Obituary - Paul Allen Nance

Paul Allen Nance (58) of Warsaw Missouri, died unexpectedly at his home, February 27 2023 around 6pm. He was the son of George William Nance and Virginia Olean Sloan.

He was preceded in death by his mother Virginia, brother Bill Nance, and sister Teresa Jackson.

He leaves his daughter Courtney Lee, her husband Cody and their children. Daughter of his heart, Misty Holmes, and her children. Half brothers Danny Duncan, Phillip Duncan, and half sister Pam Bartlett.

And many others who will miss him dearly. Cremation. Reser Funeral home, Warsaw Mo. No services to be held. Our deepest condolences for anyone who deserve them. May he rest in peace.

Way to go Annie!

The Harrisonville Schools Board of Education is excited to announce the hiring of Annie Knox, as the Assistant Superintendent of Academic and Student Services for the Harrisonville School District beginning July 1, 2023.

 
Mrs. Knox is the current Director of Special Services for the district and has served in that role for six years. She began her career in the Harrisonville School District as a special education teacher at Harrisonville Elementary School. 

She taught for five years before going to Clinton to serve as an elementary assistant principal for two years. She returned to Harrisonville as a process coordinator and then moved on to Lee’s Summit where she was a process coordinator and program coordinator for two years before returning to Harrisonville once again.

Mrs. Knox is a graduate of Harrisonville High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Southwest Baptist University and her master’s and specialist’s degrees from the University of Central Missouri. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Louis University.

Mrs. Knox is married to RJ and they have two children - Addie, a sixth grade student at Harrisonville Middle School and Henry, a third grader at Harrisonville Elementary School.

Also, at the special meeting last night, the Board of Education approved a new job description for an assistant special education director and process coordinator. This position will be open to current process coordinators and will not be a new position.

Obituary - Loyd Eugene “Gene” Hendrix, Jr.

Loyd Eugene “Gene” Hendrix, Jr., 53, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at his home in Nevada following a sudden illness. Gene was born April 26, 1969 in Nevada to Loyd E. Hendrix, Sr. and Shirley Ann (Garwood) Hendrix. He married Melissa Carpenter on May 20, 1994 in Miami, OK and she survives of the home.

Gene was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada High School graduating with the Class of 1987. While in high school Gene studied Building Trades and as an adult worked as a carpenter all of his life. He helped build numerous Sonic Drive-In’s as well as other restaurants, hotels, commercial and residential buildings. Gene enjoyed every minute he got to spend with friends and family and looked forward to his annual “Deer Camp” retreat.

In addition to his wife, Melissa, Gene is survived by two children, Blayne Hendrix, Nevada, and Joseph Hendrix, Knob Noster, MO; three grandsons, Jack Shepherd, Johnny Rodick, and Princeton Hubbard; three sisters, Janice Hendrix, Nevada, Susan Hendrix, Stockton, and Dana Williams, Lamar; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Cori Hendrix.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Moore Cemetery in Nevada with Pastor Sam Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 3-5:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Adrian Optimist Gun & Knife Show March 17th-19th

 

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Obituary - Laura May Knight

Laura May Knight, 68, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the Peculiar Lion's Club, 500 Schugg Ave., Peculiar, MO 64078.

Laura was born July 3, 1954 in Independence, MO, a daughter of Raymond and Laura May (Crane) Sapp. She grew up living in Harrisonville, Independence, and Raymore, MO, before moving to Belton, MO. She worked for Dairy Queen as the manager. She was a member of the ASPCA.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her dog, Pari. She is survived by three sons: George D. Hanseley, Harrisonville, MO; Jeff R. Padgett and Dallas M. Hensley, both of Peculiar, MO; two daughters: Stephanie Padgett, Harrisonville, MO; and Sylvia Hensley, Pittsburg, KS; one brother, Billy J. Sapp, Oklahoma; two sisters: Katrina Citchenell, Montana; and Paula Chinn, Harrisonville, MO; 17 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Rain moves in this morning.. Cool temps continue

Drizzle and light rain is moving in this morning and should exit to the east by late morning/early afternoon. Some snow may mix in near the Missouri/Iowa border, but little to no accumulation is expected. Clouds and chilly temperatures continue.

Obituary - Andrew Medina

Andrew Medina, age 23, Hume, Missouri died as the result of an automobile accident Monday, March 6, 2023. He was born on December 18, 1999 in Montebello, California the son of Jose A and Christina(Morales) Acevedo. 

He was united in marriage to Destiny Mendoza on October 30, 2021. Andrew is survived by his wife Destiny, father, Tony, and mother, Christina, three siblings, Savannah, Leslie and Lorenzo, and grandmother, Renee Morales.

Memorial service will be held 2 pm Friday, March 10, 2023 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Contributions may be made to the Andrew Medina Memorial Fund, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075.

A full obituary will be posted when its made available to us.