Cass County Sheriff Weber Testifies at State Capitol

Cass Co – On Monday Cass County Sheriff Jeff Weber testified at the State Capital in Jefferson City on important legislation that will help me keep Cass County Safe.

House Bill 1620, sponsored by Representative Jeff Shawan, Poplar Bluff, seeks to make resisting arrest by fleeing in a vehicle, a felony, each and every time, not just when someone is injured or killed. This legislation will help keep career criminals off the streets.

“I would like to thank our local Representatives, Jack Bondon, Mike Haffner and Donna Pfautsch for co-sponsoring this bill. They are true friends to public safety and provide common sense leadership at the Capital for their districts,” Sheriff Weber said.

Obituary - Dennis L. Stewart

Dennis L. Stewart, age 80, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving family members.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 310 Johnston Pkwy, Raymore, Missouri 64083. Prior to the funeral, a visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church. A burial will be held following the funeral at Raymore Cemetery in Raymore, Missouri.

Dennis was born in Collinsville, Illinois on October 3, 1939 to Lester Stewart and Virginia (Wessler) Stewart. Growing up, Dennis was the oldest of five children including three sisters, Patricia, Marsha, and Debra and one brother, Kelly. After graduating high school from St. Paul’s in Concordia, Missouri, Dennis furthered his education receiving a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska. In the summer of 1962, Dennis was joined in marriage with his loving wife, Johynee on June 9th. Together Dennis and Johynee were blessed with on daughter, Pamala. Dennis completed his formal education at Southern Illinois University, achieving his Master’s in Business Education. This was the start of Dennis’ career as a teacher and principal. Over the years he was the educator of a one room schoolhouse at Zion Lutheran School in Lone Elm Missouri. He then took a call to Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Minnesota, where he was the principal for the school. He then took a call to Old Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri, Messiah Lutheran Church in Independence, Missouri, took a brief break and became the manager of a marina in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on Lake Tenkiller. He was able to take is love of water and took a call to Heit's Point Lutheran Camp at Lake of the Ozarks where everyone knew him as Grandpa Fun. He also spent some time at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School in various capacities.

He also worked for the Fahey family for several years in various capacities, begun his own handy-man business and started a new business with his wife, daughter and son in law at the age of 74. He never quit until the job was complete.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Virginia Stewart.

He is survived by his loving wife of over fifty-seven years, Johynee Stewart; daughter, Pamala Hecker (Tom); ; three sisters, Patricia Huelskoetter (Wayne), Marsha Warnick (Larry), and Debra Belko (Robert); brother Kelly Stewart (Kate); three grandchildren, Thomas Ren Hecker (Brooke), Zachary Hecker, and Trey Hecker; and one great grandson, Thomas Bjorn Hecker.

Town Hall Meeting tonight in Rich Hill

If you are unable to join us for the Townhall Meeting in the Council Chambers, we will be streaming live on the city of Rich Hill Facebook page at 7:00 p.m.

The February Board Meeting will follow at 8:00 p.m.

Making the best of it...

It's miserable outside, but the Hume 3rd grade class doesn't seem to mind... a little snow and some key ingredients made the perfect Winter treat- snow ice cream. 

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Bitter cold today

Grab your winter coat because... It. Is. Freezing! 🥶

Right now, temps are in the negative single digits to teens with wind chills between -25 deg to -5 deg.

Frostbite can set in in less than 30 min. So, don't take any chances, make sure you are properly bundled up. 🧥🧤🧦🧣

Way to go Jackson

Congratulations to Jackson Deal for earning the Adrian Lions Club Student of the Month for December. Pictured with Jeanette Baker, Assistant Principal, and Linda Oldfield, Lions Club Member.

School Closings for 2/13/20

The following schools will be closed tomorrow 2/13/20 due to the extreme temperatures and road conditions:

Adrian School District
Archie School District
Ballard School District
Butler School District
Clinton School District 
Drexel School District
Harrisonville School District
Miami School District
Montrose School District
Ray-Pec School District
Sherwood School District
Warsaw School District

Please bookmark this page as we will be adding to this list when more information is made available to us.

Obituary - Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith, age 78, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, at her home. She was born in Iberia on November 5, 1941, daughter of the late Milton and Opal (Duncan) Luttrell. On January 16, 1976, Shirley married Charles J. “Pete” Smith, who preceded her in death on July 12, 2000.

Shirley loved to fish and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Mt. Union Church of Christ.

She is survived by two sons, Brian Irwin of Butler and Brent Irwin of St. Elizabeth; daughter, Kim Dexter (Danny) of West Plains; two step-daughters, Carol Jean Shutt (Richard) and Christy; seven grandchildren, Hayden Irwin, Lane Irwin, Alysa Dexter, Allison Dexter, Shane Irwin, James Irwin, and Whitney Irwin; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patsy Rodden and Karen Barnett both of Brumley; and several nieces, nephews, family & friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by six sisters, Dorlas Gilliam, Alice Wooldridge, Rosemary Douglas, Bonnie Smith, Lois Dean Pemberton, and infant sister, Joyce Luttrell.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with services immediately following at 1 p.m., on Friday, February 14, at Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia with Mike Hill officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in Mt. Union Cemetery in Brumley.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Mt. Union Cemetery.