Thursday, July 4, 2019

Better grab a umbrella!

Happy Independence Day! Isolated to scattered storms are expected today, with chances decreasing as we get into the evening hours. 

Good news is everyone will most likely be dry by sunset, just in time for night time fireworks! Grab a umbrella this morning.


Butler Parks and Recreation Department forming Co-Ed Adult Softball League

The Butler Parks and Recreation Department is forming a Co-Ed Adult Softball League. 

Anyone interested in putting a team together in the league needs to contact Scott Bitner. 660-200-5664 or 660-200-2062. The first game will hit the field on July 11th.

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Obituary - Carol T. Nesbitt-Higgs

Carol T. Nesbitt-Higgs, 75, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the St. Luke's Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by love and family.

She is survived by 10 children, Lee Danforth III, Katy, Texas, Michael Danforth, Galveston, Texas, Cheryl Wills, Sunrise Beach, Missouri, Kevin Danforth, Upland, California, Carol Treccariche, Raytown, Missouri, Allan Danforth, Kansas City, Missouri, Glenn Danforth, Spring, Texas, Kimberly Anderson, Harrisonville, Missouri, Jamie Higgs, San Diego, California, James Higgs Jr, Boston, Massachusetts; 20 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Nesbitt, Putnam, Connecticut, David Mura, Point Blank, Texas; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Mass will be held, 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

A Rosary will be held at 9:00 a.m. with visitation to follow until service time Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the church.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the City Union Mission.

10 year old boy seriously injured in UTV accident in Barton County

On 7/3/19 around 4:23pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Barton County responded to a UTV Crash around 2 miles south of Lamar on SW 20th Road.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2019 Polaris Ranger XP-900 driven by 10 year old Troy J. Onstott of Lamar, Missouri lost control on a gravel road, the UTV skidded off the right side of the roadway and struck a field entrance, following impact the UTV overturned several times and ejected the driver.

Troy J. Onstott sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was airlifted to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

Copyright Mid America Live News *Disclaimer: Accident reports are courtesy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and are a matter of public record no matter the age of a occupant involved.






One injured in accident involving a dump truck in Vernon County

On 7/3/19 around 3:45pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County responded to a two vehicle accident on US 54 Highway around 5 miles west of El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country Mini Van driven by 43 year old Traci R. Guinn of Eldorado Springs, Missouri rear ended the 2014 Sterling Dump Truck driven by 55 year old David L. Irwin of Nevada, Missouri.

Traci R. Guinn sustained moderate injuries in this accident and was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Both vehicles were damaged and towed from the scene by Garwood Wrecker Service of Nevada and Stewards Wrecker of Eldorado Springs.


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Obituary - Nadine C. (Marvin) Brower

Nadine C. Brower, 85, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Nadine was born February 21, 1934 in Kansas City, KS and was raised by her mother Nellie Vie (Thompson) and step-father Lawrence Chaldecott.

She lived and worked in Kansas City, MO for a number of years. In 1970 she came to Nevada where she worked for Moore-Few Care Center as a nurse’s aide. Later she worked at the Nevada State Hospital in the dietary department until her retirement. Nadine enjoyed visiting with friends and family, and always loved her cup of coffee.

From Nadine’s marriage to Richard E. Hand, seven children were born. Surviving children include Karen Roberts of Stockton, MO; Larry Hand and wife Shelia of Nevada; Richard Hand and wife Stacie of Neosho; Sherry Weber of Nevada; and Tammy Wehmeyer and husband Bill of Milo. Nadine is also survived by 19 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several half-brothers and -sisters. Nadine was preceded in death by two daughters, Barbara DePue and Teresa Collier.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Committal will follow in Moore Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home.



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