Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Announces June Employee of the Month

Clinton, MO. – We are pleased to announce that Robb Lower is the June Employee of the Month.

Lower has been an employee of GVMH since November 2021 and works as an IT Tech Level II in the Information Technology (IT) department.

When nominating Lower, coworkers stated that he consistently provides excellent customer service, has a positive and professional attitude and works tirelessly to resolve issues. 

Lower is clear in his communication, is readily available to help others and will often try to fix problems in person instead of over the phone. His peers stated that he is more than a team player, he is a model employee and an excellent representation of the organization.

As the Employee of the Month, Lower received a GVMH gift and his name will be engraved on a plaque to be permanently displayed in the hospital. He is also one of 12 finalists for the 2023-2024 Employee of the Year award.

Public service announcement from the city of Pleasanton Kansas

As many of you know, there was a lightning strike on Tuesday night that came close to the city. As a result, we are just now discovering that the compactor is non-operable. 

We are working to resolve the issue. For now, the compactor is closed. We will update you when it reopens.

- The City of Pleasanton Kansas 

Obituary - Andrea Nicole Eaton

Andrea Nicole Eaton was born on March 23, 1982, in Clinton, MO to Duke and Debbie (Brown) Kottwitz. She went home to be with her Lord on May 27, 2023 in Calhoun, MO.

Andrea went to school and graduated from Osceola Public School in 2000. In December of 2001 Andrea married her first true love, Aaron Micke. To this union a baby girl, Destiny Nicole was born premature at 27 weeks. In 2011 she was married to Jerry Eaton, and to this union her daughter Jerrika Kay was born. She was blessed with stepson, Colton Wade.

In 2018 she met her special significant other, Casey Wilson. With this relationship she also acquired two additional sons, Skylar and Spencer.

Andrea was very fortunate to meet her very best friend and soul sister, Tanya Mendenhall in 2012. They were inseparable, sharing the same birthday only 10 years apart. She was blessed to be given the roll of Godmother to Tanya’s infant son in
2022.

Andrea was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Micke; infant daughter, Destiny; brothers, Jason, Lance, and Jimmy; paternal grandparents, Frank and Sarah Kottwitz; maternal grandparents, Dean and Jean Brown.

She is survived by her daughter, Jerrika of the home; son, Colton Eaton of Lowry City; parents, Duke and Debbie Kottwitz of Osceola; Casey Wilson and sons, Skylar and Spencer of Calhoun; Tanya Mendenhall, Eric Williams and son, Dayton, of Clinton; and many other family members and friends.

Visitation
Tuesday, May 30,2023
6-8 PM
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel

Service
Wednesday May 31,2023
11:00 AM
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel

El Dorado Springs woman seriously injured after striking vehicles in construction zone

On Thursday June 1st around 7:59 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies, Walker Fire Department and Nevada Fire Department responded to a three vehicle accident on Missouri 54 Highway around 4 miles east of Nevada.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when a eastbound 2006 Jeep Liberty driven by 70 year old Ute F. Hermansen of El Dorado Springs, Missouri struck a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 70 year old Dennis A. Hoffman of Juno, Alaska and a 2021 Peterbilt propane truck driven by 50 year old Louis J. Trytsman of Walker, Missouri while they were stopped for road construction.

Ute F. Hermansen sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital in Joplin for treatment.

Photo courtesy of the Walker Rural Fire District 

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230279428

Dains Family Dental Open House In Butler

Join us for an Open House

Saturday, June 10th, 2023
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Dains Family Dental
619 W Nursery St, Butler, MO

Meet our staff, hear more about the services we provide, and take a tour of the newly remodeled dental office. 

Enter a drawing for a free dental cleaning with X-rays! Hotdogs and light refreshments will be provided. Come and go as you please.

Butler woman injured in Vernon County rollover accident

On Wednesday May 31st around 2:40 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 Route V about 4 miles north of Stotesbury, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2000 Cadillac Deville driven by 36 year old Angela M. Trudell of Butler, Missouri ran off the left side of the roadway, overturned, and came to rest in a creek.

Angela M. Trudell sustained moderate 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=230286080

Butler man arrested after fleeing from Police

On Tuesday May 30th around 2:42 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Steven W. Cox Jr. of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Cox was arrested on the following charges 1.) Felony Bates County Warrant - Resisting arrest 2.) Making a false police report 3.) Miscellaneous traffic charges.

The charges stem from a police pursuit on May 26th in rural Adrian where Mr. Cox resisted arrest by fleeing and failing to yield for a MSHP Trooper.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently being held on a $3,000 cash only bond.

View arrest report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I468233A

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - Mary Lou Ijams

Mary Lou Ijams, 86, formerly of Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Westgate at Wildwood Ranch in Joplin, MO. Mary Lou was born June 20, 1936 in rural Vernon County near Sandstone, MO to Harry C. and Jennie A. (Swift) Householder. She married Tom Warren and from this marriage two daughters were born. She later married L. Earl Ijams and he preceded her in death in 2010.

Mary Lou grew up in Sandstone and in Nevada graduating from Nevada High School. She was a homemaker for several years and later worked for Nevada R-5 Schools in the kitchen, followed by the El Dorado Springs School District. In her later years Mary Lou became a caregiver and worked at several area care facilities and also as an in-home caregiver. Although she was raised in the Baptist faith, she attended several churches throughout her life. Her hobbies included traveling, going to garage sales, shopping, and adding to her cup collection.

Survivors include three daughters, Linda Highley (Kenny), Nevada. Donna Belcher (David), Stevensville, MT, and Tami Holcomb, Nevada; four grandchildren, Josh Highley (Renee), Nevada, Jordan Highley, Nevada, Jenna Kennedy (Aaron), Grain Valley, MO, and Monica Belcher, Stevensville, MT; five great-grandchildren, Kirstyn Taylor, Walker, LA, Aiden Highley, Nevada, Taylea Highley, Nevada, Eliana Kennedy, Grain Valley, and Rosalee Sonnier, Walker, LA; three step great-grandchildren, Keely Hageman, Kirsten Kolars, and Presten Kolars; three brothers, Don Householder, Nevada, David Householder, Lamar, MO, and Howard Householder (Karen), Ozark, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Earl, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Carrol Householder, Harold Householder, and Bill Householder; four sisters, Betty Howrey, Alberta Householder, Alice York, and Melba Driskell.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Moore Cemetery in Nevada with Dr. Kevin Daugherty officiating. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested in her name to Vernon County Cancer Relief c/o Ferry Funeral Home.