Wayne E. Bays, 84, of Fort Scott and formerly of Thayer, died at 11:40 a.m., Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Medicalodges in Fort Scott.
Born June 22, 1938 in rural Labette County, Wayne was the son of Nova Henry Bays and Lora Alice (George) Bays. Wayne grew up and attended school in the Piper’s Hill area at the Catalpa Grade School. Later, Wayne attended the Labette County Community High School in Al…