Good morning Drexel Bobcat Families

Good morning Drexel Bobcat Families,

At around 7:05 this morning we were alerted to a possible emergency situation in close proximity to the school. At that time the district went into a brief lockdown. 

Shortly after we confirmed with the Cass County Sheriff’s department, they advised that a lockdown was not necessary. By approximately 7:20 the lockdown was lifted.

Terry Mayfield
Superintendent

Obituary - Marjorie M. Godley

Graveside service for Marjorie M. Godley will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 13, 2023 at Highland Cemetery with Pastor Tony Cook of Northside Baptist Church, Lawton, Oklahoma officiating.

The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

Marjorie M. Godley, 92, of Lawton, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Lawton. She was born November 12, 1930 in Rockville, Missouri to William P. “Bill” and Mildred (Snively) Hoffman. She graduated from Rockville High School in 1948. Marjorie had been a resident of Lawton since 1968 when her husband was transferred to Fort Sill. She married SFC (Retired) James Clarence Godley on August 5, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri. James passed away July 15, 2011. 

Marjorie was a member of the Lawton Crafts and Hobbies Association from 1977-1993 and at one time she served as secretary and publicity chairman and worked at Ray’s Pharmacy for two and a half years. Marjorie enjoyed watching NASCAR and especially her favorite driver, Jeff Gordon. She liked to picture point and spend time with her cats. She also sold Sarah Coventry jewelry.

Marjorie is survived by her three sons, Wendell Godley and wife Suzy of Fort Worth, Texas, Terry Godley and wife Sharon of Bakersfield, California, and James Godley of Lawton, Oklahoma, four grandchildren, Amanda Drake and husband David of Moore, Oklahoma, Todd Godley of Mustang, Oklahoma, Nicole and Kendall Godley both of Lewisville, Texas, seven great grandchildren, Lillian Godley, Jaxen Godley, Taylor Drake, Ryann Drake, Makayla and Makenzie Innman, and Airianna Godley, and other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, William Robert “Bill” and wife Dixie Hoffman, and one grandson, Kyle Godley.

Cloudy and gray weekend ahead

Dry but cloudy today. Temps will remain cool in the 40s, with rain chances returning Saturday morning. 

A few areas in northern Missouri near the MO/IA border may see some snow Saturday morning. Little to no accumulation is anticipated.

Obituary - Michael Louis Pool

Michael Louis Pool, age 70, a resident of Lake Fort Scott, passed Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his home. He was born July 27, 1952, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the son of William Louis “Louie” Pool and Norma Elaine Johnson Pool. Mike grew up in the Bronson area and graduated from the Uniontown High School. 

He married Patricia A. Floyd on November 11, 1970, at Nevada, Missouri. Mike was a brick and stone mason as well as a tuck pointer. He used his skills on construction sites throughout Kansas and Missouri. Weekends were spent racing at the Mo-Kan track or fishing on the lake.

Survivors include his two sons, Brian Pool and Brent Pool (Tawny) both of Ft. Scott; six grandchildren, Laura, Ashleigh, Logan, Nash, Kellen and Evan and a brother, Steve Pool of Penokee, Kansas. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Patty, on May 21, 2019. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Elaine Pool.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, March 15th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Bronson Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Tuesday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Opening night at Electric City Speedway set for April 14th

 Photo credit to Lisa Burlington

2nd person has died as a result of the March 6th crash near Hume

A second individual has died as a result of the motor vehicle accident March 6 on State Route A west of Rich Hill. Decedent has been transported to Bates County Coroner’s Office.

I will release identifying information tomorrow to allow family time to be notified throughout the evening.

Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

Obituary - Margaret Ellen McRae

Margaret Ellen McRae, age 91, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1932 near Drexel, Missouri, the daughter of Richard Allen and Florence May (Moyer) Hatch. She was united in marriage to Leo D. McRae on February 25, 1950. He preceded her in death on August 20, 2016.

Together, Leo and Maggie operated the Mangold Funeral Home for many years. She was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church and served as treasurer, as well as other offices. She was the last living member of the Zeta Zeta Library Club and the last charter member of the Canasta Club. Maggie loved flowers and making flower arrangements. Some of the many hobbies she enjoyed included painting China and ceramics, quilting, leather work, and upholstering.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son-in-law Joe Fleming, four brothers, John, Eugene, Harold, and Dale Hatch, and four sisters, Allene Terrell, Eula Akers, Vivian Sickman, and Carol Hatch. Margaret is survived by a son, Rick McRae (Sue), a daughter, Vicky Fleming, and a sister, Jean Hodge. Her grandchildren were the light of her smile. She had two grandsons, Eric (Tally) and John Jake Fleming (Cambria), seven great-grandchildren, Paige and Cale Fleming, Megan and Jenna Stover, Meghan, Allison, and Bryan Butler, and one great-great-grandchild, Brynnley Bauer.

Funeral service 10 am Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Calvary Baptist Church, La Cygne, Kansas. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Friday March 10 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Calvary Baptist Church, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 304, La Cygne, Kansas 66040. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Cloudy and Gray!

Cloudy and gray conditions continue. Patchy fog and drizzle linger overnight. Friday looks dry with maybe a small peak at the sun.

Precipitation returns Sat with some wintry mix before sunrise; becoming rain for most of the area. 

Rain continues until sunrise Sun before sunshine returns.