Obituary - Richard Wayne McGuire

Richard Wayne McGuire

Richard Wayne McGuire, 42, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away unexpectedly at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2016, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. He was born April 22, 1974, at Harrisonville, MO, the son of Richard Lee McGuire and Rebecca Louise (Bennett) McGuire Tosh. 

On October 15, 2005, he was united in marriage to Casey Lowe in Bentonville, AR. She survives of the home. Rick was a larger than life person and always had a smile on his face. He loved spending time with his family and friends. 

He enjoyed making people laugh and was always willing lend a helping hand. Rick was an avid coin and clock collector and he loved to refinish antique furniture. He was a giving person even in death, as an organ donor. 

He is survived by his wife Casey McGuire of Pittsburg, KS; two sons, Michael Parker and his wife Clarissa of Liberal, MO, and Trenton Thomas of Pittsburg, KS; two daughters, Courtney Elizabeth Douglas of Joplin, MO and Gabriella McGuire of Pittsburg, KS: his mother Rebecca Louise Tosh and her husband John of Pittsburg, KS; his father, Richard Lee McGuire of Pittsburg, KS; a brother Rodney Lee McGuire of Pittsburg, KS; mother and father-in-law Alvin and Nancy Lowe of Pittsburg, KS; brother in-law, Nathan Lowe and sister in-law Danielle Lowe of Pittsburg, KS, and his grandmother, Sue Tosh; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Judy Bennett, David Bennett, Wilma McGuire, and John F. Tosh. 

 Memorial Service will be 5:30 p.m. Friday (December 30) at the Brenner Mortuary. The family will receive friends following the service. The family suggests memorials to the Children's Brain Injury Association. These may be left at or mailed to Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762. Online condolences may be left at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary.

Endangered Silver Advisory Alert Belton Police Department

Michael W. Boydston

The Belton Police Department has issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing adult incident that occurred at 17065 South 71st Highway, Belton, MO at 6:43 PM on 12/23/2016.

The endangered SILVER advisory missing adult is:

Michael W. Boydston, a white, male, age 62, hgt 5'09", 165 lbs, gray hair, blue eyes, wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans and a gray jacket with black hoodie.

Diagnosed Medical Condition(s): Low cognitive ability

Mr. Boydston was last seen leaving Belton Regional Medical Center on foot. Boydston has a low cognitive ability and very limited speech.

Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Belton Police Department at (816) 331-1500.

From the Bates County Sheriffs Office

On December 15th the Deputies from the Bates County Sheriff's Office kicked of the Shop with a Cop Program. This is the first year that the deputies started the program. Majority of the funds were raised in November with the deputies receiving pledges for the No Shave November contest. At total of $3000 was raised for various charitable activities . 

The Deputies we able to support the Adrian Police Chief's bicycle drive, donated $300 to buy books for the Optimist Club for kids Christmas and selected 12 children from throughout Bates County to shop for Christmas presents. The Deputies seemed to have as much fun shopping with the kids as the kids had shopping for themselves.

The Deputies want to say Thank you to all those that supported the program so that the Deputies could make a difference is so many young lives this time of year. 

Preparations are already underway to make the 2017 program even bigger. A big Thank You to Chris White and all of Walmart's employees for your help

Thanks Bates County and we wish you a very Merry Christmas!

Medical Condition causes accident in Henry County

On 12/23/16 around 7:10pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri H Highway just West of Route KK in the Montrose area of Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by 65 year old Alan J. Boggs of Montrose, Missouri experienced a medical condition causing his vehicle to travel off the roadway and down a embankment striking a fence.

Mr. Boggs sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was treated then transported by Ellett Memorial Hospital ambulance to his residence.

The vehicle received extensive damages and it was towed from the scene by a private tow.


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A Springtime Christmas

OK, because at least one of you has been naughty this past year we're not going to have a white Christmas. Thanks a bunch. Santa may have to wade through mud instead of snow. Will probably be done in record time with that 100 mph tail wind.

What a huge difference a week makes. Last Sunday anyone caught outdoors froze their rear ends off with wind chills 20 below zero. Fast forward to Christmas and we're now talking about early Springlike temps and maybe some strong storms. We've slowed the arrival time by a handful of hours and I suspect we'll be adjusting them some more tomorrow. 

Our main concern is the threat of damaging winds. It's going to be windy even when there are no storms. I bet a few oblong shaped items will travel pretty far when kicked. Stay tuned.

Obituary - Madia Leona Hogan

Madia Leona Hogan

Madia Leona Hogan, 97, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in Nevada, MO.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Obituary - Byron Brian Birge

Byron Brian Birge

Byron Birge passed at 01:00 am Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, Mo. 

Funeral will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Vansant-Mills Chapel at 11:00 am, visitation is one hour prior with graveside services at 2:00 pm at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo. 

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Missouri Veterans Home Alzheimer's Unit, Warrensburg, MO.,and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Byron Brian Birge was born February 17, 1926 in Gillham , Arkansas to David Albert Birge and Mary Ellen Stamps. Byron served in W.W. II in the Army Corps of Engineers , he worked for T.W. A. for 32 years as an engineer and retired January 1, 1982. He lived in Kansas city for 40 years, moved to Butler in 1986, and then moved to Clinton in 1995. Byron was a member of the Clinton VFW Post 1984. Byron enjoyed fishing and he and his wife Dixie enjoyed traveling.

Byron is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Shirley, his daughter Linda, grandson Shane, granddaughter Jennifer and his 3 brothers.

Among survivors are his wife Dixie Birge of the home, Daughters; Sharon Loy, of Topeka, Ks, Cynthia Diehl of Shawnee, Ks, Ruth Lesmeister of Montrose, Mo, and Mary Green of Parkville, Mo, Step-children; Kent Lower of Clinton, Mo, Kathy Deich of Holden, Mo, Robert Lower of Sedalia, Mo, and Jim Lower of North Kansas City, Mo.; 9 Grandchildren, 20 Great-Grandchildren, 10 Step-Grandchildren, and 13 Step-Great-Grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home.

Obituary - Melvin Leon Steele

Melvin Leon Steele

Melvin Leon Steele, 81, formerly of Nevada, MO, went to meet Jesus on Thursday, December 22, 2016. He died at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR from complications of pneumonia after suffering for years with diabetes and heart ailments. Melvin was born March 5, 1935 in Kansas City, MO to Elmer Lon and Hazel Jane (Duncanson) Steele. He was united in marriage to Sylvia Eileen Ontman on July 25, 1960, in Kansas City, MO.

Melvin grew up on a farm near Stockton, MO, returning to Kansas City for his senior year of high school and his graduation from Manual Technical School. He worked for a time for Vess Cola and was then drafted for military service in the United States Army in 1958. He served with the Second and Third Armored Divisions as a tank driver, stationed in Germany as part of the Cold War peace-keeping forces there. He left active duty service in 1960, and completed 4 years in the Army Reserve after that, attaining the rank of Sergeant.

Upon returning from Germany, Melvin married his sweetheart, Sylvia, whom he had met and fallen in love with at Bales Baptist Church in Kansas City. They remained in Kansas City until 1973, raising five children. During this time, Melvin attended and graduated from UMKC with a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree, both in education. After leaving Kansas City, Melvin taught and served as a high school principal in Dearborn, MO for a short time.

Melvin and his family made a monumental move to Nevada, MO in 1976. Here Melvin served as the local Missouri Veterans Service Officer, and eventually served as a Missouri Veterans Commission supervisor over a portion of southwest Missouri. He and his family were active members of Pine Street Baptist Church, and he served as a deacon there for many years. After Melvin’s retirement, he and Sylvia moved back to Kansas City, remaining there until health issues caused them to move to Foxwood Springs Retirement Center in Raymore, MO. They then went to live in the Fayetteville, AR area to be cared for by their daughter, Jennie, and her husband Mike. Melvin’s last place of residence was the Veterans Home in Fayetteville.

Survivors include his children, Ruth Smiddy, Independence, MO; Melvin Steele, Jr., West Plains, MO; Jennie Martin, Farmington, AR; Karen Wheeldon, Kansas City, MO; and Susan Rives, Springfield, MO; 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Martha Idona Edwards and Juanita Mae Dodson, of Independence, MO; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia, his parents, one brother, William Kenneth Steele, and one sister, Alice Marie Steele.



A funeral service will be held at noon on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO, with Pastor Stephen Rives, Melvin’s son-in-law, officiating. Interment will follow in the Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, KS. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Tuesday evening, December 27, at the funeral home.