Obituary - Larry Murray

Larry Murray

Larry Murray, 71, Wellsville Kansas, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family at 11:30p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. A celebration of his life is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Wellsville Baptist Church, 217 Maine St. Wellsville, KS.

Larry was born May 27, 1943, to Richard and Maxine Murray in Nevada Missouri. He attended farrier school in 1969 at Bud Beaston Farrier School in Sperry, Oklahoma. He shoed in the Missouri area immediately following graduation until 1980 when he moved to Kansas and continued shoeing horses until his death. He was a member of Kansas’, Oklahoma’s and Missouri’s Farriers Associations. His farrier career lasted 45 years and was his lifetime passion.

Larry enjoyed doing many things in his lifetime. His most memorable interest was blacksmithing. He was always out in his shop building something that most people couldn’t even think up. He was a very talented man. In the last few years he was a member of the Free State Blacksmith Club and attended many farrier conventions where he shared his joys and talents with fellow blacksmiths. He also attended car shows with his beloved car “Maxine”, which used to be his mothers car. He was so proud of that car, every time he got behind the wheel he had a smile that was contagious.

On November 29, 1980, Larry married Joyce Jilek of Wellsville, KS. They were happily married for 34 years and had a total of 6 kids between them. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather that made a positive impact on everyone’s life he touched.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Murray; daughter, Robin Hurshman of Independence MO; daughter, Donna Ogle and husband Ed of Moundville, MO; step-daughter, Shanlea Garret of Ottawa KS; step-daughter, Dee Hay and significant other Raymond Crist of Baldwin City KS; son, Jonesey Murray and wife Tracy of Butler MO; step-son, Dustin Jilek and wife Jeanette of Princeton, KS. Grandkids, Chap Hurshman and wife April, Afton Hartley and husband Jim, Daniel Bley and wife Jennifer, Jesse Murray and wife Kasey, Montana King, Shelbye Fish and husband Sidney, Morgan Jilek, Taylor Jilek and Taylor Lisby. Great Grandkids, Kaleb, Shaun, Jayson, Coby, Izac, Juliana, Austyne, Addyson, MaKenna and Kyson. Brother, Robert Murray and wife Jacki of Oatman, AZ; Brother Jim Murray and wife Jenny of Leavenworth, KS; Sister, Donna Iser and husband Charles of Kansas City, MO.

Larry was proceeded in death by his father and mother, Richard and Maxine Murray, his brother, Rich Murray, son-in-law, Danny Dickey and Father-in-law Russell Leach.

Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest report 1/8/15

On 1/8/15 around 4:30 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 70 year old Teddy L. Jones of Rich Hill, Missouri. 

He was arrested on 1.) Driving while intoxicated. 

Mr.Jones also was booked into the Bates County Jail and released.

Missing dog in Butler

Missing 8 month old pit bull. He is white with black spots. He has a blue collar. He goes by ziggy. He got out yesterday. On the corner of Fulton and Ohio streets in Butler. 

If you see this dog please call 6602271573.

Obituary - Elnora Wheatley

Elnora Wheatley, of Rich Hill, passed away on Wednesday, January 7th at the Bates County memorial Hospital in Butler. She was 95. Arrangements are under the direction of Heuser Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 10th at the Heuser Funeral Home with burial in the Green Lawn Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 9th from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at heuser Funeral Home. The family suggests Memorial Contributions to the United Methodist Church or the Rich Hill memorial Library, in care of Heuser Funeral Home.

Two El Dorado Springs residents arrested following a vehicle pursuit

Jonathan Foulk

Two El Dorado Springs residents were arrested following a vehicle pursuit Sunday night in Cedar County. Cedar County Sheriff's Office Officials says, just prior to 9:00 P.M. Sunday night, Deputies checked a moving vehicle with radar, near the Olympia area, going 78 miles per hour. Officials say, the Deputies attempted to stop the White Oldsmobile Alero, which began speeding up to 100 miles per hour and running stop signs. 

Cedar County Deputies deployed spike strips, after which the Alero ran off the roadway through a ditch, a yard and through two fences before coming to a stop. The driver fled on foot, but was later located in the trunk of a family member's car. The driver was identified as 31 year old Jonathan Foulk. 

Foulk is being charged with multiple charges including speeding, resisting or interfering with arrest, failure to obey a traffic control device, and driving while revoked. Foulk was also on Vernon County's most wanted list for failure to appear for felony unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest, and theft of a motor vehicle. 

Trista Foulk

A passenger in the vehicle, 27 year old Trista Foulk, was also arrested on charges of false report/statement and hindering prosecution. Both are being held in the Cedar County Jail. Two children in the vehicle were taken into protective custody until their mother could be contacted and returned to them.

2015 National Missing Children’s Poster Contest

Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites Missouri's schools to participate in the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. The 2015 contest is open to all Missouri fifth grade students. Students will create 11 x 14 posters that reflect the 2015 contest theme, “Bring Our Missing Children Home.” 

Each participating Missouri school will choose a first place winner and submit that winner to the Highway Patrol’s Missing Persons Unit no later than March 1, 2015. A completed application, found on the Patrol’s Web site, must accompany the poster. Posters shall be mailed to: MSHP Missing Persons Unit, Attn: Clara Land, Q/DDCC, P.O. Box 568, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0568. One Missouri poster will be given an overall first place award, and will then be automatically entered in the national competition. 

For more information regarding the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest, please visit the Patrol’s Web site at www.mshp.dps.mo.gov [select Missing Persons Clearinghouse link, then National Missing Children's Day Poster Contest link] or call the Missing Persons Unit at (573) 526-6178. 

Modot: Southbound I-49 South of Lamar bridge repair

Southbound I-49 South of Lamar: ?Round the Clock Lane CLOSING Needed to Repair Bridge Following January 6 Tractor-Trailer Crash

• Where: Southbound right-lane of I-49 (Mile Marker 72) south of Lamar OPEN to traffic. Southbound left-lane of I-49 remains CLOSED ‘round the clock.

• What: Bridge wall closest to median destroyed in tractor trailer crash on Wednesday, Jan. 6

• When: Jan. 6 through Tuesday, Jan. 20

• Details: MoDOT crews will rebuild the bridge wall. However, the southbound left-lane will remain closed ‘round the clock until the repairs are complete. Drivers are urged to slow down and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

Weather and/or construction delays could postpone the completion of the project

Several schools in the area starting 2 hours later tomorrow Thursday January 8th

The following schools will start 2 hours later tomorrow:

• Adrian
• Appleton City
• Archie
• Hume
• Miami
• Montrose
• Rich Hill