Obituary - Joseph S. Pike

Joseph S. Pike

Joseph S. Pike, 81, Nevada, MO departed this life on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada following a brief illness. Joe was born October 8, 1934 in Milo, MO to Lester DeWitt and Jeanette Lynn (Pace) Pike.

Joe was born Milo and raised in the Ellis area in Vernon County. He attended school in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School. Following high school Joe served in the United States Army for two years, being stationed in Germany from 1955-1957. Upon his return to Nevada he began employment at the Nevada State Hospital where he continued to work for over 30 years until his retirement. Joe loved fishing, he also loved animals and nature, and being outdoors.

Survivors include his children, Mary Jo Shouse and her husband Gary, Spearville, KS, Joe Pike and his wife Tracy, Nevada, Matt Pike and his wife Jamie, Nevada, and Jeanie Masters, Nevada; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Tandy Pike, Sheldon, and Tony Pike, Sr., Compton Junction; three sisters, Grace Colvin, Nevada, Jewell Williams, Bronaugh, and Alice Rammage, Nevada; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Lester, and one sister, Jean Gicante.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the funeral home.

Obituary - Franklin "Frank" D. McClelland

Visitation for Frank McClelland of Butler, Missouri will be 5 -7 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2015 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Funeral services will be 12 noon Monday, November 30 at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Willard, Missouri with Reverend Ronnie Sicker officiating. Visitation in Willard will be prior to services from 11 - 12 noon Monday at the Rose Hill Baptist Church. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery in Willard, Missouri. In lieu of flowers contributions to Butler Immanuel Baptist Church or Rose Hill Cemetery. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Franklin "Frank" D. McClelland, age 78 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born November 26, 1936 to Claude Castle and Bernice Sweet McClelland in Dadeville, Missouri.

Frank is survived by his wife, Norma McClelland of Butler, Missouri; one son, Terry McClelland and wife Robin of Linn Valley, Kansas; three daughters, Sherry Tompkins and husband Craig of Belton, Missouri, Tammy Raffurty and husband Michael of Sterling, Colorado and Pammy Smith and husband Ken of Albuquerque, New Mexico; 10 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, J.C. McClelland and Jim McClelland; and four sisters, Ernestine Neil, Margaret Gann, Percien Hotchkiss and Virginia Vest.

Motorcycle accident in Cass County injures Harrisonville man

Around 12:45 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County responded to a accident involving a motorcycle and passenger car on Northbound 291just South of 155th Street.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Pontiac driven by 38 year old Shelby L. Preston of Harrisonville, Missouri overtook and struck the rear of a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Aaron J. Starkebaum of Harrisonville, Missouri, which was yielding for traffic. After impact the Harley Davidson traveled off the right side of the roadway ejecting the driver.

Mr. Starkebaum sustained moderate injuries in this accident and was transported by ambulance to St. Luke's East Hospital in Lees Summit, Missouri.

Both vehicles received damage and was towed from the scene by GT Tow of Raytown, Missouri.

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Obituary - John "Robert" Giltner

John "Robert" Giltner, age 71 years passed away Sunday November 22, 2015 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral Services will be held on Friday November 27,2015 at Vansant-Mills Chapel Clinton, Missouri.

Visitation will take place 1 hour prior. Interment will follow at Wall Cemetery Blairstown, Missouri.Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Among survivors are his daughter Mary Hall.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

Obituary - Louise S. Gregg

The Funeral Service for Louise will be held at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.

The Minister will be Reverend Norman Black and the visitation will be held at the funeral home preceding the service from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri.

Memorial donations be given to the Church of God (Holiness).

Louise S. Gregg, 96, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Anton Fick on the family farm in Germantown, Missouri May 16, 1919. She passed away November 21, 2015 at Countryside Estates residential care facility in Appleton City, Missouri.

Louise lived in the Germantown and Appleton City area all of her life except a few years during the depression. After her marriage to Ralph M. Gregg October 10, 1937 they moved to California where he worked in the logging industry. They were blessed with two sons. Upon their return to Missouri in 1941 they acquired land south-east of Appleton City where they farmed and raised cattle until retiring in 1988. Ralph died in 1996 and Louise remained on their farm, her home of 74 years, until late December of 2014 when she moved to the residential care facility in Appleton City. She told her family she wished to celebrate one more Thanksgiving and Christmas at the family farm before moving to town.

Through the years Louise had attended Spring Grove Church and later the Church of God (Holiness) in Appleton City. She was a member of the Red Hat Club loving to socialize with the ladies in her bright red hat and purple attire. Her favorite pass time was quilting. She had made over 100 beautiful quilts in her life-time, sharing them with family and friends. She was a member of the Rockville Quilting Group and also quilted with the Ohio Christian Church ladies group. She and Ralph hosted many card parties in their home, loving the time spent with friends playing Pitch. Her family will attest to the fact that she was undeniably the best pie baker and chicken fryer ever. Louise also had a great love for fast cars, still owning a bright red Mustang. Louise had a great joy of spirit and loved family, friends and life. She will be greatly missed.

Preceding Louise in death were her parents; her husband; one son Billy J. Gregg; one granddaughter Rhonda (Gregg) Wolf; and her eight siblings: Leonard, Raymond, Richard, Estel, George, Laura, Gertrude and Helen.

Survivors include: two sons, Donald Gregg (Barbara) and Ronald Gregg (Lisa); three grandchildren, Heath Gregg (Debbie), Kirsten Gregg and Erich Gregg; and eight great-grandchildren: Bradley and Daniel Wolf, Hannah and Hayden Gregg, Kelsey and Gregg Puttkammer, Samantha and Erica Gregg.

Wanted man arrested in Henry County

Peter M. Stuhlsatz

Around 3:08 p.m. this afternoon the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County arrested 25 year old Peter M. Stuhlsatz of Hollister, Missouri.

Mr. Stuhlsatz was arrested on 1.) Felony Greene County Probation Warrant 2.) Felony Taney County Probation Warrant.

He was booked into the Henry County Jail in Clinton, Missouri and is currently being held on no bond.

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Obituary - Kristina L. “Cricket” Dodson

Kristina L. “Cricket” Dodson,

Kristina L. “Cricket” Dodson, age 70, resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, died Thursday, November 19, 2015, at her home. She was born on August 29, 1945, in Vallejo, California, the daughter of Ellwood and Harriet Hoffman Stambaugh. She graduated High School in Prescott, Kansas, with the class of 1963. She married Leon “Bub” Walrod on December 27, 1963. They were blessed with one daughter, Amber. They later divorced. She married Ronald L. Dodson on July 12, 1990. He preceded her in death on September 4, 1992. Kristina worked for the Western Insurance Company in Fort Scott before moving to Russell, Kansas, for two years. Upon moving back to Fort Scott, she began her career as customer service supervisor with the Gas Service Company which later merged with Westar. She retired after 35 years. She was an independent demonstrator for Stampin’ Up, and was diligent in sending personalized cards to anyone needing encouragement. She enjoyed attending Fort Scott High School sporting events and was a huge Kansas City Royals fan. Kristina cherished spending time with Amber, shopping, watching movies, and dining out. She was a member of the Community Christian Church.

Survivors include her daughter Amber, Lenexa, Kansas; a brother, Louis Stambaugh and wife Marita, Lumberton, Texas; two sisters, Anke Dunn and husband Will, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Lanza Coe and husband Ben, McKinney, Texas; an aunt, Botts Hall and husband Burdell, Morton, Illinois; three nieces and five nephews. In addition to her husband Ron, she was preceded in death by her parents.

Rev. Kevin Moyers will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 24th, at the Community Christian Church. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Monday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to either Fort Scott High School Athletics or Community Christian Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Word of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary - Marsha A. Graef

Marsha A. Graef

Marsha A. Graef, 61, retired Assistant Athletic Director at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, passed away Monday evening, November 16, after a nearly 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Boy, did she make the best use of that time! Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Marsha was born April 29, 1954, in Clinton, Missouri, the daughter of Ervin “Corky” and Irene (Korth) Graef. She grew up in Urich, Missouri, attending Urich Elementary School and graduating from Sherwood High School. She graduated from Central Missouri State University in 1976 where she was a four-year varsity starter for the women’s basketball team and played field hockey and softball as well. She earned a master’s degree from Northern Arizona University and taught and coached at Archie and Fort Osage schools in Missouri.

Marsha went to Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, in the fall of 1985 as the head coach of Bates women’s volleyball and basketball teams, and assistant coach in women’s lacrosse. Marsha coached volleyball at Bates for 14 years and was recognized as one of a handful of Division Three volleyball coaches to have earned over 400 wins in her career, with an overall record of 416-144. Under her leadership, the Bobcats tallied 51 straight wins and marked the first victory by a NESCAC School in the NCAA Division III national tournament, making it to the “Sweet 16” round. Marsha’s teams also won two ECAC Championships, one runner-up finish, and three NESCAC Conference Championships. Marsha was honored by her peers with three New England Women’s Volleyball Association Coach of the Year awards and one AVCA National Coach of the Year Award. In 1998, Marsha moved from coaching into the administrative position of coordinator of physical education and club sports. She is also a certified strength coach and was instrumental in the design and implementation of the Davis Fitness Center.

Marsha was preceded in death by her father, her 3 uncles and their wives, and 3 cousins.

She is survived by her mother, Irene Graef of St. Louis, her brother Stephen and his significant other David Lawrence also of St. Louis, her closest friend and caregiver, Paula Linder, and her adopted Maine family, Mona, Mike, Charlotte, Pam, Clinton, Kim, Chris, Haley, Julia, Becky, Ross, Connor, Curt and Chance.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.