Obituary - Ray Lee Caskey

Former Judge Ray Lee Caskey of Alton, Oregon County, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Ozarks Healthcare Hospital in West Plains, Missouri, at age 83.

Ray Lee Caskey was born February 24, 1940, in Hume, Missouri to James Alfred Caskey and Edith Irene Anderson Caskey. He married Jeri Leigh Hibler on June 6, 1965, in Clinton, Missouri. Despite his blindness, Ray Lee was a high achiever in school, attending public elementary and secondary schools in Bates County, Missouri. Ray Lee earned his bachelor’s degree from Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg, now the University of Central Missouri.

Ray Lee went on to earn a law degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia in June of 1965.Ray Lee was also elected by the faculty of the School of Law as a member of the Board of student editors of the Missouri Law Review. Ray Lee Caskey was a member of the Missouri Bar and the California bar for over 50 years. Ray Lee Caskey first began practicing law in 1966 at Sacramento, California for the Department of Water Resources, which was building the Oroville Dam.

In autumn 1967 Ray Lee and Jeri Leigh Caskey moved to Alton, opened his law practice, and become the Oregon County Prosecuting Attorney. During his career, Ray Lee was prosecuting attorney, magistrate judge, associate judge, circuit judge, and again prosecuting attorney. Ray Lee greatly enjoyed fishing (and goose hunting) all his life and truly loved the Eleven Point River and trout fishing. Ray Lee spent 50 years helping the Missouri Department of Conservation stock the Eleven Point River with trout and became really good friends with all the agents, especially Gary Cravens and Paul Veatch.

Ray Lee is survived by his wife, Jeri Leigh, of the home; brother, Leon Caskey of Clinton, Missouri; sister-in-law, Kay Caskey of Butler, Missouri; brother-in-law, Jackson Hibler and wife Michelle of Ontario, Canada; and many nephews, nieces, cousins with their spouses and descendants.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 14, 2023, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Alton First Baptist Church and funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Edward Casey officiating. Graveside funeral service will be Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri, where he will be buried beside his parents and where Jeri Leigh will follow him.

Contributions in lieu of flowers may be given to the Greer Mill Restoration Project, mailed to the Alton Bank, Post Office Box 7, Alton, Missouri 65606.

Wade Auction Service Estate Auction In Lowry City April 1st

Estate Auction
April 1, 2023 10:00 A.M.
Lowry City, MO

Owners: The Estate of Jerry & Beverly Long

Great selection of:
-Farm Equipment
-Tools
-Lawn & Garden
-Other Miscellaneous

For information call:
Kevin: (660)-492-3279
Tyler: (660)-492-7764
Bryan: (660)-492-3740
Also view pictures & sale bill @ https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3785913.html

Obituary - Richard L. Skocy

Richard was born to Anton and Juliette on September18, 1923 in Joliet, Illinois. On September 10, 1942, Richard enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and served in World War II. 

He participated in action against the enemy in New Georgia, British Island, and Okinawa in Japan. He was honorably discharged on November 19, 1945. In Richard’s lifetime, he did a variety of general labor jobs, from bartending as a teenager, to serving as a volunteer fireman, and eventually joining a painters union.

Richard enjoyed family time and spending time with his grandchildren, time at the casinos on the weekend with his wife, and trying his luck on scratch-off tickets and lotto during the week.
Richard loved life. He was always smiling, always had jokes to tell anyone and everyone, and always singing the “good ol’ oldies” wherever he could. He will be missed by many.

Richard leaves behind three daughters: Jo Ann Stepp of Butler, MO; Ovene and Derek Parker of Rich Hill, MO; and Sara Skocy of Rich Hill, MO; grandchildren: Harley Hood, Tyler Hood, Kearston Clark, Dallas Shore, Cheyanne Parker, Brian George, Rebecca George, and Destiny George; multiple nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Elba Skocy; parents, Anton and Juliette Skocy; sister, Juliette Skocy-Homan; brothers, James Skocy, George Skocy, and Robert Skocy.

Three vehicle accident Monday night in Vernon County

On March 13th around 7:30 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a three-vehicle accident on US-54 Highway in Deerfield.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2018 Nissan Altima driven by 25 year old Logan M. Quarals of Joplin, Missouri struck the rear of a 2018 Ford Escape driven by Kallie D. Jackson of Olathe, Kansas as the Escape was slowing down it struck a turning 1995 Ford F-350 driven by 68 year old Charles A. Comstock of Deerfield.

Kallie D. Jackson and her passenger in the Ford Escape, 75 year old Lewis W. Jackson of Olathe, Kansas, were taken by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230133206

 

Obituary - Frances Norann Brooks

Frances Norann Brooks passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023 surrounded by family at St. Luke'sHospice Hospital. Born August 16, 1938 on the farm of her parents David and Frances Brooks south of Hume, MO, Norann was the oldest of the six children.

She attended Brush College in a one room school house her elementary years, walking to school one mile each day. When it closed she attended Hume R-8 School graduating as Valedictorian in the Class of 1956. Her classmates remained close throughout her life.

After graduating, she went to Kansas City to work at Kansas City Life Insurance where she retired after 35 years in 1995. She loved her work and many friends at Kansas City Life. She loved to travel and every year traveled to a different state, even going to Europe after retiring. 

Norann bowled in a league at work and also went to different bowling tournaments with team mates. She enjoyed going to Starlight, different dinner theaters, the Royal games, and the American Royal. Due to her generosity many family members got to join her in those activities over the years.

After retiring she moved back to the home place to help our mother. She loved the farm and helping with the hatchery flock, the flowers, the cats – especially Miss Grey and Callie - and all that happens on a farm. She became involved in the community by being secretary of the Hume Alumni meetings, being on the Henry Township Road Board and hosting meetings, oversaw the Lawrence Cemetery, joined the Hume Garden Club where she became a lifetime member , and worked with the County Line 4-H teaching decoupage, wood burning, arts and crafts and bowling. She helped many years with the care of her Aunt Rita Murray.

Norann always wanted to help. She was a kind, very sweet soul, but also independent. She loved her sisters and brothers very much and her many, many nieces and nephews, always remembering all their
birthdays.

As the years passed she developed Parkinson's which slowed her down more than she wanted. She could no longer do everything and we needed to bring in help. We were so blessed and thankful for Sandy, Lori, Layknn, Tacy, Abby, Leanna, and Aricka for loving and taking such good care our sister. Norann had many caretakers but the truth is she was one of the biggest caretakers of all.

Norann is preceded in death by her parents David and Frances Brooks, brother David Eugene Brooks and brother-in-law Harry Bell. She is survived by her three sisters Rita Burns (Kenneth), Mildred Bell, Helen Owens (David) and one brother Frank Brooks (Barb), and one sister-in-law Patti Brooks and many, many
nieces and nephews.

The service will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Hume Christian Church. Visitation at 10AM and Celebration of Life at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the Lawrence Cemetery in care of Carrie Sutcliffe, 10266 SW State Route A, Hume, MO 64752.

Obituary - Krista Mae Hehner

Krista Mae Hehner, age 32, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at her home. She was born on November 15, 1990, the daughter of Larry and Deanna Harman. Krista graduated from Ft. Osage High School, in Independence, Missouri in 2009.

Krista loved her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed being able to spend as much time as she could spoiling them. She also had a dog “Oreo” who went with her everywhere she went. Krista loved arts & crafts and creating beautiful diamond artwork, as well as all genre's of music. She and her best friend, Morgan Sherwood talked on the phone every day. She will be remembered for her kind heart and will be deeply missed.

Krista is survived by her parents, Larry and Deanna Harman, of Warsaw, Missouri and Karen Sue Lewis (“real mom”), of Warsaw, Missouri, two sisters; Talesha (Lance) Hoffman, of Warsaw, Missouri, Tanna Davis, of Centerton, Arkansas, one brother; Michael Harman, of Warsaw, Missouri, three nieces; Kaydence, Abigail and Lois, four nephews; Grayson, Gatlin Westyn and Wells, numerous relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Missouri. Interment will follow at the Shawnee Cemetery in Warsaw.

Old Navy Grand Opening In Belton

Old Navy will be opening its doors on Wednesday, March 29 for a soft opening. Join us in celebrating the GRAND OPENING on Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m. 

(Belton Gateway Shopping Center)! Festivities include a food truck and more….See you there!

Structure fire in Nevada

The Nevada Fire Department responded to a reported Structure fire at 622 S. Cedar in Nevada. On arrival found smoke coming from the front of the house, all occupants were out of the structure. 

Fire crews made quick work on getting the fire out and overhauled. Cause of the fire is still under investigation. 

The Nevada Fire Department was on scene less than a hour with 4 apparatus and 10 personnel

Owner : Doug Wortman
Occupants: Kaitlyn Wright and Cody Kirch