Hume Community News 2/12/19

The community of Hume wishes to extend the sympathy to Kate Sears and family on the loss of her Grandmother, Anna Margaret Gibson of Carthage, Mo, formerly of Fort Scott, KS.

On February 2, Everett and Karen Irwin enjoyed watching Wyatt Swarens receive his awards at the Blue & Gold Banquet for Cub Scouts in Rich Hill. Wyatt received his awards from his Dad, Adam Swarens. His grandmother, Pam Swarens also attended. Everyone enjoyed dinner and Smore’s to go along with the camping theme for the evening. All of the kids did great!

Leona Lovell and Shirley Brooks-King have both recently been in the hospital. We wish them continued prayers for healing.

Mother Nature has certainly been playing tricks on us lately. On a good note, spring we know will soon be here.

Once again due to weather the O5O dinner was cancelled for February. Hopefully will be on for March!

The Hume United Methodist Church News: The Annual Sweetheart Dinner will be Sunday evening, February 17. The Methodist Men need to be there at 4:30 p.m. to prepare the meal. The meal will start at 6:00 p.m. with the program to follow at 7:00 p.m. Our program will be presented by” The Dirks Family”.

Saturday, February 16 is Food Pantry Day in Hume from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Courtesy of Karen Irwin

Obituary - Orie Ellen Whitson

Orie Ellen Whitson, 85, of Mound City, Kansas died on Monday, February 11, 2019 at St. Luke''s South, Overland Park, KS. Orie Ellen was born at Farlinville, KS on September 23, 1933 to John Orville and Ellen Gertrude (Graham) Whitson. She graduated from Mound City High School with the Class of 1951. For many years she worked as a caregiver in and around Mound City. Orie Ellen loved gardening and she especially enjoyed her flowers. 

She also sewed and enjoyed helping at Mound City United Methodist Church where she was a member. Orie Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Wesley Whitson, and her sister Ella May Norman. Orie Ellen never married but enjoyed her six nieces and two nephews who survive her, Susie Jackman, Tommie Norman and wife Peg, Melvin "butch" Norman and wife Melva Jo, Lutretia "Pat" Dudley and husband Richard, Connie Jackman and husband Henry, Beverly Covey, Alice Adams, and Carol Ericson and husband David. Also surviving are great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, and many cousins.

A funeral service for Orie Ellen will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Mound City. 

A visitation will be held from 9:30 am until service time. The family suggests contributions to Mound City United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, Kansas 66056. Friends and family may leave online condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

From Osage Valley Electric Cooperative

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Crews are currently working to restore power to an outage affecting members in an area northeast of Clinton. Power will be restored as quickly as possible.

Obituary - Larry Lee Shirley

Larry Lee Shirley, age 52, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Thursday, February 7, 2019, at his home, following a battle with cancer. Larry was born September 6, 1966, in Fort Scott, KS, the son of Larry H. Shirley and Shirley (Thurston) Goltra. He was a 1984 graduated of Ft. Scott High School. After graduation, he worked for B&D Distribution, Ft. Scott, then Mid-Continental Restoration, Ft. Scott. He then worked for Chamberlin Waterproofing, Kansas City, and belonged to BAC Local 15 Bricklayers Union. Larry loved watching NASCAR races, the KC Chiefs, and the KC Royals. He also loved spending time with his family and many friends. He enjoyed fishing, riding his dune buggy and playing with his grandson, Easton. Larry married the love of his life and best friend, Tami (Arnold) Shirley on May 1, 2018.

Survivors include his wife Tami Shirley of the home; his father, Larry H. Shirley, Independence, MO, and Sharon Shirley, Ft. Scott; his mother, Shirley Goltra and husband Tim, Ft. Scott; two sons, Codi Winningham and fiancé Jasmine Clayton, Ft. Scott, and Matthew Cassell of the home; one daughter, Skylar Felt and husband Tyler; one grandson, Easton Cox, Ft. Scott; one brother, Steven Weddle and Tricia, Ft. Scott; two sisters, Lisa Nation and husband Rick, and Tessa Feagins and husband Adam, all of Ft. Scott; mother-in-law Vicky Arnold, Ft. Scott; father-in-law Dale Arnold and wife Loretta, Ft. Scott; a sister-in-law, Leasha Galvis and husband John, Olathe, KS; and brothers-in-law Troy Arnold and Trenton Arnold and spouses. Larry was loved by and survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as many special friends and co-workers. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lee and Iona Shirley; and maternal grandparents, Lester Thurston and Pearline Thurston Loubier.

There was cremation. The family will receive friends at a memorial visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday evening, February 14th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Private family burial will take place at a later date. 

Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary - Edwin Potter

Edwin R. Potter Jr., 75, of Wheatland, Missouri passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, Missouri. 

Ed was born May 31, 1943, in Clinton, MO, to Edwin Potter and Gladys (Swart). Ed graduated in 1961, from Clinton High School going on to complete a business program in Kansas City, MO. Ed married Marian (Wright) October 4, 1964 and raised 3 sons, Thad, Brian and Kevin.

While his sons were young Ed was involved in Boy Scouts as well as sponsoring various flag football teams in Lincoln, NE. After working at Isco and Centurion International and owning his own business for many years in Lincoln, NE, Ed and Marian moved to Wisconsin where he then worked as a project/prototype manager for Kohler Company for 25 years.

Most recently Ed resided in Wheatland, Missouri living on Pomme de Terre Lake enjoying his retirement. Ed enjoyed fishing and hunting and spending time with family and friends. He rarely missed a Fourth of July Celebration, a theatrical production or a wedding that involved a loved one, especially if he could get there by driving his corvette.

You could always find Ed with a smile on his face and a rescue dog at his side.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marion; sister (Betty Jane Potter).

Survivors include his sons, Thad (Michele) Deepwater, MO, Brian (Mimi) Lincoln, NE and Kevin (Georgette) Plymouth, WI; Grandchildren, Chase & Lucy Potter, Lincoln, NE; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Family will receive visitors at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 22, 2019, at Consalus Funeral Home, 209 S. 2nd, Clinton, MO. Memorial services will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial of Cremains will follow the service at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

Memorial Contributions may be made to C.A.R.E., Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor, and left in care of the funeral home.

Obituary - Walter Wheat Nemecheck

Walter Wheat Nemecheck, 95, of Harrisonville, MO was born Nov. 27, 1923 in Hays, KS the son of Joseph F. and Nellie Evelyn (Wheat) Nemecheck. He departed this life on Feb. 8, 2019 at Golden Years Care Center, Harrisonville.

On Feb. 14, 1971, Walter was united in marriage to Mary Juanita (Taylor) Cleveland in Archie, MO.

Walter was employed in the maintenance department at the Saddle and Sirloin Club, Leawood, KS and was also a farmer. He was an Army veteran of WWII.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary on Nov. 9, 2008 and a daughter Linda.

He is survived by 2 sons, Michael Nemecheck and wife Elizabeth, Walter A. Nemecheck and wife Linda; two step-sons, Charles A. Cleveland and wife Yvonne, Kenneth L. Cleveland Sr. and wife Di; a step-daughter, Barbara Lacy; 2 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 4 step-great-grandchildren.

Cremation with no services scheduled.

Obituary - Robert "Bob" Williams III

Robert "Bob" Williams III, 43, Garden City, Missouri departed this life on Monday, February 11, 2019 at the St. Luke's East Hospital, Lee's Summit, Missouri.

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

A complete obituary and service time will be posted when it becomes available.

Obituary - R. Norman Beerman

R. Norman Beeman, 90, Nevada, MO passed from this life on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada. Norman was born February 13, 1928 in Morgan County, Missouri to Ralph and Esther (Stroud) Beeman. He was united in marriage to Betty Beeman on June 14, 1947 in Girard, Kansas. Betty preceded him in death on October 28, 2016.

Norman attended school in Walker and graduated from Walker High School Class of 1947. Following high school Norman enlisted in the Army. After his mother’s death he came home and farmed with his dad. Later Norman went to work for the Katy Railroad for 10 years. He loved to farm and enjoyed fishing. Norman belonged to the First Baptist Church. Betty and Norman loved to travel and especially loved spending the winters in Florida fishing. They took a group of kids to Guatemala on a missionary trip and spent several years doing missionary work in various parts of the United States. Norman loved spending time with family.

Norman is survived by his children Claudia Martindale and her husband Rick, Springs Branch, TX, Mike Beeman and his wife Susan, Nevada; seven grandchildren, Josh, Annie, Cassie, Amy, John, Jeremy, and Joseph; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Millie Johnson, Lees Summit. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Craig Beeman; sisters Pauline, Gladys, Loree and Lucile; and one daughter-in-law, Jan Beerman.

No services are planned.