Obituary - John David Ross

John David Ross, age 61 of Edwardsville, Kansas formerly of Pleasanton, Kansas, passed away March 5, 2022. Full obituary to follow.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm until service time March 12, 2022 at the chapel. Burial will follow in the Pleasanton Cemetery.

The family suggests contributions to the John Ross Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Two vehicle accident today north Adrian

On March 7th around 11:34 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and Adrian Fire Department and Adrian Police Department responded to a two vehicle accident in the northbound lanes of I-49 near mile marker 145.6 around 5 miles north of Adrian.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2022 Dodge Ram driven by 40 year old Joshua D. Doll of Butler, Missouri attempted to merge back into traffic and was struck in the rear by the 2017 Ford Escape driven by 25 year old Kaili L. McCarl of Adrian, Missouri.

Kaili L. McCarl sustained moderate injuries and she was transported by ambulance to Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville for treatment.

View Crash Report Below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220115349

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Obituary - Donna Maxine Jones

Donna Maxine Jones passed away at her home in Adrian, Missouri on March 5, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. She was born to Mack Lee Cain and Dorothy Fleet Cain on March 10, 1940 in Lowry City, Missouri. Donna graduated from Butler High School in 1958 and married J.W. “Red” Jones on April 1, 1960.

She was a well-known community member since moving to Adrian in 1970. Donna was a Girl Scout and Brownie leader for many years while her daughters were young. She worked with Red at Deems Farm Equipment and retired in 2002.

She never missed working an election after retiring. She would jokingly say, “this is the only paying job I have”. Donna also served the community by assisting with Meals on Wheels, driving the Senior Taxi and volunteering at the Adrian Community Library every Friday afternoon. For thirteen years, Donna was a member of the Adrian Elks Lodge, served as treasurer and cooked more than her fair share of tenderloins. Donna rarely missed church on Sunday, and Monday nights were spent playing bingo with her friends whom she cherished like family.

Donna’s wonderful cooking abilities, loving smile and laughter will always be remembered by her family and friends. Her door and heart were always open to help anyone in need. Each of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren knew Granny’s garage door code, hidden candy stashes, her love of reading, expert skills at crossword puzzles and addiction to Avon.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John W. “Red” Jones and one brother, Jesse Cain. Donna’s surviving family includes: two daughters; Delia Yates (Randy) of Adrian and Erin Tharp (Jeff) of Harrisonville, two sisters; Barbara Thomas of Butler and Lou Graham of Belton. She had four grandchildren; Josh Yates (Keisha) of Adrian, Jonathan Tharp (Jakob) of Grandview, Chelsey Cates (Bob) of Urich and Jason Tharp (Courtney) of Belton, five great grandchildren: Kristian, Brayden, Bentlie, Kooper and Sophia of Adrian and nieces and nephews. Donna’ celebration of life will be held at the Adrian United Methodist Church on her birthday, Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 10am. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 9, 2022 between 6 and 8pm.

The family is requesting donations to the Adrian Community Library and Adrian United Methodist Church.

Max Motors Top sales performance for February 2022

Congratulations to these folks on being the TOP sales people for the month of February 2022 at Max Motors Dealerships! Thank you for all you do for Max and our customers. We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication. #ThankYou #TopSales #MaxMotors

Arrest made in burglary in Paola Kansas

Case update: Miami Lumber Burglary:

The Paola Police Department arrested a 60-year-old Paola man in connection with the Miami Lumber burglary that occurred on 02/17/22.

Investigators began to receive leads from outside agencies in regard to the bulletin posting of the suspect vehicle and suspect, taken from security video images. They also received anonymous tips regarding a possible suspect from the Paola Police Facebook post.

Randall Allen Wilson was taken into custody Wednesday at his Paola home and was booked into the Miami County Jail on charges of burglary, felony theft, and criminal damage to property.

Obituary - Rebecca Lou Elliston

Rebecca Lou Elliston, age 60, of El Dorado Springs, MO, passed away with her mother by her side on Wednesday afternoon March 2, 2022, at her home in Carl Junction, MO, where she had lived the last 11 months with her brother Mark. Rebecca was born on August 17, 1961, in Columbia, MO, the daughter of Tom and Ruth (Allee) Elliston. 

Rebecca accepted the Lord in 1971 and was Baptized on November 14, 1971 at First Baptist Church, Webb City, MO. Rebecca attended Webb City High School. She then obtained her bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, as well as her Juris Doctorate degree in 1988. Becky married Bill Jordan in 1980, and to this union was born 1 daughter, Chandelle (Jordan) Frakes. 

She went on to marry Thomas Huff on September 18, 1993, and to this union was born a daughter, Jinger (Huff) Wright. Tom and Becky lived on their farm in El Dorado Springs since 1999. She enjoyed shopping, playing cards, camping, cooking, casinos trips, and spending time with friends and family. She opened her law office in Stockton in 1989, served one term as Cedar County Prosecuting Attorney, and 17 years as Public Defender, retiring in August 2018. She was passionate about law, and loved mentoring new attorneys.

Preceding Becky in death was her husband, Tom Huff. She is survived by daughters, Chandelle Frakes, and husband Caleb, and grandsons Joshua and Jordan of Carl Junction, MO; and Jinger Wright, and husband Jerry, and granddaughters Mallory and Avery, of Marshfield, MO; and stepdaughters Stacey Huff and granddaughters Charity and Charlee of El Dorado Springs, MO; and Nikki Frame and grandchildren Hunter, Clayton, Brenlee, and Bailee of El Dorado Springs, MO; parents, Tom and Ruth Elliston, siblings, Mark Elliston, Glenda Elliston (Kenny Drake), and Cynthia Rice (Bill) and many other family members. She was loved and will be missed by many. 

Visitation:
Date: Sunday, March 6, 2022
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Visitation Location:
Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home

Service:
Date: Monday, March 7, 2022
Time: 11:00 a.m.

Service Location:
Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home

Interment:
Caplinger Mills Cemetery

Missouri & Kansas Road Conditions

If you are heading out early this morning here is a look at the current road conditions. 

Light snow is coming to an end early this morning and the winter advisory is set to expire at 6AM. Take it easy and allow for extra time this morning!