Obituary - Barbara Louise Beckman

Barbara Beckman, 69, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Cox Health South in Springfield, MO. Barbara, the eldest of three children, was born on February 15, 1951 in Martin County, TX to Calvin and Shirley (Presley) Scoggins.

Barb graduated high school in 1969 then went to nursing school and graduated as an LPN in 1970. She then married Brent Beckman and moved to Missouri. To that union two sons were born, Kyle and James Beckman. She met the love of her live, Henry Webb, in 1988. Barb and Henry loved and cared for one another until her last breath.

Barb was a very energetic and spirited lady. One of her good friends referred to her as the “Little Texas Tornado” as she was a tiny woman with a big personality. Barb loved being a nurse. She worked as an LPN for 45 years and truly cared for every one of her patients. She loved crafts, sewing and crocheting. She also loved to go fishing with Henry, especially when she had a good book to read.

Survivors include her life partner, Henry Webb of the home; one son, Kyle Beckman, eight grandchildren, Brianna Webb, Rheaonna Beckman, Paige Webb, Emily Davidson, Jacob Davidson, Emma Beckman, Sydney Beckman, and Sage Beckman, and one great-grandson, Sebastian, brother, Leroy Scoggins; step-children, Michael Webb, Richard Webb (Jenifer), and Jennifer Webb. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Shirley Scoggins; son, James Beckman, and her brother, Roger Scoggins..

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Newton Burial Park, Nevada with Mark Mitchell officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Obituary - Mary Ellen Bradley

Mary Ellen Bradley, 82, of Cleveland, Missouri, passed away peacefully Friday, December 25, 2020 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with burial in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. 

The family will receive friends 1:00-2:00pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church, Harrisonville. A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Obituary - Margaret Ann Giesbrecht

Funeral services for Margaret Giesbrecht will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Bethany Mennonite Church in Rich Hill, Missouri. Visitation will be from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Monday evening, December 28 at Bethany Mennonite Church. Burial in Bethany Mennonite Cemetery, Rich Hill. Contributions to Moundridge Manor. Services under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Margaret Ann Giesbrecht, age 90 of Moundridge, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Moundridge Manor in Moundridge. She was born October 17, 1930 to Nick and Helena Nikkel Wiebe in Goessel, Kansas.

Margaret is survived by five daughters, Marilyn Schmidt and husband Gary of Rich Hill, Missouri, LaWanda Dirks and husband Gery of Saguache, Colorado, Virginia (Mrs. Les Koehn) of Texhoma, Oklahoma, Rosalie Koehn and husband Terry of Nevada, Missouri and Evelena Schultz and husband Calvin of Grant, Alabama; one sister, Luetta Toews of Steinbach, Manitoba; 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Embert; and two sisters, Frieda Toews and Dorothy Toews.

Henry County Health Center confirms 7 new positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation of 7 more positive cases of COVID-19. Clinton-4, Deepwater-1, and Blairstown-2. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 1569.

All contact tracing has commenced and all parties that have had close contact are being notified. HCHC continues to encourage residents to practice social distancing, washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or more, and to remain home if you are sick.

The CDC continues to recommend that individuals to wear a face covering when you are in public, and are unable to social distance, to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Deepwater woman injured in Henry County Crash

On 12/25/20 around 4:25pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on SW 351 Road, South of Route T in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Ford driven by 28 year old Monty G. Moss of Deepwater, Missouri lost control on gravel and traveled off the roadway striking a tree.

A passenger in the vehicle 29 year old Kassandra N. Nappier of Deepwater, Missouri was transported by Life Flight Eagle to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Golden Valley Tow of Clinton, Missouri.

Obituary - Thomas "Jack" V Rasnic

Thomas V. (Jack) Rasnic, 99, formerly of Nevada, Missouri, peacefully passed away on December 20, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Jack was born in Lawrenceburg, Missouri to parents Emma Winona aka Ona and Clarence F. Rasnic and lived his early years in the surrounding area until the family relocated to Nevada. 

Spending his youth and teenage years in southwest Missouri during the Great Depression framed his worldview that remained with him throughout his entire life and that was “work hard and be prudent with your money”. One of his favorite memories was working as a caddy at the Nevada Country Club where he enjoyed golf and was excited by a twenty-five cent tip which was considered at the time to be very generous. Later on, as a young man he scraped together enough money to purchase an Indian motorcycle. On his Sunday day off he would pick up his girlfriend, Robena Wise, and go for long rides around the area. Later he married Robena, who became the love and partner of his life, in 1941. In the spring of the following year he lost his mother and in early summer his father as well. One week after his father’s death he left for military service in the U.S. Army as the United States entered World War II. He served overseas in the Aleutian Islands Campaign primarily on the island of Adak with the 3067th Ordnance Service Company, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was awarded the Bronze Star for the Aleutian Campaign along with the Good Conduct Medal. As a result of this service he was entitled to wear the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Campaign Ribbon with four overseas bars. He returned home and was discharged at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO in November 1945. During his absence in the military one daughter, Karen, was born.

After returning from overseas he resumed employment on the Missouri Pacific Railroad and the number of children grew by three. He worked hard to support the growing family and was highly respected by his fellow railroaders and community. He remained with the Missouri Pacific until his retirement in 1981. Jack attended the First Baptist Church in Nevada for many years, was active in supporting the Bushwhacker Museum and volunteered to assist with elections as a poll worker. Jack had many friends in Nevada and the surrounding area. During his retirement years Jack and Robena participated in numerous sightseeing trips with friends traveling both stateside and abroad.

Jack is survived by his wife of 79 years, Robena. He is also survived by children Karen Croce (Robert), Saundra Curry (Jim), Ron Rasnic (Kenyon) and Larry Rasnic (Debby). Also surviving are five grandchildren: Angie Norris, Matt Bailey, Kiley Simpson, Beau Bailey and Tegan Rasnic; and nine great grandchildren: Eric Norris, Riley Norris, Boden Bailey, Mia Bailey, Eliott Cowell, Paige Simpson, Dylan Simpson, Taylor Nettles and Chase Nettles. Jack was predeceased by parents Ona and Clarence Rasnic and sisters Bernice Reese and Charlene Stout.

A graveside Military Funeral Honors ceremony will be held at a date to be announced with interment at Newton Burial Park in Nevada, Missouri. In lieu of flowers donations to the Bushwhacker Museum (212 West Walnut Street #2341, Nevada, MO 64772, www.bushwhacker.org) would be appreciated.

Fairly warm today

Are you wondering what the weekend holds? Warmer temperatures are ahead with highs in the 40s and 50s. Be safe as you travel this weekend!

Walking trail expansion complete

This has been a long, trying year.  Just as spring was on the horizon and we were ready to open with a very full schedule of events, Covid hit and the county health department shut down everything.  The lockdown was lifted as summer approached but to be safe for everyone, our major festival in June was canceled along with all of our programs.  Staff were still quite busy with construction projects.  As this year draws to a close we’ll highlight some of the projects each day.

                              WILLOW BRANCH TRAIL

     A three-year Recreational Trails project, partially funded by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources was completed at the end of June.  It added nearly a mile of walking trails to our system and gave us much needed bathrooms.

     Staff, volunteers and a great group of boys from the Rich Hill Youth Development Center cleared brush to make a 7 foot wide natural turf trail that wove around Willow Branch creek.

Poison ivy, ticks, snakes, snow, floods and hot summer days accompanied the workers who also planted trees and water plants along the trail and at the ford.

- courtesy Poplar Heights Living History Farm

Update: Parents of 4-year-old girl murdered in Benton County arrested and charged

This evening, Thursday, December 24th, at approximately 7:18 PM deputies from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office arrested Mary S. Mast, 29 and James A. Mast, 28 at a residence in Stover MO, on warrants issued out of Benton County. James and Mary were the parents of the four-year-old female victim from the homicide reported in the early morning hours of December 20th. 

Mary is being charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the First Degree Resulting in Death (Felony A) and Domestic Assault in the First Degree (Felony A). James is being charged with Endangering the Welfare of a child in the First Degree Resulting in Death (Felony A) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the First Degree Resulting in Serious Physical Injury (Felony B) Both individuals are being held without bond, the Mast’s two-year-old son and infant son have been placed in protective custody. The probable cause statements will be available next week at the Benton County Circuit Clerks office or can be requested by email at cheryl.schultz@courts.mo.gov. 

I have received many letters, calls and emails of concern regarding this child’s death and the surrounding circumstances to be the actions of a cult. During interviews with investigators and the media, there have been some references to God and demons. Additional interviews have been held with family members, both local and out of state, as well as others who know the parties involved. None of the actions contained in this case are condoned by the church they attended. The investigation done so far indicates that this is an isolated incident and NOT the actions of a cult. 

When a crime of this magnitude occurs, it affects everyone in its aftermath from first responders to next of kin, community, church and beyond. This will continue to be an ongoing investigation as we wait for the medical examiner’s report and any further information we may be able to develop in time. Further charges may be sought by Benton County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Rod Richardson as all the evidence is considered. 

Courtesy of Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox

Santa is on the way!

So... you’ve been good all year and are ready for it pay off 😊

Use the following link to find out when Santa is close to your house!

https://www.noradsanta.org/

Obituary - Joyce Ann (Klotz) Gundy

Joyce Ann (Klotz) Gundy, 78, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. Joyce was born on June 18, 1942 in Walker, KS to Herman Klotz, Sr. and Betty M. (May) Klotz. She married the love of her life, Ronald L. Gundy, on October 19, 1962 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Nevada and he preceded her in death on June 30, 1969.

Joyce grew up on a farm in Walker, KS with her parents and siblings. At the age of eight the family moved to a farmstead east of Nevada where her father continued to farm and her mother worked as a waitress and nurse assistant. Until her sixth grade year when she was bussed to Jefferson Elementary School in Nevada, she walked to a little country schoolhouse down the road from her home. Joyce graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1960.

Following graduation, she worked at SH Kress Dime Store in Nevada as a cashier before accepting a seamstress position with the Nelly Don Factory. She dated and soon married Ron who died as the result of being struck by lightening while fishing with his father L. B. Gundy in Walker, MO. Joyce and Ron had two daughters, Ronda Jo and Crystal Renae. While Ron completed his Mechanical Engineering Degree at the Rolla School of Mines, Joyce stayed at home to care for their daughters. After Ron’s graduation he accepted an engineering position with Hallmark and the family moved to Lawence, KS. After Ron’s death, Joyce and her daughters moved back to Nevada where the girls began elementary school and Joyce enrolled in Cosmetology School, graduated, and became licensed. She began working at various salons which she continued until her retirement.

Joyce was very involved with her daughters’ activities. She did everything from Brownie (Girl Scout) Leader, to Room Mother, to attending every game her daughters cheered at or any function they participated in. She was always there in the audience to support her daughters. Too many to name them all, but she was always there. Joyce enjoyed going to church, spending time with family and friends, watching birds, working in her yard and flower beds, traveling, dancing, sewing and crafting.

Survivors include her two daughters, Ronda Johnson (Russell), Deerfield, MO and Crystal Garver (Kevin), Raymore, MO; six grandchildren, Reanna Villagomez (Greg), Nevada, Ron Johnson (Mandy) Kansas City, MO, Rusty Johnson (Hailee), Deerfield, Cory Garver (Bree), Kansas City, Chad Garver (Bailey), Springfield, MO, and Matthew Garver, Springfield, four great grandchildren, four sisters, Fern Dolezal (Don), Great Bend, KS, Shirley Vincent, Nevada, Anna Lee Bloesser, Nevada, Marjorie Johnson (Walt)), Nevada, three brothers, Marvin Klotz(Linda), Nevada, Morris Klotz(Betty), Nevada, and Albert Klotz, (Mary), Bella Vista, AR, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Ron, she was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson Cameron Garver in 1997, and brother Herman Klotz, Jr.

No services are planned at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Police chase in Bates County ends in Cass County

On 12/24/20 at approximately midnight a Deputy conducted a traffic stop in the City of Adrian. During that traffic stop a second vehicle pulled up and the driver of that vehicle began a conversation with the stopped vehicle. 

When the Deputy exited his patrol vehicle to make contact the driver of the second vehicle sped off spinning his tires. The Deputy then requested that the Adrian PD Officer find him and detain him until the Deputy could have a conversation with him about his inability to drive within the laws of Missouri. 

The Deputy finished with his first vehicle stop and then was notified that the Adrian Officer located the second vehicle in question. As the Adrian Officer attempted to stop the vehicle it began to flee from the Officer. The pursuit then traveled north outside the City limits where the Deputy attempted to deploy the Grappler. 

The driver intentionally tried to wreck the Deputy causing extensive damage to the front of the patrol vehicle. The Deputy was able to remain in the pursuit. The pursuit continued north into Cass County where a second Deputy with the Cass County Sheriff's Office attempted to deploy the Grapple system. A third deputy was able to deploy spike strips in rural Harrisonville causing three tires to deflate. The pursuit continued to Harrisonville where it traveled onto 7 Highway until the vehicle became disabled. The Driver was then taken into custody. 

The Driver was identified as Ryan Matthew Templeton, W/M, 11/3/1985. Mr. Templeton had active warrants for his arrest for the following:
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Careless and Imprudent Driving
Improper Regulations
No Insurance
Driving While Suspended
Obstructing Police by Fleeing to Elude
Resist Arrest
Receiving Stolen Property

Mr. Templeton is currently on Parole with the Missouri Department of Corrections for.........Receiving Stolen Property and Fleeing/Resisting Arrest. We will be sending a request for DOC to retain custody of Mr. Templeton since he has not complied and continues to fail to abide by the terms of his early release.

"We continued to work with other agencies like Adrian Police Department, Cass County Sheriff's Office and the Missouri Highway Patrol to bring career criminals to Justice." Say Sheriff Anderson. "Mr. Einstein here had no regards for anyone in our communities and placed everyone at extreme danger of serious injury or death. I am Thankful for the peaceful ending but his 45 minute pursuit could have had serious consequences to an innocent family or one of our deputies on this Christmas Eve. I find it even more disturbing to see that he was receiving text messages encouraging him to continue to run and that he "has already taken out two patrol cars" like these people are living in a video game. These messages appear to be coming from people within our own community who were listening to the scanner. Our message to them is that we literally have your number and will continue to investigate Mr. Einstein's criminal actions and connections to our community to further bring anyone connected to his actions to Justice."

Mr. Templeton is being held on his previous warrants and is also being sought by KCPD in reference to Burglaries in their jurisdiction. Mr. Templeton was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Fleeing to Elude with a bond of $25,000 Cash only. Additional charges will be sought to include felony property damage for the damage to the patrol car and receiving stolen property as the car that he was driving has now been reported stolen out of Harrisonville.

Holiday helpers busy in Amsterdam

Some good hearted Elves have been busy in Amsterdam this week

For the second year, a handful of local folks have been hard at work gathering food donations for those less fortunate during the holiday season. In the last few days, some 70 boxes of food (around $1400 worth) were given to families in the Amsterdam, Amoret and Merwin areas thanks to this effort.

A member of the group, Vicky Vail was awarded Amsterdam Citizen of the Year for her ongoing commitment to her community during a brief ceremony yesterday. - our thanks to Wesley Hubbard

Holiday lighting contest winners

Winners of the Butler Parks & Rec 2020 holiday lighting contest

 
First place- Mike and Carmen Berlinger at 508 East Nursery St.

Second place- John and Shelby Taylor at 1005 Ruby St.

Third place- 816 S. High St

Many thanks to all who participated. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Thank you for the donation

Due to the circumstances this year. We decided not to have our Christmas party. Instead we used that money to give back to the community and let our employees choose who they would like to donate too. 

The Adrian School FFA an PJ Haskins with The Optimist Club both received a $300 donation from Yoss Thriftway!!

Happy Holidays!!!

Obituary - Ernest Weers

Ernest Weers, 77 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri. 

A visitation will be held Monday, December 28, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, December 29, 2020 also at the chapel in Drexel. 

Burial will follow services in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri. Friends are welcome to attend. Face masks are encouraged and social distancing should be observed. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Drexel VFW. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

Some exciting news!

Yesterday marked both a bittersweet end and an exciting new beginning for my personal and work family! At 5:00pm yesterday, we closed the doors of my daycare in Rich Hill that holds the Magic Years name after 4 1/2 years in business.

On January 4, 2021, those same doors will be reopened under a new name!! Same owner, same staff and same kids!

Tyler and I have thought a lot over the past year about where we would like to see the daycare go in the very near future and after things settled down with Covid a bit, we decided to jump in with both feet!

The Rich Hill location will remain open and functioning just as it has since 2016. We will continue to operate within our Magic Years license for a few weeks until state is able to send our official new license out.

With lots of prayers and crossed fingers, we are hoping to open another location in a surrounding community soon and we look forward to being able to serve many more families!! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey and we look forward to many more years under our new name!!!!

Mendee Green, Tyler Green, Kelly Klinksick

Holiday Weekend Forecast

It's bitterly cold out there this Christmas Eve morning with wind chill values in the single digits as of 5 AM. 

The wind will slowly let up today but temperatures will only be able to climb into the 20s across the area. It gets warmer for the weekend though with highs in the 50s for Saturday.

Grinch Captured in St. Clair County

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*******Grinch Captured******

On December 24th, 2020, St. Clair County deputies managed to apprehend The Grinch on a Felony charge of Attempting to Steal Christmas. There was not a bond set, and The Grinch will stay in custody until after Christmas. 

The arrest was made after St. Clair County deputies responded to a call for service in regards to an individual conspiring to steal Christmas on Mount Crumpit. 

Upon arrival, the deputies made contact with the Grinch, who claimed that he hated Christmas, and had intent on making sure that it was not celebrated this year.

Sheriff Scott A. Keeler and the entire staff of St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office would like everyone to know that Christmas is safe this year, and that we wish you all a Merry Christmas!

Update: Two more charged in Lamar homicide

On Tuesday, December 23rd, two additional individuals were charged with 2nd degree homicide as a result of the investigation into the July 13th, 2020, homicide of Terry Harless in Lamar Mo. No further arrests are expected at this time. 

Tre Ackerson, 26, of Joplin Mo was formally charged and is in custody at the Jasper County jail. He was in custody for unrelated charges when this warrant was served.

A warrant has been issued for David W. Morris, 33, of Duenweg Mo. He is not in custody at this time and is being sought by law enforcement. 

If anyone knows his location, please contact your local law enforcement, or the Lamar Police Department at 417-682-3546. The David Morris picture is from a previous arrest.

News from the Sac Osage Electric Cooperative

Members have reported getting calls from someone claiming to be with Sac Osage when they are not in any way affiliated with the company.

Please be aware that we do not call members in search of personal information. If you have any doubts that who you are talking to is from Sac Osage, hang up and cal 1-800-876-2701.

El Dorado Springs man arrested in Bates County on a failure to appear in court warrant

On 12/22/20 the Bates County Sheriff's Office arrested 39 year old John J. Cox of El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

Mr. Cox was arrested for 1.) Failure to appear warrant - Original Charges Unlawful use of a weapon.

John J. Cox was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently being held on a $15,000 cash/surety bond.

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Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Obituary - Marjorie Lee (Weems) Wilson

Marjorie Wilson, age 84, formerly of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away in Salina, Kansas. Marjorie was born the daughter of Foster G. and Jemmie M. Easley Weems in Pleasanton, Kansas on November 3, 1936. Marjorie enjoyed sewing, water skiing in her younger days, dancing, going on cruises and watching her favorite television show, Blue Bloods. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Wilson, long time companion, LeRoy Artman, a brother, Bill Weems, four sisters, Betty Cox, Dorothy Daggett, Wanda Staton and Carol Strode. Marjorie is survived by two sons, Dennis Weems and David Wilson, eleven grandchildren, Brent Weems, Christopher Weems, Ryan Weems, Amber Bradley, Mikayla Wilson, Ashley Leeson, Joseph Hunt, Jerome Brown, Jeremy Brown, Jerrett Brown, Joshua Brown and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. 

Burial will be in the Littell Cemetery. Marjorie will lie in state on Sunday, December 27th from noon until 6:30 pm. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Henry County Health Center confirms 11 new positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation of 11 more positive cases of COVID-19. Clinton-8, Calhoun-1, Urich-1 and Montrose-1. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 1554.

All contact tracing has commenced and all parties that have had close contact are being notified. HCHC continues to encourage residents to practice social distancing, washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or more, and to remain home if you are sick.

The CDC continues to recommend that individuals to wear a face covering when you are in public, and are unable to social distance, to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Obituary - Larry Floyd Fowler

Larry Floyd Fowler passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Freemen Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. He was born the third of six children to Floyd and Mildred (Norwood) Fowler.

He married the love of his life, Mary Frances (Watkins) on June 26, 1959. Mary's advanced Alzheimer's required her placement in a facility that separated the “Forever Honeymooners” after 61 plus years of marriage. Larry suffered a variety of serious health issues over the past few years, but the family sadly witnessed him die of a broken heart from this separation. He did look forward to being reunited with his bride and living forever in Jehovah's Kingdom.

Many people will remember Larry and Mary, fondly, as the couple that could be guaranteed to be the first, and last, couple on the dance floor. It was pure joy to watch them dance as they made it look so fluid and easy. The family will testify that the world was their dance floor as it was a common sight to see them dancing in their kitchen, living room, barn, or back yard. The only thing they needed was music and preferably a floor that was slick, just, not too slick!

To this union were born five children. Terry (Tami) Fowler of Hillsdale, KS. Larry (DaLynne) Fowler of Nevada, MO. Perry (Kelly) Fowler of Sheldon, MO. Sherry (David) Lindsay of Nevada, MO. And Mary Jane (Larry) McHenry of Nevada, MO. They had also accumulated Sixteen Grandchildren and Twenty-Seven Great-Grandchildren.

Larry was a lifelong farmer by profession. In addition to running a business on the side, he partnered with two of his brothers, Clinton and Kerry in Row Crop Farming and a Cattle operation. He also owned and operated Fowler's Liquid Feed, which provided liquid feed supplements for cattle. He spent his entire life on the farm with his parents and siblings. Even when he was doing something different, his heart was always on the Farm. He took great pride in residing on the same Farm his parents had established and was very honored when it was acknowledged as a Missouri Century Farm.

He also enjoyed his tractors. He participated in numerous Antique Tractor pulls over the years and had a vast collection of Toy and Pedal tractors.

Larry served on the Milo Volunteer Fire Department and made countless friends through that organization over the years. He will be missed by many.

He was a past Sheldon School Board Member in addition to serving on the Sheldon Picnic Association board.

He was an amazing Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa and Uncle. Spending time with his family (and being ornery to the kids with a mischievous laugh) was one of his greatest joys. (Both the trait and laugh he inherited from his mother!)

Larry was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his Wife, Mary. Two sisters, Helen Leininger, Sheldon, MO, Janice (Tom) Lundberg, Wichita, KS and Three brothers, Clinton (Kathy) Fowler, Sheldon, MO, Ed (Jeannie) Fowler, Nevada, MO, and Kerry (Lynn) Fowler, Sheldon, MO. He is also survived by his children, Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, several Cousins, numerous Nieces and Nephews and a Host of Friends.

The Family will host an outdoor Celebration of Life on Monday, December 28th at the family farm at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in his name to the Milo Fire Department c/o Ferry Funeral Home. A register book will be available for signing at funeral home during regular business hours.

Obituary - Karen Ann Frost

Karen Ann Frost, 57, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Services will be scheduled at a later date.

A full obituary will be posted when it is available.

Appleton City area news

​December 23, 2020

 

St. Clair Co. Health Department reports there have now been over 509COVID cases with 12 deaths in the county. AC had 17 new cases last week for a total of 121 cases. This count does not include the nursing homes. According to the Health Department, due to people in the community spreading this disease, it has now come into the elderly care facilities. Hospitalizations are happening more frequently. They ask people to please stop running around, having parties, get togethers and visiting family and friends. One visit is all it takes. You should wear masks, social distance, wash your hands often and stay home! Don't go to work sick. Stop the spread!

 

If you have been in close contact with a person known to have Coronavirus or if you have recently traveled to an area with ongoing spread of Coronavirus, as well as experiencing fever, cough, or trouble breathing and need medical attention, please call Ellett Memorial Hospital at 660-476-5219, OR AC Rural Health Clinic at 660-476-2121 TO ALERT STAFF PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL!   

 

Appleton City City Hall will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday December 25 for Christmas. They will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon New Year’s Eve and closed on New Year’s Day.

 

FarmHouse Kitchen and Sumo's Pub will be closed December 22 until January 5. 

 

St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association would like to wish everyone a Happy Holidays and a Joyful New Year!  St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association will be auctioning off a Gallagher TW-3 Weigh Scale Set and Alleyway Load Bar Set at Wheeler's Livestock Auction on January 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.  All Proceeds will go to support the St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Scholarship Fund.

 

Sesquicentennial Souvenirs would make great Christmas gifts for all ages. They can be purchased from committee members or at Community First Bank. Orders may be placed for pickup at the bank. Call or text Denice at 660-492-3180 or email acmolampkin@yahoo.com

 

In 2021, you can start on the road to better health with the MU Extension Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program, an eight-week course of one-hour, twice-weekly classes. The evidence-based program is built on simple, strength-building exercises that will improve balance, health and state of mind. It is not strenuous weight-lifting. You’ll start at a level that’s right for you. No one is too inactive to participate. Building strength promotes quality of life and independence, especially for adults over age 60. Classes are available in Pettis, Henry and Benton County. Henry and Benton County are offering in-person Stay Strong Stay Healthy (SSSH) Level I courses starting February 8. SSSH–1 exercises are all completed sitting or standing behind a chair and can be adapted to accommodate participants requiring support resources such as canes, walkers and wheelchairs. Pettis County Extension is offering a more advanced Virtual class on Zoom that will help participants develop more strength for everyday life.  This course requires floor exercises, a yoga mat and an internet connection by phone or computer that can connect to ZOOM.  Registration for all classes is $50. Info for each class is: Pettis County – SSSH Level 2 (on-line with Zoom) Mondays and Wednesdays January 11- March 3 10:30 – 11:30 am (Orientation session Wednesday January 6) To register, go to https://extension.missouri.edu/events/stay-strong-stay-healthy-level-2-online, Benton County – SSSH Level 1 (Warsaw Methodist Church - 154 W. Washington, Warsaw MO 65355) Monday & Wednesday February 8 - March 31 2-3 pm. To register contact the Benton County MU Extension Center at bentonco@missouri.edu or call 660-438-5012 or register on-line at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/stay-strong-stay-healthy-level-1-benton-county-1608237008, Henry County – SSSH Level 1 (Henry County Museum Lobby - 203 W. Franklin, Clinton, MO 64735) Monday and Thursday February 8 – April 1 9-10 am. To register contact the Henry County MU Extension Center at henryco@missouri.edu or call 660-885-5556 or register on-line at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/stay-strong-stay-healthy-level-1-henry-county-1608236741, Face coverings are required in face-to-face courses and social distancing, surface sanitization and individualized equipment (hand and ankle weights) strategies are used.

 

The Sesquicentennial Poster Contest is open to anyone age from 3rd grade to beyond retirement age. The deadline is January 31, 2021. Categories will include both free hand art and computer generated art. The art must be about “Appleton City Past or Present”. Everyone may participate by encouraging artists in the AC area to create and enter a poster. You can get guidelines and entry forms from school art teachers or call 660-476-5857 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. or email acmolampkin@yahoo.com

 

“The Little Apple” was started by the A. C. Economic Development as way of informing residents of news and events sponsored by area businesses and organizations.  Items of a clearly personal nature, such as birthdays, anniversaries, awards (not group sponsored), personal sales and the like are not accepted for publication.  Please email articles for “The Little Apple” to dcp81@embarqmail.com by Tuesday evenings or bring them to Dr. Payton’s office to be included in that week’s edition.  To receive "The Little Apple" free by e-mail, send your e-mail address to dcp81@embarqmail.com  If you have changed your previous email address, you are asked to send the current address, so the list can be updated.

 

Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for January 2021 2020.  Call 660-476-2111 for appointments: Jan 6- Upper GI, Colonoscopy- Dr. Namin, Jan 7 – OB/GYN-Dr. Kallberg, Jan 8 – Ortho-Dr. Gray, Jan 13 -Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis, Jan 14 - Rheumatology, Dr. Tay, Jan 20- Upper GI, Colonoscopy- Dr. Namin Jan 27 – Ortho-Dr. Gray, Jan 27 –Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Jan 28 -Rheumatology, Dr. Tay.

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dec 23-Jan 5  Christmas break at AC Schools

Jan 11-16   ACHS Invitational Varsity Basketball Tournament