Obituary - Delbert Volkman

Delbert Volkman, 84, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO following a brief illness. Delbert was born February 10, 1935 in Iowa City, IA to August and Grace (Purtle) Volkman. On September 8, 1952 he was united in marriage to Virginia Louise Wallace in Huntsville, AR and she preceded him in death on July 5, 2009.

Delbert grew up in Iowa and later came with his family to Missouri where he attended school in Jasper. Following high school Delbert served in the United States Army for two years. Most of his adult life he lived in Nevada working for the Nevada Police Department, and the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department. He later drove a truck for Cartwright Van Lines until his retirement. Delbert loved fishing, wood working, gardening, and enjoyed being around people.

He is survived by four children, Miki Pace (Jim), Omaha, NE, Lynn Blank (Percy), Gonzales, LA, Dottie Smith (Terry), Nevada, Kenny Volkman (Jessie), Nevada; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, Donald Volkman (Linda), Lamar, Robert Volkman, Lockwood, Billy Volkman, Iowa, Earl Volkman (Inez), Illinois; one sister, Loretta Spilger, Iowa; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, two brothers, and one infant daughter, Tina Volkman.

Private committal services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Dunnegan Grove Cemetery in Nevada with Mark Mitchell officiating. Services are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

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Updated Obituary - Timothy Louis Silver

Memorial services for Timothy "Tim" Silver will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2019 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. No visitation. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Timothy Louis Silver, age 50 of Nevada, Missouri died Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Nevada. He was born February 18, 1969 to Kenneth and Thelma Kendrick Silver in Butler, Missouri.

Tim is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Thelma Silver of Nevada, Missouri; two sons, Aryon and Dalton; one daughter, Faith Silver or Archie, Missouri; two stepsons, Devon Cumpton and Matt Keek; two stepdaughters, Ashley and Sarah; uncles, aunts and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joanna Silver; stepson, Michael Keck; and one sister, Tammy Vail.

Henry County Sheriff's Office looking for subject who fled on foot in Windsor

On October 2, 2019 just after midnight, Deputy Osman stopped a vehicle on North Main Street in Windsor, Missouri. The driver, identified as Casey Dewayne Slaughter, age 35 of Osceola, Missouri fled from the scene and was not apprehended.

Deputy Oaks, Cpl. Sebree and Deputy Young assisted in the search for Slaughter. Slaughter is wanted by several jurisdictions for multiple gas drive off's in Pettis County, Johnson County, Cass County, Jackson County and Henry County in Windsor and Urich. He has multiple warrants for his arrest out of St Clair, Cass and Clinton.

From today’s events, Slaughter faces new charges of felony resisting arrest by flight, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while revoked.

If you have any information on where Slaughter may be hiding, please call your local law enforcement agency or dial 911.

Update:
Subject has been taken into custody this afternoon in Calhoun, Missouri

Former Butler man killed while riding bike in Minnesota

A 30-year-old bicyclist died when he was struck by an SUV Tuesday morning north of Waseca, Minnesota authorities said.

Anthony Michael Hodges, of Waseca, Minnesota formerly of Butler, Missouri was riding a bicycle on the shoulder of Highway 13 at 6:40 a.m. when the crash happened, the Minnesota State Patrol said.

Cynthia Jo Newman, 23, of Waseca, was driving a northbound 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada when she struck Mr. Hodges bicycle. 

The pavement was wet at the time and no alcohol was involved, the report said. Mr. Hodges was not wearing a helmet.

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Accident on 69 Highway

The Kansas State Highway Patrol just cleared a accident in the northbound lanes of 69 Highway just north of the 52 Highway Amoret Exit in rural Linn County.

Mid America Live News will update when further information is made available to us at a later time. 


This Story Has Been Updated:
https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2019/10/update-two-vehicle-accident-on-69.html

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative member alert in the Peculiar area

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative member alert in the Peculiar area! 

As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain and improve our infrastructure, our contractor crews will be working to change out poles in the Peculiar area. 

For the next few months, they will be working in the areas northeast and southeast of Peculiar to replace poles that have been tagged for replacement. 

As always, thank you to our members for allowing our crews to do the work they need to do to keep the power going!

Adrian R-3 School NHS Inductees 2019

Morgan Patterson, Caitlyn Sass, Mary Wood, Steevie Kooker, Jenna Shipley, Jessi Baker, Abbie Johnson, Jocelyn Reynolds, Baxter Lowe, John Wackerman, Gage Harris, Hunter Nelson, Kyler Six, Jacob Hawkins, Case Doody

2019 Adrian R-3 NHS Inductees: Case Doody, Gage Harris, Abbie Johnson, Baxter Lowe, Morgan Patterson, Jocelyn Reynolds, Caitlyn Sass, John Wackerman

Students who have a 3.5 GPA, exemplify the NHS Pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service are invited. Congratulations to all!