Obituary - Vicki Sue Thornhill

Vicki Sue Thornhill, age 66, a resident of rural Mapleton, Kansas, died unexpectedly Friday, October 22, 2021, at her home. She was born February 19, 1955, in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Kenneth Adams and Violet McQuay Adams. Vicki had worked at the high school and also served as a bus drive for the Ballard, Missouri, school district. At the time of her death, she was serving in the same capacity for the Jayhawk Linn School District. 

She liked horses and dogs and also enjoyed going to auctions. Vicki loved her family and was always ready to go on an outing with them or to attend any of her grandchildren’s activities. While in Missouri, Vicki was a member of the Heart of Life Church in Adrian.

Survivors include her three children, Kenny Allen (Destiny) of Ft. Scott, Kansas, Rocky Wheeler (J.R.), of Butler, Missouri and Richie Allen (Aimee) of Mapleton, Kansas; a daughter-in-law, Ann Allen of Waukee, Iowa; sixteen grandchildren, Kolby Allen (Megan), Kori Belcher (Darren), Damon Allen (Torie), Austin Collins, Jordyn Allen, Savana Allen, Kailee Allen, Morgan Wheeler, Jailynn Wheeler, Garrett Allen, Jackson Allen, Kendall Earnest, Spencer Allen, Zoie Wheeler, Nellie Earnest and Kenadee Allen; and three great-grandsons, Atlas, Oliver and Gage with one more great-grandchild on the way. Also surviving is a step-son Jason Lewis and his family of the Florida Keys; a brother, Gary McQuay (Nyoka Simrell) and a sister, Sandra Dunfield (Lloyd) all of Nevada, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sons, Robert Garwood who died in infancy and Tony Allen.

Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 29th at the Community Christian Church. Burial will follow in the Centerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary - James "Jimmy" Leister

James "Jimmy" Leister, 57, of Amsterdam, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Butler Center Nursing and Rehab in Butler, MO. A Masonic service will be held at 11:30 am on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. A memorial service will follow. The family will receive friends 10:00-11:30am on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Jimmy was born on September 5, 1964 in Butler, Missouri to Mike and Linda (McGuire) Leister. Jimmy graduated from Miami High School in 1982. Following graduation, Jimmy worked various jobs before joining the Union as a laborer and operator. Jimmy married Shawna on July 12, 1986 in Nevada, MO. During this 25-year union, two daughters were born: Erika Jimmi and Somer Jo.

Jimmy was a member of the Amsterdam Masonic Lodge #141 AF&AM in Amsterdam, MO. He enjoyed farming until his health deteriorated in 2015. Jimmy also enjoyed playing slow-pitch softball, attending the Bates County fair with his daughters, avidly attending jackpot shows, and spent many days at the lake with his family and friends. Recently he enjoyed watching his grandchildren show 4H animals during the fair. He departed this life with his longtime best friend, Jimmy Booth, as his roommate.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his son, Blake Leister; parents, Mike and Linda Leister; brother, Jeff Leister; grandfather, Cotton McGuire; and grandparents, Clifford and Thelma Leister. He is survived by his daughters: Erika (Homer) Irwin of Hume, MO; and Somer (Luke) Leister of Grandview, MO; his sister, Jackie (Gary) Silvia of Williamsburg, VA; his brother, John (Sandi) Leister of Amsterdam, MO; sister-in-law, Beth Leister of Amsterdam, MO; six grandchildren: Lane, Kenzee, Kamee, Ava, Sophee, and Mia; as well as, many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces.

Woman arrested after showing bag of meth on recorded online jail visit

According to officials with the Sheriff’s Office, a Nevada resident is in custody after detectives with the Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant early Monday morning at a residence on N. Oak St in Nevada, MO. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said Investigators discovered video on the jails electronic visitation system, which is recorded. 

During the online recorded video visitation, the suspect showed a bag of drugs to an inmate in the jail. Detectives then located the address where the video was being recorded from. One suspect was arrested without incident and suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was located during the search. 

The suspect has been identified as 43-year-old Joyce Wyant of Nevada, Mo. Wyant was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance and Keeping or Maintaining a Public Nuisance. She’s being held at the Vernon County Jail with a $2,500 bond.

AHS Junior Caila McVey receives dual credit scholarship! Congratulations!!

From Adrian R-III:

Congratulations to Adrian R-3 Junior Caila McVey, recipient of the Fall 2021 University of Central Missouri dual credit scholarship.

Obituary - Donna Sue Kendrick

Donna Sue Kendrick, 81, Archie, MO, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Wellsville Retirement Community in Wellsville, KS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter.

Donna Sue was born July 26, 1940 in Warrensburg, MO, a daughter of Donald Clayton and Nellie Mae (Harding) Horn. She attended Archie schools from fourth grade through high school, graduating in 1958. Donna Sue also received an associate’s degree from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO. Donna married the love of her life, William “Bill” E. Kendrick on September 5, 1958 in Jefferson City, MO. They were blessed with three sons and many grandkids and great-grandkids. She had lived in Raytown, MO before moving back to Archie in 1962.

Donna Sue worked for Archie Public Schools as a secretary for 20 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Archie and also sang in the choir. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Sue wore many hats and did it with grace, love and kindness. She was a giver and shared a smile with everyone. She enjoyed her family and friends gatherings, playing cards, bowling, Snapchat, feeding any cat, dog or bird she could, road trips and slot machines.

Donna Sue was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister, Mary Horn. She is survived by her husband, William “Cape”, of the home; her three sons, Bill and Janetta Kendrick, Drexel, MO, Barry and Paula Kendrick, Camdenton, MO, and Brent Kendrick, Kansas City, MO; 6 grandkids, Scott and Ginna Kendrick, Thomas and Jill McCoy, Ben and Stephanie Hansen, Charles and Kelly Anderson, Kurtis and Kayla Weaver, Andrew and Brianna Bissell; and the cream of the crop, the great-grands, Madie, Aidan, Trevor, Lily, Chase, Sydney, Riley, Cora, Quinn and Charlie.

Bates County Democrats to Meet This Thursday

Help spread the word... The Bates County Democrats will be meeting this Thursday at noon at the Pennell on the northwest corner of the Butler square. 

Obituary - Joseph Samuel Duncan

Joseph Samuel Duncan, 86, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at his home in Nevada. Joe was born May 24, 1935 in Richards, MO to Dora and Roberta (Campbell) Duncan and was raised by his grandparents Joseph and Kate Duncan.. He was united in marriage to Beverly Kimmis Bradley on July 3, 1992 in Independence, MO and she survives of the home.

Joe was raised in Richards, MO and attended school there. Following his marriage to Beverly the couple made their home in Independence where Joe worked at Independence Power and Light as a mechanic until his retirement in 1997. At that time they moved to Walker, MO where they lived until coming to Nevada in 2011. He loved quail hunting, fishing, gardening, and was an avid reader of western books. He was a member of the Walker Christian Church where he sang in the choir. Joe loved to pick on people and was called onery, in the nicest way, by many. He especially loved his family, his friends, and his dog, Molly.

In addition to his wife Beverly, he is survived by four children: Stan Duncan, Morgan, TX, Larry Duncan (Jennifer), Grain Valley, MO, Jim Bradley (Libby), Kansas City, MO, Darren Bradley (Becky), Overland Park, KS; eight grandchildren, Stan Duncan, Jr., Brandy Lloyd, David Duncan, Nicole Taylor, Aaron Duncan, C.J. Bradley, Noelle Bradley, and Jake Bradley; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorveen Rowen, Texas. He was preceded in death by grandparents; parents; and his step father, Oral “Peanuts” Pennell; sister, Kathy; brother, Tom; and his beloved son, Bruce.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Walker Christian Church in Walker, MO with Pastor Tim Brewer officiating. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to the Nevada Public Library (for large print books) c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

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