Obituary - Lewis Nichols Lee

Lewis Nichols Lee, age 89, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born in La Cygne, Kansas on May 9, 1932 the son of Clayton H. and Bonnie F. Larkey Lee. He graduated from Drexel High School. 

He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked for Bendix as a machinist before retirement. He was a member of the Machinist Union.

Lewis was well know for his fishing expertise. He was often seen at the Miami County State Lake sitting on his bucket fishing for crappie. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Gladys Aiken. Lewis is survived by three sons, Mark Lee(Katherine), Randy Lee, and Rickey Lee(Sandy), a daughter, Debbie May(J.R.), twelve grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial in East Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to service time at the La Cygne Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to PVHS Athletics. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

St. Clair County Route DD CLOSED Northeast of El Dorado Springs March 15 for Pipe Work:

TRAFFIC ALERT: St. Clair County Route DD CLOSED Northeast of El Dorado Springs March 15 for Pipe Work:

When: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 15
Where: St. Clair County Route DD between Southwest County Road 600 and Southwest County Road 800 northeast of #ElDoradoSprings

What: MoDOT crews replacing collapsed pipe underneath the road

Traffic Impacts:
• All Route DD lanes CLOSED where crews are working
• Drivers will be able to access driveways and entrances on
either side of the work zone, but will not be able to travel
through the work zone
• Drivers urged to find alternate routes
• No signed detours planned
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the
work zone
• Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road
closings/traffic impacts
Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

MDC reminds snaggers that paddlefish season begins March 15th

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Imagine catching a giant, prehistoric fish whose ancestors swam during the time of dinosaurs. That is a reality for thousands of paddlefish snaggers during Missouri’s annual spring paddlefish snagging season. Paddlefish -- named for their large, paddle-shaped snouts -- are an ancient species that can grow to seven feet and weight more than 100 pounds. 

According to MDC, the state’s major paddlefish snagging waters include Lake of the Ozarks, Harry S. Truman Reservoir, and Table Rock Lake. A fishing permit is required, unless exempt. The daily limit is two paddlefish, and the possession limit is four. No person shall continue to snag after taking a daily limit of two paddlefish on these waters. This regulation is new for Table Rock Lake.

The paddlefish snagging season for these and most other waters in the state runs March 15 through April 30. The season for the Mississippi River is March 15 through May 15 with a fall season of Sept. 15 through Dec. 15.

A new regulation change established a statewide minimum length limit of 32 inches -- measured from eye to fork of tail -- for sport/recreational taking of paddlefish, up from the previous minimum length of 24 inches for most areas of the state.

The existing minimum length limit of 34 inches -- measured from eye to fork of tail -- will remain in effect for Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, Harry S. Truman Reservoir, and their tributaries.

All paddlefish under the legal minimum length must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught. MDC offers these tips:

• Use landing nets, not gaffs, which can kill young fish.
• Wet hands before handling fish and avoid excessive handling.
• Never put fingers in the gills or eyes.
• Remove hooks carefully and get undersized fish back into the water as quickly as possible.

Extracted paddlefish eggs may not be possessed while on waters of the state or adjacent banks and may not be transported. Paddlefish eggs may not be bought, sold, or offered for sale.

Learn more about paddlefish, snagging regulations, snagging reports, and more at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species/paddlefish.

Obituary - Ramona Smith

Ramona Smith, 74, of Harrisonville, Mo., passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 surrounded by family in her home. Ramona was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a dear friend. Her sense of humor, gratitude, and kind spirit will be remembered by those who knew her.

Ramona was born on November 6, 1947, in Joplin to Virgil and Effie (Crane) Bristow. She attended Carl Junction High School and graduated in 1966. Ramona married Loren Wayne Smith on October 21, 1966. They raised three children together in their home in Carl Junction.

Ramona worked for a number of years at Freeman Hospital in Joplin as part of the medical billing department until her retirement. She was most recently a member of the Cornerstone Community Church in Harrisonville.

Ramona is survived by her husband, Loren, of Harrisonville; her children: Melissa (John) Hofer, of Harrisonville; Nicole (Steve) Baxley, of Shalimar, Fla.; and Joe Smith, of Harrisonville; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and Virgil Bristow; brother, Dale L. Bristow; and sister, Kay Baker.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Cornerstone Community Church in Harrisonville followed by a Memorial Service at 4:00 PM. A graveside service will take place at Carl Junction Cemetery on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM.

Fatal house fire in Lamar

Around 6:00 a.m. this morning, 03/12/22 The Lamar Police Department and The Lamar Fire Department responded to a residential fire near the intersection of 10th and Grand, here in Lamar. Upon arrival they found the home with flames showing and heavy smoke.

 
The residence had been occupied by William Parker, 67 and Betty Jo Parker, 71. William is currently being treated for non-life threating injuries at a local hospital.

Betty Jo Parker was found deceased in the home. It appears that Betty Jo returned into the home to rescue a pet and was overcome by smoke.

The fire scene was investigated by The Lamar Fire Department, The Lamar Police Department, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire has been ruled accidental.

Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 13th

Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 13th. Clocks will need to be set ahead one hour at 2am on Sunday. 

It is also a good time to check/replace the batteries in your NOAA weather radio and smoke detectors. #sgf

Obituary - Enriquez Henry Smith

Enriquez Henry Smith, 86, of New Bern, formerly from Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at home.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country in the Korean War. He retired from Earl M. Jorgensen Steel after 30 years. He loved to travel and was a collector of Hot Wheels cars. He enjoyed time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. Never meeting a stranger, he will be remembered as a patient, kind man with an infectious smile.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and step-father; one brother; two sisters; a grandson; and his first wife, Mary Esther Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne Smith; daughter, Debbie Meyers and husband, Bob; step-son, Gary Kircher and wife, Debbie; step-daughter, Dana Bohlken; three brothers; five sisters; six grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held by family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607.

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