Miami R-1 Veteran's Day Program

Retired Air Force Major John Ephland to Speak at Miami R-1 Veterans’ Day Observance.

On November 11, all U. S. Veterans are invited to attend the Veterans’ Day observance in the Miami R-1 auditorium at 10:45 a.m. When arriving, please use the south gym entrance. FFA members will escort veterans to the library where juice, coffee, and muffins will be served by the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America students.

Retired Air Force Major John Ephland will be the guest speaker for the event. John attended school at Miami School system from 3rd – 11th grade, and then moved to Butler for his senior year, graduating in 1970. He was selected to attend the USAF Academy in June 1970, and graduated in June 1974 as a 2nd Lieutenant, USAF, with a BS in Computer Science. He got to fly a T-41 (Cessna 172) 25 hours with some solo time at the Academy, and passed the evaluation, so after graduation he went on to pilot training for 1 year, flying a T-37 and T-38 for 200 hours of twin-engine jet time. John chose C-141 Cargo jets (4-engine) to fly, and ended up flying them for 18 years, over 4,000 hours; the last 13 years he was an Instructor Pilot, and taught over 1000 pilots to fly the C-141. He retired as a Major, with nearly 21 years active duty.

John got to fly the C-141 to almost every continent; US, Panama, Canada, Puerto Rico, a dozen Pacific Islands, most of SE Asia, Thailand, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, Diego Garcia Naval Air Station (Indian Ocean), Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Europe, England, Spain, and Turkey. His crew almost made it to Antarctica, but the weather went bad, and we had to turn back without landing there. John flew in Desert Storm, Jan ‘91. God has led and protected us through many miles and many years. It is through His grace and mercy that we are here now.

The assembly will pay tribute to all branches of the military for their duty and sacrifices to our country and its citizens. After this observance, all Veterans and their spouses are invited to eat lunch in the cafeteria with FCCLA members. Please join the Miami R-1 School District to help honor the past and present U.S. Veterans.

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Obituary - Audrey Maxine Miller Hamel

Audrey Maxine Miller Hamel, Hume passed away on Saturday, November 1st at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. She was 66. Arrangements are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home. The family receives friends on Wednesday, November 5th.

Funeral services are scheduled on Thursday, November 6th at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the East Liberty Cemetery near Stotesbury.

Following the interment the family will gather along with friends to enjoy a meal and fellowship at the Legion Hall in Hume on the east side of the square. Those who wish may contribute in Audrey's name to the First Christian Church in Nevada in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

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Obituary - Kenneth Wayne Roden

Arrangements for Kenneth Roden are Cremation, with memorial services to be announced at a later time. Cremation under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, Missouri. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Wayne Roden, 85 of Louisburg, Kansas passed away November 3, 2014 at Village Shalom Care Center in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born June 17, 1929 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, son of Kirby Allen and Ella Lee (Brown) Roden.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, brother Carl, and sisters Daphne and Bobbie. He is survived by his wife, Betty Roden of Louisburg; son Dave Roden and wife Chris of Falcon, Missouri; son Dirk Roden of Stockton, Missouri; daughter Kendra Peery of Springfield, Missouri; and daughter Carla Knoche of Louisburg, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

Full Obituary: Matthew Scott Chism

Matthew Scott Chism 

Matthew Scott Chism
(October 18, 1989 - November 2, 2014)

Matthew Scott Chism Stockton, MO was the second child of Rodney and Pam Chism and was born on October 18, 1989. He was born in Bolivar, MO at Citizens Memorial Hospital. Tragically, on Sunday, November 2, 2014, he was shot and killed in the line of duty as a Cedar County Deputy Sheriff.

Matthew was raised in the Stockton community. His childhood was spent helping his mother and father tend to the family farm, feeding cattle, hunting deer, cutting hay, and playing with his brother Joshua. As a boy, Matthew was energetic and tenacious. He was even a bit of a boy daredevil, known to drive his tricycle and, later, bicycle off of the edge of the Chism house’s concrete front porch.

As Matthew grew up, he participated in many school activities. These included baseball, football, Peer Tutoring, FFA and many others. As a young man, Matthew had an incredible sense of humor and could brighten anyone’s day with his silly charm and antics. He graduated from Stockton High School in May of 2008.

Matthew entered the Law Enforcement Academy at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO in January of 2011. He had dreamt of becoming an officer ever since he was a boy, after participating in the D.A.R.E. program lead by Leon Dwerlkotte. It was at that young age that Matthew decided to become an officer of the law. He realized that childhood dream and graduated from the Law Enforcement Academy in May of 2011.

Matthew then married the love of his life, Ashley Brook Dixon, on July 30, 2011 in Stockton. He was an incredibly loving husband, and the spark that Matt and Ashley shared was undeniable. He and Ashley enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors together. On September 25, 2012, Hunter Glen Chism was born. As a father, Matthew was second to none. Matthew loved his son Hunter fiercely. Hunter loved his daddy.

Soon after, Matthew truly began to realize his professional aspirations. He joined the Cedar County Sheriff’s Department in January of 2013. Eager, ready, and willing to serve, Matthew was a superb Deputy Sherriff. As an officer, he always went the extra mile. He saw each new day as an opportunity to grow and to learn. Matthew loved his career. He knew it was a calling, and he took that calling seriously.

As the head of a Christian family, both Matthew and Ashley attended the Assembly of God Church in Stockton, MO.

Matthew was a man of great character and integrity. He was fair and honest. He was funny and energetic. He was a man of great courage and bravery. Full of genuine devotion and sacrifice, Matthew ultimately gave his life to protect and serve.

Matthew is survived by his wife Ashley Dixon Chism of Stockton, MO, his son Hunter Glen Chism, mother Pamela Sue Chism and father Rodney Harold Chism of Stockton, MO, grandmother Myrna Chism and grandfather Richard Chism of Stockton, MO, brother Joshua Glen Chism of Waynesville, MO and a multitude of other relatives and friends.

¬Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 6-8pm at Brumback Funeral Home in Stockton, MO located at 309 South High Street. The funeral will be held at the Stockton R-1 High School located at 14109 South 39 Highway, Stockton, MO. The funeral begins at 2pm on Thursday, November 6, 2014.

Memorials may be made at Liberty Bank in Matt's honor.

Full Obituary: Gannon William Hathcock

Gannon Hathcock

Funeral services for Gannon Hathcock will be 3:00 PM Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the South Gymnasium at the Drexel School. Visitation will be from 1 – 3 PM prior to the service at the school. Burial will follow services in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel. Contributions are suggested to Gannon’s Gang Memorial Fund. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Gannon William Hathcock, 16 of Drexel, Missouri passed away November 2, 2014 at his home in Drexel. Gannon was born January 13, 1998 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Jan Hathcock and Chelle (Bollinger) Hathcock.

Gannon attended Drexel High School and loved football, soccer, and cruising around in his truck with his friends. He also liked video games, legos, dirt bikes, and four-wheelers. Gannon was always on his phone using Snapchat, Instagram and texting. Gannon was very creative and artistic.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charles Bollinger, and grandmother, Mary Bollinger. He is survived by his mother, father, and sisters: McKenna Hathcock, Jenna Hathcock, paternal grandparents Jim and Becky Hathcock and Jim and Judy Bernack; aunts and uncles Kyle and Sandy Smading, Janae Roberts, Angel and Travis Thomas, and Michelle and Tim Donavan; as well as many cousins.

Nursing Job Opening In Butler

Quality Home Care Inc. is seeking Dependable personal care aides/ CNA'S in the Bates county area full-time/ part-time hours are available, pay will be discussed at an in person interview in our main office @ 1300 N. Orange St. Butler, Mo. 

You will be required to come here for the interview/ application process and one 8 hour day of training. Must have reliable transportation. Serious inquiries only please call 660-679-6733 or toll free @ 1-888-602-4455 ask for Jessica