Talan Chandler heading to Mizzou

Nevada Tiger offensive lineman Talan Chandler has announced a new destination for his college football plans.

Chandler put out a statement on his social media Sunday that he has changed his commitment to the University of Missouri and will now be playing for the Tigers in the SEC.

The All-State 6-4 295 pound offensive lineman had long been committed to the Colorado Buffaloes and head coach Deion Sanders making that announcement in February. Chandler is considered to be one of the top offensive line prospects in the state by recruiting services.

Chandler said in his statement the University of Missouri has always been his dream school and the chance to play for the Tigers was recently offered. He said after consideration it was an opportunity he had to take for him and his family.

Chandler's two year Nevada career came to an end Saturday when the Tigers were defeated by Kearney in the Class 4 Quarterfinals. His first two years of high school football were at Lutheran St. Charles helping them win a state championship his sophomore year.

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Still missing from Bates County

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Date Missing: November 18, 2008

David Clem Cook was last seen by his family, on November 18, 2008, when he told them he was going to meet a friend. He has not been seen since. Everything in his home, near Amsterdam, Missouri, was found intact, and does not appear to have been gone through. Both his vehicles were found at his home. 

Law enforcement said the only things missing are his eye glasses and cell phone. Mr. Cook is a long time employee at the Kansas City Power and Light Company near La Cygne, Kansas. Foul play is suspected.

If you have information, please contact the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 660.679.3232 or the Missouri State Highway Patrol Missing Persons Unit at 573-526-6178

NamUs: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/1482

Obituary - Lois Maxine Morris

Lois Maxine Morris, 90, Peculiar, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. The family will receive friends 10:00-11:00am Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.

Lois was born April 15, 1933 in Freeman, Missouri, a daughter of Anver and Laverna (Bybee) Cummings. Lois was a lifelong Cass County resident where she attended Bybee Rural School #89 through grade school, and graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1951.

Lois was united in marriage to Edwin “Dick” Morris Jr. on May 6, 1952 at the home of Rev. Joe Brewster in Harrisonville. She was a member of the Grand River Baptist Church in Freeman. Lois loved crafts, going to craft shows, quilting, crocheting, flowers, gardening, and had worked as a 4-H sewing instructor as her girls were growing up.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her step-mother, Nadean Cummings; her son, Mike Morris; her son-in-laws, Darren Marolt and Randy Giebler; two brothers, Walter “Pete” Cummings and Ferrell Cummings; sister-in-law Freda Cummings. She is survived by her husband, Edwin “Dick” Morris, of Peculiar, MO; three daughters, Becky Randall, and her husband, Roger, of Lee’s Summit, MO, Patty Giebler, of Peculiar, and Debra Amerson, and her husband, Dan, of Peculiar; seven grandchildren, Doug (Angela) Randall, Steve Randall, Jessica (Scott) Pisarik, Nathan (Kayleigh Kisner) Marolt, Laura Marolt, Katelyn Amerson, Emily Amerson; two great-grandchildren, Derrick Randall and Coleton Randall and sister-in-law Alice Cummings.

Traffic Alert In Cass County

CASS COUNTY– Crews will perform pavement repair work requiring the following lane and ramp closures at Interstate 49 and MO Route 2 (Commercial Street) in Harrisonville, MO.

Monday, Nov. 20- Tuesday, Nov. 21st.
• MO Route 2 (Commercial Street) EB/WB will have a daily flagging operation over I-49 from approximately 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20 and Tuesday, Nov. 21. This will not be a complete closure on MO Route 2 (Commercial Street).

Tuesday, Nov. 21.
• The ramp from MO Route 2 (Commercial Street) to NB I-49 will be closed from approximately 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

For more information, visit https://www.modot.org/node/38327.

A little something special...

There is one special person that I need to give a shout out from yesterday’s Butler Junior High Wrestling Tournament. Bentley Myers.

He had the privilege to wrestle a boy with special needs. 

Bentley won the match, but both kids hands were raised. After the match, the referee walked over to me and said that Bentley was an amazing young man. He told me that Bentley asked the referee to raise both their hands.

Bentley, thank you for representing yourself and our community with dignity and pride! I am super proud of you - Coach Dixon

Season comes to a end for the Nevada Tigers

Season comes to a end for the Nevada Tigers...

The Nevada Tigers Football team made the 115 miles trip north yesterday to take on the Kearney Bulldogs in State Football Quarterfinals.

Nevada couldn't get anything going the whole game and Kearney was able to win this game 35-0. The tigers of Nevada will end their  season with a their first district championship in 25 years and a record of 9-3.

Kearney pushed its record to 11-2 on the year and they will hit the road November 25th at 1pm to take on the Jefferson City Jays (9-4) in the state high school football semi-final.

We would liked to congratulate the Nevada Tigers on a great season! A special thanks to all the seniors for all the hard work! #TigerPride 

Photos courtesy of the Kearney High School Facebook Page 

Obituary - Clark Henry Welling

Clark Henry Welling was born on August 30, 1924, the son of Rupert Joseph and Constance E. (Clark) Welling. He passed away peacefully at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri on November 16, 2023, aged 99.

Clark grew up in the Montrose, Missouri area, where he graduated from High School. He also graduated from Rockhurst College. After completing his education, he served in the United States Air Force. Clark then worked for Kansas City Power and Light in the accounting department in Kansas City, Missouri, until returning to Montrose to care for his mother.

Clark was a very active member of the Henry County Historical Society. He donated the Dog Trot Log House which was moved from his property west of Montrose to the Henry County Museum complex on Franklin Street in Clinton, Missouri. In addition, he volunteered at the museum for many years.

Clark is remembered for renovating his beautiful family home in Montrose that was placed upon the National Register of Historic Places. It was the home of his family for more than three generations. Clark was a talented organist, who played regularly. He had a passion for old cars, especially enjoying his 1970 Crown Imperial. Clark also worked with a national consortium of organ restoration, where he would travel throughout the country restoring organs. 

His favorite comedian was Buster Keaton from silent film days, and he attended Buster Keaton festivals if his health allowed. He was a kind gentleman, who always enjoyed visiting with his good friends. While Clark outlived all his family, he will be deeply missed by his many friends.

Clark is preceded in death by his parents: Rupert Joseph and Constance E. (Clark) Welling.

Clark is survived by his many friends in the Appleton City and Montrose communities.

Memorial gifts are suggested to the Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Funeral Service
Monday, November 20, 2023
10:00 AM

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
606 Kansas Ave.
Montrose, MO 64770

Burial
Monday, November 20, 2023
Montrose Cemetery
1317 SW Highway K
Montrose, Mo 64770