Obituary - Susan Violet Geertsen

Susan Violet Geertsen, 63, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Bishop Tim Claypool officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. 

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday evening and from 10-11:00 a.m. on Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Obituary - Robert L. Hill

Robert L. Hill, age 89, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton with visitation from 1:00 -2:00 PM before service. Burial will follow in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Henry County Memory Fund and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Have you seen this missing/runaway juvenile?

* MISSING / RUNAWAY JUVENILE*

William Quinn Kline, 13 years old, left his residence on foot in the 1000 block SW 225 Road, Holden on 06/22/21 at approximately 1:30pm, enroute to an unknown location.

William is approximately 5'06 and weighs approximately 115 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair.

He was wearing a light gray colored-shirt with an American flag on it, with khaki pants.

The Sheriff’s Office received information stating William was seen walking westbound on U Highway, towards Holden around this time frame.

If you have any information in regards to his whereabouts please contact Central Dispatch 660 747 5511.

Way to go Brytni!

Senior H&HP major and Iola, KS native, Brytni Graham, is completing her 480-hour summer internship in Butler, Missouri at the Bates County Extension Office (BCEO) for University of Missouri. She is working under the supervision of their Nutrition and Health Education Specialist and County Engagement Specialist.

Brytni tells us, “BCEO covers a total of 3 counties, so we are always traveling to different locations doing things like teaching cooking classes, teaching children in summer school, exercising with older adults, and organizing events for different grants. I have even had the opportunity to work under the Nutrition Programming Associate for Vernon County, going to schools and teaching children about the different food groups and the healthy foods in them! In this field, you can work with all populations. 

That’s what I love most about this internship: every day is different, with different locations, classes, people, and age groups…not to mention the office staff in each county are absolutely amazing! It’s definitely a bonus getting to network with people in this field. It has been such a pleasure getting to know the ropes of Extension and learning just how many jobs there are in the health field that I never would have known about!”

Brytni is the first of our majors to intern for the BCEO; we are proud of her for pursuing her passion, and we know she will thrive in the public health setting. Thanks, Brytni!! - Courtesy of ESU Health & Human Performance Program

Henry County Health Center confirms 3 new positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation there are 3 new positive cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 1993.

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 - Rex Leonard Long

Rex Leonard Long, 63, Nevada, MO passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Medicalodges of Nevada following a lengthy illness. Rex was born November 13, 1957 in St. Joseph, MO to John L. and Rosalie M. (McNeece) Long. He was united in marriage to Lisa Leann Mealman on February 4, 1984 in Nevada and she survives of the home.

Rex was raised in Dade County and later came to Vernon County graduating from Walker High School in 1976. He served in the United States Army for two years plus an additional 14 years in the Missouri National Guard. A lifelong resident of Vernon County, he resided in Walker for 15 years before coming to Nevada where he continued to live. Rex worked as an aide at the Nevada Habilitation Center and at Heartland Hospital for many years. He enjoyed being with his family, watching his children and grandchildren grow up, and was known as an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.

In addition to his wife Lisa, survivors include three daughters, Trista Winter, Nevada, Erika Long, Nevada, Tiffani Biggs (Anthony), San Antonio, TX; eight grandchildren, Michael, Bryson, Keagan, Allysen, Evan, Emily, Mason, and Olivia; one brother, Ronnie Long, Clearwater, KS; one sister, Lillian Long, El Dorado Springs, MO; mother-in-law, Cathy Mealman, Nevada; two step-brothers, Randy Flemming, Nevada, and Delbert Flemming (Almeda), Wichita, KS; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Jewel Long; two sisters, Aleca Taylor, and Lennie Stirewalt; two brothers, Johnnie Long, and Hayden Long; stepbrother, Jerry Flemming; and his father-in-law, Alfred Mealman.

Funeral services and Military Funeral Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 28th at the National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, KS. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m.on Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Strong to Severe Storms Thursday Afternoon/Evening

Be sure to stay weather aware tomorrow. Thursday early morning starts off with showers and thunderstorms followed by a break; then strong to severe storms during the afternoon and evening. Hazards include flash flooding, heavy rain, hail, and high winds.

Welcome to the family!

The Clinton School District is excited to announce that Megan Lenoir will be joining the Clinton Middle School team this school year as a special education teacher and head volleyball coach.

Megan, who is originally from Kingsley, Iowa, has taught special education for four years in South Dakota. 

She has a Master's Degree in Special Education from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa and a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education from Mount Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota.

Megan and her husband have recently been stationed at Whiteman AFB, and are looking forward to living in Missouri and being closer to home. They recently added to their family with a puppy named Sioux. In her free time, Megan likes to hike, mountain bike, and read.

"I am excited to meet new people and continue learning how to be a better teacher!"

Help us welcome Megan to the CSD!
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