Obituary - Emma June (Price) Croan

Emma June Croan, age 88, Mound City, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was born in Pawnee Station, Kansas on June 25, 1933 the daughter of George and Ruby Thompson Price. 

She graduated from Mound City High School in the Class of 1951. Emma was united in marriage to Lewis Croan on February 6, 1955. He preceded her in death on January 17, 2019.

She worked for the Linn County Sheriff's Office, Linn County Department of Motor Vehicles and the Big Dollar Store. She was a member of the Mound City Christian Church and the Order of Eastern Star. She and Lewis enjoyed trips with S.A. and Barbara to the casinos and she loved to be the hostess of meals and events, making everyone feel important. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother, George Edward Price, two brothers, Don and Doug Price, and a grandson Matthew.

Emma is survived by a daughter, Lisa Hammons and husband Chris, two sons, Dean Croan and wife Rhonda, and Brent Croan and wife Pam, a sister, Cheryl Poole and husband Frank, five grandchildren, Ian, Isaac, Derick, Austin, and Amy, and five great grandchildren, Madison, Eli, Karleigh, Allen and Cael.

Funeral service will be 11 am Monday, October 8, 2021 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial will be in the Curry Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 am to service time. Contributions are suggested to Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care.

Obituary - Joseph M. Gurley

Funeral services will be held for Joseph Gurley on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO.

Visitation will precede the service from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Linda Wansing. Burial will follow the service in Lowry City Cemetery.

The family requests any memorial donations be given to a family love fund and may be left at the funeral home.

Joseph M. Gurley, the son of Jeramie and Jennifer Gurley, was born on October 6, 2003, in Warrensburg, Missouri. He entered into eternal rest on November 3, 2021, at the age of eighteen.

Joseph received his education from Appleton City School District. He enjoyed playing football and basketball. Along with this, he was also involved with Vo Tech, specializing in mechanics. Another group he was active in was the FFA.

During his younger years, Joseph was a Boy Scout. Apart from this, he cherished times spent deer hunting with his sister and dad. He also loved fishing with his friends. Additionally, Joseph has been farming since he was able to reach the pedals on the tractors. He will be deeply missed by his many friends and family.

Joseph is survived by his parents: Jeramie and Jennifer Gurley; three sisters: Jamie Gurley (Vincent Crochet), Courtney Schneiter (Daniel Parker - kids, Emma Reagan and Stella Parker) and Isabel Gurley; grandparents: Kenneth and Judy Gurley, Deanna Ruble, Stephen Petrey, Eddie and Hervina Hearting, and Joe and Terry Smith; great-grandmothers: Evelyn Purdy and Patty McCurdy as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Missouri man escapes serious injury in Bates County rollover accident

On November 5th around  6:35 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County EMS, Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and Butler Fire responded to a one vehicle accident in the southbound lanes of I-49 near mile marker 131.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2005 Honda Pilot driven by 44 year old Nahar B. Hiri of Noel, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a embankment and overturned.

Mr. Hiri sustained minor injuries in this accident and he refused medical treatment at the scene. 

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Don's Tow of Butler. 

View crash report below: 

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210577196

Reynolds ties Ransburg for career rushing touchdowns for the Wildcats

Harrisonville Senior Running back Jace Reynolds ties Sean Ransburg for career rushing touchdowns at 63 tonight at Lincoln College Prep.

Jace now a top all rushing categories for his high school career at Harrisonville. 

The wildcats season ended tonight after losing Lincoln College Prep 41, Harrisonville 14! What a great career Jace! We wish you the best in the future. 

2021 Week 11 District Semifinals Missouri State High School Football Scores:

Class 6 District 3:
Joplin 24, Nixa 13 
Lee’s Summit North 21, Ray-Pec 14

Class 5 District 5:
Lebanon 35, Camdenton 14 
Glendale 34, Rolla 28 

Class 5 District 6:
Carthage 42, Willard 20 
Webb City 35, Republic 7 

Class 4 District 6:
West Plains 52, Rogersville 0 
McDonald County 48, Hillcrest 21 

Class 4 District 7:
Nevada 40, Bolivar 38 3OT 

Lincoln College Prep 41. Harrisonville 14

Class 3 District 6:
Seneca 13 at Aurora 12
Mountain Grove 28, Reed Springs 12

Class 2 District 3:
Ava 42, Strafford 7 
Liberty 46, Forsyth 21

Class 2 District 4:
East Newton 6 at Lamar 48
Fair Grove 40, Mt. Vernon 0

Class 2 District 5:
Lafayette County 42, Warsaw 28 
Butler 16, Holden 8 

Class 1 District 3:
Marionville 52, Sarcoxie 24 
Thayer 49, Ash Grove 12 

Class 1 District 4:
Skyline 50, Lincoln 12
Windsor 36, Adrian 12 

8-Man District 1:
Drexel 62, Osceola 0 
Jasper 58, Rich Hill 30 

Archie 65. Appleton City 18 
Lockwood 52, Liberal 26

Other scores from tonight:

Braymer 78, Pattonsburg 42

North Shelby 13, Schuyler County 0

Worth County 82, Mound City 18

Tarkio 50, Rock Port 0

South Nodaway 70, North Andrew 34

Hayti 52, Caruthersville 13

Monroe City 46, Brentwood 0 

Mark Twain 20, St. Pius (Festus) 0

Gallatin 34, Milan 14

East Buchanan 35, Mid-Buchanan 21

Bowling Green 65, California 14

Maryville 53, Trenton 3

Macon 34, Palmyra 7

Richmond 35, Lathrop 8

St. Michaels the Archangel 48, Lawson 7

Parkhill South 35, Park Hill 7

Bishop-LeBlond 64, DeKalb 0

Orrick 60, Southwest Livingston 22

King City 84, St. Joe Christian 30

Knox County 60, Santa Fe 26

Sweet Springs 22, South Callaway 19

Kennett 45, Dexter 9

Blair Oaks 64, Boonville 38

Cardinal Ritter 60, St. Charles West 0

Lutheran North 52, Orchard Farm 3

Owensville 35, Sullivan 28

Pleasant Hill 49, Odessa 48

Summit Christian Academy 23, Center 18

St. Pius X (Kansas City) 47, Cameron 0

Chillicothe 42, Savannah 0

Union 56, Pacific 8

Vashon 49, Gateway 8

Jefferson City 61, Kirksville 19

Hannibal 76, Warrenton 6

Parkway North 41, University City 6

Smithville 45, Kearney 8

Excelsior Springs 54, Lafayette (St. Joe) 20

Seckman 35, Poplar Bluff 34 

Holt 48, Battle 12

Helias Catholic 49, Washington 6

Grain Valley 47, Sedalia Smith-Cotton 3

Raytown 52, Belton 23

Fort Osage 17, Staley 14 

Liberty North 31, Liberty 14

Stockton man injured in Vernon County rollover crash

On November 5th around 1:37 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Route E around 4 miles east of Milo.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by 74 year old Charles G. Ferguson of Stockton, Missouri ran off the road and overturned.

Mr. Ferguson sustained moderate injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View crash report:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210576555

Bates County Covid-19 Update 11/5

BATES COUNTY COVID-19 Updates

November 5, 2021

Positive Cases Reported: 2455

Active & On Isolation: 24

Deaths (confirmed by death certificate): 53

Total Negative Tests Reported: 25,816 as of 11/04/21

State Farm Student Athlete of the week

We are so excited we were able to travel to Midway today and award this week’s State Farm student athlete of the week Senior, Baylee Russ. Baylee is a Middle Hitter for Midway volleyball and was nominated by her Coach CJ Chamberlin. Coach Chamberlin stated “Baylee helped lead our team to a district championship, sectional win, and an appearance in quarterfinals. 

She is a leader for our team in so many ways and a great role model for students and athletes in our school. Baylee was named MaxPreps/AVCA volleyball player of the week the last week in October for the state of Missouri! During that week Baylee had 77 kills, 92 digs, 4 aces and 4 total blocks.”

When we asked Baylee what is something she has learned from playing sports that she can apply later in life she stated “I have learned to constantly work hard and always be preparing for what is next. And that working as a team is better than trying to do it alone.” When we asked her what it takes to be a successful athlete she stated “you have to have a mindset of a champion. You have to give everything you have 100%of the time and work together with your team. There is no “I” in team.”

We also asked her what it takes to be a leader and she stated “this is a responsibility I take very seriously. You have to be energetic and focus on doing your job all the time whether that’s on the court or in the classroom. You have to lead by example.” Baylee hopes to continue playing volleyball in college and she plans on majoring in elementary education. It was such a pleasure meeting Baylee and we wish her the best of luck in the future!

Pictured left to right:  Head Volleyball Coach CJ Chamberlin; Baylee Russ, daughter of Rob & Stefani Russ; Kellie Davidson State Farm Agent