Obituary - Donald Nickson “Bill” Turnbull

Donald Nickson “Bill” Turnbull, 82, Nevada MO, passed away on January 4, 2019 in Joplin MO. He was born April 15, 1936 in Chillicothe, MO to Allyn and Dilola (Jones) Turnbull. After his mother was driven to the hospital by his sister Betty, who was 14 at the time, Bill was welcomed into this world. Dilola asked her husband Allyn what he’d like to name this boy, and his reply was “Oh,….Bill I guess”. His response was not taken seriously, and he was named Donald Nickson by his mother. This did not sit well with Allyn, as the true reason for him wanting the name “Bill” was after his favorite uncle, so from that day forward, to honor his father’s initial wishes, he was known to everyone as “Bill” all of his life.

Bill attended school and graduated in Kirksville MO, before enlisting and serving in the United States Army. Bill worked as a laborer all of his life. He was a truck driver for many years and worked at Metz and Deerfield grain elevators. He retired from Thorco Manufacturing in Lamar, MO. Bill’s interests included geography and meteorology. He could state the elevation of any major city or landmark in the United States, and always knew what was going on with weather, no matter the location.

Survivors include 2 sisters, Betty Helms and LaVon Posey, both of Nevada, MO; numerous nieces and nephews who he always made address him as “Uncle Bill”; and a host of friends.

He has been welcomed into heaven by his parents and siblings Mary Jean, Suzann, Pat, David, Judy, Marjorie, and Barbara Jo.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Obituary - Jewell L. Spears

Jewell L. Spears, 97 of Ottawa, Kansas passed away January 2, 2019 at the Ottawa Retirement Village in Ottawa, Kansas. Graveside services will be held 1:00 pm Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Johnstown Cemetery. 

A visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm Sunday, prior to the graveside, at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009). Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Jewell Laura Spears was born November 21, 1921 in Turley, Missouri to Thomas Howard and Nona Long Duff. She was united in marriage on February 14, 1940 in Fort Scott, Kansas to Roy E. “Buster” Spears. To this union three children were born.

Jewell was preceded in death by her parents, husband Buster Spears, daughter June Davidson, two brothers, one sister, and son-in-law Barney Goddard. She is survived by her son Gary Spears and wife Sue of Lawrence, KS, daughter Carolyn Goddard of Independence, MO, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

Drexel FFA Booster Club Labor/Silent Auction

The Drexel FFA and FFA Booster Club will be holding a labor and silent auction on Saturday January 12th. A complimentary dinner will be provided starting at 6pm with the auction starting at approximately at 6:30pm at the Drexel Community Building.

All proceeds from the auction will benefit participating FFA students and will allow them to purchase FFA jackets, raise money for Washington Leadership Conference, State FFA Camp, and other various leadership conferences, and educational experiences.

From the Nevada Police Department

Obituary -Sharon Lee (Harper) Wallace

Sharon Lee (Harper) Wallace, 76, Smithville, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, December 31, 2018 at Smithville Living Center in Smithville, MO. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 1600 MO-291, Liberty, MO 64068. The family suggests everyone wear bright colors due to Sharon’s love of bright colors.

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

20 years of service for Jerret Wheatley

A big thank you and congratulations to Butler Police Officer Jerret Wheatley for 20 years of service to the city of Butler - Photo Submitted to us 

Sheldon man on Most Wanted List taken into custody by multi-jurisdictional team

A Sheldon resident has been taken into custody by a multi-jurisdictional team after being placed on Vernon County’s Most Wanted list. 

According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, 35-year-old Carl A Bogart was taken into custody early Friday morning after a search warrant was served at a home on South 1525 Road in Vernon County.

Mosher said members of the Vernon County Special Response Team, Nevada Police Department, and the Bates County Sheriff’s Office conducted the raid just before sunrise. “Mr. Bogart was able to get underneath the trailer and hide when we called for him to come outside, but was found a short time later and taken into custody” said Mosher. 

Bogart was wanted on multiple felony warrants that were issued after he failed to appear for his court hearing in December. Bogart is currently being held in the Vernon County Jail with no bond.

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Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Celebrate National Spaghetti Day with a Meatball Sub! Yum!

Come and enjoy the Friday Special and National Spaghetti Day at Koehn's Bakery located at the corner of Ft. Scott and Orange Streets in Butler..Come get a 6 inch Meatball Sub, Chips and a 16oz drink with cookie for $7:99