Funeral services for Leroy Welch of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. September 13, 2023 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation prior to services 10 - 11 a.m. September 13 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Cremation to follow the services with inurnment at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. In Lieu of flowers, contributions to Remington’s Heart Foundation or Houston Faith Ministries. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Wilbur Leroy Welch, age 87 of Butler, Missouri entered into his eternal home on Saturday September 2, 2023. He was surrounded by family as he took his last breath here on earth. Leroy was born on January 30, 1936 to Ralph and Rachel (Lockard) Welch in Laceyville, Missouri.
Leroy and his family lived and worked around Butler, Missouri most all of his life. He married his love, Loretta Epperson on August 12,1966. They raised their family on the homestead (legacy farm) just outside of Butler, Missouri where he continued to reside until his passing. Those who had the pleasure of knowing Leroy, know he was the most loving, caring, selfless person there is. He enjoyed laughing, playing pranks on others, working on the farm and spending time with his family. Leroy loved being in the Word of God and in the presence of God as often as he could be. Leroy has an enormous love for God and for people. He desired everyone to have a personal relationship with the Lord and prayed for them often even if he met them just once.
Leroy was preceded in death by his wife Loretta (Epperson) Welch; daughter Christine Welch Burnett; and grandson Shelby Adcock. He leaves a legacy of faith and servanthood to God behind to his three daughters, Rachel Houston and husband Jason of Clarendon, Texas, Sarah Adcock of Butler, Missouri and Esther Welch and fiancĂ© Scott Watkins of Harrisburg, Missouri; three grandchildren Alex Houston and wife Julieta, Aaron Houston all of Clarendon, Texas and Justin Adcock of Butler, Missouri. He also leaves a legacy of faith to his surviving sisters Wilma Eide of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Bonnie Dickerson and husband Larry of Butler, Missouri and Nancy Dillon and husband Mike of Reed’s Spring, Missouri; as well as to a vast array of family members and friends.
Leroy has only transitioned home to his eternal reward. He would want to leave you with these final words. Do you know my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? He is what life is all about. I want to see you with my perfect eyes for all eternity so won’t you accept Him as your Lord and Savior today.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Obituary - Ida Lain
Ida Lain, 87 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City. Cremation, with no public services to held at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Ida Florence Lain was born December 15, 1935 in Chariton County, Missouri to Fred and Opal Hardin Lain. She grew up in Versailles, Missouri and worked for 21 years at Southwestern Bell as an Operator. Ida was a devoted and loving mother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Orma Lee Lain Gates, and Imma Lain Gates, three brothers, Freddie Lain, Charley Lain, and Calvin Lain.
Ida is survived by her two sons, Stanley Edward Davidson and wife Heather, and David Marshall Bain and wife Sandy, four grandchildren, Adam Johnathan Davidson, Theresa Ann Bain Lupe, Andrew Marshall Bain, and Michelle Renee Bain Keller, five great-grandchildren, Jayden Riley Keller, Xander Reed Keller, Abigail Lupe, Gabriel Lupe, and Gorden James Haynes Davidson.
Ida Florence Lain was born December 15, 1935 in Chariton County, Missouri to Fred and Opal Hardin Lain. She grew up in Versailles, Missouri and worked for 21 years at Southwestern Bell as an Operator. Ida was a devoted and loving mother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Orma Lee Lain Gates, and Imma Lain Gates, three brothers, Freddie Lain, Charley Lain, and Calvin Lain.
Ida is survived by her two sons, Stanley Edward Davidson and wife Heather, and David Marshall Bain and wife Sandy, four grandchildren, Adam Johnathan Davidson, Theresa Ann Bain Lupe, Andrew Marshall Bain, and Michelle Renee Bain Keller, five great-grandchildren, Jayden Riley Keller, Xander Reed Keller, Abigail Lupe, Gabriel Lupe, and Gorden James Haynes Davidson.
Arrest made in Cedar County
On September 1st the El Dorado Springs Police Department along with Cedar County Sheriff's Deputies responded to U.S. 54 Highway and Missouri 82 Highway concerning a motor vehicle crash.
The investigation resulted in the arrest of Stephen L. Cox, 23, Nevada, Missouri. Mr. Cox was arrested on the following charges.
1.) Driving While Revoked
2.) Vernon County Sheriff's Office Warrant- Failure to appear on the original charge of Possession of Controlled substance.
3.) Unlawful Use of a Weapon
4.) Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia
He was transferred to the Vernon County Jail pending a court appearance.
-Courtesy of the El Dorado Springs Police Department
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 - Ruth Herring
Ruth Herring, 88 of Butler, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Butler Center. Graveside services will be held 3:30 pm Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri.
No visitation will be held. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Ruth Ann Herring was born June 25, 1935 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Frank and Margaret Green Berry. She was united in Marriage to Rufus Herring. Together they had three children, Fred, Billie Dale, and Debbie.
Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Margaret Berry, husband Rufus Herring, sons, Fred Herring and Billie Dale Herring. Siblings, James Berry, Jean Bedwell and husband William, and Joyce Miller.
She is survived by her daughter Debbie Herring of Arkansas, daughter-in-law Linda Herring of West Virginia, sister-in-law Norma Berry of Butler, Missouri, and brother-in-law Bill Miller of Harrisonville, Missouri, along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and extended family members.
Ruth Ann Herring was born June 25, 1935 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Frank and Margaret Green Berry. She was united in Marriage to Rufus Herring. Together they had three children, Fred, Billie Dale, and Debbie.
Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Margaret Berry, husband Rufus Herring, sons, Fred Herring and Billie Dale Herring. Siblings, James Berry, Jean Bedwell and husband William, and Joyce Miller.
She is survived by her daughter Debbie Herring of Arkansas, daughter-in-law Linda Herring of West Virginia, sister-in-law Norma Berry of Butler, Missouri, and brother-in-law Bill Miller of Harrisonville, Missouri, along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and extended family members.
MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics
Twelve people died in traffic crashes, no one died in a boating crash, and no one drowned during the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend. The Patrol investigated nine of the traffic fatalities.
The Joplin (MO) Police Department investigated two traffic fatalities, and Springfield (MO) Police Department investigated one traffic fatality during the holiday weekend counting period. The 2023 counting period for the Labor Day holiday was from 6 p.m., Friday, September 1, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, September 4.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following enforcement activity during 2023 Labor Day holiday:
MSHP Traffic Statistics (preliminary):
Crashes ¯ 306
Injuries ¯ 146
Fatalities ¯ 9
DWI ¯ 119
Drug Arrests ¯ 19
MSHP Boating Statistics (preliminary):
Crashes ─ 11
Injuries ─ 2
Fatalities ─ 0
BWI ¯ 2
Drownings — 0
Drug Arrests ¯ 0
(Note: During the 2022 counting period, the Patrol investigated 286 traffic crashes, which included 119 injuries and four of the seven fatalities. Troopers made 121 arrests for driving while intoxicated last year. Also, over the Labor Day holiday 2022: Troopers investigated eight boating crashes involving one fatality and five injuries; and arrested five people for boating while intoxicated on the state’s rivers and lakes. One person drowned over the 2022 Labor Day holiday weekend.)
Troopers investigated nine of the 12 fatal traffic crashes over the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend. Two fatal traffic crashes occurred in each of the Troop B, Macon, MO, Troop D, Springfield, MO, and Troop H, St. Joseph, MO, areas. One fatal traffic crash each occurred in the Troop A, Lee’s Summit, MO, Troop E, Poplar Bluff, MO, and Troop G, Willow Springs, MO, areas.
Three people died during the counting period on Friday, September 1, 2023. Robert J. Lansing, 73, of Quincy, IL, died when the vehicle in which he was a passenger changed lanes when it was unsafe and was struck by another vehicle. Lansing’s vehicle then slid off the left side of the roadway and overturned. Lansing was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Shelby County Coroner Corey Eagan pronounced Lansing deceased at the scene. The crash occurred in Shelby County on U.S. Highway 36 west of Clarence, MO. The driver and another passenger in the vehicle both sustained serious injuries; they were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Clarence (MO) Fire Department, Shelbina (MO) Fire Department, Salt River Ambulance, Macon County Sheriff’s Office, Macon County Ambulance, and Macon County Rural Fire Department responded to the scene.
Tomas R. Ramos, 47, of El Paso, TX, died when the pickup truck he was driving failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway, traveled off the south side of the roadway, and struck an embankment. The pickup truck continued eastbound in the ditch then struck another embankment with the front of the vehicle. Ramos was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle rotated counterclockwise and came to rest in the ditch facing northwest. The crash occurred in Buchanan County on Mitchell Road east of St Joseph, MO. Buchanan County Medical Examiner Major Thomas Cates pronounced Ramos dead at the scene. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
Zane Warner, 28, of Grandview, MO, died when a pickup truck turned left in front of the motorcycle he was operating. Warner’s motorcycle then struck the side of the pickup truck. Warner was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, which occurred in Cass County on U.S. Highway 58 west of Interstate 49. Paramedic Liberty Wocester pronounced Warner deceased. Belton (MO) Police Department and Belton (MO) Fire Department responded to the scene.
Four people died Saturday, September 2, 2023. John E. Wiatt, 70, of Lampe, MO, died when the driver of a southbound vehicle struck another southbound vehicle before sliding into the northbound lane and striking Wiatt’s vehicle. Wiatt was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in Stone County on Missouri Highway 13 in Kimberling City, MO. Stone County Coroner John Cunnyngham pronounced Wiatt dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle that struck Wiatt’s vehicle sustained serious injuries at the time of the crash; he was wearing a seat belt. The driver of the third vehicle sustained minor injuries; he was wearing a seat belt.
A five-year-old female from Doniphan, MO, died when the vehicle in which she was a passenger ran off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned. The child was not using a safety device at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in Ripley County on County Road N-2 south of Oxly, MO. Deputy Coroner Chad Haywood pronounced the five-year-old dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured. It is unknown if the driver was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
The Joplin Police Department investigated the remaining two fatalities. No further details are available at this time.
One person died in a traffic crash on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Seger V. Mace, 18, of Coin, IA, died when the motorcycle he was operating failed to yield to a vehicle at an intersection. The driver of the other vehicle attempted to avoid a crash and partially ran off the roadway and began to skid. Mace’s motorcycle began to skid, overturned, and struck the other vehicle’s towed unit before coming to rest on its side. Mace was ejected; he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The other vehicle came to a controlled stop in the roadway. The crash occurred in Nodaway County on Missouri Route C and Railroad Street in Elmo, MO. Dr. Cris Morrow pronounced Mace deceased at Clarinda Regional Medical Center. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured; he was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The Nodaway County Sheriff's Office responded at the scene.
Four people died in traffic crashes on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023. Christopher L. White, 50, of Bethel, MO, died when the all-terrain vehicle he was operating slid of the left side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting White. White was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in Shelby County on Shelby County Road 242 southeast of Bethel. Paramedic Time Lacy pronounced White deceased at the scene. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department and Salt River Ambulance responded to the scene.
Chris A. Terrell, 65, of Clarkton, MO, died when the motorcycle he was operating traveled off the right side of the road and overturned. It is unknown whether Terrell was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in Carter County on Missouri Highway 21 at U.S. Highway 60. Carter County Coroner Joe Chapman pronounced Terrell dead at the scene. A passenger on Terrell’s motorcycle sustained serious injuries in the crash. It is unknown whether she was wearing a helmet.
Logan D. Mitchell, 21, of Goodman, MO, died when the pickup truck he was driving traveled off the roadway on a curve and struck a tree. Logan was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in McDonald County on Missouri Route CC east of McNatt, MO. McDonald County Deputy Coroner Jonathan Fletcher pronounced Mitchell dead at the scene.
The remaining traffic fatality was investigated by the Springfield Police Department. No further details are available at this time.
NOTE: The fatality statistics in this news release could change if late deaths occur, if other departments report fatal traffic/boating crashes after this news release was published, or if a fatality is determined to be caused by a medical condition rather than traffic/boating incident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following enforcement activity during 2023 Labor Day holiday:
MSHP Traffic Statistics (preliminary):
Crashes ¯ 306
Injuries ¯ 146
Fatalities ¯ 9
DWI ¯ 119
Drug Arrests ¯ 19
MSHP Boating Statistics (preliminary):
Crashes ─ 11
Injuries ─ 2
Fatalities ─ 0
BWI ¯ 2
Drownings — 0
Drug Arrests ¯ 0
(Note: During the 2022 counting period, the Patrol investigated 286 traffic crashes, which included 119 injuries and four of the seven fatalities. Troopers made 121 arrests for driving while intoxicated last year. Also, over the Labor Day holiday 2022: Troopers investigated eight boating crashes involving one fatality and five injuries; and arrested five people for boating while intoxicated on the state’s rivers and lakes. One person drowned over the 2022 Labor Day holiday weekend.)
Troopers investigated nine of the 12 fatal traffic crashes over the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend. Two fatal traffic crashes occurred in each of the Troop B, Macon, MO, Troop D, Springfield, MO, and Troop H, St. Joseph, MO, areas. One fatal traffic crash each occurred in the Troop A, Lee’s Summit, MO, Troop E, Poplar Bluff, MO, and Troop G, Willow Springs, MO, areas.
Three people died during the counting period on Friday, September 1, 2023. Robert J. Lansing, 73, of Quincy, IL, died when the vehicle in which he was a passenger changed lanes when it was unsafe and was struck by another vehicle. Lansing’s vehicle then slid off the left side of the roadway and overturned. Lansing was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Shelby County Coroner Corey Eagan pronounced Lansing deceased at the scene. The crash occurred in Shelby County on U.S. Highway 36 west of Clarence, MO. The driver and another passenger in the vehicle both sustained serious injuries; they were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Clarence (MO) Fire Department, Shelbina (MO) Fire Department, Salt River Ambulance, Macon County Sheriff’s Office, Macon County Ambulance, and Macon County Rural Fire Department responded to the scene.
Tomas R. Ramos, 47, of El Paso, TX, died when the pickup truck he was driving failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway, traveled off the south side of the roadway, and struck an embankment. The pickup truck continued eastbound in the ditch then struck another embankment with the front of the vehicle. Ramos was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle rotated counterclockwise and came to rest in the ditch facing northwest. The crash occurred in Buchanan County on Mitchell Road east of St Joseph, MO. Buchanan County Medical Examiner Major Thomas Cates pronounced Ramos dead at the scene. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
Zane Warner, 28, of Grandview, MO, died when a pickup truck turned left in front of the motorcycle he was operating. Warner’s motorcycle then struck the side of the pickup truck. Warner was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, which occurred in Cass County on U.S. Highway 58 west of Interstate 49. Paramedic Liberty Wocester pronounced Warner deceased. Belton (MO) Police Department and Belton (MO) Fire Department responded to the scene.
Four people died Saturday, September 2, 2023. John E. Wiatt, 70, of Lampe, MO, died when the driver of a southbound vehicle struck another southbound vehicle before sliding into the northbound lane and striking Wiatt’s vehicle. Wiatt was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in Stone County on Missouri Highway 13 in Kimberling City, MO. Stone County Coroner John Cunnyngham pronounced Wiatt dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle that struck Wiatt’s vehicle sustained serious injuries at the time of the crash; he was wearing a seat belt. The driver of the third vehicle sustained minor injuries; he was wearing a seat belt.
A five-year-old female from Doniphan, MO, died when the vehicle in which she was a passenger ran off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned. The child was not using a safety device at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in Ripley County on County Road N-2 south of Oxly, MO. Deputy Coroner Chad Haywood pronounced the five-year-old dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured. It is unknown if the driver was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
The Joplin Police Department investigated the remaining two fatalities. No further details are available at this time.
One person died in a traffic crash on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Seger V. Mace, 18, of Coin, IA, died when the motorcycle he was operating failed to yield to a vehicle at an intersection. The driver of the other vehicle attempted to avoid a crash and partially ran off the roadway and began to skid. Mace’s motorcycle began to skid, overturned, and struck the other vehicle’s towed unit before coming to rest on its side. Mace was ejected; he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The other vehicle came to a controlled stop in the roadway. The crash occurred in Nodaway County on Missouri Route C and Railroad Street in Elmo, MO. Dr. Cris Morrow pronounced Mace deceased at Clarinda Regional Medical Center. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured; he was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The Nodaway County Sheriff's Office responded at the scene.
Four people died in traffic crashes on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023. Christopher L. White, 50, of Bethel, MO, died when the all-terrain vehicle he was operating slid of the left side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting White. White was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in Shelby County on Shelby County Road 242 southeast of Bethel. Paramedic Time Lacy pronounced White deceased at the scene. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department and Salt River Ambulance responded to the scene.
Chris A. Terrell, 65, of Clarkton, MO, died when the motorcycle he was operating traveled off the right side of the road and overturned. It is unknown whether Terrell was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in Carter County on Missouri Highway 21 at U.S. Highway 60. Carter County Coroner Joe Chapman pronounced Terrell dead at the scene. A passenger on Terrell’s motorcycle sustained serious injuries in the crash. It is unknown whether she was wearing a helmet.
Logan D. Mitchell, 21, of Goodman, MO, died when the pickup truck he was driving traveled off the roadway on a curve and struck a tree. Logan was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in McDonald County on Missouri Route CC east of McNatt, MO. McDonald County Deputy Coroner Jonathan Fletcher pronounced Mitchell dead at the scene.
The remaining traffic fatality was investigated by the Springfield Police Department. No further details are available at this time.
NOTE: The fatality statistics in this news release could change if late deaths occur, if other departments report fatal traffic/boating crashes after this news release was published, or if a fatality is determined to be caused by a medical condition rather than traffic/boating incident.
Obituary - Harold Loyd Gilmore
Harold Loyd Gilmore, age 90, Nevada, MO passed away quietly at his home on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at 5:41 a.m.
Harold, the next to youngest of eight children, was born on December 11, 1932, in rural Milo, MO to Reuben A. Gilmore and Hattie M. Fenton Gilmore. He attended grade school in the Sandstone community, two years of high school in Milo, and two years in Nevada where he graduated in 1950.
Harold enlisted in the Navy in 1951 and served four years on the Aircraft Carrier USS Princeton during the Korean War, joining three of his brothers who were also serving on the same ship.
After his discharge from the Navy in December 1955 he met the love of his life, Marjorie Attebery in January 1956. Following a short courtship, they were married on July 14, 1956, celebrating their 67th anniversary in July. To this union were born three children; Janet Friar (Dave), Jerry Gilmore (Diane), and Julie Becker (Tony).
Harold was a hard worker and had a varied employment history from over the road semi driver, Foremost Dairy, Town Talk Bread, Horton Construction, to manager of Food Fair Grocery in Mound City, Kansas.
Harold was a member of the Church of Christ in Nevada, attending regularly until his decline in health. He loved his family dearly and will be sadly missed.
He enjoyed hunting quail, turkey, and deer, but his real passion was fishing with his buddies or family. He also was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Harold is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Marge) of the home; daughter, Janet Friar (Dave) of El Dorado Springs, son, Jerry Gilmore (Diane) of Nevada, and daughter, Julie Becker (Tony), also of Nevada; grandchildren, Chadd Friar (Tara), Jason Friar (Tansy), Miranda Underwood (Matt), Kristi Cartwright (Tim), Keri Smith, Kelli Cooper (Richard), Kourtni Russell (K.C.), and Erica Hall; and he also is survived by 22 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Hattie Gilmore; brothers, George, Roy, Delmar, and Dean; sisters, Ruby Cartwright, Ruth Langston, and Della Price.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023, at the Church of Christ in Nevada with Bro. Dick Harris officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Milo Cemetery, Milo, MO. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
In Lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Nevada Church of Christ or Fair Haven Children’s Home c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
Harold, the next to youngest of eight children, was born on December 11, 1932, in rural Milo, MO to Reuben A. Gilmore and Hattie M. Fenton Gilmore. He attended grade school in the Sandstone community, two years of high school in Milo, and two years in Nevada where he graduated in 1950.
Harold enlisted in the Navy in 1951 and served four years on the Aircraft Carrier USS Princeton during the Korean War, joining three of his brothers who were also serving on the same ship.
After his discharge from the Navy in December 1955 he met the love of his life, Marjorie Attebery in January 1956. Following a short courtship, they were married on July 14, 1956, celebrating their 67th anniversary in July. To this union were born three children; Janet Friar (Dave), Jerry Gilmore (Diane), and Julie Becker (Tony).
Harold was a hard worker and had a varied employment history from over the road semi driver, Foremost Dairy, Town Talk Bread, Horton Construction, to manager of Food Fair Grocery in Mound City, Kansas.
Harold was a member of the Church of Christ in Nevada, attending regularly until his decline in health. He loved his family dearly and will be sadly missed.
He enjoyed hunting quail, turkey, and deer, but his real passion was fishing with his buddies or family. He also was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Harold is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Marge) of the home; daughter, Janet Friar (Dave) of El Dorado Springs, son, Jerry Gilmore (Diane) of Nevada, and daughter, Julie Becker (Tony), also of Nevada; grandchildren, Chadd Friar (Tara), Jason Friar (Tansy), Miranda Underwood (Matt), Kristi Cartwright (Tim), Keri Smith, Kelli Cooper (Richard), Kourtni Russell (K.C.), and Erica Hall; and he also is survived by 22 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Hattie Gilmore; brothers, George, Roy, Delmar, and Dean; sisters, Ruby Cartwright, Ruth Langston, and Della Price.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023, at the Church of Christ in Nevada with Bro. Dick Harris officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Milo Cemetery, Milo, MO. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
In Lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Nevada Church of Christ or Fair Haven Children’s Home c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
Monday, September 4, 2023
Power Outage In Harrisonville
The City of Harrisonville has been made aware of a power outage affecting several customers throughout town.
Our crews are actively working to diagnose the situation and make repairs. We will update this post when more information is available.
Two from Drexel injured in early morning crash
On Monday September 4th around 4:00 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County EMS, Bates County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle accident on NW CR 8041 at NW CR 6002 in rural Bates County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix drive by 71 year old Donald J. Robinson of Drexel, Missouri traveled through a intersection and off the roadway before hitting some trees and embankment.
Donald J. Robinson sustained minor injuries in this accident and he refused medical treatment at the scene of the accident. A passenger in the vehicle 52 year old Melissa M. Smith of Drexel, Missouri sustained serious injuries and she was transported Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler for treatment. The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by RB Towing & Recovery from Butler.
View crash report below:
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