Obituary - Robert Lee Jefferson

Robert Lee Jefferson, 93, of Foxwood Springs, Raymore, MO, passed away at home September 29, 2021, of natural causes, four years to the day following the death of his wife, Joan. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Monday, October 4, 2021 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). 

A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Monday, also at the chapel. Burial will follow in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Missouri Palliative and Hospice Care. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Bob was born April 20, 1928, at Mankato, Minn., to Anna and Leo Jefferson. He was the only surviving child of two children. He graduated from Rapidan High School in Rapidan, Minn., followed by service in the U.S. Army, from 1950 – 1953, stationed in Alaska and Colorado Springs, where he met his future wife, Joan McGuire of Butler, Mo, and they married on May 10, 1953, at the Virginia United Methodist Church of Bates County, Mo. They moved to Minnesota, where they had two children: Lee Ann and Mark, before moving to Ames, Iowa, and then to Freeman, Mo., in 1978.

Bob worked in the early years in farming, as county assessor and had a career with the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development as an appraiser. He pursued life-long passions for farming, woodworking, gardening and bird watching, as well as community service in Freeman, Mo., and as treasurer of the rural water district.

Bob is survived his daughter, Lee Ann Knudsen, of Farmington, Pa., son, Mark, of Lee’s Summit, Mo. and granddaughter, Mark’s daughter, Jenna Jefferson, of Bellevue, Wa.

The family wishes to extend its heartfelt gratitude for all the friends and family that made Robert Jefferson’s life a joy, and suggest contributions be made to Kansas City Hospice, which team provided the most excellent care and counsel in a most difficult time.

Obituary - Joyce Nadine Swager (Clark) Foxworth

Joyce Nadine Swager (Clark) Foxworth, age 73 of Butler, Mo. (formally of Foster, Mo.) passed away after a long battle of cancer on September 28, 2021 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Cremation with a memorial service to be held Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the Double Branch Christian Church, Butler, Missouri. 

A visitation will be held prior to the service from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday, also at the church. Arrangements entrusted to the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Joyce was born on November 15, 1947 in Baxter Springs, Kansas the daughter of William Swager and Nadine Canady. She was a homemaker most of her life where she also would babysit. Through babysitting, she had a hand in many different children’s lives. Joyce always had a love for children, which lead her to working at Hume School as a Teacher’s Aid. She later was a fill in Post Master which lead to her taking the permanent Post Master position at Foster Post Office until she retired. 

After retirement, Joyce enjoyed traveling and fishing. Joyce always loved to grow flowers along with watching for birds at her bird feeders. She is proceeded in death by her parents, her first husband, Alan Clark along with her second husband Charles Foxworth, and one brother David Swager. Joyce is survived by her children, Tony Clark and wife Sherry of Nevada, Mo., Perry Clark and wife Lisa and Kristi Gaylord and husband Richard, all of Butler, Mo. Four Grandkids, Renae Duncan and husband Skylar, Duane Gaylord and wife Ashley, Alan Clark, and Kadan Jackson, along with one Great Grandson Brendan Gaylord. She is also survived by two brothers, Jimmy Swager and wife Vickie and Bill Swager and wife Liz along with one sister Patricia Curry along with many other friends and family. 

One arrested on warrant after traffic stop in Butler

On September 30th around 11:45 a.m. the Butler Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Bear Stop on west Ft. Scott Street in Butler.

A passenger in the vehicle 41 year old Owen J. Raymond was arrested for two Bates County Sheriff's Office Warrant for 2nd Degree Property Damage and 2nd Degree Assault.

Mr. Raymond was taken into custody and transported to the Bates County Jail where he was placed on a $10,000 cash/surety bond.

Copyright Mid America Live News 
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.

Obituary - Vickie Kay Ringwood

Vickie Kay (Budd) Ringwood, age 61, Butler, MO passed away peacefully after a long courageous fight with cancer on Monday, September 27, 2021. Vickie was born February 3, 1960 in Independence, MO.

Vickie graduated from Blue Springs High School in 1978. She married her high school sweetheart, Bruce Ringwood, and they celebrated 43 years together before her passing. Bruce and Vickie moved to Salt Lake City, UT in 1979 where two of their four children, Amie and Kasie, were born. They returned to Blue Springs, in 1982 where they added two additional children, Bruce Todd and Mitchell, to their family.

Vickie was involved in the family business, as well as having worked at other jobs throughout her life. She was actively involved in her church and served as the Relief Society President and was also involved in many other callings. Vickie’s greatest passion was raising her children and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting and doing other crafts for her family and friends. Vickie will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and everyone whose lives she touched.

In addition to her husband Bruce, she is survived by four children, Amie, Kasie, Bruce Todd and Mitchell; ten grandchildren, Ellie, Ikani, Mylie, Jonnie, Penny, Piper, Haddison, Levi, Jerzie, and Henry; her father, Fredrick E. Budd and stepmother, Lynn Budd; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Kay Green, and a brother, Michael Sterling Budd.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Nevada with Bishop Tim Claypool officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the Family c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, Missouri.

Obituary - Clayton Eldon “Pete” Wolford

Clayton Eldon “Pete” Wolford age 78 of Adrian, Missouri passed away on September 29, 2021. A visitation will held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm Satruday, also at the funeral home. Cremation will follow services. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Pete was born January 17, 1943 in Bakersfield, California the son of Clayton and Polly Wolford. He was united in marriage to Margaret S.Overturf on February 9, 1972. Pete was a very selfless man who would give anybody anything that he had. If you needed a place to stay his door was always open. In life he enjoyed old westerns, John Wayne, playing poker, auctions, races, and listening to his son in laws play music. His kids and grandkids were his pride and joy. He was very proud of everyone of them and they were all his “babies”. He had many stories to tell about his life and the many experiences he encountered in his early years as he worked in the oilfields of California. Later in life he started his own company “Precision Hydraulics” where he worked with his two brothers until he retired.

Pete was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years Margaret Wolford, 2 sons Eldon and George Wolford, 4 sisters, 4 brothers, and his parents. He is survived by his children – Phillip and wife Pat Eskew of Louisiana, Jeff Overturf of Arkansas, Clayton Wolford and wife Kelly of Warsaw, Missouri, Tiffany Turner of Butler, Missouri, David Wolford of Adrian, Missouri, Dwayne Wolford of Liberty, Missouri, Michelle Parks of Belton, Missouri, Tommy Wolford of Ballard, Missouri, Virginia and husband Doug Nelson of Adrian, Missouri, Rose and Husband Tim Hickey of California, and Sue and husband Steve Nelson of Adrian, Missouri. Two sisters Suzi Scaparro of Oregon, and Joann Talent of California. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Human remains found in El Dorado Springs

On September 29, 2021, officers responded to the 1300 block of South First Street, El Dorado Springs, concerning human remains. 

Upon arrival officers located human skeletal remains in an undeveloped area of the city.

The remains were removed by the Cedar County Coroner's Office and are pending identification. The Cedar County Sheriff's Office and Investigators of the Missouri State Highway Patrol are assisting in the investigation. 

Anyone with information concerning this investigation is encouraged to call 417-876-TIPS (8477).

RELEASED BY:
JARROD D. SCHIERECK
Chief of Police

Obituary - James A. “Bus” Faith

James A. “Bus” Faith, 94, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at his home in Nevada. Born on October 15, 1926, in Montevallo, Mo., to James William and Ruth Ethel (Bright) Faith, he was known to almost everyone as “Bus”, a nickname earned from his father for always ‘moving around like a little bus’.

Bus grew up in Montevallo and attended the one-room schoolhouse on the Town Square through the 8th grade. He went on to attend El Dorado Springs High School in El Dorado Springs, Mo. and graduated in 1944.

In January of 1945, Bus enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and attended the legendary boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. Recognized for his superior skills, Bus continued at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, famously known for its elite combat training programs. After successfully completing these training programs, the Marines decided to give Bus a taste of the West Coast and he was sent to Sea School, MCRD San Diego to continue his weapons training. Then, Bus was deployed to World War II where he served honorably as an Admiral’s Orderly, while stationed aboard USS Estes (AGC 12).

After the war ended and Bus was no longer needed on active duty, he returned home to Nevada, Mo. However, Bus took the Marine motto to heart: Semper Fidelis (“Always Faithful”) and in August of 1946, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve. Bus also began working in construction, most notably at Cottey College Reeves Hall where the brick and mortar he laid still stands today.

Bus had a very strong work ethic, felt a constant draw to public service, and everyone in town knew he was incredibly dependable, but above all, he was a good friend. Which is why no one was surprised when Bus became a City of Nevada Police Officer. Friends described his style as fair and funny, since Bus always liked to make someone smile to brighten their day – even if they were getting a speeding ticket!

Somewhere between working construction and policing the streets, a lovely lady – Diana – caught his eye. Soon after, Diana Lee Stone and Bus Faith were married on June 24, 1950. The newlyweds wouldn’t have much time to settle into married life, though, because Bus, being a Marine Corps Reservist, was called back to active duty in September of 1950.

He shipped out immediately to Korea where he was on the frontlines for almost a year at the end of the brutal Chosin Reservoir Campaign. Bus was a Marine Sergeant Machine Gunner with Weapons Company 3rd Battalion 7th Marines – 1st Marine Division. Out of the 240 Marines that Bus went with into battle, only 37 returned home; Bus was one of the 37. Our family called it “a miracle” that he made it back home - a Christmas miracle.

On December 25, 1951, at 6:00 A.M., Bus drove into the Nevada Town Square. Like the old song goes, Bus had promised “I’ll be home for Christmas”, and he kept his promise. Despite battling a terrible overnight ice storm and going through two sets of snow chains on the tires, nothing was going to keep him from making it home. (Odds are, if you were close to “Buster” you have heard that story 15 or 20 times, and the ice gets worse each time he tells the story; but somehow, that only made us love him more.)

If you were to ask Bus what he was most proud of in life, his answer would always be his kids, Janet and Jimmy, and making sure they both got college degrees. (And they did!) Then, once the grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along, Bus would beam with pride and tell story after story.

Bus was also lucky enough to get a second chance at love later in life when he met and married Carol Menan in Miami, Oklahoma. Ever the Valentine’s Day romantic, Bus married Carol on February 14, 1998. Carol quietly and consistently showed her unwavering love for Bus as she continued to care for him with gentle compassion during his final days.

Many will remember Bus for his 16 years as the elected Vernon County Treasurer, or for being a volunteer firefighter, but everyone will probably remember him from the Nevada Elks Club. He joined in February of 1952 and proudly proclaimed his status as their oldest member. Bus treasured spending his Thursday afternoons with his Elks “NASCAR Bunch” and his family takes great comfort in knowing he had such happy times with his friends even at the end of his life. Everyone has a “story” of Bus at the Elks Club, and his family can’t wait to hear all of them! He will also be remembered for his farming – crates and crates and crates of fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. He was born with green thumbs and loved using his hands to grow things on his farm.

When people think of Bus Faith, they will likely see the image of him behind the wheel of a dump truck smiling and waving as he hauled rock all over Vernon County. He was always happiest driving around town, delivering rock to customers and visiting about whatever happened to be going on in town.

Bus is survived by his wife, Carol Faith, of the home. He is also survived by his daughter, Janet Guthrie (John Allen) of Nevada, Mo.; his son, Jim Faith (Tricia) of Wichita, Kans.; and stepdaughters, Vickie Floyd (Larry) of Kansas City, Mo.; Alecia Johnson, Dickson, Tenn.; Rebekah Foley, Delinda Johnson and Christin Johnson of Nevada, Mo.

Blessed with large family that loved him, Bus is survived by many grandchildren and even more step grandchildren; just to name a few: Lana Faith Newman (husband Craig, children Olivia and Sam) and Ron Faith (children Phoenix, Raymond, and Tabitha) of Phoenix, Ariz.; Erica Guthrie (Alan Johnson) of Kansas City, Mo. and Marci Townsend (husband Michael, children Claire and Lanie) of Overland Park, Kans.; and Marcus Baysinger of Wichita, Kans. Survivors also include nieces and nephews, Nancy Faith Doutey (Matt), Vicki Faith, Bob Faith (Muffie), Jimmy Oslin, and Jason Oslin. Bus was preceded in death by his brother Robert V. Faith and sister Maxine Faith Oslin.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Olive Branch Cemetery Branch Cemetery in Milo, MO with Dr. Kevin Daugherty officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Friday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in his memory to BPOE Elks #564 in Nevada c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Harrisonville Police seeking public assistance

Harrisonville Police needs your help making sure this young man is safe. We are trying to find Brady Waughtal, a 17-year-old male from Harrisonville.

Brady was last seen on 09-30-2021 at about 1:00am in the 900 block of Garden Way. Brady has red hair, blue eyes is 5’09” and 135 lbs. Brady has tattoos on his left arm and shoulder and on his right leg.

If you have information about Brady’s location, please contact Detective Arbuckle at (816)380-3621 or your local law enforcement agency.

UPDATE: Brady has been found safe. Thank you, everyone who called and gave us information.

Harrisonville football game now set for Saturday at noon!

There's been a date change for this week's Harrisonville Wildcat football game vs. Center. The game will now be played on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 12p.m.

The change was necessary due to COVID protocols at Center. This is a conference game, so admission is $5/adults; senior citizens and students are free. Payment will made at the gate.

Please note that Center does not allow anyone to enter the game after the 3rd quarter and there is no re-entry to the game if you leave.

Also, no fans are allowed on the field after the game. See the map for visitor parking. The game will be livestreamed on

4teez -

https://www.youtube.com/4teez.

Good morning Countywide Disposal Customers,

Good morning Countywide Disposal Customers,

Earth Day has passed but we should practice these safeguards daily. Let's help keep our environment clean and free from litter and debris.

Please remember to bag your loose garbage before placing it in your cart. Bagging the garbage helps in several ways:

* Keeps vermin and rodents out of the trash.

* Cart dumps cleaner at the road with no spillage.

* Helps haulers keep the garbage in the truck.

* Keeps trash from blowing in neighborhoods and reducing litter.

Thank you everyone for your help to keep the community clean!

The Little Apple 9/29

The large item dumpsters will be out at the City Barn September 28 - 30, 2021. There is one for electronics and then another for other acceptable items. This is a service that Countywide Disposal partners with the City to provide twice per year for their water/trash service customers.

Montrose Athletic Booster Club's Kickin’ Chicken Fundraiser Dinner will be Sunday, October 17 from 11:00-2:00 (or until sold out) at Montrose High School. Curbside to go service ONLY. $12 per plate includes Perryman's fried chicken (choice of white or dark meat), cheesy mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, and chocolate sheet cake. Sorry NO Special Orders and NO children’s menu. Proceeds benefit all athletic teams at MHS.

Girl’s Day Out is scheduled for October 10, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please come join the staff of Ellett Memorial Hospital for their 4th Annual Breast Cancer Wellness & Awareness Day. You can receive your pre-registered annual mammogram by Diagnostic Imaging Center Mobile Coach, win door prizes, gather information, local vendors, support others and recognize survivors. There will be Breast Cancer speakers sharing their life stories and talking about genetics and facts of Breast Cancer., A light lunch will be served and treats to indulge! Shirt orders will be taken until September 24. Contact April Loney or Julee Snyder at EMH 660-476-2111 with questions on scheduling your mammogram or shirt questions.

There will be a 4-H informational open house on Thursday, September 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the commons area of the Osceola High School. This will be a come and go event to provide information to families and individuals interested in 4-H. Come learn about what 4-H is really about - growing confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills.

A fish fry benefit fundraiser for Stony Creek, Walnut and Shady Lawn Schools will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. October 1 at the Fair Haven Park near Harwood, MO. The menu includes fried fish and hush puppies, baked beans, cole slaw and homemade bread and butter. Freshly cranked ice cream and homemade pies (baked by the community ladies) will be served for dessert. Fair Haven Park is located on Hwy C, 8 miles north of Walker, MO

St. Clair Co Health Department reports 1104 positive cases and 21 current cases as of September 27. Appleton City has had 13 positive cases from August 23 to September 26. More information is available at http://www.scchcmo.net/covid-2.html.

DbarJ Quilts etc., Rockville MO, is having a drawing for a patriotic quilt to be given to a veteran on Veteran's Day. Any veteran can add their name, or have someone add your name to the drawing. There is no cost to have your name in the drawing, as you have already paid the price. Just come to the quilt shop and sign your name and a phone number where you can be reached, or give the information to Marge Zink.

As winter approaches, proper nutritional and reproductive management will lead to optimum cattle operation productivity and profitability. Therefore, MU Extension Livestock Specialists are working together to provide fall beef cattle producer management workshops on the evenings of October 21 in Stockton, Mo. (Stockton Christian Church Activity Center, 713 West St., Stockton, Mo. 65785) and October 28 in Nevada, Mo. (Vernon County Fairgrounds Centennial Hall, 1488 Ashland St., Nevada, Mo. 64772) beginning a 6:30 p. m. each evening. Workshops will cover winter cattle nutrition and reproduction management strategies. Topics covered by MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist will include: Cattle supplementation and nutritional management, Cattle reproductive management as fall calving cow breeding season approaches and Pros and cons of fall and or spring calving season. Workshops are free to the public but please register by October 20 for the Stockton, Mo. workshop or by October 27 for the Nevada, Mo. workshop. To register for the Stockton workshop, contact the Cedar County MU Extension Center at (417) 276-3313 or online at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/fall-beef-cattle-producers-workshop-stockton-mo. To register for the Nevada, workshop, contact the Vernon County MU Extension Center at (417) 448-2560 or online at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/fall-beef-cattle-producers-workshop-nevada-mo. For all other questions or more information on the workshop contact Davis at (417) 276-3313 or by email at davismp@missouri.edu.

Ellett Memorial Hospital offers outpatient specialist services for October. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Oct 6– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Oct 7 – OB/GYN, Dr. Kallberg, Oct 8 – Ortho-Dr. Gray, Oct 13 - Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis, Oct 14 Rheumatology, Dr. Tay, Oct 21 – Podiatry- Dr. Ciaramello, Oct 27 – Ortho – Dr. Gray, Oct 27 – Ophthalmology – Dr. Soni, Oct 28 – Rheumatology – Dr. Tay

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.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sept 28-30 Large item dumpsters will be out at the City Barn for AC water/trash service customers

Sept 30 PTO Meeting at 6:15 p.m. at Hudson R-IX and Student Performance at 7:00 p.m.

Sept 30 4H informational open house 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the commons area of the Osceola High School

Oct 1 Benefit Fish Fry at Fair Haven Park

Oct 10 Girl’s Day Out from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ellett Memorial Hospital

Ducks Unlimited tower shoot

The Bates County Ducks Unlimited Chapter and Little Sprague Gundogs and Game Birds would like to invite you to a pheasant tower shoot on October 9th at 1:00.

For $300 you get one of 40 spots. We will release 500 pheasants! Your shotgun shells and a meal after the event are included in your fee!

Anyone who participates in this event will be entered into a gun raffle that night for a new Savage A22 rifle!

After the event, we plan to provide raffle and auction opportunities for merchandise and prizes!

Come join us for a lot of fun and help us to support a great local business and our mission of conserving habitat for future generations!

Contact Austin King at 816-572-0981

Austin King
Little Sprague Gundogs & Gamebirds
Rich Hill, MO

Clinton School District Covid-19 Update:

The Clinton School District has received confirmation of 1 positive case of COVID-19 at Clinton High School. This brings the total number of active cases to 11.

The Henry County Health Center is in the process of conducting contact tracing, most of which is complete.

The District has been in constant communication, and cooperating fully, with the Henry County Health Center as they perform the necessary contact tracing and we will continue to follow their guidance.

The Henry County Health Center is responsible for contacting students/staff who need to quarantine due to close contact with the individual who tested positive. If you are not contacted by the Henry County Health Center or the school district instructing your child to quarantine, your child can continue to attend school.

The Clinton School District is following cleaning and disinfecting procedures so that schools can remain open.

Clinton School District students, staff, and community members should continue to use the Daily Self-Screening Checklist and should stay home if displaying symptoms of COVID-19.

As we navigate situations such as this, please be assured that the health and safety of our students and staff are of utmost importance.

If you should have any questions, please contact your child’s school nurse or the Henry County Health Center (660-885-8193).

You only turn 104 once!

This sweet lady is celebrating her 104th Birthday on Saturday! If you have a moment and want to send well wishes the activity director is having a card shower for her!

Let's show her some well deserved love on her big day! Mail cards to Cara Anderson c/o Medicalodges Butler 103 E Nursery, Butler, Missouri 64730.

Happy Birthday to you Ms Anderson!!

Stealing reported in Lowry City

On Saturday, September 25, 2021, St. Clair County deputies responded to a call for service at Twin Oaks Harbor in reference to a stealing. Upon arrival, the victim stated that someone stole his dirt bike and go-cart from his property. The stolen property was valued at $3,800.00.

After making contact with an employee of Twin Oaks Harbor that had reported seeing someone drive the go-cart after it had been stolen, the deputy was able to get a description and location of the possible subject. The deputy made contact with Sabastian Thomas, 19, Lowry City, and observed the stolen items on his property.

Sabastian was arrested for Stealing a Motor vehicle, as well as a prior warrant out of St. Clair County for 2nd Degree Trespassing. The bond for the St. Clair County warrant was $15,000.00 cash only.

El Dorado Springs man injured in semi truck rollover accident

On September 29th around 9:36p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle semi truck rollover accident on Missouri 82 Highway near Roscoe, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2000 Peterbilt driven by 64 year old Dennis M. Spiva of El Dorado Springs, Missouri ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned.

Mr. Spiva sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210513059

Welcome to the Wildcat Family

Welcome to the #WildcatFamily

Help us welcome Ben Killingsworth to the #WildcatFamily. He is the new district technology hardware/software specialist.

Ben graduated from Parkview High School in Springfield. He started working for Springfield Public Schools in 2009 as a "road tech" traveling from school to school fixing issues and installing software. Most recently, he held an IT role at a hospital in Nevada Mo.

Ben and his wife moved to Harrisonville four years ago just after his first daughter was born, “We have family in the area and loved the look of the town. My daughter has started pre-k and I am excited to be this close. I wanted to work in the district because I have always heard great things about the people that make up this community and staff and I feel privileged to be a part of it.”

Ben and his wife Suzanne and two daughters, Samantha, age 4, and Adaline, age 2. And they are expecting their third girl, Cora, at the end of November.

In his free time, he enjoys woodworking, trying out new gadgets, and being a Dad. Please give a warm Harrisonville Wildcat welcome to Ben!

Stealing reported in Appleton City

On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, deputies responded to a call for service at Zink Motors in reference to a stealing. 

Upon making contact with the victim, she stated that someone had stolen catalytic converter off of a truck that they were working on. 

The deputy asked to see the surveillance video at the time of the stealing and the victim agreed. The deputy observed a small Chevrolet hatchback car occupied by two men. 

A report was taken and evidence was collected. The investigation is ongoing and there is nothing further at this time.

Obituary - Kenneth Paul Luther

Kenneth Paul Luther, age 71, of Drexel, Missouri, passed away on September 28, 2021 in Kansas City, Kansas.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, Missouri.

Kenneth was born in Terrell, Texas on January 2, 1950 to Kenneth M. Luther and Jewel Lee (Rutherford) Luther. After graduating high school Kenneth furthered his education and achieved his Bachelor of Arts at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri. In the late fall of 1976 he was joined in marriage with his wife Edaleen (Norris) on November 27th. Their union was blessed with one daughter, Tammy. Kenneth was a computer programmer by trade. He worked for twenty-two years as the owner of DCustom System Designs. In life Kenneth loved to travel anywhere he could, taking photos, and watching birds, squirrels, chickens, and other animals.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth M. Luther and Jewel Lee Luther.

He is survived by his loving wife of over forty-five years, Edaleen Luther; daughter, Tammy Shore (Darren); brother, Tom Luther (Cherry); sister, Madeline Blando (John); three grandchildren, Christopher Allaman (Sarah), Kayla Marsh (Lucas), and Brianna Woodruff (Trenton); and five great grandchildren, Braylen, Brooklyn, Axel, Jace, and Emersyn.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Fred H. Davis

Fred H. Davis, of Harrisonville, MO died on September 26, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. While born in Topeka, he spent most of his growing up years on a farm north of Rossville, Kansas. Being a farm-boy, he learned the value of hard work. He developed a love for singing while driving a tractor, he said, because tractors in those days did not have radios. Later he sang solos at Christian gatherings and was a song leader in more than one church.

He came to personal faith in Christ through Topeka Youth For Christ while still in high school. After graduating from Rossville Rural High School in 1962, he attended Kansas State University where he graduated with a degree in Chemistry and Secondary Education. He was active in Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) at K-State and was chapter president his senior year. He also attended numerous IVCF camps at Bear Trap Ranch in Colorado Springs; Urbana Missionary Conferences in Champagne, IL, etc.

Fred had a contagious sense of humor and a laugh where his face would turn red and his shoulders shake. He was like an old pair of shoes that wore extremely well.

He was also mechanically inclined and loved to tinker and fix things, especially cars. Once he rebuilt the carburetor on his car, and when he put the lid over the carburetor air filter, unbeknown to him, a fly got trapped inside the carburetor and the head of the fly got sucked into one of the fuel inlets which hindered the flow of gas and made the car run rough. After trying unsuccessfully numerous times to solve the problem Fred finally took it to a professional mechanic who discovered what happened. He never did live that down.

Fred later attended Midwestern Baptists Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO and became music director and educational director at several Baptist churches. During this time he met Ruth Krauss and they were married in August of 1969. In August they celebrated their 52th anniversary. She survives in Harrisonville, MO.

Fred was way ahead of the curve when it came to computers. He started his own computer type-setting business where he would do business cards, fliers, brochures and about anything printed for individuals or businesses.

He and Ruth enjoyed traveling to visit family in Kansas and Texas, as well as attending Christian concerts at Silver Dollar City and in Kansas City. Their "best ever" trip was to Israel a few years ago.

One of the most life-changing things in Fred’s life occurred when he attended Focus Seminary in Kansas City, which was a personal-growth seminar patterned after a similar seminar founded by “Dr. Phil” McGraw (before he became a TV celebrity). Soon another similar, but more Christian-based seminar, began in Kansas City called Grace Adventure. Fred was on the leadership team of Grace Adventure for many years, where he impacted literally hundreds of lives. He was dearly loved.

After semi-retiring from Grace Adventure, he worked part time for the Ford dealership in Harrisonville delivering and picking up cars from all around the country. He helped plant the Abiding Love Baptist Church in Harrisonville and was its first pastor. He and Ruth later joined and became active members at First Baptist Church in Lee’s Summit.

A graveside celebration of life service for Fred will be held at the Rossville Cemetery, about 20 miles west of Topeka, at a later date to be announced.

Memorial gifts in remembrance of Fred may be sent Samaritan’s Purse. you can find giving information online at samaritanspurse.org. Thank you, and please keep Ruth in your prayers.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

Obituary - Linda Kay Klee

Linda Kay Klee, age 79, Mound City, Kansas passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. She was born in Norton, Kansas on October 3, 1941 the daughter of Timothy and Dorothy McAdams Ward. She was married to Henry Fredrick Klee in Steele City, Nebraska. To this union, four children were born. Over her lifetime, Linda lived in Barnes, Kansas, Steele City, Nebraska, Beatrice, Nebraska, North Pole, Alaska, and Mound City, Kansas. She attended the Mound City United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing cards, reading and crocheting.

She worked as a site manager for Linn County Congregate Meals. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Carrie Lynn Klee, and a brother, Carl Dean Ward. Linda is survived by two sons, William Timothy Klee(Carol Lisa), and Gregory Scott Klee(Cynthia), a daughter, Mary Jo Wheeler(Robert), two brothers, Richard and Douglas Klopfenstein, a sister, Carol Klopfenstein, nine grandchildren, Amee, Kellee(Kristin), Jamee, Leslie, Emmlynn, Michael(Sarah), Kathryn(Scott), Christopher and Nicholas, and two great grandchildren, Aylee and Coryn.

Memorial service will be 11 am Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 pm Friday at the Mound City Chapel. Inurnment will be in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the ALS Association, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, Kansas 66056. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Road work in Appleton City set for the 1st week of October

Beginning the 1st week of October, Vance Brothers will be working on the city streets from Hickory street east on the north & south sides of Hwy 52.

While they are here, they will also be working on the Poplar street and 4th street intersection.

Please use caution. - City of Appleton City

Dear Hume R-8 School District Parents

With our numbers of illnesses growing within our district, and the current protocols we have in place, we are asking parents to keep your child home when they are sick.

In order for your child to not miss instruction, our teachers are creating google hangouts and assigning work through google classroom.

We are asking parents and students to reach out and email teachers and connect with them through online learning.

This will allow students to not only miss out on learning but to allow them to be in good standing for attendance.

-Mr. Sisson

Schell City truck driver injured in Bates County rollover accident

On September 28th around 5:50p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle semi truck rollover accident on Route O and CR 6576 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2005 Kenworth driven by 54 year old Michael W. Williams of Schell City, Missouri veered off the left side of the roadway, returned to the road and overturned before sliding off the left side of the road a second time.

Mr. Williams sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was taken by private vehicle to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View the crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210511076

Obituary - Samuel “Sam” Hardy Davis

Samuel “Sam” Hardy Davis, 19, passed away unexpectedly on September 23rd, 2021 in Maryville, Missouri. Our hearts are broken by this loss.

Sam was born September 5th, 2002 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a 2021 graduate of Lee’s Summit West High School where he was an honor roll student and participated in cross country and theatre. He was extremely proud to have lettered in both theatre and academics.

Sam was attending Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO where he was pursuing a degree in radiological science and was employed by the University Police Department. After college, he dreamed of serving in the armed forces. Sam is survived by his parents, Shane & Amy Brookshire, his triplet brothers, Jeffry and Nathan, and his stepbrothers, Sam and Ben. He was preceded in death by his father, Captain Jeffry B. Davis Sr. A celebration of Sam’s life will be held on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 from 1:30-3:30 pm at Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home in Clinton, MO. The celebration will begin with visitation and end with a brief service at 3:15 pm.

The family suggests donations be made in Sam’s memory to Kanakuk Kamps. These donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Share the Road This Harvest Season

Share the Road This Harvest Season:
Watch for slow-moving farm vehicles on Missouri’s roadways.

JEFFERSON CITY – It’s harvest season in Missouri, and with the crisp temperatures come a larger number of farm vehicles and equipment on rural roadways. This autumn, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind motorists to be on the lookout for slow-moving farm vehicles.

“Please remember that farmers are just doing their jobs when moving equipment from field to field,” said Jon Nelson, chair of the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, “It’s important that we be patient and drive carefully around farm vehicles.”

Motorists may not immediately recognize farm equipment on roadways or be aware of the special hazards they present. Lighting and reflector locations on tractors, combines and other farm equipment are different from other motor vehicles and loads may be wider. These may present special challenges to travelers who lack experience driving around farm equipment.

The most common collisions occur when the approaching motorist hits a farm vehicle from behind (rear-end collision), or when a passing motorist hits a farm vehicle that is attempting to make a wide left turn (left sideswipe).

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety recommends these simple tips when driving around slow-moving farm machinery:

• Be mindful that it’s harvest season and keep an eye out for machinery.

• Be patient and remember that farmers are just doing their jobs.

• Always pass on the left and only when you have clear sight distance.

• Always wear your seat belt and pay attention to the road. Buckle Up Phone Down.

Missouri’s strategic highway safety plan, Show-Me Zero, identifies four key focus areas, distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding and occupant protection, to help eliminate traffic deaths. For more information on the Show-Me Zero plan and to learn how all Missourians can help make the roadways safer, visit www.savemolives.com

Update: Worker found dead under a bridge in Bates County

On 7/22/2021 at approximately 10:25PM my office responded to a bridge on St. Rt. M in Southeastern Bates County. Coon hunters in the vicinity had located a deceased individual underneath the bridge.

Initial investigation indicated the decedent, identified as 39 year-old Ryan H. McDaniel of West Plains, Missouri had been working alone on the bridge which was closed for construction. It appeared Mr. McDaniel had suffered a fall from a scaffold adjacent to the bridge deck. Investigation at the scene indicated no sign of foul play.

An autopsy was conducted, and the final results were consistent with the initial findings of an accidental event. This concludes my investigation with the manner of death ruled accidental in nature.

My thanks to the Bates County Sheriff's Office, Missouri Department of Conservation and Butler Fire and area first responders for their assistance.

Greg D. Mullinax

Bates County Coroner

Obituary - Nikole Elizabeth West Adams

Nikole (Niki) Elizabeth West Adams, age 41, of Grandview, Missouri passed away in her home September 24th 2021.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.

Niki was born on March 19th 1980 in Kansas City, Missouri to Jerry West and Sandi Kelley. She grew up in Grandview, Missouri and was a member of the Grandview High School class of 1998. Very early she entered the work force and later on obtained her General Equivalence Degree before furthering her education to become a CMA. Niki was a CMA for the elderly for twenty years. She enjoyed reading and writing poetry, social media (especially TikTok), drinking her Pepsi and spending time with her family and friends. Her greatest joy was raising and spending time with her four sons.

Niki was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lily Midge Kelley; uncle Brian Kelley; and grandfather, Raymond Kelley.

She is survived by the love of her life Eric Jones of Grandview; four sons, Eric Jones Jr. (22), Terrell Jones (20), Trenton Jones (19), and Aiden Jones (14) all of Grandview; father, Jerry West of Grandview; mother, Sandi Kelley and husband Bill of Cleveland; sister Jessi Carroll and husband RJ Carroll; nieces Lilly and Audrey Carroll all of Peculiar; and many loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, any contributions will go to Niki’s four surviving sons to assist in their needs and expenses.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Vernon County Sheriff's Office warns of scam

ATTENTION!!! The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of citizens receiving phone calls from someone claiming to have kidnapped a child or loved one and demanding money for their return. They will use a loved one’s name and have disturbing noises in the background, this is a scam.

The Sheriff’s Office is encouraging everyone to not give any information over the phone or agree to meet them, even in a public space. If you receive this type of call, please contact the Dispatch Center at (417) 667-6042 and report it.

Butler High School is hosting its annual College/Technical/Military Browsing Fair

Butler High School is hosting its annual College/Technical/Military Browsing Fair Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the high school gymnasium. Juniors and seniors from Adrian, Appleton City, Archie, Ballard, Drexel, Hume, Miami, Nevada, Northeast Vernon County, and Rich Hill along with Butler juniors and seniors have been invited and are encouraged to attend.

The college fair offers students the opportunity to gather relevant information in reference to their post-secondary planning, education and training. Representatives from approximately thirty colleges, universities, technical schools, and the military will provide information regarding admission procedures and deadlines, scholarships and financial aid, specifics regarding programs of study, and various post-secondary training opportunities.

This event provides area students with excellent opportunities to investigate career, training, and educational options, as well as talk one-on-one to recruiters and representatives regarding admission, cost, financial aid, programs offered and career opportunities.

If additional information is needed, please contact Grace Anderson at 660-679-6121, extension 254.

Obituary - April Ann Warden

April Ann Warden age 50 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at her home surrounded with family and love.

April is survived by a son, Zachary Warden (Brina Gilbert) of Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter, Crystal Warden (Baylor Mead) of Butler, Missouri; a brother, Samuel Warden of Florida; two sisters, Robin Jones of Florida, and Kimberly Simpson of Kansas City, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. Services will be scheduled at a later date under the direction of Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A complete obituary and services times will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.

Cass County Hires Sarah Czech as Health Department Director

Cass County Hires Sarah Czech as Health Department Director

Current Assistant Health Director Begins New Post October 15 Harrisonville, MO (September 28, 2021) –

Cass County has hired Sarah Czech as the new Health Department Director beginning October 15. Czech is currently the Assistant Health Director and Health Educator for the department. She replaces Andrew Warlen who is leaving for a similar post at Platte County.

“Andrew Warlen, with the help of Sarah Czech and the rest of the team, has done a tremendous job guiding Cass County through the COVID-19 pandemic and building a stronger Health Department,” said Presiding Commissioner Bob Huston. “We wish Andrew well on his new role, and we look forward to working with Sarah in hers.”

Czech has dedicated her career to public health earning her undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University from Missouri and completing Masters degrees in both Sociology (University of Missouri – Kansas City) and Public Health (University of Missouri). She has worked at the Cass County Health Department since 2014, becoming Assistant Health Director and Health Educator in 2020.

Czech grew up in Cass County where her mother was a volunteer firefighter for the Central Cass County Fire District. Her time spent at the fire station led to her interest in public service. After graduating from Harrisonville High School, she completed her undergraduate and Masters degrees, and then returned home to work in Cass County government.

"I am honored to have been given this opportunity and I look forward to continuing to serve the community that raised me in this new capacity, said Czech."