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Bench Dedication to fallen Clinton Police Officers

Bench Dedication: Boy Scout Troops 225 and 430, the Clinton Rotary Club, and Legacy Memorials, dedicated a bench outside of City Hall to fallen Officers Ryan Morton and Gary Lee Michael, Jr., Tuesday evening, November 27. 

“We love our officers and the sacrifices you make every second of every day,” said Renee Garrison (who helped coordinate the memorial dedication bench). “We love your families as they share you with us. You will always, always protect the thin blue line, and we will always, always stand behind you. You all are our heroes and we are forever indebted to you for you, selfless service and sacrifice.”

"Taps" was played by Logan Houk after Boy Scout members read “Killed In The Line Of Duty,” a poem written by Lt. Dan Marcou (of the Blue Knights). The Boy Scouts took turns reading the stanzas of the poem. 

Speaking to the officers attending, Garrison said: “Please accept this forever memorial from Clinton’s Boy Scout Troops 430 and 225, the Clinton Rotary Club, and Legacy Memorials.

Courtesy of the Clinton Daily Democrat 

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Stolen Vehicle in Clinton

ATTENTION!!!!!!
This vehicle was stolen in between 2:00 A.M. and 4:00 A.M. on 11/29/2018.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts or identification of suspects for this crime, please contact the Clinton Police Department during normal business hours at (660) 885-2679. After business hours (660) 885-5561.

Obituary - Wayne N. Scott

Wayne Nelson Scott, 86 of Garden City, Missouri departed this life on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Scott of the home; two sons, Keith Scott and wife Marti and Kenny Scott and wife Linda and a daughter, Janet Burlingame and husband Chad all of Harrisonville, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Shelby Scott and wife Hazel, Clinton, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Cathy Onweiler, Lee's Summit, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with a Military Honors following the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Vansant Road Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the funeral home.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, Garden City, Missouri.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Obituary - Timothy "Tim" Wayne Watton

Timothy "Tim" Wayne Watton, 70, Garden City, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the VA Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Julia Watton of the home; 3 sons, Shane Watton, Frank James Watton and wife Gina, Chris Hagemann; a daughter, Cindy Hagemann; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill Watton; other relatives and friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the Bethel Assembly of God Church, Garden City, Missouri.

Inurnment will be held 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri.

Obituary - Teri A. Mohr

Teri A. Mohr, 49, Archie, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2018 at her home in Archie. 

Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. 

Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. 

A complete obituary will be updated when it becomes available.

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 Home.