Obituary - Pamela Lynn Anne Pettine

Pamela Lynn Anne Pettine, age 51, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Monday, March 8th at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Pamela's wishes were to be cremated.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home.

Obituary - Edna M. (Christoph) Fairchild

Edna M. Fairchild, 93, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life, Monday, March 8, 2021, at the St. Luke's Hospice House.

Cremation has been accorded under the care of Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

A celebration of Edna's life will be held later this year.

Service times and a complete obituary will be published here as that information becomes available.

Stolen dump truck in Henry County

STOLEN VEHICLE -- 1985 MACK DUMP TRUCK, blue in color, bearing no registration @ the time of theft.

Vehicle was taken from the 1000 block of NW O Hwy (Norris area) sometime between 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9th through 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021, unknown direction of travel.

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.

Obituary - Terry Anthony Boyle

Terry Anthony Boyle, age 65, Centerville, Kansas passed away Thursday March 4, 2021. He was born on October 1, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas the son of Clarence and Rebecca Anthony Boyle. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Ray on August 15, 1981 in Merriam, Kansas. Terry obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Internet Technology. 

He worked at night and went to school during the day at Mid America Nazarene University. He was preceded in death by his mother. Terry is survived by his wife, Carolyn, father, Clarence , two brothers, Randy Boyle and Christopher Boyle, and a sister Angela Boyle.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 pm Saturday March 13, 2021 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. The family feels the best way to honor Terry's memory is by making a donation to the Linn County Fire Department, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, PO Box J, Mound City, Kansas 66056. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Naomi Ann (Graham) Legg

Naomi Ann Legg, 78, of Belton, Missouri formerly of Pleasant Hill, Missouri departed this life, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at the St. Luke's East Hospital, Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Funeral services are pending under the care of Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Service times and a complete obituary will be published here as that information becomes available.

Obituary - James Wesley Fanning

James Wesley Fanning, 57, Milo, MO passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his home in Milo. Wes was born June 6, 1963 in Nevada, MO to James W. and Norma D. (Cargill) Fanning. He married Susan Rodick on October 18, 2014 and she preceded him in death on May 12, 2017.

Wes was born and raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1981. In 1987 Wes joined the United States Navy and served three years on the USS Ranger Aircraft Carrier during the Gulf War. He farmed with his grandfather Jerry for 20 plus years, worked at Eagle Beverage for several years, and drove a truck for Johnson Baker Trucking for seven years.

Survivors include three children, Kelly McClure (Brian), Nevada, Lacy Williams, Springfield, MO, and Kadence Fanning, Branson, MO; six stepchildren, Brent, Delia Jo, Michael, Haylee, Thomas and Erin; three grandchildren, Tre, Kolby, and Kaden; three sisters, Toni Chadd, Milo, Sherry Pruitt, Nevada, and Natalie Foreman, Nevada; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Susan, he was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services with Military Honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Steve Russ officiating. Committal will be held at the National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, KS at a later date.

Contributions are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Happy Retirement Mike

Mike Connor has retired from Belton Emergency Management Agency (BEMA) after 54 years of service. In 1966 when Mike Connor began serving, BEMA was known as Civil Defense.

Chief Person and Lt. John Baker, on behalf of the Belton Emergency Management Agency and the Belton Police Department, recognized Connor as a dedicated, seasoned volunteer with a retired Captain’s badge.

“I am proud to have served with the unit,” Mike Connor says. “Overall, serving has been a terrific experience.”

Clinton Firefighters Battle Structure Fire in High Wind Conditions...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday, March 10, 2021
For more information contact:
Matt Willings, Deputy Fire Chief
301 South Washington Street – Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2560

Clinton Firefighters Battle Structure Fire in High Wind Conditions...
CLINTON, MO - Yesterday, March 9, 2021, at 5:38pm, the Clinton Fire Department was dispatched to 214 North 8th Street on a reported residential structure fire. Fire crews were already dispatched and working a grass fire in rural Henry County at the time the structure fire alarm was received. Fire Chief Mark Manuel and a crew of three personnel on standby at fire headquarters responded in two apparatus.

Prior to their arrival, Deputy Fire Chief Matt Willings arrived on scene, finding the garage portion of the home fully engulfed in fire with heavy smoke showing from the attic and rear portion of the home. A second alarm was issued requesting additional personnel to respond to the scene.

Fire crews immediately began fire suppression efforts and were met with extreme fire conditions. High winds fueled the fire, making fire suppression efforts very difficult. Dry conditions created a grass fire around the burning residence that threaten the neighboring homes. Limited personnel on scene created a very dangerous situation, however, firefighters were able to protect the neighboring structures and bring the fire under control in approximately 45 minutes.

The home was unoccupied and had been vacant for several years. An investigation into the cause of the fire concluded that the fire had started in the South East corner of the attached garage of the home. At the time of this press release, fire investigators determined that the fire was suspicious in nature with an open investigation ongoing. An exact cause of the fire could not be determined due to the extent damage to the garage area of the home.

Thirteen firefighters responded to the fire and were on scene for approximately five hours. Throughout the duration of the five hours on scene, firefighters were dispatched to three other incidents. No injuries were reported.