Obituary - Beverly Jo McDonald

Beverly Jo McDonald, 80, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit, MO. 

Interment 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. The family requests those in attendance wear masks.

A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.

BCMH updated visitor policy press release

As pandemic restrictions are lifting in many areas, Bates County Memorial Hospital has assessed its current guidelines to serve the best interests of our patients and staff.

Infection Control Measures

Greg Weaver, CEO, stated, “In May, the CDC issued new guidelines saying fully vaccinated individuals can go back to normal activities, for the most part, without wearing a mask or social distancing. However, healthcare facilities were an exception listed by the CDC, due to unvaccinated and susceptible patients to COVID-19 disease that we care for. We are all ready to return to something closer to normal, but for now, our patients and visitors are requested to wear a mask while in our hospital and clinics. We truly appreciate those who have helped to increase our community’s herd immunity to COVID-19 through vaccination. Vaccines are available locally, and we encourage all to consider that opportunity.”

COVID-19 Testing

On May 28, the final drive-through respiratory clinic was held in the BCMH ambulance bay. In May, construction began for a permanent drive-through structure attached to the west side of the High Street Family Care Clinic. Once complete, the structure will offer a protected, convenient solution for patients and staff for COVID-19 testing and other consultations when appropriate. The new drive-through structure should be completed and in use by July. COVID-19 testing is still available by calling the Family Care Clinic Scheduling number at 660-200-3627.

Visitors

BCMH visitation guidelines have also changed for patients and their visitors or caregivers.

· Two visitors per non-covid patients admitted to the hospital, and two per COVID and non-COVID patients on care and comfort (end-of-life care).

· No visitors under 12 may enter the hospital.

· The cafeteria is open to patients while at the hospital to receive care, and their visitors

· The Gift Shop is open to patients and the public

Hospital leadership will continue to assess its guidelines regarding the pandemic, and using guidance from the CDC, public health, and other infectious disease authorities to evaluate when further steps need to be taken regarding our policies for wearing masks, visitation and other infection control measures.

Road work scheduled for June 9th in rural Henry County

Northwest of Clinton June 9th for Pipe Work:

Where: Henry County Route O between Northwest Henry County Road 300 and Northwest Henry County Road 500 northwest of Clinton

When: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 9th

What: Route O CLOSED to allow MoDOT crews to replace a drainpipe underneath the road

Traffic Impacts:

• All Route O lanes CLOSED where crews are working
• Drivers will have access to driveways at either end of the work zone, but will not be able to travel through the work zone
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• No signed detour
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• Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the work zone
• Drivers should find alternate route

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule

Today will be very similar to yesterday weather wise

Today will be very similar to yesterday...

Most areas will stay dry today, but a few pop up storms are possible, mainly east I-35. A brief heavy downpour and gusty winds are possible with any storm that develops. #summer

From the Cass County Clerks Office

August 3rd, we will be having an Election for the Cities of Peculiar and Harrisonville.

Absentee voting will begin on June 22nd. If you do not live within those city limits, you will not be having an Election.

Obituary - Mary Ann Winkler

Mary Ann Winkler, age 77, of Jerico Springs, Missouri passed away June 6, 2021, at her home.

Mary Ann was born August 21, 1943 in Sheldon, MO to Herald Oden Bass and Mary Eloise (Leslie) Bass. On December 15, 1963, Mary Ann married Alfred Laroy Winkler in Lamar, MO.

Mary Ann worked as a Homemaker. She enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Cedaretts Club and the Young Farmers and Young Farmers Wives.

Survivors include one sister; Bettijeane Evans, Independence, MO, two brothers; Howard Leslie (Carol Jean) Bass, Lamar, MO and James Walter Bass of Alba, MO, several nieces and nephews as well as a large extended family.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Daniel Funeral Home with burial to follow in Greenfield Cemetery in Jerico Springs, MO.

Contributions are suggested and made payable to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com

Obituary - Canaan Smith

Frederick “Canaan” Lee Smith was born at Shawnee Mission Hospital on May 13, 1983. He died unexpectedly at the age of 38, on May 24, 2021, in Denver, Colorado. 

Canaan was a current resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, and was working as a Millwright Mechanic on gas/steam turbines for power plants with Mohawk Services (MD&A). 

Canaan graduated from Pleasanton High School and attended Johnson County Community College. He later moved to Wichita, Kansas where he managed several Jiffy Lube locations.

He then returned to Ft. Scott where he joined his life-long friend, Steven, working for Mohawk Service. They traveled throughout our nation working on power plant turbines. While in Denver, he obtained his A Mechanic goal. 

Canaan was a devoted son, loyal brother and friend. He enjoyed traveling, loved his 1967 Firebird and doted on his beloved dog, Baby. He loved to cook, watch funny movies, and spend time with friends and family. 

When he was not traveling, you could find him grilling a great steak with shrimp at home. Canaan had a big heart, never met a stranger, always willing to help others and was loved by all those who knew him. He will be deeply missed.

Canaan is survived by his mother, Laura, step-father, Skip Brown, his father, Fred Smith and Sue Carey, his sister, Tanya Glessner and brother-in-law, Randy Glessner, his brother, Jesse Smith and sister-in-law, Misty Smith, grandmother, Marjorie Turner, uncles and aunts, James Grubb, Aideen Grubb, Joel Grubb, Angela Grubb, a multitude of extended family and cousins, his life long friends, Steven Thomas and Christopher Brooks.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 12th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

10th Annual Tanner Barger Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament

The 10th Annual Tanner Barger Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament that takes place this Saturday June 12th. 

Check the photo for more info!