Heat Returns This Week

Temperatures will be near normal today with highs in the mid-upper 80s but expect heat to build in for the work week with highs in the low to mid 90s and heat index values in the 100-105 range.

Two escape serious injury in Bates County crash

On August 21st around 3:10 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County and Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident at CR 7001 and CR 2002 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2005 Ford 500 driven by 32 year old Danyale J. Wilson of Butler, Missouri was southbound when her vehicle collided with a 2002 Hyundai driven by 33 year old Jessica J. Taylor of Amoret.

Both females sustained minor injuries and will seek their own medical treatment at a later time.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210435823

Obituary - Joan E. Hagemier

Joan E. Hagemier, 59, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday evening, July 21, 2021 at the Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, Mo. She was born December 20, 1961 in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of John Irving Hagemier and Anna Berniece (Querling) Hagemier.

She was a member of Northeast Baptist Church in Clinton, and formerly a member of the Middletown Baptist Church in Middletown, Mo. Joan served Northeast Baptist in so many ways. She ran sound and media for worship services, she cooked for camps, retreats and mission trips. Joan taught Sunday School for youth, always seeking to help them have a connection to Christ and a practical application of God’s Word. She served as camp counselor for youth and children’s camps. This opened the door for her to be the Children’s Camp Director for the West Central Baptist Association. Her heart for the LORD was expressed in loving youth and children. Joan not only served on the sound committee of Northeast, she served on Personnel committee, Properties Committee, Kitchen Committee, Out Reach committee and filled many other positions over the years. She stepped out to lead and didn’t want to be left out when she felt she could be involved. She loved to be used by the LORD in any and all ways. If Joan heard of a need in the church, she many times was instrumental in making certain that need was met. She would loan out her vehicles if there was a needy individual or family. She allowed others to use her belongings, always saying, “God blessed her with it to bless others.” One could come to the conclusion that Joan liked to try to out give the Lord. Joan opened her house to others, showing hospitality. Some of the greatest times were when she made up quite the spread of food for Clinton PD and law enforcement during “Ole Glory Days.” As a teacher she loved her students and she knew teaching was her call. She served the Clinton School District as a Teacher and testing coordinator 1984-2013, she then served in Warrensburg 2013-2016, and after retiring she substituted for Clinton Intermediate School 2017-2021. Joan always wanted to help any student to excel, and she had a way with those having special needs to bloom. She enjoyed crafting, fishing, cooking, photography, traveling and singing. Her favorite thing to do was to help others. Surviving are one brother, Fred Hagemier and his wife, Laura, Middletown, Mo.; two nephews, Jarrett Hagemier and his wife, Andee, Curryville, Mo., and Tyler Hagemier and his wife, Aundrea, Middletown, Mo.; and four great-nephews, Gage Hagemier, Gil Hagemier, Gavin Hagemier and Grant Hagemier. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Northeast Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., just prior to the service. Reverend Joey Conway will officiate. The family suggests memorial contributions to Northeast Baptist Church or Middletown Baptist Church. These donations may be left in care of the funeral home. A second memorial service will be on October 2, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. at the Middletown Baptist Church, with the family receiving friends from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., just prior to the service. Middletown Baptist Church, 302 Johnson Street, Middletown, Mo. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Motorcycle fatality accident in Ft. Scott Kansas

On August 21st around 7:40 a.m. the Kansas State Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle fatality accident on U.S. Highway 69 just north of S. National Avenue in Ft. Scott.

The Kansas State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the when the 2012 Harley Davidson driven by 48 year old Ira Parnell Toshavik of Gardner, Kansas failed to negotiate a right hand curve and crossed over the center line and struck the 1998 Ford driven by 38 year old Kittie Fowler of Ft. Scott Kansas ejecting him off the motorcycle.

Mr. Toshavik was pronounced dead at Ascension Via Christi-Fort Scott Hospital. Toshavik was wearing a helmet.

The driver of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries.

 

Obituary - John Daniel Minnick

John Daniel Minnick, age 66, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Johns wishes were to be cremated. A memorial visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clinton Senior Center Home Delivered Meal Program and can be left in care of the funeral home.

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

Obituary - LaVerne Frances McGee

LaVerne Frances McGee, age 92, Pleasanton, Kansas formerly of Centerville, Kansas passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021.

Funeral service will be 10 am Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the Wall Street Christian Church. Burial in the Sunny Slope Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Church. 

Contributions are suggested to the Wall Street Christian Church, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, Kansas 66056. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Joyce Elaine Myers

Joyce Elaine Myers, 72, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Joyce was born September 8, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri to John J. and Evelyn F. (Wilson) Cain. She was united in marriage to Richard E. Myers on September 21, 1972 in Nevada and he survives of the home.

Joyce grew up in Kansas City and attended High School there. She then moved to Vernon County where she lived all her adult life. Throughout her life Joyce was a homemaker, she enjoyed painting, crafting, and especially spending time with her family. She was a former member of the Nevada Eagles Lodge.

In addition to her husband Richard, she is survived by a son, Phillip Myers (Kaylee), Walker, MO; three grandchildren, Steven, Samantha, and Shannon; and a great-granddaughter, Bella. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robert Cain, and her son, Erik Myers.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh with Scotty Pritchett officiating. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested in her memory to Moore-Few Care Center in care of the NRMC Foundation.

Welcome to the family!

Let's give a great big Clinton Cardinal welcome to Michael Day who will be joining the team at Henry Elementary as a paraprofessional.

Michael grew up in Overland Park, KS, and has previously worked with children in a preschool-setting.

Michael is a huge sports fan. He loves basketball, soccer, and football, and especially likes the LA Lakers. His pets are also very important to him.

"I’m excited to start my new journey and impact kids' lives in a positive way."

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