Honky Tonk Dream takes the stage on the north side of the Butler square as part of the Square Meals & Music event this evening. The weather is perfect and the fun continues through 8 pm tonight.
Friday, July 29, 2022
Obituary - Ila Maxine Conner
Ila came with her family from CO to Milo, MO in 1946. She graduated from Sheldon High School in 1957. Ila’s life revolved around her family and her love for children. She enjoyed attending her children and grandchildren’s events and was their #1 fan during sporting events. She also watched kids in her home for 44 years. In 2007 with an interview with a grandchild for a school project, Ila stated, “When I am no longer here, I want to be remembered by loving all kids and being a great mom, grandma, and great-grandma”.
Survivors include her seven children; Rodney Conner (Tammy), Hernando, FL, and Diane Gilmore (Jerry), Rick Conner, Deb Kimbrough (Jeff), Ronnie Conner (Emma), Robby Conner, and Roger Conner (Robin), all of Nevada, MO; 18 grandchildren and 30 great- grandchildren; one sister, Minnie Gash, Moundville, MO; 5 sisters-in-law, Evelyn Crum, Pooler, GA, Kay Overton, Nevada, MO, Vickie Rice ( Jim), Irwin, MO; Sharon Dipman, Sheldon, MO; and Roberta Bigelow, Sheldon, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband, Bob, Ila was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Delbert Crum; two grandchildren, Brantley and Allison, and one great granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in the Sheldon Cemetery, Sheldon, MO. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 2 from 5:00-7:00p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Sheldon Cemetery in care of Ferry Funeral Home.
From Bates County Presiding Commissioner, Jim Wheatley
In response to Mr. Cassady's ad in the Mid America Shopper dated July 27, 2022, there are issues that need to be clarified.
The meetings of every session of the commission are taken, printed, reviewed for accuracy and reprinted and signed by me as the official record of the commission. Each month these documents are filed and the public has access to these records at any time. Actually, for the past two months all three papers that serve Bates county have requested, received and published the official record of the county commission. Next, the agenda for every day the commission is in session is posted in the county clerk's office. At any time anyone can call the county clerk's office and ask about upcoming commission meetings. The commission has been working with the county clerk and county maintenance man to put together documents that have been submitted to the state historical preservation office, (shpo) to improve drainage around the courthouse, which has been completed, and for tuckpointing of the exterior walls. Bids were put out for the tuck pointing. Two companies responded. A company was chosen with an estimated start date July/August. The interior fire alarm system is outdated and the county has contacted the company that currently provides service to the county. If the bid comes in high, we the commission, will have to put out formal bids.
The commission has and will always have an "open door" policy for all county office holders and the public.
The roads in Bates county are under the control to be maintained by the townships. come to the commission office with any questions you have about anything and quit listening to rumors and propaganda.
Jim Wheatley, “your” Presiding Commissioner
The meetings of every session of the commission are taken, printed, reviewed for accuracy and reprinted and signed by me as the official record of the commission. Each month these documents are filed and the public has access to these records at any time. Actually, for the past two months all three papers that serve Bates county have requested, received and published the official record of the county commission. Next, the agenda for every day the commission is in session is posted in the county clerk's office. At any time anyone can call the county clerk's office and ask about upcoming commission meetings. The commission has been working with the county clerk and county maintenance man to put together documents that have been submitted to the state historical preservation office, (shpo) to improve drainage around the courthouse, which has been completed, and for tuckpointing of the exterior walls. Bids were put out for the tuck pointing. Two companies responded. A company was chosen with an estimated start date July/August. The interior fire alarm system is outdated and the county has contacted the company that currently provides service to the county. If the bid comes in high, we the commission, will have to put out formal bids.
The commission has and will always have an "open door" policy for all county office holders and the public.
The roads in Bates county are under the control to be maintained by the townships. come to the commission office with any questions you have about anything and quit listening to rumors and propaganda.
Jim Wheatley, “your” Presiding Commissioner
paid for by Jim Wheatley
Deceased female found in corn field in Johnson County
Detectives had received information that Down’s possibly entered the corn field on or about July 22nd. The corn field consisted of approximately 180 acres.
The Sheriff’s Office contacted pilot, Jared Sisk, and he offered to utilize his personal helicopter to assist in searching the corn field.
During the flight detectives located the body of a deceased female in the corn field. The body was recovered and will be transported to the Kansas City Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy and confirmation of identity.
Downs next of kin has been notified and this is an ongoing investigation.
Obituary - Edward Rice McDaniel
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For several years, Ed farmed with Barbara in Illinois. They later would begin truck driving together for the next 25 years. Following driving for commercial companies, Ed turned to teaching truck driving at Fort Scott Community College for the next 15 years until retirement. He enjoyed cattle, horses, and vegetable gardening.
Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Remlinger, Ft. Scott; a sister, Anna Belle Lambird, Newton, IL; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Gretchen McDaniel; a son, Edward McDaniel; 2 brothers, Robert, and Jerry McDaniel; and a sister, Geneva Matar.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Friday July 29th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Cremation will take place following with burial later in the Brockville Cemetery, Newton, Illinois.
Memorials are suggested to Elks Lodge #579 for Christmas Baskets 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 guest book at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary - Nancy Jo Hamm
Nancy is survived by her husband Jon (Mike) Hamm, daughter Rebecca (Jose) Lopez and grandchildren Ronan and Devin, son John (Becky) Hamm and grandchildren Hannah, Abby, and Josiah, daughter Jen (James) Bartz and grandchildren Jaida, John, Jonah, and Janelle, and daughter Liz (Ryan) Duffy and grandson Michael, and her brother, Jim Roberts.
Many other friends and family grieve Nancy’s death as everyone who met Nancy loved her dearly. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents Bud and Juanita Roberts, her sister Linda Hansen, and her grandson James Bartz (Jr).
Nancy was more than where she lived, what she did, and who she loved. Nancy actively LIVED LOVE. It can be illustrated in how she created art. She saw the beauty and potential in things that were broken, used, and what other people threw out. She loved people the same way–as they were, seeing the beauty and potential in each person who crossed her path. She did this in such a gracious and humble way–you could just “be” with Nancy, and not have to hide any of the ugly parts of yourself. She loved you anyway. People who rarely felt love, respect, or acceptance from others received kindness in Nancy’s presence. Those who were ignored or left out, Nancy championed. Nancy’s heart was softened by her faith in Christ, and as Jesus’s love changed her, so she extended that grace and love to everyone around her. Nancy showered people with Great Love because she emulated her Father in Heaven. Her path in life was a steady one, following Christ daily.
Most of us walk through life noticing the big events and life goals–our vacations, our occupations, big events like weddings. We often forget to notice the details and cherish the small things. Nancy knew love was in the details. She took almost daily walks on their property in Missouri, spending time in prayer and enjoying the wildflowers, critters (big and small), and sounds of nature. With her art, the details are what set her apart. Whether it was the perfectly spaced quilting stitches or the creative details that adorned her bags, gnomes, stockings, boxes, caterpillar puppets, or whatever else her hands fashioned that day. Some of Nancy's favorite verses were these, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin...But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6: 25-34
Nancy also navigated challenges in life with humor, grit, wisdom, and generosity. There were times when Nancy would say something so outrageously funny and unexpected, it made a stressful situation turn into a hilarious story later. Or, she would have a knack for saying just the right thing to someone grieving. Giving simple tips that carried us through hard days (if you’re upset about something or frustrated, just step away, cry for 10 minutes, then go back/show up and be strong for whatever you were facing). The way she put herself last, and acted like that was a natural way of living, helped us all to decide willfully to live the same way. Nancy led by the example she had in her Savior, Jesus.
Nancy lived a generous life that focused on the needs of others. She was a major supporter of two nonprofits that help children. In lieu of flowers, please consider showing your love for Nancy by championing these wonderful children through these nonprofits (donations are tax deductible for both nonprofits):
https://tapestryinternational.vpweb.com/ Tapestry International serves girls (educational support) and widows in India. Girls in India do not have the same access to education as boys, and need support in order to obtain education (and many are able to go to College with Tapestry’s support). They also provide clean water to villages that don’t have this basic necessity. “Desiring to be a useful thread in the tapestry that God is weaving for humanity.”
https://www.herospathpalliativecare.org/ Hero’s Path Palliative Care was created to honor Nancy’s grandson, James Jr (along with other children with serious illness). This nonprofit is serving children with medical complexity and their families through support groups, respite, and educational programs. They are in the process of fundraising to build a respite/hospice house for these children, and provide home-based medical care. “Supporting families on their path to quality of life.”
Memorial contributions can also be left in care of the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
Nancy was more than where she lived, what she did, and who she loved. Nancy actively LIVED LOVE. It can be illustrated in how she created art. She saw the beauty and potential in things that were broken, used, and what other people threw out. She loved people the same way–as they were, seeing the beauty and potential in each person who crossed her path. She did this in such a gracious and humble way–you could just “be” with Nancy, and not have to hide any of the ugly parts of yourself. She loved you anyway. People who rarely felt love, respect, or acceptance from others received kindness in Nancy’s presence. Those who were ignored or left out, Nancy championed. Nancy’s heart was softened by her faith in Christ, and as Jesus’s love changed her, so she extended that grace and love to everyone around her. Nancy showered people with Great Love because she emulated her Father in Heaven. Her path in life was a steady one, following Christ daily.
Most of us walk through life noticing the big events and life goals–our vacations, our occupations, big events like weddings. We often forget to notice the details and cherish the small things. Nancy knew love was in the details. She took almost daily walks on their property in Missouri, spending time in prayer and enjoying the wildflowers, critters (big and small), and sounds of nature. With her art, the details are what set her apart. Whether it was the perfectly spaced quilting stitches or the creative details that adorned her bags, gnomes, stockings, boxes, caterpillar puppets, or whatever else her hands fashioned that day. Some of Nancy's favorite verses were these, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin...But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6: 25-34
Nancy also navigated challenges in life with humor, grit, wisdom, and generosity. There were times when Nancy would say something so outrageously funny and unexpected, it made a stressful situation turn into a hilarious story later. Or, she would have a knack for saying just the right thing to someone grieving. Giving simple tips that carried us through hard days (if you’re upset about something or frustrated, just step away, cry for 10 minutes, then go back/show up and be strong for whatever you were facing). The way she put herself last, and acted like that was a natural way of living, helped us all to decide willfully to live the same way. Nancy led by the example she had in her Savior, Jesus.
Nancy lived a generous life that focused on the needs of others. She was a major supporter of two nonprofits that help children. In lieu of flowers, please consider showing your love for Nancy by championing these wonderful children through these nonprofits (donations are tax deductible for both nonprofits):
https://tapestryinternational.vpweb.com/ Tapestry International serves girls (educational support) and widows in India. Girls in India do not have the same access to education as boys, and need support in order to obtain education (and many are able to go to College with Tapestry’s support). They also provide clean water to villages that don’t have this basic necessity. “Desiring to be a useful thread in the tapestry that God is weaving for humanity.”
https://www.herospathpalliativecare.org/ Hero’s Path Palliative Care was created to honor Nancy’s grandson, James Jr (along with other children with serious illness). This nonprofit is serving children with medical complexity and their families through support groups, respite, and educational programs. They are in the process of fundraising to build a respite/hospice house for these children, and provide home-based medical care. “Supporting families on their path to quality of life.”
Memorial contributions can also be left in care of the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
Invitation to bid!
Remove the current fire detection system and install a UL rated system to bring the Courthouse up to today's code standards.
The bid should include all keypads, control panels, smoke detectors, pull stations, heat detectors, horn strobes and strobes as needed to meet fire code spacing requirements.
The Commission can accept or refuse all bids. Bids must be submitted prior to September 1, 2022 to the Bates County Commission at 103 W. Dakota Butler, MO 64730 c/o Marlene Wainscott, Bates County Clerk.
Obituary - James "Lew" Daugherty
Burial with military honors will follow in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the Clinton Elks Lodge-Building Fund and can be left in care of the funeral home.
James Lewis Daugherty was born on January 31, 1925 in Creighton, Missouri. He was the 4th child born to Margaret Alene Crawford Daugherty and James Daniel Daugherty. Lew left high school to join the United States Navy and he proudly served his country in World War II on the USS Colorado battleship. He was wounded while serving and was awarded a Purple Heart.
James Lewis Daugherty was born on January 31, 1925 in Creighton, Missouri. He was the 4th child born to Margaret Alene Crawford Daugherty and James Daniel Daugherty. Lew left high school to join the United States Navy and he proudly served his country in World War II on the USS Colorado battleship. He was wounded while serving and was awarded a Purple Heart.
After Discharge from the Navy, he lived in California for a short period of time and then returned home to Clinton, Missouri where he went to work at Unitog Manufacturing. It was during this time that he met and married Donna Bernard on March 22, 1952. After Unitog, Lew worked for a short time at Bernard’s Glass & Radiator and then at the Clinton Post Office, which is where he retired from.
He is survived by his wife, of 70 years, Donna, along with their two children, Mitch (Kim) Daugherty and Marla (Steve) Jones. Lew leaves behind three grandchildren, Kristi (Jason) Austin, Jason (Megan) Daugherty and Jordan Daugherty, along with 5 great grandchildren, Kenadie Austin, Keller, Maren, Cora and Sofia Daugherty.
Lew was a member of and past Exalted Ruler for Clinton Elks Lodge #1034, a member of VFW Post 1894 and American Legion Post 14. He was a lifelong blood donor for the American Red Cross.
When his grandkids were growing up and active in sports, Lew could be found at all their Little League and Babe Ruth baseball games cheering them on.
He is survived by his wife, of 70 years, Donna, along with their two children, Mitch (Kim) Daugherty and Marla (Steve) Jones. Lew leaves behind three grandchildren, Kristi (Jason) Austin, Jason (Megan) Daugherty and Jordan Daugherty, along with 5 great grandchildren, Kenadie Austin, Keller, Maren, Cora and Sofia Daugherty.
Lew was a member of and past Exalted Ruler for Clinton Elks Lodge #1034, a member of VFW Post 1894 and American Legion Post 14. He was a lifelong blood donor for the American Red Cross.
When his grandkids were growing up and active in sports, Lew could be found at all their Little League and Babe Ruth baseball games cheering them on.
After retirement, Lew’s daily routine included riding around town in his truck, with his boxer grand-dog Maddie hanging her head out his passenger window. Lew loved to garden and for years shared the fruits of his labor with his friends and family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
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