Obituary - Judith A. Matson

Judith A. Matson, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas and more recently of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Judy married Roger G. Matson on January 20, 1962; he preceded her in death in 2018.

Survivors include a son, Quinton R. Matson of Kansas City, Missouri; two daughters, Quita Coffman (Donald) of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Dana Noe of Peculiar, Missouri and six grandchildren, Amber Sheehy (Joe), Tylar Montgomery (Justin) and Erin Coffman, all of Ft. Scott, Devon Hudspeth (Taylor) of Lenexa, Kansas, Austin Noe of Cleveland, Missouri and Arie Noe of Webb City, Missouri; and six great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Sheehy, Madison Sheehy, Joseph G. Sheehy and Madelynne Montgomery all of Ft. Scott, Jackson Montgomery of Nevada, Missouri and Easton Hudspeth of Lenexa, Kansas. Also surviving is an aunt, Kathryn Bennett of Girard, Kansas.

Mrs. Matson donated her body to science for the study of SCA6 and other medical research at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Following completion of their studies, Judy will be laid to rest with her husband, at the U. S. National Cemetery #1 in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Hospital, the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, Oltjen Orthodontics or Operation Smile and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneyiwtt.com.

Obituary - Lyle Dean Gladfelter

Lyle Dean Gladfelter, age 85, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March3, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel with visitation from 12:00-1:00 PM prior to the service. 

Burial will be at 4:00 PM in the Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Lyle Dean Gladfelter was born on January 28, 1938 in Benton County, Missouri to Paul and Beulah (Swearinger) Gladfelter. Lyle graduated from Windsor High School and attended U.C.M in Warrensburg where he received his B.S. and M.A. in history. Lyle taught in Missouri for 30 years and worked in Market Research in Springfield, Missouri for 17 years.

Lyle was a member of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association, Green Peace, the Henry County Democratic Club, AARP, ACLU, a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Clinton Christian Church.

Lyle is survived by his two children Sondra Gladfelter of Springfield, Missouri, Mark (Ruana) Gladfelter of Clinton, Missouri, 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many other family and friends.

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

Happy 20th Anniversary Ethan's Auto Repair In Adrian

Today is our 20th Anniversary since opening!! I just wanted to say Thank You to every customer who has supported us throughout the years! 

And looking forward to many more years of serving you all! I Truly Appreciate all the work!!

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

 

Bates County Sheriffs Detectives are on a mission an need your help

The Bates County Sheriffs Detectives are on a mission an need your help. This time we are searching for Community Hero’s. We have embarked on a mission to help with the Annual Children’s Center Casino Night in Adrian.

What we need from our Community Hero. We are looking for auction items along with items for the drawings. 

If you or your business would like to donate items please reach out to Amy Fishbaugh or Paul Stockdale and they can pick them up! Things we have had donated in the past are gift cards, tools sets, oil changes, car washes, jewelry, vacations, sporting event tickets, autographed sport memorabilia, fishing trips, hunting trips etc. 

You name it we’ll take it!! We want to showcase your business and let everyone know you are a Hero to our Community’s Children in need.

But wait you don’t have to be from our community to be a Hero to our kids. We need your help!!

The Children Center helps hundreds of our children each year in Bates County. A majority of the funding for the center comes from this fundraiser!

Max Ford of Richmond grand opening March 16th

 

Obituary - John Jerl McCormick

John Jerl McCormick, age 75, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. John will then be laid to rest at Belton Cemetery.

John was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 4, 1947 to Marvin Jerl McCormick and Margaret Rose (Crow) McCormick. After graduating high school, John made a career for himself as a Sprinkler Fitter. He was a member of the Local 314 Sprinkler Fitters Union and for the past two years of his career worked for the pipefitter’s union. After forty-two years, John retired. 

John honorably served in the Missouri National Guard Reserve from 1966 to 1985. While in the National Guard Reserve he was with the military police, engineers, vehicle maintenance and medical supply specialists. He then transferred to the Army Reserve from 1985 to 1991 where he was a crew chief/helicopter mechanic for the CH 47 Chinook Helicopters and was a Staff Sergeant E6. John served during the Vietnam and Desert Storm Eras. 

John spent fifty five loving years with his wife, Carol Sue McCormick until she went to be with the Lord in 2021. In life he was an avid bowler, loved fishing, riding his motorcycle, watching NASCAR, collecting knives and flashlights, and spending time at the lake. He was also a member of Grace Life, formerly known as Pleasant Prairie. John also earned the rank of Eagle Scout after his hard work and dedication in the Boy Scouts of America.

John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carol McCormick; parents, Marvin and Margaret McCormick; father in law JT Young; brother, Danny McCormick; son in law, Randy Winchel; and two grandsons, Samuel and Tucker Price.

He is survived by Mother in law, Jean Young; daughter, Shelley (David) Arechigo and family Lee, Tom, Curtis, Ryan, Austin, Mariah, Lukas, and Nikkolette; daughter, Sherry (Gerald) Davis and family Emily and Katlin; daughter, Stacy (Shannon) Price and family Shyann, Kolton, and Kolbey; sixteen great grandchildren; brother, Michael McCormick; sister Lisa (Ron) Byrne; and brother in law, Mike Young (Theresa).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Disabled American Veterans online at www.dav.gov or Wounded Warrior Project online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Rain & Wintry weather expected Thursday-Friday

Mild and dry today with increasing rain chances Thursday. As temperatures cool overnight Thursday, rain will start to changeover to a snow, or a rain/snow mix. 

Since temperatures look to be near freezing, snowfall accumulations will be highly dependent on those Friday morning temperatures.

Slightly warmer temperatures will result in more rain and less snowfall, and colder temperatures in higher snowfall totals.