 We would like to congratulate the 2023 Miami High School Prom Queen and King that was crowned last night. Way to go Queen Piper Wiley and King Brandon Willcutt!! |
Sunday, April 30, 2023
2023 Miami High School Prom Royalty Crowned
Sunday Breezy Sunday
Breezy Conditions will continue through this afternoon with NW winds gusting to 30-40 mph...highs will be about 10 degrees below normal only reaching the mid 50s to lower 60s.
Obituary - Glenda A. Everly
Funeral services will be 2:00pm Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. The family will receive friends 1:00-2:00pm Monday, May 8 at the funeral home.
A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.
Nevada man arrested in Jasper County
Mr. Salas-Martinez was arrested for 1.) Felony driving while intoxicated 2.) Driving while revoked 3.) Speeding 4.) No insurance 5.) Failure to register vehicle 6.) Display plates of another vehicle 7.) No valid drivers license.
He was booked into the Jasper County Jail in Carthage, Missouri and he is currently being held on a 24 hour hold.
View arrest report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I466122D
MDC says slow down and give turtles a brake!
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages drivers to be cautious on the roads this spring and give turtles a brake! These reptiles are often hit by cars during the warmer months, but are at special risk this time of year because they are more active.
Common turtles spotted crossing Missouri roads include three-toed box turtles, ornate box turtles, and snapping turtles.
Turtles emerge from their burrows and begin the hunt for food and mates during warm and wet conditions, which can lead them to cross roadways, oftentimes resulting in their death. Thousands of box turtles are killed every year by vehicles.
Young males make up most of the travelers, sometimes wandering as many as six miles searching for territories and mates. Females are also crossing the roads in search of nesting areas.
Turtles are ectothermic, or cold-blooded, and depend on external sources of heat to determine their body temperatures. This is why people see them on warm asphalt during cool, spring days.
Vehicles are one of the leading threats box turtles face in Missouri, and MDC urges motorists to be cautious and slow down if they see a turtle in the road. If helping a turtle make it safely across, check for traffic and always move the turtle in the direction it is traveling.
Additionally, MDC urges the public to leave turtles in the wild. Taking a wild animal, whether a turtle or other wildlife species, and keeping it as a pet normally ends in a slow death. Leave turtles in the wild, follow the speed limit, and keep your eyes on the road.
For more information on Missouri’s turtles, visit the MDC online Field Guide at https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/search/turtle.
Obituary - Michael Todd Morales
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Graveside Service, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 11:00 AM, Peaceful Home Cemetery, ZZ Highway, Deepwater, MO. 64740.
A full obituary will be posted when its made available through Consalus Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.
Obituary - Robert Eugene Motsinger Jr.
Also preceding him in death was uncle Pat Ragusa. He leaves to mourn his absence are children Madelyn (Tallahassee, Florida), Olivia (Lawrence, Kansas) and Alexander (Columbia, Missouri), mother Nancy, sisters Annette, Elaina, Carla (Dick) and Teresa (Mike), uncle and aunts Joe and Nancy Ragusa and Ronna Ragusa. He adored his nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. Kids just gravitated toward him because he was so ornery and fun.
Rob graduated from Belton High School in 1980 where he was a member of the band, football team, and golf team. He graduated in 1984 from CMSU with a BS in Marketing and where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
Rob loved cars, water sports and donuts. He had special times with each of his children – boating, kayaking, fishing and attending various band activities that they were involved with. He was immensely proud of their accomplishments and was their biggest cheerleader! He very seldom missed family events and attended band performances, golf tournaments, and football games of his nieces and nephews and cousins. He was the ultimate family guy, jokes included. He was a witty, loved to dance and all-around great guy. He will be missed forever.
Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Ave. Belton, Missouri 64012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023 at St. Sabina Catholic Church followed by a burial at Belton Cemetery.
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
Rob graduated from Belton High School in 1980 where he was a member of the band, football team, and golf team. He graduated in 1984 from CMSU with a BS in Marketing and where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
Rob loved cars, water sports and donuts. He had special times with each of his children – boating, kayaking, fishing and attending various band activities that they were involved with. He was immensely proud of their accomplishments and was their biggest cheerleader! He very seldom missed family events and attended band performances, golf tournaments, and football games of his nieces and nephews and cousins. He was the ultimate family guy, jokes included. He was a witty, loved to dance and all-around great guy. He will be missed forever.
Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Ave. Belton, Missouri 64012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023 at St. Sabina Catholic Church followed by a burial at Belton Cemetery.
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
Douty gets win at Nevada Speedway!
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We would like to congratulate the #77 of Jeff Douty (Butler, Mo) on his win last night in the Midwest Mod class at Nevada Speedway! Way to go Jeff!  Jeff is pictured in victory lane with his wife Jennifer and youngest daughter Olivia - Photo submitted for use |
Windy next few days
The main story over the next several days will be gusty winds of 30-40 mph. Otherwise, mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures.
Patrick named recipient of the Dean McGuire Memorial Scholarship
There were a lot of great applicants for this award, but Brendin stood out as someone who exhibits the hard work and dedication that Dean would have love to invest in. Your determination to reach your future goals makes you an excellent recipient for this award.
Brendin will receive $500 with this scholarship. He plans on attending Pittsburg State University in the fall.
Way to go Brendin!
Indiana truck driver injured in Barton County rollover accident
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2017 International Prostar tractor trailer driven by 30 year old Rommel N. Slater of Gary, Indiana ran off the roadway and overturned.
Mr. Slater sustained minor injuries and he was transported to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri for treatment.
View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230218473
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Obituary - Robert Earl “Bob” Daylong
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He proudly served his country from 1945 to 1953 where he was stationed in both Germany and Korea. Following his military service, Bob married Ruth Joan Cochran on November 14, 1954, in Denver, Colorado. Bob and Joan settled into their home in Ft. Scott. Bob worked as a mechanic for Ray Shepherd Motors for twelve years.
He later took a position as a heavy equipment operator for P & M Coal Company which later became Chevron. He worked there for twenty years and retired in 1991. Bob took great pride in what he did. Bob enjoyed working in his yard and tinkering in his shop. He often did mechanic work for his friends and neighbors. He was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Consistory and the Mirza Shrine of Pittsburg as well as the V.F.W. and the United Mine Workers. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Joan, of the home in Ft. Scott, his daughter, Kathy Drenick (Mike) of Pittsburg, Kansas and two granddaughters, Amy Maksimovich (Alex) of Wildwood, Missouri and Kelsey DeGraff (Lucas) of Carl Junction, Missouri and two great-grandchildren, Ayla and Arlo Maksimovich. Also surviving are a sister, Marie Saville of Lenexa, Kansas, two brothers-in-law, Jerry Cochran (Shelly) and Dale Cochran and numerous special nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James Daylong and an infant sister, Hazel Daylong.
Pastor Tim Woodring will conduct funeral services at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 2nd at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10:30 A.M. until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
He later took a position as a heavy equipment operator for P & M Coal Company which later became Chevron. He worked there for twenty years and retired in 1991. Bob took great pride in what he did. Bob enjoyed working in his yard and tinkering in his shop. He often did mechanic work for his friends and neighbors. He was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Consistory and the Mirza Shrine of Pittsburg as well as the V.F.W. and the United Mine Workers. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Joan, of the home in Ft. Scott, his daughter, Kathy Drenick (Mike) of Pittsburg, Kansas and two granddaughters, Amy Maksimovich (Alex) of Wildwood, Missouri and Kelsey DeGraff (Lucas) of Carl Junction, Missouri and two great-grandchildren, Ayla and Arlo Maksimovich. Also surviving are a sister, Marie Saville of Lenexa, Kansas, two brothers-in-law, Jerry Cochran (Shelly) and Dale Cochran and numerous special nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James Daylong and an infant sister, Hazel Daylong.
Pastor Tim Woodring will conduct funeral services at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 2nd at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10:30 A.M. until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Mirza Transportation Fund or St. Jude’s Hospital and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary - Earlene Ann Ijams Christie
MEMORIAL contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association or First Methodist Church of Warrensburg, MO and may be left at the funeral home.
Earlene Ann Ijams Christie, 77, of Appleton City, Missouri, passed away on April 25th, 2023, after a battle with Alzheimer’s.
Earlene was born on October 19, 1945, to Earl Ijams and Constance Prime Ijams in Sedalia, Missouri. In her early life, Earlene traveled with her family across the country, residing in many states. After she graduated from Parkhill High school in Kansas City in 1963, Earlene went on to study teaching at NWMSU. Earlene earned an additional master’s degree at Northwest in counseling. Mrs. Christie was a passionate educator, serving the Butler, Eagleville, Ridgeway, Appleton City, Hughesville, Concordia, Martinsville, and Knob Noster school districts.
In 1963, Earlene met Harvey Dwight Christie while attending college in Maryville, Missouri. Earlene and Harvey went on to have two children, Douglas Sterling and Eric Duane.
Throughout her life, Earlene was quick witted, humorous, and caring. She was a passionate animal lover, and enjoyed hobbies such as planting flowers, scrapbooking, and quilting. Earlene and her husband Harvey were interested in genealogy and traveled with their family to highland games and abroad to Scotland. In January 2009, Earlene donated life saving stem cells to her younger brother, Ron, who continues to survive her. Earlene also maintained close contact with her high school class and attended class reunions whenever she could.
Earlene was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Constance Ijams.
Earlene is survived by her husband Harvey Christie; her children: Douglas (Bettina) Christie and Eric (Vicki) Christie; her grandchildren: Elizabeth (Joel) Jeffries, Alexandra (Brandon) Goellner, Abi (Josh) Heiserman, Bob (Callie) Schenker and Sam Christie. She will be forever remembered by her siblings Carol Ijams Carlson and Ronald Ijams.
Update: Suspect in earlier assault arrested
The female stated, that when the suspect pulled over on a gravel road north of Adrian, she was able to use pepper spray to help her get away from the vehicle. She reported that she was physically assaulted on the gravel road prior to getting free.
The victim identified the suspect by name and gave details of the vehicle to include the plate number. The Sheriff’s Office utilized multiple social media, police network and local news outlets to get information about the suspect and his vehicle out to the public and other law enforcement agencies. Additional Deputies were called in to assist in the search for the suspect.
Shortly after 8:00pm the Sheriff’s Office was advised that the suspect in the assault was taken into custody in the Kansas City area without incident.
The suspect will be extradited back to Bates County to be interviewed to complete the investigation. After the investigation is complete the Sheriff’s Office will send the case to the Bates County Prosecutor’s Office to determine charges for alleged crimes that happened in the Bates County jurisdiction.
The victim identified the suspect by name and gave details of the vehicle to include the plate number. The Sheriff’s Office utilized multiple social media, police network and local news outlets to get information about the suspect and his vehicle out to the public and other law enforcement agencies. Additional Deputies were called in to assist in the search for the suspect.
Shortly after 8:00pm the Sheriff’s Office was advised that the suspect in the assault was taken into custody in the Kansas City area without incident.
The suspect will be extradited back to Bates County to be interviewed to complete the investigation. After the investigation is complete the Sheriff’s Office will send the case to the Bates County Prosecutor’s Office to determine charges for alleged crimes that happened in the Bates County jurisdiction.
Highlights from Cruise Night in Amsterdam
About 50 cars and 10 motorcycles lined Main Street this afternoon along with the 1934 three window coupe ‘The California Kid’ made famous in the 1973 movie of the same name starring Martin Sheen as seen here:
Lady Bears Battle the Hume Hornets
By Cody Morris
On Thursday the 5-12 Lady Bears played host to the Hume Hornets. The Hornets traveled to Butler with a 9-1 record, losing their first matchup of the season to Lockwood with a score of 12-13, and then rattling off 9 wins in a row.
As action began, Taylor Hudson stepped into the circle for the Bears. Hudson, only a freshman, faced 4 Hornets in the first, allowing 0 hits and grabbing 1 strikeout. The Bears half of the inning would go just as quickly, as they would only send out 3, all of who would make contact, but fail to reach a bag.
In the second, Crawford would grab a lead off single for the Hornets. After allowing the first hit of the night, Hudson would strike out the next two batters. With two outs, and a runner on, Shyer stepped to the plate and cranked out an RBI triple. During the next at-bat, Shyer would test Zoey Fritts behind the plate, and was caught in a throw-out by Fritts to retire the inning.
The Bears would look to answer back with Fritts getting on base with a single, and then advancing to 2nd on a stolen base. Leismister was able to plate Fritts with an RBI Double, before the inning was concluded. So after 2 innings, the score was knotted at 1 run a piece.
The Lady Bears put themselves in a jam in the top of the 3rd, as Shyer was hit by a pitch, followed by Snider and Morrison both receiving 4 balls. With the bases full of Hornets, McFredrick was able to record an RBI single, followed by a 2 RBI double off the bat of Crawford. Hudson was able to bounce back and record two straight strikeouts to get out of the inning.
The Lady Bears put themselves in a jam in the top of the 3rd, as Shyer was hit by a pitch, followed by Snider and Morrison both receiving 4 balls. With the bases full of Hornets, McFredrick was able to record an RBI single, followed by a 2 RBI double off the bat of Crawford. Hudson was able to bounce back and record two straight strikeouts to get out of the inning.
After allowing 3 runs in the third, the Bears would look to fire back, and were led off by a single from Foster. Back at the top of the Bears line-up, Miller was able to reach on an error, and Fritts sent both Foster and Miller to the dugout with a 2 RBI single. Hudson was able to follow up with an RBI of her own, sending Zoey across the plate. After 3, the score was again tied 4-4.
Hudson began the 4th by recording her 7th K of the night. Shyer was able to reach with a base hit, followed by Snider getting on via an error. Morrison stepped to the plate and was able to score Snider and Shyer with a 2 RBI double for the Hornets.
Hudson began the 4th by recording her 7th K of the night. Shyer was able to reach with a base hit, followed by Snider getting on via an error. Morrison stepped to the plate and was able to score Snider and Shyer with a 2 RBI double for the Hornets.
The Bears would get out of the inning, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits. Leismister led off with a base hit for the Bears, followed by Humphrey reaching on a fielder’s choice. Foster recorded her second base hit in her second at bat of the night. Kyreia Robinson was able to come into the game and immediately prove beneficial to the Bears with a 2 RBI single of her own.
Cloey Fritts scored Robinson on an RBI double, followed by a triple from Hudson that would score Fritts. Hudson would be stranded on 3rd as the inning was retired. After the 4th, the Bears took a 8-6 advantage.
In the 5th, Hudson faced 4 batters, giving up 1 hit and recording one additional strikeout. The Bears rallied in the 5th, sending a total of 11 batters out. The action was jump started by a double from Cumpton, followed up by an RBI triple from Leismister. Humphrey would get in on the action as well with an RBI double of her own. Foster was sent to first after being pitched 4 balls, and then Miller was walked as well to fill the bases full of Bears.
In the 5th, Hudson faced 4 batters, giving up 1 hit and recording one additional strikeout. The Bears rallied in the 5th, sending a total of 11 batters out. The action was jump started by a double from Cumpton, followed up by an RBI triple from Leismister. Humphrey would get in on the action as well with an RBI double of her own. Foster was sent to first after being pitched 4 balls, and then Miller was walked as well to fill the bases full of Bears.
Cloey would plate 2 with a 2 RBI single. Hudson was walked, followed by Zoey once again loading the bases full of Bears after 4 balls were thrown to her. Cumpton would score a run with an RBI fielder’s choice before the inning was retired. The Bears jumped to a 14-6 lead after 5.
The Hornets would not go away however, as they rallied in the 6th. The rally began with a lead off double from Kenzee Snider, followed up by a base hit from Morrisosn. The bases would then be loaded up after McFredrick was walked.
The Hornets would not go away however, as they rallied in the 6th. The rally began with a lead off double from Kenzee Snider, followed up by a base hit from Morrisosn. The bases would then be loaded up after McFredrick was walked.
Crawford would add to her RBIs with an RBI single. Steuck reached on an error, followed by an RBI single from both Brooks and Shyer. In the bottom of the inning, The Bears struggled to score, they sent out 5 batters, recorded 1 hit, and scored no runs. After 6, the Hornets had closed to gap and now faced a 14-11 deficit.
In the 7th, the Bears were able to secure the W, forcing the Hornets to go 3 up, 3 down. The Bears handed the Hornets their first loss since March, as they dropped to 9-2 and the Bears advanced to 6-12 on the season.
The Bears 14 runs came off of 16 hits. Cloey Fritts, Leismister, and Foster each tallied 3 hits on the night. Leismister was a HR away from hitting for the cycle, as she recorded a single, a double, and a triple. Cloey grabbed an impressive 5 RBIs on her 3 hits.
In the 7th, the Bears were able to secure the W, forcing the Hornets to go 3 up, 3 down. The Bears handed the Hornets their first loss since March, as they dropped to 9-2 and the Bears advanced to 6-12 on the season.
The Bears 14 runs came off of 16 hits. Cloey Fritts, Leismister, and Foster each tallied 3 hits on the night. Leismister was a HR away from hitting for the cycle, as she recorded a single, a double, and a triple. Cloey grabbed an impressive 5 RBIs on her 3 hits.
Robinson and Hudson both had 2 RBIs in the contest for the Lady Bears. From the circle, Hudson was able to strike out 10 Hornets on the night.
Karl Oskar Blaser Memorial Scholarship Awarded:
It was very important to Karl that High School students that wanted to pursue a trade were encouraged to do so and had access to resources to help students pursue their chosen career.
The Karl Oskar Blaser scholarship is awarded to one or more deserving High School senior that will be attending a trade school or will be beginning a skilled trade after graduation. This year, our family has chosen two well deserving students that will each receive a one-time scholarship in the amount of $750.
This year's recipients are Rains Craft & Keyarah Shobe. Rains graduated in December from Butler High School and has already begun training at Iron Eagle Welding Academy in Stockton, MO.
Keyarah is graduating in May from Butler High School and will be attending Welding school after graduation. Congratulations, Rains and Keyarah.
Forecast wind gusts today (mph)
Gusty west winds are expected throughout the day today, transitioning to the northwest this evening as a second cold front swings through the area. This will keep winds gusty through the evening hours. Here is what to expect speed wise this afternoon into this evening.
Obituary - Leo W. Thomas
Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Friday, May 5, 2023, with a visitation starting at noon, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Burial in Belton Cemetery, Belton, MO. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.
Friday, April 28, 2023
Obituary - Donald “Soaky” James Soukup
Donald was born November 5, 1951, to Adolph James and Gracie Laverne (Howard) Soukup. He was a high school graduate and worked in building and concrete construction.
Donald is survived by two daughters, Cody Martin and her husband, John of Nevada, MO and Betty Malcom Payne and her husband Mike of Joplin, MO. He has one grandson, Tony Whitney. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Stanley and two sisters, Frances and JoAnn.
Family and friends will gather at the home of Eric and Staci Anderson, on Friday, May 5, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm to celebrate Donald’s life.
Obituary - Dolores Nolan
Dolores Jannie Nolan, age 87 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born October 1, 1935 to Henry William and Jennie Camilla Michelson Smith in Chicago, Illinois.
Dolores is survived by five children, George Hildman of Adrian, Missouri, David Hildman and husband Ron Altman of Polk City, Florida, Deborah Leinweber and husband Ken of Wauzeka, Wisconsin, Jacqueline Nolan of Prairie Du Chein, Wisconsin and Sherri Graumenz of New Munster, Wisconsin; 13 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jack Nolan on December 5, 2005.
Miami R-1 student of the month Abby Talley
Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria. Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it.
Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks.”
The Miami Student of the Month for March is Abby Talley, a senior. Abby is the daughter of Pam and JD Talley. In school she is in Basketball, Volleyball, FFA, and FBLA/Yearbook. Outside of school she works at Studio Perks and hangs with friends. Abby says, “Just be yourself and don’t let people push you around or walk all over you. Stand up for yourself!”
Abby plans to attend Pittsburg State University majoring in Pre Med with a minor in Biology. Miami staff states, “Abby is a hard working student with a wonderful sense of humor. She makes teaching fun.”
Abby plans to attend Pittsburg State University majoring in Pre Med with a minor in Biology. Miami staff states, “Abby is a hard working student with a wonderful sense of humor. She makes teaching fun.”
Obituary - Jane Lemmer
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with the visitation beginning at 1:00 PM.
A complete obituary will be posted once it is available.
A complete obituary will be posted once it is available.
Miami R-1 School District National Honor Society Induction
Katie Downs and Brennah Filtingberger were inducted this year. Pictured (left to right) Piper Wiley, Katie Downs, Brennah Filtingberger, Emma Vunovich, Kollin Tidman
Nevada man arrested on Barton County warrant
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Mr. Bourland was arrested for 1.) Felony Barton County Sheriff's Office Warrant - Harrassment 2.) No Seat belt.
Bobby J. Bourland was booked into the Vernon County Jail in Nevada and he is currently being held on no bond.
View arrest report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I465939D
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.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Obituary - Steven Wayne Wheeler
Steve was raised in Kansas City, MO, later Springfield, AR, and came to Vernon County in 1975. He graduated from El Dorado Springs High School Class of 1983. Steve served in the Army National Guard from 1985 – 2015 with two tours of duty, Iraq and Afghanistan. Throughout his life, Steve worked as an auto mechanic. For the past 39 years he worked with his stepfather, Rick Smith at Southeast Auto Repair in Nevada. Steve had a love of fishing and deer hunting, was a member of the VFW, Nevada Eagles, and BPOE Elks.
In addition to his wife Linda, survivors include a grandson, Trevor McDermott, of the home; two sons, Steven James Wheeler, Nevada, and Jerry Wheeler (Harley), Joplin, MO; a daughter, Bobbie Baxter, Nevada; two stepchildren, David Terrell (Kailee), Nevada, and Christal Nelson (Lloyd), Nevada; and numerous grandchildren; step-parents, Rick and Coeta Smith, Nevada; nine siblings, sister, Tina Leslie (Mike), Arkansas, sister, Becky York (Phillip), Nevada, sister, Cynda Pennington, Drexel, MO, sister, Candie Rice, Arkansas, sister, Crystal Hale, Terrence, FL, brother, Richard Smith (Jennifer), Nevada, sister, Chastity Shook, Nevada, sister, Monica Miller, Joplin, MO, brother, Johnny Wheeler, Kansas City, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and a stepbrother, Waylan Shook.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nevada Eagles Lodge.
Memorials are suggested to the Family c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
El Dorado Springs School District hires new Middle School Principal
The El Dorado Springs R-2 Board of Education is pleased to announce the selection of the new Middle School Principal, Mr. Jay Martin.
Mr. Martin brings eight years of experience teaching Agricultural Education for the El Dorado Springs school district.
Jay enjoys camping, playing sports, working on the farm, and spending time with his family.
We are excited to add Mr. Martin to the administrative team.
Jay Martin graduated high school from Neodesha, Kansas. He received his bachelor degrees in Agriculture Education and Philosophy and Religion.
Jay Martin graduated high school from Neodesha, Kansas. He received his bachelor degrees in Agriculture Education and Philosophy and Religion.
He began his teaching career in El Dorado Springs in 2015. In 2018, he received his masters degree in administration from William Woods University. While in masters classes he met his wife Melanie. They have an 8 month old son, Maverick.
Jay enjoys camping, playing sports, working on the farm, and spending time with his family.
As a principal, Jay wants to inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more. He is excited to work in a community that expects success from their students and teachers. Jay is excited for this new chapter in his career.
Traffic accident this morning in Ft. Scott Kansas
Stabilization and extrication was performed to remove the victim. Extrication equipment was used to open the jammed door to access the patient.
Packaged patient on backboard and transferred care to ems for further evaluation.
Rescue struts were placed due to the vehicle being in an un even terrain making the extrication a little more difficult. Patient and first responder safety was established before any work was performed!
Thanks for the continued support
FSFD
FSFD
Dubray Breaks Butler Junior High Shot Put Record!
She is the daughter of Kyle and Erin Dubray! Awesome Job Kylee!!
Happy Retirement Kathy Miller
Her son Tim celebrated with her and her other son, Chris sent his love. Many long time local friends and staff shared many stories. Ange Wood's yummy cake was beautifully decorated.
Kathy received petunias, million bell hanging plant, geraniums, a yellow rose, vase of multi colored roses, gift basket with a Branson Get A Way gift certificate, candle and bird house. Beverly Johnson stitched a quilt and had our PACE class ladies who are expert quilters finish it.
Many laughs and some heartfelt tears for our Kathy who has been a friendly face, big hearted person and wonderful nurse who have served EMH for 45 years and the Appleton City community for much longer than that.
We are blessed that Kathy Miller is a part of our family and love her vey much. Happy Retirement Kathy (when it happens)
Many laughs and some heartfelt tears for our Kathy who has been a friendly face, big hearted person and wonderful nurse who have served EMH for 45 years and the Appleton City community for much longer than that.
We are blessed that Kathy Miller is a part of our family and love her vey much. Happy Retirement Kathy (when it happens)
- Courtesy of Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City
Lamar man arrested on kidnapping charges
One of the callers reported that it sounded like a man was chasing a woman. When the officers arrived, they located a vehicle with the engine running and the driver’s side door was open.
The vehicle had struck a residence near the intersection. The officers immediately began searching for the registered owner of the vehicle. Their investigation revealed that Matthew F. Clements, 30, of Lamar Mo. had been following a woman that he had previously been in a relationship with.
Near the intersection of 9th and Broadway, he blocked her vehicle with his; forcibly removed her from the vehicle and placed her in his vehicle, without her consent.
The woman’s vehicle was still in drive, which caused it to travel through the intersection and collide with a house after she was removed. Clements then transported the woman to a residence where he placed her in a garden shed.
During this time, he threatened her, telling her he would not hurt her if she wouldn’t try to leave. After a length of time, he released the woman. The woman did receive minor injuries from this incident.
Matthew Clements was arrested by the Lamar Police Department and a charge of Kidnapping has been filed by the Barton County Prosecutor’s Office. Matthew F. Clements is currently being held in the Barton County Jail on a no bond warrant.
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 - Joyce Gray
There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com
Joyce Lucille Gray was born June 25, 1958 in Athens, Alabama to E.M. and Evelyn Scott Dye.
She started her life very quickly with the love of her life. She married David L. Gray on February 1, 1974. They started their life in Jackson, Mississippi and their first daughter was born in February on 1975. They loved having a beautiful baby girl so they decided to have another child in 1978 their first son, and quickly decided they needed another girl 15 months later. She was a great mother, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother. Simply put her passion was her family.
In 1991 David and Joyce took a big leap and moved to Missouri to be closer to her family. They moved to Butler, Missouri in 1994 where she became a property manager. Joyce was not just a property manager she would become friends and develop lasting friendships with so many of her tenants. She touched so many people in need and would do anything within her power to make sure they were all taken care of.
Joyce will always be remembered for being a caring, kind, and loving person. So many times she put others before herself.
She was preceded in death by her mother Evelyn, father Esry, brother Joe, and her dearest friend Dorothy.
Joyce in survived by her husband David L. Gray, three children Teresa F. Falkner husband Bret Falkner, David L. Gray Jr. wife Hope Gray, Angela M. Rusher, nine grandchildren Austin Philipsheck wife Alisha Philipsheck, Chesnea Philipsheck, Bailey Lowe, Jeffery Harrill, Cody Harrill, Connor Rusher, Elijah Gray, and Keyra Gray, four great grandchildren Layton, Greyson, Kimber, Mallory, and Raelynn, two sisters Sheila Hatten, and Ann Burkes, one brother Charles Dye, and so many more.
Joyce Lucille Gray was born June 25, 1958 in Athens, Alabama to E.M. and Evelyn Scott Dye.
She started her life very quickly with the love of her life. She married David L. Gray on February 1, 1974. They started their life in Jackson, Mississippi and their first daughter was born in February on 1975. They loved having a beautiful baby girl so they decided to have another child in 1978 their first son, and quickly decided they needed another girl 15 months later. She was a great mother, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother. Simply put her passion was her family.
In 1991 David and Joyce took a big leap and moved to Missouri to be closer to her family. They moved to Butler, Missouri in 1994 where she became a property manager. Joyce was not just a property manager she would become friends and develop lasting friendships with so many of her tenants. She touched so many people in need and would do anything within her power to make sure they were all taken care of.
Joyce will always be remembered for being a caring, kind, and loving person. So many times she put others before herself.
She was preceded in death by her mother Evelyn, father Esry, brother Joe, and her dearest friend Dorothy.
Joyce in survived by her husband David L. Gray, three children Teresa F. Falkner husband Bret Falkner, David L. Gray Jr. wife Hope Gray, Angela M. Rusher, nine grandchildren Austin Philipsheck wife Alisha Philipsheck, Chesnea Philipsheck, Bailey Lowe, Jeffery Harrill, Cody Harrill, Connor Rusher, Elijah Gray, and Keyra Gray, four great grandchildren Layton, Greyson, Kimber, Mallory, and Raelynn, two sisters Sheila Hatten, and Ann Burkes, one brother Charles Dye, and so many more.
Want free Electric City Speedway tickets for Friday Night
World Finance on the south side of the Butler Square is giving away 4 tickets to Electric City Speedway this Friday Night.
They will be giving these tickets away to anyone who is a customer of World Finance. Please call 660-679-0090 or swing by 11 W. Dakota Street. These tickets won't last long!!!
*These tickets have been claimed... Thank you!*
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