Obituary - Donald Wayne Daggett, Sr.

Donald Wayne Daggett, Sr.

Donald Wayne Daggett, Sr., age 52, of Nevada, MO, passed from this life on January 14, 2016 at his home. He was born September 8, 1963 in Nevada, the son of Floyd and Mildred Daggett, both of whom have preceded him in death.

“Donnie” as he was known attended school in Nevada graduating with the Class of 1981 where he served as manager of the Nevada Tiger football team. For greater than fifteen years he was Owner/Operator of D & L Taxi in Nevada. He was well known for his caring personality and sense of humor - - - he was quite a comedian. When the weather was bad or people were down on their luck he would provide a cab ride free of charge for those in need. He enjoyed model trains in his spare time.

Survivors include his children, Kimberly Daggett of Fayetteville, AR; Pearl Daggett and Donald Daggett, Jr. both of Nevada; twin brother, Ron Daggett and brother, Floyd Daggett; nephews, David and “Dozer”; along with other extended family members and friends.

A Memorial Service for Donald Wayne Daggett, Sr. will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2016 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO. A visitation is scheduled from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. just prior to the service also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at a later date in Moore Cemetery in Nevada, MO.

Those who wish may contribute to a fund for the family in care of Ferry Funeral Home.


 

Two arrested in pursuit, vehicle catches on fire, almost goes over a cliff in Vernon County

Cody Jo Boyd

A lengthy pursuit ended with two people being arrested after the driver failed to stop for a Sheriff’s Deputy. According to Sheriff’s Office officials, the vehicle fled when a deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on Washington and Walnut in Nevada. 

The pursuit lead deputy’s south of Nevada where a passenger fled on foot from the vehicle and was apprehended by a second deputy that was helping in the pursuit. 

The driver then continued to flee in the vehicle. Additional deputies and the Missouri State Highway Patrol were called in to assist. According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, the vehicle fled east on K highway before turning onto gravel. 

The pursuit ended when the vehicle drove into a driveway in the area of 2750 and Quartermaster and lost control. “The car almost went off of a small cliff but was stopped when it hit a small tree” said Mosher.
 

The Sheriff said deputies broke out the windows of the car to get the driver out who was still resisting. “She wouldn’t come out of the car even though it was on fire at the time and hanging off of a cliff.

” Mosher said the driver has been identified as Cody Jo Boyd, 30 of Nevada. Boyd had an active felony warrant for failure to obey a judge’s order.

Suspected methamphetamine's were also found in the vehicle. The name of the passenger has not been released pending the filing of formal charges. 

The Sheriff said his office will be applying for additional charges in this case.

Obituary - Rosa Lee Holland

Rosa Lee Holland

Funeral services for Rosa Holland will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice or American Cancer Society.

Rosa Lee Holland, age 86 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at her home in Butler. She was born November 11, 1929 to George Washington and Stella May Cauthron Osborn in Archie, Missouri.

Rosa is survived by her husband Kenneth Leroy Holland of Butler, Missouri; one son, Mike Holland and wife Jackie of Butler, Missouri; three daughters, Vickie Richmond and husband Ike of Nevada, Missouri, Terry Morris and husband Charlie of Butler, Missouri and Twila Clubb of Independence, Missouri; one brother, George Osborn Jr. and wife Joan of Ft. Scott, Kansas; nine grandchildren, Ken, Dan, Chad, Katrina, Misty, Angie, Ryan and Heather; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Brad Morris; one brother, Virgil; and four sisters, Florence, Helen, Dorothy and Faye.

Cass County Sheriff's Regional Academy Set to Begin Classes

The Cass County Sheriff's Office Regional Training Academy is accepting applications for their spring 2016 academy class. The deadline to apply is January 22, 2016 at 5:00 pm. The academy, which meets three nights a week and every other weekend, will allow students the opportunity to maintain outside employment during their attendance.

Interested applicants should contact the academy office by phone at 816-380-8309 or by email at AcademyDirector@ccsorta.org, or visit the website at www.ccsorta.org.

Classes are scheduled to begin on Monday February 8th.

Obituary - Henry “Bud” Dukes Bledsoe, II

Henry “Bud” Dukes Bledsoe, II, Peculiar, Missouri, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial will be in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House (kchospice.org) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).

(A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Obituary - LeRoy A. Koehler

LeRoy A. Koehler, 74, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville.

Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A complete obituary and service time will be published when the information becomes available.

Updated Obituary - Dale Friederich

Mr. Dale Friederich, 82 of Butler, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Thursday, January 14, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 400 West Nursery St. in Butler with Monsignor Bradley S. Offutt officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Bates County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Dale Quentin Friederich was born on November 27, 1933 in rural Erie, Kansas and graduated from Erie High School in 1952. He met Patricia Jean Hilton in 1950 and they married in 1953, 10 days before he deployed to Korea for a year-long tour with the Army. He remained in the Army for three years then he and his family returned to Kansas where he earned an Associates Degree from Neosho County Community College.

He and his family moved to Butler in 1964 when he began working as a route salesman for Wonder Bread & Hostess Cakes and in 1995 retired after 30 years with the company. During his retirement he enjoyed fishing, watching sports and spending time with his family. He will be infinitely missed by his family and friends.

Mr. Friederich is survived by his wife Patricia Hilton Friederich, sister, Francie Seidl of Wichita, Kansas, and children Steven Friederich and wife Bonnie of O’Fallon, MO., Jeff Friederich and wife Barbara of Raytown, MO., Alecia Lawhorn and husband Andre’ of Mandeville, LA., Matt Friederich of Butler, MO., Anna Renae Friederich-Maggard and David Maggard of Lansing, KS., and grandchildren Cory Coates, Richard Friederich, James Friederich, Tricia Friederich-Cook, Tyler Friederich, and Ely and Aubrey Maggard and great grandchildren Faith Coates, Ally Cook, and Hope and Daniel Morris.

He was preceded in death by his parents Reinald and Christina Friederich, sisters Ellen Keenan, Irene McDonald, Alice (Sister Aloysia) Friederich, Virginia Lee Butts, Pauline Brigman, and brothers Raymond Friederich and John Friederich.

Obituary - Neila Jean Sykes

Neila Jean Sykes, 67, of Cleveland, Missouri passed away January 7, 2016. Cremation, with a graveside service scheduled on July 3, 2016 in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. A memorial picnic will follow services. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the KC Pet Project. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Neila Jean was born in Columbus, Ohio to Neil and Elizabeth Reynolds on September 4, 1948. She was a 1967 Ruskin High School Graduate and was united in marriage to Michael Sykes on February 7, 1970 in Kansas CIty, Missouri. Neila Jean enjoyed camping, crafting, gardening, horseback riding, bowling and roller skating. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and spoiling her puppies. She was preceded in death by her Mother Elizabeth Reynolds; Father Neil Reynolds; Sister Linda Hummer; Daughter Breeona Gilmore; Brother-in-laws John Kretchmer and Roger Hummer and Father-in-law John F Sykes. Survivors include her husband Michael Sykes of 46 years; Son Kevin Sykes and wife Elizabeth of Mineral Wells, Texas. 4 grandchildren; Ashley Gilmore, Hunter Gilmore, Lucia Sykes and Abbygail Mathewson; Sister Joan Kretchmer ; Mother-in-Law Veda Wolf; Step-Mother Geraldine Sykes.