Obituary - Mary Catherine "Cathy" Morris

Mary Catherine “Cathy” Morris, age 55, passed away peacefully in Raymore, Missouri on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania on July 11, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Charles William Morris and Mary Hazel Morris. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Ray Radford; her sisters, Robin Michelle Manning and Anna Marie Joyner.

Cathy was also affectionately known as Mom, Granny, Aunt Cathy, or Mary C. Cathy was a wonderful devoted mother to her 4 children, David, Michael (Shonda), Alexis (Allen), and Matthew. She was a loving Granny to Ariel, Michael, Madison, Serenity, Ava, Aubrielle, Xzaviar, Gunner, Gage, Mari, Colten, Great-Granny to Ariana and the Very Best Aunt Ever to numerous nieces and nephews. She traveled a lot with her military family until they settled in the Tarboro/Rocky Mount, NC area, where she lived for many years before eventually moving westward to Raymore, Missouri in 2021 to be near her brother and his family. She spent many years at Autozone, where she was well known and admired. She led by example. There was never a job too large or too small that she would not tackle, for her family or her many friends. Cathy was a strong, determined and fiercely independent woman. She will be missed every day.

Cathy in addition to her children, grandchildren and mother is also survived by her sister, Constance J. McAuliffe of Rocky Mount; her brothers, William D. Morris of Rocky Mount and C. David Morris and his wife, Kimberly, also her very best friend, of Raymore, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; and special friends of many years, Mildred Bales and children, Calvin Cherry and Michael Ray Radford, Sr.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery, Pinetops, NC.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time.

The family would like to say a special thanks to the wonderful doctors, nurses and aides at Crossroads Hospice and St. Joseph Health Center, both of Kansas City, MO and to UNC Nash Danny Talbott Cancer Center, who provided invaluable care to Cathy for many years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Cathy’s memory to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.

Local arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Crime Prevention from the Belton Police Department

As most of you are aware the city of Belton had an armed robbery where a car was taken (aka carjacking) last weekend. There have been several cases throughout the metro where victims have been followed and then carjacked once they got to their destination and were not paying close attention to their surroundings. We encourage everyone to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

If you feel you are being followed, do not hesitate to call the police department wherever you may be and begin driving to the closest police department or well lit and crowded area you can find. Look out for yourselves and each other.

Fatal House Fire in Warsaw

Press Release

Saturday, June 5, 2021

On Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 1:00 A.M., Benton County Central Dispatch received an 911 telephone call reference to a residential structure fire at 1636 Estates Dr., Warsaw, Missouri. 

Warsaw Fire Protection District and the Warsaw Police Department responded to the scene to find the rear of the residence engulfed in flames. Responding units were advised that the homeowner may still be in the residence.

It was discovered the homeowner, whose name is being withheld until family can be notified, had perished in the fire. The homeowner had re-entered the residence with a fire extinguisher in an attempt to extinguish the flames.

The Missouri State Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate the circumstances of the fire. At this time there is no suspicious circumstances and the investigation is still on-going.
This was a tragic loss of life and our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

With a heavy heart,
Sean McCannon, Chief of Police
Warsaw Police Department

Obituary - Richard Lee Fugate

Richard Lee Fugate, 85, Harrisonville, Missouri formerly of Independence, Missouri departed this life on Thursday, June 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by love and family.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby J. Fugate of the home; two daughters, Dianne L. Walker and husband Charles, Harrisonville, Missouri, Pamela S. Clemens and husband Chris, Lebanon, Missouri; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter; other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Obituary - Helen Louise Ewbank Millard

Funeral services for Helen Millard of Butler, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. 

Visitation will be Monday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Woodfin Cemetery, Foster, Missouri. Contributions to Happy Hill Church of God. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Helen Louise Ewbank Millard, age 87 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born September 11, 1933 to Walter Kelley and Thelma Mitts Ewbank in Amoret, Missouri.

Helen is survived by two daughters, Vickie Popplewell and husband Pat of Butler, Missouri and Linda Martin and husband Douglas of Paola, Kansas; four grandchildren, Douglas Martin, Jeremy Martin, Valerie Newkirk and Patrick Popplewell; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband George in 2007; one brother, Dean Ewbank; and two sisters, Marlene Cole and Wilma Hansen.

Happy Retirement Julie!!

Happy Retirement Julie!!

Thank you for all your years of hard work and dedication to Yoss Thriftway!!

June 18, 2001 - June 4, 2021

Obituary - Harold Wayne Sapp

Harold Wayne Sapp, age 91, passed away Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Clinton, Missouri. 

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton with a visitation one hour prior to the service. 

Cremation to follow with burial at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 10th, 2021 at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Born August 13, 1929, in Montrose, Missouri, he was the son of George Walker Sapp and Katie Viola Shoemaker Sapp.

On July 2, 1949, Harold married Juanita “Pat” Louise Young. Pat preceded him in death May 11, 1968. On November 12, 1970, Harold married W. Naomi Farar.

Harold lived in the Clinton area his entire life. He was an active Shriner, and member of the Masonic Lodge #548 in Clinton, and the “infamous” Shrine club Mini-Rods. Harold was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Clinton. Harold was elected to the Clinton City Council in 1979, and served the 4th Ward until 1985. Harold worked for Beatrice Food Co., servicing Clinton and the surrounding areas with Meadow Gold dairy products and making many friends. Other business ventures included the old Colonial Arms Apartments, and the Countryside sub-division in Clinton.

He retired from Beatrice in 1972, and purchased the Clinton Cabinet Shop. After 20 years building and installing custom cabinets, Harold sold the business and he and Naomi began a leisurely life of traveling the continent in their RV, enjoying their summers at their lake house on Coffman Bend, and their winters at their retirement village property in Mesa, Arizona.

Harold was known as a practical joker of the highest caliber. His longtime friend and sometimes business partner, Tom Skaggs, tells of many pranks that he was a victim of including: Harold dumping a truck load of sawdust from his cabinet shop onto Tom’s front yard. And while traveling together, Harold once replaced Tom’s Listerine mouthwash with whiskey! There was another story that, while on a pheasant hunting trip in Kansas, someone turned up the heat all the way up inside one of the hunting cabins while the occupants were to be gone all day. Harold was immediately the prime suspect. Harold’s life was full and I believe he enjoyed it all. There were sad times, but he seemed to be able to push forward and find something to laugh about, in about every situation. He loved to meet new people, and he loved to be with his old friends, of which he had many. He will be missed.

Also preceding him in death is his two brothers, Raymond Sapp of Montrose, and Howard Sapp of Deepwater, and a daughter Barbara Faye Dean of Wellington, Missouri.

He is survived, in addition to his loving wife, Naomi, by a sister, Marjorie Williams of Raytown, Missouri, 2 daughters; Sandra Kay (Wayne Thomas) Phillips of Stockdale, Texas, and Sharla K. (Richard) Porter of Mesa, Arizona, one Son; Fred J. (Linda) Morgan of Flagstaff, Arizona. Harold and Naomi have 11 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.

Frozen Food Express is gearing up!

Frozen Food Express

The first truck has arrived at their new facility in Butler MO. We are extremely excited for this new business in Butler. 

Grand opening information:

https://www.midamericalive.com/2021/05/grand-opening-of-frozen-food-express.html

Vernon Radford and trainee Micaiah Wristen (pictures courtesy of FFE)