Obituary - Rhonda Kay Farmer

Rhonda Kay Farmer, 65, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at her home in Nevada. Rhonda was born February 9, 1953 in Nevada. 

She was raised by her parents Francis Edward “Duck” Kiger and Virginia Mae (McKenzie) Kiger. Rhonda married her soul mate and love of her life, Ronald L. Farmer on July 23, 1971 and he preceded her in death on April 12, 2018. They were blessed with two children.

Rhonda was a lifelong resident of Nevada. She attended school in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1971. Rhonda worked over 20 years at Nevada Medical Clinic. For the past 17 years she has worked as the Director of Administration at White Ember Financial Planning in Nevada (formerly Hoffman Financial Resources). She attended LifeWalk Church and was a past member of Rotary, Soroptimist, and Nevada\Vernon County Chamber of Commerce Board. Rhonda enjoyed reading, the fine arts, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her loving husband, Ron, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Kathy Zoglmann, and Linda McCormick; and brothers, Clarence Peterson, Jr., and Glenn Kiger.

She is survived by two children, Kimberly Dayle Vandiver and her husband Mark, St. Louis, MO, and Ronald Lee Farmer, Jr. and his wife, Alicia, Bella Vista, AR; five grandchildren, Zacharey Ryan Vandiver, Phoebe Madison Vandiver, Ashlyn Paige Farmer, Breckyn Claire Farmer, and Miles Andrew Farmer; three brothers, Jack Kiger and his wife Tammy, Trenton, MO, Troy Kiger and his wife Katie, Raymore, MO, Randall Kiger, Nevada; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Dr. William Cox officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home.



Memorials are suggested in her memory to LifeWalk Church in Nevada in c/o Ferry Funeral Hom

Come eat Spaghetti with the Elks tonight

The Butler Elks lodge is having a fundraising spaghetti dinner TONIGHT Wednesday 11/28 6pm-8pm $5 donation is asked.

Wyatt Alan Keith arrested on livestock theft

On November 26, 2018, after a joint investigation with the Missouri Highway Patrol Rural Crimes Unit and the Cedar County Sheriff's Office.

Wyatt Alan Keith was arrested on the charge of Stealing Livestock exceeding $10,000, Class B Felony. Keith posted a $5,000 cash/surety bond and was released.

*A charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Obituary - Betty Ruth 'Peek' Hannah

Betty Ruth 'Peek' Hannah, age 80, Clinton, passed away at her daughter’s home on Monday, November 26, 2018.

Betty was born February 26, 1938 in Peculiar, MO, the daughter of Albert and Naomi ‘Winchel’ Peek. At a young age of 17 she married Don Hannah, on February 26, 1955, and to this union four children were born. Betty worked for AT&T in Lee’s Summit for 30 years. She retired in 1990, moving to Clinton, MO. She loved to camp, read and do puzzles. But more than anything, Betty loved her family and being with them.

Survivors include three daughters, Donna (Johnny) Burns of Clinton, MO, Debbie Kiln of Clinton, MO, and Suann (Chuck) McGeorge of Clinton, MO; one son, Donald Ray Hannah, Jr. of St. Joseph, MO; fourteen grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; five brothers; and three sisters.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one brother, Otis Peek; and her son-in-law, Elmer Kihn.

The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Consalus Funeral Home. A funeral service will also be at the funeral home on Friday, November 30, 2018, at 1:00 P.M. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Heartland Hospice and left in care of Consalus Funeral Home, 209 S. 2nd St., Clinton, MO 64735.

Condolences may be left online at this website.

Obituary - Brandon Michael Valentine

Brandon Michael Valentine, the son of Preston Joel Valentine and Shania Hope Gibson, was born November 23, 2018 in Kansas City, MO and passed away shortly following his birth.

In addition to his parents he is survived by a grandfather, Lukas Gibson, Raymore, MO; grandmother, Shalynn Yaws, Joplin, MO; and great-grandmother, Lydia Gibson, Raymore, MO.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Dillon Lane Reed

Dillon Lane Reed, 29, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Leavenworth, KS. Dillon, known as “Pickle” by many of his friends, was a likeable, outgoing young man who was loved by his family and many friends.

Dillon was born June 18, 1989 in Nevada to Rusty and Julie (Gammon). He is survived by his mother, Julie Reed, Nevada; his father and step-mother, Rusty and Rita Reed, Nevada; one brother, Cody Reed, Nevada; his maternal grandparents, Betty Gammon, Nevada, and Leo Gammon, Walker; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Wilma Reed, Metz; and several close friends.

As a young man, Dillon enjoyed skateboarding and was instrumental in getting the local skate park in Nevada. He played Center for the Nevada Raiders in Nevada Little League Football, and was active in 4-H. Dillon attended Nevada School and later received his GED. He enjoyed farming, horseback riding, swimming, and spending time with friends and family.

Dillon successfully completed Building Trades, Modern Cabinetry and Construction. He graduated from Nevada Welding Institute and was an Assistant Instructor of Basic Welding at WMCC. He was currently studying Spanish. Dillon attended Sunday and Wednesday evening church services.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Mark Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 6-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the MS Foundation in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Hope Haven’s 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off

Hope Haven’s 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off is this Friday, November 30th 11am- 2pm at the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Training Room.

Tickets are 7.00 for all you can eat chili.

We are still taking entries of chili as well.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Helicopter Assists In Apprehension Of Driver Involved In 100-mile Pursuit

At 8:48 p.m. on November 24, 2018, Troop A Communications overheard Kansas City Police Department radio traffic regarding the pursuit of a tractor-truck westbound on 31st Street from Arlington Avenue reference an aggravated assault involving a revolver. 

At 8:55 p.m., the suspect vehicle began traveling eastbound on Interstate 70 from Manchester Trafficway. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office became involved then requested the Highway Patrol take the lead after the vehicle entered Lafayette County. 

At 9:20 p.m., two troopers entered the pursuit. The suspect vehicle continued eastbound on I-70 at speeds up to 73 mph and struck spikes in multiple locations deployed by multiple agencies. Troop F Communications began coordinating radio traffic after the vehicle entered Cooper County. A patrol helicopter joined the pursuit and began following the suspect vehicle, allowing ground vehicles to back off. The suspect vehicle eventually became disabled and stopped just east of the 106.6-mile marker near Boonville, MO, where it caught fire and the driver fled on foot. Patrol aircraft then directed officers to the driver after he ran into a barbed wire fence and laid down north of I-70. At 10:36 p.m., troopers advised Troop F Communications the subject was in custody. 

The driver was relayed back to Jackson County and released into the custody of the Kansas City Police Department in connection to the aggravated assault investigation.

Additionally, a baggie of methamphetamine was seized. The tractor-truck is believed to have been reported stolen through Oak Grove Police Department. The investigation continues.