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Obituary - Virginia Elizabeth (Saathoff) Fletchall

Virginia Elizabeth Fletchall, 95, Nevada, MO passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada following a sudden illness. Virginia was born June 25, 1924 in Ketterman, MO (rural Vernon County) to Richard E. and Susie (Shuhart) Saathoff. Virginia graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1943. The following year she was united in marriage to Page Fletchall on May 6, 1944 in Norman, OK and he preceded her in death on August 9, 2013.

Throughout her life, Virginia was involved in many things. She was a seamstress at Key Work Clothes in Nevada, a cook at Nevada R-5 Schools, was a 4-H Leader, a Girl Scout Leader, and was a devoted wife and mother. She loved living the rural country lifestyle, whether it was helping with the cattle, tending to her large garden and yard, cooking, or sewing. Virginia loved to fish and going camping in the RV at Stockton Lake. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Nevada. Virginia also loved being involved with her family and was a devoted grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Survivors include two children, a son, “Ed” Roy Edwin Fletchall and (Connie), Nevada, and a daughter, Judy Elizabeth Gast (Howard), Nevada; grandchildren, Monica Fletchall, Springfield, MO, Jennifer Willits (Titus), Wichita, KS, Matthew Fletchall (Katie), Nevada, Becky Hoselton (Tony), Nevada, Bryan Gast (Heather), Nevada; great-grandchildren, Hadley Fletchall, Haizleigh Fletchall, Ty Willits, Paige Willits, Blake Hoselton, McKayla Hoselton, Alex Gast, Brayden Gast; one sister, Betty Lou Emery (Leon), Deerfield, MO; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends. In addition to her husband Page, she was preceded in death by her parents; a great-grandson, Brett Lynn Hoselton; a sister, Pauline Hogsett; two brothers, Roy Saathoff, and Richard Saathoff.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Bill Cox and Pastor Hubert Fox officiating. A private burial will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service.

Memorials are suggested in her memory to Backpacks of Love (First Baptist Church) in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

MIA: Norman

Norman has wandered away from home in the Amsterdam area. He’s very friendly, if seen contact Dea Erickson on Facebook.

Things may get slick the next few days...

Bates County will be under a winter weather advisory from midnight tonight through noon tomorrow
 
Wednesday
Cloudy with snow. Some mixed winter precipitation possible. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.
 
Wednesday Night
Light snow in the evening will give way to a mixture of rain and snow overnight. Some mixed winter precipitation possible. Low 33F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.
 
Thursday
Cloudy with rain and snow in the morning. Snow showers in the afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70%. About one inch of snow expected.
 
Thursday Night
Light snow in the evening will give way to snow showers overnight. Low 29F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.
 
Friday
Mainly cloudy with snow showers around in the morning. High 34F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 40%.
 
Friday Night
Overcast. Low 27F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
 
Saturday
Mostly cloudy skies. High around 35F. Winds light and variable.
 
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 23F. Winds light and variable.
 
Sunday
Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 41F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. 

You can view live radar HERE

ven a comer con nosotros!

Translation: Come eat with us!

Adrian seeks special education para

The Adrian RIII School District is currently accepting applications for an Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional. The successful candidate must have at least 60 college hours. The position is four days a week 3 and half hours a day. Applications may be obtained on our website www.adrian.k12.mo.us under the documents tab. 

Completed packages should be sent to: Mrs. Kelly Reichert, Special Education Director 601 North Houston Adrian, MO 64720. For questions about the position contact Kelly Reichert at 816-297-4460 ext 4004.

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About renewing your CCW permit...

If you need to renew your CCW permit you are required to have an appointment. To schedule one contact Jami at 660-679-3232 or jpage@batescountysheriff.com. If you come to the office and do not have an appointment we cannot guarantee your permit will be renewed.

Some questions:

How soon should you wait before renewing?
You have up to 6 months after it has expired. There may be an added penalty for each month up to 6 months.

What is cost to renew?
$50

Is BCSO offering classes for new permits?
Not at this time. More info is available on the BCSO Facebook page.