Obituary - Jerry Allen Moore

Jerry Allen Moore, age 74, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 14, 2022 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Jerry's wishes were to be cremated. At Jerry's request there will be no services. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Jerry Allen Moore was born in Clinton, Missouri to George Moore and Ruth Mantonya Moore on October 4, 1947.

Jerry was a Baptist by faith and honored the Lord by offering a helping hand to anyone he could and by enjoying, using, and caring for God's great creation. Jerry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and in younger years exploring uncharted mountainside in Western Colorado. He also enjoyed photography of wildlife and nature, carpentry, and HAMM Radio operations. Jerry enjoyed visiting with friends and relatives and was himself greatly enjoyed by his nieces and nephew and great nieces and nephews!

He is preceded in death by his mother, father and youngest brother Jim (Joy Delozier).

He is survived by 2 aunts: Sylvia Moore and Mary Batchelette, 1 brother John Moore (LaVonne)- Aaron (Kelly), Abigail (Nathan), 1 sister Janice Peterman (Darold)- Michelle Austin (Anthony) , Jeanine Oswald (Shaun), 1 Sister-in-law Joy Delozier (John, also deceased)- Jill Reagan (Matt), Danielle Peacock (Travis) and 13 great nephews and nieces.

Also surviving are his most faithful and loyal companions Buck, Dink, and Pup.

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

BCMH: Health Care Human Resources

This week the important work of Health Care Human Resources was recognized, and their important role in supporting our health care workers from day one and throughout their career.

 
Shoutout to our HR Team (from left): Kimberly Keating, Human Resources Coordinator; Adrienne Burkholder, Human Resources Director; Andrea Jackson, Marketing/PR Coordinator.

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Obituary - Karen Frances Burns

Karen Frances Burns, age 79, Joplin, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in Diamond at her family home.

Karen was born January 31, 1943 in Appleton City, Missouri, daughter of the late Ted Rotert and Viola (Putthoff) Rotert. She grew up on a farm in Germantown, Missouri, and then worked in childcare all of her adult life. She truly loved children, and they loved her as well. 

She was a devote Catholic, and currently attending St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church of Joplin. She had an intense faith, and truly loved her Lord.

In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Calvin Burns, who passed away on August 9, 2014, a brother-in-law, Willard Bettles, and a sister-in-law, Angela Rotert.

Survivors include her children, Christina Schoen and husband Brian of Kansas City, Missouri, Bradley Burns and wife Allie, and Terry Burns and wife Heather all of Joplin; 10 grandchildren, Austin Burns, Brendyn Burns, Cole Burns, Nicholas Schoen, Lauryn Schoen, Michael Karraker, Mercedes Burns, Brylee Burns, Clayton Pugh, and Jarrett Pugh; sisters, Maureen Bettles of Butler, Missouri, Annette Swaters and husband Roger of Deepwater, Missouri; brothers, Wayne Rotert of Kansas City, Missouri, Alan Rotert of Clinton, Missouri, and Robert Rotert and wife Susan of Appleton City, Missouri; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with private family inurnment at Osborne Memorial Cemetery Niche.

The family will be available for visiting following the Mass.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.

Obituary - Luella Mae (Rosson) Nichols

Luella Mae Rosson Nichols, 93, went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 15, 2022, at Truman Healthcare and Rehab in Lamar MO. She was born on November 8, 1928, in Callaway County, MO to William Hiller Rosson and Lillie Mae Basnett Rosson. Luella was united in marriage to Millard Joe Nichols on May 3, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1993.

Luella was blessed with four children, Jacqueline Lee King, (Nicky) Gary Joe Nichols (Janet), Eric Allan Nichols and Tonya Kay Hogan (Jeff). Seven grandchildren, Amberly Phelps (Mike) Amanda Nichols, Zach Nichols (Jessica), Ethan Hogan, Emily Crewes (Branson) Kensi Dye (Callen), Kaitlyn Johnson (Daniel), two great grandchildren, Lanie and Luella and lots of family and friends.

Luella was a realtor and tax preparer for H&R Block, but her most loved job was wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed reading, traveling, shopping with her girls and beating her granddaughters in rummy. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Nevada.

Visitation will be at Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill, MO at 2 pm Sunday March 20 2022 with a graveside service to follow.

Memorial to American Legion Post 67 in care of Heuser Funeral Home.

Nevada man takes plea deal in sexual abuse case

March 18, 2022,

Zachary Lee Garren entered a guilty plea on March 17, 2022, in the Circuit Court of Barton County. Garren, 20 years old, of Nevada, Missouri, pleaded guilty to statutory sodomy.

Judge David Munton sentenced Garren to 12 years in the Department of Corrections. 

The case was investigated by the Lamar Police Department.

The defendant is accused of sexually abusing a boy on multiple occasions when he was 17 years old and the boy 10 or 11 years old. 

The boy's mother brought the matter to the attention of law enforcement in May of last year, and both the boy and his brother were interviewed at the Children's Center in Nevada.

A probable-cause affidavit filed in the case states that the younger brother was able to corroborate certain details of the older brother's disclosures. The defendant acknowledged to investigators that the two boys had stayed at his residence in Sheldon but initially denied having had any sexual contact with either one of them. He eventually admitted otherwise, although he claimed not to recall exactly what happened, suggesting that his mind might be blocking any memory of the details of those encounters, according to the affidavit.

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Obituary - Dottie Lee Anderson

Dottie Lee Anderson, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

Services will be held at South View Christian Church, 13604 Norby Rd., Grandview, Missouri 64030 on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. 

Visitation will start at 5:30 p.m. followed by a memorial service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Inurnment will be held on April 1, 2022 at Chapel Hill Mortuary in Cedar Hill, Missouri.

Dottie was born in Marquand, Missouri on July 1, 1929 to Harley Yount and Alta (Killian) Yount. Dottie graduated from high school and in the winter of 1953 she was joined in marriage with her late husband, Winfred G. Anderson on January 17th. Their union was blessed with two children, Debra and Danny. Dottie’s family meant everything to her, especially as grandchildren came along. She perfected the art of cooking and baking, especially with her desserts. Dottie also enjoyed gardening and reading but overall, spending time with her family.

Dottie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Winfred Anderson; parents, Harley and Alta Yount; four siblings, Henry Yount, Bessie Presnell, Arthur Yount, and Clint Yount; and granddaughter, Clarisse Anderson.

Left to cherish Dottie’s memory are her two children, Debra Swinger (David) and Danny Anderson; three grandchildren, Monique Anderson, Nathan Swinger (Olivia), and Jared Swinger (Tracey); and great granddaughter, Ella Grace Swinger.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Wayside Waifs online at www.waysidewaifs.org or by check 3901 Martha Truman Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64137.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Michael Minsky

Mike Minsky loved a long ride on a fast Harley, a cold beer on a summer day, and a hot grill at his side. He will be remembered for his mischievous smile, infectious full-hearted laughter, and devilishly charming antics.

Mike was a generous and thoughtful father, husband, son, grandson, brother and friend who always made the extra effort to stay in touch with prank phone calls at odd hours and weird unsolicited internet videos. He recently took to gifting his loved ones with smart home devices, mostly so he could send fart noises into their kitchens whenever he thought of them - which was often.

More than anything, even more than a great dad joke, Mike loved being a father to his three cherished sons, Riley, Russell, and Ryan; as well as his step-children, Elly and Mack.

He loved several dogs in his lifetime and like his favorite pitbulls - he had a lot of bark, a little bite, and a big heart - but mostly he was a lovable goofball with horrible gas.

Mike enjoyed cooking - a gift to those he invited into his home, where he was an enthusiastic host; quick to make you feel welcome and eager to pour out a heavy-handed serving of good times. He liked a good prank and a joke and a laugh. His enthusiasm was contagious so he made friends wherever he went. He was a proud and skillful plumber - always willing to be the butt of any jokes that were cracked.

He loved to cheer on his prized Boston sports teams and start a good-humored Yankees S*ck chant in a Midwestern bar - no matter what game was on. A dedicated fan, he’s left his family to sort through years of accumulated New England Patriots decor in the middle of Kansas City Chiefs territory. Even though he treasured the life he built in Missouri, to many of us he will always be like the Sam Adams commercial - your (favorite) cousin, from Boston.

Michael is survived by his adoring (and incredibly tolerant) family: Wife, Kirschen, who he was madly in love with and shockingly lucky to marry. As well as his step-children, Elly & Mack Stewart, who he loved and embarrassed in equal measure; Sons: Riley, Russell & Ryan who he loved deeply and was infinitely proud of;
Parents: Diane Sigren (and Dave Sigren) & Mark Minsky (and Kit Minsky); Siblings: Brian (and Shani Minsky), Sam & Leah Minsky;
Maternal grandparents: Mary Mullen & Paul Kenney; Paternal grandmother: Myra Minksy. Michael was predeceased by his grandfather, Sidney Minsky; As well as countless cousins, uncles, aunts, in-laws, and friends who will miss him very dearly.

Everybody has a Mike story and we'd love to hear them all. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 20th from 2:00-4:00 pm
Centerview
227 Municipal Circle
Raymore, MO 64083

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating online to https://gofund.me/8951412b

But, what would have really made Mike the happiest is for you to have a laugh and drink with a friend and bullsh*t about his antics or play a harmless prank on some unsuspecting chowdah-head.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

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