Friday, June 1, 2018

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Updates April May 28-June 1, 2018

St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made six arrests during the week of May 28-June 1, 2018. 

View the full report by using the link we have provided below:


https://www.scsomo.org/press_view.php?id=790

Swanfest 2018





Walter Day Heinlein trading card presentation at the Butler Library



Join us at 10:00am this morning as we cap off a week full of programs with the Walter Day Heinlein trading card presentation! The Butler Public Library! 




From the Lamar Police Department

The Lamar Police Department is asking for your help in identifying this female.

If you recognize her send us a message or call us at 417-682-3546. When contacting us please refer to incident #2018-0526.





Obituary - Lester Vergil McCoy

Lester Vergil McCoy, age 75, of Mapleton, Kansas passed away at his home, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Lester was born on October 12, 1942, the son of Buster and Nellie Brewer McCoy in Paola, Kansas. He was a meat cutter by trade. He was the Master Knife Maker for the Miami Indian Tribe and also was a gourd dancer. 

He enjoyed hunting, especially during deer season at deer camp, fishing and showing horses. He volunteered at the Mapleton and Prescott food pantries and with the Shriners. He was a deacon at the Mount Orum Baptist Church in Redfield, Kansas. He married Gail Carpenter on June 25, 1994 at Osawatomie, Kansas. 

Lester is survived by his wife, Gail, a son, Andrew McCoy of Belt, Montana, three daughters, Judith Cummins of Olathe, Kansas, Stacy Holle and Ethan of Kansas City, Missouri, Nicole Bradley of Perryville, Missouri, two sisters, Nellie Louise Brandt and Adelaide Massetene, twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Lester Eugene McCoy, daughter, Alice Lue McCoy, three brothers, Kenneth, Bussie and Harold McCoy and one grandchild, Trinity Diane Henneberg.

A Memorial Service will be held at 5 pm, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 pm, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be at a later date in the Myaamia Tribal Cemetery. The family suggest contributions to the SIDS organization. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.



Obituary - William Thomas Colbert

William Thomas Colbert, age 87, Linn Valley, Kansas passed away on Wednesday May 30, 2018 at the Olathe Medical Center. He was born in Gretna, Virginia the son of Guy and Ocea V. Adams Colbert. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He attended Virginia Business College and worked as an accountant for Amoco/BP before retiring. 

Bill was married to Sybil Johnson on August 3, 1963. To this union, one daughter was born. After retiring, Bill found a calling as a pastor. He served as associate pastor at Vista Baptist Church in Olathe, Kansas and later at Linn Valley Community Church. While living in Linn Valley, he helped develop the Linn Valley Veteran''s Memorial Park. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Guy Colbert, and two sisters, Peggy Shaw and Madeline Dalton. Bill is survived by his wife, Sybil, his daughter, Michele Friesen and husband Steve and two grandsons, Collin and Cody.

A gathering to celebrate his life will be held 6:30pm Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Linn Valley Community Church. Visitation will be held before service from 5 pm to 6:30. A graveside burial service will be held at the Cherokee Memorial Park in Canton, Georgia on Saturday June 9. 

The family suggests contributions to Mission Southside c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 304, La Cygne, KS 66040. On line condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.




Fan Appreciation Night at Nevada Speedway





Hot temperatures expected today

Hot temperatures are expected today with highs in the mid 90s. There is also an Air Quality Alert for the Kansas City Metro today so avoid refueling vehicles, using lawn mowers, and strenuous activity until later this evening. 

Also, check on those that have respiratory issues such as asthma and heart disease as well as young children and the elderly. 

Later tonight storms are expected to move into the area. There is the chance that these storms could be severe with damaging winds and flash flooding the main threats.





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