Man killed in Fatality accident in Cass County

Around 11:42 a.m. this morning the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass and St. Clair County Sheriffs Deputies responded to a one vehicle fatality accident on Missouri 7 Highway just South of 219th Street in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1996 Ford driven by 73 year old Roy G. Kauffman of Pleasant Hill, Missouri traveled off the roadway, struck a signpost and ditch the culvert before coming to rest.

Mr. Kauffman was pronounced dead at 11:58 a.m.by Central Cass Paramedic E. Myler, His body was transported by the Jackson County Medical Examiner.

This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 54 Fatality accident of 2015.

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Obituary - Jeffrey W. Borucki

 Jeffrey W. Borucki

Jeffrey W. Borucki, 47, Kansas City, Missouri died December 3, 2015. A Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri.

Jeffrey was born February 13, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Michael and Kathleen (Russell) Borucki. He graduated from Grandview High School. He lived in the Kansas City area his whole life and worked as a chef in various restaurants.

Jeffrey is survived by his mother, Kathy Greuter of Freeman, Missouri; his father, Michael Borucki of Kansas City, Missouri; one son, Jeffrey of Kansas City, Missouri; and two grandchildren.

Obituary - Margaret Ketterman

Margaret Ketterman

Margaret Ketterman, 96, Nevada, MO passed from this life on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada following a brief illness. Margaret was born June 16, 1919 in Vernon County, MO to Benjamin Perry and Minnie (Saathoff) Thompson. She was united in marriage to Earl Swope who preceded her in death in 1970. Margaret later married Finis Ketterman and they were married for 24 years before his passing.

Margaret was a lifetime resident of Vernon County. She was raised in the Walker area and attended school there. She was later employed by Key Work Clothes in Nevada for over 30 years until her retirement. As a child Margaret attended Berea Christian Church and in later years attended Horton Methodist Church. She especially loved being with her family and many friends.

Survivors include one daughter, Earlene Butler and her husband Howard, Nevada; one granddaughter, Terri Meyer and her husband Dick, Utah; two great-grandsons, Jason Claspill, Nevada, and Justin Claspill, Oklahoma City, OK; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, two sisters, two brothers, and great-grand dog “Charlie”.

Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada with Lawrence Cripps officiating. Friends may call now and until 1:30 p.m. on Friday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Those who wish may contribute in her memory to the Salvation Army or Horton Methodist Church in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Updated Obituary - Edith White

Edith White

Funeral services for Edith White will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, December 5 from 10-11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Butler Public Library.

Edith Lucene White, age 95 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Breezy Meadows in Butler. She was born June 19, 1920 to Roy Castle and Stella Ritchey Baker in Butler.

Edith is survived by her daughter, Margaret Alexander and husband Jim of Russellville, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Pat Stevens and husband Terry, Rejena Hairston and husband Eddie, David Alexander, Joel Alexander, Kimberly Russell and husband Robert and Patrick White and wife Jenessa; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ernest; and one son, Kenneth.

Updated Obituary - Thomas Christopher Hartley

Thomas Christopher Hartley

Thomas Christopher Hartley, age 29, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2015, 2:00 P.M. at Vansant Mills Chapel. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Thomas Hartley Memorial Fund, for his children, and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences and fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Tommy was born to William and Terry (Decker) Hartley on August 28, 1986 in Independence, Missouri. He graduated from Calhoun High School in 2006, attended Tulsa Welding School, and completed a two year pipefitters apprenticeship. Tommy loved the "Blues" and played the guitar. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Tommy enjoyed working with his chainsaw and welder. He loved all things "Harley Davidson". Tommy loved his friends, they were like his brothers and sister to him. He cherished his time with his wife and children. He was always willing to help anyone at anytime.

Tommy was preceded in death by his grandparents; step-father, Donald "Star" Hanks; and uncle, Bob Hartley.

He is survived by his wife Amanda (Kimzey) Hartley; sons, Gunner Keeran, Keegan Hartley, and Kayden Hartley; parents, Terry and Bill Hartley; sister, Tammi Shaffer; niece and nephew, Lyric and Chord Shaffer.

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

Nevada Police Department Make Arrests in Auto Theft

William Ray Howard III

Bryor Richard Green

The Nevada Police Department reports that they have concluded an investigation resulting in an auto theft report and arrest that occurred in the 200 block of E. Floral. Investigating officers determined that on November 30th, at about 5:30pm, the driver of a 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix parked the car and left the vehicle unlocked and the keys in the ignition. Returning moments later, the driver found the car gone and called police.

A subsequent search by law enforcement was conducted and Police located the stolen vehicle driving down the street at about 9:20 pm near Walnut and Washington Streets. The vehicle was under the control of three suspect occupants. Police stopped the stolen vehicle and took all three occupants into custody, recovered the stolen car, and later returned the vehicle to the owner. The three car thieves were identified as follows:
 
1. Bryor Richard Green – a 17 year old Nevada resident
2. William Ray Howard III – An 18 year old Nevada resident
3. Juvenile #1 – a 16 year old Juvenile from Springfield, Missouri

The adult subjects were booked into the County Jail. Arrest Warrants were issued on the two adults by the Vernon County Associate Court as follows:

• Bryor Green - Tampering w/ a Motor Vehicle, 1st Degree, a Class C Felony – Held on $5,000 Cash or Surety bond

• William Ray Howard III – Tampering w/a Motor Vehicle, 2nd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor – Held on $1,000 Cash or Surety Bond

• Juvenile #1 – Released to Juvenile Authorities.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

To report criminal activities to the dispatch center call 417-448-2710 or use the Tip Hotline at 417-448-5117. All information will be kept confidential.

Obituary - James Mason Hart

James Mason Hart

James Mason Hart, age 75, of Nevada, MO passed away November 29, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield after a very brief illness. He was born November 6, 1940 in Shelbina, MO, the son of Forrest Wayne and Lois Elizabeth (Rogers) Hart. He met his future wife, Rama Faye Campbell on a blind date in Nevada in November of 1962. They were married two years later on November 28, 1964 in Nevada. In 2014 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on an Alaskan Cruise.

In his youth, Jim lived in Hamilton and Osceola, MO and Corydon, IA. He graduated from Corydon High School in 1958. After a year of college he joined the United States Air Force serving our country from 1959 to 1963 both state side and abroad in England. In 1965 Jim began employment with the National Cash Register Company later known as NCR Corporation, as a field engineer in Topeka, KS. His twenty-eight years of NCR employment in both domestic and international venues as a Systems /Application engineer took him to many countries. In the mid-1970’s Jim and Rama lived in Tripoli, Libya where both worked for NCR. Upon returning to the United States they lived for twenty years in Wichita, KS, then Harrisonville before making Nevada their permanent home in 2004.

Jim was baptized in his early years and attended church in many places. Recently he had been attending services at the United Methodist Church in Nevada. In 2014 he received his 50 year Masonic pin and was an endowed member of the Osage Lodge #303. He was also a member of the Truman Club.

Jim’s interests were many and varied. For many years he owned Corvettes and loved driving and auto crossing them. After buying a place on Truman Lake he took up bass fishing. Woodworking was another talent that he possessed. In 1998 Jim and Rama bought their first motorhome and enjoyed their travels across the U.S. Jim also especially enjoyed the camaraderie of his Tuesday/Thursday coffee group.

Survivors in addition to his wife Rama include his cousin, Thomas A. Rogers and wife Claudia of Colorado Springs, CO and their children and families; brother-in-law, Keith Campbell; niece, Michelle Dawn Campbell; nephew, Dustin K. Campbell and wife Robin; great nieces, Brooklyn Swait and Ashlyn Swait; and great nephews, Cayden Campbell and Morgan Campbell, all of Nevada; along with many close friends.

A Memorial Service with Masonic Rites and Military Honors is scheduled at 1:30 Friday, December 4, 2015 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Sharon Freeman officiating. Visitation is scheduled from 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. just prior to the service also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at a later date in Iowa.

Those who wish may contribute in Jim’s memory to the Masonic Home in Columbia, MO or to the United Methodist Church in Nevada in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - William "Little Bill" Eugene Shaddox, Jr.

William "Little Bill" Eugene Shaddox, Jr. age 45 of Creighton, Missouri departed this life Saturday, November 28, 2015 at his home.

Little Bill is survived by his mother, Phyllis Shaddox of Urich, Missouri; a son, Aaron Shaddox of Urich, Missouri; a daughter, Megan Shaddox of Sedalia, Missouri; a brother, Steven A. Shaddox of Urich, Missouri; two sisters, Kim Salmon of Urich, Missouri and Shelly Carver of Creighton, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the William E. Shaddox Memorial Fund.

A complete obituary will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.