Obituary - Louis Edward “Ed” Lacy Jr.

Louis Edward “Ed” Lacy Jr., age 79 formerly of La Cygne, KS passed away at Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Mo on Thursday March 16, 2023. He was born on June 20, 1943 in Adrian, Mo. The 1 st born child of Louis Edward Sr. and Betty Jean (Lewis) Lacy.

Edward graduated in 1962 from Miami R-1 High School in Amoret, MO. He was a United States Army Veteran. He had mostly worked as a Millwright and had other jobs he enjoyed through the years.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Garry Russell Lacy. Edward is survived by his 2 daughters, Kimberly Lane Hutton, of Iowa; Hillary Lacy & Mark of Marshall, AK; 1 Son Timothy James Lacy, La Cygne, KS; 8 Grandchildren; his former wife Sharon Lacy; 2 brothers, Rick (Debbie) Lacy of Adrian, Mo; Kent Lacy (Kristen) of Freeman, Mo and 2 sisters, Virginia (Chuck) Gray of Raymore, MO; Vicki (Ted) Herzog of
Stilwell, KS.

As a young kid Ed enjoyed building model airplanes. He enjoyed learning to crochet alongside of his Great Aunt Abbie Erickson. Ed loved his family and especially loved his kids and grandkids.

A graveside service will be held 11 am Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, Mo. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

From the desk of Bates County Coroner Greg D. Mullinax

When your work brings you in contact with experts in your field, you do well to take advantage of everything they have to teach, if they’re kind to take the time.

I recently had the opportunity to complete advanced level training in forensic photography. Lorelle S. Parker, MS, MSFS, D-ABMDI is an accomplished medicolegal death investigator with extensive experience in scene investigations. Among her qualifications is expertise in crime scene processing, latent prints, bloodstain pattern analysis and firearms and impression evidence.

Last week, she traveled to my office to provide me further training in forensic photography to include indoor and outdoor photography, use of scales, intake photography, night and low-light photography, and alternative light sources.

I’m pleased to add this updated study to my qualifications and grateful to Lorelle for her time and professional expertise. I will always continue to seek out training and study opportunities and continue to better myself for the work I do.

Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

Obituary - Michelle R. Groves

Michelle R. Groves, age 54 of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Tuesday morning, March 21, 2023 at the Clinton Health & Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, Missouri. She was born on August 20, 1968 in Jackson County, Missouri to Norris Groves Sr. and Diane (Adkins) Groves.

She grew up in Jackson County and graduated from East High School, Class of 1986. After high school she would attend college to become an Anesthesiologist.

She would move to Warsaw, Missouri on July 2, 1999 to be closer to family and help take care of her parents. Michelle enjoyed crafts and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by two children, Micheal Groves (Hope) of Warsaw, Missouri, Mikala Riggs (Robert) of Marshall, Missouri, 8 grandchildren, Draven, Christopher, Demetry, Abagail, Lexi, Angel, Dakota and Zoe, 3 siblings, Diana Blankenship of Kingsville, Missouri, Missy Backer of Arizona and JJ Groves Jr. of Marshall, Missouri, other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 4:00 P.M., Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Reser Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Porterfield, officiating.

Lost Saddle!

The tailgate came down saddle fell out on 52 Highway or on 69 Highway between trading post and Louisburg if anyone happens pick it up! 

PLEASE SHARE reward if returned it's my livelihood!

- Courtesy of Jason Cahill 

Belton Fire Department gets new fire engine

The Belton Fire Department is very excited to finally have our newest fire engine. This is a Precision fire engine on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. It is equipped with a 1500 gallon per minute Waterous pump and carries 750 gallons of water. 

The crews will spend the next couple of weeks training with the new truck before putting it in service. It will be staffed from Station 81 on Main street.

The ladder truck will be moving to Station 82. Our current engine will then be stored at Station 81 and serve as a backup unit. Thank you to all of the citizens for supporting your fire department allowing us to obtain and operate quality equipment so that we can better serve you.

BCMH Employee of the Month for March

Help us congratulate Dickie Reinke who has been recognized as the Employee of the Month for March. Dickie is a skilled maintenance worker in Plant Operations and has worked for BCMH since November of 2013. Dickie is very committed to helping the hospital make needed repairs without wasting money, and he treats others with respect and kindness every day. His coworkers say,

“You don’t have to worry about any task that he is assigned to – he puts his shoulder to the wheel and takes care of the problem. Always the first one at work and is ready to go to work. Recently, he wanted to find a leak on the hot water storage tank.

He dug through insulation and standing water while lying down on his side. He found the problem and even came in on his day off to make the repairs so patients and staff could have hot water again. That saved not only precious time, but considerable money for the hospital.” Dickie consistently demonstrates BCMH values, and he is deserving of this recognition.

#employeeofthemonth #plantoperations #congratulations #excellence #responsibility #dependability

Obituary - Larry Ray Oliver

Larry Ray Oliver, age 69, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1953 in Chanute, Kansas the son of Richard and Joan(Sturgeon) Oliver. He graduated high school and attended Shawnee Mission West.

Larry worked as a mechanic for Deffenbaugh Industries, later becoming Waste Management before retiring. He was united in marriage to Paulette Ball on September 16, 1978. She preceded him in death on April 18, 2013. He considered himself a Baptist and attended church at the Mound City First Baptist Church and the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church.

Larry liked to be outdoors hunting and fishing. He was a member of the NRA. He also enjoyed going to dances at Cadmus and Mildred. He was also preceded in death by his mother and a sister, Sherry. Larry is survived by his father, Richard, two sons, John Miller(Lisa) and Tim Miller, a daughter, Christy Sams(Tim), girlfriend, Karen St. John, a brother, Rick Oliver, a sister, Darlene Schlegel, and six grandchildren, Andrew, Samantha, Cooper, Tristan, Avery, and Katerina.

Funeral service will be 6 pm Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will follow the service until 8 pm. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to Linn County Hunter Safety, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Jane Lisbeth Porter

Jane L. Porter, 83, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away at her home on Wednesday March 22, 2023. She was surrounded by her family and ever so faithful cats, Snuggers and Miss Kitty. A celebration of life will be held on May 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church, 2600 E Mechanic St, Harrisonville, MO 64701.

Jane loves to tell the story of her 17 moves landing her in Harrisonville, MO over 24 years ago. Here she made many dear friends and never missed a hand of cards if she could help it. After 40 years of nursing, Jane continued to serve others as she loved volunteering. She was a past officer with the United Methodist Women, Chaldeans, The Harrisonville Thrift Store (Harrisonville Ministerial Alliance), Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Cass County Retired Nurses, and Cass Regional Medical Auxiliary.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Miles Morgan; her first husband, Arthur Klotz; and her sister, Jean Morgan. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Porter; her children: Mary "Cathi" Godfrey and her husband, Patrick; her son, Donald Klotz; her daughter, Stephanie Buchanan and husband, Andrew; her step-daughter, Tammy Porter; 5 grandchildren: Melissa Rarick, Michael Cook, Emily Gordon, Kimberly Belflower, and Richard Belflower.