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.

Obituary - Max Douglas Overbey

Max Douglas Overbey, 57, Raytown, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, March 27, 2021 near Urich, Missouri.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Urich Cemetery, Urich, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the funeral home.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Henry County Health Center confirms 9 positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation of 9 more positive case of COVID-19. Clinton-4, Montrose-1, Calhoun-1 and Windsor-3. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 1955.

All contact tracing has commenced and all parties that have had close contact are being notified. HCHC continues to encourage residents to practice social distancing, washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or more, and to remain home if you are sick.

 
The CDC continues to recommend that individuals to wear a face covering when you are in public, and are unable to social distance, to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Obituary - Otto Dean Modlin

Otto Dean Modlin, 60, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at his residence in Nevada, MO surrounded by family. Otto was born on August 15, 1960 in Kansas City, MO to Larry Lee and Marynell (Blasengym) Modlin. He married Kathy Anne Baker on March 5, 2015 in Eureka Springs, AR and she survives of the home.

Otto drove a truck for the past 43 years and owned and operated his own truck “Miss Bessie”, making long hauls coast to coast. He was a member of the ODIDA Trucking Association. Otto loved NASCAR and local Dirt Track Racing. He was very mechanically inclined on engines and loved his dogs “Sugar” and “Julie”.

Survivors, in addition to his wife Kathy, include his children, Curtis Madden (Amy), Overland Park, KS, Sonja Weyant, Colorado, Crystal Modlin, Harwood, MO, Nathan Modlin, Nevada, Michael Baker (Dena), Walker, MO, and Kyle Baker, Nevada; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his mother, Marynell Modlin, El Dorado Springs, MO; his siblings, Vicki Jo Smith (Marion), Osborn, MO, Leslie Roberts (Terry) Maysville, MO, Kathy Case (Duane), Independence, MO, Donna Wallace, Independence, Lorie Smith, El Dorado Springs, Suzanna Coonts (Jerry), El Dorado Springs David Swan, Nevada, William Modlin (Kristie), Nevada, and Paul Modlin (Angie), Moundville, MO; brother-in-law, Terry Kessner; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend and mentor, Gene Burchell and his wife Vonnie He was preceded in death by his father; two sisters, Marie Cantrell and Mary Ann Kessner; one brother, Gary Coe; a grandson, Lukas Whaley; a great-nephew, Jaxon Smith; and his grandfather, Pete Blasengym who was his inspiration for his lifelong passion for trucking.

Otto will be remembered as a kind loving family man who always put his faith in God and his family first of all things. He always put others first and took great pride in his work. Later in life he was able to attain his dream Peterbilt “Miss Bessie”. He and his wife Kathy enjoyed their life on the road together and their travels.

Otto will be missed by all who knew him locally and in his trucking community as he was loved and respected by all who knew him.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

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

Obituary - Irvin Eugene Snyder

Eugene “Gene” Snyder, 93, Bronaugh, MO passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Medicalodges of Ft. Scott, KS. Gene was born on February 5, 1928 in Moundville, MO to Frank Ansel and Leatha Lea (Emery) Snyder. He married Wilma Marie Fengler on October 20, 1946 in San Jose, CA, and she preceded him in death on July 15, 2019.

Gene was raised in Moundville and graduated from Bronaugh High School Class of 1945. He owned and operated his own truck all his life and primarily hauled livestock to Kansas City, MO. He also hauled glass, fruit, pop bottles among other items. Gene loved hunting, fishing, gardening/raising tomatoes, and sitting and talking to neighbors on his front porch swing.

Survivors include his four children, Steve Snyder and his wife Joy, Warsaw, MO, Ron Snyder and his wife Kathy, Ft. Scott, KS, Julie Gorman and her husband Philip, Ft. Scott, and Monte Snyder and his wife Jennifer, Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma, his parents and seven brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, and one granddaughter, Lori.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Worsley Cemetery, Bronaugh, MO with Ed Post officiating. Friends may call from 8:00 a.m. on Monday until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.

Those who wish may contribute in Gene's name to Worsley Cemetery in care of 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.

Need a job?

Busy time is here and we are looking to add to our team! JST is looking for 1-2 qualified CDL drivers to fill a couple spots.

We offer late model top of the line equipment, very competitive pay, health-dental-vision after 90 days, and 1 week paid vacation after a year of service.

We are willing to train, but would like someone with driving experience. You can go online today and fill out an app! Call or even text Chris Jacobson at (816) 589-6961 with any questions.

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