Obituary - Sylvia Claressa Nelson

Sylvia Claressa Nelson was born December 3, 1931 in Sigourney, Iowa. She was the daughter of Tillie Mae Hess and Oliver Guy Frederick Hess. Oliver was her adoptive father but the only father she ever knew and they were very close. She was very proud of the Hess name and legacy.

From her parents she developed a love for the land, a love for family, and a respect for the simple things of life. As a young woman she and her family moved to Wichita, Kansas. There she met Vaughan Eldon Nelson and they were married in 1952. They lived an adventuresome life. Employment took them to Spokane Washington and within a few years to various places all over the western United States requiring them to move every 3-9 months. A change in employment led them to Missouri where they settled on a farm and built a house. When retirement came, they began a new adventure as full-time RV’ers. This adventure took them to 49 states, Mexico, and most of the Canadian provinces. When they quit traveling, she and Eldon worked at restoring a 1953 GMC pickup that belonged to her paternal grandfather and a 1962 Corvair which they took to many car shows. Sylvia was a person of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. As a young person she asked Christ to forgive her of her sin and to come into her life and be her savior. She was an active Christian servant and was a member of Christ Christian Church in Urich, Missouri. Sylvia’s life on earth ended on November, 5. 2021. her full life on earth ended and she began a new journey in heaven.

Sylvia is survived by her husband and two daughters, Jeannie (Steve) Erwin, Jeanette (Brent) Cloyd, five grandchildren, Darrell Erwin, Kristi Kay, Jeremy Cloyd, Brock Cloyd, and Brittney Cloyd, and one great-grand-daughter, Alisyn Kay.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law Jamie Purkey, sister Ann Perry and brother-in-law Richard Perry.

Visitation will be held at Christ's Christian Church, 830 NW 1271 Road, Urich, Missouri from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM on Tuesday November 9 with funeral services beginning at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Pastor Dalton Walker and son-in-law Brent Cloyd will be officiating.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Christ's Christian Church Memorial Fund.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Jace Reynolds ends football career at Harrisonville as the top rusher in program history

Senior Jace Reynolds ends his high school football career at Harrisonville as the top rusher in program history. 

Here is a list of Jace's accomplishments while playing for the Wildcats!

#1 Rushing Attempts (Season) 319 (2020)

#1 Rushing Attempts (Career) 865 (2018-2021)

#1 Rushing Yards (Single Game) 416 yds./30 att. vs. Pleasant Hill (2020)

#1 Rushing Yards (Season) 2,445 (2020)

#1 Rushing Yards (Career) 7,053 (2018-2021)
#1 Rushing Touchdowns (Season) 31 (2020)
Tied for #1 Rushing Touchdowns (Career) 63 (2018-2021)
#1 Rushing Touchdowns (Single Game) 8 vs. Winnetonka (10-16-2020)

Way to go Jace and best of luck to you in the future! #WildcatPride 

Beautiful Sunday Weather

Standard Time welcomes us with highs in the upper 60s and breezy southerly winds today. Unfortunately, sunset tonight will be around 5:10 pm.

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Obituary - Lola Lorene Gragg

Lola Lorene Gragg, 83, Adrian, MO, left this earth on November 4, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian.

Lola was born December 3rd, 1937 to Lawrence Emory Finsch and Blanch May Burton in Marlborough MO. She was united in marriage to Arlo W Hinds in 1960. To this union three children were born: Clifford, Darlene and Stefanie. Lola raised her children and worked as a cook at various places. Even after retirement, she cooked for her neighbors and family. She was an avid animal lover. She rescued many dogs and fed any needy animal.

Lola loved her life and her family, expressing how proud she was of all of them. She was our “computer grandma”. She found much joy in the deep friendships she formed with her Twitter buddies. She was Cher’s #1 fan. Lola posted a picture with her and a new Cher perfume; the picture went viral. Cher began tweeting with Lola and they became friends.

Lola was quick witted with a great sense of humor; liked having a new car and would say, “If I can’t drive it, I’ll just look at it”. She had a very close relationship with her mother and they went on adventures to find old carnival glass.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Charles Wirt and Lawrence Finsch, a sister, Hazel Wirt, her son, Clifford, her grandson, Clayton Roby and a great-grandson, Ethan Roby. She is survived by her daughters: Stefanie Avery, Darlene Pruden and husband, Steve; grandchildren: Shara Jacobs, Maranda Downey, Preston Roby, Jordan Downey, Brittany Moorhead, and Dylanjer Downey; great-grandchildren: JJ, Harmony, Selena, Alyssa, Joselyn, Amelia, Jensen, Daxton, Matexli, Dean, Samual, James, Loreali, Kinclee, and Lennox; and special friends, Ginger Long, David Hooper and CaryLynn Jones.

She was a unique person who will be dearly missed.

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.