Friday, October 29, 2021
Colder weather right around the corner
Light rain will end from west to east today. Temperatures will fall into the low to mid 30s Saturday morning leading to areas of frost across eastern Kansas and western Missouri. A more widespread freeze is possible Tuesday morning.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Obituary - Jack “Jackie” M. Reynolds Jr.
Jack was born March 31,1954, in Windsor, Missouri to Jack Reynolds Sr., and Mary Jo “Embree” Reynolds.
Jack was in the Boy Scouts, achieved his Eagle and a member of the Mic-O-Say Tribe. He graduated from Clinton High class of 72. He started college and played football at the Southern Missouri State University, in Springfield, Missouri. And finished earning his Bachelor’s Degree at Central Missouri State University, in Warrensburg, Missouri.
Jack went to work for the State of Missouri with the Weights and Measures Department, then transferred to the Department of Agriculture, where he was a traveling Manager all over the state training new managers and filling in until new managers were hired. He retired at the age of 52.
Jack is survived by his niece, Macie J. Reynolds, and his nephew, Alex Reynolds-Stouts; friends, Roger High, and Tom Swartz; as well as many other friends.
Preceded by his parents, father, Jack Sr., and mother, Mary Jo Reynolds; and brother, Vance Reynolds.
Memorial Visitation at Consalus Funeral Home, on October 29, 2021, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Obituary - Donna Ilene Fisher
Despite not finishing high school, Donna went on to gain her LPN license and worked as a night-charge nurse in Girard, KS, while raising four little kids. Her interest in medicine remained throughout her life. She also enjoyed learning about history; anything “old” piqued her interest, collecting old cookbooks, traveling the U.S., watching scary movies, and baking and cooking for her family. She also enjoyed landscape painting and donated some of her work to support the Douglas County AIDS Project.
Donna married and later divorced Jim Kramer. Together they had four children: Tommy, Steven, Connie, and Shelley. In 1986, she married Raymond Fisher and moved to Moundville, Mo., where they created a home and many fond, family memories. He preceded her in death, as did her parents, two brothers, Paul Tyler and Larry Bolden, and two sisters, Dorothy Schultz and Bonnie Heaton, and a son, Tommy Kramer, in 2020.
Survivors include a son, Steven Kramer, Nevada Mo.; daughters Connie Wehmeyer (Mark), Mission Kansas; Shelley Morrison (Bob), Nevada Mo; a daughter-in-law Sandi Kramer, Nolanville TX; a stepdaughter, Kim Fisher Newell (Troy), Denver Co.; nine grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. A brother, Bill Bolden (Casey), Fort Scott, Ks and a sister, Laura Deen, Georgia, and several nieces and nephews in the Fort Scott area.
Donna will be laid to rest during a graveside service on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 11:00 AM. at the Prescott Cemetery, Prescott, KS. Friends and family are invited to attend. In place of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society can be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Nevada man injured in Jasper County crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Freightliner driven by 43 year old Ismail Adam of Largo, Florida failed to yield and pulled into the path of the 2019 Dodge Ram driven by 29 year old Kevin D. Henry of Nevada, Missouri.
Mr. Henry sustained moderate injuries and he was transported by EMS to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri for treatment.
View crash report below:
Obituary - Faye McKee
Faye was born on March 22, 1950, at a neighbor's house, en route to the hospital in Adrian, Missouri. Her parents, Walter and Beulah Hartsell, named her Naomi Faye, but from an early age, she was always called Faye or - by her brothers - Sis. As a girl, she helped out on her family's farm, and in 1968 she graduated from Adrian High School. In 1970, she married Roger McKee, and they started their life together in Butler, Missouri. Faye worked for the Missouri Department of Social Services in the Family Support Division starting in 1969 and retired in 2006. As a Methodist minister's wife, she lived in Lockwood, Wheaton and Archie, before retiring in Carthage.
Faye is survived by her husband Roger; two daughters, D'Lisa and Katie; grandson, Callen Robert; brothers, Eddie (Carolyn) and Tony; step-mother, Wilma Hartsell; brothers-in-law, Duane (Betty) and Jerry; sisters-in-law, Zelda (Wesley) and Linda, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Beulah Hartsell; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Rita Hartsell; brother-in-law, Charles Cole; sister-in-law, Sherryl McKee, and nephews Kelly McKee, Kevin Coleman and Corwin Coleman.
Faye was known among her family and friends as a compassionate and loving person who was always taking care of others, and she leaves a legacy of the many lives she touched through her generosity and kindness. One of her best loved acts of care was the countless cinnamon rolls and loaves of bread that she regularly baked and gave away to family, friends and neighbors. Faye participated in a number of New York Says Thank You mission trips across the Midwest, and was part of the group who helped repair the tattered US flag now on display in the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. Faye was a regular blood donor who donated until she was no longer able to, and was also a regular financial contributor to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Rainbow Network.
Faye was active in her church community, and had a passion for service that included many years as an active member of the United Methodist Women. She was involved in local units wherever she and Roger served, in the Lakes, Heartland South, and Southwest districts. She held many offices in these districts, including serving as district president of the Southwest district. Her service included many trips to participation in the School of Christian Missions, Legislative Event, Missouri Conference Meetings, as well as the UMW National Assembly. In addition to the UMW, she also loved teaching youth Sunday School classes and quilting with various church quilting groups.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2021 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, Missouri. The family requests that masks be worn in attendance.
Faye always said that she wanted her flowers before she died so she could enjoy them.
Therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Rainbow Network in Faye's memory.
Obituary - Thelma Nadine Shoemaker
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with visitation from 1:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service. Cremation to follow with a graveside service on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Peaceful Home Cemetery in Lowry City, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Diabetes Association and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com
Thelma was born on July 10th 1946 in Independence, Missouri where she was raised by her amazing parents, Lenora and George Godfrey, with love and great family values along with her five siblings. Thelma loved the life of a teenager, going to dances and hanging out with friends and family always laughing and having a great time!! Thelma was heaven sent to most everyone she met; always had great advice and just her calm loving personality could put you at ease.
Thelma met Douglas Shoemaker in the summer of 1964 and by September 5th they were engaged, Doug knew by then he had met a true angel. They were married on June 6th 1965 and started their journey as man and wife. Thelma’s passion moved on from that teenage life to her new life of marriage and motherhood and this is where she found her true happiness!! If there was anything Thelma was put on this earth for, it was definitely being a mother!! Thelma’s life was dedicated to her children and their happiness and making sure they knew how much she loved them. Thelma especially loved her role as a Nana. She deeply loved her family including all her extended family. She has touched the lives of so many with her unconditional love, generosity and kindness. She always spoke the words of advice, “Life is a journey, it’s up to you to write it.”
Thelma truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures which brought great joy to Thelma. She had the ability to find happiness in her daily activities such as riding the side by side through the woods and enjoying nature to watching over her great grandchildren.
The love in Thelma drew her to a career in nursing, which needless to say Thelma was the best!! Thelma spent the last 30 years of her nursing career at Truman Lake Manor, where she enjoyed helping and working with the elderly. It suited her servant heart. This world is truly a less of a place without Thelma.
Thelma will be remembered and cherished by her surviving children; her son Brentt Shoemaker and wife Tina of the home, daughters, Tonie Buttera of Clinton, Missouri, Aurora Heckle and husband David of Plattsburg, Missouri, 10 Grandchildren; Dalton Shoemaker, Cierra Shoemaker, Mackenzy Shoemaker, Gabrielle Shoemaker, Kyle Buttera, Kendra King, Seth Heckle, Hallie Settles, Trenton Ford, Autumn Ford, 5 great grandchildren; Paisliye Carlino, Sophia Carlino, Vivian Buttera, Kaydence Buttera, Tyson King, 2 brothers; George Godfey of Independence, Missouri, Jerry Godfrey of Stover, Missouri, 3 sisters; Marian Peterson of Cameron, Missouri, Margie Marley of Kansas City, Missouri, Linda Ford of Iconium, Missouri.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Shoemaker, sister-in-law’s; Donna Godfrey, Ethal Godfrey, brother-in- law’s; Charles Shoemaker and Emery Ford, her parents Lenora and George Godfrey.
You will forever be missed mom!! We love you with all our hearts!!
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
Thelma was born on July 10th 1946 in Independence, Missouri where she was raised by her amazing parents, Lenora and George Godfrey, with love and great family values along with her five siblings. Thelma loved the life of a teenager, going to dances and hanging out with friends and family always laughing and having a great time!! Thelma was heaven sent to most everyone she met; always had great advice and just her calm loving personality could put you at ease.
Thelma met Douglas Shoemaker in the summer of 1964 and by September 5th they were engaged, Doug knew by then he had met a true angel. They were married on June 6th 1965 and started their journey as man and wife. Thelma’s passion moved on from that teenage life to her new life of marriage and motherhood and this is where she found her true happiness!! If there was anything Thelma was put on this earth for, it was definitely being a mother!! Thelma’s life was dedicated to her children and their happiness and making sure they knew how much she loved them. Thelma especially loved her role as a Nana. She deeply loved her family including all her extended family. She has touched the lives of so many with her unconditional love, generosity and kindness. She always spoke the words of advice, “Life is a journey, it’s up to you to write it.”
Thelma truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures which brought great joy to Thelma. She had the ability to find happiness in her daily activities such as riding the side by side through the woods and enjoying nature to watching over her great grandchildren.
The love in Thelma drew her to a career in nursing, which needless to say Thelma was the best!! Thelma spent the last 30 years of her nursing career at Truman Lake Manor, where she enjoyed helping and working with the elderly. It suited her servant heart. This world is truly a less of a place without Thelma.
Thelma will be remembered and cherished by her surviving children; her son Brentt Shoemaker and wife Tina of the home, daughters, Tonie Buttera of Clinton, Missouri, Aurora Heckle and husband David of Plattsburg, Missouri, 10 Grandchildren; Dalton Shoemaker, Cierra Shoemaker, Mackenzy Shoemaker, Gabrielle Shoemaker, Kyle Buttera, Kendra King, Seth Heckle, Hallie Settles, Trenton Ford, Autumn Ford, 5 great grandchildren; Paisliye Carlino, Sophia Carlino, Vivian Buttera, Kaydence Buttera, Tyson King, 2 brothers; George Godfey of Independence, Missouri, Jerry Godfrey of Stover, Missouri, 3 sisters; Marian Peterson of Cameron, Missouri, Margie Marley of Kansas City, Missouri, Linda Ford of Iconium, Missouri.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Shoemaker, sister-in-law’s; Donna Godfrey, Ethal Godfrey, brother-in- law’s; Charles Shoemaker and Emery Ford, her parents Lenora and George Godfrey.
You will forever be missed mom!! We love you with all our hearts!!
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
Dear Miami R-1 Parents and Guardians
Today, October 28, 2021, Miami R-1 Administration was made aware of a threat made by a student. Immediate action was taken to insure the safety of students and staff. Law enforcement was contacted and the situation was addressed. At no time, today, were any students or staff in immediate danger.
The safety of our students and staff and the ability to provide a safe learning environment continues to be our number one priority.
Sincerely,
Dr. Daniel Johnson
Superintendent
Dr. Daniel Johnson
Superintendent
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