Obituary - James "Jim" Tillman

Jim Tillman, age 84, passed away on June 24, 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona. After a difficult couple of months, Dad died peacefully at dawn.

Jim Tillman was born September 18, 1937 in Clinton, Missouri as the oldest son of Carl and Margaret Tillman. Jim’s sister, Linda Wilson resides in Urich. 

Jim and his wife Elaine enjoyed moving back to Clinton in retirement where they were active in the community and at the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. Jim was a volunteer with Hospice and the Senior Center and enjoyed singing in the church choir.

Jim and Elaine met at the University of Missouri and married shortly after graduation in 1959. Jim was an engineer with an active mind and warm heart. After serving as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army for four years, Jim enjoyed a 40-year career in the asphalt paving industry in several engineering and management roles, living in Aurora, Illinois and Santa Ana, California for many years. They have two children, Rob and Carol who currently reside in Scottsdale. While he loved returning to Clinton, Jim and Elaine moved to Scottsdale in 2021 to live closer to his children.

Jim is survived by his wife, Elaine, his sister Linda, daughter Carol, son Rob, daughter-in-law Jan and three granddaughters; Katie, Haley and Brooke.

Family and friends have appreciated the time we’ve had with Dad, and we know he is now at peace in heaven with our Lord.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home and are pending at this time.

From Countywide Disposal

Countywide Disposal would like to wish all of their customers a safe and Happy Fourth of July!

As a reminder, ALL routes will be running a DAY BEHIND the week of July 4th. For example: 

If your normal trash day is Monday, we will be by to pick up trash on Tuesday. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office staff at (660)679-0717

Please note: Our office will be closed Monday July 4th in observance of Independence Day and will reopen the next business day.

Obituary - Terry James Brown III

Terry James Brown III, 29, of Holden, Missouri passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 27, 2022. He was born on Monday, January 11, 1993, in Independence, Missouri to Rebecca Talley and the late Terry Brown II. Terry attended and graduated from Holden high school in 2011. He was a meat cutter at Yoss Bros grocery store in Holden and had lived and worked in Holden his entire life.

Terry had a love for football and fantasy football and thoroughly enjoyed guns and target practicing. He had a huge heart, loved his family and was lovingly called a “giant teddy bear”. He had a sweet and gentle soul. Terry will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Talley of Holden; one sister, Brittany (Toby) Pennington of Holden; uncle, Richard Talley Jr of Holden; aunt, Victoria Talley of Holden; uncle, Bob (Chris) Talley of Warsaw; aunt, Kristy Talley of Holden; cousins, Tonia (Jimmie) Conway of Holden, John (Mendy) Keltner of Peculiar and Jessica (Erich) Talley and child Zeke of Warrensburg.

He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Brown II; maternal grandparents, Patricia Talley and Richard Paul Talley; uncle, John Michael “Tike” Talley and cousin Kathy Jo Lay.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the City Hall Haller Building in Holden from 12PM to 4PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Terry Brown memorial fund at F&C Bank in Holden or brought to Campbell-Cast Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.castfuneralhome.com

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

 

Clinton School District hires new assistant principal of Henry Elementary School

The Clinton School District has selected Jordan Townsend as the assistant principal of Henry Elementary School beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.

 
Mrs. Townsend, who is currently an ELA/reading teacher at Clinton Middle School and the Clinton School District Summer School Administrator, will bring 10 years of teaching and leadership experience to the students and staff at Henry Elementary. Jordan has taught both at the middle school and elementary levels, and has previous experience at the Lebanon and Warsaw School Districts.

Mrs. Townsend has a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education (K-12) and a Master’s in Educational Leadership, both from Missouri State University.

Jordan and her husband, Tim (a CMS physical education teacher and assistant football coach), have three children, Ainsley (7), Easton (6), and Axton (3). Although Jordan and Tim just completed their first year in the district, Clinton has been an important part of their family for decades. 

Jordan’s parents own Smith's Restaurant and her uncle Jim Smith is the Community Bank President at OakStar Bank. “We have grown to love the community and when the opportunity arose for both of us to teach in the district last year, we jumped at it. We are extremely invested in the growth of Clinton and the school district,” says Jordan.

Assistant Superintendent Brian Wishard says, “I am excited to have Mrs. Jordan Townsend as our new Assistant Principal at Henry Elementary. She will bring a strong background knowledge in special education. Mrs. Townsend has also taught in a variety of different grade levels which has given her the ability to relate to students at all levels. She will be a great addition to continue the success at Henry Elementary.”

Jordan is looking forward to beginning her work with the students and staff of Henry Elementary, “I measure my own success as a leader by how well the people who work for me succeed. I am able to start my first year of administration with a great group of educators who have already built a strong culture in their building.

Through my summer school experience I can easily tell they are a great work family and truly work for the best results in students. I am excited to work alongside Morgan Patrick and build our building success on top of what they have already started! When they succeed, I succeed!”

 
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Drexel's 4th of July Celebration!

Drexel's 4th of July! Anyone can be in the parade. Line up starts at 1st and Main Streets, parade route is the traditional route down Main Street to the City Park.

Obituary - Christopher Shawn McCartney

Christopher Shawn McCartney, age 38, of Windsor, Missouri, passed away June 24, 2022, in a motor vehicle accident.

The family has asked that memorial donations in memory of Christopher McCartney be made to Consalus Funeral Home to assist with the cost of his funeral service in lieu of flowers.

A Memorial Service is being scheduled at this time. The service date and time will be posted as soon as possible.

Road closure in the city of Butler

The City of Butler Water Department will have the area of W. Mill Street and Elk’s Drive closed to thru traffic from 8am Wednesday, June 29th to 5pm Thursday, June 30th.

The reason for the closing is replacing/installing valves in the water distribution system.

The City of Butler apologizes for any inconvenience!