Obituary - Anna Ruth Johnson

Anna Ruth Johnson, age 96, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 14, 2022 in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to GVMH Hospice and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Anna Ruth Johnson was born on April 17, 1925 in St. Clair County, Missouri to George Herman and Maude Smart.

Anna worked in the cafeteria at Deepwater School and worked as a dental assistant for both Dr. Cull and Dr. Cowsert. Anna was a member of Northeast Baptist church where she was very involved. She loved sewing, tending to her flowers, reading, Esp. the “Amish Novels”, and playing Skip-Bo. She also enjoyed buying homes and remodeling them.

Anna is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands; William Sperry Challinor, James Garfield Robinson, Claude Russell Johnson, and 8 siblings.

Survivors include 2 daughters; Judy (Ronnie) Riecke of the home, Sherry (Keith) Ross of Clinton, Missouri, 5 grandchildren; Gina (Tim) Totten, Rodney (Shandi) Winn, Dawnde (Ken) Robbins, Chad Ross, Brooks (Kelsey) Ross, 9 great grandchildren; Nic (Reagan) Cauthon, Clayton (Abby) Cauthon, Gunner Robbins, Makayla Robbins, Jordon Winn (Caiti Kirkman), Danny (Amanda) Hartley, Cody (Chelcie) Kimzy, Noah Totten, Taylor (Bethany) Ross, 10 great-great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews and other friends.

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

Rich Hill Courtwarming January 18th - 22nd

Mrs. Brenda Koch, Sherwood R-8 Middle School Principal set to retire

We would like to take a moment to share some news from Mrs. Brenda Koch, Sherwood R-8 Middle School Principal:

I’m excited to announce that I will be retiring at the end of the 2021-22 school year. It has been an honor to serve the Sherwood community for the past 19 years as a teacher (5 years) and principal (14 years) at Sherwood Middle School.

I began my education as a kindergarten student at Urich Elementary and remained in the Sherwood school district until graduation in 1989. After graduating from CMSU in Warrensburg, I kicked off my teaching career at Holden Middle School as a 7th and 8th grade math teacher. In these first 10 years I developed a passion for middle level education, gaining valuable experience and many dear friends.

In 2003, I was given the opportunity to return home to teach at Sherwood Middle School in the district where I lived and where my children attended. Over the years, I’ve worked together with many teachers, administrators, support staff members and parents with the goal of providing quality education in a caring environment. We’ve done just that and I’m very proud that I’ve been able to contribute to this amazing school culture. Sherwood will always have a very special place in my heart.

Serving the Sherwood community as a principal, alongside many other talented administrators has been rewarding. I’m grateful for both the challenges and successes that I’ve experienced and look forward to hearing about the continued success of the district in the coming years.

Obituary - Jeremiah Randall Sandlin

Jeremiah Randall Sandlin of Harrisonville, Missouri was born January 21, 1991 in Amherst, New York the son of Mark Randall Sandlin and Heika H. (Hechler) Sandlin. 

He departed this life surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 30 years and 11 months.

On April 12, 2019, Jeremiah was united in marriage to Amanda Jo Lefevre in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Jeremiah was a stay at home dad and educator to his daughter. He was an avid fisherman, loving husband and father.

He was preceded in death by his mother; paternal grandmother and grandfather; maternal opa.

Jeremiah is survived by his wife, Amanda Sandlin and daughter, Abigale Sandlin both of the home; his father, Mark Sandlin; brother, Joshua Sandlin; niece Ayla Sandlin; nephew, Silus Sandlin of Gainesville, Missouri; his maternal Oma, Christa Hechler, Buffalo, New York; many other relatives and many beloved friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital and may be sent in care of the Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Studio M Salon and Boutique closed until Monday January 17th

Studio M Salon and Boutique in Butler currently has 3 girls out of shop due to illnesses.

We are closing till Monday to spend extra time cleaning and disinfecting. Thank you!

Increasing Potential For Snow

The weather the next two days looks quiet with above normal temperatures. But for the weekend, there is increasing potential for some snowfall Friday night into Saturday.

The greatest chance for seeing several inches of snow is across northern Missouri, along and north of Highway 36. Stay tuned to later forecasts as details become clearer and the forecast is refined.

Obituary - Michael Bruce Korpan

Michael Bruce Korpan, age 70, of Belton, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

An inurnment will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee on a later date.

Mike was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on January 1, 1952 to Steven Korpan and Elisabeth Ann (Ross) Korpan. After graduating high school, Mike went on to achieve his Bachelor degree. He was a proud Mercer alum. He worked most of his life in the insurance industry, working for Shelter Insurance for many years before retiring.

In life, Mike was a member of Toastmasters International. Mike was very gregarious, loved spending time traveling with his late wife, Mary, loved playing chess, and loved the animals he had over the years. Mike was looking forward to meeting his animals again at rainbow bridge. He was a kind-hearted soul. He loved to teach his niblings.

Mike was preceded in death by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Mary Louise Korpan; parents, Steven and Elisabeth Korpan; two brothers, Steven Anthony “Stoney” Korpan and Donald Francis Korpan; and two sisters, Marjorie Ann Korpan and Donna Lisabeth Korpan Latta.

He is survived by his brother in law, Steven Latta; three nieces, Shawn Latta, Stephanie “Nicki” Jenkins, and Barbara “Beth” Robinson; nephew, Matthew Latta; cousin, Mary Watkins and her son, Daniel Nevad; and many other extended family members.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Dawn Teresa Vaughn

Dawn Teresa Vaughn was born January 29, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri to Woody and Colleen (Hadsall) Vaughn. They moved to Higginsville, Missouri in 1964, where she lived until 1971, when they moved to Wayton, Arkansas, where they lived until 1974. In 1974, her family moved to Osceola, Missouri.

Dawn attended Nevada Regional Technical School in 1998, gaining her L.P.N. license. She worked at numerous nursing facilities in Missouri. In 2017, she became a traveling nurse, traveling to Rosewell, New Mexico, New Hampshire, Davenport, IA, and Wisconsin.

In August of 2018, Dawn started chemo treatments for breast cancer, she had a short remission. In April of 2020, she started chemo treatments again, and continued them until January of 2022, when she passed away.

Dawn loved to be outdoors. She loved to go fishing, and playing darts with her son Carl, and spending time with her daughter, known to most as, Cissi. She loved taking her grandchildren to the lake to swim and going camping. Dawn has impacted so many lives through her life’s journey, from her crazy laugh to her amazing humor and kind heart, she was loved by all who met her.

She is survived by her mother Colleen Vaughn, two sisters: Tami Hix and Marti Norris, one brother: Charles Vaughn, Son, Carl Vaughn, Daughter, Crisanta Vaughn, five grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life
Saturday January 29, 2022

4:00 PM
Deepwater Bar

Deepwater, MO
A second celebration of life will also be planned later in the spring of 2022