Obituary - Emilie Ann Ravnikar

Emilie Ann Ravnikar

Emilie Ann Ravnikar, age 77, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at her home. She was born on August 26, 1939 at Centerville, Kansas the daughter of Warren and Cora Marie Johnson Giffin. She married David John Ravnikar on July 18, 1959. 

He preceded her in death on December 20, 1997. Ann worked for Kansas City Power and Light and finished her career at Midwest Office Technology as a financial controller. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in La Cygne. She was also preceded in death by a son John and a daughter Mary. 

She is survived by three sons: David Ravnikar and wife Dana, Andrew Ravnikar and wife Sally, and Steven Ravnikar and wife Jamie, a daughter, Teresa Weber and husband Kirk, two sisters, Mary Linhart and June Schemes, eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial in the Richland Cemetery. Rosary will be prayed at 5 pm Friday, December 30 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Visitation will follow until 7 pm. Contributions are suggested to Olathe Hospice. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.

Peculiar man seriously injured in Cass County crash

On 12/27/16 around 11:05pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri 7 Highway at Elliott Road in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1998 Ford driven by 18 year old Tyler L. Reed of Peculiar, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.

Mr. Reed sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Centerpoint Medical Center for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Severs Tow.



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Obituary - John Green

John Green, 54 of Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, December 24th, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO as the result of a sudden illness.

John was born on November 16th, 1962 in Denver, CO. He was an over the road truck driver for a very long time. He enjoyed being a part of the Eagle Riders, hunting, fishing, spending time with family and friends, watching football, and riding his Harley Davidson. John has resided in Nevada for the past six years.

He was survived by his sister, Michelle and John Nelson, of Nevada, MO; his adopted family, Jackie and Brad Widick, of Nebraska; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and family.

John was preceded in death by his mother and father, Evelyn and Francis Brown.

Funeral services will be held at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2016 with Pastor Craig Campbell officiating. Following the services there will be a dinner at the Eagles in Nevada, MO.

UPDATE: Cancelled Endangered Silver Advisory - Belton Police Department

Michael W. Boydston

The Belton Police Department has cancelled 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 was:

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

Brief circumstances regarding the Cancelled Endangered Silver Person incident :

Subject has been located safe.

Obituary - Farrell E. "Gene" Patton

Farrell E. "Gene" Patton of rural Hume passed away Monday, December 26th at his home, he was 90. 

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 30th at the West Liberty United Methodist Church. 

Burial will be in the Underwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church. 

The family suggests contributions to West Liberty United Methodist Church or Heartland Hospice.

Obituary - Larry Kent Allen

Larry Kent Allen 

Larry Kent Allen was born on January 5, 1944, in Fort Scott, KS, to Ruth and T.J. Allen and went home to join family on Christmas Day 2016. Larry's childhood was spent in Richards, MO, where he graduated from high school in May of 1962. 

After graduating, he started working at Key Work Clothes and continued to live in Richards, MO, until he married his grade school love, Rosalita Williams, on May 15, 1964. They were happily married for 52 years living in Ft. Scott, KS. 

Following his time at Keys Work Clothes, he decided to pursue his love of construction by working at Allen's Construction where he found his nitch in life as a heavy equipment operator. After working there for several years, he went to work as a dragline operator for area coal companies. During this time, he became one of the best heavy equipment operators in this part of the country. In 1992 he decided to start his own backhoe business, which became Larry Allen's Backhoe Service. After many successful years, he then retired in 2014. Larry was a selfless man that cared about many, and would help anyone at any given time. He along with his wife, Rosalita, and family enjoyed motorcycle trips, camping adventures, four wheeling, tractor pulling, boating, and in later years the coffee shops. Larry was best known to be able to build and fix anything, and his ability to gain love and trust of anyone who met him. Larry will be sadly missed here on earth, but will be watching over all of us for years to come. His advice to you would be to enjoy every moment, love your family and friends, and not to stress out over the small things.

He will be missed by his wife, Rosalita of the home; three children Kevin Allen, of Fort Scott, Kim Krokroskia and husband Sean, of Fort Scott, Kacie Aikin and husband Kent, of Fort Scott; 8 grandchildren, Maddi Thorpe and husband Jason, Jocie Allen, Taylor, Gracie, and Lanie Krokroskia, Kyndal, Kaylee, and Kently Aikin. Also his brother Rick Allen and wife Teresa, his sister Johnna Ann Fowler and husband Rusty, and sister-in-law Alice Allen. He has now joined his father and mother, T.J. and Ruth Allen, brothers, T.J (Jay) Allen, Fred Allen, Teddy Ray, and a sister Pat Nichols.

Rev. Dr. Jared Witt will conduct funeral services at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2016, at The First Presbyterian Church of Fort Scott. Burial will follow in the East Liberty Cemetery, Stotesbury, MO. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guest-book at cheneywitt.com.

Ferguson Bail Bonds Attempt to locate

WANTED ON WARRANT out of Cass and Henry counties, Lee's Summit, Grain Valley and Pleasant Hill!

SETH David Keith GATES

Residence: Pleasant Hill, MO

Any information provided that will assist us in locating Gates will be kept strictly confidential.. If you know the whereabouts of this man please call  (816) 510-6815 - (816) 510-4262

Obituary - John Benjamin Byers

John Benjamin Byers

John Benjamin Byers, 84, of Nevada passed away on December 25, 2016, following a courageous struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

He was born on June 29, 1932, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Steven Benjamin and Rose Ann Overby Byers and graduated from Carthage High School in 1950. He married the love of his life Saundra June King on July 20, 1958, in Carthage.

John served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. He served his state as an officer of the Missouri Highway Patrol for 29 years. He spent the first half of his career in Branson, then moved to Nevada in 1972 after being promoted to the rank of sergeant. He retired in 1987.

Affectionately known as “Big John” to some and “Sarge” to others, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and fishing. Growing up in the Great Depression and losing his father at an early age, he knew the meaning of hard times. So he made it his priority to be thrifty and a good provider, which he always was. He had a story for every occasion and was never at a loss for commentary on any subject.

John is survived by his daughter Becky (Donny) and sons Steve (Anita) and Scott (Jennifer), grandchildren Matthew (Kendra), Alyssa (Kurt), John David, Sarah and Emily all of the Nevada area, sister Rose Conner of Carthage, sister-in-law Gail Orr (Dave) of Joplin, niece Cristy Bruton (Randy) of Carthage and nephew Rick King of Carthage. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Saundra.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28.



The family suggests memorial contributions to the Vernon County Youth Fair in Nevada, Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City or to the charity of your choice.