Obituary - Frances Lavern Lammers

Frances Lavern Lammers, 78, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Joplin Gardens in Joplin, MO. Frances was born September 16, 1939 in Nevada, MO to Adolph James and Grace Lavern (Howard) Soukup.

Frances grew up in Nevada and attended Nevada Schools. She was homemaker who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Frances always loved getting together with her family and going out to eat. She was also known to be a devoted fan of Elvis Pressley.

Survivors include four children, Frances Ann Speak, Granby, MO, Debra Austin, Nevada, Carol Doody, Webb City, Brendon Lammers (Lacy) Neosho, MO; grandchildren, Alicha Friend (Joe), Aurora, Danielle Hill, Granby, Jennifer Fritts, Nevada, Allison Doody, Nevada, Cassandra, Doody, Appleton City, MO, Brodie Lammers, Neosho, Ella Lammers, Neosho; two brothers, Stanley Soukup, Nevada, Donald Soukup, Nevada; one sisters, Elizabeth Laning, Rich Hill, MO; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter, Megan McDonald.



Funeral services will be held at 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Laura Elaine Mohler

Laura Elaine Mohler, 58, Drexel, MO, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at her home. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).

Appointments now available to see Dr. Wirkkula in Adrian Family Care Clinic

From the Nevada Police Department

Obituary - Giffin Simmons

Giffin Simmons

Funeral services for Giffin Simmons will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Butler First Christian Church. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 4-7 p.m. at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Urich Christian Church, Cove Creek Christian Church, Salvation Army or Gideons International. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Giffin Simmons, age 73 of Butler, Missouri went to be with the Lord Saturday March 10, 2018 at his home in Butler after a lengthy illness. He was born June 13, 1944 to Giffin Field Sr. and Alice Mae Frakes Simmons in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Giffin spent his entire childhood in Orrick, Missouri. He met Pamela Annette Walker in high school; they married in 1965 and had just celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary this past December. Giffin received his bachelor’s degree in history in 1966, and went on to receive his master’s and specialist’s degrees. He taught his entire career at Butler High school, starting in the year 1966 and teaching his final class in 2013. Though teaching was his first calling, preaching was his second. He began as pastor at the Urich Christian Church in 1973 and began, too, to preach at the Cove Creek Christian Church in 1975; he served both churches until his death.

Giffin is survived by his wife, Pamela Annette (Walker) Simmons, of Butler, Missouri; daughter Shannin Schroeder and husband Tim; and grandchildren Bailey and Emma, of Magnolia, Arkansas; and an extended “family” consisting of so many friends, co-workers, congregation members, and former students that we sometimes forgot he was an only child. Giffin was preceded in death by his parents.

Butler Police Department Activity Report 3/5-3/11-2018

03/05/2018  

Animal complaint 300 block of E Atkinson

Animal complaint Ft Scott and Orange

Noise complaint 400 S Delaware

Disturbance Wal-Mart parking lot

Disturbance 203 W Clark

 

03/06/2018  

Keep the peace 200 block of E Chestnut

Well being check

Well being check N Bus 49

Well being check 300 block of N Water

Warrant service 52 and Rice Rd.

 

03/07/2018  

Trespassing call 100 block of S Willow

Animal complaint 200 block of S Austin

Accident Wal-Mart

Warrant service Pine and Havanna

Animal complaint 300 block of W Harrison

Alarm 200 block of S Mechanic

 

03/08/2018  

Well being check

Disturbance 800 block of S birch

Property damage 300 block N Havanna

Animal complaint Spark

 

03/09/2018  

Traffic assist Mullinax

Fraud report W pine

Well being check Wal- Mart

Assist MSHP

Disturbance Allen Park

Disturbance 100 block of E Ft Scott

 

03/10/2018  

Possible prowler 200 block of S Wells

Medical assist 800 block of S High

Disturbance 100 block of E Ft Scott

Possible prowler Allen park area

 

03/11/2018  

Assist MSHP

Assist BCSO

Report of someone shooting a BB gun at Fran Apts

Property damage 300 block of E Dakota

Medical assist Days Inn

Bike theft report

Accident Ft Scott and Fran

Richards woman injured in Vernon County crash

On 3/10/18 around 6:00pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County responded to a one vehicle accident around 2 miles north of Deerfield, Missouri on H Highway in rural Vernon County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the Toyota Rav4 driven by 62 year old Rita Pisciotta of Richards, Missouri veered of the left side of the roadway and struck a ditch.

She was transported to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries.


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Impaired Driving Affects Lives Law Enforcement Cracks Down St. Patrick’s Day Weekend.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – This St. Patrick’s Day weekend, make sure your luck doesn’t run out by planning ahead for a sober ride home should you choose to take part in the celebration. 

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety reminds motorists of the various options available to get everyone home safe. Designating a sober driver, calling a cab or using public transportation are just a few of those options.

Preliminary 2017 data indicates that 185 people were killed and 592 seriously injured in crashes involving at least one substance-impaired driver. Fifty-one of those drivers were under the age of 21. Missouri’s Zero Tolerance Law states that drivers under 21 years old caught with even a trace of alcohol in their system will have their licenses suspended.

Besides driving completely sober, motorists are advised to put their cell phones down while driving and always buckle up – everyone, every trip, every time. Buckle Up, Phone Down. “We encourage all drivers to make smart choices so that everyone gets home safe.” said MoDOT Highway Safety Director Bill Whitfield.

To learn more, visit the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety website at savemolives.com, or follow us on social media at Save MO Lives. Drive sober or get pulled over.