Obituary - David Earl Ross

David Earl Ross, age 50, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, as a result of a motor vehicle accident south of Ft. Scott. He was born September 15, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Martin Earl Ross and Kathleen Yevon Rangel Ross. David graduated from the Uniontown High School with the Class of 1989. He married Retha Lynn Wimberley on December 28, 1991. 

In his earlier years, he worked at the family business, M & K Services in Mound City where he worked as a mechanic and powder coater. He continued working in this line of work the remainder of his life. He enjoyed restoring and detailing cars and trucks and will be remembered for always having a clean vehicle with shinny tires. He enjoyed traveling on the backroads and taking the occasional trip to the casino. He liked to fish and always had a joke or a story to tell.

Survivors include his four children, Tim Ross of Uniontown, Kansas, Matthew Ross, Dylan Ross and Elizabeth Ross, all of Ft. Scott and eight grandchildren, Madilynn, Ryker, Claira, Kathleen, Addison, Bradynn, Jaelynn, and Braxton. Also surviving are two brothers, John Ross and Danny Ross, both of Mapleton, a sister, Suzie Cliffman of Ft. Scott and his grandmothers, Margie Rangel and Thelma Ross, both of Kansas City, Kansas. David was preceded in death by his wife, Retha, on July 19, 2018. He was also preceded in death by his parents and his grandfathers, Leonard Rangel and Noland Ross.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 7th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Tuesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the David Ross Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Nevada man escapes serious injury in Bates County motorcycle accident

On June 3rd around 11:55 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle motorcycle wreck on Missouri 18 Highway at the Z Highway south junction.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2005 Honda VTX Motorcycle driven by 37 year old Tracy N. Byram of Nevada, Missouri hit a patch of gravel and overturned onto its left side ejecting the driver.

Mr. Byram sustained minor injuries in this accident and will seek medical treatment at a later time.

View the report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210337186

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Obituary - Bobby Dale Thomas

Bobby's wishes were to be cremated. There are no public services scheduled at this time. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Bobby Dale Thomas, age 54 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, May 17, 2021 in Butler. He was born September 27, 1966 to Charles Henry and Dorothy Mae Baker Thomas in Butler.

Bobby is survived by two sons, Steven Thomas and wife Natalie and Calen Chaney all of Butler, Missouri; one brother, David Robinson and significant other, Donna Kisner of Butler, Missouri; three grandchildren, Brooklyn, Kenyon and Rayah; and nephews and nieces. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sharon in 2006; a son, Jay Thomas; one sister, Misty Allen; cousins, Shelly Gaston and Darrell “Dink” Thomas; and several more beloved family members.

News from the Bates County Fair

Good evening! Exciting things are happening at the Fairgrounds. The new building is in the process of being built. It will be exciting for you all to see when you arrive next week.

New power is also being installed in the barns. Unfortunately, the barn and electricity will not be completely ready by next week. There will be pens/stalls available first come first serve. 

We will have some power in the barns, but not at full capacity. Please bring generators if you have them. The power that is there will be for the ones without generators.

You may stall off your trailers or use the pens/stalls. Again pens/stalls will be available on a first come first serve basis. The animals may stay overnight, but you do not have to keep them there all week. The animals will need to be present for the auction.

Please share with your fellow club members. SPREAD the word. We look forward to seeing you all next week. Good luck!

Car theft in Urich

The Henry County Sheriff's Office is searching for a stolen maroon in color 2013 Chrysler 200 with a Missouri license plate number of GC3-N1X that was stolen from East 6th Street in Urich tonight. The vehicle was last seen going north on B Highway from Urich.

If you see this vehicle please contact the Henry County Sheriffs Office.

Obituary - Ralph E. Wouters

Ralph Edward Wouters, 91, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born, Friday, February 14, 1930, in Mentor, Ohio, the son of Albertus and Annie (Lloyd) Wouters. He departed this life, Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the Hermitage Health Care Center surrounded by his family and friends.

Ralph grew up in Mentor, Ohio and played basketball and ran track at Mentor High School. He was elected senior class president and graduated from Mentor High School in 1948.

On April 21, 1951, he was united in marriage to Lois Ann Farren at the Lowry Air Force Base near Denver, Colorado. She preceded him in death on October 22, 2010, after 59 ½ years of marriage.

Ralph attended Bowling Green University before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force where he served as an instructor during the Korean War for the Norden bombsight from 1950-1953 at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado. He worked as an accountant for Union Oil and Cryogenic Engineering in the Denver area until the early 1960s before moving to Lamoni, Iowa in 1965 to join Graceland University as its controller. Ralph received his bachelor’s degree from Graceland University in 1970, and he continued to guide the financial, information technology and physical plant operations at Graceland until his retirement in 1990. In his retirement he enjoyed wood carving and traveling to see family and friends.

Ralph was a constituent of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and a member of the Pleasant Hill Community United Way. He also delivered for the Pleasant Hill Meals on Wheels for several years.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Albert Wouters; and one sister, Edith Cline.

He is survived by his four sons Todd (and Susan) Wouters of Adel, Iowa, Dr. Reed (and Rhonda) Wouters of Preston, Missouri, Ross (and Maude) Wouters of Pleasant Hill, and Brent (and Shawn) Wouters of Atlanta, Georgia; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one sister, Maureen Adrian of Anaheim, California; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Cremation has been accorded. Graveside military services and inurnment will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday July 24, 2021, in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with full military honors by the United States Air Force and the V.F.W. Post #3118 Honor Guard.

Ralph’s family will hold a Celebration of Life open house from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his home. All are invited to attend.

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

Obituary - Rachael Anne Clifton

Rachael Anne Clifton, 39, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was born, January 29, 1982, in Oden Utah, the daughter of Edward and Jaime (Hazelton) Scherer. She departed this life, Thursday, May 20, 2021, at her home.

Rachael was a 2000 graduate of the Chugiak High School in Chugiak, Alaska.

On June 26, 2009, she was united in marriage to Thomas Leon Clifton, Jr. in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Racheal was a Hospitality Specialist working in various restaurants. She was an active supporter of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. She enjoyed gardening, playing with her dogs, and was a phenomenal Chef. Most importantly she enjoyed spending time with her girls.

Rachael is survived by her husband, Thomas Clifton of the home; two daughters, Echo and Rowyn; her parents, Edward and Jaime Scherer of Lee’s Summit; two brothers, Josh (and Amanda) Scherer of Denver, Colorado, and Nick Scherer of Lee’s Summit; other relatives and friends.

Cremation has been accorded.

A Celebration of Rachael’s life will be held 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021, at her home. Details can be viewed on her Facebook page https://fb.me/e/3Id2yR8q0

Memorial contributions are suggested to the family. Donations may be made online at https://givebutter.com/Love4Rachael

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