Devastating fire at Warsaw motel

As some of you have heard the Rivers End Motel in Warsaw had a devastating fire that started around 6pm on Wednesday evening. 

Thankfully no one suffered any injuries, We are are so sad about this. We remodeled the entire property just a few short months ago and to have this happen after all the hard work we've put in it is devastating. 

The property was completely destroyed in a matter of minutes due to an electrical issue inside the utility room that started the blaze. Myself, Sarah and Jeff, thank the Warsaw Fire Dept., Warsaw Police Dept. for keeping the property secure and anyone else that assisted in controlling the fire. 

Seriously THANK YOU!  We're not sure what the future looks like but we're grateful for everyone that's reached out and offered help, condolences and prayers. We love you all and thank you for the years of support from everyone. 

As you know Sarah, Jeff and their daughter Ariel lived on the property so they didn't just lose their job but they lost their home and everything in it. If you would like to donate to their family we've set up a go fund me page to assist them in starting over. 

Please donate here--->https://gofund.me/a6470c1d 

We will update this page on what the direction we decide to go on the property. Again thank you to all those that have reached out and supported us over the years! We love you all!

Rich Hill hires new police chief

If you haven't noticed lately we have a police presence in town again!

Back in October the City of Rich Hill hired Mike Buehler as our new Chief of Police. 

Since Chief Buehler has taken office he has hired a full time officer and a part-time officer.

Obituary - Paul Philip Constans

Paul Philip Constans, age 75, a resident of Ft. Scott, KS, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Born in Portland, OR May 15,1948 to Robert and Virginia Constans, Paul was the middle of three boys. Their Dad worked for the government, so they lived in several different cities across the country growing up. He graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder and got his MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona. 

Upon graduation, Paul worked at Marion Laboratories in Pharmaceutical Sales and as Product Manager. He loved his work there and had the opportunity to travel to many different countries throughout the world during his time there. 

Following his retirement from Marion, he enjoyed delivering parts for O'Reilly Auto Parts. He married Pam Walker on January 10, 1986, in Shawnee, KS. Paul loved watching football, and he especially loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife Pam Constans, four children, Megan Daly (Joe) of Cedar Park, TX, Jodi Davis (Robert) of Devon, KS, Carre Constans (Donald) of Houston, TX, and Mandy Hall (Cliff) of Bronson, KS; 14 grand kids and 9 great grand kids. Also surviving are two brothers, Steve Constans (Linda) of Longview, WA, and Matt Constans (Coral) of Washougal, WA. Paul was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services for Paul Constans will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 27th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS. Private burial will take place later in the Bronson Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Clinton teen seriously injured in Henry County crash

On Saturday morning November 25th around 1:50 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with the Henry County -Sheriff's department responded to a two vehicle accident on Route O at NW 724-P.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2012 Ford Focus driven by 18 year old Xzavier M. Ray of Clinton MO failed to negotiate a turn and struck a tree.

Xzavier M. Ray sustained serious injuries and he was transported by Life Flight to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230627083

Snow moves in this evening

Snow and rain/snow will move in this afternoon and evening. Snowfall amounts around 1-3" will be possible for much of the area. Amounts up to 4 inches will be possible for locations near St. Joseph.

Obituary - Betty Ann Pritchett

Betty Ann Pritchett, 94, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Betty was born on September 12, 1929 in New Sharon, IA to Kermit Walker and Opal Ann (Moore) Neas. She married Robert S. Pritchett, Jr. on October 10, 1946 and he preceded her in death on June 29, 2000.

Betty came with her family to Sheldon, MO at a young age. She attended Sheldon Schools and was a homemaker most of her life. Betty enjoyed gardening and flowers, family gatherings, and being with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and O.E.S #53 both in Nevada.

Survivors include, her son Kermit Pritchett (Ginger), Nevada; her daughter Annette Crews (Rick), Nevada; five grandchildren, Jenelle Forkner (Steve), Metz, MO, Sheridan “Kermit” Pritchett (Kylie), Nevada, Park Pritchett (Lori), Mt. Vernon, MO, Manda Mae Pritchett, Olympia, WA, and Brandi Whitworth (Jake), Moundville, MO; numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.; one sister, Sue Hinkle, Nevada; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Robert, she was preceded in death by one son, Kevin N. Pritchett, one grandson, Ricky Crews, and two infant brothers.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with Pastor Kevin Moyer officiating. Interment will follow in Sheldon Cemetery, Sheldon, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

Those who wish may contribute in Betty’s memory to the American Heart Association, the Diabetes Foundation or St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Chick-Fil-A Food truck coming back to Butler

Chick-Fil-A Food truck coming back to Butler 

The week is much better when we roll into town! Here is our schedule for next week!

Want to look at the menu ahead of time? https://linktr.ee/cfa03466

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We cannot wait to serve you!

Obituary - Nancy Lynne Williams

Nancy Lynne Williams, age 67, of Sheldon, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Nevada Regional Medical Center.

Nancy was born December 16, 1955, in Webb City, MO to Dee Otis Quackenbush and Ruth Lemoine (Barlow) Quackenbush. On June 9, 1975, she married John Williams in Nevada, MO and together they raised seven children. She was a mental healthcare worker and enjoyed playing pool, bingo, and loved Elvis, but the joy of her life was her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years; her children, Carrie (Rick) Turner, Sheldon, MO, Candice (Bill) Pamplin, Prairie Grove, AR, Jodi Wright, Fresno, CA, Shane (Amanda) Williams, Spearville, KS, Cynthia (Gary Neal) Williams, Oronogo, MO, Johnie Williams, Overland Park, KS, and Travis (Ginger) Williams, Sheldon, MO; grandchildren, Alexa Rawlings, Jessica Dutter, Xavier Salas, Brianna Cozzitorto, Cedric Salas, Jaelynn Lowe, Trevor Woody, Justin Williams, Brodie Williams, Anniston Williams, Shandra Kobler, Chanler Neal, Skylie Neal, Taylor Koerner, Mariah Barnes, Hannah O’Banion, Dallas Williams, Gracie Williams, and Anna Williams; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Quackenbush; two sisters, Donna Alderman and Linda Stacey.

Preceding her in death were her parents; five brothers, Ronnie, Raymond, Bob, Bruce, and Jim Quackenbush; a sister Diane Pike and two grandchildren, Shealeigh Neal and Dawson Williams.

Nancy’s life will be celebrated on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Ferry Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service time Monday, at the funeral home.