Thursday, March 19, 2020

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Cass County Health Department Confirms 3 more cases of Covid-19

At 6:35pm today, the Cass County Health Department confirmed 3 new positive cases of COVID-19. Please see the attached press release for more information:



Obituary - Tommy Clayton Spears, Sr.

Tommy Clayton Spears, Sr., 81, Peculiar, MO, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his home. 

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 11:00-12:00. Burial will be in Peculiar Cemetery.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).


Obituary - Sherry Lynn Widner

Sherry Lynn Widner, 64, Adrian, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Sherry was born October 19, 1955 in Butler, MO, a daughter of Ronald D. and Jadonna (Conrad) Essenpries.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Widner, of the home; two sons, Logan Widner (Lisa), Adrian, MO and Dustin Widner (Lauren) Papillion, NE; four sisters, Sheila Wackerman (James, Adrian, Theresa Dyer (Roger, Merwin, MO, Tracy Chamberlain (Jason), Adrian, Ronielle Bettels (Brandon), Seneca, MO; two brothers, Doug Essenpries (Rose), Shawnee Mission, KS and Dick Essenpries (Shari), Adrian, and four grandchildren.


From the Cass County Health Department

The Cass County Health Department has been made aware that a tweet that Governor Mike Parson made this morning indicated that Cass County has 2 confirmed COVID-19 cases. 

This information is incorrect and as of 3:30pm 3/19/2020 we still only have 1 confirmed case.

Any new case announcements will be made through a press release available on our website and social media.


Severe Storms Possible Late This Afternoon And Evening



Isolated to scattered severe storms are expected to initiate within the next hour or two across northeast KS and northwest MO.

Greatest chance for severe weather will be across northern MO with isolated severe storms possible across eastern KS and cntrl MO late this afternoon and evening.


Obituary - Warren Lee Rolando

Warren Lee Rolando, 78, Sheldon, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home in Sheldon. Warren was born December 22, 1941 in Joliet, IL to Fred Warren and Lola Mae (Briggs) Rolando.

Warren graduated from Joliet Central High School in 1961. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1963 and served during the Vietnam War. On April 18, 1969 Warren was united in marriage to Mary Alstott in Joliet, IL. Warren retired from Kerr Glass as a machinist after 30 years of service. The couple moved from the family homestead in Oswego, IL to Sheldon 14 years ago. Warren was a member of the First Baptist Church in Nevada where he served as a deacon and visited with the homebound. He also volunteered at the YMCA. Warren was very family oriented, he enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping, and bowling with his wife in his younger years. Hobbies included making wooden pictures with his scroll saw. He loved life and people.

Survivors include his wife Mary of the home; five children, Mary Kay Young (Dolph), Yorkville, IL, Larry Leach (Lisa), Omaha, NE, Cherie Starke (Dave), Lakeland, FL, Toni Carrerea (Tony), Indianapolis, IN, and Cindy Ralliff (Rob), Plainfield, IL; grandchildren, Haley Young, Heather Rosati, Tiffany Lair, Jasmine Painter, Corey Andersen, Ashley Neuendorf, Joshua Neuendorf, Payten Carrera, Gabriel Carrera, Melissa Tyner, Madyson Starke, Rylee Starke, Abygail Stark, Scott Reynolds, Janel Voyles, Lauren Lameyer, Kelsey Leng, Mallory Lameyer; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Rose Bergman, Shorewood, IL; nieces, nephews, extended family, and special friends, including Mike Hicks, Summerville, SC.

A visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Funeral services will be held at Farkas Funeral Home in Joliet, IL at a later time.

Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church c/o Ferry Funeral Home.


Thank you!

Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson would like to thank the community for their donations of hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and masks that was made to the Sheriff's Office.



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