Obituary - Montie Lee Faught

Montie Lee Faught, 85, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his home. Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Masonic services will be on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with funeral services following the conclusion of the Masonic services. Interment to follow at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.

Montie was born August 16, 1936 to James Lee and Rose Ellen (Ethington) Faught in Flint, MI. He was raised by his grandparents, Elmer Thomas and Stella Mae Ethington, in Peculiar, MO. Montie married the love of his life, Goldie Lou James, on June 2, 1956, at her parent's home in Harrisonville, MO. Early in his career, he worked as a police officer in Raytown, MO, but ended up going to work for Western Electric/AT&T in their maintenance department, where he retired after 28 years in 1991. He also enjoyed his time spent coaching semi-pro basketball at Kemper Arena.

Throughout Montie's life, he enjoyed fishing, competing in several tournaments and semi-pro competitions, he enjoyed hunting, and traveling with Goldie after his retirement. Later in life, he enjoyed going out to West Line to listen to music with friends. He was a member of the Harrisonville Elks Lodge; the Ararat Shriners where he participated in many parades and was part of their motorcycle brigade; the Grand River Lodge #276 in Freeman, MO, where he served as past Master; and a member of First Baptist Church in Harrisonville, MO.

Montie is preceded in death by his wife, Goldie. He is survived by his children: Bobby (Denise) Faught, Mike Faught, and Pamela Kay Faught; his 6 grandchildren: Montie Wayne, Jessie Lou, Danielle Marie, Travis John, Sara Marie, and Danny Michael; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas Stapleton; and sister, Beverly (Stapleton) Thurman.

Nevada Speedway Results June 18th

Mini Stocks:
1.) Josh Barker 17
2.) Kody Price 22LT
3.) Miranda Simmons 7v
4.) Logan Alarcon 8L
5.) Kevin Gatlin 8G

Outlaw 4-Cylinders:

1.) Coby Burchett B17

2.) Rocky Stone 8H

3.) Brandon Vink 7V

4.) Mike Baxter 96

5.) Tim Stone 19

6.) Brandon Stone 3

B-Mods:

1.) Justin Pike 87

2.) Scotty Bough 11S

3.) Krew Walburn 28

4.) Jon Sheets 8S

5.) Matthew Hendren 64M

6.) Eric Atwood 13X

7.) Logan Smith 11L

8.) John Pilcher 1Xjr.

9.) Blake Beal 17

Pure Stocks:

1.) Shawn Hendren 64

2.) Jerry Wheeler 3

3.) Tyler Lehmann T71

4.) Chris Dodson 8

5.) Josh Payton 92

6.) Travis Farmer 12T

7.) Chris Diamond 79

8.) Jordan Blevins 48B

9.) Bryan Bedwell 88

POWRi Super Stocks:

1.) Devin Irvin 67

2.) Bobby Ruff X15

3.) Chris Kircher 28K

4.) Shawn Hendren 64

5.) Mark Davis 56

6.) Brandon Douty 21

7.) Josh Harris 89

8.) Jeremy Willard 35

9.) James Barker 69m

10.) Joshua Haynes 41H

11.) Michael Muskrat 164

12.) Jason Thurman 66

13.) Tray Douty 

Midwest Modz:

1.) Caden Bolin X1

2.) Jordan Beard 2J

3.) Kelby Keith 21

4.) Norman Mackley 23

5.) Blake Sutton 99b

6.) Timmy Carter 22X

7.) Andrew Crockett 13

8.) Joey Thornburg 99

9.) Arthur Nicholson 65R

10.) Mike Hart 99jr

11.) Brandon Courtney 28

12.) Keith Bradley 20

13.) Justin Oliver 29

Make plans next Saturday night June 25th for the 3rd Annual Screamin Lehmann Memorial Race at Nevada Speedway!

Obituary - Tom F. Bridgewater

Tom F. Bridgewater, 73, of Rich Hill, MO passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at his home with his loving family at his bedside.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 21 at Rich Hill Christian Church at 10:00 a.m. with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Rich Hill Christian Church. 

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Tom Bridgewater Memorial Fund for the benefit of Rich Hill Sports Program in care of Heuser Funeral Home.

Tom is survived by his wife Laura “Kathy” Bridgewater; children, Joe & Donya Bridgewater, Jason & Mendy Bridgewater, Kathryn & Scott Trammell; 10 Grandchildren; and 4 Great-Grandsons.

Belton woman injured in Cass County crash

On June 18th around 5:00 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Southfork just south of VanMeter Road in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2007 Hyundai Elantra driven by 23 year old Sarah McMillen of Belton, Missouri lost control on gravel, left the roadway striking some trees and a embankment.

Sarah McMillen sustained minor injuries and she was taken by private vehicle to Belton Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by Miller's Tow.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220320317

Adrian Lions Club Fireworks Stand

 

Obituary - Stanley A. Cislo

Stanley A. Cislo, age 94, of Deepwater, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, Missouri. He was born on March 14, 1928, in Montague, Massachusetts, the son of John and Sophie Glaszo Cislo.

He was raised in Massachusetts and graduated from South Amherst High School in 1945. He joined the army shortly afterwards and served his country proudly. He returned to Massachusetts and on February 12, 1950, he was united in marriage to Adeline Czarnecki in Turners Falls, MA. They made their home in many places and unto this union one daughter was born. He retired while they were living in West Chicago, Illinois. Later they moved to Deepwater, Missouri, to be closer to the lake.

Stanley loved to fish and he also built and flew many model airplanes. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Warsaw, where he attended as long as he could.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Adeline, in 2013, two sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his daughter Valerie (Jim) Studer, of Warrensburg, Missouri, four grandchildren, Greg (Lourdes) Wicinski, of Tampa, Florida, Heather (Mike) Shea, of Westerville, Ohio, Jamie (Joanne) Buckley, of Mansfield, Ohio, and Kristina (Adam) Craig, of Portland, Oregon.

He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, Sandra, Stephen, Eric, Andrew, Jordan, Abby, Ali, Zachary, and Michael, two great-great grandchildren, Jessica and Jenson, other relatives and friends.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Missouri, with memorial services to be held at a later date in Massachusetts.     

MSHP: Plan A Safe July Fourth Weekend!

The July Fourth holiday weekend is a great opportunity to enjoy one of Missouri’s recreational opportunities or a backyard barbecue. Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe July Fourth holiday. 

Everyone should place safety at the top of their list when planning how to celebrate our nation’s freedoms. No matter how you decide to spend the long weekend, your smartest choice is to follow all Missouri traffic and boating laws.

During the 2021 counting period, seven people were killed and 532 injured in Missouri over the holiday in 1,139 traffic crashes. Over the 2021 July Fourth holiday, troopers arrested 80 people for driving while intoxicated. In 2021, there were 12 boating crashes, which included eight injuries and one fatality. One people drowned during last year's July Fourth holiday. Troopers made nine boating while intoxicated arrests over last year’s July Fourth holiday weekend.

The 2022 counting period for the July Fourth holiday will be from 6 p.m., Friday, July 1, to 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 4, 2022.

The Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) and Operation Dry Water over the July Fourth holiday weekend. Operation Dry Water specifically targets impaired vessel operators. All available troopers will be patrolling Missouri roadways and waterways to enforce traffic and boating laws, and offering assistance as needed.

Missouri’s boaters are asked to do their part by remaining alert for other boats and swimmers, and being courteous on the water. Never operate a vessel if you’ve consumed alcohol. Boaters need to be aware that it is illegal to discharge fireworks from a vessel. Leave all fireworks in a safe place on shore. Remember to share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!!

Anyone needing assistance or who witnesses criminal activity while traveling on Missouri’s roadways or waterways can contact the nearest Highway Patrol troop headquarters by calling the Patrol Emergency Report Line at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. Motorists may call 1-888-275-6636 to check for road construction along their travel route.

Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …”

Obituary - Robert Lynn Ferro

Robert Ferro, 83, of Joplin, MO, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 24th at 2:00 p.m. in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri.

He was born in Clinton, Missouri, May 18, 1939, to Bert and Mildred Ferro. He is the Husband of Shirley R. Ferro. They shared 57 years of marriage together.

He attended and graduated from Clinton High School, graduated from UCM, Warrensburg Missouri in Commercial Art then went on to finish his Master’s at PSU, Pittsburgh, KS.

He was employed at Messenger’s Publishing in Joplin, Mo. then later employed at PSU as a professor. He liked photography, fishing, and hunting. We went on several camping trips to places such as Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Fort Massachusetts in Biloxi, Mississippi, and Roaring River State Park.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Webb City, Mo. for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ferro, Daughter Jennifer Morris, and Grand-Daughter Josie Morris. He was preceded in Death by his parents, Bert and Mildred Ferro. Still living are his Sister Janice Parmley and Nephew Tony Braiser.

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