the dried soil in a sealable plastic bag or container. Clearly label it with your name, mailing address, and phone number.
  5. Submit your sample.
    Drop off your sample at your local Extension office in Erie, Iola, Fort Scott, or Yates Center. Chanute residents may leave samples at Breiner’s Feed Store for pickup. The cost is $20 per sample, and results are typically available within 7 to 10 days.

Phosphorus and potassium levels tend to build up in soil over time. Excess amounts can damage plant growth and may even leach into nearby streams and lakes, contributing to water pollution. In fact, recent tests from the K-State soil lab have found some Kansas samples with nutrient levels so high they were literally “off the charts.”

If your garden didn’t perform as expected last year, poor soil fertility or an imbalanced pH may have been the cause. A soil test takes the guesswork out of gardening and gives you a clear path forward.

Don’t wait until after planting to check your soil. Test now so you have time to make any needed adjustments—and set your garden up for success.

Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent serving the Southwind District. She can be reached at [email protected] or 620-244-3826.

Obituary

Obituary of Robert “Bob” Dean McBride

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Robert “Bob” Dean McBride, 79, of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday evening, March 25, 2026, at his home. He was born April 8, 1946, in Mapleton, Kansas, the son of Charles LaWayne McBride and Dorothy Louise (Killion) McBride. He married Linda Ann Large on August 22,1969, in Devon, Kansas, and she preceded him in death on February 16, 2016.

Bob graduated from Uniontown High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army from October 23, 1967, until November 8, 1971. He was a member of the Devon Masonic Lodge & Shriners Mounted Patrol. He enjoyed trail riding & camping on a regular basis with close friends, hunting & fishing. He played in a pool league for numerous years.

Bob is survived by three daughters, Jimmie Hughes and husband Rod, of Archie, Missouri, Bridget Wright and husband John, of Stockton, Missouri, and Tina Jones and husband Rick, of Nevada, Missouri and a son, David McBride and Ashlea, of Fort Scott; a sister-in-law, Arlene Boswell & their children Tim & Annette; eight grandkids, Tiffany Ogle (Clayton), Caleb Franklin (Nichole), Cody Franklin (Tim), Jessica Norwood (Aaron), Megan Demster (Kevin), Zach Simhiser (Hannah), Dalton Jones (Bri), Charlie Wright, & eight great-grandkids. In addition to his wife Linda, Bob was also preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Gary Wayne McBride.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home with burial immediately following at the Centerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a visitation at the funeral home Sunday evening, March 29, 2026, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Care to Share, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS, 66701. Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.

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Bourbon County Commission Agenda Summary, March 30, 2026

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The north wing, east side of the Bourbon County Courthouse.

There will be a work session on 03.30.26 at 4:30 PM to discuss Budget Goals for the Bourbon County Commission. Following the work session at 5:30 PM the board will meet for their regular commission meeting at 210 S National Avenue, Fort Scott, KS 66701.

Meeting Agenda: Bourbon County Commission

03.30.26 Agenda Packet

Date: March 30, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Bourbon County Commission

I. Call Meeting to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Prayer

IV. Introductions

V. Approval of Agenda

VI. Approval of Minutes (03.23.26)

VII. Approval of Accounts Payable (03.27.26) – $60,156.30

VIII. January Financials

IX. Public Comments

X. Executive Session

  • K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2) – Attorney/Client privilege regarding Gregg Motley

XI. Department Updates

  • a. Culvert Permit: Tuchscherer (874 210th) – K Allen

  • b. ADM Agreement: Transfer Station – K Allen

  • c. Culvert Permit: Farley (2445 Jayhawk) – K Allen

XII. Old Business

  • a. Elevator Package: Presented by Commissioner Tran

  • b. Vending Machine Placement

  • c. Title IV-E County Reimbursement Opportunity

  • d. Audit RFP

XIII. New Business

  • a. Hay Bids: Presented by the County Clerk

XIV. Future Agenda Topics

XV. Commission Comments

XVI. Adjournment

(Source: PDF Page 1)

Agenda Packet Detailed Summary

1. Previous Meeting Minutes (March 23, 2026)

The packet includes minutes from the previous week’s session. Key highlights include:

  • Public Comments: Clint Walker voiced concerns regarding the condition of flags in the chamber. County Clerk Susan Walker presented legal opinions regarding the restricted access individual commissioners have to personnel records. (Page 3)

  • Cintas Proposal: A representative from Cintas presented a plan to provide hygiene products and dispensers, claiming a potential 10% cost reduction over current providers. (Page 4)

  • Sewer Issues at Hidden Valley: Discussion of serious sewage violations at Hidden Valley lake community, where 30-40 homes lack regular pumping, leading to environmental concerns and potential KDHE fines of up to $7,000 daily. (Page 4)

  • Forensic Audit RFP: Commissioner Tran presented a draft for a forensic audit covering multiple county offices from 2021 to the present. (Page 4)

  • ADM Composting Agreement: Tabled for further cost analysis; current equipment issues (a tractor in the shop since June) have made managing the bean composting volume difficult. (Page 5)

(Source: PDF Pages 2-6)

2. Accounts Payable (March 27, 2026)

The total accounts payable for this period is $60,156.30. The packet includes a line-item breakdown by department:

  • Appraisers: $387.49 for wireless services and fuel. (Page 7)

  • Landfill: $10,740.00, including significant diesel fuel costs and waste services from Allen County Public Works. (Page 7-8)

  • Sheriff/Correctional: $17,475.40, which includes nursing services ($7,678.50), utility costs for the jail ($3,495.17), and plumbing repairs. (Page 8-9)

  • Road & Bridge: $4,887.10 for equipment parts, fuel, and vehicle leases. (Page 9-11)

  • County Jail Bond: $7,641.00 for vehicle fleet leases and equipment principal/interest payments. (Page 11-12)

  • Commissioners: $1,911.32, which includes a new laptop for Commissioner Joe Allen ($1,618.21). (Page 13)

(Source: PDF Pages 7-13)

3. Financial Reports (January 2026)

The packet contains the “Revenue and Expense Report” for the start of the year:

  • General Fund: Provides the percentage of budget remaining for various departments like the Register of Deeds and Courthouse Maintenance. (Page 98)

  • Tax Distributions: Detailed records of tax receipts for employee benefits, public safety, and road and bridge funds. (Pages 106, 125, 133)

  • School District & Watershed Distributions: Records of tax distributions to local entities including USD 234, USD 248, and various watersheds. (Pages 158, 163, 168, 177)

(Source: PDF Pages 98-201)

Government, Kansas

Masterson: Senate Will Ring-In Another Override

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Topeka, KS — Today, Senate President Masterson issued the following statement in regard to the Governor’s veto of HB 2635.

“Yet again, Laura Kelly has chosen to veto good legislation that saves lives. This bill simply protects pregnancy resource centers’ ability to educate mothers and provide life-affirming care. I look forward to ringing-in another override soon,” said Masterson.
Government, Kansas

Governor Kelly Vetoes House Bill 2635

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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today vetoed House Bill 2635.

The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of House Bill 2635:

“The people of Kansas have made it clear, time and time again, that they want government to stay out of women’s private medical decisions. That means we shouldn’t be spending tax dollars trying to interfere with that very personal, very private, medical decision. That’s why I’m vetoing this bill.

“Therefore, pursuant to Article 2, Section 14(a) of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, I hereby veto House Bill 2635.”

Government, Kansas

Ken Collins Gives Update on HB2479

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Just a quick update on Benny’s Bill. It has been bundled with several other related bills under the number HB 2479 and the bundle has passed both the house and senate and will now go to the Governor. The bundle includes the following:
lectronic Monitoring for Domestic Violence (HB 2479)
Requires courts to consider GPS monitoring with victim notification for certain domestic violence cases to help protect victims before trial.
Blackmail and Deepfake Protections (HB 2594)
Expands blackmail laws to include threats involving images, videos, and AI-generated content.
Privacy and Exploitation Protections (HB 2518)
Strengthens penalties for recording or sharing private images, especially involving minors, including cases involving AI or digital manipulation.
Position of Authority Law (HB 2762)
Clarifies that adults in positions of authority at schools, including volunteers age 21 and older, cannot engage in inappropriate relationships with students.
I will follow up later with a new Thoughts From Under the Dome

Ken Collins

Kansas State Representative-Second District

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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports March 27

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Arrest Summary

HAMMER, JOSEPH DUSTIN, 23
Arrested: 3/26/2026 10:44 AM
Agency: Fort Scott PD
Charges:
– Burglary; Unknown Circumstance ($5,000 cash/surety)
– Robbery (CASH/SURETY)
– Violation Of Protection Order; Unknown Circum (CASH/SURETY)
Bond Total: $5,000

RAY, MADISON LEE, 24
Arrested: 3/26/2026 3:01 PM
Agency: BCSO
Charges:
– Warrant: OUT OF STATE (NO BOND)
– Warrant: Bourbon County ( Failure To Appear) * (case BB-2023-CR-000045, $20,000 cash/surety)
Bond Total: $20,000

GRANT, SHARNEE TRA LYNN, 28
Arrested: 3/26/2026 6:30 PM
Agency: BCSO
Charge: Warrant: Bourbon County ( Failure To Appear) *
Bond Total: $5,000

BEERBOWER, BRETT LEE, 24
Arrested: 3/26/2026 8:36 PM
Agency: Fort Scott PD
Charge: Dui; <21 Yoa Blood Alcohol .02 To .08
Bond: $0

Inmate Released List

DELLORSO, FRANCIS JOHN, 39
Booked: 03/25/2026
Released: 3/26/2026 at 3:46 PM
Type: Surety bond
Released to: Able Bonding

Source: Arrest Summary PDF | Inmate Released List PDF

Obituary

Obituary of Miles W. Thompson

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Miles W. Thompson, age 97, a resident of Manhattan Beach, California, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026.  He was born August 25, 1928, in Ft. Scott, Kanas, the son of William M. Thompson and Eva Ruth Shannon Thompson.  He served with the Signal Corps in United States Army from 1951 to 1953.  He used the skills he learned in the military to further his education and became an electrical engineer.  He worked for many years at Rockwell International.  His hobbies included old cars, model airplane, amateur radio and high-fidelity sound equipment.

Survivors include his three children, Miles Joseph Thompson and his wife, Brenda, Robert Thompson and Patricia Thompson; six grandsons and twelve great-grandchildren.  Miles was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Fritz Thompson.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 1st at the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas where military honors will be provided by the U. S. Army Honor Guard.  Family and friends may meet at the Cheney Witt Chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery at 9:45 A.M. on Wednesday.  Arrangements are under the direction 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.