Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Obituary - Amy Lee Brown
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 1:00-1:30. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.
(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).
(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).
Charges filed in Barton County arson fires
The Barton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Nathan L. Jones and Thomas Joseph Ingram for a recent string of arson fires that occurred in Liberal, Missouri.
Jones, 27 years old, of Liberal, Missouri, is charged with 6 counts of burglary in the 2nd degree and 6 counts of arson in the 2nd degree. Jones is currently being held in the Barton County Jail without bond.
Ingram, 24 years old, of Liberal, Missouri, is charged with 6 counts of burglary in the 2nd degree and 6 counts of arson in the 2nd degree. Ingram is currently being held in the Jasper County Jail without bond.
The Missouri State Fire Marshall, Barton County Sheriff’s Office and the Liberal Police Department .
Mike Smalley Barton County Prosecuting Attorney
Obituary - Junior Leonard Wilson
Junior Leonard Wilson was born June 5, 1931 at junction 2 and J highway north of Calhoun, Missouri to Carl Leonard Wilson and Hazel Viola (Overturf) Wilson, the second oldest son of 4 children. He attended a number of grade schools in Johnson and Henry Counties and graduated high school from Norris in May 1949. He was employed by State Casket Co. when he received notice to be inducted into Military service (Army) in Kansas City, MO. At the age of 20 he received 6 months training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. 6th Armored Division. He was then reassigned to the 5th Air Force Mission in the 840 Engineer, Aviation, Brigade and sent to Korea. During his 14 months there, he traveled many places always near or in combat areas where he received 3 bronze campaign stars, the normal metals, a certificate, and 3 months combat credit for early release from active service at Fort Riley Army Base.
On December 13, 1953 Junior married Lela Corlene Nestlerode, the girlfriend he dated and engaged prior to his military service. By 1959 this couple had born to them a son, Carl, and daughter, Cynthia. By this time Junior had entered College and earned a Bachelors Degree and was teaching school where they had made their home in Calhoun. He continued his education and in 1963 had earned his Masters Degree. Junior and family moved to Clinton in 1969. Their church membership was also moved to the First Baptist Church of Clinton where it now has been for nearly 50 years. Junior continued in the teaching field until 1978 giving him a total of 20 years in 3 school systems: Calhoun, Sherwood and Clinton.
Junior and Corlene now invested in the Real Estate and Home Building Business for the next 18 years retiring in 1995. Junior had developed many hobbies. He enjoyed the Bluegrass Fiddle. He studied them, played them, built them, and restored 100's of them. In addition, Junior performed many duties as a member of Post 1894 Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was extremely proud to have served the Honor Guard team 20 years.
Junior is survived by his wife Corlene of 65 years; his son Carl Lee; daughter Cynthia Glasscock and husband Tim; his brother Bobby and wife Naida; his brother Harold; his sister Georgia. He also leaves 3 grandchildren, Maren Townsend, Derek Wilson and wife Sarahjane, and Taylor Glasscock; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great great-grandchildren. In addition, he leaves behind many nieces, nephews and numerous friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO.
Obituary - W. L. Studer
W. L. worked for Gattis Shoe Store for 20 years, retired, and went to work at Amarillo Stockyards. He was very active in his community and church. While raising a family in Amarillo, he loved being our school mascot, to driving the athletic bus, to keeping our school clean. He loved his family very much, especially his grandchildren. He had the kindest heart.
In 2002, W. L. and Shirley moved to Missouri to be near their son, David, and his family. He loved making people happy and putting smiles on faces. He also loved baking cookies for everyone in town. W. L. never went anywhere without a pie or bag of cookies. Another pastime of his was crocheting. He made potholders, baby blankets, scarves and afghan’s for just about everyone in town, including the nurses who cared for him. He was a member of Hospital Road Church of Christ where he served as an elder for 7 years.
He is preceded in death by his mom, dad, one brother, and one sister. He is survived by his wife Shirley of 61 years, four children, and nine grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Bates County Sheriff's Office Press Release: Courthouse Security
The intent of the security measures were to secure the building and the occupants inside from threats often associated with court proceedings. These security measures will help ensure the safety of employees and the citizens who are there for court.
Effective October 1, 2019 there will only be one entry door for citizens who have business to conduct in the court house. All of the other doors will be locked. Entry will be controlled with security screenings at the North West door. Once you enter through the Northwest corner you will be able to access the elevator and the stairs to the various offices. Everyone who enters the courthouse is subject to search of their persons and belongings.
Prohibited items are not limited to, but include:
Firearms
Knives
Mace or any other chemical spray that could cause injury
Drugs
Explosives
We appreciate your understanding of the need to offer safety and security to our citizens and employees who work in the courthouse. We understand that until everyone gets used to the new procedures there will be a delay in getting into the courthouse so we ask that if you are attending court or have business that is time sensitive that you allow yourself a few extra minutes to get through the screening area.
Effective October 1, 2019 there will only be one entry door for citizens who have business to conduct in the court house. All of the other doors will be locked. Entry will be controlled with security screenings at the North West door. Once you enter through the Northwest corner you will be able to access the elevator and the stairs to the various offices. Everyone who enters the courthouse is subject to search of their persons and belongings.
Prohibited items are not limited to, but include:
Firearms
Knives
Mace or any other chemical spray that could cause injury
Drugs
Explosives
We appreciate your understanding of the need to offer safety and security to our citizens and employees who work in the courthouse. We understand that until everyone gets used to the new procedures there will be a delay in getting into the courthouse so we ask that if you are attending court or have business that is time sensitive that you allow yourself a few extra minutes to get through the screening area.
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