Obituary - Jacqueline Faye Maxine Love

Jacqueline Faye Maxine Carter Love, 84, left this earthly world on September 28, 2021 at KU Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on July 11, 1937 in Mishawaka, Indiana to William L. Carter and Mary E. (Quier) Carter.

Jacquie was the middle child of 13 brothers and sisters. Their family was very close; her sisters were her best friends all through her life. Jacquie had an infectious laugh and was loved to be around people and loved to dance. But most of all she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In 2017 Jacquie moved to Missouri to live with her daughter and quickly became a snapchat sensation in videos made with her granddaughter Amy. She made many friends while in Missouri. She attended the races to watch her grandson race and attended the high school football games. Jacquie quickly became an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan, she loved her Mahomie, and stayed loyal to her favorite college team, Notre Dame. She enjoyed her monthly domino games with her granddaughter Shannon and watched great grandsons swim meets on you tube.

Preceding Jacquie in death was her son, Mark, her son-in-law, Chris, and her brothers, Billy, George, and Gene. Waiting for her at her place at the heavenly table were her sisters, Iris, Elnora, Vernie, Betty, Mary, Zelda and Marcie.

She is survived by her daughter, Shelly (Mikki); daughter of her heart, Helen; granddaughters, Shannon, Amy (JR), Regina (TJ); grandson, Mark; great-grandchildren, Jaren, Carter, Preston, Silas, Camdynn, Olivia, Alicia, and Kava. She is also survived by her brothers, Walt, and Nick (Vickie).

Jacquie was the light in our lives that kept us strong. We will miss her every day of the rest of our lives. Godspeed mama, I will miss you every day until I get my place at that table.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

She will be cremated and planted as a pink dogwood tree as was her wish. Any donations can be made in her name to the American Cancer society in care of the funeral home

Ballard R-2 School District Student of the Month

The Ballard R-2 School District is pleased to be working in conjunction with the Adrian Optimist Club to honor a Student of the Month for the 2021-22 school year.

Student of the Month is selected by the staff of the Ballard R-2 School District using the following criteria: attendance, attitude towards others and school, behavior, leadership, and improvement in or maintenance of good grades, and this month, friendliness.

The Student of the Month for September is seventh grader, Olivia Porter, the daughter of Jacque and Gary Hill and Jesse Porter.
At School, Olivia enjoys being a part of the junior high volleyball team.

Olivia’s outside activities are; participating in the local 4-H, riding in the Semi, working her cattle, and swimming at her grandma’s.
Olivia’s plan for the future is to go to college at UCM to play volleyball.

The Ballard staff has said: “I have had the opportunity to see Olivia work and encourage her fellow classmates. The younger students look up to her for guidance and acceptance. She is a hard worker who always has a smile and shows kindness everyday”.

“Olivia always comes in with a smile, positive attitude, and demonstrates a desire to learn. She is an excellent example of showing kindness to others and is a positive role model for her peers. She sets a good example for others and encourages others to do the right thing. Olivia is a joy to have in class”.

Olivia’s inspirational quote is; “Good job, great try, you are doing a good job”!

For Olivia’s hard work in school, she is receiving a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks.”

Pictured: Principal Stephanie Nold and Olivia Porter

Obituary - Michael Keith Simmons

Michael Keith Simmons, age 75, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Michael's wishes were to be cremated. A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. A private family graveside service will be held at Englewood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to GVMH Hospice services and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Michael Keith Simmons was born on May 11, 1946 to Lawrence and Beulah (Foster) Simmons in Clinton, Missouri. Michael married Norma Kay Goth on July 31, 1969.

Michael loved fishing, hunting, and going to Branson, Missouri. His two grandsons were the apple of his eye. Michael was well known for being the Assistant Manager of Safeway and Golden Valley Country Market. He enjoyed softball games and was an umpire for many years.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Beulah Simmons, his sister in law Joan Simmons.

Among survivors is his loving wife Norma Simmons, his two children; Mike (Marlene) Simmons of Clinton, Missouri, Tina Simmons (Mike McAnelly) of Davenport, Iowa, two grandchildren; Hunter Simmons and Hayden Simmons of Clinton, Missouri, his siblings; Kelly (Breda) Simmons of Clinton, Missouri, Leroy (Evalee) Simmons of Clinton, Missouri, Kenneth Simmons of Holt Summit, Missouri, Mary (Bill) Boan of Clinton, Missouri and many nieces and nephews.

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

Obituary - James Aaron Garrison

James Aaron Garrison, 35, Nevada passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. James was born March 10, 1986 in Nevada to Michael Dean and Linda Gale (Brooks) Garrison.

James moved with his family at a young age to Columbia before moving back to Hume in rural Bates County in 1995. James had worked at 3M Nevada for the past 15 years. His hobbies included wood carving, wood working, was an avid book reader, he also enjoyed playing video games, as well as table top games. He loved getting together with family and going on float trips with them.

Survivors include his spouse, James Miller of the home; parents, Michael and Linda Garrison, Hume, MO; sister, Angela Quinn (Patrick), and their children, Hunter, Cheyenne, and Ember, of Monroe, GA; three brothers, Andrew Garrison, Nevada, Jonathan Garrison, Hume, and Samuel Garrison (Chelsie), Nevada.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Don Rice officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Dallas Donald Ross

Cremation memorial services for Dallas Ross will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation 1 - 2 p.m. Saturday prior to services at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Inurnment at the family farm at a later date. Contributions to the Adrian Restoration Branch. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Dallas Donald Ross, age 83 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, September 30, 2021 at his home in Butler. He was born January 22, 1938 to John Henson and Ivy Luby Tyler Ross in Paris, Tennessee.

Dallas is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jo Ann Ross of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Jo-Ellen “Jodi” Roberts of Hartville, Missouri; one son, John Alan Ross of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Betty Berry and husband Bo of Oak Grove, Missouri; a brother-in-law, Don Perrin of Independence, Missouri; four grandchildren, Kyrstin, JoLynn, Dallas and Denver; and two great-grandchildren, Alissa Jo and Aubrey Rayne. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John Ross, Jamie Ross and Lee Ross; and two sisters, Virginia Perrin and Daryl Conoley.

Experienced UCM Educator, Ann McCoy, Named College of Education Dean

WARRENSBURG, MO – Ann McCoy, Ph.D., a University of Central Missouri alumna with two UCM degrees, will be working to make a positive impact on the preparation of tomorrow’s teachers and school administrators as the new dean of the College of Education (COE). University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Phil Bridgmon, Ph.D., today announced McCoy’s appointment, continuing her service in the position in which she has served since May 2021 on an interim basis.

“Dr. McCoy has been an outstanding leader for many years and I am grateful she accepted the invitation to continue her service as dean of the College of Education,” Bridgmon said. “She cares deeply about our students and supporting our colleagues in their important work. She leads by example in her professionalism, service to others, and vision. Her ability to bring people together for a common purpose is extraordinary.”

Throughout her tenure at UCM, McCoy has touched the lives of students through her teaching in the classroom, while also utilizing her leadership skills in positions that included serving as a department and school chair, and most recently, associate dean.

“I am proud to be part of the College of Education and to work with the outstanding students and excellent faculty and staff who make up our college,” McCoy said in talking about her appointment. “I am excited about the opportunity to continue the work we have started in the COE to address our priorities of preparing for our national accreditation through the CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation), strengthening recruitment and retention, completing the program leadership/reorganization process, and finalizing our strategic plan.”

A longtime Clinton, Missouri resident, McCoy’s affiliation with UCM spans more than 40 years, beginning with her pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education and Mathematics, which she completed in 1983. This was followed by a Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction in 1988, followed by a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction – Mathematics Education from the University of Missouri – Kansas City in 2011.

After serving as an elementary and middle school mathematics teacher for Clinton Public Schools for approximately 22 years, McCoy came to UCM in 2006 as a visiting assistant professor of mathematics education in the School of Computer Science and Mathematics. She was promoted to associate professor in 2012 and climbed the faculty ranks to become a full professor in 2017, when she was serving in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education.

Her career at UCM since then has included serving as a program coordinator of mathematics education; coordinator of the K-12 and secondary teacher education programs; coordinator for the elementary mathematics specialist program; coordinator of the Bachelor of Science in Education for elementary grades 1-6 program; chair of the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education; chair of the School of Teaching and Learning; and associate dean for the College of Education.

Faculty Senate President Rene Burress, Ph.D., an associate professor who serves as library science and information services program coordinator, commented on McCoy’s appointment. She described her as a caring leader who is trusted by faculty members.

"When there are hard decisions to make, faculty can rest assured that Ann will make them with the best interest of students, faculty, and staff at the forefront of her thought process,” Buress said.

In addition to her work at UCM, McCoy has played a role in groups and other activities that have had a statewide impact on education. This includes her appointment from 2014 to 2016 to the Missouri Department of Higher Education’s Elementary Mathematics Standards Workgroup charged with drafting a new set of standards for elementary mathematics in Missouri. She has also presented workshops designed to help schools in communities such as Belton and Macon transition to Common Core Standards.

 

Henry County Health Center confirms 10 new positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation there are 10 new positive cases of COVID-19.

--Clinton-10
--Windsor-
--Deepwater-0
--Montrose-0
--Urich-
--Blairstown-0
--Calhoun-0
--Creighton-0
--Chilhowee (Henry County)-0
--Leeton-0

This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 2,857.

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.

Missouri fall foliage color show begins soon

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri’s hills might not be alive with the sound of music, but they soon will transition into a kaleidoscope of color. The foliage of trees, shrubs and vines is about to burst into its full glory.

Colors usually peak around the third weekend of October, but Mother Nature is a woman of mystery. “It’s always questionable until the last minute what will happen,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “Fall color is like Christmas morning. You don’t know if you are going to get an orange or a lump of coal in your stocking.”

Some years are better than others, but about once a decade colors really pop, and 2021 might be one of those years, Trinklein said.

Missouri’s size and diverse landscape make it possible to follow the color from one part of the state to the other. Color changes begin in northern Missouri and move south. Leaves of different deciduous woody plant species turn colors at different times. As a result, fall color in most parts of Missouri lasts from four to six weeks.

Sugar maples are the heavy hitters of fall foliage color. They burst with yellows, golds and reds along limestone bluffs bordering the Missouri River. Other species, such as hickories, yellow poplar and persimmon, light up the landscape with their lush yellows and golds. Not to be left out of the show, oaks add rustic reddish-browns for contrast.

Of course, the changing of leaves is not just for show. Leaf shedding is part of the dormancy process that helps trees survive winter, Trinklein said.

During the spring and summer, leaves make food for the trees. Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight to transform carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates such as sugars and starches through photosynthesis.

The shorter days of late summer trigger the dormancy process. A layer of cells called an “abscission layer” forms at the point where the leaf stem attaches to a branch or twig. Sugars, still manufactured by the leaf but blocked from leaving, turn into colorful pigments known as anthocyanins, which usually are red or purple.

In addition, chlorophyll starts to break down. That is when yellow and gold pigments called carotenoids get to shine. These pigments are present throughout the growing season but are masked by chlorophyll’s dark green color.

Leaf color intensity depends on temperature, light and the availability of water throughout the year. Color-watchers favor a steady supply of mild, sunny days and cool but not freezing nights for the best chance of fall brilliance. Leaves also need some moisture for colors to intensify.

Contrary to common belief, frost is not necessary for trees to begin their color show, Trinklein said. Early frosts may even tarnish leaf color.

What will this fall bring? The mystery is about to unfold as Mother Nature dances across Missouri with her paintbrush. “Whatever the outcome, fall leaf colors are a treat we are privileged to witness only once each year,” Trinklein said. “Therefore, take time to enjoy them.”

Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation’s regional fall colors reports at mdc.mo.gov/trees-plants/fall-color.