Obituary - Dovex Faye Liveley

Dovex Faye (Willis) Liveley, 93 recently of Nevada, passed away at Nevada Regional Medical Center of natural causes on Tuesday, December 29th, 2020.

She and her twin brother were born at home in Dodge City, KS on October 12, 1927. Her parents were Winnifred Alice (Borden) Willis and John Lawrence Willis. She was the last surviving member of 11 children and 7 stepchildren, the next to youngest of all 18 children.

Dovex married her stepbrother, Clyde, Sr., on June 14, 1944 and he preceded her in death in October of 1995 as did her oldest son Clyde, Jr. in March of 2017.

Dovex worked for Rockwell International in CA in the aerospace and electronic industry from the late 50’s until the mid 70’s. From the late 70’s to the early 80’s Dovex worked for the United States Census Bureau in MO.

Dovex is survived by four children, Anita Ware of Nevada, Thomas Liveley and his wife Diane of Richland, MO, Colleen Graves of Yucaipa, CA, and Robert Liveley of Sheldon, MO. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

No services are planned.

Obituary - Ruth Hocker

Ruth Hocker, 91 of Pleasant Hill, Missouri passed away December 30, 2020 at Pleasant Hill Nurs-ing & Rehab in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 11:00 am in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri. Friends are welcome to attend, but masks are encouraged and social distancing should be observed. 

Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). Memorial contributions may be made to the char-ity of donor’s choice. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuner-alhome.com.

Ruth Alma Hocker was born May 27, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and Eva Gillette Melchert. Ruth was united in marriage to Richard Hocker and to this union five children were born. Ruth and Richard lived and raised their family in Archie, Missouri.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, son Terry Hocker, daughter Linda Laughlin, along with ten brothers and one sister. She is survived by her son Ronald Hocker and wife Linda, son Larry Hocker and with Phyllis, son Charles Hocker and wife Cheryl, son-in-law Dennis Laughlin, daughter-in-law Pam Hocker, and by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Stolen vehicle in Henry County

STOLEN VEHICLE -- 2020 FORD F-150 XLT (CREW CAB) 4X4 PICKUP TRUCK, white & tan in color, bearing MO temporary registration (expired: September, 2020) with "4x4" decals on sides of truck bed, Federal mud tires on stock rims, leveling kit, chrome door handles and bumpers, and black, low profile toolbox in bed. Truck also has Shadow Grass brand camouflage seat covers.

Truck was taken from the 300 block of NE 831 (Thrush area) shortly before midnight on Monday, January 4th, 2021, and was last seen heading eastbound on NE 300, toward NE Hwy V.

If anyone has seen or has any information regarding this stolen vehicle, please contact Henry County Central Communications @ (660) 885-5587 or your local law enforcement agency.

Way to go

Please help me in congratulating Mike Davis radio number 277 and Charles Sheppard radio number 256 who have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. 

Also, lets congratulate Mike Arbuckle radio number 252 who has stepped away from patrol and made the move to Investigations and is the departments newest Detective. - Courtesy of the Harrisonville Police Department 

Office Manger Position open at Hertzog's Beef Processing

NOW HIRING

Office Manger Position at Hertzog's Beef Processing!

Qualified Candidates should email resumes to [Email hidden]

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Hertzog’s Beef Processing is looking for a highly organized individual to join our team. If you have strong attention to detail, the ability to work in fast paced environment and capable of handling a variety of job duties daily – we want to talk to you! We are looking to add an Office Manager to our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will have at least a few years of administrative and HR experience, enjoy working in a team environment, and be able to wear many hats. You will be responsible for keeping our office running smoothly and handling administrative support.

The job can range widely in duties and responsibilities, from reception, bookkeeping, human resources to project management.

This position will offer a salary up to 45,000 (based on experience) plus full benefits!

Obituary - Jerod Ross Gerster

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Jerod Gerster, age 21, our beloved son, grandson, brother, cousin, nephew, and friend passed away on January 1st, 2021.

Those who knew Jerod at all lost a piece of their world that day. It gives us great comfort knowing that Jerod was a believer in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Although only 21 at the time of his death, Jerod affected many people in his lifetime with his silly grin and goofy personality.

At a very early age Jerod showed his love for animals and the outdoors. He spent countless hours on the farm and in the woods exploring with his brother, Jacob and sisters, Kelsie and Kenzie, and just loving the outdoor life. He loved hunting and fishing and those dear to him have many memories of exploring, hunting and fishing with him. He also loved cooking, grilling, and aspired to be as good a cook/grill master as his uncle Tyler. Most of all Jerod loved to have fun with his friends and did so as much as he could, enjoying life. Jerod’s heart was full of love for all of those close to him, family and friends. He would give his last dollar to whoever was in need. Jerod was a pleaser, always trying to make everyone happy. I think it’s safe to say he made all of those around him very happy. He loved making everyone laugh and he definitely did that.

Jerod will be missed every day by his mother, father, brother, sisters, girlfriend, aunts, uncles, cousins and many other family members and great friends, including his sweet dog Stella.

We know Jerod is now with his Grandma Lucy, Grandpa Dale, Papa Leon, Grandma Keating, Grandma Otter, and all those dear to us that left this earth before him. He is loved here on earth as well as in heaven.

Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid; one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.

Build me a son whose wishbone will not be where his backbone should be; a son who will know Thee and that to know himself is the foundation stone of knowledge. Lead him, I pray, not in the path of ease and comfort, but under the stress and spur of difficulties and challenge. Here let him learn to stand up in the storm, here let him learn compassion for those who fail.

Build me a son whose heart will be clean, whose goal will be high; a son who will master himself before he seeks to master other men; one who will learn to laugh, yet never forget how to weep; one who will reach into the future, yet never forget the past. And after all these things are his, add, I pray, enough of a sense of humor, so that he may always be serious, yet never take himself too seriously. Give him humility, so that he may always remember the simplicity of greatness, the open mind of true wisdom, the meekness of true strength.

Then I, his father, will dare to whisper, “I have not lived in vain.”

~General Douglas MacArthur

We love and miss you so much my son. Until we meet again.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 5, from 7:00-8:00p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home.

A private family service will be held on Wednesday, January 6. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to a Gerster Memorial fund in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

About this week's printed Shopper

We've fired up the presses and this week's Shopper is coming to life! Issue #6 is pretty full and will include some local news as promised. Overall, our goal is to turn the Shopper into a beautiful magazine that is interesting and easy to look at while you get information on auctions, items for sale, notices, local business listings and more.

Just a note, issue #5 was delivered to the post office before the deadline but still arrived to patrons late- we're hoping that the Christmas rush was the reason and this week everyone receives their copy in a timely fashion. 

We're here for the long run and simply would not be able to do that without your support and encouragement. Thanks again!

Job Opening: Extension Youth Program Associate (Part-time) Butler, MO

JOB OPENING:

Extension Youth Program Associate (Part-time) Butler, MO

For details and to apply go to: https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/staff , then click whether you are a current or prospective employee.

You can then search for the Job ID: 34464. For more information contact Mikayla Fox at 417-276-3313.

We will NOT be accepting job applications through the Facebook Job link.