Tuesday, November 23, 2021

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Arrests made in Lamar on burglary case

On the morning of 11/21/21, Officers from the Lamar Police Department responded to a past tense burglary at the Lamar Laundry on E 12th St. Officers began their investigation, identified possible suspects and with the help of The Barton Co Prosecutor was able to secure a search warrant for a residence in Lamar, all within a few hours of the initial report.

At the conclusion of the investigation, Krystal D. Henry, 30 of Lamar and Bryant M. Jensen, 33 of Lamar were both formally charged with 2nd Degree Burglary through the Barton Co Prosecutor’s office.

Henry is in custody in lieu of a $2,500 bond. A warrant has been issued for Jensen. Anyone with information as to the location of Bryant M. Jensen is encouraged to contact the Lamar Police Department at 417-682-3546.


35 years of service!

We can't believe it, but Lynell has been at Wal-Mart for 35 years already! They've flown by, and we can't wait to see where all the future ones take us! #AssociateRecognition #LiveBetter

2021 Archie Whirlwinds All District Football Selections

Congrats to the Archie High School football players who received All District honors!!

ALL DISTRICT:
Grady Debrick-1st Team WR
Kaden Sutton-1st Team RB
Clay Morgan-2nd Team LB
Blake Trotter-2nd Team OL
Brayden Daniels-1st Team DL
Christian Ward-1st Team OL & 2nd Team DL
Briar McIntire-2nd Team QB

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: 


Monday, November 22, 2021

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.



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