Obituary - Robin Howard Caskey

Robin Howard Caskey, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2022 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton with visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. Burial with military honors to follow in Drakes Chapel Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions can be made to Marine Corp Toys for Tots program and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Robin Howard Caskey was born on March 25, 1958 to Leon and Shirley (Chapman) Caskey and died in his home in Clinton, Missouri on April 4, 2022. He grew up in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School in 1976. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He was stationed all over the world during his active duty. Following his discharge, he remained in the active reserves and was recalled to active duty to serve in the Gulf War. He received many honors during his military service. He was a Marine through and through, and service to his country was very important to him. He was also an active participate in the Marine’s Toys for Tots program.

Rob continued his education as an adult, receiving both a Bachelor’s of Art and Master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. For several years, he owned and operated Caskey Seamless Guttering with his brother Ron. In 2010, he formed New Wings Wildlife Art and began sculpting life-sized, life-like wooden birds, with his primary interest being larger raptors. He had an amazing artistic talent and spent countless hours in his wood shop. Rob was an avid hunter and fisherman, often hunting with his son and his father.

He accepted Christ as a young child and was a member of the Allen Street Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother (Shirley Caskey) and his brother (Ron Caskey). He is survived by his son Steven Caskey, his daughter Heather Willcockson, his granddaughters Alyssa, Amber and Paisley, his father Leon, his brother Randal, his sister Teresa Locke (Darin), one nephew, and two nieces.

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

Freezing Temperatures Tonight

Temperatures are expected to fall into the mid to upper 20s tonight/ Sat AM. A freeze warning is in effect so steps should be taken to protect sensitive vegetation from being damaged or destroyed.

Max Motors Dealerships Acquire Nevada Auto Mall

Max Motors Dealerships will add Nevada Auto Mall, 2501 E. Austin Blvd. in Nevada, Missouri, to the company’s lineup of dealerships. The acquisition represents the second Max Motors location in Nevada and the tenth location overall, serving customers in four Missouri cities (Nevada, Butler, Harrisonville and Belton) and one in Kansas (Manhattan).

“Nevada Auto Mall and Hope family name have been doing business for 25 years and is known throughout the region for delivering a pleasurable buying experience,” said Bob Jacaway, Max Motors President and CEO. “It’s our mission to continue that legacy with Nevada Auto Mall as part of the Max Motors family.” All employees will continue to hold their current positions as a part of the purchase, including Dan Hope Jr. and Dan Hope III as we continue the family legacy.

The purchase of Nevada Auto Mall brings the total number of vehicle brands offered by Max Motors in Nevada to eight: Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Buick, GMC, and Chevrolet. “We’re honored to be in a position to bring a variety of trusted brands to meet our customers’ needs,” Jacaway said. “We don’t want to be your dealership for just one purchase, but your dealership for life. No matter your unique needs or budget, we have the new or pre-owned vehicle for you.” Max Motors opened its first location in 2006 in Butler, Missouri.

The substantial growth the company has enjoyed earned Max Motors the No. 59 ranking as one of the Fastest Growing Private Company by the Kansas City Business Journal. Nevada Auto Mall is the newest addition to the Max Motors family which comprises Max Ford of Manhattan; Max Hyundai of Manhattan; Max Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Belton; Max Motors Pre-Owned Center; Max Ford of Harrisonville; Max Collision Center; Max Ford of Butler; Max Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Butler; and Max Chevrolet Buick GMC of Nevada along with the newest locations Max Ford Nevada and Max Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Nevada

Freeman Barrows the First County Clerk of Bates County

The first story this year will be about Freeman Barrows and his connection with Harmony Mission, Papinville and Bates County. If you have read the stories or heard them on the radio last year you will remember that Harmony Mission closed in 1836. The American Board had their annual meeting in September of 1935 and had decided to send some people to investigate how the mission was doing and to see if it still served a purpose to the Osage.

Revs Kingbury and Byington were sent to the mission in the autumn of 1834 spending some time at the mission to talk to the ministers and laborers at the mission. They brought back the information to the board that the mission should be closed, because most of the Osage had left the area. 

Freeman Barrows came to the mission in 1838. He was born in Middleboro, Massachusetts and later moved to New Bradford with his family to establish a wholesale grocery business. Freeman decided he was going to head west and arrived at Harmony Mission. When he first  came to Harmony he taught at a private school for George Douglas. William Waldo owned a store in the large building at Harmony that was built for the school, housing the Osage children and church services. Waldo hired Freeman to be the manager of the Waldo-Douglas store and he managed the store for two years.

In 1841 Bates County was established.  With permission being obtained from the governor, Thomas Reynold, on March 11,  1841 Harmony Mission was renamed Batesville.  It was the  third county south of the Missouri River. Freeman was elected County Clerk, recorder and circuit clerk. The post office was also located in the building and Freeman was also the postmaster. Batesville had the first post office, voting precinct and where court was held.

Freeman married Asenath A Vaill on August 23, 1842. She had come to Balltown to visit her sister Elizabeth (whom was married to Waldo owner of the store Freeman managed) and one year later they married. They lived in a log cabin two miles to the east of Papinville. Freeman was still working at the county seat and worked there for twelve years. Later he built a nice house which is still standing today. It is now the home of Elsie Klinksick.

About 1858 Freeman’s health was declining so he gave up his county seats positions. He died in April 1861 of tuberculosis and is buried at the Green Lawn Cemetery in Rich Hill, Missouri.

The next story will be about Asenath Barrows. She had a very interesting life and I am sure you will enjoy reading the story. The Papinville Historical Association is planning on doing the Harmony Mission Tour this spring. Those of you who made reservations last year will be called to let you know when the tour will take place. If you haven’t made reservation and would like to go to the location where Harmony Mission and Bates County was established call either of these telephone numbers 417-395-4288 or 417-395-2594 and make your reservation. There will be two tours 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be served on both tours so you can eat on the grounds where Harmony and Batesville were established. Pray we won’t have a flood this year.

The Papinville Historical and Cemetery Association would like to thank every one who donated to the donation drive. Since we haven’t been able to have any events for two years this helped with our finances which was greatly appreciated. If there is any organization or school that would like to see the museum, school or hear more about the history of Harmony Mission or Papinville call the numbers that were given to make the reservations. We have a nice shelter house that can be used for family reunions with a kitchen and restrooms. Anyone that is interested in helping with the  Papinville Association (to keep the history alive for the future generations )you are welcome. We would love your help. 

              Submitted by Phyllis Stewart

Information for this story was taken from the following books:

“Papinville History Book 1997” Co-Compilers Beverly Sullins and Phyllis Stewart

“The First Protestant Osage Missions 1820-1837 “ Wm. W. Graves

“History of Bates County Missouri” W.O. Atkeson 1918

Obituary - Angela Ann Penwell

Angela Ann Penwell, 60, Raymore, Missouri, previously of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at her home in Raymore. Services will be held at a later date.

Angela was born December 11, 1961 in La Grange, Kentucky, a daughter of Jesse O'Dell and Bonnie (Nolan) Bowman. She was united in marriage to Jay Penwell, June 3, 2002, in St Joseph, MO. She lived in St. Joseph, Missouri, fifty-five years before moving to Raymore in January, 2022. Angela loved to work in the garden and her pets were her constant companions.

Angela was preceded in death by her husband, Jay, on January 1, 2022; her parents; and a brother, Danny Bowman. She is survived by one daughter, Tasha (Kyle) Hamilton, Raymore, MO; two brothers: Jesse Bowman and Keith Bowman, both of St. Joseph, MO; and two grandchildren: Alexander and Nicholas Hamilton.

News from Michael G's Greenhouses

The last two years must have spoiled me. Sales were extraordinarily strong which helped make room for late planted things like tomatoes and vegetables. This year has been the exact opposite so far. I do know that spring will be here soon, I am just not sure of the day. Just like you, I am ready to set plants outside, but the wind, cold, and rain make that rather hard. I do thank those of you who have been out and bought things. Set them outside on the good days to acclimate them, leaving them on the porch or in the garage isn't good for them.

I have some nice 2 gallon pots of geraniums that take up too much room on sale for $8 each, they are usually $12.50. I have some wave pansies in baskets on sale for $10, they can be planted in the ground when you get tired of them and should come back next year. This Saturday and Sunday only I am going to have foliage baskets on sale for $15. They are nice but block a lot of light and put a lot of weight on my greenhouses.

Easter is the 17th, and I would like to be open only between one and four that afternoon. Someone will be here in the morning after ten if you forget. Come out when it gets warm, say a prayer for the greenhouses when the weather is bad.

The thing I dislike the most after 38 years in business are severe storms and strong winds. Only two layers of plastic are between everything and outdoors and I probably have an anxiety about that.

God tells us to be anxious about nothing, so I need to improve in that department! See you soon.

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Frosty Saturday Morning....

Chilly this morning, but down right frosty Saturday morning. Low's in the mid to upper 20°s across the region Saturday morning.

A freeze warning is in effect for Saturday morning. Bundle up and protect those sensitive outdoor plants if they've started to bloom.

 
Image Description: Dog wrapped in blanket outside surrounded by trees. Words, "Frosty Saturday Morning." Three Day forecast, Friday, partly sunny, lows in the 30s and highs in the upper 40s to 50. Saturday, sunny, lows in the mid to upper 20s highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Sunday, partly sunny, lows mid 30s to mid 40s, highs mid to upper 70s.

Obituary - Donna Lou Terry

Donna Lou Terry was born to Ruth Nichols and Kermit Dempsey on September 11, 1938, in Osceola, Missouri. Donna passed away Sunday, April 3 , 2022, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City, Missouri.

Donna married Charles Terry in 1958, and had a daughter Janice Terry on January 21, 1960, in Osceola, Missouri. Donna lost her beloved daughter unexpectedly on June 2, 2014.

Donna worked at Rivals in Clinton, Missouri for 30 plus years making crock pots, and where she retired from.

She lived in Gerster, Missouri until her journey at the nursing home started in 2019. Donna was a beloved mother, sister, friend, and aunt. There was never a dull moment with her. She enjoyed
working in the garden, taking walks, and doing her puzzle books.

Donna also loved doing the chicken dance to make people laugh. She loved all her nieces, great nieces, and nephews, and loved her great-great nieces and nephews. She would always say “them were her babies.” Donna is proceeded in death by her parents: Kermit and Ruth Dempsey, daughter Janice Terry, nephew Joe Lee Drake and great-great niece Carmen.

She is survived by 3 sisters: Debbie Thomas of Osceola, Mo, Sharon Harrelson of Clinton, Mo, and Bonnie Garret of Harrisonville, Mo. 1 brother, James Dempsey of Clinton, Mo. Niece Twila and Robert Manlove of Collins, Mo. Great nieces, and nephews: Daniel, Kimberly, Travis, Michaila and Bobby JR. Great-great nieces, and nephews: Destiny Jayden, Harley, Bailey, Kenley, Paxton, Elijah, Maddix, Huxley, and Brixton.

You will be greatly missed Aunt Bee. Always and forever, I love you!

Visitation
Saturday, April 9, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel

Service
Saturday, April 9, 2022
11:00 AM
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel

Interment
Yeater Cemetery