Saturday, July 9, 2022

2022 Bates County Fair Queen and Princess Crowned

Congratulations to our 2022 Bates County Fair Queen and Princess.

Princess KayleighAnn
Queen Mckenzi



Obituary - Dallas Leroy Brown

Dallas Leroy Brown, 68 of Nevada passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in Nevada following a period of illness. Dallas was born December 4, 1953 in El Dorado Springs, MO the son of Manley Leroy and Alice Lovella (Stires) Brown.

He married Carol Jean May and she preceded him in death in 2011. Dallas was raised in El Dorado Springs and served in the U.S. Army in Korea and Germany until receiving an Honorable Medical Discharge. He moved to St. Louis where he worked at and retired from the Veteran Administration Office.

Dallas moved to Schell City and operated Brown’s Corner Service Station for several years and has resided in Nevada for the past six years. Dallas was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol; and a sister, Valeria Curry and is survived by a brother; Doug Brown (Johnna) Corpus Cristi, TX; sisters, Lacretia Matthews, Newton, KS, and Christine Carpenter (Larry) Nevada, MO; grandchildren, Anthony Stires and Jamie Stires; nieces and nephews including niece, Cheryl Jones of Nevada and nephew, Todd Fetty of Nevada. Many other extended family and friends.

Memorial Graveside services with the U.S. Army and El Dorado Springs VFW Post 257 Military Honors will be Tuesday 10:30 a.m. July 12, 2022, in the Clintonville Cemetery in El Dorado Springs with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. You may view obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com

Great car show today in Appleton City

IF you like classic cars then Forest Park in Appleton City was the place to be Saturday! They had a little bit of everything for anyone! 

We enjoyed strolling around and listening to the stories and snapping some photos of all the cool rides! 

Also going inside the Zink Motor Company checking out all the antique things they have in there was very interesting, We find new things every time we go in that place! 

The Kettle Corn, Car show music and food was amazing at this event we believe a good time was had by all! Please enjoy some photos from today below:













































Demolition Derby in Linn County Kansas

It's getting close folks! Get your cars ready and kick of Linn County Fair week with the Team Demolition Derby Friday Aug 5th and the traditional Demo Derby Saturday Aug 6th! 

For more information about registering team or individual cars, please contact Regina at Grandstand Attractions 217-306-4025 call or text www.gsacrashqueen@aol.com

2022 Linn County Fair & Rodeo Queen candidates are selling tickets to nightly events

2022 Linn County Fair & Rodeo Queen candidates are selling tickets to the nightly events Aug 5- 13!!

These girls may be calling you or please contact them if interested in purchasing tickets.

Ticket prices and more information can be found at www.linncountyfair.org

Remi Rothlisberger
Mound City, KS
913-980-3088

Taryn Poole
Mound City, KS
620-224-7096

Mia Meik
Pleasanton, KS
503-530-9916



Obituary - Danny Eugene Harper

Danny Eugene Harper was born April 7th, 1945, to Robert John and Eva Louise (Winn) Harper and reunited with them on July 2, 2022, at the age of 77.

Dan graduated from Birch Tree High School in 1963 and entered the United States Army. He served his term as a Nike Hercules Missile Specialist.

After the military his jobs included a policeman, a cabinet factory manager, and a forklift driver at French’s, now known as Ricket Benckiser, where he retired in 2005. He then moved to Thayer, Mo until his last eight months at Cedarhurst Community Living in West Plains, MO.

Dan had a magnetic personality and could make the shyest of people smile. He never knew a stranger and made a friend wherever he went. His funny quick wit kept everyone laughing. As his niece, Anna, said, “Uncle Buck was not the life of the party, Uncle Buck was the party!” Along with his funny side, Dan was kind, generous, faithful, loving, loyal to the end, and we can’t leave out, “stubborn.” His dedication to family and friends was undeniable.

Dan enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, woodworking, family holiday parties, and Clifton church, especially the fellowship dinners.

Those gone before Dan are his parents, his son, Daniel Christopher Harper, his brother, Billy Bruce Harper, and brother-in-law Donald Wayne Estes.

Remaining are his siblings, Bob and Avalyn Harper, Rosemary Estes, and Marcia and Mike Piper. His children, Brian and Katrina Addison, Rodney and Leigh Addison, Lisa and Matt Pickering, and Scott and Jennifer Jones, along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many, many friends.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the St Jude’s Children’s Hospital in care of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.

Celebration of life Fellowship Dinner
Saturday July 30, 2022
1:00 PM
Clifton Baptist Church
Thayer, Missouri

Interment
Dan will be laid to rest next to his youngest son,
 Daniel, at Greenlawn North in Springfield, Missouri

Pedestrian struck and killed in Osceola

On July 8th around 10:36 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to pedestrian fatality accident on Missouri 13 Highway in Osceola.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2016 Ford Fusion driven by 23 year old Trinity T. Smith of Country Club, Missouri stuck and killed 41 year old Miguel A. Morquecho of Osceola, Missouri who was walking in the roadway.

Mr. Morquecho was transported to Sheldon Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola, Missouri. This is Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 54th fatality of the year 2022.

View crash report below:

Way to go Marilyn!

Congratulations to Clinton School District Board of Education member, Marilyn Parratt, who was recently nominated by the Henry County Retired Teachers Association for the District 6 Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA) Distinguished Retiree Award. This award recognizes members who “have given service beyond the call of duty”.

Mrs. Parratt served the Clinton School District education system for 38 years as a paraprofessional and school bus driver. Following retirement, Marilyn has chosen to volunteer her time and energy to the community, the school district, area organizations, senior citizens, and MRTA.

In April 2022, Marilyn was re-elected to her third, three-year term to the Clinton School District Board of Education. Mrs. Parratt continues to support students by attending school events, sporting events, award ceremonies and graduations. As a board of education member, she feels it is critical that parents and students see her support and encouragement.

Since retirement, Marilyn has been an active member of the Henry County Retired Teachers Association and MRTA. She regularly corresponds with local legislators and community members regarding current issues impacting education. Marilyn also routinely provides transportation to and from local meetings for retirees who are no longer able to drive. Mrs. Parratt volunteers hundreds of hours annually in these organizations to support public education.

Marilyn's volunteering goes beyond supporting the public education system, as she is also a cornerstone of the Clinton community. She has been a volunteer driver for the Henry County Senior Center Meals on Wheels program and an election volunteer for local, state and national elections. For the past five years, Marilyn has been an integral part of the Deepwater Labor Day activities. And as a proud CHS graduate, Marilyn is a supporter and active member of the Clinton High School Alumni Association.

As was stated in her nomination, "Marilyn is the epitome of an individual who is always, without fail, willing to serve in any capacity to better the lives of all people and to promote the well-being of the Clinton community. She is one that can always be counted on to serve the community, the youth, the elderly, the sick, the MRTA mission and fellow colleagues. She definitely exemplifies the MRTA Motto: 'TO SERVE, NOT TO BE SERVED.' "

Congratulations on this nomination Marilyn, and thank you for all you do to better the lives of Clinton School District students and staff, as well as the entire Clinton community.
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