Obituary - Clara Mae Johns

Clara Mae Johns, age 79, of Nevada, MO, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 7, 2022. It was a gloriously sunny morning that heralded Clara’s journey to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven.

Clara was born February 27, 1943, at home in Richland, MO to Clyde Lester and Mary Gertrude (Cusick) Bailey. Clara was the youngest of four, with a 16 year span between herself and her oldest brother, which meant she was very spoiled and took great joy in it.

She was a stay at home Mom until her youngest went to school and then she became a teachers aid at an exceptional education school. After moving to Nevada in 1983, she worked at Heartland Hospital for 23 years and at the Nevada Middle School for 21 years. She had a huge soft spot for exceptional needs children and was always very patient and kind. Clara had a deep and abiding faith in the Lord and was often quoted as saying “Tie another knot in it and let God take care of it.” Clara was a truly selfless and amazing Mother and Mimi to her grandchildren.

Clara leaves behind a daughter, Dana White, Nevada, MO; a son, Christopher (Shae) Johns, Medford, OR; four beautiful grandchildren, Arden White, Hadli White, Karastin Johns and Mason Johns; four grand dogs, Freyja, Isla, Smidge, and Arlo; as well as several nieces and nephews that she was incredibly fond of.

Preceding her in death were her parents, one brother, Jim Bailey and two sisters, Alma Orr and Emma Hendricks.

There will be a celebration of life for Clara announced for a later date. The family suggests donations to your favorite charity or the American Heart Association instead of flowers.

Obituary - Farrel Arthur Offret

Farrel Arthur Offret, 80, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his home in Nevada. Farrel was born May 20, 1941 in Ogden, UT to Arthur J. and Odetta I. (King) Offret.

Farrel grew up in Utah and graduated from Bountiful High School in Bountiful, UT with the Class of 1959. He worked at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden for 10 years. In May of 1973 he moved his family to Vernon County, Missouri to raise cattle. Farrel also worked at Nevada City Hospital/Nevada Regional Medical Center, retiring after 30 years. He also drove a concrete truck, worked as a logger for two years, and raised hogs for a number of years.

Survivors include his eight children, Michael Starnes (Torn), Henderson, NV, Genia Unsworth (Rod), Salem, UT, Tracie Starnes, West Point, UT, Kristie Lycett, Layton, UT, Tamyra Covey (Edwin), Huntington, AR, Laurence “Bud” Lage (Jeanette), Carthage, MO, James Lage, Nevada, Teresa Milliken (Mark), Kansas City, MO; numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; sister, Lona Waite, Bear River, WY; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; parents; two sisters, ReNee Overdon, and Carla Wallace.

Farrel Offret was a loving husband and father. He was a great friend to all who knew him. He was always willing to help his friends and neighbors and developed lifelong friendships. Farrel lived his life to its fullest creating many opportunities and overcoming challenges. We will be Celebrating his Life on June 18, 2022. Additional information will be announced at a later time.

Memorials are suggested to Vernon County Cancer Relief c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO.

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative job opening for a First Year Apprentice Lineman

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative currently has a job opening for a First Year Apprentice Lineman at our Butler Office location. The selected candidate will be required to reside within 20 minutes of the Butler office location. 

A class A CDL driver’s license is preferred, but not required. Applicant must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. To apply, please submit a resume to:

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative

Attn: Human Resources

PO Box 470

Butler, MO 64730

or email to humanresources@osagevalley.com by May 8:00 am, Monday, May 24, 2022.

Obituary - Ed Barker

Elson Edward “Ed” Barker, 75, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at his home in rural Nevada. Ed was born October 23, 1946 in Nevada to Glenn E. and Betty L. (Shumaker) Barker.

Ed grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1964. He served in the United States Army for a brief time followed by six years with the Kansas National Guard. Ed worked for Guthrie Motors as the Parts Manager, and also at Balk Tractor and Equipment as a salesman for several years. Ed, along with Jim Lawrence, began Nevada Truck Sales together, a business that Ed continued on his own as “Ed’s Trucks and Trailers”. In addition, he raised cattle all of his life.

Ed had a great love for horses from the time he was three years old. He served as President of Southwest Missouri Team Penners for 30 years. Ed attended the Riverside Cowboy Church in Nevada. And was also a member of the Eagles Lodge, and a lifetime member of the BPO Elks (55 years).

Ed is survived by his companion of 35 years, Sharon Duncan, of the home; one son, Travis Duncan (Brandy), Nevada; grandchildren, Kaylee Duncan, and Tucker Duncan; brother, Bill Barker (Linda), Nevada; niece, Casey Crews (Jimmy); nephew, Travis Barker; great-niece, Mallory, and a great-nephew, Dylan. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield, MO with Cris Rodriquez officiating. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested to Riverside Cowboy Church or the Deerfield Cemetery c/o Ferry Funeral Home

Harrisonville police welcome Darin Chance

Today we were honored to welcome Darin Chance to the Harrisonville Police Department family!

Chance has an extensive law enforcement career throughout the state of Missouri and will be serving the department as the Lieutenant for the Patrol Division. 

Please join us in welcoming Lt. Chance to our community!

Members of the Adrian Fire Department are seeking help for one of our own

On Saturday May 7th 2022 Adrian Firefighter, Jeremy Cassaday was involved in a motorcycle accident in the Clinton area. Jeremy was transported by air ambulance to Kansas City in critical condition. 

Due to the extent of injuries Jeremy has suffered he will be hospitalized for an unknown amount of time and will be unable to return to work for weeks/months to come.

The Adrian Volunteer Fire Department along with members of the Disciples of Christ #1277 Christian Motorcycle Association, both of which Jeremy is an active member, will be joining together Saturday May 14th in hosting a boot block fund raising event in Adrian & Passaic from 8am-4pm. If you can help the family in any way, we know it will be appreciated.

100% of donations will be given directly to the Cassaday family. An account has been set up at Citizens Bank for any donations you would like to make directly. The account is CARING FOR THE CASSADAYS

Please continue to pray for the family during this long road of recovery.

Butler Pack 4237 Receive their Bobcat Badges

Congratulations to Cubmaster Robert Brown, Den Leader Brandy Cox, and the children of Butler Cub Scout Pack 4237 on every child receiving their Bobcat badge! 

Pack 4237 was reconstituted in March after a nearly three-year absence due to the pandemic and is sponsored by the Butler American Legion. 

It currently consists of a single Den, which meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm at Boy Scout Hall on Ft Scott Street. Pack 4237 was recently visited by the Bates County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit. 

If you have a child interested in joining the Cub Scouts, you may contact Ashley Hudson at 816-604-7080

Obituary - Richard "Dick" Allen Getty

Richard “Dick” A. Getty, 82, Bolivar, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, May 9, 2022 Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2022 with visitation from 12:00-1:00 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.