Obituary - John W. Freeman, Jr.

John W. Freeman, Jr. 75 of Gardner, Kansas passed away March 27, 2021 at his home in Gardner. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday, April 2, 2021 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel. A visitation will be held prior to the services Friday, April 2, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, also at the Chapel. 

Cremation will follow services. Friends are welcome to attend but masks are encouraged and social distancing should be observed. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

John William Freeman, Jr. was born March 27, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, MO. to John W. Sr. and Mary Entemann Freeman. The family moved from Winona, MO to Hardin, MO and he attended and graduated school from Hardin. John enlisted in U.S. Air Force before his high school graduation and started basic training in December of 1964. John did a tour in Vietnam during his first 4 year tour. John and family saw tours from Germany, Las Vegas, California to Hawaii. Eventually moving to Drexel area to be closer to family. John enjoyed fishing, golfing and traveling in the RV.

He was preceded in death by his parents John William Freeman and Mary Entemann Freeman, his sister Ernie Joann Shideler. Surviving is John’s wife of 51 years Judith Shideler Brocker Freeman, step-son Raymond Brocker and son John M Freeman, along with many nieces and nephews.

Stolen truck in Adrian

Alright Adrian folks, a truck similar to this truck was stolen on 1st street in Adrian approximately 30 days ago. The truck was the same body style and color scheme as the one pictured. 

The truck did not run and had to have been trailered or pulled from the property. If anyone has any information please contact the Adrian Police Department. 816-297-2106

Henry County Sheriffs Office takes tour of Tracker

On March 26th The Henry County Sheriffs Office had the opportunity to tour the Tracker (White River) boat manufacturing plant in Clinton at the invitation of Plant Manager Tim Deskins.

Several of us on the tour had never seen the plant operations and to say the least it was impressive! What a great facility for Clinton. 

Thanks to Tim and his crew for a great afternoon learning how a boat is made and meeting a few of the great employees there! 

Pictured is Major Rob Hills, Cpl Sheri Dody, Cpl Leonard Kubilus, Tim Deskins and Sheriff Kent Oberkrom

West Boone Township is seeking bids for 3 projects for 2021.

West Boone Township is seeking bids for 3 projects for 2021.

Project 1: Annual Road Maintenance of approximately 3000 tons of rock. WBT requires the following information in the submitted bid: Hauling price per ton. Pit pricing for: 1” road rock (street rock), 1 ½" minus base rock, 2-3" base rock and 3-6" quarry spalls (rip rap).

Project 2: FEMA project of approximately 7500 tons of rock. WBT requires the following information in the submitted bid: Hauling price per ton. Pit pricing for 1” road rock (street rock), 1 ½" minus base rock.

Project 3: FEMA Project of fix or replace 3 culverts. Meet on site available or call for a specification sheet with details.

All submittals must include a copy of their business license and verification of insurance (exceeding 1million) and naming West Boone Township as an additional insured.

Bids must be submitted by April 9, 2021. They may be submitted via USPS to: West Boone Township, 12498 NW County Rd 10001, Amsterdam, MO 64723 or via email at: aceopratr@outlook.com. Any clarifying questions can be answered by calling 253-282-6623.

Obituary - Theresa Friederich

Theresa Friederich, 63 of Butler, Missouri passed away March 28, 2021 after a hard fought battle with cancer, at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). There will be no visitation. 

Friends are welcome to attended but masks are encouraged and social distancing should be observed. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Theresa Mae Friederich was born June 29, 1957 in Harrisonville, Missouri to Jim and Faye Osborn Beebe. She grew up in Adrian, Missouri and graduated from Adrian High School in 1976. She later met her former husband Jeff Friederich, in Butler, Missouri. Two children were born to this union, James and Tricia.

Theresa enjoyed life, being a military spouse she had the opportunity to travel the world with her family.

The family eventually settled in Butler, Missouri in 1997. She then joined the team at Bates County Memorial Hospital, where she worked for 17 years before retiring in 2020.
Theresa loved to watch movies and play games with family, but her greatest joy in life was her grand babies. She never missed an opportunity to make no-bake cookies either with them or for them.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughter Tricia Cook and husband Daniel, son James Friederich and wife Staci, grandchildren, Daniel and Hope Morris, Ally and Olivia Cook, Grace Friederich, and Spencer Cook, by four sisters, Cheryl Beebe-Snell, Brenda Beebe, Lori Bezdek, and Jamie Scrogham. She also leaves behind nieces, Sasha Snell and Kimberly Bezdek, and a nephew Zachary Scrogham and their families.

Way to go Rachel Grimes

A big congratulations to Archie high schooler Rachel Grimes on being chosen as a finalist for Missouri FFA Star in Agriculture Placement.

This means that she has one of the best Supervised Agricultural Experience projects in the state. Good Luck competing in the finals!

Obituary - James Lee Huff

James Lee Huff, 83, Lee’s Summit, MO, formerly of Nevada, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit. Jim was born on November 13, 1937 in Las Vegas, NV to Robert and Lucille Huff. He married Marilyn Jean Bollum on March 16, 2001 and she survives of the home.

Jim grew up in in the Rockville, MO area and graduated from Appleton City High School Class of 1955. He had an extensive career in banking spanning over 40 years. Jim was a businessman in Nevada for many years had a heart felt passion for the Nevada Community. He also lived and worked in the Joplin and Kansas City areas throughout his banking career. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners in Springfield, MO and was a longtime member of Wood’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Lee’s Summit. Jim was an avid Missouri Tiger Fan.

In addition to his wife Marilyn, he is survived by three stepsons, Randall Mize and his wife Julie, Kansas City, MO, Jeffrey Mize and his wife Becky, Overland Park, KS, and Michael Mize and his wife Dayna, San Diego, CA; six grandchildren, Ryan, Kristen, Rachel, Emily, Haley, and Alex; and three great-grandchildren Maren, Catherine, and Kyler. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Huff, Jr.

Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada with Pastor Jim Preisig officiating. Friends may call from now until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

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

Obituary - Kevin L. Morris

Kevin L. Morris was born May 14, 1934 at the Ross family farm south of Creighton, Missouri.

He departed this life on Saturday March 27, 2021 surrounded by his family in his home south of Creighton. He was 86 years old.

Kevin moved to Venice California at the age of 7, his dad was a welder for Douglas Aircraft during the war. They moved back to the family farm in Creighton after the war. Kevin went to Creighton high school where he was an avid basketball player. He graduated in 1953.

Kevin was united in marriage to Wanda Jo Nay on November 27, 1955. He was a member of the Creighton Baptist Church. Kevin was drafted into the Army on March 11, 1957. While in the army, he drove a tank. He was honorably discharged on Feb 28, 1963. Kevin and Wanda purchased part of the family farm. He was blessed with four wonderful children, Barbara, Beverly, Russell and John. Kevin was a cattleman and a farmer. He owned and operated Morris Trucking. He hauled water and he hauled livestock to the Kansas City Stockyards until they shut down, then he hauled to and from local sale barns until he retired in 2011. Kevin was always up for a game of burn out in the yard, or always happy to help catch a horse for the kids. 

For many years he hauled horses for the Creighton Wrangler’s Saddle Club to the American Royal parade. He loved watching Barbara play basketball and he enjoyed watching the high school boys play basketball. Kevin enjoyed being in the hayfield with the boys during hay season and liked mowing pasture as late as last October. He was united in marriage to Mary Helms in 1983 to that union he gained three more daughters. Jan, Susie and Dorothy. He was loved by many grandchildren and great grandchildren

Kevin was proceeded in death by his parents Russell H. and Naomi Morris; two brothers. J. L. and Keith and a baby sister Imogene.

He is survived by his wife Mary of the home. His children, Barbara Morris Tampa, Florida, Beverly Cline, Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Russell Morris, John (Joni) Morris, Jan Helms all of Creighton, Missouri, Susie (Nick) Saubers Adrian, Missouri , Dorothy Hankins, Butler, Missouri; a sister Colleen Branum Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Wadesburg Cemetery, Creighton, Missouri c/o Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Private family graveside services with Military Honors.