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Obituary - Robert Leon Smith

Robert Leon Smith

Robert Leon Smith, 78, Nevada, MO passed away in peace on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his home following a lengthy illness. Robert was born September 7, 1939 in Milo, MO to Clarence and Blanche Pauline (Noyes) Smith. He married Peggy Sue Hamilton on March 20, 1970 in Nevada and she survives of the home.

Robert was raised in Milo and Nevada and attended Nevada High School. Robert was a truck driver in his early years. He lived on the Oregon Coast for 10 years, from 1981-1991, before returning to the Nevada area. He has resided in Compton Junction for the past 26 years. Robert spent many years hauling equipment for the Smith Brother’s Band. He loved to tinker with small engines and motorcycles.

In addition to his wife Peggy, he is survived by two children, Teresa Shea, Missoula, MT, Jason Smith and his wife Misty, Pittsburg, KS; grandchildren, Kaylee Smith, Kyla Smith, Kaleb Smith, Brianna Smith, Dan Shea and his wife Katie, and Eli Shea; great-grandchildren, Connor, and Mallory. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Jeremy in 2006.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on April 4, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Mark Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Obituary - Sandra Lee Connelly

Sandra Lee Connelly

Sandra Lee Connelly, 74, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada following a brief illness. Sandra was born September 15, 1942 in Glen Ellyn, IL, to Russell and Martha Pauline (Walker) Ross. On June 9, 1963 she was united in marriage to Jurl Connelly in Nevada, MO and he preceded her in death on March 9, 2013.

Sandra grew up in a military family and lived in various states growing up. At the age of 16 she came to Nevada and attended school here graduating from Nevada High School Class of 1961. After her marriage to Jurl she devoted her life to being a homemaker and caring for her family. Sandra loved to sew and made clothing for her family. She enjoyed reading, and was known as a very good cook. Sandra also enjoyed time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a woman of strong faith and attended the Nevada Assembly of God Church in Nevada.

Survivors include her children, Tracy Connelly and his wife Destiny, Nevada, Pam McNeil an her husband Bill, Bronaugh, Nancy Davisson and her husband Kirk, Nevada; seven grandchildren, Tandy Poe, Kayla Woodruff, Kyle Connelly, Amanda Johnson, Jesse Jenkins, Tucker Connelly, Payton McNeil; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Darlene Pettipas, Sparks, NV, and Patty Scott, Liberty, MO; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband, Jurl, she was preceded in death by one son, Travis Connelly; two brothers, Jr. Ross, and Billy Peter; two grandsons, Adam Davisson, and Cody Jenkins.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Les Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Sheldon Cemetery, Sheldon, MO. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Obituary - Dee Moore

Dee Moore

Graveside services for Dee Moore will be Monday, April 3, 2017 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation will be prior to services from 10 - 11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Contributions to Fulton St. Church of Christ.

Dee Etta Moore, age 86 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Butler, Missouri. She was born January 22, 1931 to Marvin Emroy and Zelma Lela Jones McCoy in Jerusalem, Arkansas.

Dee is survived by one son, Terry Moore of Kansas City, Missouri; two daughters, Karla Borland and husband Dale of Butler, Missouri and Karen Oakes and husband Mitch of Butler, Missouri; two brothers, Benton McCoy and wife Norma of Colona, Illinois and Kenneth McCoy and wife Margaret of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; two sisters, Brenda McCoy-Lappin and husband Dave of Springfield, Missouri and Linda Summer of Tallequah, Oklahoma; six great-grandchildren and 17 great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Billy in March of 2016; two brothers, Quentin and Darrell McCoy; and two sisters Mary Jo McCoy and Marvene Engram.

From the Harrisonville School District

Weather permitting, Harrisonville High School will stage a mock crash for juniors and seniors tomorrow morning in the student parking lot. 

The event is set to begin at 8:30 a.m. and will include emergency vehicles & Life Flight. The mock crash is being coordinated by SADD as part of pre-Prom activities. 

Prom will be Saturday at Stoney Creek Inn in Independence.

Looking for something fun to do tomorrow with the family

One killed in overnight shooting in Belton

On 3/30/17 around 3:31am the Belton Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at the Oak Hill Mobile Home Community located at 1501 N. Scott Street in Belton.

When police arrived on scene they found a 29 year old Hispanic male who was suffering from a gunshot wound.

The man was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Kansas City Metro Squad Detectives haven't released the name of the man at this time and a investigation is pending.

Anyone with information on this is asked to contact the Belton Police Department at (816) 331-5522.



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