Obituary - Stephen W. Bennett

Stephen W Bennett, 61, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Cass County on Missouri Highway 7 near Garden City, MO. His passengers, his mother in law, Jean Pariseau, and his step son, Dakota Engel and friend, Gerald Dittman also died from injuries in the same accident. Stephen has been cremated. A visitation to celebrate his life will be announced at a later date.

Stephen was born April 5, 1960, in Verdun, France the son of John Harry and Arlene Doris (Elmore) Bennett.

Stephen worked for the Junction City Parks and Recreation Commission for twenty five years. After his retirement, he went to work for Geary Grain Company where he worked in many capacities there.

He married Dawn M.E. (Pariseau - Engel) on July 8, 2017. She passed away November of 2020.

Survivors include three brothers; Donald R. Bennett of Herington, KS, Randall L. Bennett of Phoenix, AZ and John R. Bennett of Olathe, KS; three sisters, Marla J. Stewart and her husband John of Homassa, FL, Susan J. Bond of Junction City and Catherine L. Bennett and her husband Gary Ullmer of Junction City, KS; a host of nephews, nieces and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Dawn.

Stolen vehicle in Nevada

The Nevada Police Department is attempting to locate a stolen 1999 brown in color GMC Envoy that was taken from a parking lot in the 1100 block of N. Commercial Street between the hours of 10p.m. Monday and 3:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Anyone with information about the theft of this vehicle is asked to call the Nevada Police Department at 417-667- 8477.

City of Butler Notice of Public Meeting

Attention!

The Bates County Administration Office is remaining open for business as usual. Wearing of masks is "Recommend, not Required". Masks are available when you come in the front doors. 

If you feel sick, are coughing or have any symptoms of Flu, please wait to come to the Administration Offices.

Courtesy of Jim Wheatley Presiding Commissioner For Bates County.

Obituary - James E. Woodall

James Earl “Jim” Woodall, 93 reunited with his beautiful bride in Heaven on August 1st, 2021. Jim was born on January 9th, 1928 to Frank and Meriam Woodall in Rich Hill, MO.

He married Maxine Kinney on January 13th 1946. The couple made their home in the Kansas City area, were he built his business, AA Roofing company. He spent his free time with his five children, coaching baseball, and lending a hand to anyone with a need. In 1968, the couple bought a farm in Freeman, MO, where they raised horses, and hosted many get togethers. Jim never met a stranger, and they were always ready to welcome you into their home, even if you showed up with a bunch of people unannounced. People would show up to fish or just get away to the country and they were always welcomed. While in Freeman, there was always a big 4th of July celebration. Jim would supply the fireworks, Alva would smoke the meat, Louise would light everyone’s punks with her cigarette, while Maxine was making sure everyone had a good time. It is a tradition he eventually handed down in his family and still continues.

While in Freeman, Jim became one of the biggest Midway Vikings fans. He and Maxine rarely missed a game. When Midway was in the State Championship, they drove home in a blizzard from a Kentucky visit to his brother-in-law’s to make it to the game on time.

In 1981, Jim and Maxine sold their farm and moved to Lee’s Summit, MO. This allowed them to be closer to their older sons. They discovered a new hobby-casinos-and made many trips together to Las Vegas and the boat. They also spent a lot of time travelling to support their grandkids at their events.

Jim is survived by his children, Larry of Raytown, MO, Ronnie of Lee’s Summit, MO, Jimmy “Dugan” and wife Debbie of Raytown, MO, Susie and husband Doug of LaCygne, KS, and Jerry and his wife Justine of Pleasant Hill, MO, 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father and grandpa. He gave his life to Jesus and would faithfully write out his verses and homework for Discipleship classes with a stub nose pencil on unlined paper. He taught the values of hard work, determination, kindness and compassion and had a sense of humor for which there is no adequate description. He will be dearly missed.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, Missouri. Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to service time Saturday at the Heuser Chapel. Online condolences can be left at www.heuserfunerals.com.

Obituary - Kathleen Marie Stoneking

Kathleen Stoneking, 64, of Clinton, MO, passed away August 01, 2021 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. There are no services scheduled at this time. 

In Lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made in support of cancer research to the American Cancer Society and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Kathleen was born to the late Jerry and Maura Arnold, March 25, 1957, in Garden City, KS.

She was a loving mother, wife, sister and daughter.

Kathy was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Stoneking. She is survived by two children: Clark Wolley (Brooke), of Bentonville, Arkansas and Derek Wolley of Tampa, Florida. She is also survived by her siblings: Alan, Jennifer, Tom, Cynthia, Laurie and Christina. Additionally, she is survived by four grandchildren: Mikaya, DJ, Gabriel, and Olivia.

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

Henry County Health Center confirms 23 new positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation there are 23 new positive cases of COVID-19.

--Clinton-13
--Windsor-2
--Deepwater-3
--Montrose-2
--Urich-1
--Blairstown-0
--Calhoun-1
--Creighton-1

This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 2199.

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.

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