Unsettled weather the rest of the week

We are here to offer your free preview of April Showers. This will be available all through this week. 

We may have to watch out for storms tomorrow night as they may be capable of producing hail up to the size of a quarter.

Obituary - Michael John Womack Jr.

Michael John Womack Jr, age 22, was an extraordinary person who left us entirely too soon on March 16th, 2023. Michael was born on August 19th, 2000, in El Dorado springs, MO., to Kristena Bailey and Mike Womack, Sr. Michael left behind his amazing children, his mother and father, his little sisters and brother, his girlfriend, the mother of his kids, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was loved by so many.

Michael was born in El Dorado Springs, MO., but he was all "city" with his long hair, baggy jeans, high tops, and black beanie. He moved away for quite a while. During that time, his life was a rollercoaster, but he made the most of every single day. At the age of 17, he ended up moving back and getting his life back on track. Michael was a family man, and he didn't want to be too far from anyone, so once he was back, he never left.

He had many passions and talents. He was extremely passionate about his music; rap meant so much to him from such a young age. He was also passionate about his family and very persistent about everyone being together; he wanted to see everyone or no one at all. He was also very talented in freestyling and always had a way with words. He enjoyed countless hours spent playing family games he knew he couldn't play and listening to music and making fun of the entire song, always with a smile on his face. He also enjoyed playing video games like nobody's business and constantly played day or night with his brother-in-law and many friends. But he found his true, eye-opening love and passion when he became a father.

From the time Jaxon Michael Womack, his son, was born four short months ago, Michael didn't want to put him down or leave his side. He took to becoming a parent, ran with it, and never looked back. He would spend time with his son and Oliver, his stepson, playing with them. He would have done anything for his boys and wore his pride for them as a badge.

During his life, Michael impacted more lives than could have been counted. He had a contagious smile that could brighten anyone's mood, wisdom that was beyond his years that could help push you through anything, and he had a big heart that he tried to hide. He was a very outspoken, loud, and insightful soul that could make anybody love him. He was a free spirit in every way possible, so carefree and adventurous, and he deeply cared for and loved everyone around him.

Michael is survived by many amazing people that he loved dearly, his son, Jaxon Michael Womack; his stepson, Oliver Petitt; his mother, Kristena Bailey; his father, Mike Womack Sr; his stepfather, Christopher Bailey; his sisters, Keirra Womack and Mackinzi Bailey; his brother, Cj Kuepper; his girlfriend, Rivers Petit; his grandmother, Tena Higbie; his uncles, Chad Hale and Tommy Higbie; his aunt, Shawna Hale; and many cousins.

Many people have been left behind to remember and grieve for Michael and for who he was. He left us all with his smile engraved into every shut-eye, he left us all with his jokes, and he left us all with the memories of the goofy, intelligent, outspoken, wild blue-eyed boy everyone loved. Michael would want everyone to be strong during this time because we all know he would have been. He would have been our rock.

Michael will forever be loved. This is not goodbye, just until I see you again.

Service:
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Time: 6:00 P.M.

Service Location:
Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home

Happy 65th Birthday Linda!

 

Rollover accident in Vernon County

On March 20th around 3:25 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on BB Highway around 5 mile south of Nevada.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound Nissan Sentra driven by 76 year old Lililane L. Graham of Nevada, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected and overturned.

Lililane L. Graham sustained minor injuries and she was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230145703

Obituary - Donald L. Elkins

Donald L. Elkins, age 50, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the Via Christi Emergency Room in Ft. Scott. He was born April 12, 1972, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the son of Donald Wayne Elkins and Sherry Lynne Hunt Elkins. At an early age, the family moved to California. Donald grew up and attended school in Taft, California. 

Following high school, he went to work in the oil fields of southern California where he continued to work for many years. In 2015, he relocated to Ft. Scott in order to be closer to his family. While living in Ft. Scott, he was employed by RSC Construction. He married his longtime companion, Trina Royal. She preceded him in death on April 2, 2021.

Survivors include his children, Samantha Elkins, of Nevada, Missouri, Brandon Elkins of Portland, Oregon, Britney Elkins, of Ft. Scott, Kansas, Jessica Perkins of Emerald Isle, North Carolina and Justin Perkins of Bakersfield, California. Also surviving are several grandchildren and two sisters, Melissa Gurule and Teresa Salazar both of Ft. Scott and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 26th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. 

Memorials are suggested to the Donald Elkins Memorial Fund 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 cheneywitt.com

Obituary - Pamela S. Moore

Pamela S. Moore, age 73, of Raymore, Missouri passed away March 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas.

A visitation will be from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri followed by a funeral service at 6:00 p.m. A private family graveside will be in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri.

Pam was born in Russell, Kansas on October 11, 1949, the daughter of Eugene Steinle and Elnora Miller. After graduating high school in Russell, Kansas she went on to further her education receiving a bachelor's degree at Kansas State University. She was joined in marriage with her loving husband, Bradford “Brad” K. Moore on June 12, 1971. 

Together, they were blessed with two children, Ashley and Bryson. In life Pam loved to substitute teach and Pam was the recipient of Blue Valley Schools' Friend of Education Award in 1989. She also enjoyed gardening and bird watching. She was a member of Christ Church Anglican in Overland Park, Kansas.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Elnora Steinle; brother, David Steinle; and sister, Kay Noonburg.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Brad K. Moore; daughter, Ashley Moore; and son, Bryson Moore (Whitney).

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Harvesters - The Community Food Network 3801 Topping Ave., Kansas City, Missouri 64129

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Missing teenager in Cass County

Please be on the lookout for this missing teenager, Emily Layton. She was last seen near Fairground Drive on 3/19/23 @ 11:30pm in Pleasant Hill. 

She was last known to be wearing a red hoodie and black and white pajama pants. 

If seen or located please contact the department at 816-540-9109.

Update: Emily has been found safe

Butler Bears Varsity Baseball gets the win over Diamond

The Butler Bears Varsity Baseball team weathered a scare by Diamond in the fifth inning where the bears coughed up three runs, but Butler Bears Varsity still won 10-4 on Monday. Jacob Atkinson and Matthew Navarro powered the big inning with RBIs.

Butler Bears Varsity secured the victory thanks to seven runs in the second inning. Brandon Hammett, Maddox Fennewald, Jake Chandler, Eli Cox, Zayn Carson, and Bryson Cash each had RBIs in the big inning.

Diamond got things started in the first inning when Brayden Clement singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

Butler Bears Varsity pulled away for good with seven runs in the second inning. In the second Hammett drew a walk, scoring one run, Fennewald drew a walk, scoring one run, Chandler drew a walk, scoring one run, Cox drew a walk, scoring one run, and an error scored one run for Butler Bears Varsity.

Fennewald led the Butler Bears to victory on the mound. The righthander went four innings, allowing four runs on five hits and striking out six. Carson and Chandler entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Atkinson went on the hill for Diamond. Atkinson went one and one-third innings, allowing seven runs on one hit and striking out three. #9 and Adam Brown entered the game as a relief, throwing three and two-thirds innings and one inning respectively.

Hammett, Cox, and Peyton Jackson each collected one hit to lead Butler Bears Varsity. Atkinson went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Diamond in hits.