Saturday, October 2, 2021

Obituary - Terra Reynolds

Terra Hope Reynolds went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 44 on September 29, 2021, at Freeman West following a lengthy illness. Terra was born on March 2, 1977, to Melvin George Taylor Jr and Glenda Faye Taylor in Forsyth Missouri.

Terra grew up in Appleton City Missouri graduating at the Appleton City High School in 1995 after graduation she moved to Rich Hill Missouri where she had her children and furthered her education at Crowder College, earning an associate degree and graduating with honors. After a few years break, she decided to further her education even more and earned a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in criminal justice. In 2013 she moved to Nevada Missouri with the love of her life, Brian Reynolds, and they were united in marriage on September 9th, 2017. Terra had a huge passion for children and advocated for them every chance she got. She also believed everyone had good in them and deserved a second chance in life. She spent many years working as a substance abuse counselor in Nevada Missouri. Terra had a heart of gold and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family fishing camping and singing. She was overflowing with love for her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Terra fought a long hard battle the last three years of her life but was always worried about everyone else and always had a smile on her face. Terra cherished the bond that she and her husband shared, a bond that is unbreakable and the epitome of true love in the rarest form. There will not be a day go by that Terra is not remembered and missed by all who loved her dearly.

Terra is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and nephews Michael and Caysin

Terra is survived by her husband Brian of the home; stepmother LouAnn Taylor; sisters, Delena (Michael) of the home, Ruby (fiance Virgil), Shawna (Dennis), and Anna; brothers, Nathan (Marsha), Cleatis, and Larry (Evie); children, Shonasea (Dusty), Fredderic and Maddy; grandchildren, Lyric (Nanner Baby) and Gracelynn (Gracie); nephews, William (Delia), Appachey (Jessica), and Austin; nieces, TeArra, Cynthia, and McCayla; great nephews, Braelyn (best friend) and Asher James; great niece, Alicia (Triston) and one great-great niece Emersyn.

The funeral service for Terra will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Ferry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Thursday.

Memorials may be made to Ferry Funeral Home to help with expenses.


Friday, October 1, 2021

Semi truck accident north of Adrian

On October 1st around 5:05pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Adrian Fire, Bates County EMS and Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle semi truck rollover accident on Old 71 Highway north of Adrian.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1987 Kenworth Cabover Semi Truck driven by 49 year old Chris L. Grass of Kansas City, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway causing the load to shift and causing the truck to overturn.

Mr. Grass sustained moderate injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

View Crash Report:

2021 Nevada High School Homecoming Royalty

The 2021 Nevada Tigers High School Homecoming Royalty was crowned tonight as Nevada defeated the Seneca Indians 52-35.

We would like to give a huge congratulations and shoutout to Lily Hart for being crown the 2021 Homecoming queen! #wearetigerstogether #nevadatigerpride

2021 Week 6 Missouri State High School Football Scores:

Week 6 Scores:
Adrian 21, Crest Ridge 14
Appleton City 48, Osceola 14
Ash Grove 52, Agape 13
Ava 42, Houston 7
Battle 56, Smith-Cotton 6
Bolivar 24, Waynesville 20
Butler 29, Buffalo 16
California 43,Versailies 40 
Camdenton 54, Hillcrest 9
Carthage 42, Willard 7
Carl Junction 49, Neosho 7
Cass Midway 45, Lone Jack 0
Cassville 21, Monett 20 
Drexel 58, Archie 12
Ft. Osage 9, Grain Valley 8
Forsyth 15, Stockton 8
Jasper 62, Greenfield 0
Jefferson City 66, Hickman 31 
Joplin 45, Republic 14
Lamar 63, Mt. Vernon 7
Lebanon 44, No. 2 West Plains 34
Lees Summit 21, North Kansas City 20 
Lees Summit North 35, Blue Springs 0 
Liberty 59, Rock Bridge 30
Liberty North 42, Park Hill 3
Lighthouse Christian 20, Central 6
Lincoln 52, Slater 34
Lockwood 56, Liberal 8
Marionville 50, Pierce City 14
Marshfield 50, Reed Springs 28 
Maryville 47, Benton 12 
McDonald County 35, East Newton 13
Moberly 20, Marshall 6 
Nevada 52, Seneca 35
Oak Grove 34, Pleasant Hill 27
Odessa 40, Warrensburg 0
Pattonsburg 56, Rich Hill 44 
Ray-Pec 36, Blue Springs South 24
Raytown 43, Belton 13
Richmond 54, Carrolton 7
Rockhurst 21, Lee's Summit West 10
Rogersville 35, Springfield Catholic 7
Salem 30, Willow Springs 12
Sarcoxie 49, Miller 8
Skyline 54, Clever 7
Smithville 44, Grandview 12
Thayer 33, Cabool 20
Warsaw 50, El Dorado Springs 20
Webb City 38, Branson 0 

We will continue to update throughout the evening as more score become available to us:


Way to go George!

Congratulations to recent Harrisonville High School graduate George Frees, who was named a Top 3 Finalist in the National FFA Agriscience Fair on October 1st. 

George will find out if he won on stage at the 94th National FFA Convention on Friday, October 29th at 7am.

The awards presentation will be broadcast on RFD-TV. George's Agriscience Fair project involved applying gibberellic acid to sugar cane to speed their growth to possibly make sugar cane a viable US crop for ethanol production.

Obituary - Richard Lee White

Richard Lee White, age 78, formerly of Linn Valley, Kansas passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at his daughters home in Bedford, Texas. He was born in Henderson, Kentucky on September 3, 1943 the son of James Arnett and Mildred Lucille Richmond White. He was united in marriage to Donna Hancock on April 6, 1962 in Henderson. 

She preceded him in death on February 27, 2015. Richard worked as Manager of Central Dispatch for Yellow Freight before retiring. Richard enjoyed fishing, gardening, campfires and watching the wildlife from his front porch. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a sister Demova Curson and grandson Joshua White.

Richard is survived by a daughter, Karen Leyva and husband Gabriel, two brothers, James Arnett White Jr., and Ivory Kenneth White, four sisters, Lavina June Walker, Betty Jean Moore, Wanda Faye Howell, and Grace Evelyn Ternes, a granddaughter Michelle Hendrickson and husband Ryan, a granddaughter-in-law Jessica Hall and husband Tristan and great grandchildren Kierston, Gavin, Alyssa, Makayla, Averi, Declyn and Lincoln.

A memorial service will be held at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel, with the date to be announced soon. Visitation will be held an hour before service. Inurnment will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to La Cygne Elementary for clothing and school supplies, something He and Donna contributed to each year, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 304, La Cygne, Kansas 66040. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Terry Lynn Irwin

Terry Lynn Irwin, age 58 of Hume, Missouri passed away at his home on September 30, 2021. Terry was born the son of Merritt Clinton and Esther Mae Bowen Irwin, on June 15, 1963 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was a union painter for seventeen years, until his health forced him to retire. 

Terry enjoyed going to car shows, swap meets, collecting coins and coca cola memorabilia and watching John Wayne movies. Terry enjoyed eating sushi and absolutely loved spicy foods, the spicier the better. He played Santa Claus every year and always made sure that each child always received a gift. 

He was a member of the Hume Baptist Church, the Monday morning coffee group, he helped out with the Hume Food Pantry, was an avid Trump supporter, but most of all he loved his grandchildren and attending all of the kids sporting events. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Terry is survived by two sons, Clinton Irwin and wife, Kaylie and Mason Irwin and spouse, Jessica Croan, four brothers, Everett, Keith, Braxton and Mark Irwin, two sisters, Renee Morales and Tina Conner, eight grandchildren, Kaysen Hill, Wesley Hays Jr, Chevie Hays, Barrett Irwin, Gemma Hays, Gunner Irwin, Sexton Croan and Jaxson Croan-Irwin.

Memorial Service will be at 11 am, Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Hume Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 10 am to service time at the church. Contributions are suggested to the Terry Irwin Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home to Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com


Police Pursuit in Kansas ends in Missouri

On September 30th, 2021 at approximately 1300hrs, the Barton County Sheriff's Office was notified that Crawford County Deputies were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle with a male subject who had felony warrants.

Deputies responded to the area as they entered Missouri and joined the pursuit at 160 Highway and NN Highway. The pursuit lasted for approximately 1hour reaching speeds in excess of 100mph at times. Several times the suspect forced motorist off the roadway. Deputies pursued the vehicle for approximately 37miles, just with in Barton County. The pursuit later ended in a bean field off O Highway in rural Barton County. Deputies were able to take one male and one female in to custody. They were identified as Justin Cochran (29) and Victoria Herring (22) both from Pittsburg Kansas.

Deputies transported both individuals to the Barton County Jail where they were placed on a 24hr hold for investigation. Barton County will be pursuing charges on the Missouri side to include Assault on LEO 2nd Degree, Resisting arrest/ detention/ stop by fleeing and Tampering 1st Degree. Kansas will also be filing charges for the charges that occurred in Kansas.

We also want to apologize to the citizens of Barton County for the reckless driving Justin Cochran demonstrated. Also, the damage he done to citizens yards and fields. There is no place for a person like Justin Cochran in our County and we will do everything within our power to keep people like him from destroying our County.

Chief Deputy
Justin Ehrsam



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