Saturday, October 2, 2021
Scattered showers continue tomorrow
Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue around the region. Heavier precipitation is expected to stay south of I-70. Rain lingers through early Sunday morning before clearing creating a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
Obituary - Roy Eldon “Bud” Taylor
A lifelong resident of Nevada, Roy graduated from Nevada High School, class of 1950. He was drafted to Korea in 1953 and served in the U.S. Army March 31, 1953 - March 30, 1955. He raised his family on the farm where he grew up, operating the family farm and contributing to various building projects for Pohl and Bauman construction companies before forming and running his own construction company. A member of the Masons, he was a past Master of Osage Lodge #303. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church. In his retirement, he enjoyed coffee clubs at 54 Cafe and McDonald’s.
In addition to his wife, Joy, he was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Helen Gast, Marjory Gast, and Dorothy Tyer, and his great-granddaughter, Eliza Taylor Duckworth.
Survivors include his four children: Thomas Walter Taylor and his wife, Caroline, of Nevada, MO; Terri Webber Beam and her husband, Ken, of Millington, TN; Timothy Wayne Taylor and his wife, Anita, of Attica, IN; Tamara Susan Beach and her husband, Roger, of Nevada, MO.
Grandchildren: Lisa (Craig) Little, Amanda (Dan) Shipman, Brooke Taylor (David) Duckworth, Brandon (JoAnna) Taylor, Brandi (Trey) Todd, Bradley (Monica) Webber, and Rebekah (Charles) Lorewood. Grandchildren through marriage: David (Lindsay) Baxter, Barbie Baxter, Theodore (Tammy) Baxter, Susan Baxter, Sarah Johnson, Justin (Jacqueline) Thomas, Nick Thomas, Tammy Coker, Melissa Webber, Greg (Cammie) Beam, Tim (LaDonia) Beam, Alisha (Chris) Hill, Tina Beam, Tiffany (Stuart) McWilliams, and Jamie (Thomas) Short.
Great-grandchildren: Layla & Landry Pride, Linley Little; Caroline, Colette & Genevieve Duckworth; Curie, Kelvin & Turing Taylor; Mesa & Indi Todd; Paisley Webber; and Jorah Lorewood; Tyra, Jalah & Kenslee Baxter; Bella Baxter; Samuel & Sidrah Johnson; Haley & Brady Thomas; Alex & Bethany McWilliams; Bryce & Paige Goins, Alexis Dipman, Makenna, Morgan, Tommy, Samantha & Raelynn Short; Maria, Leigh Ann & David Beam; Joshua, Emily, Ashley & Jacob Beam; and Lora & Joseph Hill.
Survivors also include his sister, Margaret “Dottie” Scott, as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, and many dear friends.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, October 9 at 10:30am in the Deerfield Cemetery with Rev. Bob Beaver officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in care of Ferry Funeral Home to the Vernon County Youth Fair or Riverside Cowboy Church Rodeo Bible Camp.
Obituary - Bobbie Jean Bohannon
Bobbie was born on September 1, 1923 in Urich, Missouri, the daughter of Robert Perry and Beulah Marie (Ashbrooke) Overbey. She grew up in Urich, graduating from Urich High School. Bobbie met the love of her life, Orley Nivel Bohannon, and they were married on June 21, 1942 in Flint, Michigan. They enjoyed 36 years together before his passing on March 6, 1979. Bobbie lived in Michigan and Kansas City before settling down in Cass County, spending most of her life in Harrisonville. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrisonville, then later Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, and lastly Antioch Southern Baptist Church.
Bobbie enjoyed reading, completing crosswords and jigsaw puzzles, and watching the Game Show Network, especially Jeopardy. She also had a love for baseball, whether it was watching her son, Larry, her grandkids, or the KC Royals, she likely would ask you to wait until the game was over to do other things, regardless of what it might be, including once when she wanted to postpone a surgery. She was a true matriarch and always put her family at the forefront, often found reading or playing games with her grandchildren, because she always had the time to give to them. Bobbie was blessed to be able to go camping with her daughters, Kay and Vicki, across the country to wherever they could set up their tent. This resulted in trips to over 40 states, the last one being when Bobbie was 87 and they camped throughout South Dakota. After she went into the nursing home, she began to enjoy sitting and watching her hummingbird feeders outside of her window. Bobbie will be missed by all those who knew her, but leaves behind many wonderful memories.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Orley Nivel Bohannon; her sons: Larry Wayne and Jerry Lee Bohannon; her brothers: Marion Reed Overbey, William Stephen Overbey, and Max Eugene Overbey; and her sisters: Nadine Lucille Smith and Phyllis Madeline Edwards. She is survived by her daughters: Karen Kay Wallace and Vicki Sue (Rick) Mitchell; her 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Missing man from Butler
*Missing Person*
Shantez Smith 27 year old male
If you have seen him or know his whereabouts please contact Butler Police Dept 660-679-6131
Obituary - Jack E. Greer, Jr.
Born August 15, 1966, in Olathe, Kansas, he was the son of Jackie and Mary (Stubbs) Greer. He was raised and received his education in the Olathe, attending Olathe High School, until moving with his family to Freeman, Missouri where he graduated from Midway High School in 1984.
Following high school, he purchased his own truck and began working as an over-the-road truck driver. He later worked in the construction field as a heavy equipment operator in eastern Kansas and Missouri. One day while hanging out with friends and “playing around” with a rope, Jack discovered his love for roping. That led to him becoming involved in team roping. While at a competition in Lawrence, Kansas, in 2008, he met Dana Nocero. The couple were united in marriage, in a barn, on horseback, on December 18, 2009. They made their first home in Louisburg, Kansas and moved several times with Jack’s work until settling in Arkansas City in 2019. In addition to team roping, Jack enjoyed going to the sand dunes with family and friends.
His family includes his wife Dana of Arkansas City; and his two daughters, Katlin Greer of Ottawa; and Emily Greer of Arkansas City.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the First Baptist Church in Arkansas City, under the direction of Miles Funeral Service.
A memorial has been established in Jack’s name for the National Kidney Foundation. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
SERVICES
Memorial Service
Thursday, October 07, 2021
10:00 AM
First Baptist Church
220 E Central Ave.
Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
Adrian city-wide cleanup
Adrian city-wide cleanup set for the beginning of October
North side: October 4th
South side: October 11th
Obituary - William “Bill” Lewis Hayes
He loved to restore vehicles, and woodworking as well as cooking, gardening and canning, fishing, camping and music. The greatest joy of his life was joking around and spending time with his children, and family.
Bill is survived by his wife Desireé; five children, Blake Hibbs and fiancée Lacie Rissman, Neosho, MO, Liza Jane Hayes, MaKayla Morris, Braden Morris and Kayli Clevenger, all of Nevada, MO; four grandchildren, Emalynn Hibbs, Gracelynn Hibbs, Fancee Hibbs, and Sophia Hibbs; three brothers, Rick (Theresa) Hayes, Freeman, MO, Clayton Hayes, and David (Jamie) Harreld, Nevada, MO; four sisters, Sharon Wolfe, Atlanta, GA, Alice (Ben) Cook, Nevada, MO, Debbi (Dirk) Scotten, Nevada, MO and Betty “Bebo” (Terry) Harp, Kansas, OK; as well as several nieces and nephews and a lifelong friend, Willie Hunt.
Preceding Bill in death were his parents, a brother, Mark Hayes, and a sister, Susan Geertsen.
The funeral for Bill will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Ferry Funeral Home with burial to follow in Moore Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 10:00 until service time, Tuesday at the funeral home.
Bill is survived by his wife Desireé; five children, Blake Hibbs and fiancée Lacie Rissman, Neosho, MO, Liza Jane Hayes, MaKayla Morris, Braden Morris and Kayli Clevenger, all of Nevada, MO; four grandchildren, Emalynn Hibbs, Gracelynn Hibbs, Fancee Hibbs, and Sophia Hibbs; three brothers, Rick (Theresa) Hayes, Freeman, MO, Clayton Hayes, and David (Jamie) Harreld, Nevada, MO; four sisters, Sharon Wolfe, Atlanta, GA, Alice (Ben) Cook, Nevada, MO, Debbi (Dirk) Scotten, Nevada, MO and Betty “Bebo” (Terry) Harp, Kansas, OK; as well as several nieces and nephews and a lifelong friend, Willie Hunt.
Preceding Bill in death were his parents, a brother, Mark Hayes, and a sister, Susan Geertsen.
The funeral for Bill will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Ferry Funeral Home with burial to follow in Moore Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 10:00 until service time, Tuesday at the funeral home.
Obituary - Terra Reynolds
Terra grew up in Appleton City Missouri graduating at the Appleton City High School in 1995 after graduation she moved to Rich Hill Missouri where she had her children and furthered her education at Crowder College, earning an associate degree and graduating with honors. After a few years break, she decided to further her education even more and earned a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in criminal justice. In 2013 she moved to Nevada Missouri with the love of her life, Brian Reynolds, and they were united in marriage on September 9th, 2017. Terra had a huge passion for children and advocated for them every chance she got. She also believed everyone had good in them and deserved a second chance in life. She spent many years working as a substance abuse counselor in Nevada Missouri. Terra had a heart of gold and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family fishing camping and singing. She was overflowing with love for her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Terra fought a long hard battle the last three years of her life but was always worried about everyone else and always had a smile on her face. Terra cherished the bond that she and her husband shared, a bond that is unbreakable and the epitome of true love in the rarest form. There will not be a day go by that Terra is not remembered and missed by all who loved her dearly.
Terra is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and nephews Michael and Caysin
Terra is survived by her husband Brian of the home; stepmother LouAnn Taylor; sisters, Delena (Michael) of the home, Ruby (fiance Virgil), Shawna (Dennis), and Anna; brothers, Nathan (Marsha), Cleatis, and Larry (Evie); children, Shonasea (Dusty), Fredderic and Maddy; grandchildren, Lyric (Nanner Baby) and Gracelynn (Gracie); nephews, William (Delia), Appachey (Jessica), and Austin; nieces, TeArra, Cynthia, and McCayla; great nephews, Braelyn (best friend) and Asher James; great niece, Alicia (Triston) and one great-great niece Emersyn.
The funeral service for Terra will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Ferry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be made to Ferry Funeral Home to help with expenses.
Friday, October 1, 2021
Semi truck accident north of Adrian
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1987 Kenworth Cabover Semi Truck driven by 49 year old Chris L. Grass of Kansas City, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway causing the load to shift and causing the truck to overturn.
Mr. Grass sustained moderate injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.
View Crash Report:
2021 Nevada High School Homecoming Royalty
The 2021 Nevada Tigers High School Homecoming Royalty was crowned tonight as Nevada defeated the Seneca Indians 52-35.
We would like to give a huge congratulations and shoutout to Lily Hart for being crown the 2021 Homecoming queen! #wearetigerstogether #nevadatigerpride
2021 Week 6 Missouri State High School Football Scores:
Week 6 Scores:
Adrian 21, Crest Ridge 14
Adrian 21, Crest Ridge 14
Appleton City 48, Osceola 14
Ash Grove 52, Agape 13
Ava 42, Houston 7
Ava 42, Houston 7
Battle 56, Smith-Cotton 6
Bolivar 24, Waynesville 20
Butler 29, Buffalo 16
Butler 29, Buffalo 16
California 43,Versailies 40
Camdenton 54, Hillcrest 9
Carthage 42, Willard 7
Carl Junction 49, Neosho 7
Carthage 42, Willard 7
Carl Junction 49, Neosho 7
Cass Midway 45, Lone Jack 0
Cassville 21, Monett 20
Drexel 58, Archie 12
Drexel 58, Archie 12
Ft. Osage 9, Grain Valley 8
Forsyth 15, Stockton 8
Jasper 62, Greenfield 0
Jasper 62, Greenfield 0
Jefferson City 66, Hickman 31
Joplin 45, Republic 14
Lamar 63, Mt. Vernon 7
Lamar 63, Mt. Vernon 7
Lebanon 44, No. 2 West Plains 34
Lees Summit 21, North Kansas City 20
Lees Summit North 35, Blue Springs 0
Liberty 59, Rock Bridge 30
Liberty North 42, Park Hill 3
Lighthouse Christian 20, Central 6
Lincoln 52, Slater 34
Lockwood 56, Liberal 8
Lockwood 56, Liberal 8
Marionville 50, Pierce City 14
Marshfield 50, Reed Springs 28
Maryville 47, Benton 12
McDonald County 35, East Newton 13
Moberly 20, Marshall 6
Nevada 52, Seneca 35
Nevada 52, Seneca 35
Oak Grove 34, Pleasant Hill 27
Odessa 40, Warrensburg 0
Pattonsburg 56, Rich Hill 44
Ray-Pec 36, Blue Springs South 24
Raytown 43, Belton 13
Richmond 54, Carrolton 7
Rockhurst 21, Lee's Summit West 10
Rogersville 35, Springfield Catholic 7Salem 30, Willow Springs 12
Sarcoxie 49, Miller 8
Skyline 54, Clever 7
Skyline 54, Clever 7
Smithville 44, Grandview 12
Thayer 33, Cabool 20
Warsaw 50, El Dorado Springs 20
Webb City 38, Branson 0
Webb City 38, Branson 0
We will continue to update throughout the evening as more score become available to us:
Way to go George!
George will find out if he won on stage at the 94th National FFA Convention on Friday, October 29th at 7am.
The awards presentation will be broadcast on RFD-TV. George's Agriscience Fair project involved applying gibberellic acid to sugar cane to speed their growth to possibly make sugar cane a viable US crop for ethanol production.
Obituary - Richard Lee White
She preceded him in death on February 27, 2015. Richard worked as Manager of Central Dispatch for Yellow Freight before retiring. Richard enjoyed fishing, gardening, campfires and watching the wildlife from his front porch. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a sister Demova Curson and grandson Joshua White.
Richard is survived by a daughter, Karen Leyva and husband Gabriel, two brothers, James Arnett White Jr., and Ivory Kenneth White, four sisters, Lavina June Walker, Betty Jean Moore, Wanda Faye Howell, and Grace Evelyn Ternes, a granddaughter Michelle Hendrickson and husband Ryan, a granddaughter-in-law Jessica Hall and husband Tristan and great grandchildren Kierston, Gavin, Alyssa, Makayla, Averi, Declyn and Lincoln.
Richard is survived by a daughter, Karen Leyva and husband Gabriel, two brothers, James Arnett White Jr., and Ivory Kenneth White, four sisters, Lavina June Walker, Betty Jean Moore, Wanda Faye Howell, and Grace Evelyn Ternes, a granddaughter Michelle Hendrickson and husband Ryan, a granddaughter-in-law Jessica Hall and husband Tristan and great grandchildren Kierston, Gavin, Alyssa, Makayla, Averi, Declyn and Lincoln.
A memorial service will be held at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel, with the date to be announced soon. Visitation will be held an hour before service. Inurnment will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to La Cygne Elementary for clothing and school supplies, something He and Donna contributed to each year, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 304, La Cygne, Kansas 66040. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
Obituary - Terry Lynn Irwin
Terry enjoyed going to car shows, swap meets, collecting coins and coca cola memorabilia and watching John Wayne movies. Terry enjoyed eating sushi and absolutely loved spicy foods, the spicier the better. He played Santa Claus every year and always made sure that each child always received a gift.
He was a member of the Hume Baptist Church, the Monday morning coffee group, he helped out with the Hume Food Pantry, was an avid Trump supporter, but most of all he loved his grandchildren and attending all of the kids sporting events. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Terry is survived by two sons, Clinton Irwin and wife, Kaylie and Mason Irwin and spouse, Jessica Croan, four brothers, Everett, Keith, Braxton and Mark Irwin, two sisters, Renee Morales and Tina Conner, eight grandchildren, Kaysen Hill, Wesley Hays Jr, Chevie Hays, Barrett Irwin, Gemma Hays, Gunner Irwin, Sexton Croan and Jaxson Croan-Irwin.
Memorial Service will be at 11 am, Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Hume Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 10 am to service time at the church. Contributions are suggested to the Terry Irwin Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home to Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com
Terry is survived by two sons, Clinton Irwin and wife, Kaylie and Mason Irwin and spouse, Jessica Croan, four brothers, Everett, Keith, Braxton and Mark Irwin, two sisters, Renee Morales and Tina Conner, eight grandchildren, Kaysen Hill, Wesley Hays Jr, Chevie Hays, Barrett Irwin, Gemma Hays, Gunner Irwin, Sexton Croan and Jaxson Croan-Irwin.
Memorial Service will be at 11 am, Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Hume Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 10 am to service time at the church. Contributions are suggested to the Terry Irwin Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home to Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com
Police Pursuit in Kansas ends in Missouri
Deputies responded to the area as they entered Missouri and joined the pursuit at 160 Highway and NN Highway. The pursuit lasted for approximately 1hour reaching speeds in excess of 100mph at times. Several times the suspect forced motorist off the roadway. Deputies pursued the vehicle for approximately 37miles, just with in Barton County. The pursuit later ended in a bean field off O Highway in rural Barton County. Deputies were able to take one male and one female in to custody. They were identified as Justin Cochran (29) and Victoria Herring (22) both from Pittsburg Kansas.
Deputies transported both individuals to the Barton County Jail where they were placed on a 24hr hold for investigation. Barton County will be pursuing charges on the Missouri side to include Assault on LEO 2nd Degree, Resisting arrest/ detention/ stop by fleeing and Tampering 1st Degree. Kansas will also be filing charges for the charges that occurred in Kansas.
We also want to apologize to the citizens of Barton County for the reckless driving Justin Cochran demonstrated. Also, the damage he done to citizens yards and fields. There is no place for a person like Justin Cochran in our County and we will do everything within our power to keep people like him from destroying our County.
Chief Deputy
Justin Ehrsam
Justin Ehrsam
State Farm Student Athlete of the week
We traveled to Appleton City today and are so excited for this week’s State Farm Student Athlete of the week Senior, Ellie Bock. She is the captain of the Lady Bulldog varsity volleyball team. She lead the team last week with 43 kills, 8 blocks and 8 aces. She was nominated by her coach Jamie O’Farrell. Coach O’Farrell stated “Ellie is our team captain and leader, she has proved her strong leadership skill every practice with her work ethic and commitment to helping younger classman. Ellie excels in the classroom as well.
She is an active member of student council, FFA, Honor Society and FCA. This last week she co-lead the FCA with movie night and Wednesday morning prayer at the flagpole.” When we asked Ellie to describe what it takes to become an elite athlete she stated “you have to trust your coaches and be willing to listen to them.
You also have to work with your team and give 110% at all time.” We asked her to tell us something she has learned through playing sports that she can apply later in life and she stated “you have to trust and have faith in your team, you can’t do things alone”. Ellie hopes to attend college after graduation and major in Ag or Animal science. It was an honor to meet Ellie and we wish her and the Lady Bulldogs the best of luck!
Pictured Left to Right: Rose Bock, Ellie’s Mom; Coach Jamie O’Farrell; Ellie Bock, daughter of Jim & Rose Bock, and Kellie Davidson State Farm
Obituary - Elnora "Ann" Weeks
Ann was born June 4, 1941 to John and Ruth (Lewis) Vermillion in Ft. Scott, KS. Shortly thereafter they moved to California for a few years before her family returned to Independence, MO. When young in school, Ann felt school to be a “drag” but was very involved in yearbook, student council, and several other organizations. She graduated from Blue Springs High School in 1959. Ann met Bill Weeks in 1958 and they dated off and on for several years. On January 8, 1961, she was joined in marriage to Ernest William Weeks, Jr. (Bill), in Independence, MO. To this union they had two children. They started their lives together in Kansas City, MO. After eight years, they moved to a farm in Amsterdam, MO. They lived there for seven years, raising their children before moving to their permanent home in Adrian, MO.
Ann loved her family most of all. She was the glue that kept not only the immediate but extended family together. She enjoyed all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved and cared for them and most of all enjoyed playing all kinds of games with them. She tried not to miss any activities, birthdays, graduations, or any special occasions involving family or friends.
Ann was a caring, compassionate woman who did a lot for her community. She was involved in community blood drives, elections, food pantry, hospice, and was honored in being voted woman of the year in 2007. Ann had many achievements throughout her live but her biggest accomplishments were her abundant family and marriage of 61 years. Ann was a very faithful woman who loved Jesus and was very active in the Christian Church. She was a loving, kind woman but could be feisty, too. She was always up for a good debate with anyone at any time. What she loved most of all was talking about the Bible.
Ann had several jobs throughout her life, but she was most proud of going back to college to get her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work. She worked as a social worker for four years t the Bates County Health Center. She also obtained her relator license and worked for Don Ghere Realty in Butler for several years. She loved learning and would have gone to school every day of her life if she could have. When Bill retired, they traveled more and had been to every state in the U.S. They wintered in Florida in their 5th Wheel for many years until they decided to buy a winter home in Arizona. Throughout their many travels, Ann enjoyed their trip to Israel the most.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, James and John Vermillion and one sister, Marilyn Culp. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bill Weeks, Adrian, MO; one daughter, Dawn Lewis and her husband, Steve, Adrian; one son, Bo Weeks and his wife, Tracy, Adrian; five grandchildren, Ashley Turner (Aaron), David Patterson (Andrea), Ethan Weeks, Jacob Weeks, and Tommy Weeks and six great-grandchildren.
Lamar man arrested on sex crimes
The Lamar Police Department conducted two separate investigations into the alleged offense and the missing person report. Currently, Henson is being held in The Cedar Co jail in lieu of $25,000 bond.
We appreciate the community support we received during this investigation and the assistance we received from the Barton County Sheriff’s Office, The Barton County Prosecutor’s Office and the Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri.
Bates County COVID-19 Updates:
Bates County COVID-19 Updates
October 1, 2021
Positive Cases Reported 2308
Active & On Isolation 73
Deaths (confirmed by death certificate) 47
Total Negative Tests Reported 23,540 as of 9/30/21
October 1, 2021
Positive Cases Reported 2308
Active & On Isolation 73
Deaths (confirmed by death certificate) 47
Total Negative Tests Reported 23,540 as of 9/30/21
On and Off rain chances this weekend
Off and on rain & t-storms possible through the weekend. Good news is that temps are anticipated to stay in the 70s range, and actually feel somewhat like fall.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Obituary - Robert Lee Jefferson
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
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.
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
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.
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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.
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 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
RELEASED BY:
JARROD D. SCHIERECK
Chief of Police
Obituary - James A. “Bus” Faith
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
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!
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 -
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
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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
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