Two vehicle accident 6 miles east of Nevada

On November 22nd around 9:55am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle accident on US 54 Highway around 6 miles east of Nevada.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2020 Freightliner digger truck driven by 27 year old Nicholas Lanning of Melbourne, Iowa pulled into the path of the westbound 2019 Freightliner bucket truck driven by 33 year Morgan J. Guy of Kimberling City, Missouri.

Mr. Morgan sustained moderate injuries and he was transported by private vehicle to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View crash report below: 

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210607201

Obituary - Gail Wysong

Ona Gail Wysong, 90, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Gail was born November 30, 1930 in Moundville, MO to Omer C. and Mable Ruth (Shields) Whitworth. Gail married Robert Standley Wysong on February 26, 1968, and they were married until his death on March 27, 1982.

After graduation from Nevada High School in 1948, Gail worked at many rewarding jobs. She was the Secretary and Administrative Assistant at the Vernon County Welfare Office. The she started at Lake City Arsenal in Independence, MO. She later moved to Tulsa to work at Hillcrest Medical Center. After returning to Kansas City, she worked for American Airlines. Returning home to work for Farm and Home Savings, Nevada State Hospital #3, Ewing Law Firm, then to underwriter for Marion Laboratories in Kansas City, MO. Returning to Nevada she worked for Ewing Law Firm for Farm and Home Savings & Loan. After a short retirement she received a call from then Vernon County Clerk Wava Halcomb asking if she would come to work for the County for a short time, that lasted for 15 years. Gail officially retired in July 1915.

Gail was a member of the First Christian Church, and a past member of Vernon County Legal Secretaries. Gail has always been very active in all of her niece and nephew’s lives. She loved attending any school and sports function they had. Gail cooked many meals for all the teams they were involved in.

Gail is survived by her two children, Jan Wysong (Judy) Modesto, CA, and Gara Orme (Gilbert) Chandler, AZ. She is also survived by one sister, Kay Von Holten (Daryl); one brother, Clifford R. Whitworth (Jean); sister-in-law, Susan Mckenzie; numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Dennis Mckenzie, Gary Alva Whitworth, and Robert Whitworth; and a sister, Patsy Campbell and her husband John.

Gail wanted to give a special “Thank You” to Cliff and Jean Whitworth, Iva Louise Reed, Norma Griggs Cory, Glen and Jean Nobel, and Jacquie Rider for all the love and support in her later years.

Gail loved her family and friends and was the backbone of the family. She was a true inspiration to anybody who ever had the pleasure of meeting her. She will be missed by the masses.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Roger Beach officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Monday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in her memory to Alphapointe (for the visually impaired) c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Adrian Blackhawks West Central Football All-Conference team

Congrats to all of the Adrian Blackhawks that were selected to the West Central Football All-Conference team.

Colton Bass QB / CB
Korbin Kisner RB / LB
Mason Talley WR
Hunter Bailey RB
Jackson Deal TE / LB
Clayton Bridges OL
Hank Tenholder OL / DL
Shawn Walsh S
Chandler Jacqinot OL
Jence Griffith DE
#BlackhawkPride

Obituary - Darlene Bauman

Darlene “DeeDee” Johon Bauman, 59, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She was born December 31, 1961 to Harold and Jodie Bauman in Joplin, MO.

Bauman, or DeeDee as she was known by so many was a ray of light in so many peoples’ lives. She was a lover of the outdoors and would be outside as much as she could any season of the year. DeeDee was a diehard Chiefs fan and later in her life had the opportunity to go see them at Arrowhead Stadium. Bauman loved to go watch the Griffins and her local high school teams play. DeeDee loved her family and after both of her sisters, Kim and Linda, and her brother, Jerry passed away her staff became her family and she was very much loved, maybe even a little spoiled.

DeeDee contributed to her community by volunteering at Loretta’s Attic and helping Crawford House by picking up sticks and raking leaves out of the yard. She attended church in Walker, MO at Living Hope and Faith Ministries where she enjoyed singing and visiting with her church family. A team member in the special Olympics with her friends, she spent many years participating in the various activities.

Bauman had a long, full life. She experienced so many adventures with staff, the family that loved her so much, and she will be greatly missed.

DeeDee was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Jodie; sisters, Kim Shanta, and Linda Nelson; and a brother, Jerry Freeze. She is survived by one nephew, William Peterson.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Committal will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Walker. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Obituary - David Ray Bogart

David Ray Bogart, of Sheldon, MO died at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the age of 66.

He was Born October 7, 1955, in Nevada, MO, he was a Retired Union Carpenter of 31 years. Returning to his home of 39 years in Sheldon spending time with his loves of family, fishing, hunting, and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife Cheryl of 47 years and his children Kimberly and Byron Walker of Pocahontas, IL, Tim Bogart of Leechburg, PA. His two grandchildren Kylea Walker of Indianapolis IN and Noah Walker of Warrensburg, MO. His Mother Maudie Bogart of Nevada, MO. His siblings Ralph (Sally) Bogart of Sheldon MO, Charlie Bogart of Sheldon MO, Wilma Jean Lacey of Lamar MO, Paul (Suzanne) Bogart of Sheldon MO, Robert (Volantie) Bogart of South Dakota, Glenda (Leroy) Fleener of Waynesville MO, Steven Bogart of Clinton MO, Linda Kay (David) Hart of Lamar MO, Patty (Jack) Stupca of Bullhead City AZ, Nancy Wright of Lamar MO, Terry (Melanie) Bogart of Nevada MO, numerous nieces and nephews, and his dog Duke.

He was preceded in death by his father Winford Bogart and his sister Connie Ruth.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions to be made in care of Ferry Funeral Home to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

No services are planned.

One arrested after Police Pursuit

On November 18th, 2021 at approximately 1450hrs. Deputies with the Barton County Sheriff's Office were notified of a pursuit coming from Jasper County on Highway 43. Deputies were advised the driver was possibly intoxicated by drugs and were believed to be in possession of illegal narcotics. Deputies responded to the area and observed the pursuit go west on Highway 160. 

The Deputy turned around and proceeded to catch up to the vehicle and it wasn't until the city limits of Liberal, Mo that a Barton County Deputy was able to take lead. The Deputy continued to keep his lights and siren activated through the school zone as the vehicle reached speeds of 100mph. Before the pursuit entered the City of Liberal, the schools were notified to go on lockdown.

The pursuit went east to 43 Highway where the vehicle crossed on to NW 40th Rd. This particular road dead ends at a residence. Deputies attempted to block the vehicle's path so that they would not enter the roadway again. The vehicle then struck a patrol car and the Deputy attempted to disable the vehicle at that point utilizing his vehicle. Deputies feared that the suspect would place more lives endanger if he were able to get back on the road again. The suspect was able to regain control of the vehicle and travel west back towards Liberal, Mo reaching speeds of 130mph. Deputies pursued the vehicle throughout rural Barton County in to Vernon County. Vernon County was contacted and advised the pursuit had entered their county. The suspect traveled north on a rural county road within Vernon County that dead ended at a residence. Once the suspect realized there was no where to go and no way out, the suspect then exited his vehicle and fled from Deputies on foot.

 
A Barton County K9 Deputy was also in the pursuit and deployed their K9 at the time the driver ran on foot. Approximately 100yards from the car the suspect could be seen running in to a field. At this time the Sheriff's Office K9 was closing in on the suspect. When announcements were made by the K9 Deputy and the suspect seen the K9 coming, the suspect quickly stopped and got on his knees with his hands up. The K9 Deputy then recalled his K9 back and another Deputy was able to take the suspect in to custody without incident. Vernon County Deputies arrived on scene and assisted in processing the vehicle. A search of the car yielded narcotics and narcotic equipment. There was also a female passenger in the vehicle at the time of the pursuit that has not been charged at this time. The male suspect was arrested and identified as Shane Purdham. It was learned that Purdham had a full U.S. Extradition warrant for a probation violation and had a second warrant for assault both of which were felony warrants. Vernon County transported Purdham to the Vernon County Jail where he is currently being housed on his warrants.

 
Shane Purdham has been formally charged by the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney for the following charges:

1. RESIST ARREST/DETENTION/STOP BY FLEEING - CREATE SBSTNTL
RISK-SERIOUS INJ/DEATH F/E
2. ASSAULT 1ST DEGREE OR ATTEMPT - SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY
OR SPECIAL VICTIM F/A
3. ENDANGER CHILD WELFARE - CREATE SUBSTANTIAL RISK - 1ST
DEG - NO SEXUAL CONDUCT F/D
4. POSSESS CONTROL SUBSTANCE EXCEPT 35 GRAMS OR LESS
MARIJUANA/SYNTHETIC CANNABINOD F/D
5. PROPERTY DAMAGE 1ST DEGREE F/E
Bond set at $100,000 Cash or Surety

Agencies involved: Webb City Police Department, Oronogo Police Department, Barton County Sheriff's Office, Vernon County Sheriff's Office, Vernon County Ambulance District, Vernon County Communications (Dispatch).

Henry County Health Center confirms 14 new positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation there are 14 new positive cases of COVID-19 .

--Clinton-7
--Windsor-4
--Deepwater-1
--Montrose-0
--Urich-0
--Blairstown-0
--Calhoun-2
--Creighton-0
--Chilhowee (Henry County)-0
--Leeton-0

This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 3,190.

All contact tracing has commenced and all parties that have had close contact are being notified. HCHC continues to encourage residents to practice social distancing, washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or more, and to remain home if you are sick.

The CDC continues to recommend that individuals to wear a face covering when you are in public, and are unable to social distance, to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Obituary - Frank L. Golightly

Frank L. Golightly, age 82, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his home in Appleton City, Missouri. A private family memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Frank was born on April 17, 1939 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Frank (Fate) and Martha Golightly. He served for a time in the Marines. He later worked for Peabody Coal and then drove a tour bus for Reids. He married Cleora Harbison in 1964 and together they raised 4 children, Jodi, Gary, Frankie and Mary.

Frank loved watching sports and the outdoors especially fishing. He had coached youth sports including football, baseball and softball. He later became a state certified referee and umpire in baseball, softball, volleyball and basketball.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters; Betty and Shirley, 2 brothers; Bill and Rusty.

Frank is survived by his wife Cleora, his sister Mary, 4 children; Jodi, Gary, Frankie, Mary, 5 grandchildren; Brett, Derek, Frankie, Zakeri, Samantha, 2 greatgrandchildren; Madison, and Adam along with several nieces and nephews.

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