Obituary - Lena Lorelle Casperson

Funeral services for Lorelle will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2019 at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri. 

The Pastor will be Jerry Johannigmeier. Interment will be at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests any memorial donations be made to American Cancer Society.

Lena Lorelle Casperson, 103, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 in Via Christi Nursing home of Manhattan, Kansas.

Lorelle was born in Rockville, Missouri on July 31, 1915, the daughter of Edward Arthur and Lois Jonaphine (Speer) Wilson.

She attended school in Rockville, graduating from high school shortly before her marriage to James Ward Casperson on April 3. 1935. She was a farmer’s wife for 42 years, helping in the field along side of J.W. when she was needed. She was also a very talented seamstress, crocheting, knitting. While still on the farm, she started a knitting company called Trio Knits which she continued to run even after she retired and moved to Clinton. Lorelle also shared her talents by working at the McFarland Sewing Center for over ten years.

Preceding Lorelle in death were her parents, her husband J.W. Casperson, her grandson Randy Reed, a brother Eugene Wilson, a nephew Elton Wilson, several aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her daughter Beverly Reed, Manhattan, KS; four grandsons; Ronald (Lisa) Reed, Lawrence, KS, Robert (Joanne) Reed, Manhattan, KS, Richard (Laurie) Reed, Manhattan, KS, Russell Reed, Neodasha, KS; eight great-grandchildren: Heather, Jodie Michelle, Dustin (Maralina), Damon (Alex), Kasey (Lauren), Brittney (Colton), Becca (Ryan), Darian (and friend); seven great-great-grandchildren: Esabella, Xavier, Sabastian, Austin, Drayce, Natalie and Dusti Anna. She loved all of them so much!

Benefit Crappie Tournament for fallen Clinton Police Officers

Obituary - John Wyatt Holmes

John Wyatt Holmes, 60, Pleasant Hill, Missouri departed this life on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Jeannie Holmes of the home; two sons, Chris Strauss and wife Samantha, Butler, Missouri, John Strauss and companion Jessica Byrd, Odessa, Missouri; two daughters, Crystal Strauss and companion Jeff Gaus, Blue Springs, Missouri, Carolyn Strauss and companion Ryan Nash, Lone Jack, Missouri; 19 grandchildren with two on the way and a great-grandchild on the way; two brothers, Nelson Holmes, Liberty, Missouri and William Holmes, North Kansas City, Missouri; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m, Friday, August 9, 2019 at the funeral home.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

7 year old boy seriously injured in ATV accident in Barton County

On 8/2/19 around 9:30am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Barton County responded to a ATV accident on NW 10th Road around 5 miles NW of Lamar, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2003 Honda Rancher driven by 9 year old Lauren C. Davis of Lamar, Missouri was traveling through a field and hit a bump causing the 4-wheeler to over turn and eject all 3 occupants.

A passenger on the 4-wheeler 7 year old Graham M. Davis of Webb City, Missouri sustained serious injuries in this atv accident and he was transported by air ambulance to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

Obituary - Roger A. Bowsher

Roger Allen Bowsher, 81, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital East in Lee’s Summit, MO.

He was born January 15, 1938, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Allen Bowsher and Naomi Francis (Swackhammer) Bowsher Hupp.

Roger married Mary J. Bowser in Springfield, MO, on November 5, 1965. She preceded him in death on April 8, 2017.

He farmed all his life. Along with farming, he was an aircraft insurance investigator. He and Mary drove big rig trucks together, while operating M & R Farms. He served his country with the Army National Guard during the Korean War, serving as a radio operator and tank driver. He also was an avid pilot. He always said the best thing he ever did was marry Mary.

Surviving are one daughter, Debbie Castor and husband Gary, Jefferson City, MO; two sons, Mike Bowsher and Maria, Clinton, MO, and Scott Bowsher and wife Amy, St. Louis, MO; and grandchildren, Dr. Sarah Castor, Garrison Castor, Nathan Bowsher, Shae Bowsher and Hadley Bowsher. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Wilbur Hupp.

Graveside services and interment will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Englewood Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Updated Obituary - Dale Owen Gayman (Spud)

Dale Owen Gayman, known to friends and family as “Spud,” passed away surrounded by family on August 1, 2019, at the age of 77.

Spud was born in Denver, CO on November 12, 1941 to Lucy Elenor Cruse and Leo Opal Gayman. His family moved to Vernon County Missouri when he was only 12 days old. He was baptized by his Grandpa Cruse when he was 10 years old.

He attended Flat Rock school, a one room country school house, in Vernon County through the 8th grade. In High School he excelled in Basketball and baseball.

In 1959, at 17 years old, he joined the Army and served until 1962. He spent 30 months of his military career in Goeppingen Germany, with the 41st Infantry at Hohenfels enduring some of the worst weather of winter.

Spud was a man of many talents. Whether he was working for the labor unions, evangelizing on a weekly radio program, ministering to a church, running a cafe or raising his cattle; he did it with a joyful heart, to the glory of our Lord and Savior and always with a song.

Spud’s hobby was his family and his family’s business. He loved his children and grandchildren with a fierceness not to be reckoned with. He was a light-hearted jokester that keep us all in stitches with his ability to mix up words and sayings.

His life could be summed up in many ways but first and foremost he kept us all accountable. He would call and needle you to no end if he was worried about you. Regardless of age…5 to 95 he cared about us all.

Devoted husband of 46 years to Lena; loving father of Mark (Roberta), Crystal Bearce, Dennis (Colleen), Jason (Sheree) and Amy (Matt) Armstrong. Proud grandfather of Cory (Whitney), Trey (Bella), Lakyn (Jarrod) Fuller, Clay, Savanah, Dalton, Shawn, Trinity, Ethan, Leo, Gabe, Emma, Sophia, Evangeline, Madeline, Mason and Waylon. Great-Grandfather of Joseph, Morley, Renn, Dylan, Conrad, Logan, Braysen and Owen. Brother of Dan Gayman, David Gayman, Marla Applegate, Janet Ijams and Sherrie Dally. Further survived by countless nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Spud’s life will be held at 10am, on Sunday, August 4th, at the Church of Israel, 3161 S 2275 Road, Schell City, MO with Pastor Dan Gayman officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers those who wish may contribute to the family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada

Update: From the US Corps of Engineers Harry S. Truman Lake

UPDATE: All Corps managed ramps on Truman Lake should be open by close of business today, Aug. 2, 2019. Please be aware that some amenities (such as courtesy docks, etc.) may not be available yet.

Open Corps campgrounds include Thibaut Point and Osage Bluff. Long Shoal campground should open very soon, following some additional needed repairs. Sparrowfoot, Bucksaw, Talley Bend, Berry Bend, and Berry Bend Equestrian Campgrounds will remain closed for the remainder of the season.
All Corps swim beaches will remain closed for the remainder of the season.

Thank you for your continued patience during the historic flood event of 2019. We appreciate all of you!

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