Obituary - David Trinkle

The family of David Trinkle sadly regrets to announce his passing. David lost his battle with cancer January 16, 2020. He was in the VA Hospital in Kansas City, MO. David was born Dec. 23, 1950 in La Cygne, Ks. He was a Vietnam Veteran of which he was very proud.

He lived in La Cygne a number of years, owed and operated the La Cygne Standard Station as well as being the city policeman and ambulance driver.

Along with his mother he owned The Outpost Bar for almost 20 yrs. He later made his residence in Kansas City, MO until the time of his death. He leaves behind his children; Missy Smith, Lanna Moore, Chris Trinkle and Jamie Brooks (Mitch); his brother, Larry Trinkle (Evey), a sister, Marla Chambers; nieces, nephews, 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and many many friends.

Funeral service will be 10 am Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 pm Monday at the Schneider Chapel. Contributions are suggested to Wounded Warriors or American Cancer Society, c/o Schneider Funeral Home.

Structure Fire in Nevada

Stolen truck in Henry County

STOLEN VEHICLE -- 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4, extended cab pickup truck, dark green in color, with silver tool box in the truck's bed, bearing MO registration 0HB-Z98.

Truck was taken between 10:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17th to 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18th, 2020, from West 10th Street, Calhoun, MO.

If you observe this truck or know it's current location, please contact Henry County (MO) Central Communications @ (660) 885-5587 or your local law enforcement agency.

Adrian Chamber of Commerce Business and Health Expo

Temperatures falling tomorrow morning

While temperatures will be steady or even warm overnight due to strong southerly winds, a strong cold front will plow through the area tomorrow morning. 

If there are any untreated roads that remain wet overnight, temperatures falling into the 20s tomorrow morning could freeze them and lead to slick spots. 

Those cold temperatures will be accompanied by strong northwesterly winds as well so it will feel 15 to 20 degrees colder than the air temperature.

Obituary - William Bright

William Wesley Bright 

William Wesley Bright, age 98, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away peacefully on January 17, 2020 .

Funeral service will be 11 am Wednesday January 22, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. 

Burial will be in the Woodfin Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday at the Schneider Chapel.

Contributions are suggested to Good Sheppard Hospice. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Lester Smith

Lester Smith, 67 of Peculiar, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his home in Peculiar. Funeral services will be held 12:00 pm Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Drexel First Christian Church in Drexel, Missouri. 

A visitation will be held prior to the service Monday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, also at the church. Burial will follow services in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, Missouri. 

Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

A complete obituary is pending at this time and will be published as it becomes available.

Obituary - Richard M. Barrett

Richard M. Barrett was born in Skidmore, Missouri on April 15, 1924. He was one of a set of twins of four children born to Floyd R. and Okalla (Suttle) Barrett. Richard graduated from Skidmore High School and entered the University of Missouri.

He then was drafted into the U.S. Army and served overseas during WW II. His service record included earning the Silver Star for action in France, Germany, and Austria, with specific action against Germany's Nordwind Campaign; the southern portion of the Battle of the Bulge-Belonging to 3rd Bn, 232 Infantry, 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Action award; the Combat Infantry Badge; and for serving in major battles of Central Europe, Rhineland, Alsace, and Ardennes. He also was a part of liberating Dachau Concentration Camp, and one of his fondest memories was when a young Jewish man ran down the road to greet Richard with a hug and a “thank you.”

On November 22, 1950, he married Bernice J. Ohlensehlen in Corning, Missouri. They became the parents of five children. Richard and Bernice were married for 52 years before she passed away in 2003.

Richard completed his BS in Agriculture Education and his Masters’ Degree in Education at the University of Missouri. He taught high school Vocational Agriculture at Craig, Tarkio, and Mound City, Missouri.

After retiring from teaching he was employed by USDA as Field Man, Holt County Farm Service Agency and Compliance Assistant, Northwest District Farm Service Agency. Richard served as Holt County Missouri Extension representative, Chair of Holt County Extension Council, a County Representative to Northwest Region of Missouri Extension Council, and Ag Chair of Northwest Missouri Extension Council.

He was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Westboro, Missouri, an active member of the Masonic Lodge, and a life member of the Paul P. Shutts American Legion Post 121.

Richard passed away on January 14, 2020, at a Nevada, Missouri care center.

He was preceded in death by his wife Bernice in 2003; their son, Richard “Rick” in 1998; brother, James; and sister, Elinor Gurnon.

Survivors include his children, Dianne (Larry) Furbeck, Rob (Susan) Barrett, Cathy (Bob) Summers, and Christie (Randy) Heldstab; daughter-in-law, Nancy Barrett; special, long-time family friend Kevin Livingston; grandchildren, David (Lee) Furbeck, Darren (Wendy) Furbeck, Lori Beth (Tyler) Myers, Travis Barrett, Dallas (Lacey) Barrett, Adam (Angela) Barrett, Seth (Jill) Barrett, Blake (Janna) Robertson, Greta Barrett, Lauren Summers, Meghan (Andrew) Cameron, Jaimie Heldstab, Sarah (Adam) Bettis, and Emily (Mike) Durig; great grandchildren, Cameron Furbeck, Christian Furbeck, Amanda (Corey) Stottlemyre, Claire Furbeck, Carson Myers, Colin Myers, Kainon Barrett, Drycen Barrett, Bronx Barrett, Matthew Barrett, Elizabeth Barrett, Tyne Robertson, Niya Robertson, Henry Cameron, Summer Cameron, Barrett Durig, and Everett Durig; one great-great grandchild, Ryan Stottlemyre; twin brother, Robert Barrett; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family visitation: Sun., Jan. 19, 2020, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Chamberlain Funeral Home, 1705 Ridge Dr, Mound City, Mo. Funeral services with military honors: Mon., Jan. 20, 2020, 10:30 am, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 22186 State Highway B, Westboro, Mo. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery, State Highway DD and Burr Oak Rd (GPS Coordinates: 40.2957300, -95.1600500), Skidmore, Mo. Memorials: St. John’s Lutheran Church or Heartland Hospice, c/o Rob Barrett, 13814 E. Parade Rd, Nevada, MO 64772. Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainfuneral.com.