Adrian VFW Post 1935 will conduct a Flag Retirement Ceremony

Adrian VFW Post 1935 will conduct a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day, June 14, 2023 at Lt. Charles Garrison Veterans Memorial in Adrian, MO at 6:00 PM. 

A deceased veteran's name will be read as each flag is retired. The public is encouraged to attend and participate. 

 Ceremony will last approximately 1 hour. Thank you.

Obituary - Leo "Dale" Gregg

Leo "Dale" Gregg, 91, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with the visitation beginning at 6:00 PM. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society in Dale's name.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available

Obituary - Melissa Kling Phillips

Funeral services for Melissa Kling Phillips of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2023 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation prior to services 1:30 - 2 p.m. Friday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Poplar Heights Farm. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Melissa Kling Phillips, age 75 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at her home. She was born July 7, 1947 to Emmett John and Bertha Helen Bartlett Kling in Kansas City, Missouri.

Melissa is survived by her husband, Paul Phillips of Butler, Missouri; a son, Brian Phillips of Butler, Missouri; a grandson, Hayden Phillips; a brother-in-law, Bruce Casolari of Kansas City, Missouri; and two nieces. Melissa was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Deborah (Kling) Casolari.

Obituary - Holly Marie Noland

Holly Marie Noland, 26, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at her home. A Celebration of Life service will be on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with the visitation beginning at 6:00 PM.

Holly was born in Olathe, KS, on June 10, 1997 to parents, Chad Noland and Elyse Eshnaur. Holly graduated from Osawatomie High School with the Class of 2015. She would say that her greatest career was that of being a mom, as Mesa and Sterling were Holly's most proud accomplishment, and she loved them wonderfully and fiercely.

Holly could be described as so many things; beautiful, stubborn, funny, loving, but ultimately she was the bright shining star in a room. If you spent time with Holly, you were going to not only smile but laugh. You would be asked about your life and what was going on it - she had a sincere interest in the lives of others. Holly was quick-witted, had a contagious laugh, and the best wink in the room. And if she ever stuck her tongue out at you, you know she loved you! She loved to be outdoors, whether at the beach or in the mountains it did not matter. She liked to knit and to dance, would sing when she was happy, and always left an impression on those who knew her. Her light will be missed by all those who knew her.

Holly is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Janie Noland, and her maternal grandfather, Dutch Eshnaur. She is survived by her daughter, Mesa Rose Jones; her son, Sterling Vincent Jones; her father, Chad (Kim) Noland; her mother, Elyse (Regan Green) Eshnaur; grandparents, Mike (Vonda) Noland, and Kathy Eshnaur; brothers: Nicholas Eshnaur and Dylan (Dakota Dasinger) Noland; the father of her children, Chris Jones; and a significant extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as, an enormous community of friends, many of whom were like family to Holly.

Obituary - John William "Bill" Jones

John William "Bill" Jones, age 76 of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away at his home on June 10, 2023. Bill was born on September 5, 1946 the son of Clara Harmon in Kansas City, Missouri and later adopted by Elvin Jones. He was an over the road truck driver over the years and married Terry Davis on July 2, 1983 in Carson City, Nevada.

Bill enjoyed watching the History channel and fiddling with his guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Donald Lee Jones. Bill is survived by his wife,

Terry of the home, a daughter, Theresa Knott of Minnesota, a step-son, Johnny Driver (Angela) of Florida, two sisters, Hazel Spano of Bordentown, New Jersey and Barbara Ropey of Camdenton, Missouri, seven grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Celebration of Life will be held at 12 pm, Saturday, June 17th at the Pleasanton Housing Authority. Memorials are suggested to Bill Jones Memorial(to defray funeral costs) and may be sent to Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Fatality motorcycle accident in Bourbon County claims the life of Kansas man

On Saturday June 10th around 3:46 p.m. the Kansas State Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle accident on US. 54 Highway at South 100 Road.

The Kansas State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by 60 year old Daniel E. Blake of Fort Scott, Kansas was eastbound and failed to yield to, and turned in front of, a westbound 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide driven by 58 year old Ryan G. Simpson of Hutchinson, Kansas. The motorcycle then overturned and struck the Mercury.

Mr. Simpson was later pronounced dead at the hospital. His passenger, 58 year old Cynthia A. Simpson of Hutchinson, Kansas, was flown to Freeman Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Blake wasn't injured in this crash.

The Kansas Highway Patrol later arrested Blake for charges including driving under the influence, driving while unauthorized, aggravated battery, interference with law enforcement officer/obstruction, and involuntary manslaughter. 

His passenger, 75 year old Marth Knackstedt of Fort Scott, Kansas, was arrested for interference with law enforcement officers; use or possession of opiates or narcotic drugs or certain stimulants, possession of drug paraphernalia, and permitting an unauthorized driver. 

Both were taken to the Bourbon County Jail and are being held without bond.

View crash report below:

https://www.kansas.gov/khp-crashlogs/search/viewDetail/2023-006129

Obituary - Thelma Jean McKinney

Thelma Jean McKinney, age 74, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

A celebration of Thelma’s life will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Rogge Family Vineyard and Event Space, 707 N. Kurzweil Rd., Raymore, Missouri 64083. Services are not formal, attendees are welcome to arrive when suitable for them.

Thelma was born in Fort Riley, Kansas on August 23, 1948 to Lester Aucoin and Donna (McMaster) Aucoin. She graduated from Raytown High School and created a career for herself as a patient accountant. In life, Thelma loved to travel and especially loved eating Cajun Crab in southern Louisiana, cruise, attending hot air balloon festivals, and growing tomatoes. She was joined in marriage with her husband, Dennis on September 20, 2008.

Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Donna Aucoin.

She is survived by her husband of fifteen years, Dennis McKinney; son, Brandon Millett; daughter, Michelle Johnson (Matt); grandchildren, Wesley Millett, Selena Frias, Gabriel Frias (Rayleen), and Brett Johnson; great grandson, Arthur English; and siblings, Janice Horsley, James Aucoin, Judy Vanlinker, Joann Copeland, and Jakie Cochran.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Ronald David McGan

Ronald David McGan passed away Tuesday June 6, 2023 at the VA Hospital. Ronnie was a proud Marine who grew up in Kansas City, Mo with his larger than life family. 

Ronnie was the 6th of nine siblings he was preceded in death peacefully by his parents Richard and Patricia McGan and his siblings Sandra McGan Sloan, Donnie Joe McGan, Michael Richard McGan and Patrick Thomas McGan. 

He is survived by his two children David McGan and Danielle McGan McIlvane whom he shared with his former wife Denise McGan. He has four grandchildren, Connor, Sarah, Izzy, Aurora. Surviving siblings Gail McGan Oaks, Diana McGan Sproul (Steve), Phillip McGan, Jeffrey McGan (Linda) and brother-in-law Michael Sloan along with many nieces and nephews. 

Ronnie was an electrician and a Lithographer working at Deluxe Printing where retirement was just in the works. Ronnie enjoyed playing cards with friends and shooting pool. He enjoyed his city life but had a special place down on Truman Lake with his life partner of many years with Wanda Woodward Decker and extended lake family where he loved to fish and planned on retiring.

Services will be held on Friday June 23 at 2pm for visitation and services at 3pm at Cullen Funeral Home 612 W Foxwood Dr, Raymore, Missouri 64083.

In lieu of flowers send to VA or American Cancer Society.