Obituary -Jon Patrick Ledbetter

Jon Patrick Ledbetter

Jon Patrick Ledbetter, 52, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in Nevada at his home following a lengthy illness. Jon was born August 15, 1964 in Lebanon, MO to Patrick S. and Lora June (Anderson) Ledbetter. He was united in marriage to Debbie Grassman on June 26, 1998 and she preceded him in death on March 21, 2015.

Jon grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1982. He attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg and later DeVry Institute in Kansas City. Jon was an avid camper, and he loved fishing. He worked most of his life as a machinist including 24 years at TRC Industries in Nevada. Jon was also an active participant in the ZELLA Network.

Survivors include one son, Bryce Patrick Ledbetter and his wife Brittani, Clever, MO; grandsons, Logan Ledbetter, and twins, Ruger and Rhett; step-children, Maria Million, and B.J. Grassman; step-granddaughter, Kinlee and several additional step-children, and step-grandchildren; his father, Pat Ledbetter and his wife Marilyn, El Dorado Springs, MO; his mother, Lora Ledbetter, Lake Helen, FL.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, MO. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Update on Baby Remington Craft

Not too much has changed since yesterday.

Remi is still getting moms milk through her NG Tube, although last night she wasn't tolerating it and started vomiting a few times through the night. That was a set back, but minor compared to any others that could have happened.

Today, doctors gave the OK to remove her heart pacer wires but left the drainage tube in. They put her back on a couple meds and reduced her milk intake. Hopefully she starts to tolerate it. We want to move forward but only when Remi allows it. All prayers are welcome!

Job Opening In Harrisonville

Linn County Sheriff's Office looking for this vehicle

The vehicle (SUV stopped briefly) at the stop sign in the video was in Blue Mound on February 8. It was reported stolen out of Oklahoma and was involved in a vehicle burglary in Blue Mound. It had Oklahoma license plates on the 8th. If you have any information about the vehicle please call the Linn County Sheriff's Office at 913-795-2665.

Grass fire in rural Amsterdam

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The Amsterdam Fire Department is in route to a out of control grass fire at a location of 9788 NW State Route F Highway which is just East of J Highway in rural Amsterdam at this time.

We are unsure at this time of how many acres are on fire and we will update when we know more.

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Obituary - James Eugene Rens

James Eugene Rens

James Eugene Rens passed away on February 13, 2017 at St Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Jim’s passing came as a result of a stroke he suffered on Saturday, February 4.

Funeral services will be held at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, 314 W Jefferson St, Clinton, MO 64735, at 2:00 pm, Wednesday,February 15, 2017. The family will begin greeting friends and relatives at 1:00 pm. Following the funeral service, there will be a graveside service at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

He was born on February 16, 1942 in Clinton, Missouri to James Cornelius Rens and Cleta Elaine Harrison Rens of Clinton, Missouri.

Jim grew up spending time between Clinton, Missouri and Waterloo, Iowa and enjoyed much of his childhood at his grandparent’s farm in Clinton.

Jim married Wilma Louise Breshears on February 2, 1963 in Branson, Missouri. They were happily married for 54 years. Jim and Louise relocated often during their marriage as Jim pursued his career in construction. Jim always had a passion for working and did so until his passing. Jim also had a lifelong love of cars and was a proud member of the Clinton Elks Lodge. However, Jim’s greatest passion was his family in which he loved to talk about and would do anything for.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his oldest son Troy Eugene Rens, his daughter- in- law Elizabeth Racine Rens and his great grandparents Grover Harrison and Violet Ward Harrison.

He is survived by his spouse Louise Breshears Rens; his children and their spouses, Jennifer Hinkle Rens, James Timothy Rens (Tim), Tony Dale Rens and Karen Brown Rens; his grandchildren, Sidney Elizabeth Rens, Tiffany Elaine Patterson and husband Joshua Levi Patterson, James Derrick Rens, Victoria Geraldine Rens, Janey Drew Rens, Emily Louise Rens, Abigail Racine Rens, and Katey Lynn Rens; and his great grandchildren, Camryn Leigh Patterson, Sara Elizabeth Patterson, Miles Dale Patterson, Eli Griffin Patterson, Harrison Robert Kuhlmann and Mylan Derrick Douglas.

Help support Baby Remington Craft and her battle against HLHS

Butler Music Store Closing Sale

 Butler Music at 103 W. Dakota St. on the Butler Square is closing our retail store so all of our new display, demo, used, discontinued, returned, and AS-IS merchandise must go. Everything is selling at or below cost and all items are marked with special Blow-out Sale price tags. Each item is also clearly marked as to whether it is a New, Demo, Used or As-Is item . 

We are selling hundreds of great guitars , ukuleles, banjos, mandolins and other instruments, as well as a very nice Baby Grand Piano, keyboard, guitars amps, pedals, accessories, apparel and everything else musical, all at 30-80% off regular list prices.
All items marked NEW may be returned any time within 7 days for a full refund or exchanged any time within 30 days for other merchandise or credit against future purchases . All Demo items may be exchanged any time within 30 days for other merchandise or for credit against future purchases. 

All Used items may be exchanged any time within 10 days for other merchandise . 

All As-is items are sold as a final sale and should be tested before leaving the store. As-is items cannot be exchanged, returned , or traded for other merchandise. 

Dealers and resellers are welcome. Resale tax numbers are required or sales tax will be collected. Store fixtures also available for sale. Let a staff member know what fixtures you are interested in and we can give you prices. 

Bulk sales, dealer sales and sales of store fixtures may even be allowed additional discounts over our already crazy low blowout prices . All bulk sales, fixture sales and dealer sales are final.
Cash, All Major Credit cards, Checks, and Paypal are accepted.
If you don’t see what you want , ASK ! We have a 20,000 square foot warehouse filled with musical merchandise and we have many more items we will be putting out on the sales floor as we get more room. 

Also, our online business selling new merchandise is NOT closing so anything you see on our website, Ebay, Amazon, Jet .com, Reverb, or other sites is still in stock and available. We may even give you additional discounts on new merchandise . Just ask.

Sale hours Monday through Friday 9:00-5:30 or call 660-679-3500 during business hours or 816-456-4039 after hours to make an appointment if you are interested in bulk purchases . 

If you have been looking for a great price on a musical instrument or if you are looking for store stock for your music store, merchandise to sell in your Flea Market booth, or just some great deals, this sale is for you. Sale starts Thursday 2/16 and the store closes on Friday, March 31st. EVERYTHING MUST GO.