Obituary - Frankie Kimbrough

Frankie Kimbrough, 78 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, Missouri. 

A visitation will be held from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). 

Private family funeral services will be held with cremation to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Merwin


Christian Church. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at
www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com


A complete obituary is pending at this time.

Updated Obituary - Jody Oliver

Jody Oliver, 36 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Monday, February 24, 2020. Cremation, with memorial services to be held 5:30 pm Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Cleveland Baptist Church, Cleveland, Missouri. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Jody D Oliver was born on December 13, 1983 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Alan Wheatley and Roxanne Oliver. Jody was joined in marriage to Brittany Barklow in 2017, two children were born to this union, Archer and Amy Oliver. He was also the loving father of Lance Oliver from his previous marriage. Jody worked hard for different construction jobs in his life, his passion was building things. 

He a had a charming smile and a contagious laugh that infected any who met him. His love for his children was unmatched by all and he will be sorely missed. 

He is survived by: wife Brittany Oliver, his children Lance, Archer, and Amy Oliver, mother Roxanne Oliver, father Alan Wheatley, brothers, Mike, and Alan, sister April, and many nieces and nephews.

Appleton City garage sales coming in April

The Appleton City Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates will be April 3rd & 4th. Permits are $5 and can be purchased at City Hall from March 16th through March 31st. Permits to set up in the A.C. Park are $25 for the pole shelter, $15 for the stage, $10 for a lawn permit and that price covers both days. 

Park permits are also available at City Hall and are sold on a first come, first served basis. Maps will be available at Food Fair, Powell's True Value & Casey's beginning Thursday afternoon. House of Joy Ministry will be at the City Park on Saturday from 3:00-5:00 to pick up donations. If you have questions, please call Dianne Foster at 476-2390.

Appleton City Students of the Month

Congratulations to the high school Students of the Month for February: Shae Burks, Will Rapp, and Seth Hernandez

Junior high Students of the Month for February: Sam Young, Emilie Lawrence, and Leeanna Park

Auction in Louisburg Kansas

Missouri Sheriff's United

On March 11, 2020 Missouri Sheriff's will hold a press conference at the Missouri State Capitol on behalf of Missouri law abiding citizens. Sheriffs will unite to discuss the state of public safety as seen at the local level from all corners of the state. 

Sheriffs will be discussing the catch and release policies of the Missouri Department of Corrections, the Missouri Supreme Court bond reform, and the millions of dollars owed to local taxpayers who are merely upholding the rule of law.

Sheriffs hope to directly communicate with Senators and Representatives about the impact of the criminal justice reform measures taken over the past year including how this affects local citizens in our own neighborhoods.

Sheriffs will be announcing the formation of a new organization titled Missouri Sheriffs United. Missouri Sheriffs United will enhance Sheriffs ability to impact decisions made at the state level and will allow Sheriffs to be more of a voice for the law-abiding taxpayer.

Sheriffs also hope to hear good news regarding the $30 million owed by the state to local law-abiding citizens for the housing of state prisoners. Governor Parson has asked for $22 million to pay toward the debt this legislative year and has committed to working with Sheriffs to ensure the jail reimbursement is funded correctly every year.

Sheriffs will meet at 2:00 p.m. in the House lounge located on the third floor of the Capitol.

Any questions should be directed to Sheriff David Parrish, President or Executive Director Kevin Merritt, MSA.

Update: Two arrested for making bomb threats to Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar

Jason A Gates 40, of Lamar, Missouri 

Terrie R. Walker 61, of Lamar, Missouri

Obituary - Joseph William Gormly, Jr.

Joseph William Gormly, Jr., age 62, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 28, 2020.

A visitation service will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 4101 E 105th Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri 64137. 

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish.

Joe was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 23, 1958 to Joseph W. Gormly Sr. and Janis (Leavell) Gormly. After high school Joe began to work. He created a life long successful career for himself as an insulator. Joe was a proud member of the Union Local #27. In the early summer of 1981, he was joined in marriage with his wife Dianne (Douglas) Gormly on May 6th. Together they were blessed with three children, Damon, Matt, and Katie. In life Joe enjoyed much of anything that included being outdoors such as boating and fishing. Joe was also a very proud grandfather, spending as much time with his grandchildren as possible. It was very important to Joe to reach out and support people struggling with addiction. Joe engaged in many speaking opportunities in the area sharing his experience in the hope of helping others.

Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joseph William Gormly Sr.

He is survived by his loving wife of over thirty-eight years, Dianne Gormly; two sons, Damon Gormly and Matt Gormly (Kylie); daughter, Katie Gormly; mother Janis Gormly; three sisters Tammy Lawson (Vernon), Terri Gormly, and Kelley Allen (Richard); two brothers, Ted Gormly and Dennis Gormly; eight grandchildren, Adrionna, Marley, Grace, Michael, Bryant “Bear”, Maddie, Daniel Jr., and Gavin; and one granddaughter on the way.

Joe’s family would like to thank all those who demonstrated support in so many caring ways through thoughts and prayers, visits, text messages, phone calls, cards, flowers, and meals. All efforts big and small will forever be in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Foundation Fighting Blindness in Honor of Luke Borgman, 7168 Columbia Gateway Dr., #110 Columbia, Maryland 21046 or Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64145.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278