Thursday, December 8, 2022

Obituary - Robert L. Blackman

Robert “Bob” Lee Blackman, 80, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. 

The family will receive friends 1:00-2:00 pm Monday at the funeral home. Burial service to be held at a later date. Contributions to the American Heart Association.

Bob was born June 11, 1942 in Denison, Iowa, a son of Lyle and Mina Juanita (Hattery) Blackman. He had lived in Pleasant Hill, MO, before moving to Harrisonville. Bob was united in marriage for 45 years to Mary E. Roberts on June 14, 1977 in Miami, Oklahoma. He had worked for RBI in Pleasant Hill and Harrisonville, and Sioux Chief before his retirement. Bob was an active member of the Cass County Elks Lodge #2791 previously in Harrisonville.

Bob is survived by his wife and family, Mary E. Blackman, Harrisonville; stepson, Michael Mallory, Lees Summit, MO; a daughter, Kimberly Morley, Pleasant Hill, MO; 4 grandchildren: Adam, Jason, Matthew and Madison; his best friend from age 5, Gene Fredrickson, Onawa, IA; a son, Tommy Blackman; two daughters, Deborah and Susan; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Also, his baby, as he referred to his dog, and constant companion, Missy.

Bob for many years loved to bowl, play in horseshoe competitions, fishing and loved to dance. He enjoyed watching Nascar, naturally cheering on his favorite driver, Jeff Gordon. Bob was a man with a cheerful soul; he never met a stranger that he wouldn’t smile at, shake their hand and carry on a conversation as if he had known them for years. Before moving to Harrisonville, Bob was known in the neighborhood as the one you could ask for help, he would often be seen with his companion Missy going to neighbor’s doors to lend a helping hand.

He will be forever in our hearts.

Miami R-1 School District Student of the Month for November Senior Emma Vunovich

The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month from the Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools. 

Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit. Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria. 

Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it. Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks”

The Miami Student of the Month for November is Emma Vunovich, a senior. Emma is the daughter of Rob and Tabitha Vunovich. In school Emma is in National Honor Society, Cheerleading, Basketball, FCCLA, and FBLA.

Outside of school she works at Medicalodges as a nurse aid and enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, studying, and hanging out with her mom and dad. Emma states, “Nothing in life is impossible as long as you take that first step.” She has been accepted at Missouri Southern State University to become an EMT/Paramedic.

Miami staff states, “Emma takes the opportunity to help other students who need extra support whenever she can. She is also very respectful and helpful to the teachers. 

She shows good attendance, good citizenship and completes her work on time. She puts forth remarkable effort.

Santa will be in Rich Hill Friday December 9th

Santa's Coming! TOMORROW!!! Don't miss this perfect photo opportunity and find out what your kids REALLY want for Christmas!


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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Obituary - John Ryan DeHues

John is survived by Wife LeAna DeHues, daughters Bailey Long (Dylan), Rylee Prindle (Aaron) and Grandchildren Lakelynn, Zander, Oliver Long and Lydia Prindle, Mother Norma DeHues, Brothers Paul and Steve DeHues, Andrew Andehueson, and Sisters Amiee Hentosz, Mandy Roher, and Megan Franco.

John DeHues was born in Omaha, Nebraska and was raised in Tahlequah, Oklahoma by his mom Norma DeHues. 

John lived in Oklahoma for 20 years enjoying floating on the river, going to festivals, and outdoor activities. John then moved to East Lynne, MO in 1998 to raise his family. John attended Antioch Baptist Church in Harrisonville, MO.

John enjoyed cheering for his favorite teams the KC Royals and KC Chiefs. John also enjoyed spending his spare time playing his guitar and creating music. John cherished his two daughters and all their accomplishments, along with his grandchildren who brought joy to him every moment he got to spend with them.

John loved chatting and sharing his contagious giggle with his friends and family. John loved grilling for his family every weekend and watching his kids host swim parties in the backyard. John worked hard in every job he proceeded with construction and found pride in his work.

One injured after striking cow in the roadway

On December 7th around 6:56 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cedar County along with Cedar County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri 54 Highway around 8 miles west of Collins.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 2005 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 32 year old Jason L. Rector of El Dorado Springs, Missouri struck a cow in the roadway.

A passenger in the vehicle 30 year old Ashley K. Rector of El Dorado Springs, Missouri sustained moderate injuries and she was transported by ambulance to Citizen's Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri for treatment. 

View crash report below:

MSHP: Have A Safe Christmas Season!

Missouri State Highway Patrol employees wish everyone a merry and safe Christmas. One way for it to be merry is for everyone to arrive at their holiday celebrations safely. Remember to wear your seat belt, obey all traffic laws, pay attention, and please, don’t drink and drive.

Over the 2021 Christmas holiday, there were 881 traffic crashes during the counting period. In those crashes, eight people were killed and another 401 were injured. This year’s traffic crash counting period begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 23, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2022.

Travelers are reminded that holiday drivers will affect traffic patterns. If you’re planning a trip during the holiday, please keep this in mind. Drivers are encouraged to make sure they are well rested, no matter how short their driving distance. Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly. Downloading the MoDOT Traveler Information app to your smart phone allows you to check road conditions before you travel. Be proactive: Make sure your vehicle is in good condition and allow enough time to reach your destination safely. Winterize your vehicle before bad weather arrives, but realize that sometimes, it’s safest to stay home.

If faced with a traffic emergency, motorists can contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. This emergency number will ring into the nearest Highway Patrol headquarters. Motorists should use this number if they are in a traffic crash, witness a crash or crime, or pass a stranded motorist in need of assistance, etc.

Troopers encourage motorists to protect themselves from all types of hazardous drivers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Please obey all traffic laws, and if alcohol is part of your holiday, designate a sober driver. Every driver can help make our roadways safer this holiday season.

Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back.”

Follow the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Twitter @MSHPTrooperGHQ

Project Christmas Cheer A Success!

A group of Clinton firefighters delivered 77 brand new bicycles to the Samaritan Center this morning for project Christmas Cheer.

A special thank you to everyone who donated to purchase bicycles this year.

Pictured left to right are Lieutenant CJ McDonald, Captain Wade Glasscock, Firefighter Matthew Montaleone, Engineer Jarrod Hix, and Lieutenant Jeremy Millam.



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