Obituary - Kingsley Aleckzandria AnnMarie Crews-Ramsey

Funeral services for Kingsley Crews-Ramsey of Butler, Missouri will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation prior to services from 2 - 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. 

Interment in Babyland at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Kingsley’s Love Fund c/o Community First Bank, Butler. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Kingsley Aleckzandria AnnMarie Crews-Ramsey, age 2 days of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, February 4, 2023 from Trisomy18 at her home in Butler. She was born February 2, 2023 to Shelby Lynne Miller, Joseph Irl Ramsey and Zander Thomas Samuel Crews in Overland Park, Kansas.

Kingsley is survived by her mother, Shelby Lynne Miller; fathers, Joseph Irl Ramsey and Zander Thomas Samuel Crews; grandfather, Jeffrey Alan Miller Sr.; three grandmothers, Deanna Lynn Jestis and spouse Wayne Allen Keirsey Jr., Loretta Lee Nicely and Stephanie Lynn Crews; uncle, Jeffrey Alan Miller Jr.; three aunts, Amber Marie Warren and spouse David Joshua Warren Sr., Amber Marie Crews and Delanie Virginia Lynn Crews; great-grandfather, Eugene Preston Miller Jr.; and great-grandmother, Kay Kathryn Lois Copsetta.

She was preceded in death by an aunt, Megan Ann Miller; great-aunt, Shirley Ann Johnson; and two great-grandmothers, Alice May Jestis and Connie Jane Miller.

Obituary - Terry "Squeak" Kendrick

Terry "Squeak" Kendrick, 76, of Adrian, MO passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. 

Memorial Visitation will be on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. A celebration of life will be held at 47 E Main St, Adrian, MO following the visitation. Private inurnment at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.

Terry was born on September 21, 1946, to Claude and Marianna (Noel) Kendrick in Adrian, MO. Terry earned the nickname "Squeak" early in his construction career working with Don King Construction, which affectionately stuck with his family and friends. 

Terry was known for searching around town or waiting for treasures to be dropped off, but his true passion was Squeaks Little Party Shoppe, which he enjoyed for several years.

In his younger years, on a Saturday morning, you would find him on a boat fishing with Don. As his children grew up, when they heard the "pinky whistle" they knew it was a warning to get their act together. He gained another nickname "Poppy" when he was called that one day and responded with "don't call me a flower!", so the name stuck. 

His granddaughter, Amber, as an adult when given advice, liked to respond with "I'm grown, I do what I want," so when Terry had a health issue and advice was offered, he started using the same phrase and it is now our family motto. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents; brother, J.D. Kendrick; sister, Shirley Smith; and grandson, Tristan Kendrick. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Kendrick; son, Terry (Jessica) Kendrick II of Hoxie, AR; daughters: Teresa (Brad) Brooks of Amsterdam, MO; and Pam (Kevin) Medcalf of Drexel, MO; sister, Claudine (Glen) Hess of Adrian, MO; and grandchildren: Baylee Kendrick, Amber Kendrick, Blake Medcalf, Kayla Blakemore, Taylor Brooks, Brittany Hoover, Roger Foster, Stephanie and A.N.G.E.L.; and several great grandchildren!

Obituary - Larry D. Cooper

Larry D. Cooper age 75 of Adrian, Missouri formally of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home in Adrian, Missouri.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with internment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 at the funeral home.

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available.

Obituary - Harper Darleane Marie McCowin

Harper Darleane Marie McCowin, three month old infant daughter of Alexis Freeman and Wesley McCowin, passed away Friday February 24, 2023. Harper was born on November 26, 2022 in Nevada, Missouri. 

She is survived by her parents, maternal grandfather, Ebb Freeman, paternal grandparents, Wesley and Anna McCowin, maternal great grandmother, Beverly Freeman, paternal great grandmother, Darlinda Toothaker, and a brother, Charles Reed.

Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial in the Parker Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 am to service time Saturday at the Mound City Chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Harper McCowin Memorial Fund, to help defray costs, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, KS 66056. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

MoDOT News Release: Winter season moving out; pothole season moves in

Winter season moving out; pothole season moves in

Watch for MoDOT crews making repairs

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Department of Transportation crews are already focusing on pothole repairs to keep roads as safe as possible and will continue through the spring as weather allows. When you see a MoDOT crew making repairs, motorists should slow down and move over a lane to give them room to work safely – remember, it’s the law.

“Between the drastic changes in temperatures throughout this winter season and the moisture from precipitation, we’re already seeing a high number of potholes developing on Missouri highways,” said Natalie Roark, MoDOT state maintenance director. “We ask motorists to please be patient with us and look out for our crews as they work to repair the roadways. Slow down and never drive distracted. Remember, Buckle Up Phone Down.”

MoDOT maintains 34,000 miles of road, including interstates, U.S. and Missouri routes, and lettered routes. In 2022, MoDOT patched more than 800,000 potholes, spending more than $16 million on pothole patching.

Potholes form when temperatures warm up during the day but continue to be cold at night. The rain and snow leave moisture that seeps into cracks and joints in the pavement. Frozen water in cracks and under the surface of the roadway causes pavement to bulge and bend. Then when ice melts, the pavement contracts and leaves gaps or voids in the surface under the pavement. When vehicles drive over the bulging pavement, it weakens the roadway, eventually causing chunks of pavement or asphalt to pop out, creating potholes.

Motorists can report the location of potholes on state-maintained roads using the following tools:

· Call the 24/7 Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

· Use the Report a Road Concern form at www.modot.org/report-road-concern.

Potholes on local streets and subdivisions should be reported to local city or county maintenance departments.

Mild weather today and Wednesday

Quiet and mild weather today and tomorrow with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Rain chances increase Thursday with a changeover to snow overnight. Some accumulation possible by Friday morning.

Obituary - Richard "Dick" Dickerson

Funeral services for Richard "Dick" Dickerson of Butler, Missouri will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. No Visitation. Interment in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Butler Senior Center. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Richard “Dick” Dean Dickerson, also known as Dickie, age 89 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, February 25, 2023 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born June 26, 1933 to Lavern Leander and Mabel Berniece Grimes Dickerson in Butler, Missouri.

Dick is survived by three daughters, Debbie Umstattd and husband Roy Dale of Adrian, Missouri, Lori Cook and husband Larry of Butler, Missouri and Kelly Dickerson of Adrian, Missouri; five grandchildren, Allison and Cory Pugh, Rachel and Eric Oates, Bailey and Andy Carr, Landon and Kristina Cook, and Chance Umstattd and Mallory Edson; 11 great-grandchildren, Brooklynn and Riley Pugh, Liam and Rachel Oates, Abram, Braxton and Bowden Carr, and Lincoln, Leelynn, Kordelia and Layton Cook; a brother, Ronald “Toad” Dickerson and wife Betty of Adrian, Missouri; a sister, Iris “Gal” Hon and husband Andy of Butler, Missouri; and nephews, nieces and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Dickerson; a great-grandson, Parker Cory Pugh; and a sister, Alice Louise Dickerson.

Obituary - Nancy Mae Burris

Nancy Mae Burris, 70, Liberal, MO passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar following a lengthy illness. Nancy was born June 27, 1952 in Ft. Morgan, CO to Dick L. and Etna M. (Thornley) Stone. She married Walter D. Burris on October 16, 1975 in Nevada, MO and he preceded her in death on December 29, 2009.

Nancy was raised in rural Vernon County near Milo, MO and was a Nevada High School graduate. She worked as an LPN at Nevada State Hospital and Habilitation Center for 25 years until her retirement. Her hobbies included crocheting, watching crime shows on TV, and she especially loved spending time with her “grandkids”.

Nancy is survived by two daughters, Liz Hedges (Brian), Stockton, and Cassandra Wallace (Robert), Liberal; two sons, Roy Lee Anderson, Nevada, and Richard Burris, Nevada; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Barbara Lawson, Liberal; one brother, Les Stone (Linda), Nevada; and a son-in-law, Paul Garren, Sheldon; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Walter, she was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Bettrinae Garren; and three brothers, Dave Stone, Harry Stone, and Terry Stone.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery in Milo. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in her name to Breast Cancer Awareness, or MS Association c/o Ferry Funeral Home.