Obituary - Richard "Rick" B. Stotts

Richard B. Stotts, 77, of Harrisonville, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with the visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Journey International Church, 1601 SW State Route 150, Lee’s Summit, MO 64082 or a charity of your choice.

(Full obituary will be posted when it is available.)

Museum Minute: Sheet Metal Workers of the past… The Tinner Men

According to a 1910 publication promoting progress and prosperity in Butler, two ‘Tinners’ had businesses on the square.  A talented Tinner man could fabricate most anything and their services were in great demand.  There were even traveling tinners who made and sold their wares while moving from village to village and farm to farm.  Butler having two tin shops 110 years ago was certainly a sign of prosperity.

Ray Tyler, The Tinner (And That Ain’t All), is the proprietor of the tin shop located at 214 N. Main St.  He has been established here since 1907, and his shop is headquarters for work to be done in roofing, guttering, cornice work, tank building and bicycle and auto repairing.  Mr. Tyler was born in Butler and received his education here.   He is a highly valued member of the Elks.

Hayden Ray has worked at his trade for fifteen years, meeting with many difficulties but by constant work and perseverance, he overcame them.  These years of activity has resulted in the establishment of his tin shop at 5 West Dakota Street, where he is equipped to do all sorts of tin work, guttering, roofing, etc.  Mr. Ray was born in Missouri in 1870 and was educated in his native state. 

One photo is of Hayden Ray standing outside his tin shop.  The second photo shows a pair of huge tin-cutters donated to the Museum by the late Jim Ray, who was also the grandson of Hayden Ray.  Also pictured is a hand-fabricated tin oil can donated by William Dudley.  Both artifacts are on permanent display at the Museum.

Regarding the 9-11 Ceremony in Adrian on Friday

The Adrian Fire Department will host the nineteenth, 9-11 ceremonial tribute program with a few changes this year.

 

 

The procession consisting of our Veterans and numerous emergency vehicles of all branches will begin at 6:00 PM and should be on Main Street business district around 6:20  For years you have come out and stood at the side of the road and observed the procession as it passes by, and we appreciate you for joining with us as we “all” show our respect and honor for those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001

 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sadly, we will not be going to the Optimist Community Building this year. Even though the Optimist were more than generous with their offer of the building as they are every year, we chose to move the event outdoors for safety concerns. However, where there is a will, there is a way and we have been given time to have a short tribute ceremony during the halftime of the Adrian football game. Mr. Lile did not hesitate to provide us this opportunity and we are so thankful for it.

 

We hope to see you this Friday night,

 

Sincerely, 

Adrian Fire Department

Local student receives National Honor

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Hume High School student recognized for superior academic achievement by The National Society of High School Scholars. September 1, 2020 The National Society of High School Scholars announces Kaitlyn M. Kaiser from Hume, MO to be selected to become a member of this esteemed organization. The announcement was made by NSHSS founder and Chairman Cales Nobel, which is the senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes. Please acknowledge www.nshss.org

Congrats, Kaitlyn! 

Obituary - Sierra Dawn Lukenbill

Sierra Dawn Lukenbill, 31, of Nevada, MO, left her earthly home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 to begin her new life in her heavenly home.

Sierra was born in Nevada on March 28, 1989, to Ed and Marcella (Thompson) Lukenbill. She attended both Nevada and Bronaugh schools and graduated from Bronaugh R-7 School in 2007. Sierra became both physically and mentally disabled and therefore faced many challenges. 

Though she could do little physically as an adult, she enjoyed many things. She loved her peacocks, especially “Prince” and loved to watch him and hear him holler. She enjoyed visits with friends and family, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the sounds of a motorcycle. Her favorite things to do were riding along to haul hay, riding the gator with her Dad, people watching and relaxing on the deck.

She is survived by her parents, Ed and Marcella Lukenbill; her paternal grandmother, Eunice Lukenbill of Nevada; aunts, Janet DeSpain, Chris, Brenda, and Lorinda Lukenbill, and one uncle, Shawn Lukenbill, all of Nevadan and uncle, Phil Thompson (Susan) of Walker, MO. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Roger Alan Lukenbill, Sr., as well as her maternal grandparents, Eldon and Ruthanna Thompson, and two uncles, Roger Alan Lukenbill, Jr., and Doug Lukenbill.

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but she will now be pain free and able to do all the things she had not been able to in her earthly life.

Due to the coronavirus and CDC guidelines, no services are planned.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

Henry County Health Center confirms 6 new positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation of six more positive cases of COVID-19. One who resides in the town of Leeton, two who reside in the town of Windsor and three who reside in the town of Clinton. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 134.

All contact tracing has commenced and all parties that have had close contact are being notified. HCHC continues to encourage residents to practice social distancing, washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or more, and to remain home if you are sick.

The CDC continues to recommend that individuals to wear a face covering when you are in public, and are unable to social distance, to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Drugs Investigation Leads To Multiple Arrests in Vernon County

According to Officials with the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, Detectives along with the CNET Drug Task Force began an investigation into illegal drug activity taking place in Vernon County. On Tuesday morning, Detectives arranged a controlled delivery with two suspects who were attempting to obtain prescription pills illegally in order to distribute them. During the transaction, the suspects decided to flee the area without paying for the pills. 

Detectives then located the suspects at their residence and were able to recover the pills. One suspect with an outstanding warrant was located hiding in a closet underneath clothing. The suspects have been identified as 40-year-old Keesha Myers and 41-year-old Ray Nunley of Nevada, MO. 

According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, “the pills the Detectives were selling were actually fake pills. This gives us the opportunity to arrest those involved in distributing illegal drugs, without having to risk real drugs getting on the streets”. Mosher wanted to inform those involved that, “you never know which end of an illegal drug transaction a law enforcement officer may be on, so it’s always good practice to neither purchase nor sell drugs in Vernon County.”

On Tuesday Afternoon, the Courts issued a warrant charging Myers with Delivery or Manufacture of Imitation Controlled Substance with a $5,000 cash only bond. Nunley is being held on an unrelated warrant for Domestic Assault and is expected to receive additional charges from this investigation as well.