Drexel woman injured in Cass County Crash

On 12/9/19 around 2:00pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County responded to a one vehicle accident on Holmes Road just south of 307th Street in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2015 Chevrolet driven by 24 year old Sarah L. Jacobs of Drexel, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a embankment causing the vehicle to overturn.

Sarah L. Jacobs sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported by private vehicle to Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Adrian Tow.


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Obituary - John Emil Dubach, Jr.

John Emil Dubach, Jr., 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 in Harrisonville, Missouri.

John was born August 28, 1926 in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, a son of John Emil and Edith (Wagner) Dubach. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. John was united in marriage to Rosalie F. Summerville on August 29, 1952 in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was a machinist and had worked at Fairbanks Morse in Kansas City, Kansas for 30 years before his retirement in 1988. He and Rosalie had lived in Kansas City, Kansas and Pleasant Hill, Missouri before moving to Harrisonville.

John was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Richard Dubach, and two sisters, Lillian Roy and Dorothy Cornelison. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rosalie, of Harrisonville.

Cremation with inurnment at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

In the spotlight: Alexys Wagner

This months Drexel FFA Chapter Officer spotlight is on Alexys Wagner

Alexys has served the past 2 years as a chapter officer as the Parliamentarian and currently serves as Chapter Secretary. Her SAE's include Small Animal Care and Home/Community Improvement. She enjoys CDE season and has participated in Meats Judging, Floriculture, Nursery/Landscaping and plans to participate in Entomology this year. She's been successful Floriculture and Nursery/Landscaping and performed well enough to make it to the state contests in these CDEs! Her future plans are to attend Longview Community College to get her associates degree and then transfer to Drury University to major in Architecture. Her favorite FFA memory is when her team got stuck competing in the 2018 Floriculture contest at State Convention for 6 1/2 hours. Keep doing an awesome job Alexys!

-Courtesy Drexel FFA

Obituary - Lyndon Gregg Rice

Lyndon Gregg Rice, 58, formerly of Nevada, MO, passed away at his home in McQueeney, TX on December 6, 2019 following a short fight with cancer. Gregg was born January 17, 1961 to Lonnie Rice and Jimmie Doris (Hunter) Rice in Canyon, Texas.

Gregg and his family moved from the panhandle of Texas in March of 1963 to help on his grandfather Hunter’s ranch in Vernon County. One of Gregg’s fondest memories was his dad waking him up early in the morning to go with him to take care of the cattle.

Gregg attended Nevada High School where he graduated with the Class of 1979. Following graduation, he did custom hay baling with his best friend Dwayne Smith. In 1983 he went to work for 3M Nevada. While at 3M he earned his Business Management Degree from Missouri Southern State College. Gregg then entered Human Resources. While in Human Resources he was a Human Resources Manager at 3M Little Rock, AR, 3M Brownwood TX, and 3M DeKalb, IL before retiring June 1, 2017. Since then he partnered with his wife and son William in their Quilt Shop business in McQueeney, TX.

At his 15th class reunion he met the love of his life, Doris Jean Cotten. In January 1995 they were united in marriage which brought Gregg two wonderful children, Drew Cotten Liles and Hollie Anita Liles. In February of 1996 Gregg and Doris were blessed with a son, William Hunter Rice.

Gregg is survived by his wife Doris of the home; his children, Drew Liles (Bethany) of Nevada, MO, Hollie Liles Kelly (Kyle) of Sigonella, Sicily and William Rice of the home. He is also survived by his mother, Jimmie D. Rice of Nevada;. Grandchildren, Raleigh Kelly, Kameron Kelly, Josie Liles, and Emmitt Liles. brothers, Bruce Rice (Debbie) of Nevada, Steve Rice of Bella Vista, AR, Jim Rice (Kelly) of North Richland Hills, TX, and Michael Rice, Chicago, IL. Gregg was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Rice.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Committal will follow in Newton Burial Park.




Memorial contributions can be made in Gregg’s memory to pancan.org for Pancreatic Cancer Research or c/o Ferry Funeral Home .

Obituary - Terry Dale Johnson

Terry Dale Johnson, 57, Garden City, Missouri departed this life Friday, December 6, 2019 at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Pam Johnson of the home; three daughters, Jessica Adams, Belton, Missouri, Valerie Wolf and husband Stephen, Harrisonville, Missouri, Becky Johnson, Belton, Missouri; a step-son, Nicholas "Nick" Huey and wife Miranda, Garden City, Missouri; a step-daughter, Jessica Huey and husband David Fihara, Lee's Summit, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Larry Johnson and wife Amy, Grandview, Missouri, Jerry Johnson and wife Charlotte, Kansas City, Missouri, Garry Johnson, Grandview, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Service will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2019 at the funeral home.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

2019 Show-Me Bowl High School Football Results

2019 Show-Me Bowl Results:

8-Man (12-2) Mound City 82, Southwest 46 

Class 1 (14-1) Valle Catholic 30, Lincoln 27 

Class 2 (14-0) Lutheran North 49, Ava 0 

Class 3 (15-0) Odessa 49, Cassville 28 

Class 4 (14-1) Webb City 48, Platte County 0 

Class 5 (12-2) Carthage 27, Jackson 21 (OT) 

Class 6 (14-0) DeSmet 35, Joplin 20

Obituary - Lauren Catherine Peter

Lauren Catherine Peter, 40, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the University Of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Cornerstone Chapel, 163 W. Center, Peculiar, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar.

There will also be a Celebration Of Life Gathering 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Centerview, 227 Municipal Circle, Raymore, MO with a light luncheon to be served.

She was born August 29, 1979 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Mary (Schug) and Larry Dobson, and grew up in Raymore, MO. Lauren graduated from Raymore-Peculiar High School in 1998. As a teenager, she was a champion equestrian rider, earning many regional and national placings with her Arabian show horses. She decided to pursue education as a career and went on to earn Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Central Missouri. She began her teaching career with the Blue Springs School District, working with severely handicapped children, and completed 17 years as a teacher before her health began to deteriorate in early 2019. Lauren was a cancer survivor, diagnosed originally in 2012 with a rare type of sarcoma. She endured several surgeries and many rounds of chemo, always with a positive attitude and strong determination to enjoy life and continue her career. Her fellow faculty and friends considered her an inspiration.

Lauren and Thomas Peter were married on May 19, 2001, and welcomed their son, Caden Lawrence, in 2007. They enjoyed 18 wonderful years of marriage, with travel being a special activity. During a trip to Jamaica in 2019 they renewed their wedding vows with Caden as witness. Lauren loved family events and holidays, especially Christmas, and always found the perfect gift for everyone. She treasured her many friends and fellow faculty and kept in contact with everyone, even while sick. Those fortunate enough to have known Lauren will never forget her generous nature, compassionate spirit and gentle attitude with her students. She was devoted to her extended “family” and they were devoted to her. Her team at the annual Walk to Cure Sarcoma, #LaurenStrong, always included at least 40 supporters. She was a member of the Prairie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and served on several committees for that group. As part of her commitment to family, she was Vice-President of the Peculiar Charitable Foundation and to serve her students, she was a coach for various Special Olympic teams for the Blue Springs School District.

Lauren is survived by her husband, Thomas; son, Caden; parents, Mary and Larry Dobson of Peculiar; brother, Scott Dobson (Rebecca), Pleasant Hill; sister-in-law, Mary Kay Avery (Jonathan); niece and nephews, Sydney Avery, Brady Avery, Owen and Cole Dobson.