Obituary - George T. “Corky” Long

George T. “Corky” Long, 92, of Pleasant Hill, was born October 25, 1928, in Strasburg, the son of Ernest Dean and Gertrude Bell (Homan) Long. He departed this life Sunday, May 2, 2021, at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Corky was a 1946 Pleasant Hill High School graduate later earning an Associates Degree from Central Missouri State University.

On March 18, 1950, he was united in marriage to Dorothy J. Mills in Pleasant Hill. She preceded him in death on October 11, 1999.

Corky was employed as a Service Manager for several area car dealerships including Haines and Hodges Buick, Chuck Haines Buick, Wilmoth Buick, and Fleetwood Chevrolet. Following retirement, he was a funeral assistant for the Stanley and Son Funeral Home for 17 years. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill First Presbyterian Church and the Pleasant Hill Lions Club. He enjoyed watching auto racing and was an Avid Indianapolis 500 fan attending every race from 1989 to 2005.

Corky was also preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Catherine Roby.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Donna Long of Pleasant Hill; son-in-law, Johnnie Roby of Lee’s Summit; two grandchildren, Josh Long of Pleasant Hill, and Jennifer (and) Jimmy Long of Olathe; two great grandchildren Oliver and Maclin; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home. Reverend D. Kent Deubner will officiate. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Meals on Wheels and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements: Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong St., Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080 (816) 540-5550

News from the Crawford County Kansas Sheriff’s Office

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office received a call this afternoon reporting that the victim of a gunshot was located on south Highland Street in Mulberry Kansas.

Deputies responded and located the victim identified as Tyler Rose, 22 in the roadway with a gunshot wound to the lower leg.

The victim was transported to Ascension Via Christi by EMS and flown from there to Freeman in Joplin.

Mulberry PD and KHP also responded and assisted with the investigation. The suspect in the shooting has not yet been located and the circumstances of the incident are still under investigation.

Fatality motorcycle accident in Benton County

On May 1st around 9:42pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Benton County along with Benton County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle motorcycle accident on Route MM just north of US 65 Highway in rural Benton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2005 Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by 61 year old Geary W. Shaddox of Warsaw, Missouri struck a deer then traveled off the roadway and overturned, ejecting the driver.

Mr. Shaddox was pronounced dead and transported Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw. This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 25th fatality accident on 2021. 

Several Rain/ T-storm chances this week

An active weather week this week with several rounds of scattered showers and t-storms expected. Just keep in mind that not everyone will see rain or storms.

Mark your calendars!

Mark your calendars and plan to attend this fun family event. It's Free. Call 660-200-5620 for more information

Butler FFA News

Celebrating the hard work, sincere dedication, and investment of these 4 seniors at the 93rd Missouri State FFA Convention. As you move forward from BHS in the next couple weeks, move forward with the extraordinary work ethic that has paved the way for you today. Proud to serve as your advisor the past 4 years! - Mr. Reece

Old 71 Speedway Race Report by Bill Bass

Old 71 Speedway Race Report! From April 30th: Most of you already know I took on the announcer duties at Old 71 Speedway and while I still have a lot to learn but it continues to get easier with each event. (I’m no wolf man Jack)

Highlights of the night!

The Studio M salon and boutique Midwest modified feature was an emotional win for Jacob Hall, winning the feature in dominating fashion carrying the number 101 of his uncle Harlen Kennedy who we recently lost to cancer. Stand up team! Congrats
on the win

The second highlight would be the Recycled Homes USRA B mod feature, Wow what a race! The top three, Nic Hanes, who would emerge the Victor, Mike Striegel, who would settle for second and Brayton Skaggs, who would take third, put on a show that didn’t disappoint, at times running three wide, Brayton Skaggs gave new meaning to running the top!

If you missed this race you just simply missed out. Great job guys! Close racing while respecting each other! Priceless!

Hard luck awards
The first one would have to go to
Brad Smith who on April 30th 12 years ago to the date was the feature winner at what is now Old 71 speedway. Brad wouldn’t get a chance to make history, Brad broke in hotlaps and wouldn’t be able to continue.

My last hard luck award would have to go to
Paden Phillips who while leading the feature in his 9D8 USRA modified broke and was unable to continue, Chase Domer would go on to win.

I hope to see everyone back next Friday for our regular scheduled racing and then Saturday May 8th for the Studio M salon and boutique Mid West mod shootout, $1500 to win! Jerry is also paying $500 to win for factory stocks and $1000 to win for Latemodels.

That’s all for now, Wild Bill Bass

Elevated fire risk today!

The gusty winds this afternoon will create an elevated fire weather concern, especially in areas that haven't fully greened up yet. Be cautious with fire today, a little could go a long way!