Clinton School District Court-Mat Warming candidates

Congratulations to this year's Court-Mat Warming candidates. Coronation will be held during halftime of next Friday's varsity basketball game.

Front row: Skyte Wilson (freshman), Eleanor McMillan (sophomore), Kennedy Cook (junior), Ella Swaters (senior), Kaylee Naber (senior) and Natalee Newman (senior)

Back row: Richie Brown (freshman), Isaac Tennal (sophomore), Landon Modlin (junior), Noah Adams (senior), Adam Walrath (senior) and Abraham Griffey (senior)

Obituary - David Kent Hammar

David Kent Hammar, age 82, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born in Storm Lake, Iowa the son of William Paul and Hildur Marie Johnson Hammar. He served his country in the United States Navy Seabees. 

David was united in marriage to Leone Reck on September 2, 1960. David worked in farming or trucking his entire life. He was a member of the Pleasanton First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Alice, a grandson, Matthew, and two brothers, Wendell and Jonathon Hammar.

David is survived by his wife, Leone, four daughters, Cindy Woody, Alisa Bonham, Donna Jean Hicks, and Paula Romang, ten grandchildren, Elizabeth, Robert III, Sarah, Kara, Jennifer, Reilly, David, Melanie, Lacey, and Luke, and nine great grandchildren, Eli, Sophie, Alex, Hayden, Harley, Olivia, Sawyer, Jameson, and Jackson.

Funeral arrangements are pending. Memorial contributions are suggested to Bearing Precious Seeds Ministry, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

McCoy gets 100th career wrestling win!

Congratulations is in order for Junior Michael McCoy on his 100th career varsity wrestling win! Way to go Michael! 

Obituary - Kennedy Ladine Leihsing

Kennedy Ladine Leihsing, age 15, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the Via Christi Emergency Room in Ft. Scott. She was born March 27, 2006, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Winona Jolene Bosley and Scott Ryan Perkins, who was her daddy figure. Kennedy was currently a sophomore at Fort Scott High School. She will be remembered for her loving and outgoing personality. She enjoyed drawing, singing, sewing and doing crafts. She also liked to read books to her younger siblings and write poems. 

Kennedy loved her family and especially enjoyed going on outings with her “Pee-Paw”. Kennedy loved watching Mack Evans and learning about Jesus. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and her family finds comfort in knowing that she is with Him in heaven.

Survivors include her mother, Winona Bosley, Scott Perkins and grandparents, David Bosley and Avis Leihsing Bosley all of Ft. Scott and siblings, Lance, Luke, Clayton, Tanner, Chandler, Jordan, Drake, Dillon, Trinity and Kendall. Also surviving are aunt and uncles, Chad and Sara Bosley and Steve Bosley and great-uncle and great-aunt, Eric and Iris Byrd. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Junior and Darlene Leihsing and great-great-grandmother, May Jones.

Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 2nd at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Kennedy Leihsing Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Peculiar Police seeking public assistance

The Peculiar Police is seeking these subjects connected to a theft and assault that occurred at Casey’s on East North Street on 01/26/22. They then left in a white 2009 BMW SUV with a Kansas license plate.

Contact 816-779-5102 with any information

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Obituary - Bob Erwin

Bob R. Erwin, 91, of Nevada, Missouri passed away on January 26, 2022 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO. He was born November 8, 1930, in rural Jasper County, MO to T.L. and Melba P. (Harned) Erwin. He told many stories throughout his life regarding growing up on a farm in rural Missouri and surviving the Great Depression.

On June 10, 1983 in Nevada, MO, he married Barbara Williams Scism and was warmly welcomed by her three girls as they made a home together with Bob’s daughter Betty.

Bob was raised in Carthage, MO and graduated from Carthage High School in 1950. He enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Nome, Alaska after basic training in San Antonio, Texas and technical school at Wichita Falls, Texas. After completion of his military service, he worked in excavation and construction throughout the Midwest. He came to Nevada, MO in 1966 and worked as a route salesman for Dolly Madison (Interstate Brands Corporation) until his retirement in 1990. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time puttering in the garage or at “the Shop”, along with taking care of the yard, traveling and being GPa to ”the Littles”.

Bob was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. After his retirement, he enjoyed performing many maintenance tasks at the church as a silent servant until his health declined. He took on many behind the scenes jobs that just seemed to get done though many did not know how or who did them. He also served as the Calvary Christian School Superintendent during the 1990’s and was a longtime member of the church council.

Bob is survived by his wife, Barbara, of the home. In addition, he is survived by his daughter, Betty Malcom (Larry), “the Girls” — Tearl Edwards (Jim), Shearl Scism and Vicki Ast (Steve), all of Nevada, MO. Bob and Barbara also shared six grandchildren, Ashley Edwards, Savanah Morris (Timothy), Hillary Rose (Zechariah), Mallorie Pierson (Elijah), Trey Ast and Nathan Ast. Great grandchildren known as “the Littles”, Bryan Mendez (his very special buddy), Isabell Mendez (his sweetie pie), Bailey Mae Rose, Madelyn Morris, Elisha Pierson and Hadleigh Morris. He is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Betty and his brothers Buddy, George, Charles and Bill.

No services are scheduled at this time. Interment will be held at a later date at Fort Scott National Cemetery, Ft Scott, KS. Arrangements are being handled by Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.

The family suggests memorial contributions to VFW 2175 Nevada, MO in lieu of flowers in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.

Obituary - Lawrence Dean Baggett

Lawrence “Larry” Dean Baggett, 66, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO following a lengthy illness. Larry was born July 21, 1955 in Nevada to Robert E. and Nellie V. (Crosswhite) Baggett.

Larry grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1973 and later graduated from Ft. Scott Community College. He worked for Vernon County Meat Packers for 15 years then at O’Sullivan Industries in Lamar until their closing. Larry enjoyed sitting on his front porch, mowing his neighbor’s yards, fishing, and was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals.

Survivors include two children, Britany Minor (Justin), Nevada, and Garrett Baggett, Lee’s Summitt, MO; two grandchildren, Gabrielle Schaffer, and Natalie Schaffer; two sisters, Mary Nell Kenney, Nevada, and Karen Clark (Terry), Kansas City; a brother, Donald Kenny, Florida; several sisters-in-law; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Carl Baggett, Paul Baggett, and Everett Kinney.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Chad Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested to Moore Cemetery Association c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

State Farm Student Athlete of the week

We are so happy to announce this week’s State Farm student athlete of the week Blaire Miller. Blaire is a senior and plays shooting guard for the Butler Lady Bears. She was nominated by her coach Brad Diehl. Coach Diehl stated “Blaire is averaging 14 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.6 steals and one block a game. 

She is a leader for our team on and off the court and one of the best players in the area.” We asked Blaire what she feels it takes to become an elite athlete. She stated “it takes full commitment throughout the entire season, but more importantly it is the work you put in during the off season every day. Every athlete works hard during the season, but it’s those who put in the work all year long who really excel.” We asked Blaire something she has learned from playing sports that she can apply later in life. 

She stated “I’ve learned you have to work for want you want in life, you have to be willing to put in the work. Also, I’ve learned the importance of working together as a team. It takes teamwork to accomplish goals and win. You can’t do it alone.” When asked what she thinks it takes to be a good leader she stated “holding yourself just as accountable as you do everyone else. You have to earn respect and you can’t be a hypocrite. 

You have to know people will make mistakes and take those opportunities to get better and learn.” Blaire is undecided on where she will attend college after graduation. She plans to attend a four year college and major in business/law. With hopes of pursuing a dream of hers and continuing on to law school. She hasn’t decided if she will be done playing sports or continue to play in college. It was such a pleasure talking to Blaire. We wish her and the lady Bears the best of luck as they take on Archie Saturday at 2:30 for 3rd place in the Archie Tournament.

Pictured left to right: Head Coach Brad Diehl, Blaire Miller, daughter of Dave & Susie Miller, Kellie Davidson State Farm Agent