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Obituary of Jimmy Ford
Jimmy Duane Ford, age 71, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Monday, May 2, 2022, at Medicalodge of Ft. Scott.
He was born on February 26, 1951, in Red Key, IN, the son of Hubert Wilson Ford and Gladys Bernice Tabor Ford.
He married Neta Dame on August 3, 1968, in Lebanon, MO. Jim worked most of his life as truck driver, 13 years being with the Earp Meat Company. Following that, he built, opened, and operated his own mechanic shop. He was known by friends and family as an excellent mechanic.
Jim enjoyed having his wife Neta cook for all the family at holiday meals.
Survivors include his wife Neta of the home; a son, Jimmy Ray Ford, Sr., Ft. Scott; a daughter Natonya Lyne Beerbower and husband Larry, Jr., Uniontown, KS; a nephew, Duane Glasscock, who was raised in the household, and wife Tawnya, AR; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and one more on the way; and several nieces and nephews who all adored him.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Paul Edward “E” Hobbs, and Hubert Mitchell “Junior” Ford; 2 sisters, Vicky Lynn Ford, and infant Evelyn Kay Ford; and his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 6th, in the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Osaga Cemetery, Fulton, KS.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM Friday until service time at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Medicalodge Activity Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary of Mary “Kaye” Beaman
Mary Kathryn “Kaye” Beaman went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2022, after passing peacefully at the age of 93. Kaye was born in Fort Scott, KS on July 26, 1928.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald O. “Nate” Beaman, parents Everett and Ethel Henson, brother Everett Henson Jr., sister Jane Broeren, and nephew Bill Henson.
Kaye and Nate moved from Kansas to the Imperial Valley (CA) in 1955, where they lived in the cities of Holtville and El Centro. While in Holtville, she started a retail antique business named “Forty Karats”. Kaye was active in the El Centro Hospital Auxiliary for many years and also partnered in an antique store in that city. Kaye continued her business tradition after she and Nate returned to Kansas in 1995, operating “Mary Kaye’s Place” antique shop for several years in the city of Uniontown.
Kaye is survived by her four children: Jan Beaman of Uniontown, KS; Michael Beaman (wife – Teri) of Moreno Valley, CA; Curtis Beaman of Uniontown, KS; and Ty Beaman of San Diego, CA. Her grandchildren are: Ryan Marini of Indio, CA; Anthony Marini of Palm Desert, CA; Katelyn Beaman of Riverside, CA; Carly Patchin (husband – Colin) of Riverside, CA; Travis Beaman (wife – Katherine) of Richmond, VA; Cristina Millan Beaman of Tucson, AZ; as well as six great grandchildren. Kaye’s family also includes nieces Carla Henson of W. Sacramento, CA and Deana Rice (Ohio), as well as cousins Billy Lowry of Redding, CA and Brad Finch (Philippines).
Pastor Marty DeWitt will officiate graveside services at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2022, at Uniontown Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday morning at the funeral home and family and friends will then leave for the cemetery at 10:30 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Integrity Hospice and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.
McCoy: Encouraging Small Businesses Through REDI
Bourbon County Regional Economic Development Inc. has created a small business development division and Mark McCoy has been volunteering as coordinator in that endeavor since March 15, 2022.
“We want to help entrepreneurs and small businesses in Bourbon County: exploring a business opportunity, expanding a business and knowing how to grow the business,” McCoy said.
“I am happy to work with anybody and we could gather at any location,” he said. ” I work by appointment”
Currently, hours are set for Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the REDI office on the second floor of the Landmark Bank at 200 S. National.
McCoy can be reached at 620.719.7841 for more information or an appointment.
McCoy’s Business Background
McCoy brings with him a business background of most recently interim City of Fort Scott Manager, until the current one was hired.
Prior to that he has 46 years of business experience owning and operating McDonald’s Restaurants.
His first 27 years he worked in the McDonald’s Corporation in California.
“I operated, supervised and was operations manager, responsible for 13 restaurants,” he said. “Then I worked with owner-operators in business development operations.”
“I worked from ground-breaking to opening, 58 restaurants in California, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska,” he said. “I opened the first McDonald’s in Jamaica.”
About REDI
Rob Harrington is the executive director of Bourbon County REDI.
“He is the economic director for both the City of Fort Scott and Bourbon County, with a contract with each,” McCoy said.
REDI is currently looking for people to fill a grant writing position and additionally a administrative assistant position.
The Mission of REDI:
“To enable quality business retention, expansion and recruitment in Fort Scott and Bourbon County by coordination of the community assets as well as local, state, and federal grants and incentives,” according to information on the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce website.
Their goal is to facilitate business retention and the growth of employment. To accomplish this they work with current employers as well as the recruitment of businesses that improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community.
Contact information:
Bourbon County REDI (Regional Economic Development, Inc.)
BEDCO (Bourbon County Economic Development Council)
Rob Harrington, Director
200 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 215-0144
[email protected]
KDOT requests comments on public involvement plan
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Bo Co Republicans Meet May 5
The BOURBON COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING will be THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the EMPRESS EVENT CENTER, 7 N MAIN, FT SCOTT, KS
Submitted by Deb Martin
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FSHS Prom This Saturday, May 7
Front from right to left, Abby Altic, Alexa Bukowski, Elli Milburn
Back: Dominic Bishop, Shekhar Gugnani, Thade Yates.
The Fort Scott High School Junior and Senior Prom will be on May 7th, 2022 from 8:00 to 11:00 PM, at Liberty Theater. Walk-in will begin at 6:30 that night.
Submitted by Bert Lewis FSHS Student Council Sponsor, Senior & Junior Class Sponsor, Key Club Sponsor, Ed Rising Sponsor, and Scholars’ Bowl Coach.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports May 2
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May 3
Fort Scott Town-Wide Garage Sale May 6-7
Friday Night Free Concert: Stephan Moses
Stephan Moses will be the guest performer at this week’s Friday Night Concert. Moses is a songwriter vocalist and musician who plays guitar, banjo, and mandolin. He performs a variety of genres and this week’s show will feature Blues music.
“Formerly from Kansas City, and currently residing in Nevada, Moses began playing music at age ten, and he knows his way around the stage,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Moses has a rich family heritage in music from his grandfather and uncle and hearing their music as a youngster left a strong impression on him. As a vocalist and musician of excellence, we are pleased to welcome Stephan Moses back to the park pavilion. Come out and join us for a great evening of friendship and music.“
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas of Parsons serves as sound technician each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.
FSCC Nursing School to Move Location
A letter of intent is signed for Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas to sell the building at 902 S. Horton to Fort Scott Community College.
“We plan to move nursing there,” FSCC President Alysia Johnston said. “The time-line is to take possession in March of 2023 and begin the program there in August of 2023.”
The future of the former nursing department building on Burke Street is uncertain at this time.
“The board will have to decide, but we are thinking we will sell it,” she said. “We will not be out of the building until summer of 2023.”
The proposed sale of the property at 902 S. Horton, is for $482,870 which is the appraised value by Bourbon County, according to the letter of intent.
CHC will provide the title to FSCC on March 1, 2023.
CHC will look for opportunities to expand their affiliation with the community college, including scholarships and educational programs, according to the document.