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Obituary - Robert L. Cox

Robert L. Cox, 68, passed away at his home in Clinton on February 10, 2020. Visitation will be held at 1:30PM with services starting at 3PM at Vansant-Mills Chapel on February 13, 2020. Interment to follow at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association and Holy Rosary School. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Robert was born August 27, 1951 in Butler, Mo to Bill and Marjorie Cox. He was married on May 20, 1995 to Eleanor Johnston. Bob received his degree in economics from the University of Missouri- Columbia in 1972 and his law degree from the University of Missouri- Kansas City. He was the assistant prosecutor for Henry County from 1975-77 and prosecuting attorney from 1977-79. He then practiced law with Poague, Wall, Cox, and Adams for over 40 years. He served on the Board of Equalization for the City of Clinton for over 20 years. He is past president of the Clinton Rotary Club, a life sponsor of Ducks Unlimited, and a member of the Clinton Christian Church. He enjoyed duck hunting and traveling with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Norie of the home, his 2 children Jennifer (Cox) Sewell and her husband Jon of Clinton, Matthew Cox and his wife Stephani of Joplin, and his pride and joy -his 2 grandchildren, Hayden Sewell and Barrett Cox; his sister Brenda Markham and her husband Ron, nephews Jason and Steven Markham and their families, are all of Clinton.

He is preceded in death by his father Robert William and mother Marjorie Marie Conyers Cox.

Arctic Front heading our way

A blast of Arctic air is heading our way Wednesday evening and overnight. Wet and/or slushy roads from the wintry mix during the day Wednesday may freeze quickly behind the front as temperatures quickly drop from the mid 30s into the mid 20s, with slick spots possible during the Thur AM commute. By sunrise Thursday, expect temperatures to be in the single digits with wind chill values well below zero.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered In Barton County

On 02-10-2020 a vehicle pursuit that started around Pittsburg, Kansas entered into Barton County on 126 hwy. The pursuit eventually made it to 43 hwy and went north to K Hwy. The fleeing vehicle turned back westbound on K Hwy and fled toward the town of Liberal. 

The pursuit continued past Liberal and headed in a Northwest direction. It was reported that when the vehicle got around the area of Arcadia Kansas Law Enforcement lost sight of the vehicle. Law Enforcement continued to search for the vehicle, but was unable to find it.

On 2-11-2020 the Barton County Sheriff’s office received a call of an abandoned vehicle in the area of State line and 126 hwy. A Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper was close to the area and located the vehicle. 

The vehicle is believed to be the same vehicle involved in the chase from the day before. The vehicle was recovered and turned over to Kansas Law Enforcement.

Zion Lutheran School in Prairie City hosting Chili Supper

Obituary - Larry Paul Roper

Larry P. Roper, age 72, of Belton, Missouri, passed away at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Larry was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 3, 1947 to Herman Roper and Jennie (Melton) Roper. After schooling, Larry entered the work force and for most of his life worked as a truck driver, most recently for Call Valley. In the spring of 1979 Larry was joined in marriage with his late wife, Anita on April 23rd in Miami, Oklahoma. In life, Larry was very good at and enjoyed woodworking.

Larry was preceded in death by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Anita Roper; parents, Herman and Jennie Roper; and brother, Richard Roper.

He is survived by two brothers, Charles Roper (Louella) and Ronnie Roper (Marta); sister in law, Barbara Hall; nephew, Todd Hall (Leanne); and niece, Karrie Stills.

MoDOT News Release: Snow Threatens Yet Another Wednesday Commute

JEFFERSON CITY – It’s starting to seem like you can tell what day of the week it is in Missouri by the weather report.

Precipitation will enter the state overnight Tuesday, starting as snow and transitioning to rain during the day on Wednesday. Rain will turn back to snow Wednesday evening before it moves off to the east Thursday. Wednesday and Thursday commutes may be impacted. Temperatures on Thursday morning will drop to single digits in many areas.

Anticipated snow totals range from 2 to 4 inches in the northern and central parts of the state to a light dusting in the south. Extreme cold temperatures on the back end of the snow could quickly freeze damp roadways and make road treatments ineffective. Since midday rains would wash away salt and chemicals, treating ahead of the snowfall may not be practical.

Consult your local forecast as well as those in areas of the state in which you plan to travel. Road conditions are available online on MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org. The map is also available as a free app for Apple and Android devices.


MoDOT also provides road condition information through its Customer Service Center. Dial 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) to speak with a customer service representative 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Obituary - Mildred E. Miller

Mildred Elaine (Schulz) Miller, 99, of Peculiar, MO, passed away February 11, 2020.

Mildred was born on September 10, 1920 to William and Jeanetta Schulz, in Harrisonville, Missouri. She attended grammar school in West Union, Missouri and graduated from High School in 1937 in Cleveland, Missouri at the top of her class. She loved participating in sports and in later years continued to enjoy watching Tennis and KU Basketball. She never missed watching the Kansas City Royals.

She married David Miller on November 12, 1938. They spent 60 years on a farm south of Peculiar in Rock Ford Community. They were members of the Peculiar United Methodist Church, where they attended regularly.

Mildred enjoyed doing for her family and especially her eight great-grandchildren. Through the years she enjoyed collecting and refinishing antiques, piecing more than 20 quilts by hand, and making wool rugs. She was always up for a good card game, whether it was with the two bridge clubs that she was a member of for many years or Crazy Eights with her grandkids!

Mildred was employed by Cass County Bank in Peculiar for 13 years. After retiring she enjoyed traveling extensively. Her favorite trips included Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, the Passion Play in Germany's Matter Horn Switzerland and Niagra Falls, NY.

She will be remembered most for her love of the outdoors; tending to her large gardens and beautiful flower beds, fishing in their pond, raising chickens, canning and preserving green beans, tomatoes, corn, fruit and many other vegetables. She was an amazing cook that had a flare for bringing loved ones together to celebrate many holidays.

Mildred was preceded in death by her mother, father, beloved husband, David, and brother, Robert Schulz. She is survived by two sons, Glen (Claremore, OK) and Jerry (Peculiar, MO). She is also survived by four grandchildren, Kevin, Carol, Trisha and Melinda; eight great-grandchildren; her brother, William Schulz, Nevada, MO and several nieces and nephews.

Her family would like to thank Foxwood Springs, Harbor Hospice, and Crossroads Hospice for the loving care they provided.

The family will receive friends Saturday, February 15m 2020 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. Private family burial in West Union Cemetery, Cleveland, MO.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Peculiar, Missouri Memorial Fund.