Joneta Jane Jackson-Shuart, 72, Yates Center, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at the Life Care Center in Burlington. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory Pleasanton Chapel. Burial…

Gregory “Greg” Arthur Mix, 52, Troy, Mo., passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, at his residence in Troy, Mo., surrounded by his family. He is the son of the late Arthur B. and Carol…

Iola High senior Bryce Misenhelter has earned all-state recognition for his work on the football field this fall.Misenhelter earned honorable mention as a defensive lineman on the Topeka Capital Journal’s all-state Class 4A squad. The…

BALDWIN CITY — Iola High’s Fillies learned a painful lesson Wednesday.“When you’re not ready to step on the court with a team like Baldwin, that’s what can happen,” said head coach Becky Carlson.“That” was Baldwin’s…

BALDWIN CITY — Iola High’s early offensive struggles continued Wednesday.Their hosts from Baldwin High had something to do with that.The Bulldogs, featuring a front line of three players 6-4 or taller, made life miserable for…

Mildred “Juanita” Ayling, 93, Wichita, formerly of Siloam Springs, Ark., passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Meadowlark Adult Care Center, Wichita.Funeral services will be  at 2 p.m., Saturday, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs,…

Lanora Roxanna Ellis, 89, Humboldt, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at her residence in Humboldt.A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Dec. 21 at the Faith Assembly of God Church in Humboldt.A…

Clark Dean Davis, 71, passed away at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. on Nov. 24, 2013.Memorial service for Clark will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, at Campbell Funeral Home,…

Mildred “Millie” (Hamilton) Cole, 70, Eureka, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at her residence.Funeral services were at 10 o’clock this morning at Koup Family Funeral Home with Pastor Alan Hunter officiating. Interment was at Greenwood…

The news that two downtown merchants are closing up shop or downsizing leaves a bitter taste. Classy Attic is closing. Party Girls will retain its catering business, but close its boutique up front.The two stores…