Obituary - Melisa J. Wunderly

Melisa Wunderly, age 47, a resident of rural Fulton, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born September 28, 1974, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Randy Reasoner and Penelope Sue Combs Reasoner. Melisa married Hugh Wunderly on February 14, 1995, at Miami, Oklahoma. 

Melisa and Hugh had just celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary. They enjoyed many adventures throughout their lives together. Melisa enjoyed cruising around in the old pickup, whether it was to go out to dinner, feed the cattle or check on the crops. She also enjoyed her dogs which she thought of like her own children. Melisa adored her grandchildren, Eastonn “Easty” and Jaycee who both loved coming to see their “E” and make crafts with play-doh and glitter. She also enjoyed afternoons with Joseph and his family. Melisa can be remembered for her collection of Kenny Chesney albums and the happiness his music brought her.

She is survived by her husband, Hugh, of the home; her son, Joseph Wunderly (Allyson) of Ft. Scott and her daughter, Amber Johnson (Tanner) of Franklin, Kansas; and two grandchildren, Eastonn and Jaycee Johnson. Also surviving are her parents, Randy and Sue Reasoner of Ft. Scott.

There was cremation. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Melisa Wunderly 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.

Department of Natural Resources hosting free pesticide collection event in Appleton City March 26th

Department of Natural Resources hosting free pesticide collection event in Appleton City March 26th

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 11, 2022 - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will host a free pesticide collection event from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 26 at Appleton City Municipal Services (City Barn), 110 S. Maple St. in Appleton City.

The event is open to all Missouri farmers and households. To help prevent the spread of the corona virus, all participants are asked to stay in their vehicle while waste is being offloaded.

Accepted:

• Pesticides
• Herbicides
• Insecticides
• Fungicides
• Rodenticides
• Dewormers
• Fly tags
• Fertilizers containing pesticide

Not accepted:

• Paint
• Explosives
• Fire extinguishers
• Yard waste
• Electronics
• Trash
• Pesticides from businesses, pesticide production facilities, pesticide distributors or pesticide retailers

More information about the Missouri Pesticide Collection Program is available online at dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/what-were-doing/events-collections-trainings/missouri-pesticide-collection-program.

Following is a list of other pesticide collection events scheduled this year:

• April 9 – MFA Agri Services - 6927 Highway 100, Washington
• May 21 – MFA Agri Services - 1363 Sainte Genevieve Ave., Farmington
• June 11 – Litton Ag Center, 10808 Liv 235, Chillicothe
• Aug. 13 – MoDOT Maintenance Facility, 1031 Jefferson St., Versailles

Construction starting tomorrow at the Cass County Justice Center

Beginning tomorrow, March 15th, the Cass County Justice Center will begin replacing the sidewalks and parking lots around the entire facility. 

This construction is expected to take several months to complete. 

Please stay alert to changing traffic flows and signage.

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.