Obituary - Sandra Lynne “Sandie” Matheny

Sandra Lynne “Sandie” Matheny

Sandra Lynne “Sandie” Matheny, 61, died at 9:30 pm on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at her home after a long illness. Sandie was born on June 16, 1953 in Merced, California to Robert and Jacqueline (Beech) Crawford. She grew up in Clarinda, Iowa. Sandie moved to Blue Mound, Kansas in 1996. She enjoyed playing solitaire on the computer, reading, gardening, watching movies. One of her greatest pleasures was traveling the country with her husband Harry and attending the NASCAR race in Talladega, Alabama. 

Consequently, Sandie had friends throughout the country. Sandie loved life, any kind of new life, especially her cats. Sandie was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Kenneth Wayne Ross on January 6, 1992, one infant grandson, Kaelob Wayne Mize in 1994, and one brother-in-law, Milford Clinton in 2007. Survivors include her husband, Harry Matheny of the home; two daughters, Jinny Lynne Ross of the home, Kimberly Mae Thompson of Columbus, GA; three sisters, Vicki Boulware and husband Curtis, Fort Worth, TX, Sherree Clinton, Blue Mound, and Ida Lively and husband Mark, Port Matilda, PA; seven grandchildren, Joey, Jordyn, Dustyn, Shyanne, Timothy, Kaitlynne, and Samantha; one niece, six nephews; and a million friends coast-to-coast. 

A visitation will be held at 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. A funeral service will take place at 1:30 pm on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Blue Mound United Methodist Church. Cremation will take place following the service and burial will be at a later date. On line condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements are in the care of Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

Weather Update: Rain Chances Monday & Monday Night

Who is ready for a little rain? Well, even if you aren't it's on its way.

Here's a look at the timing for the rainfall for Monday and Monday night. The best chances for all of northern and northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas will be during the evening and overnight hours. But rain should overspread the area from west to east throughout the day Monday. It looks like most areas will see between a quarter of an inch to one inch of rainfall.

Obituary - Robert Hutcheson

Robert Hutcheson of Butler, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Vitas Hospice in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services are pending at this time and will be announced under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence for the family may be left atwww.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Obituary - Gannon Hathcock

Gannon Hathcock

Gannon Hathcock, 16 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 at his home in Drexel. Funeral services are pending at this time, and will be announced under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence for Gannon’s family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Lees Summit Man Injured In Cass County Accident

One person was injured in a one-vehicle accident on Nov. 1 in Cass County on Highway 7 just south of Walker Rd.

John R. Famuliner, 49, Lee’s Summit, Missouri was Northbound in a 2001 Ford Explorer, traveled off the right side of the roadway. Then vehicle then struck a highway sign in the cross over.

John R. Famuliner experienced minor injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene. His vehicle had extensive damage and was removed from the scene by Johnson’s Towing. 

Missouri Highway Patrol Corporal T.G. Sims investigated the accident and was assisted by Trooper J.C. Ewing, Trooper B.R. DeHann, Harrisonville Police Department and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

Miami R-1 Community offering Thoughts and Prayers for Gannon Hathcock

Gannon Hathcock

The Miami R-1 Community would like to offer our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of our football teammate, Gannon Hathcock. The Drexel community is also in our thoughts and prayers.

Lights On for Cedar County Sheriff's Deputy Matthew Chism

SHINE A LIGHT ANYWHERE, EVERYWHERE: Cedar County, Missouri Deputy Matthew Chism died at the hospital from gunshot wounds sustained during an engagement with a fleeing suspect. Chism was 25-years-old, and he leaves behind a wife and a small child. Chism had been with the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office since January 2013.

Here is how Heroes Memorial Foundation can help:http://www.goheroes.us/how-we-can-help.html

Please keep a nightly porchlamp vigil in his memory. Sunday November 9th leave the light on!

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Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 11/2/14

On 11/2/14 around 12:25 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 39 year old Amanda J. Owsley of Harrisonville, Missouri. She was arrested on 1.) Felony possession of a controlled substance 2.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia 3.) Operating a motor vehicle with only 1 headlight. She was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.