Obituary - Marie J. Darnell

Marie J. Darnell, 78, Garden City, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with visitation from 3:30-4:00. Burial will follow in Austin Cemetery, Archie, MO.

Marie was born June 17, 1941 in Van Buren, AR, a daughter of Herschel and Ruth (Tuggle) McVeety. She was a graduate of Carson City Nevada High School. Marie married Warren Lee Darnell on August 24, 1985 in Bartlesville, OK. They moved to the Harrisonville area in 1999. She was a member of Church on the Rock in Lee’s Summit, MO and had worked as a cashier for Wal-Mart.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Warren on October 24, 2011, and one daughter, Lisa Marie. She is survived by a daughter, Becky Gibson, San Francisco, CA; one son, Raymond Osborne; 4 grandsons, and 3 great-grandchildren.

New Troopers Assigned to Troop A

Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain Scott A. Shipers, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, is pleased to announce the assignment of 10 new troopers to Troop A. 

The new troopers are members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 107th Recruit Class, which graduated from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy today, June 21, 2018. The troopers report for duty on July 8, 2019.

Trooper Zachary D. Thomas, a native of Joliet, Illinois, has been assigned to Zone 4, which serves the citizens of Clay County. Trooper Thomas graduated from Joliet West High School in Joliet, Illinois. He holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Chicago State University in Chicago, Illinois.

Trooper Brennen S. Floray, a native of Marceline, Missouri, has been assigned Zone 4, which serves the citizens of Clay County. Trooper Floray graduated from Marceline R-V High School, in Marceline, Missouri. He holds a Bachelor of Science in exercise science from Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.

Trooper Troy M. Broyles, a native of Doniphan, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 5, which serves the citizens of Carroll and Ray counties. Trooper Broyles graduated from Couch High School, in Couch, Missouri. He holds an Associate of Arts in general studies from Missouri State University¯West Plains, in West Plains, Missouri.

Trooper Nicholas T. Ott, a native of Cameron, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 5, which serves Carroll and Ray counties. Trooper Ott graduated from Cameron R-1 High School in Cameron, Missouri. After high school, he attended Missouri Western State University, in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Trooper Justin D. Howard, of Raymore, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 6, which serves the citizens of Jackson County. Trooper Howard graduated from Raymore-Peculiar High School in Peculiar, Missouri. He holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Trooper Brandon A. Walker, of Webb City, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 8, which serves the citizens of Lafayette County. Trooper Walker graduated from Webb City High School in Webb City, Missouri. After high school, he attended Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri. Trooper Walker is also serving in the Missouri Army National Guard.

Trooper Erica P. Volkart, a native of California, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 10, which serves the citizens of Saline County. Trooper Volkart graduated from California High School in California, Missouri. She holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Trooper Wes M. Graham, a native of Joplin, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 12, which serves the citizens of Johnson County. Trooper Graham graduated from McAuley Catholic High School in Joplin, Missouri. He holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice administration from Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri. Trooper Graham is married to Hannah (Fuller).

Trooper William C. Grose, a native of Sedalia, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 13, which serves the citizens of Pettis County. Trooper Grose graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia, Missouri. He holds a Bachelor of Science in paralegal studies from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. Trooper Grose is married to Caitlin (Fall) and they have two children.

Trooper Haven L. Clemons, a native of Lamar, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 15, which serves the citizens of Henry County. Trooper Clemons graduated from Lamar High School in Lamar, Missouri. After high school, Trooper Clemons attended Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri.

Photographs of each new trooper can be found below this news release on the Patrol’s website.

The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.”

FREE meal served by Giving Fore Living

Spread the word and mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - FREE meal served by Giving Fore Living. See details below - this is while supply lasts!! Giving back to our community-honoring our hero's!!

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative reporting several outages

As round two of the storms pass through our area, we do have several outages scattered across our service territory. 

Around 200 members are without power east of Clinton along with outages near Foster, Rich Hill, and northeast of Harrisonville. 

Crews are working to make repairs and will have power restored as quickly as possible. 

Please report outages by calling 800-889-6832 or using the SmartHub App. Thank you for your patience and stay safe! - Courtesy of Osage Valley Electric Cooperative 

Heather to the rescue!

Many many thanks to Heather Diehl (Farmers Insurance) for coming to the rescue. (In the rain, in those shoes and her nice work clothes) AMAZING!!!

Our puppers are blessed to have such a great community taking care of them!

So, if you see Heather out and about, tell her what a GREAT human she is for helping us and quickly!

We also had a kind young man come donate a couple more sand bags to us! We didn't get his picture or name, but we sure appreciate you!!! - Courtesy of House of Hound 

Obituary - Ken Stunz

Ken Stunz, age 52, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019. Condolences and fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO. Services are pending.

Movie on the lawn

Don’t forget to join us at Butler Center tonight for a movie on the lawn! Movie starts at 8pm!

Obituary - Brandon Wayne Guilfoyle-Pace

Brandon Wayne Guilfoyle-Pace age 22 of Greeley, KS died June 15, 2019.

Visitation: 5-8 pm Thursday June 20, 2019

Service: 10 am Friday June 21, 2019 all at the Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home : Burial: Spring Hill Cemetery: 

Memorial: Lakemary Center send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral home P.O. Box 43 Osawatomie, KS 66064
Brandon was born November 29, 1996 in Olathe, KS. He is the only child born to Rodney James Pace and Anita Marie Guilfoyle. He grew up in Osawatomie where he attended school. Graduating with the Osawatomie High School Class of 2015.

After graduation, Brandon went into the workforce. He worked at the Osawatomie State Hospital, Arby’s, Walmart and Fedex. Then he started working for Lakemary Center in Paola. Brandon loved working with the kids at Lakemary and would refer to them as “his kids”.

Brandon loved sports. Since a child he tried every sport that was offered. In high school, he ran cross country, played basketball and played baseball. Then recently he played flag football with this friends. Brandon enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals but the KU Jayhawks were his favorite.

Along with sports, Brandon was very involved with Boy Scouts. He earned his way to being an Eagle Scout. He worked as a staff member at H-Roe Bartle Scout Reservation in the Pearce & Arrow camp for 3 years. He enjoyed fishing. Brandon is known for always trying to make people smile and laugh.

Brandon was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Jim Pace, maternal grandparents Carl & Christine Guilfoyle, Uncle Carl Wayne Guilfoyle and Brother Nickolas Brey.

Survivors include parents Rodney (Vicky) Pace of Gardner, KS and Anita Guilfoyle Pace of the home, sisters Ashley Heartsill of Lenexa, KS, Destiny Pace and Dana Pace both of Gardner, KS. Uncles Martin Guilfoyle of Greeley, KS, Jason Guilfoyle of Osawatomie, KS, Ron Pace of Columbia, MO, Steve Pace of Columbia, MO, Barin Menaugh of Salisbury, MO, Bandon Pace of Springfield, MO, and Jimmy Pace of Oklahoma City, MO, Aunts Judith Maloney of Blue Springs, MO, Brenda Harwig of Overland Park, KS, Jan Adams of California, and Christina Ralls of Oklahoma City, OK. Great Aunts Ora Belle Guilfoyle of Fort Scott, KS and Kay Clark of Troy, KS. Along with 25 cousins, other family and many friends.

Pallbearers include RJ Pace, Dylan Pace, Gregory Guilfoyle, Daniel Dees, James Carter-Douglass, Jacob Unruh, Jasten Bechtel and Zach Guilfoyle. Honorary Pallbearers include Mariah Guilfoyle, Malcolm Guilfoyle, Josh Unruh and Dominick Nichols.