Obituary - JoAnn McCracken

JoAnn McCracken

JoAnn McCracken, 82, Nevada, MO passed away on February 8, 2017 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. JoAnn was born January 18, 1935 in Columbus, KS to James Howard and Nora Lea (Castleman) Jarman. On October 21, 1956 she was united in marriage to Lawrence “Neil” McCracken in Fort Scott, KS and he preceded her in death in October of 1990.

JoAnn graduated from Pittsburg, KS High School Class of 1953 and also attended Pittsburg State University. JoAnn served in the Vernon County Probate Office as Probate Clerk for 26 years before her retirement in 2001. She attended the First Christian Church in Nevada. JoAnn was a volunteer with the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary for Nevada Regional Medical Center, was a Girl Scout and Boy Scout Leader, and an avid Bridge player. She also enjoyed music and entertainment of all kinds, traveling and going on cruises with family and friends, and loved spending time with her family, and especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include two children, her son,Tim McCracken, Claremore OK; and her daughter, Jill Cash and her husband Peery, Nevada; four grandchildren, Taylor McCracken, and Allie McCracken, Claremore, Ok, Eric Hinkle, Wichita, KS, Drew Hinkle, Nevada; one sister, Sharon Campbell, Ft. Scott; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Neil, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Susan Ann McCracken.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor David Rorabaugh officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada. Friends may call from now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church, Nevada in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Update: Drexel man injured in Bates County rollover accident

On 2/8/17 around 9:30am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and Drexel Fire Department responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on CR 14001 around the area of the Drexel City Lake.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2012 Honda driven by 20 year old Travis J. Mercer of Drexel, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway, overturning and striking a fence.

Mr. Mercer sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by private vehicle to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Adrian Tire.



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Obituary - Brenda Jean Register

Brenda Jean Register

Memorial services for Brenda Register will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. 

Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, February 10 at Schowengerdt Chapel. Contributions to American Cancer Society. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Brenda Jean Register age 67 of Foster, Missouri died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Providence Medical Center from injuries sustained from an earlier automobile accident. She was born July 26, 1949 to William Ralph and Lillie Francis Hart Bradley in Miami, Oklahoma.

Brenda is survived by her husband of 51 years, Charles Register of Foster, Missouri; one son, Kenny Register of Foster, Missouri; three daughters, Dianna Schooley and husband Frankie of Springfield, Missouri, Melissa Chandler and husband Jimmy of Foster, Missouri and Kristy Smith and husband Dale of Foster, Missouri; one brother, Jim Bradley and wife Dianna of North Carolina; two sisters Deanna Flater and husband Nick of Rich Hill, Missouri and Shirley Brozzoski and husband Bill of Parkville, Missouri; ten grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren and one on the way. She was preceded in death by her grandma, Rosie Mayfield; her parents; one granddaughter, Rachel Smith; one sister, Martha Marple; and one aunt, Millie Carter.

Obituary - Sandra Sue Brown

Sandra Sue (Welch) Brown, 68, Adrian, Missouri, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2016, at her home in Adrian. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, with visitation from 5:00-6:00. Contributions may be made to Adrian VFW Post 1935.

Sue was born September 26, 1948 to Estel Alvin and Alvin Pearl (Trigg) Welch in Butler, Missouri. She was married to William (Bill) James on June 2, 1968. Together they had two sons, Doug and Greg. On March 7, 1986, in Harrisonville, Missouri, Sue married Donald Paul Brown. Sue and Don had a daughter, Jenny Marie.

Sue worked many years for Wal-Mart. She enjoyed her country life and riding her horses and being among the other animals. Her children and grandchildren were the love of her life. Watching movies and TV programs was her evening entertainment.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, father-in-law, Donald Eugene Brown, and sisters, Helen and Alice. She is survived by her husband, Donald, of the home; children, Doug James and Marla, Appleton City, Greg James and Sarah, and Jenny and Matt Werst, Adrian; grandchildren, Bailey, Karli, Kady, and Brycen James, Keaton Cook, Heather, Tyler, and Aiden Werst. She is also survived by her brother, LaVerne Welch and Roma; sisters, June Walker, Earlene Vaughn and Ron, Delores Metcalf, and several nephews, nieces, and friends.

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Missouri’s Complex Fence Laws to be Explained March 7 at Osceola

A program to discuss Missouri’s Complicated Fence Law will be held on Tuesday evening, March 7th, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the First Baptist Church, 505 W. Walnut, Osceola. There is a $15 charge for this meeting and that covers the program and materials. Pre-registration is recommended so that there will be materials for all attending. To register for the class, call the St. Clair Extension office at 417-646-2419. 

“Missouri continues to have a very complicated fence law, in large part due to the fact that two separate laws cover the state depending on the county that your land is in” according to Joe Koenen, Agricultural Business Specialist with University of Missouri Extension who will be presenting the program that night. “If you own land you really need to know the law and how it impacts you whether you own livestock or not.” “Furthermore, in 2016 a portion of the law was changed to address livestock liability that affects livestock and non-livestock owners, alike” said Joe.

Other problems are that both laws are subject to interpretation and can be a little different, depending on the county you are in. A comparison of both laws will be given at this program. Joe has been presenting programs on the fence law for over 25 years throughout the state, including via Adobe Connect and interactive TV. Landowners need to be aware of what the law is in their county and this meeting will help them better understand their rights and responsibilities. 

This program will be done via interactive TV so attendees can see the presentation and also ask questions of the presenter. It allows the presenter (Joe) to talk to several folks in a wide area without traveling to each location.

Contact Joe Koenen at koenenj@missouri.edu if you have any questions.

Cattle Reproduction Workshop Feb. 20th in Nevada

MU EXTENSION BEEF CATTLE REPRODUCTION MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP ON FEBRUARY 20TH AT NEVADA, MO.; PREREGISTER BY FEBRUARY 17TH

Stockton, Mo. – The Vernon County MU Extension Center and Council will be having a workshop discussing beef cattle reproduction management on February 20th at the Vernon County Fairgrounds Diner at 1488 East Ashland St, Nevada, MO 64772. The class will begin at 6:00 p. m. and the speakers will be Patrick Davis, Cedar County MU Extension Regional Livestock Specialist, and Andy McCorkill, Dallas County MU Extension Regional Livestock Specialist.

Topics covered will consist of:
* Strategies and technologies that improve cattle reproductive efficiency
* Cattle management to improve reproductive efficiency
* Replacement Heifer Development

Cost of the workshop is $15 per person and registration along with payment for the workshop is due to the Vernon County MU Extension Center (Vernon County Courthouse, Nevada, Mo. 64772) by February 17th. If you would like to register, have questions or would like more information, please contact the Vernon County MU Extension Center at 417 – 448 – 2560 or by email at vernonco@missouri.edu.

Garden City Police Department Awarded Funds Through Law Enforcement Block Grant

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The Garden City Police Department was recently awarded $1,400 through the Law Enforcement Block Grant (LEBG) Program to purchase traffic safety vests, hi-visibility rain coats and first responder trauma kits. 

The LEBG is a competitive process where agencies across the nation compete for federal funds.