Garden City man injured in accident involving tractor trailer North of Harrisonville

The Harrisonville Police Department along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County and Harrisonville EMS responded to a two vehicle accident on Missouri 291 at 238th Street just North of Harrisonville.

Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Kia Spectra driven by 27 year old Mark E. Bossow of Garden City, Missouri started to slide on the ice and crossed into the Northbound Lanes of Missouri 291 Highway and struck the trailer of a 2015 Volvo Semi Truck driven by 26 year old Matias Vallardo of Kansas City, Missouri.

A passenger in Mr. Bassow's vehicle 29 year old Nicholas W. Holmberg of Garden City, Missouri sustained moderate injuries in this accident and was transported by Harrisonville EMS to Cass Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The Kia Spectra received moderate damage in the accident and was towed from the scene by Johnson's Tow.

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Obituary - Joseph Dale Marlow

  Joseph Dale Marlow

Joseph Dale Marlow, age 93, longtime Educator/ Superintendent in area schools districts of Hume, Meta, Bronaugh, and Dadeville, passed away at 1:58 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2016 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada, MO. He was born May 24, 1922 in Lockwood, MO, the next to youngest of ten children born to the union of Joseph William and Gertie Mable (Polston) Marlow. On June 3, 1947 he was united in marriage to Martha Leone (New) Marlow and she survives of Nevada. They met after becoming acquainted when his cousin married her sister. Their relationship began while he was working as a garage mechanic in Liberal, MO.

After high school graduation, Joe moved to the St. Louis area where he worked as an aircraft welder until he was drafted into the United States Army. Upon completion of his military duty, he returned to the Liberal area where his parents had moved. He attended college on the GI bill and made education his vocation until his retirement. He began first teaching music in the Hume school district, then Metz for three years, then as Superintendent of the Bronaugh district for six years, before spending eighteen years in Dadeville as their Superintendent. He was a longtime member of the Lockwood United Methodist Church in Lockwood; a greater than 50 year member of Masonic Lodge #87 in Liberal; member of the Eastern Star in Jerico Springs and Lamar; and participated in the American Legion in Greenfield. He was also a member of MSTA School Administrators. He was an accomplished violin player and spent much time in volunteer work associated with music and many various civic organizations. He also loved to garden when time allowed.

Survivors in addition to his wife include his children, Betty Jo Laflen and Jerry M. of Moundville; Joseph Dale Marlow, Jr. and Tammy of Springfield; Becky Jane Toler and Kenneth of Bolivar; Martin Leon Marlow and Beth of Springfield; grandchildren, Joseph Laflen and Adrian; Jerry Laflen and Jill; Russ D. Marlow and Lindsey; Brian Toler; Kendra Young and Zachary; Brandon Toler and Chelsea; Krista Stander and Jordan; Thomas Marlow; and Vance Marlow; nineteen great grandchildren; one brother, Howard Marlow and wife Helen; one sister-in-law, Bobby Marlow; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended family members and many friends. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, eight siblings; and his daughter, Barbara Jean Irwin.

Funeral services for Joseph Dale Marlow will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Lockwood United Methodist Church in Lockwood with Pastor Travis James officiating. Interment will follow in the Lockwood Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from `10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. just prior to the service also at the church.

Those who wish may contribute in his memory to the Lockwood United Methodist Church or the Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Boys Youth Development Center Rich Hill Fundraiser Win Firestone Tires

The Rich Hill Youth Development Center (RHYDC) is a facility with the Missouri Division of Youth Services (DYS)and is located in Rich Hill. It is a 24 bed residential treatment facility for boys ages 11 to 17.

The mission of the Division of Youth Services is to enable youth to fulfill their needs in a responsible manner within the context of and with respect for the needs of the family and the community. DYS programs are established to provide the mandated services enumerated in Chapter 219.016 in the Revised Statutes of the state of Missouri. These services include assessment, care and treatment, and education of all youth committed to its care.

The Community Liaison Council is a group of volunteer citizens that are involved with and support activities for the youth . They are hosting a fund-raising activity to generate funds to help support monthly activities for the youth which may include pizza parties, birthday recognition and providing gifts at Christmas.

Tickets are now on sale to win a set of Firestone tires valued at $500. Tires may be redeemed from any of the 36 firestone dealerships in the Kansas City area to include Lee’s Summit, Raymore and the Joplin dealership.

You may purchase your tickets by mail at $5 each from Doug McCrorey, President of the Community Liaison Council by sending your money (checks payable to “Community Liaison Council”) to:

Doug McCrorey

6711 SW CR 1007

Rich Hill, MO 64779

The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, February 28, 2016 by 5 p.m.

Your ticket will be mailed to you so be sure and include your return address. Any and all Free Will contributions or donations will be appreciated.

The drawing will be held on Friday, February 28. The winner will be notified by phone.

Butler Police Department Activity Report 1/11 - 1/17 - 2016

• 01/11/2016 

Alarm West side of Square
Warrant service
Keep the peace 500 block of W Dakota
Alarm 400 block of S Fulton
Disturbance 600 block of S High

• 01/12/2016 

Animal complaint S Broadway
Vandalism report E Oak
Theft report 200 block of S Mechanic
Nosie complaint S Park

• 01/13/2016 

Animal complaint Orange and Harrison
Keep the peace Pathways
Alarm Casey’s Ft Scott
Theft report Fran Ave
Well being check 100 block of E Dakota
Disturbance 900 block of E Pine
Trespassing call 1100 block of W -52

Obituary - Marlyn P. Long

Marlyn P. Long

Marlyn P. Long, 86, Nevada, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Mercy Hospital, Fort Scott, Kansas following a short illness.

Marlyn was born January 22, 1929 west of Irwin in Barton County, Missouri. She was the only child of Floyd W. and Mina M. (Davis) Greer. She married THE love of her life, H. Dayton Long, also of rural Barton County, on August 29, 1948 in Noel, Missouri. He preceded her in death in February 2010.

She graduated from Lamar High School in 1947 and briefly taught school in rural Barton County before working in Lamar at the Barton County State Bank and then the Lamar Trust Company. She briefly left the banking world to follow Dayton to Oceanside, California while he was in the Marines at Camp Pendleton. When he shipped out for Korea she returned to Lamar and returned to banking. They moved to Nevada in 1958 and she continued working at the Trust Company until the early 1970s when they decided she needed to be in Nevada where their daughter was attending school. She began working for the Nevada R-5 School District as their Health Secretary, a position she continued until her retirement in 1995. Even then she didn’t retire. She continued working as the secretary for Long & Snead Sewer Service until December 2015 and watched grandson, Brett Snead, grow up. She encouraged and supported his love of animals and enjoyed seeing them and hearing about all their exploits.

Marlyn is survived by their daughter Marla Kay and husband Kenny Snead and grandson Brett Snead of Nevada. She is also survived by aunts/uncles-in-law Marlene Davis, Lamar, Frieda Davis, Jasper, Delbert Phipps, Carthage, and Loyd Holtzen, Miami, OK and numerous much loved nieces and nephews. Close friends Larry and March Garton of Nevada, Charles and Helen Provost and family of Texas, Josephine Schultz of Baton Rouge also survive.

Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Lake Cemetery, Lamar, MO. Friends may call now and until one hour prior to the service at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to either the Lake Cemetery Association or St Jude’s Hospital in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Clifton L. “Cliff” Creach

Clifton L. “Cliff” Creach

The funeral service for Mr. Creach will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri.The minister officiating at the service will be Jerry Johannigmeier. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2016 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri .

A Military Graveside Service will be presented by the Appleton City VFW Post #11242 and the Missouri Honor Guard .

The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Appleton City Cemetery or Hospice Compassus from Osceola, Missouri.
 
Clifton L. “Cliff” Creach passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at his home due to complications of Multiple Sclerosis. 

He was born May 3, 1948 to Jonas Charles “J.C.” and Erma D. (Parrack) Creach near Branch, Missouri. He so enjoyed growing up in rural Macks Creek, Missouri and he graduated from Macks Creek High in 1966. He enlisted in the Navy and served his country from 1967 to 1970 aboard the USS Coral Sea. He was united in marriage to Sue Hawkins and to this union one daughter was born. 

Cliff learned his trade at a technical school in Springfield, Missouri and was a self-employed heating and cooling contractor. Cliff’s customer calls were occasionally social visits as the repairs were so easy that he didn’t charge. He enjoyed playing softball with his friends for the “Bulls” even though they rarely won. He also enjoyed visiting and riding horses with his many friends. Later in life and before MS, he and Sue enjoyed the many antique show trips and new friends they made. 

Cliff most treasured his time with family. He was preceded in death by his father, and his brother Charles. He is survived by his wife Sue, of the home, his mother, Erma D of Hermitage, Missouri, one daughter Lisa Creach Bolton (Loren) of Appleton City and one son Culley Creach (Collette) of Linn Creek, one sister Deborah Creach Allen (Nelson) of Urbana, Missouri, three grandchildren, Clifton Blake Bolton (Ashley), Jonas, and Stephanie Creach of Linn Creek, Missouri, two great-grandchildren Jaiden and Luke James Bolton. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. 

The family would like to acknowledge their deep appreciation for the compassionate care and companionship from Mindy Evans. The family would also like to thank all the many caretakers from Four Seasons, Hospice Compassus and others.

UPDATE: Warrants issued after Vernon County Pursuit

Cody Boyd

Multiple felony charges have been issued in Vernon County for Cody Boyd including assault on LEO, armed criminal action, resisting with arrest, and tampering with a motor vehicle. 

Total bonds have been set by the courts at $100,000.00 cash only.

The passenger has been identified as Michael Edmunds  who was arrested for multiple misdemeanor warrants.

Total bond set at $1,500 cash or suety.

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.