Obituary - Pearl Darlene Compton

Pearl Darlene Compton

Pearl Darlene Compton, age 78, of Nevada, MO passed from this life at 7:20 a.m. December 25, 2015 at Nevada Nursing and Rehab in Nevada. She was born February 19, 1937 in Deerfield, MO the daughter of Aldric Ellis and Virginia Adeline (Harding) Pettibon. In 1956 she was united in marriage to Elbert Lee Compton in Deerfield and he preceded her in death on September 7, 1996. 

Darlene attended school in Deerfield in her early years then graduated from Nevada High School with the Class of 1955. The following year she married Mr. Compton and they were blessed with six children. For more than ten years Darlene owned and operated an in-home day care. She did work for a time at Nellie Don and Key Industries. She closely followed her children in all of their school activities through the years and cheered at many wrestling and football games in which her sons were involved. She was an outstanding mother and grandmother, a great cook, and someone who always made “everything right”. She made sure that her family never went without anything that they needed. They could always count on her. She loved flower gardening, the Kansas City Chiefs, and crocheting baby blankets for anyone who might enjoy one for their newest family member.

Survivors include her children, Elbert Lee Compton, Jr. and Cindy of Hudson, WI; Brenda Sumner and Foxie of Nevada; Rhonda Eador of Nevada; Michael Compton and Kyla of Walker; Carla Guss and Stewart of Fort Scott, KS; and Tresha Compton and John Martin of Nevada; twenty-two grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; siblings, Larry Pettibon and Tommie; Clifford (Bud) Pettibon and Donna; Lucy Garrett and Dick; Phyllis Stoddard and Ronnie; Vickie Wolford and Dick; and Lelia Shields; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family members. Aside from her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Vivian; Glendyn (Bog); Albert; Kenneth; Paul; Helen; June and Anna Laura Noone.

Funeral services for Pearl Darlene Compton are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Terry Mosher officiating. Interment will follow in the Moore Cemetery in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the funeral home.

Those who wish may contribute in her memory to the New Life Homeless Shelter in Nevada (affiliate of the Pine Street Baptist Church) in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Robert Ray Hoskins

Robert Ray Hoskins

Robert Ray Hoskins, age 78, of Nevada, MO passed away December 24, 2015 at his home. He was born September 5, 1937 in Horton, MO, the son of Clarence Taft and Stella Anna (Hoover) Hoskins. On May 29, 1974 he was united in marriage to Linda Marie (Greer) and she preceded him in death on January 6, 2015.

Bob attended school in Richards graduating with the Class of 1955 in an all boy class of four. After graduation he served our country in the United States Army. He then returned to Missouri after Honorable Discharge in New York. Through his life Bob farmed with his father and owned his own radiator shop in Nevada for a short time. For over thirty years he worked as a machinist for W.F. Norman retiring in 2014. When time allowed Bob enjoyed camping, deer hunting, fishing for spoonbill, and NASCAR. He was a very handy craftsman, able to build home additions, shelves, and frames when needed. But most of all he enjoyed his family and spending time with them – especially spoiling his grandchildren and great grandchildren who were the loves of his life. Of special mention are his grandson Anthony's buddies - - - they were family to him.

Survivors include his son Ray Hoskins and wife Kathy of Nevada; sister, Wilma Burdick of Nevada; grandchildren, Anthony Hoskins and wife Lacie; Christina Hoskins, and Robert Hoskins; and great grandchildren, Eliza and Julyan. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Clarence Hoskins, Jr. and Neoma Jean Allen.

Funeral services for Robert Ray Hoskins will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2015 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield, MO.

Those who wish may contribute in his memory to Nevada Youth Recreational Baseball in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Wilma Lorean Miller

Wilma Lorean Miller

Wilma Lorean Miller, age 76, of Peculiar, MO, formerly of Nevada, passed away December 23, 2015 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She was born March 18, 1939 in Walker, MO, the daughter of Lewis Charles and Minnie Lee (Cowan) Covington. On September 26, 1955 she was united in marriage to Gerald Joseph Miller and he survives of the home. Together their union was blessed with five sons. 

Through her life Wilma was a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker to her family and for a period of about fifteen years ran an in-home daycare, a field in which she was well known and much beloved. She did work for a short time at Majestic Plastics in Grandview. On Easter Sunday 1956, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at the Linwood Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO. She was an accomplished piano player and vocalist singing in church and for many weddings and funerals. She loved flower gardening, sewing, crafts, and cooking. She collected all sorts of decorative mice through the years to fill her home. Most recently she had attended church at Greenwood Fellowship.

Survivors in addition to her husband include her five sons, Lyndell (Jerry) Miller and wife Sandy of Bolivar; Ronald Miller and wife Karen of Jefferson City; Dennis Miller and wife Denise of Florissant, CO; Gary Miller and wife Carolyn of Debrecen, Hungary; and Russell Miller and wife Krisha of Topeka, KS; sister, Lavonne Messick of Springfield; nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, along with other extended family members. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Jerial Covington, Clark Covington, Orville Covington, Leverna McHenry, Florence Flynn, and Ruth O’Neal.

Funeral services for Wilma Lorean Miller are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Ferry Funeral Home Nevada with interment to follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Walker, MO. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. just prior to the service also at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Two Rich Hill teens injured in rollover accident

The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with the Rich Hill Police Department responded to a one vehicle rollover accident around 8:29 p.m. on SW 9508 Road and SW 2007 Road Southwest of Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 16 year old Myles D. Becker of Rich Hill, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned.

Two female passengers in the vehicle 14 year old Krista R. Hoss and 17 year old Peyton M. Walton both of Rich Hill, Missouri sustained minor injuries in this accident and both were transported by private vehicle to Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Mr. Becker wasn't injured in this accident.

The vehicle received extensive damage and was towed from the scene by Gilkeys Tow of Rich Hill.

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Obituary - Betty L. Jones

Betty L. Jones, 90, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada.

Service times and additional family information will be announced at a later time by Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Job Opening in Butler

Now Hiring for in-home supervisor must be a CNA and willing to travel. 

You must be available on some weekends and evenings.

Please call Nicole at Quality Home Care Inc. 6606796733 if interested.
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Shooting Investigation in Clinton

On the evening of 12-21-15, at approximately 5:15 P.M., Clinton Police were dispatched to a home located in the 200 block of South 4th Street. At that location they contacted a resident of the home who had a gunshot wound to the head. The resident had been discovered by his roommate who called 911. The resident was treated on the scene by Golden Valley Ambulance personnel and then was transported to the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. 

The resident was then flown to a hospital in the Kansas City Metro area where they remain in critical condition. Clinton Police Detectives conducted an on scene investigation. While that investigation continues, it appears from evidence gathered from the scene and statements of other residents at the home that it was apparently a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Clinton, Missouri Police Department
101 E. Ohio St.
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2679

Water main break in Butler

Repair crews are on the scene of a water main break on Main Street in Butler. Currently the street is closed between Mill and Lee streets. 

We will update as more information becomes available.