Obituary - Kristi Susan Hensley

Kristi Susan Hensley, 48, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Kristi was born March 11, 1974 in Nevada to Roger L. and Vicki Rae (Moore) Hensley.

Kristi was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada High School where she was active in Speech and Debate, as well as being a cheerleader. 

Following her graduation in 1992, she attended Missouri Valley College in Marshall, MO graduating in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and Marketing. Kristi moved to St. Louis, MO where she worked for a number of years. 

She loved the city of St. Louis and the people there. Kristi was actively involved in Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America. She and her “little sister” were together for 13 years and had continued to remain friends. 

In 2017 she returned to Nevada for the comfort of her family and home. Kristi loved her nieces and nephews and was very concerned about the future of life in America. She was currently employed by the Corridor Group in Mission, KS.

Survivors include her parents, Roger and Vicki Hensley of the home in Nevada; one brother, Jeremy Lynn Hensley, Nevada; maternal grandmother, Twilia Moore, Nevada; numerous aunts and uncles, Linda Owen (Roy), Karen Taffner (Jerry), Lamar, Pam Medlin (Jesse), Lamar, Susan Cheshire, Springfield, MO, Jerry Moore, Nevada, and Carl Moore, Nevada; nephews and nieces, Dakota Stigall (Taylor), Hume, Konnway Hensley, Nevada, Mercedes Massari, Nevada, and Payten Johnson (Andrew), Nevada; many, many, cousins; and her beloved Westiepoo canine companion “Nelson”.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.

Memorials are suggested in her memory to Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Louis, c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO.

Public Service Announcement to all Countywide Disposal customers:

Public Service Announcement to all customers:

 
Please mow around or weed eat around your dumpsters or trash cans. Our employees do not want to be bit by snakes, ticks or chiggers.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office staff 660-679-0717. Thank you for your understanding.

Drug arrest made in Pittsburg Kansas

MEDIA RELEASE
Drug Arrest
Released by Lt. Rebekah Lynch
June 13, 2022

On June 11, 2022, an officer with the Pittsburg Police Department observed 31-year-old Keith Alan Brown, of Pittsburg, parked on a lot in the area of the 300 block of N. Pine Street. The officer was familiar with Mr. Brown, and knew Brown had paperwork to be served to him as part of a drug case from back in May of 2022. 

The officer made contact with Brown and advised him of the paperwork to be served. A second patrol unit arrived to assist. Paperwork was retrieved from the police station and served to Mr. Brown.

During this encounter, an officer observed items believed to be illegal drugs in plain view inside the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of multiple baggies containing methamphetamine, prescription medication it did not appear Brown had a valid prescription for, a handgun, multiple items of drug paraphernalia, and a large sum of cash.

Keith Brown was arrested, without incident, and will be charged with possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, possession of a depressant with the intent to distribute, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, defacing a firearm identification, possession of felony drug paraphernalia, and possession of misdemeanor drug paraphernalia. Brown was transported to the Crawford County Jail, where he is being held in lieu of a $75,000.00 bond.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this incident, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or at our tip line, 620-231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

Adrian 4th of July Celebration

 

Today Is Flag Day!

Today is Flag Day which commemorates the anniversary of the occasion on which the Second Continental Congress declared that the American flag would have “13 stripes, alternate red and white,” and “13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation” in 1777.

The United States Army also celebrates the U.S. Army birthday on this date; Congress adopted "the American continental army" after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775.

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; on August 3, 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday

If you would like to go to a Flag Day Ceremony today around the area please check the links below:

Adrian:

https://www.midamericalive.com/2022/06/vfw-flag-retirement-ceremony-in-adrian.html

Nevada:

https://www.midamericalive.com/2022/06/nevada-elks-lodge-564-flag-day-ceremony.html

Obituary - Roger Dean Owings Sr.

A family celebration of life for Roger Dean Owings Sr. of Kansas City, Missouri will be held at a later time. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Roger Dean Owings Sr., age 49 of Kansas City, Missouri died Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Saint Luke’s North Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born November 26, 1972 to Sue Goforth in Clinton, Missouri.

Roger is survived by one son, Roger Owings Jr. of Columbia, Missouri; one daughter, Ariel Drake and husband John of Memphis, Tennessee; and two brothers, Richard and Gary Johnson both of Kansas City, Missouri.

Adrian Boy Scout Troop 238 News:

Adrian Boy Scout Troop 238 is headed to camp at H. Roe Bartle Reservation! They packed up and left Adrian yesterday morning, June 13th. Have fun and stay cool!

Photo by Gwen Ford

Heat, Wind and Storms Today

Midnight Musings: The argument on the floor overnight has been when describing today's weather is "hot dog's breath" or "blast furnace" more accurate?? We'll let you decide!