Obituary - Donald R Flagor

Donald R. Flagor, 81, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Don was born August 10, 1939 in Deerfield, MO to Reuben E. and Sarah E. (Lolley) Flagor. He married Jean Hammer on June 24, 1960 in Nevada and she survives of the home.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Friend may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

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

Please be weather aware

Monday 03-15-21 4:07 PM

Here is an updated look at the radar. If you notice off to the west on the Johnson / Miami County KS line there is a Tornado warning.

This storm is moving to the Northeast at 25mph. At this time WE ARE NOT IN THE WARNING, but that could change.

Please be weather aware today and have a plan in place!

Courtesy of the Cass County Emergency Management FB Page 

Do you recognize this man and women or the vehicle?

Do you recognize this man and women or the vehicle? We would sure like to talk to them about prowling around other peoples property without permission. Homeowner spooked them out this morning from the 600 blk of SW 250.

 Help us get this shut down before they try your house! Call the Henry County Sheriffs Office 660.885.5587 or send us a message. Sheriff Oberkrom.

Obituary - Angela Marie Hubbard

Angela Hubbard, 43 of Rockville, Missouri passed away March 6, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Cremation, with private family services at a later date. 

Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Angela Marie Hubbard was born October 22, 1977 in Jackson County Missouri to Kenneth and Barbara McInosh Coonce.

Angela is survived by her husband Donald Hubbard, daughter Angelique Hubbard, sons Brandon and Daryl Hubbard, granddaughter Jasmin Hubbard, and by her sisters Janet and Jennifer Zuber, and brother Edward Coonce. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

MSHP Press Release: Boating & Thunderstorms Don’t Mix!

Springtime in Missouri means ever-changing weather. In the last month, Missourians have seen thunderstorms as well as clear days in the 70s. When it’s warm out, spring is a great time to enjoy Missouri’s many lakes and rivers. But, remember that thunderstorms develop quickly this time of year.

When a thunderstorm looms on the horizon, it’s time to get ashore. Lightning, torrential rain, and rough waters can turn a pleasurable outing into a life-threatening situation in moments. An unaware boater or fisherman can be taken by surprise, and not realize the danger a thunderstorm brings. Severe conditions can quickly overwhelm smaller craft, resulting in swamping, capsizing, collisions, falls overboard, and other dangerous occurrences. Some thunderstorms can create microbursts–intense downdrafts over an area a half-mile to 2.5 miles wide─capable of producing wind gusts from 60 mph to more than 100 mph. Microbursts can capsize a small boat or blow a passenger overboard.

Before leaving the marina or launch ramp, boaters should check their local weather stations for storm warnings and other weather alerts. Understand that knowing there’s a “chance of a thunderstorm” won't necessarily tell a boater when one is headed his or her way.

Weather fronts typically move in from the west/southwest, so scan the horizon in that direction periodically for lightning flashes and other signs. Recognizing that a “lowering ceiling” — flat clouds getting lower and thicker — indicates an approaching storm front. To determine the distance of an approaching storm, count the number of seconds between the flash of lighting and the sound of thunder then divide the number of seconds by five. This will give you a rough idea of the distance in miles. If you notice signs of an approaching storm, immediately head for the nearest boat ramp or dock. These fast-developing thunderstorms are usually short in duration. Never try to outrun the storm in open water.

If you do get caught on the water during a thunderstorm, make sure everyone in the boat is wearing a properly secured life jacket. Have your passengers sit low and in the center of the boat. Then, head for bank of the river or shore of the lake. Make sure all doors, windows, and hatches are closed to reduce the risk of swamping and to keep the bilge free of water. If there is lightning, disconnect all electrical equipment. If you are in a small boat, which could easily capsize or swamp, or if the conditions get too bad, head to shore immediately, beach your boat, and seek shelter.

Weather can be both friend and foe to fishermen and recreational boaters. Staying alert to weather changes and taking appropriate action when necessary goes a long way toward safeguarding both lives and property.

Remember: Make sure everyone on board is wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket every time you are on the water.

If you experience an emergency or see another boater in danger, dial *55 on your cell phone to reach the nearest troop headquarters. The Missouri State Highway Patrol will respond. We're here to help.

Bates County COVID-19 Updates

Bates County COVID-19 Updates
March 15, 2021
Positive Cases Reported: 1361
Active & On Isolation: 11
Deaths (confirmed by death certificate): 30
Total Negative Tests Reported: 12,886 as of 3/14/21

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Update Obituary - Evelyn Nadean Cummings

Evelyn Nadean Cummings, 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Golden Years Nursing Home. 

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 16th at 11:00 am at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 am. 

Interment will follow in Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ascend Hospice or a charity of your choice.

Nadean was born on July 9, 1927 on a farm southeast of Harrisonville and was the oldest child and daughter of John and Ethel (Williams) Kochsmeier. She joined the Grand River Baptist Church in December 1945. On October 15, 1966, she was united in marriage to Anver Ferrell Cummings and they resided on a farm southwest of Harrisonville until his passing on September 11, 1997. Nadean sold the farm and moved to a senior citizen complex in Harrisonville after Anver’s passing. Nadean enjoyed doing word searches and coloring in her free time.

Nadean was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one sister, Ethel Rosalie; one nephew; one step-grandson, Michael Lee Morris; and step-sons: Walter Price Cummings and Ferrell Dean Cummings. She is survived by her sister, Betty Lou Hicks of Warsaw, MO; brother, Jim Kochsmeier of Butler, MO; nephews and niece; step-daughters: Maxine Morris and Freda Cummings; six step-grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren; and many step-great-great grandchildren.