Obituary - Maynard M. Miller

Maynard M. Miller, 91, of Nevada, MO passed away on October 12, 2021. He was born June 19, 1930 in Waterloo, IA to Clyde and Belle Miller. He grew up trick riding and trick roping in the Clyde Miller Rodeo Company, owned and operated by his parents, traveling and performing throughout the country. Maynard wore many hats in the rodeo business from the pickup man to the livestock foreman. On August 30, 1950 he and Doris England were married on horseback during the rodeo in Ottawa, KS. They had both performed in the Clyde Miller Rodeo for many years. Their life together entailed farming and ranching until they owned and operated Miller's Dari Drive Inn in Rich Hill, MO for 13 years. 

Cowboy life called once again and after selling the drive inn, Maynard managed a cattle ranch in Camp Point, IL and from there went on to become an independent sales representative in the western industry, selling saddles, tack, buckles and cowboy hats to western stores throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. He retired from sales life as one of the top salesman for Circle Y Saddle Co.

Maynard was an avid sports fan from professional sports to high school sports. He loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren compete in sports. He also enjoyed playing cards and always anticipated his weekly card game with a foursome of close friends.

In addition to Doris, his wife of 71 years, he is survived by his daughters, Melinda Gates (Bill) of Nevada, Jan Reed (Denny) of Rich Hill, Joy Tudor (Jack) of Nevada and Vickie Robinson of St Louis; six grandchildren, Tyson Beshore (Kristy) of Nevada, Tiffany Myers (Tom) of Pittsburg, KS, Derek Reed (Maureen) of Lee's Summit, Dane Reed (Danielle) of Lee's Summit, Wes Osbourn of Houston, TX and Jill Barrett (Seth) of Nevada; eight great grandchildren, Calli and Cade Beshore, Logan and Addy Myers, Charlie and Lanie Reed, Jocelyn and James Reed and one soon to arrive great granddaughter, River Barrett. He is also survived by his brother, Mark Miller (Harva) of Nevada and sister-in-law Alice England of Ottawa, KS and many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, brother Clyde W Miller, sister Maxine Ruesink, and several sisters and brothers in law; Jean Miller, Gordon Ruesink, JW England, Francis and Irene Klink, Betty and Jack Grider, Ray and Blondie Killgore.

Maynard will be cremated and there will be no services. The family suggests memorials to the Nevada R5 Foundation, Marsha Hooper, 811 W Hickory, Nevada, MO 64772 to be used per Maynard's wishes.

Obituary can be seen at: midlandcremation.com Condolences can be sent to: PO Box 266, Nevada, MO 64772

Police searching for burglary suspect in Henry County

The Henry County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate a while male with short black hair, black jeans, black shirt and a backpack that fled from a burglary on T Highway in rural southern Henry County.

The subject may have been picked up by a female in a white Ford Escort which was last seen going west on SW CR 430 towards Montrose.

If you see anything suspicious in this area please contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 660) 885-7021.

Obituary - Richard Edward DeFries

Richard Edward DeFries, age 74, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A prayer service will follow at the funeral home at 5:00 p.m.

Richard was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 15, 1946 to Richard Edwin DeFries and Thelma (Cosgrove) DeFries. After graduating high school, Richard served his country in the United States Navy from July 30, 1965 to May 23, 1969. In the late fall of 1968 he was joined in marriage with his wife, Linda (Tannery) on November 30th in Kansas City, Missouri. Their union was blessed with two children. Richard worked most of his life as a painter, paper hanger & 6 years as business agent. He was a retired member of District Council #3 Painters Union & worked in the retirees club. In life Richard enjoyed fishing, camping, drawing, painting, growing plants, helping others and making those around him laugh

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Thelma DeFries.

He is survived by his wife of over fifty-two years, Linda DeFries; son, Mark DeFries (Monica); daughter Sara Chaney (Brian); three sisters, Patricia Clingenpeel, Carol Moore, and Diane Russell; two brothers, James DeFries and George DeFries; three grandchildren, Destiny Day (Aaron), Breanna Chaney; and Dalton DeFries; and two great grandchildren, Adelynn and Jensen.

Per the family’s request, please do not send flowers, instead consider a contribution in Richard’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or the City Union Mission at www.cityunionmission.org

Obituary - George Junior Williams

George Junior Williams, 71, of La Cygne, Kansas died at 2:39 am, Monday, October 11, 2021 at Promise Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas.

He was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 7, 1949, the son of Loren "Lee" and Ruby M. (Eiserman) Williams. He married Linda Kay (Stokes) Grizzle on April 2, 1979 in Miami, Oklahoma. He worked for Wade's Quarries as a heavy equipment operator from 1975 to the early 1990s. He had to retire due to health issues.

He enjoyed getting of the house, taking road trips. He enjoyed fishing for bass, catch and release only. He enjoyed riding his three wheel bicycle until he could no longer do that. Connie, Bonnie and Gale are grateful to George for being there when they needed him most.

George was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Linda on December 18, 2014; one son, David Williams; one brother, Michael Williams.

Survivors include, two sons, Gale Grizzle (Jennifer) and John Williams (Janice); three daughters, Connie Curnette, Bonnie LaFoe (Michael), and Sharon Phillips (Steve); two brothers, Ernie Williams and Norman Williams; four grandchildren, Kyle Grizzle, Adam Grizzle, Amanda Curnutte, and Kayla Curnutte; four great-grandchildren, Allie, Andie, Bishop and Raven.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 15, 2021 at Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel at 2:30 pm. Burial will follow in La Harpe Cemetery, La Harpe, Kansas. The family suggests contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Association for Low Income Families. On line condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Robert "Bobby" Sherman Cameron

Robert "Bobby" Cameron, 69 of Cole Camp Missouri passed away October 2, 2021 at his home in Cole Camp. Cremation with private family inurnment in Cole Camp Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Robert "Bobby" Sherman Cameron was born June 25, 1962 in Smithville, Missouri to Sherman and Betty McClary Cameron. Bobby was the second child of eleven born to his parents. He attended Nowlin Junior High, but had to quit during the 9th grade to assist the family financially due to his mother's health.

On July 3, 1980 Bobby was united in marriage to Linda Beversten, and adopted her three boys, Richard, John, and Dan. He was exceptionally talented and could do anything he set his mind to, welding, auto repair, heating, and cooling, ceramic tile, and roofing, just to mention a few. Each one he did quite well. Bobby was also an avid fisherman, always bringing home strings of fish.

Bobby was preceded in death by his grandparents, mother and father, his sister Theresa Miller, nephew Joshua Cameron, niece Brandy Pitchell and granddaughter Kimberly Cameron. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Linda Cameron, sons Richard, John, and Dan, six grandchildren, Jennifer, Zachary, Jessica, Breanna, Reanna, and Ruger, and two great-grandchildren, Ryder and Brennen. He also leaves behind nine siblings, Ricky, Linda, Steve, Sharon, Sandy, Danny, Vicki, Donna, and Don, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Nutrition Studio Moves to New Location

IT'S OFFICIAL the Nutrition Studio has taken up new residence at 203 S. Orange St. in Butler and the Chamber of Commerce helped commemorate with a ribbon cutting. Shown left to right: Rylee McBrayer, Jessika Blaser, Chamber member Cindy Carrillo, Amber Downey, Alexis Pelfrey, Amber Rusow, April Morrow, Heather Agnew, Hayleigh Jackson, Chamber member Cheyenne Burton and Chamber Executive Director Barbara Lawrence. 

Miami County Kansas Sheriffs Office Wanted Wednesday

Obituary - Susan Krouch

Susan “Susie” Krouch (Van Arsdale), 82, of Nevada, Missouri, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 10, 2021, at Nathan Richard Health Care Center following a short stay for Skilled Nursing services.

Susan was born September 23, 1939, as the Great depression was ending, and the sparks were beginning to start the flames of World War II. Susie was born to middle aged parents Donald N. Van Arsdale and Virginia Van Arsdale (Robinson). She was born in Omaha, Nebraska. She had two brothers Charles, 15 and James, 13 at the time when she was born.

Susie was raised where the family resided in Beatrice, Nebraska. She was baptized at the family church, Christ Church Episcopal, in Beatrice on March 23, 1940. When she was six years old, her father bought a farm, “Breadtray”, near Lampe, Missouri on the White River and the family later moved to Springfield, Missouri. Both brothers had left home by that time and were serving in the military during WWII. Susie and her friends enjoyed many summers and vacations at Breadtray where the White River became Table Rock Lake. Over the past 50 plus years there has been many family trips to that area that always included a reminiscing drive to Breadtray.

Susie attended Rountree Grade School, Jarrett Middle School and Central High School in Springfield. She graduated from Park View High School in Springfield, Missouri in 1957. She was a member of the first graduating High School class from Parkview. She always enjoyed attending the High School Class Reunions over the past years.

Following High School, Susie attended Gulf Park College for Women in Gulfport, Mississippi. The college sponsored a European Touring Trip and Susie and her mother traveled through Holland, France, Germany and Italy in a VW Motor van with other students, her teacher and guide. Susie also traveled to Yellowstone National Park for two summers of 1959 and 1960 where she worked as a “Hash Hussie” at Mammoth Lodge in Yellowstone. She talked about that adventure numerous times over the years.

She then attended College at Missouri University in Columbia, Missouri. She became a Chi Omega sister and graduated with an undergraduate degree in education. She then traveled west towards Denver, Colorado with a friend to start her teaching career.

Susie taught at a school in the Denver suburbs for two years. Her roommate set her up on a blind date to the Denver Stock Show with her eventual husband, James “Jim” W Krouch. She was impressed with his knowledge of the stockyard. Many weekends were spent on the road to Cheyenne, WY to visit Jim and his family and they eventually became engaged.

Susie and Jim were married in Evergreen, Colorado on August 21, 1965. They were married for 52 years before Jim’s unexpected passing in March of 2017. Susie taught 5th grade for the Laramie County School District in Cheyenne, WY for several years but retired from teaching when they had children. They had 2 children Kevin James Krouch and Kathleen Grace Evans (Krouch).

Susie spent many years involved in many different activities over the years. She belonged to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church for many years. She managed the St. Mark’s Clothes Hanger, served on the Altar Guild and ECW. Susie and Jim later converted to Catholicism and attended St. Mary’s Cathedral in Cheyenne, Wyoming starting in 2006.

Susie was a 39-year Member of PEO. She joined PEO Chapter S of Cheyenne, WY and later became a member of PEO Chapter DW of Nevada, Missouri when she relocated. She served every position of PEO except Treasurer. Susie belonged to the Cheyenne Women’s Civic League and enjoyed making things for their yearly Christmas House. She was also famous for her bakery foods and won many blue ribbons at the county fair for her baked breads. She was a lap swimmer who went and swam every morning before dawn at the Cheyenne Municipal Pool. She became part of the “pool pals” group who had spent time swimming together every morning for over 20 years. She also spent time volunteering with Jim as a pink lady at the Cheyenne Regional Hospital gift shop and front desk.

Susie and Jim spent their retired years traveling together with an RV across the country. They traveled to see friends and family in Missouri, Arizona, New Mexico, Illinois, and traveled as far as Oregon with the many adventures. They spent lots of time with their son Kevin in the Saratoga area in the Rocky Mountains camping. Susie moved to Nevada, Missouri in November of 2018 to live closer to her daughter Katie and her grandchildren and great grandchild. She attended St Mary’s Catholic Church and attended Alter Guild meetings. She had wonderful neighbors in her new Stonegate community.

Susie was preceded by death by her loving husband James Krouch, grandson Brandan Evans, brother Charles Van Arsdale, parents Donald and Virginia Van Arsdale. Susie is survived by her two Children: son Kevin J. Krouch, Cheyenne, Wy, and daughter Kathleen G Evans, Nevada, MO. Her three grandchildren Christopher A Evans, Kansas City, MO, Bradley A Evans, who is serving in the US Air Force, Oahu, HI, and David A Evans, Nevada, MO. Great Grandson Jace L. Gray-Evans of Nevada, MO. She is also survived by her brother James Van Arsdale of Grayslake, IL, niece Janet Van Arsdale of Highwood, IL, Niece Elizabeth Van Arsdale of Highwood, IL, Nephew Hugh Van Arsdale of Grayslake, IL, and nephew Donald Van Arsdale and Mary Van Arsdale of Maggie Valley, NC and 2 great nieces Karen Van Arsdale of Copenhagen, Denmark, and Renee Van Arsdale, of Seattle, WA.

An Ecumenical Service for the deceased will be held on Wednesday, October 27th at 6:00 p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO with visitation following from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. A funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 10:30 am at Catholic Cathedral of St. Mary in Cheyenne, WY with an inurnment service to follow at the St. Mary’s Columbarium. A light lunch will be served following the inurnment for family and close friends. Cremation is under the care of Ferry Funeral home, Nevada, Missouri.

Condolences may be offered to the family on-line at ferryfuneralhome.com. You may send flowers, or in lieu of sending flowers donations may be sent in Susie’s honor to: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 330 N Main, Nevada, MO 64772 or to Cathedral of St. Mary, 2107 Capital Ave, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001.