Obituary - Hazel Maxine Dickerson

Hazel Maxine Dickerson, age 92, resident of Bronson, KS, died Friday, April 21, 2023, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. She was born June 13, 1930, in Fort Scott, KS the daughter of Ray Fred Stewart and Nellie Hazel Robison Stewart.

She attended South Fairview elementary school and graduated from Moran, KS high school in 1948. She lived in Kansas City and attended business school.

Maxine married Marvin Gene Dickerson on December 31, 1950, in Bronson. After Gene’s service in the Army in Alaska, they resided near Anchorage for 19 years homesteading their land and building their home. Maxine was employed at Elmendorf Air Force Base for several years before staying home full time to provide foster care for 3 native Eskimo children.

In 1969, Maxine and Gene, along with their son Joe, moved back to Kansas to the family farm north of Bronson. They farmed and had a hog farrowing operation until retirement. Maxine loved being outdoors and working on the farm with Gene. Their recreation was the bowling league team from several years and traveling to participate in tournaments throughout the U.S. Maxine was very community minded and was involved in local clubs and committees.

She served on the Bronson Library Board for several years. She was a member of the Bronson Ruritan and Bronson Methodist Church. She was chosen as a co-grand Marshal in 2017 to lead the Bronson Day Parade in a convertible car.

Maxine enjoyed her cats, making quilts, playing cards, jigsaw puzzles, and was an avid reader. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her son Joe Dickerson and wife Paula, Bronson, KS; a brother, Buford Stewart and wife Bea, Bronson, KS; a sister, Vera Scifers and husband Reid, Fort Scott, KS; grandson, Tristan Dickerson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene, and granddaughter Jordan Bailey Dickerson.

There was cremation. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 2nd, and the Bronson Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery at 1:30 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Bronson Library and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Golf cart accident in Cass County injures Kansas woman

On Sunday April 23rd around 6:40 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a golf cart accident on Miller Road at 177th Street in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound Yamaha Golf Cart driven by 41 year old Bethany J. Trogstead of Stillwell, Kansas jumped out of the cart.

Bethany J. Trogstead sustained moderate injuries and she was transported by ambulance to Overland Park Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230208739

Butler High School Sophomore Parents Meeting:

 

Obituary - Steve Jenkins

Steve Jenkins age 60 of Bucyrus, Kansas departed this life Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at home with love and family.

A Celebration of Life will be held and a later date. Service details will be posted once that information becomes available.

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available. Memorial contributions may be made to Always & Forever Midwest Animal Shelter.

Burgers and baseball set for April 27th

Happy Monday! Burgers and Baseball is just a couple days away Thursday April 27th in Butler! $10 for cheeseburger, chips and a cookie! 

All proceeds from event will be go back to our community. Make sure you wear your Blue and Green.

Pleasant Weather Afternoon Ahead

This morning will start off chilly, but temperatures will warm up into the 60s by this afternoon leading to another pleasant spring day!

Obituary - Jerry Elmer Martin

Jerry Elmer Martin, 46, of Stockton, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, from injuries sustained in an buggy accident.

He was born on June 11, 1976, the son of Ivan and Elva Martin of Barnett, Missouri. On September 16, 1999, he married Ruth Martin from Wakarusa, Indiana.

Jerry Elmer was a member of County Line Mennonite Church in El Dorado Springs, Missouri. He was self employed as a carpenter.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth and eight children: Mary Ellen and husband Brian Kilmer, Ivan Ray Martin both of Versailles, MO, Elva Mae, Rebekah Faye, Anna Ruth, Susie Anne, Kevin Lee, and Jerry Lynn all of the home. He is also survived by his mother, Elva Martin; three brothers: J Elvin and Mary of Barnett, MO, Edward and Gladys of Versailles, MO, and James Ivan and Minerva of El Dorado Springs, MO; four sisters: Elsa and Abram Martin of Tipton, MO, Wilma and James Zimmerman of Charles City, IA, Anna Ruth and Ernest Zimmerman of Barnett, MO, and Susan and Steven Martin of Fortuna, MO; his mother-in-law, Erma Martin of Wakarusa IN; and many other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by: his father, Ivan Martin; father-in-law, Walter Martin; brothers-in-law, Alvin Martin and Glen Martin; nephew, Joshua Ivan Martin; and niece. Mardella Zimmerman.

Visitation:
Date: Monday, April 24, 2023
Time: 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M

Visitation Location:
The Martin Family Home
6858 E Hwy 32
Stockton, MO

Service:
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Time: 9:30 A.M.

Service Location:
County Line Mennonite Church
El Dorado Springs, MO

Interment:
County Line Mennonite Church Cemetery

Corson recognized as Central Region Principal of the year!

Congratulations to our very own Clinton High School principal, Jenny Corson who was recently named the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MoASSP) Central Region High School Principal of the Year.

The Clinton School District was excited to have principals from other area high schools in attendance to surprise Mrs. Corson for her achievement.

Mrs. Corson was one of only a few principals in the state of Missouri to receive this award. Jenny will now compete for the Missouri Principal of the Year.

Mrs. Corson received multiple nominations for this award. In their nomination, a principal from another district wrote, "Jennifer has been a consistent and outstanding administrator in the Central Region for a long time. 

She is dedicated to not only her students and staff, but the growth of other administrators in our area. She would be an amazing representative of this award for the Central Region."

Congratulations, Jenny! We are so glad to have you as part of our Cardinal team!