Sherwood School District Closed On Thursday February 2nd

Sherwood Schools will not be in session on Thursday, February 2nd. Although water is available the district remains under a boil order until at least Thursday evening. 

We hope to receive the clearance on Thursday evening that we are in the clear and the kitchen water sources, water fountains, etc. can be used by our faculty, staff, and students.

The Middle School Athletic Banquet may be postponed - we will notify tomorrow afternoon.

Thursday Afternoon and Evening activities sponsored by the school or community groups are TBD.

Clinton Technical School students will attend CTS in the afternoon.
We hope to see everyone on Friday!

Dig out your binoculars or telescopes

Dig out your binoculars or telescopes and keep your fingers crossed that those remaining pesky clouds will clear this evening.

The #Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will have its closest flyby in the last 50K years tonight! It will be at its highest point on the northern horizon at 8:46 pm.

Those of you with excellent eyesight may be able to see the comet with the naked eye, but best viewing will be with binoculars or a telescope. Enjoy!

Barn fire in rural Cass County

The Central Cass Fire Department B-shift team responded to a barn fire in the area of 355 & Dorsett Hill. Upon arrival they found the barn fully involved and a working grass fire. 

The fire was extinguished without incident. Thank you to our mutual aid partners from Harrisonville, Drexel, and Adrian. Good job by all.

Obituary - Darryl "Darry" Eugene Miller

Darryl Eugene Miller, 83, Nevada, MO, passed away at home Wednesday, February 1 after a lengthy illness. Darry was born May 21, 1939 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to Ellis and Emma (Sheldon) Miller. He was raised and baptized a Lutheran.

Darry graduated from Lawrenceburg High School playing baseball, football, and basketball. He then served in the United States Marine Corps from March 1958 until June 1961.

Darry and Barbara (Carter) Miller were married on March 2, 1962 and to this union they had one child, Mitchell Graham.

Darry worked at Monsanto for fifteen years before trying his hand as a ranch manager in Madison, South Dakota. After a couple of blizzards, Darry took his family and headed to warmer climates landing in Vernon County, Missouri. In Nevada he worked first for Hamblin Real Estate and then Miller Real Estate before owning and operating Bingo Supply Center. He also enjoyed farming and wood working. He had a passion for baseball and coordinated the founding of the Nevada Griffons Baseball Club.

Darry is survived by his long-time loving partner, Linda Grant; his son, Mitch (Cathy); and two brothers, Richard Bockhorst and Michael Bockhorst. He was proceeded in death by his parents; step-dad, Herbert Bockhorst; and sister, Marilyn & Bobby Joe Centers.

Visitation is Monday, February 6, 2023, from 10 – 11am at Ferry Funeral Home. Graveside Services with Military Honors will follow at Marvin Chapel Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Marvin Chapel Cemetery in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

You will be missed, Ms. Nancy!

Join us in wishing Nancy Rich well as she retires to relocate to be closer to family members. 

Nancy served the Butler Senior Center and the older adults in Bates County for nearly eight years. You will be missed, Ms. Nancy!

- Courtesy of the Butler Senior Center

Obituary - Charles Edward Williams

Charles Edward Williams, 68, Bronaugh, MO passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. Charles was born April 24, 1954 in Falls Mills, WV to Denzil E. and Emma M. (Westfall) Williams. He married Ann R. Ricketts on July 6, 1985 in Bronaugh and she survives of the home.

Charles was raised in Falls Mills, WV and later moved to Madison, OH. He spent most of his married life in Carl Junction, MO. Charles owned and operated City Garages, a car repair and towing service in Joplin, later moving the business to Carl Junction. His towing service was also employed by Mo-Kan Dragway in Asbury, MO. Following many years of service, he retired in 2018. Charles was a former member of the United Methodist Church in Carl Junction and was a current member of the Bronaugh United Methodist Church.

In addition to his wife, Ann, he is survived by two children; a son, Dustin Williams, and a daughter, Rachael Williams, both of Joplin; two sisters, Donna Williams, Ohio, and Melaney Hyson, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Doris Ann Ricketts, Bronaugh; as well as extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Hope Snyder, Marcie Brown, and Kyle Wasserman; a brother, Herbie Grimes; and two nephews, Danny and Jeff Brown.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Friday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested in his name to Tunnels to Towers or Worsley Cemetery c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Great story from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Hilty wishes to express his sincere appreciation and admiration to Detective Chris Jones, who is selflessly donating a kidney to a fellow employee and friend, Sgt Devin Young.

In May 2022, Sgt Young went to Research KC Hospital with kidney failure. Since then, Sgt Young had to move closer to a hospital, per doctor’s orders and has liquidated a lot of his personal property to help with his personal budget. Several fundraisers have happened to help him with the on-going expenses of dialysis and constant doctors visits. 

In December 2022, Sgt Young was cleared for a transplant. Friend and co-worker, Det. Jones, answered the call and was selected as a match for Sgt Young. Next week Det Jones will be donating a kidney to Sgt Young.

 
Sheriff Hilty Stated, “This is a selfless act by Det. Jones. You do not find this kind of dedication very often. Although, it is not surprising, for this is the kind of person Det. Jones is. But Sgt Young is not out of the woods yet as there is still a lot of time and risk associated with the transplant. However, this gift is one major hurdle out of the way. I wish both deputies a healthy, speedy recovery. May God bless them both.”

St. Clair County Sheriff Lee Hilty

Kindness for Hunter