Accumulating Snow Expected Sat-Sun

Confidence is increasing in snow blanketing portions of the region Saturday into Sunday. As seems normal, the transition zone between rain and snow looks to set up near the I-70 corridor which could significantly affect snow totals across the KC Metro. Stay tuned for forecast updates.

Obituary - Ronald Lee Davis

Ronald Lee Davis, 68, El Dorado Springs, MO passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Community Springs Nursing Home in El Dorado Springs. Ron was born April 13, 1955 in Harrisonville, MO to Phillip E. and Edith J. (Stowe) Davis. He married Brenda Sue Fugate on April 19, 1985 in Miami, OK and she survives of the home.

Ron was raised in Stockton and Springfield, then graduated from Union Hall High School in Kansas in 1973. Following high school, he served in the US Navy. Ron worked as an Aide at Nevada State Hospital for many years. He was a resident of El Dorado Springs for the past 38 years. Ron loved hunting and fishing.

In addition to his wife Brenda, he is survived by three daughters: Charity Anderson, Nevada, MO, Cassidy Owen (Shawn), Pittsburg, KS, and Ashley Gardner (Robert), Woodruff, SC; a step-son, Sherman Worthington, El Dorado Springs, MO; grandchildren, Treyton Davis (Kammay), Bolivar, MO, Laine Beerbower, Nevada, MO, Trystin Owen, Pittsburg, KS, Abbigayle Gardner and Mikayla Gardner, both of Woodruff, SC; one great-granddaughter, Aria; brother, Kenneth Davis, Walker, MO; sister, Susan Lawton (Walker), Windsor, MO; sister-in-law, Cheryel Griggs, El Dorado Springs, MO; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Arthur Armstrong; two brothers, Donald Davis, and Thomas Davis; and one sister, Lori Davis.

Obituary - James Allen Clason

James Allen Clason known as “Jamie”, passed away on November 21, 2023 at the age of 44 years. Memorial contributions can be left to the James Clason Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Jamie lived most of his life in Henry County. He had an infectious laugh and smile. Jamie loved to hunt, fish, and loved to be outside in the woods.

Jamie is preceded in death by his mother Anna Hale, paternal grandparents Dr. G.A. Clason (Mildred), and maternal grandmother Jo Ann Hart.

Survivors include his father James Dwight Clason of Arkansas and two sisters Kimberly Richeson (Steve) of Brownington, Missouri , and Lacie James (Douglas) of Clinton, Missouri, his niece and nephews Marcella, Clinton and Aaron Richeson , and Alexander James.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.

Butler Bears Band takes 3rd in marching competition

 

Obituary - Sue Lockard

Sue Lockard of Butler, Missouri passed away peacefully Monday, November 20, 2023 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Services are pending at this time. 

Funeral services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Way to go Liam!

We would like to congratulate Liam Erickson, age 10, on his 9-point buck taken in Bates County at 150 yards with a 6mm Remington! 

Liam is the son of Mitchell and Jennifer Erickson

Obituary - Josie "JoJo" Kay Motley

Josie Kay Motley “JoJo” entered the world in Pittsburg, Kansas on Dec 30th, 2020. She was raised on a small cattle ranch in Redfield Kansas. On November 20th, 2023, JoJo ran into the arms of Our Loving Savior at the age of 2 at Children's Mercy in Kansas City, Missouri. Josie lived in Redfield with her parents, Levi and Aubri Motley, siblings Piper and Dusty, and Papa Tom. JoJo was a very energetic and loving child. 

She loved to steal Memaw's coffee, do anything she possibly could with Papa Tom, ride their pony Chunky Monkey and play with her big yellow goat. She loved going to church and participating in Sunday School. She was driven and determined. She was a big kid and could do anything that anyone else was doing and there was no telling her any different. Josie had a bright personality. People were drawn to JoJo due to her contagious laugh and smile.

Josie is preceded in death by her great grandparents, Sarah and Frank Kottwitz, Rollin Motley, Debbie Walters, and Max Potter, and her grandfather Dennis Brown. JoJo is survived by her parents Levi and Aubri Motley, siblings Piper and Dusty Motley, Grandparents “Papa” Tom Motley, “Memaw” Joyce Brown, “Poppy” Lawrence Potter and “Grandma” Dennise and “Grandpa” Scott Peck, Great Grandparents “Grandpa” Roy Walters, “Nana” Kay Potter, and “Grandma” Wanda Mifflin, Aunts, “Aunt LaLa” Laurie Motley, Kendra (Howie) Butler, Jessica Motley, Autumn Potter, and Angela (Will) Crawford, Uncles Austin Potter, Enos Gingerich, and Nick Brown, many great aunts and uncles, cousins, extended families, and friends.

Pastor Kenny Moulder will conduct funeral services at 1:00 PM Friday, November 24th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, Fort Scott, KS. Burial will follow in the Woods Cemetery, Redfield, KS. The family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 Noon until service time at the funeral home. 

Memorials are suggested to either Ronald McDonald Charities or Children's Mercy PICU and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary - Joseph E. Clabough

Joseph E Clabough of Harrisonville, Missouri was born July 22, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Shirley Ann Burch and Thomas Edward Clabough. He departed this life on Sunday, November 19, 2023, surrounded by love and family at his home in Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 58.

On November 15, 1986, Joseph was united in marriage to Gina Renee Randall in Stanley, Kansas for 23 years. They had 4 children together whom they adored. Joseph was employed as an autoworker for Ford Motor Company at the Kansas City Assembly plant for 29 years.

Joseph enjoyed playing golf, watching movies, tailgating at Chiefs games, spending time at the lake, the spirit of Christmas and spending time with his large family.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather Merl Jones; stepbrothers, Dale and Danny.

Joseph was survived by his children, Cody Clabough, Joshua Clabough and wife Megan, Courtney Berislavich and husband Zak, Kayla Hand and husband Cody; 3 sisters, Christina, Tiffany and Tamber; 4 brothers Thomas, Benny, Kenny and Timothy; stepbrother Darrin; 8 grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Cremation with a Celebration of Life Service will be held 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 15000 Newton Drive, Overland Park, Kansas 66223.

Visitation will be held 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 15000 Newton Drive, Overland Park, Kansas 66223