Obituary - Tammy Elizabeth Reed

Tammy Elizabeth Reed, 53, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Tammy was born December 19, 1967.

Gone too soon, but now out of pain, worry and struggle. A spiritual lady, a good sister, lover of people in need and a caring animal lover.

Tammy was a member of the churches of Christ. She graduated from Nevada Senior High in 1986. In her teens, Tammy worked as an aide for Vernon County Center for Disabilities under the direction of her mother, Kathleen Reed, QMRDDP, working with children of special needs.

She went on to Oklahoma Christian College for a year and later attended Missouri Southern State College of Joplin, MO for one year. Tammy also trained as a pharmacy technician at a technical school and worked in a local pharmacy.

Tammy worked for group homes for persons with disabilities in Missouri, Tennessee and South Carolina. And she also worked in marketing.

I will miss her dearly, especially her intelligence, compassion, selflessness, creativity and humor, Thomas L. Reed II, loving brother.

No services are planned.

Clinton Fire Department to host basic grain engulfment rescue course

The Clinton Fire Department is set to host a Basic Grain Engulfment Rescue course this Saturday, December 4, 2021. Course participants include members of the CFD and several other surrounding fire departments.

 
The class is designed to introduce participants to the hazards and issues associated with grain entrapment/engulfment emergencies and basic techniques to safely conduct initial rescue operations.

 
In a community such as ours that has a large agricultural presence, training in this type of rescue scenario is of the utmost importance. The Clinton Fire Department obtained a grain rescue device several months ago due to generous donations from surrounding agencies. Fundraising efforts for the rescue device were headed by CFD Firefighter Scott Hutcherson. This particular training class will provide the knowledge necessary to implement the new device if needed in a real life rescue scenario.

More information and pictures of the training will be shared next week. The training class is being offered free of charge by means of a sponsorship by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety

 - Fire Education/Advisory Commission. The course is being delivered by the University of Missouri Extension Division Fire and Rescue Training Institute.

Obituary - Patricia S. Chrisenberry

Patricia S. Chrisenberry, 85, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Patricia was born June 16, 1936 in Nevada to Verne and Beatrice V. (Whitworth) O’Toole. She was united in marriage to Bob L. Chrisenberry on July 26, 1958 in Nevada and he preceded her in death on December 4, 2002.

Patricia was raised in Bronaugh and attended high school there where she enjoyed playing basketball. She graduated from Bronaugh High School Class of 1954. Following her school years, Patricia worked as a switchboard operator at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She retired after more than 30 years of service. Upon retiring from the telephone company, she was employed with Nevada R-5 School District and held various positions including Librarian at Bryan Elementary school, Substitute Secretary, and Lunchroom Aide. She enjoyed gathering for “Cousins Coffee”, and playing cards with her friends. She also loved spending time with family camping at the lake and attending family reunions.

Patricia is survived by her son-in-law, Scott Schulze, Nevada, MO; two grandchildren, Kelsi Maddy (Kyle), and Blair Dickson (Ridge); three great-grandchildren, Kamden, Kaden, and Quinn. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Larry Chrisenberry; daughter, Kerri Schulze; and a grandson, Bradley Chrisenberry.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Roger Beach officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada.

Obituary - Edith Ann Keeton

Edith Ann Keeton age 81, the daughter of Joseph Robert and Myrtal Irene (Leak) Fox. Ann was born April 15th, 1940 in Schell City, Mo. Ann passed from this life at 11am on 11-27-21 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City Kansas. Ann lived most of her youth in and around Schell City.

On March 21, 1959, Ann was united in marriage to Frankie Wayne Keeton in Osceola, Mo. To their union, four children were born. Ann & Wayne made their home in Platte County where Ann first worked at Tension Envelope in Fairfax. She later worked at Irene’s cafe during the day and the Golden Age Lodge in the evening. Ann also worked at the 7up Bottling Company, Wards Paper Box Company, Fowler Envelope, and was captain for Wells Fargo Guard Service over the years.

Her last employment was as manager of Bristol Manor in Weston, Mo before retiring. Ann loved hunting, fishing, camping, and training horses. She was part of a commercial fishing team with her husband and son on the Missouri river for several years. Her religious affiliation was Baptist. Her survivors include her four children, Daughters, Donna and husband Jerry Comer of Weston, Mo, Cheryl & husband Terry Wright of Dearborn, Mo, Debbie McHone of Leavenworth, KS, and son Roger Keeton of Moberly. Nine Grandchildren and over 20 great grandchildren.

She is also survived by one sister Wanda and husband Roger Phillips,and two brothers Robert Fox and wife Otella, and Jack Fox and wife, as well as many nieces and nephews. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Frankie Wayne Keeton, her parents Robert & Irene Fox, and two sisters Berta Carl and Mary Collins.

Visitation and services will be held at Sheldon Funeral Home in Eldorado Springs, Mo at noon on Thursday 12-2-21 with brother Robert Fox officiating. Pallbearers will be: Jason Comer, Shain Farr, CJ Graves, Ron Elliott, Bill Carl, and Joe Carl. Burial will be at 1pm at Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City, MO.

Obituary - Angelina Marie Tamez

Angelina Marie Tamez, age 16, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born July 8, 2005, in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of CJ Robison and Joe Tamez, Jr. Angelina was greatly loved and cherished. 

She was such a positive person for her many friends and family. She was full of dedication, motivation, and determination. If she said she was going to do something, you could count on her doing it with her best effort. She loved being active. 

She was a perfectionist and always tried to do her absolute best at everything she did. Angelina was the kindest, sweetest soul and touched everyone’s heart wherever she went. On the other hand, she was quite the prankster. When she loved, she loved hard. Angelina will be missed by many.

Survivors include her mother CJ Robison (Charles); her father Jo Tamez, Jr. (Amanda); siblings Alayna Tamez, Nichol Vasquez, Elena Robison, Xavier Tamez, Jonathon Tamez, Josh Vincent, and AJ Vincent; grandmothers, Cindy Divorne and Juanita Campbell; grandfather, Joe Tamez; the love of her life Cody Geiger; and many friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, (Junior) Shawn Arwin Vincent; and grandfathers Shahn Divorne and John Campbell.

Matthew Wells will conduct services at 10:30 AM Saturday, December 4th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Clarksburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Friday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Angelina Tamez Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

We need your help!

DO YOU WANT TO SEE I-49 WIDENED TO SIX LANES from 155th St. to the North Cass Parkway?

We do! We need your help. Currently this I-49 project is unfunded. MoDOT is hosting a High Priority Unfunded Needs public meeting. You have the opportunity to make your voice heard!

The more people who show up and voice their support, the better our chances will be for this project to make it to MoDOT’s High Priority list.

The meeting will be held at Mid-America Regional Council (600 Broadway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64105) on Tuesday, December 7th.

This is a drop-in event, come anytime between 4-6 p.m. Please attend if you are able. Help us spread the word by sharing this post! We hope to see you on December 7th.

Courtesy of the city of Belton

Record Setting December 2nd

Good morning and Happy Thursday! This forecast is being brought to you by #TeamNightShift and also #Shorts which are now apparently useful in December!

The normal high for today is 47 but we have decided to reverse those numbers. The record high for today at Kansas City is 70 set in 1956. Enjoy!

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