Obituary - Esther Louise Christie

Esther Louise Christie, 93 of Nevada, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Joplin, MO. She was born January 18, 1927 in Anson, KS, where she graduated from Conway Springs High School. She married Albert Christie a retired Navy Bell Diver. The couple traveled the United States while Albert was working on missile silos being built during the cold war. 

The couple then started the adventure of mining gold in the Fair Play, Colorado area for a few years during the spring and summer and also lumbered in the same area. The couple moved to Detroit for 20 years and then located to Nevada to be near their son Glen. Esther enjoyed writing poerty, and the country life. She has always been a devout Christian and a blessing to her family. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by a son, Glen L. Christie and wife Sharon of Nevada; seven grandchildren, Glen E. Christie, Lance C. Christie, John B. Christie, Naomi R. Christie, C. Patrick Christie, Gene P. Christie, Carol A. Tate, Richard Redenbaugh, Misty Redenbaugh, and great-granddaughter Catherine Perkins whom she raised, also fifteen great grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a sister Mildred Briles of California, a host of extended family and special friends.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday January 16, 2021 in the Ferry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jacob Jones of the Freewill Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Antioh Cemetery at a later time.

Henry County Announces the Twenty-Third COVID-19 Related Death

Henry County Health Center has received notification from Truman Medical Center of a death due to complications related to COVID-19. This resident was a 75-year-old female that resided in the town of Clinton. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Henry County to 23.

“The most difficult part of the COVID-19 pandemic is losing our residents to the virus. To each of you who have lost loved ones to this virus, we are deeply sorry,” said the Henry County Health Center Administrator, Peggy Bowles. “With the beginning of the New Year, we challenge all Henry County residents to remain diligent and continue practicing the CDC recommendations. It is the simple things that will help reduce the spread of this disease, and could potentially save the lives of your family members.”

Henry County Health Center continuously updates the COVID-19 information on the HCHC Facebook page, Twitter, and on henrycohealth.org. Beginning January 1, 2021 there will be, weekly updates on the status of the COVID-19 vaccine for our county. For further updates and information please review these social media platforms.

Ashcroft Sworn In for Second Term as Missouri Secretary of State

Jefferson City, Mo. — After a Nov. 3, 2020, election that resulted in Secretary of State John R. (Jay) Ashcroft receiving the most votes of any state or federal official, Ashcroft took his second oath of office on the Missouri Capitol steps today in front of family, friends and supporters.

“It is a privilege to be elected to another term as Missouri Secretary of State,” Ashcroft said. “My office excelled through a turbulent, unprecedented time. We never closed during the pandemic. We had staff working every day for the people of Missouri, and I am proud to know we never took a day off from serving the people of this great state.”

Ashcroft’s wife Kathryn was in attendance at the Inauguration, as were several members of his family including his father, former Governor, U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General John D. Ashcroft and mother Janet Ashcroft.

The stack of Bibles, held for the oath by Secretary Ashcroft’s oldest son, was noteworthy. Not only did Ashcroft include his own personal Bible and the personal Bible of his father, the group of Bibles also included Bibles for his children – a tradition he carries on from his father.

Bates County Health Center Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Updates
January,11, 2021
Positive Cases Reported: 1143
Active & On Isolation: 53
Deaths (confirmed by death certificate): 20
Total Negative Tests Reported: 9567 as of 1/10/21

Obituary - Loyce Virginia Fitzpatrick

Loyce Virginia Fitzpatrick, age 86, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Friday January 8, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at home.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at the funeral home, followed by a burial at Raymore Cemetery.

Loyce was born in Calcasieu, Louisiana on July 2,1934, to Huey Franklin Barton and Eunice LaPearl (Stokes) Barton. After graduating high school Loyce continued her education and received her associate degree. She worked for the U.S. Government for 31 years and retired as a Payroll Manager for the United States Marine Corps. In life she was blessed with two children, Kenneth and Debbie. On July 18,1981, she was joined in marriage with her husband Charles Norman Fitzpatrick. Loyce enjoyed reading, playing the piano, painting, travel, crossword puzzles, and checkers. She was a member of the Lions Club and as a woman of faith was a member of the First Baptist Church of Raymore, now Fellowship Church Raymore Campus.

Loyce was preceded in death by her parents, Huey and Eunice Barton; sister, Laulette Rose Key; and brother Donald William Barton. She leaves behind her loving husband of over thirty-nine years, Charles Norman Fitzpatrick; son, Kenneth Gallatin Jr.; daughter, Debbie Hendricks (Rob); stepchildren, Norma, Norberta and Dirk; six grandchildren, Renee, Matt, Travis, Kenneth III, Tiffany, and A.J.; and thirteen great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. Information, Awareness & Donations - National Breast Cancer Foundation or The Parkinson Foundation,8900 State Line Rd. #320 Leawood, Kansas 66206 or Boys Town, P.O. Box 8000, Boys Town, Nebraska 68010.

Obituary - David Owen Marshall

David Owen Marshall, 73, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

David Owen Marshall was born to Norma Ruth Rimmer and Paul F. Marshall on 02/03/1947. Both parents passed away several years ago and he was also preceded in death by his last known relative, Aunt Fern McMullin of Kansas City, Missouri.

He moved to Nevada, from El Dorado Springs, in 2011 to retire and put his feet up in his new permanent home. David spent his days relaxing in his favorite recliner and watching his westerns and Court TV. He loved to fish, sit at the park to watch the wildlife, and to be on the "GO GO GO!"

He loved his milkshakes and to sit at the table and chit chat with all the women.

David is best known for his big smile and his brown, puppy dog eyes. He could get anyone to do anything as long as he gave them that sad, puppy look!

He may not have left behind any blood relatives, but he did leave behind a home full of peers and people who cared greatly for him. He will be missed and his home will never be the same without him.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Green Mound Cemetery in Harwood.

*** Those in attendance will be asked to maintain social distancing and are asked to wear face masks to protect themselves and others.

City of Harrisonville now hiring

The City of Harrisonville is hiring a Facility Maintenance Person for combined work at both City Hall and the Police Department. The part-time position will pay $15.00 per hour for up to 28 hours per week.

If interested, submit the required application form online to hpd@harrisonville.com, hand deliver to the Police Department at 205 N. Lexington, or mail to PO Box 367, Harrisonville, MO 64701. 

Applications may be obtained at Harrisonville City Hall, 300 E. Pearl St., Harrisonville, MO 64701, or downloaded from the city website at www.harrisonville.com. Applications are due by January 22, 2021 at 5:00 P.M.

For additional details regarding this position contact City Clerk Daniel Barnett at City Hall or Chief John Hofer at the Police Department. 

The City of Harrisonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Opening in Drexel

We are hiring in Drexel MO! Side By Side Stuff continues to expand and is seeking qualified staff. Duties for this position will primarily be customer service, order management and vendor coordination. 

Must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and attention to detail. Must be able to type fluently. Starting pay range $13.50-$15.00 hourly. Please email resume to info@sidebysidestuff.com.