Obituary - Verda Bernice Day

Verda Bernice Day, age 96, died peacefully on October 15, 2021 at Northridge Village in Ames, Iowa. Verda was born on April 18, 1925, in Cass County, Missouri, the daughter of Theron A. Peterson and Grace V. (Kircher) Peterson.

Verda was raised on a dairy farm near East Lynne, and attended Lone Elm Elementary School through eighth grade, and Harrisonville High School, where she enjoyed playing basketball for the highly successful team. She met her husband-to-be, William M. (Bill) Day, at the University of Missouri during her freshman year there, and they were married September 2, 1943 in Columbia.

The Days lived in Advance and Washington, Missouri for several years where Bill taught Vocational Agriculture. From there they moved to a farm outside Harrisonville, and then to a home in Harrisonville, where they lived for 65 years. During that time Bill taught school and later sold Farm Bureau Life Insurance, while Verda raised their four sons. In 1963 Verda was appointed to the position of City Clerk of Harrisonville, serving in that position for 24 years. She was actively involved with professional organizations throughout her career, serving as President of the Missouri City Clerk and Finance Office Association in the early 1980s. She was a long-time member of the Progressive Priscillas Extension/Homemakers Club and the Harrisonville Lions Club. Verda was an active member of the Harrisonville United Methodist Church, having sung in the choir, participated in United Methodist Women, and “The Bible Class” Sunday School class.

Verda was recognized for her service to the community by being named Harrisonville Citizen of the Year in 1991. She was inducted into the Harrisonville High School Wall of Fame in 2008. Verda loved the Lord with all her heart, and that love was reflected in the way she lived.

Verda is survived by sons Russell (Ann) Day of Cumming, GA; David (Karen) Day of Kansas City, MO; Steven (Vicki) Day of Shawnee, KS; and Alvin (Dixie) Day of Ames, IA; eight grandchildren (Scott, Chris, Mike, Mary, Travis, Jon, Kelly, and Jamie); and 19 great-grandchildren; and many friends. Her husband Bill and her brother John David (J.D.) Peterson, and one grandchild, Lori Day, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held at the Dickey Funeral home in Harrisonville on Tuesday, October 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services will be at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 20, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville following the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to the Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation.

Amish buggy struck in hit and run accident in Cedar County

On October 16th around 8:15 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cedar County along with Cedar County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a hit and run accident involving a Amish buggy and a vehicle that fled the scene.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred on MO 97 about 7 miles north of Jerico Springs, Missouri when a Amish buggy driven by 23 year old Johnny C. Schwartz of El Dorado Springs, Missouri was stuck from behind by a unknown vehicle who fled the scene of the accident.

A passenger in the buggy 18 year old Elizabeth A. Schwartz of El Dorado Springs, was airlifted to Mercy Hospital in Springfield in serious condition.

There is no description of the vehicle that fled the scene at this time.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210541201

This Has Been Update:

https://www.midamericalive.com/2021/10/update-police-searching-for-red-truck.html

Cass County man seriously injured in Henry County crash

On October 17th around 7:20 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Route Z at NN Highway in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2009 Toyota driven by 55 year old Grieg E. Engle of Cleveland, Missouri crested a hill and struck a cow.

Mr. Engle sustained serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210541779

Homicide Investigation in Pittsburg Kansas

MEDIA RELEASE

Homicide Investigation
Released by Lt. Rebekah Lynch
October 16, 2021 - 8:53 PM

On October 16, 2021 at approximately 6:22 p.m., officers with the Pittsburg Police Department were called to 415 S. Broadway St. Apt. 15, for a female subject lying on the floor of the apartment, bleeding. The caller reported finding the door to the apartment open and seeing the female lying on the floor. Police and EMS responded to the scene and the female was pronounced deceased.

This incident is being treated as a homicide investigation. Police believe this is an isolated incident. The investigation into this incident is ongoing at this time.

UPDATE MEDIA RELEASE
Homicide Investigation
October 17, 2021 – 4:30 AM
Released by Lt. Rebekah Lynch

Investigation into this homicide has led to the positive identification of the victim as 18- year-old Jase Elizabeth Delich, of Pittsburg. Evidence located at the crime scene indicates Miss Delich was shot with a handgun.

Through review of surveillance footage in the area, combined with witness interviews, investigators were able to quickly identify the shooting suspect as 23-year-old Bri’yon Ezra Baker, of Tennessee. Information gathered indicated Baker was likely on foot in the area with no transportation.

On October 17, 2021 at approximately 12:00 a.m., Baker was located by police walking in the area of 16th Street and Joplin Street and was quickly detained; he was found to be in possession of a handgun. He was brought to the police department for questioning. Baker was subsequently arrested for 2nd Degree Murder and transported to the Crawford County Jail where he is being held in lieu of a $1,000,000 bond.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this incident, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or at our tip line, 620-231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

Stolen vehicle in Linn County Kansas

STOLEN VEHICLE: 2002 CHEVROLET 1500 SILVERADO, TAG 169PHB, GOLD IN COLOR. BLACK LADDER RACK AND BLACK CATTLE GUARD ON FRONT.

THE TRUCK HAS TINTED WINDOWS, SILVER TOOLBOX IN THE BACK, MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS AND A CAR SEAT IN THE MIDDLE BACK SEAT, THE VEHICLE WAS LAST SEEN AT 2200HRS LAST NIGHT DATE 10/16/2021.

IF LOCATED CONTACT LINN COUNTY SHERIFF'S
OFFICE.

Obituary - Ronald Gene Brewer

Ronald Gene Brewer, 68, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to “Make a Wish” Foundation c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Blaser's sweep cinnamon roll contest at Butler Hucksters Day

A big congratulations to Drake Blaser of Butler who won 1st place in the Butler Hucksters Day Cinnamon Roll Contest. 

Drake won first place with his caramel apple cinnamon rolls and sister Lola Blaser who got 2nd place with cherry cobbler cinnamon rolls!!

Thank you to all the contestant we look forward to this event next year! - photo submitted.

Butler Hucksterday day baby contest results

The Butler Hucksterday Baby contest was held this chilly morning around 10:00 a.m. on the historic Butler square. We would like to thank all the parents and children that registered and attended this event: 

Results:

0-6 Months:

1st Place - Hazel McCanles 

2nd Place - Kennedy Hill

7-12 Months:

1st Place - Myra Behringer 

2nd Place - Jaylah King

13-24 Months:

1st Place - Roselyn Diehl

2nd Place - Ethan Davis 

25-36 Months:

1st Place - Gordon Ray