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Friday, January 31, is a day that brings sad memories to our family. Two years ago, sister Susan died at age 44; five years ago, brother Amos died at age 56.

HOWARD SPENCER

Howard Earl Spencer, 50, joined the Lord for eternal joy on February 3, 2023. He was born to Vertie Lee Spencer on October 13, 1972, in Jacksonville, Texas. Howard spent his younger years growing up in the rural area of Jacksonville, Texas, where he played sports for the Jacksonville High School, graduating in 1991. He was recruited by Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, for his outstanding scholarship in the classroom and his exceptional football skills on the defensive line. After graduating from Southwestern College with a Bachelors of History and Health PE Recreation, he continued his education at Kansas State University, receiving his Master’s Degree of Science in Special Education. He began teaching Special Education in the Manhattan, KS High School. In 2004, Howard settled in Dodge City, KS where he taught Special Education at the Middle School level. Howard also served the Dodge City community through his employment at Arrowhead West, Inc and Youthville. Howard was employed at the Comanche Middle School at the time of his passing. Howard was a long-time member of the Dodge City Church of the Nazarene where he facilitated a support group for hurting people, and was very involved with the youth group. He loved Jesus, and also Texas football. He had a great sense of humor and had patience for days. During his football years, Howard was very involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Along his path, Howard touched so many lives through the care he showed,and the love of Jesus he gave,to everyone he encountered. He was always ready with a word of encouragement, and his words always built up those around him. No matter what life situations came his way, he always remained a pleasure to be around and continued to give his life for the benefit of others.In his spare time, Howard was a very avid reader and enjoyed watching sports, especially football. He was also a history buff, as one of the passions of his studies was history. Howard was preceded i

DEATH NOTICE

Marceda “Ceda” Schmidt, 90 of Spearville, KS., passed away on February 6, 2023. She was born August 15, 1932.

DCCC: Baseball opens season in competitive series with Ranger

Dodge City baseball season opened on the road as the Conquistadors traveled south to Texas for a threegame series with Ranger. The Conqs would finish the series strong with a dominating 17-0 win in game three but fell 12-9 and 11-10 in the first two games to Ranger to open the season 1-2.

DCCC: Men’s basketball wins battle with rival Garden City

Dodge City men’s basketball picked up their third straight win claiming victory over rival Garden City at home on Saturday, 84-76. The win marks the sixth straight in the series for the Conquistadors, while moving the Conqs to 17-6 on the season and 13-4 in KJCCC action.

New receivers helped Chiefs get to Super Bowl without Hill

The Kansas City Chiefs lost one of the NFL’s most dynamic receivers when Tyreek Hill was traded to the Miami Dolphins.The loss did nothing to slow them down. Kansas City revamped its receiving group in the offseason and the new players quickly meshed with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, riding a high-scoring wave all the way to the Super Bowl.