Obituary - Jo Maxine Fowler Ferraro

Jo Maxine Fowler Ferraro of Nevada, MO passed away Monday, July 4th at the age of 102. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 11th at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Nevada. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Pittsburg, Kansas. 

Family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church of Nevada prior to the funeral services.

Friends may also call at the Bedene Funeral Home in Arma, Kansas on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Always lend a helping hand when you can!

Archie Police Department would like to thank Dollar General for helping out yesterday during our water outage. 

Our officers carried water in coolers in our patrol cars to have on hand for anyone we ran across who may have needed it. 

Our community is so giving in times that we must come together! Thank you for being apart of it.

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative reporting power outages this morning

Lightning strikes and fallen limbs have caused outages throughout our system at this time.

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Crews have been working to restore power as soon and as safely as possible.

Please do not report outages to Facebook or Facebook Messenger. Please use the SmartHub app or call 660-679-3131.

Obituary - Steve S. Webb

Steve S. Webb 65, passed away on Saturday July 2, 2022, in the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born August 11, 1956, to George and Sally (Higginbottom) Webb in Wyandotte, Michigan.

Steve always knew he would be a mechanic. He would tear apart his toys just to see how they were made. At the age of 12, he got his first job at a junk yard.

Steve left Michigan at the age of 16 and moved to Grandview, Missouri. He lived with his mother and stepfather, Jim Cox. Steve had a great deal of love and respect for Jim. He always said if it weren’t for Jim, it’s hard telling how he would have turned out. The two of them had a close bond and Jim was always there for him.

At 17, Steve joined the Army. He worked on tanks and drove them while in Germany. He patrolled the Czechoslovakian Border. After he got out of the service he came back to Missouri, which remained his home for the rest of his life.

He worked as a mechanic at several locations in the South Kansas City area. In January of 1986 he opened Webb’s Automotive in South Kansas City. In 1996 he sold the business and his family moved to Lowry City. Steve worked at Golden Valley Ford Tractor in Clinton. In 1998 he purchased a building in Lowry City and opened Webb’s Automotive. He retired at the age of 62, in 2018. Steve put all his blood, sweat and tears into his shop, but he always found time for his family.

Steve and Kathy started dating in 1985 and married on July 12, 1997. They were together a total of 37 years. Their 25th wedding anniversary will be celebrated on July 12.

He leaves behind his wife Kathy, his father George Webb who passed away July 4, 2022, 3 daughters: Shelly Ferguson (Rick) of Belton, MO, Kerry Triska of Belton, MO, and Mickey Szudarski (John) of Harrisonville, MO, as well as 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, his stepfather Jim Cox of Lowry City, his siblings: Mike Webb of Rhode Island, Bonnie Primak of Carleton, MI, Darcy Campbell of Rockwood, MI, Erik Webb (Kathy) of New York, and numerous friends.

Steve is preceded in death by his mother Sally Cox, grandson Dustin Hogle, grandson Brody Szudarski, and his sister Linda Bergman.

He was the best husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Steve was one of the most caring, loving, and thoughtful people I have ever known. He would do anything and everything to help people. He worked a lot of long hours and sometimes 7 days a week. Steve would drive long distances to help people who were broke down. Always helping people in their time of need. He has paid bills for people, bought window air conditioning units, cars, even tv’s for people. He was a very generous man and would give the shirt off his back to anyone. He had a huge heart, especially for elderly people. Steve was highly respected, honest, very loyal to his friends and family and he never wanted anything in return, just a thank you.

Steve was the love of my life, my soulmate, my one and only love. I will love and miss him forever. I will meet you at Heaven’s gate. Love you sweetheart.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lowry City Church Of God Holiness in care of the Sheldon –Goodrich Funeral Home.

Visitation
Saturday, July 9, 2022
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Lowry City Church of God (Holiness)

Service
Saturday, July 9, 2022
2:00 PM
Lowry City Church of God (Holiness)

Interment
Lowry City Cemetery

Obituary - Debbie Sue Bossaller

Debbie Sue Bossaller, age 60, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Mercy Hospital.

Debbie was born January 2, in Washington, MO to David and Virginia (Ruegge) Hollandsworth. 

She attended school at Owensville, MO. Debbie married Doug Bossaller and together they raised two sons. 

She received a degree in criminal justice from. She had worked at the Missouri State Hospital as well as Hartland Behavioral Health Services and Walmart.

Debbie is survived by her husband Doug Bossaller; two sons, Josh and his wife Angel, of Nixa, MO and Corrie Bossaller, of Nevada, MO; two granddaughters Kandace Bossaller and Karmyn Bossaller; one brother, Melvin Hollandsworth, and his wife Sandy. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Barbara Gardner.

There will be a private family service.

MSTPA Truck & Tractor Pull tonight in Butler

You might of heard the sound of screaming engines and loud exhaust pipes in the air tonight around the city of Butler. 

However you can bet that the heat or loudness didn't stop the adrenaline junkies from coming out and checking out the Bates County Fair MSTPA Tractor Pull that was held this evening in the arena.

The Bates County Fair Board would like to thank everyone who has worked hard on making this years fair a success and all the sponsors that make it possible. 

A huge thank you to all the people who has came out this week and supported the fair despite the heat and humidity. 

We would like to thank everyone who sent us photos tonight Brayton Wix with Outdoorz Photography and Shyanne Vunovich you guys was great! We appreciate it! 

You can view some photos from the tractor pull below:

Photo Courtesy of Outdoorz Photography By Brayton Wix 

Photo Courtesy of Outdoorz Photography By Brayton Wix 

Photo Courtesy of Shyanne Vunovich

Photo Courtesy of Shyanne Vunovich

Photo Courtesy of Shyanne Vunovich

Photo Courtesy of Shyanne Vunovich

Photo Courtesy of Shyanne Vunovich

Photo Courtesy of Brian Yelton 

Photo Courtesy of Shyanne Vunovich

Photo Courtesy of Shyanne Vunovich

Way to go Alexandria!

Congratulations to Alexandria Query, Crowder College of Nevada’s Spring 2022 Outstanding Nursing Graduate! 

Alexandria has been recognized by faculty in the nursing department at the Nevada campus for exhibiting outstanding character and achieving high academic success. 

Congratulations from your Crowder family!

Obituary - Martha Ann Meinsen Scott

Martha Ann Meinsen Scott, age 75, a resident of Fort Scott, passed away on July 5, 2022, after a short and devastating battle with Cancer.

She was born on December 5, 1946, to Erwin William Meinsen and Dorothy Caldwell Meinsen in Kansas City, Missouri.

Martha graduated from Raytown High School in 1964 and enjoyed working as a young woman in Kansas City.

In November 1969, she went on a blind date that turned into a lifelong commitment lasting 52 years. During that first date, Jim and Martha danced the night away and bonded over their shared love of a very specific brand of cigarettes (Benson Hedges Menthol) and their favorite Beatle (George Harrison). Jim showed up the next day at Crown Drugstore where Martha worked and asked for a second date. Martha decided to host Jim and cooked him an unbelievable meal. He proposed and within 2 weeks of meeting, they were married. They eloped at City Hall in Kansas City, Missouri on November 26, 1969. They chose Thanksgiving weekend because they would have 4 days off and it would be a convenient way to meet the family.

Jim and Martha lived in Kansas City and moved to Nevada, Missouri in 1972. Martha began a 27 year career as a Personnel Officer at the Nevada Habilitation Hospital where she became best friends with Shirley Ann Bastow – a friendship that lasted 50 years. While in Nevada, Martha was active in many organizations including St. Paul Lutheran Church as a Sunday school teacher, organizer of salad and potluck luncheons, and volunteer in the office. She also held various leadership roles with the Jaycee wives at the local and state level. Jim and Martha were very active outdoors people spending their weekends camping, canoeing, and trout fishing. Martha also started another role that she excelled at – as Mom to Sarah born in 1976.

Jim, Martha, and Sarah moved to Fort Scott in 1988. In addition to work, Jim and Martha opened Scotty’s Wine and Spirits on National and operated the establishment for over 15 years winning the Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award for their commitment and impact to the community. Martha continued working at the Nevada Habilitation Center until she retired in 1999. She retired early to fulfill her lifelong dream of being a homemaker for her treasured home (named Linderhof) – cooking, cleaning, gardening, and documenting all of her adventures through her weekly columns in the Fort Scott Tribune and Nevada Daily Mail, as well as other publications and her blog – Lines from Linderhof.

In 2013 and 2015, Martha realized the role she was born for – as Nana to Granddaughters, Lucy, and Piper. As a Nana, she hosted so many tea parties (with pinkies up always and with fancy hats), crafted, baked, played cards and board games and was always ready for just about anything that Lucy and Piper could dream up.

Martha was deeply rooted in the Fort Scott community, and she became incredibly active in so many organizations and activities. She was committed to her church, Trinity Lutheran, serving as head of the kitchen and food committee and organizing events, helping in the office, and volunteering any way to support the church. She loved being a member of the FU Chapter of PEO and also loved her sisters and happily served as President. Martha was an avid reader going through a book a day in retirement which led to her serving on the Board of the Fort Scott Public Library. She loved the history of Fort Scott and was a founding member for the organization Friends of the Fort and was awarded a lifetime membership for her service. She also was President of the Kansas City chapter of to the Daughters of Union Veterans (DUV). She was also a member of the DAR and loved doing historical family research. She was a passionate gardener becoming a Certified Kansas Master Gardener and founding the Garden Club of Fort Scott. Martha was renowned for her cooking and became a founding member of the Cookbook Club and Birthday Club. She was known for baking and decorating thousands of cookies or whipping up cakes or pies in support of many fundraisers. 

While not a member herself, she also supported husband Jim’s efforts as a Rotarian helping with potato feeds, spaghetti feeds, and doing ALL of the cooking for Oktoberfest for 19 years - arguably, one of the most festive Rotary events. She was a pet parent to many beloved dogs including most recently Doogie and Molly who are now living with her Granddaughters in Minnesota. Her love of animals led her to coordinate, raise funds, and help build the Dog Park now located at Gunn Park. She was a member of many sewing groups and was always working on a needlepoint or sewing project – usually for her beloved Granddaughters – making their annual Christmas Ornaments or custom Halloween Costumes. For all of her commitment to the community, she and husband, Jim together won the Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award which was one of her proudest achievements.

Survivors include: her husband, Jim Scott and 1 daughter and her family: Sarah and Andrew Punch and their daughters Lucy and Piper of Excelsior, Minnesota. Additional survivors include Martha’s brother, David Meinsen (Lee’s Summit, MO) and his 3 daughters. Jennifer and Todd Rains and their daughter Alexandra (Sarasota, FL), Stacy and Brian Hitchcock and their daughter Kayleigh (Pleasant Hill, MO), Crystal and David Blackburn and their son Dawson (Pleasant Hill, MO).

A memorial service will be held at 9:30 AM Monday, July 11th at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at Fort Scott National Cemetery. The family will receive family and friends at a visitation Sunday, July 10th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, please support an organization important to Martha. Her family suggests either Friends of the Fort or Trinity Lutheran Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.