Obituary - Lonnie Ray Griffitt

Lonald "Lonnie" Ray Griffitt, age 53, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Bothwell Regional in Sedalia, Missouri. We will celebrate his life with a visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. 

Followed by a graveside service at 11:30 AM at Bethlehem Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to Bethlehem Cemetery and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Lonnie was born in Clinton, Missouri on September 16, 1968 to Fredrick (Sonny) and Barbara (Bobbie) Griffitt. He lived his whole life in Clinton, Missouri. Lonnie was a beloved son, brother, partner, uncle, nephew and friend. If you knew Lonnie you would know his passion was farming. You could always find him on the farm with his brother and best friend, Randy. 

Lonnie was quite the character. He loved being ornery but would always lend a helping hand if you were in need. He will truly be missed by all of his family and friends.

Lonnie was preceded in death by his grandparents Fred and Helen Griffitt, Edgar William and Bessie Taft, his parents Fredrick (Sonny) and Barbara (Bobbie) Griffitt and a half-brother Gene Jerome.

Lonnie is survived by his partner, Shelly Bath, two brothers: Randy Griffitt of Clinton, Missouri, Donnie Griffitt of Clinton, Missouri, two sisters: Connie Russell (Jeff) of Oak Grove, Missouri, and Kristy Brzuchalski (Gary) of Clinton, Missouri, one sister-in-law, Debbie Jerome of Blairstown, Missouri, five nieces: Abbie, Jessica, Michelle, Chelsea and Madison, four nephews: Jesse, Fred, Taylor and Blake and numerous other family and friends.

Thank you all for the kind words and prayers as we mourn the loss of a very special man.

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

Stockton man killed in Cedar County fatality accident

On November 3rd around 7:44 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cedar County along with Cedar County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle semi truck accident on Route J around 7 miles north of Stockton.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2007 Kenworth T800 driven by 57 year old Clayton M. Hibbard of Stockton, Missouri ran off the roadway, struck a fence, utility pole and several trees. The vehicle then caught fire.

Mr. Hibbard was pronounced dead on the scene of this accident and he was transported by the Cedar County Coroners Office to Bland-Brumback Funeral Home in Stockton. 

This is Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 118th Fatality of the year 2021.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210572032

Harrisonville man injured in semi truck accident in Henry County

On November 3rd around 9:15 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on V Highway and CR NE 300 in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2014 Kenworth driven by 20 year old Shane A. Jackson of Harrisonville, Missouri ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned.

Mr. Jackson sustained minor injuries and he was transported to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton for treatment.

The semi truck was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by Deepwater Tow.

View crash report below: 

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210572186

Obituary - Betty June Teevan

Betty June Teevan, age 96 of Grandview, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Coronation of Our Lady Parish, 13000 Bennington Ave., Grandview, Missouri 64030. A Rosary will be said at 10:45 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Betty will then be laid to rest at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Raytown, Missouri.

Betty was born in Kansas City, Missouri and attended Center School District graduating in 1943 with perfect attendance from kindergarten through 12th grade walking to and from school every day. She worked at Pratt Whitney during WWII making parts for airplanes. She also worked at Blaylock’s Drug Store where she met her husband of seventy-two years, Ben. Betty stopped working to raise her three children until 1968 when she went to work for the Grandview School District until retiring in 1991. In life Betty loved gardening, flower arranging, painting, and making crafts with Ben.

Betty leaves behind her husband Bernard Teevan; son, Jim Teevan (Jean) of Belton, Missouri; daughters Teresa Teevan of Denver, Colorado and Tammy Russo (Mike) of Belton, Missouri; four grandchildren, Tonya Bray of Olathe, Kansas, Terra Huffman of Lake Winnebago, Missouri, Brooke Woodard of Belton, Missouri, and Benjamin Teevan of Denver, Colorado; five great grandchildren, Zane Huffman, Isabella Bray, Gage Brown, Lauren Wilczak, and Emily Huffman.

The family wishes to thank the Catholic Community Hospice for the loving and wonderful care they gave to Betty. Special thanks to Cassie, Katie, Shannon, Samantha, Bonnie, Andrea, Denise, Monteka, and Cathy Maple.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Ashcroft Outlines Changes to Candidate Filing Dates for General Municipal Election

***NEWS RELEASE***

Ashcroft Outlines Changes to Candidate Filing Dates for General Municipal Election

Jefferson City, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft wants Missourians to be aware of changes to opening and closing dates for candidate filing for the April 2022, General Municipal Election.

Candidate filing for the General Municipal Election, which includes school boards, municipalities, fire districts and other political subdivisions has been shortened by two weeks following the passage of House Bill 271.

The opening day for candidates to file will be December 7, 2021, at 8 a.m. and the filing period will close on December 28, 2021, at 5 p.m.

“Municipal elections, perhaps, are the most important,” said Ashcroft. “It’s always inspiring to see individuals willing to run for local office and serve the people in their local communities.

We want to make sure people are aware of this important deadline change.

Way to go Mrs. Johnson

Congratulations to Clinton High School Special Education teacher, Cherity Johnson who was recently elected as a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA) Central Region Board of Directors.

The Missouri State Teachers Association is a professional organization committed to educating students by protecting, supporting, and educating Missouri's educators.

Mrs. Johnson also serves as the President of the Clinton CTA (Community Teachers Association), a local affiliate of MSTA.

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Notice from the City of Butler

Butler R-5 Junior/ Senior High School Honor Roll 1st Quarter 21-22

Congratulations to the following Butler R-5 Junior/ Senior High School Honor Roll 1st Quarter 21-22!