Thursday, July 14, 2022

Obituary - Freddie Anderson

Freddie Anderson, age 71, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 after a hard fight of a 7 year battle with illness. 

A private ceremony for Freddie will be held at a later date per his wishes. In lieu of flowers please consider donating in Freddie’s name to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (http://lbda.org), Parkinson’s Foundation (http://parkinson.org) or American Cancer Society (http://cancer.org). Memorials can also be left in Freddie‘s name in care of the funeral home.

Son of Clifford and Leona Anderson of Clinton, Freddie farmed and ranched his entire life. He owned and operated a dairy farm for several years before moving to beef cattle and row crops. He enjoyed spending time with family, visiting with neighbors and friends while he was making his daily rounds checking crops and cattle, and operating the farm. He won many trophies over the years for his skill at billiards but also loved horses and spending time on the lake. Freddie could fix almost anything and didn’t understand the word “quit”.

He was preceded in death by his brother Jackie, a son Nathan Anderson and a daughter Stacy Welch.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years Tina Anderson, sons Tim Anderson (Tracey) of Wildwood MO, and Vince Freemyer (Jody) of Harrisonville MO, daughters Jennie Moore (Jon) of Clinton MO and Jaclyn Wilson of Overland Park KS, sisters Barbara Flint and Gayle Nichols and he greatly enjoyed his fourteen grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank all of his longtime friends and others in the community for their support over the last several years.

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

Obituary - Darrell David Hillier

Darrell David Hillier, 75, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Darrell was born September 26, 1946 in Nevada to Harvey and Viola E. (Murphy) Hillier.

Darrell, a lifelong resident of Vernon County, attended Walker High School. 

Following high school, he worked for his cousin at O.B. Hillier Plumbing for seven years before starting his own business. 

For the past 50 years he has owned and operated Hillier Construction and Plumbing Business. Darrell was a longtime member of the Elks.

Survivors include his wife Debbie of the home; daughter, Cindy Williams (Dwayne), Bois D’Arc, MO; son, Darren Hillier, Springfield, MO; stepson, Taylor Hillier of the home; two grandchildren, Michael Williams, and Paige Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Dewey Hillier, Stanley Hillier, and Arnold Lee Hillier; and one sister, Martella Hillier.

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Kendall Vickers will officiate.

Those who wish may contribute in Darrell’s memory to Vernon County Cancer Relief c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Updated Obituary - Cora Smith

Cora Smith 52, of Butler, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. 

A visitation will be held 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Friday, July 15, 2022 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Funeral services will follow at 3:00 pm Friday, also at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Project Hand-Up c/o The Carpenters Cup. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Cora Jean Smith was born August 27, 1969 in Clinton, Missouri to Gary and Margaret Doll Smith. She grew up in Lockwood, Missouri where she graduated from Lockwood High School in 1987. 

Cora then furthered her education and began working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Restorative Assistant, and later a CMT. She was a dedicated and compassionate caregiver. She was truly the best. Cora put her whole heart into caring for others and making people feel loved and special. 

During her career in healthcare she has worked at Adrian Manor, BCMH, Willow Lane, Cass Regional Hospital, and Medicalodges. She has trained numerous people in the healthcare field over the years.

Cora was a loving, giving, and sometimes ornery person who treasured and loved her family beyond measure. She loved many things in life, but nothing compared to time spent with family. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and “YaYa” was her favorite title. Cora was also a true friend. Often times she would develop close friendships that became like family to her. To know her was to love her, just ask her “soul sister” Cindy.

She often enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, playing video games, watching all types of sports, especially her Kansas City Chiefs. She loved movies, and of course good Rock N Roll.

Cora was preceded in death by her father Gary Smith, maternal grandparents Lee Earnie and Mary V. Doll, paternal grandparents Don and Betty Jean Smith, and by a granddaughter Chloe Wadel. 

She is survived by her wife Cathy Smith, daughter, Ashley Trinkle, daughter Shelby Trinkle and life partner Amanda Jackson, stepson Matthew Wadel, and mother Margaret Smith. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Addyson Jean, Liam and Weston, along with a host of extended family members and friends.

Look before you lock!

Mother Nature is turning up the thermostat today. Be sure to exercise heat safety and double check the car before you lock:




Immanuel Baptist Church challenges you!

Hey everyone!

The Immanuel Baptist Church of Butler will be sponsoring the first 30 kids on Monday, July 18th and Tuesday, July 19th who come to the pool without pool passes.

If you have a kid who you would like to take to the pool, the first 30 each day will be covered!

We hope you all enjoy the days, as they will be scorchers, and enjoy some time together making memories!

Also, we want to be clear, we are not asking for any money or fundraising any money. This is a ministry we felt lead to pursue in order to love on our community. We apologize for any confusion.

We would love to challenge our community to join in if they feel lead or are able to be a part.

Two seriously injured after Cass County crash

On July 13th around 5:40 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident on O'Bannon Road just north of CR 285th in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2012 Chevrolet driven by 33 year old Jacob S. Granger of Garden City, Missouri crossed the center of the roadway and was travelling in the wrong lane when he struck the westbound 2012 Chevrolet driven by a 17 year old juvenile female from Garden City.

Both the juvenile female and Mr. Granger sustained serious injuries and both were transported by air ambulance to Kansas City area hospitals for treatment.

Both vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by J's Southland Tow.


Come get a pup cup in Harrisonville

Harrisonville Culver’s is helping the Harrisonville Animal Shelter with donations! Go treat your animals to a pup cup and get some tasty lunch! 

We are so appreciative that Culver’s is doing this for us. Go support them and the Shelter! Thanks Culver’s and thank you Harrisonville community!


Harrisonville Police seeking public assistance

Today the city of Harrisonville staff were able to remove multiple acts of graffiti from the new Lake Luna spillway.

Our parks are a cornerstone of our community and we want them to be a safe and inviting place for residents and visitors.

We are working to increase security in our parks, by adding additional lights and security cameras, but we need your help.

If you are in any of our parks and see something suspicious, please do not hesitate to contact the proper authorities.

With your help, we can keep our parks safe and respectful.
Harrisonville Missouri Police Department - 816-380-8940
Parks Department - 816-380-8980



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