Obituary - Diane Morgan Brown

Diane Morgan Brown, age 87, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri surrounded by her children. Diane had a zest for life, and was known for her love of family and friends. She displayed natural musical gifts through her distinctive style at the piano, and her singing with abandon. 

Many enjoyed her "more-the-merrier" hospitality for over eighty years. She loved to laugh, play games, and cook for all who entered the warmth of her home. Those who called her Mom, Gram, Donie, Dee, and friend will greatly miss this woman of deep faith.

She was born in Orlando, Florida, in 1935, where she eventually met and married B.G. Brown. They were married 54 years before he passed away on July 2, 2008. They have three children: David (Elisa), of Dallas, Texas; Debbie (Jim), of Chilhowee, Missouri; and Danny, of Buffalo, Missouri.

Diane is survived by her children, nine grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren.

She is buried at Carrsville Cemetery, Chilhowee, Missouri. A memorial and reunion with friends and family is planned for April 16, 2022, at 11:00 AM at her sons home (43 SW Route 58 Centerview, MO. 64019). Please feel free to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Carrsville Cemetery and may be left in care of the funeral home.

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

From Butler Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Jason Bennett

From Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Jason Bennett. If there is ever a Tornado Warning issued for the City of Butler there are two designated storm shelters offering their services.

The First Christian Church at 11 West Pine and the Community of Christ Church at 409 West Dakota. As always be prepared and monitor the weather conditions and do not depend on outdoor warning sirens to take shelter. You should always have an emergency supply kit to take with you.

You should have plenty of gas in your vehicle in the event of no power in the city. You should have a cell phone but keep in mind if there is damage to the cell towers their will be no service

Adrian Welcomes New Mayor, Alderman

 

IT'S OFFICIAL Mayor Pro tem Jeff Vick, Mayor Matt Cunningham and Alderman Jeremy Bridges took the oath last night during the regular session of the city council meeting. Before getting down to business, Mayor Cunningham made the following proclamation:

"I thank everyone for the support and well wishes and the offers of help. I look forward to working with the Board of Aldermen, city hall, department leaders, and the citizen's of Adrian. 

I'd like to thank Hershel Cole and Bill Lunsford for all their hard work that they gave to this city. It has made us better. Let's keep Hershel in our prayers as he continues to fight illness.

As mayor of the great town of Adrian, I promise to the citizens and employees that I will be as attentive and committed as I have been as a husband and father and self employed businessman. While that's not a perfect record, just ask my family, I think they will agree to the consistency I have shown over the years. I promise to bring that same consistency here to city hall. I understand that this position does not hold much power. But it can influence power. I pray that God gives the board and I the wisdom to me the right choices for Adrian and the integrity to see them through.

There are obviously many things that need our attention. From the finances to the codes. From the dangerous properties to repaving the streets. We have our work cut out for us no doubt. I will do my best to continue on this direction of improvement that this board has already started. To accomplish these projects within these 4 main areas will indeed take all of us, including the employees, to listen to each other and be accountable to the tax payers of Adrian. Go Blackhawks!"

Matthew H. Cunningham

Adrian Mayor

Strong to severe T-Storms possible tonight/Wednesday AM

Strong to severe storms will be possible tonight, especially across northeast Kansas & Northwest Missouri where the greatest threat exists for large hail, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado. Make sure to have multiple ways to be alerted late tonight if a warning is issued for your location.

Stolen camper trailer in St. Clair County

To the thieves who felt entitled to go on our land and steal our camper Saturday, we believe in karma! 

We work our butts off to have what we have and to reach our goals, just have to low lives come in and take it. 

If anyone saw or knows of someone who drives a black dually flatbed and hooked to a 43' camper Saturday in the Collins area, please contact the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department. Thank you.

Obituary - Jacqueline L. "Jacki" Jackson-Hageman

A celebration of life for Jacki will be held beginning at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2022 at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO. Visitation will precede the service from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Officiating at the service will be Pastor Rob Wood and Pastor Linda Wansing. Inurnment will be in the Lowry City Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be given to Heartland Hospice.

Jacqueline (Jacki) Lee Jackson Hageman, 80, of Appleton City, Missouri, died April 5, 2022 at Ellet Memorial Hospital after a two-year struggle with the lingering effects of Covid-19.

Her daddy's cupid, Jacki was born February 14, 1942, in Warrensburg, Missouri, to Mamie Lorraine Hackler and Jack Sawyer. Her father was a newspaper man and the family moved often when she was growing up. She attended school in Crane, Missouri and Clinton, Missouri, before the family moved to Appleton City where Jacki sometimes worked at the Appleton City Journal with her family. 

She graduated from Appleton City High School in 1960 and went to work for the local dentist, Dr. Stout, where she met her future husband, Edward L. Jackson of Lowry City, Missouri They were married May 27, 1961 and had two children, Claudia Lee Jackson and Shaun Edward Jackson.

As a young mother she provided childcare from home before going to work for the Grandview, Missouri, School District, first as a teacher's aide and then as the secretary at Meadowmere Elementary. Always involved in the local community, she was a PTA leader, Girl Scout leader, little league mom/scorekeeper, poll worker and election judge, and ran several square dance clubs with her husband Eddie. 

After his death, she married Kenneth Wayne Hageman of Kansas City, Kansas, on September 15, 1985. They moved south to Kimberling City, Missouri, and Jacki began her second career at Silver Dollar City where she worked in several departments including the blacksmith shop, the mercantile and quilt shop and was an active member of the local Red Hat Society. After Kenneth's death and her retirement from the city, she returned to Appleton City. "Miss Jacki," as she was known in town, was an avid reader and enjoyed her book group, her Kansas City Chiefs, the garden club, participating on the board of directors at the Appleton City Senior Housing complex, where she resided, spending time with her friends and her lunch date excursions with friend Ron Hargrave.

Survivors include her children: Claudia (Patrick Horvath) Jackson of Edwards, Missouri, Shaun (Kim) Jackson of Independence, Missouri, Sheryl (Jeff) McReynolds of Strafford, Missouri and Kevin Hageman of Lebanon, Missouri; her sister, Judy Wood of Joplin, Missouri; sister-in-law, Betty Sawyer of Mt. Vernon, Missouri; grandchildren, Caleb Jackson-Boys, Evan Jackson-Boys, Dwayne (Daniel) Oberbeck-Rios, Josh Oberbeck and Jeff Hannah; great-grandchildren, Owen, Toryn, Beckham and Taylor; and three generations of nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husbands, brother Michael J. Sawyer, and brother-in-law Jerry Wood.

Wind advisory in effect today/tonight

Hold on to your hats! It's going to be a breezy one today! Winds will pick up this morning and by early afternoon will be gusting up to 45 mph across eastern Kansas and western Missouri. A few isolated gusts up to 50 mph will be possible.

Happy Retirement Deana!

The Harrisonville Family Medicine, Inc would like to take a moment to thank Deana Self, FNP-C, for being a valuable part of the team at Harrisonville Family Medicine.

After 11 1/2 years of providing great care to our patients, Deana M. Self, FNP-C, has decided to retire. Her last day on staff will be Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Deana has significantly impacted this office as well as the community with the care she has provided over the years.

Her kindness, compassion, and heart to serve will be greatly missed but we wish her all the best in this next chapter. Our team of providers will continue to provide you with quality care.

Please join us in wishing Deana a happy and healthy retirement.