Felicia Fitzgerald Memorial Fund now set up at Citizens Bank

There is a love fund set up at Citizens Bank for anyone wanting to make monetary donations for the family of Felicia Fitzgerald !

Its called the Felicia Fitzgerald Memorial Fund
Please share and keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.

View report below:

https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2023/11/rich-hill-woman-killed-in-cass-county.html

Obituary - Gary W. Buford

Gary W. Buford, age 70, of Raymore, Missouri passed away November 21, 2023 at Belton Research Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 11:00 a.m. at South Haven Baptist Church 16800 Bel-Ray Blvd, Belton, MO 64012 with a visitation prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church.

Gary was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 30, 1953. The first-born son to Charles W. and Carolyn L. Buford with three brothers, Greg, Kent and Kevin. Gary was a graduate of Center High School and went on to further his education at UMKC graduating with his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. After graduation, Gary was employed by the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier for 38 years until he retired in 2015. Gary met the love of his life, Melissa K. Smith and they were married in July of 1990. Together, they were blessed with a blended family of three children, Jeff, Adam & Lindsay. Gary grew up playing sports and was very passionate about volunteer coaching children. Gary volunteered at Harvesters and has always been a faithful church member serving as a deacon. He was a member of South Haven Baptist Church and would always serve when asked. Gary had a kind and quiet spirit and will be known for his love of God, family, church and of course the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. and Carolyn L. Buford; daughter Lindsay N. Smith; two brothers, Kevin C. Buford and Kent W. Buford

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Melissa K Buford; sons, Jeff Buford, Kansas City, Adam Buford, Tulsa, Oklahoma and grandson, Mason Buford, Raymore, as well as brother, Greg Buford, Kansas City. He also leaves behind a family of nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Upward Sports Program at South Haven Baptist Church.

Structure fire in Fort Scott Kansas

Late Saturday evening November 25th the Fort Scott Kansas Fire Department responded to a structure fire. When crews arrived on scene the house was fully involved in flames.

A defensive fire attack was made due to the fire already being through the roof and 80% of the home being on fire. 

Fire crews did an amazing job getting the blaze under control before it could cause damage or spread to neighboring homes. Crews battled the blaze until the early morning hours.

The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by FSFD investigators along with assistance from the Kansas State Fire Marshal. 

Unfortunately the home is a total loss and the tenant lost a couple pets. Thankfully the tenant was able to escape and was transported by BBCO ems for evaluation.

Thanks for your support.
Thanks to FSPD and EMS on your assistance.

 

Obituary - Rebecca "Becki" Crossland Baker

A Celebration of Life Service for Rebecca "Becki" Crossland Baker of Jacksonville, Florida formerly of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. December 16, 2023 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

No Visitation. Inurnment at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Ohio Street United Methodist Church. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Rebecca “Becki” Anne Crossland Baker, age 74 of Jacksonville, Florida formerly of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Oakview Health Rehabilitation in Orange Park, Florida. She was born September 30, 1949 to Henry Harold and Helen Juanita Herman Crossland.

Becki is survived by her daughter, Amanda McHenry Montgomery of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Brandon Baker and companion Yunias Dobsin of Middleburg, Florida and Justin Baker and wife Corissa of Spring Hill, Kansas; two granddaughters; two grandsons; a great-granddaughter; a great-grandson; and a brother, Barry Crossland and wife Barbara of Maryville, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Obituary - Sandra Lee Horvath

Sandra Lee Horvath, 80 of Nevada passed away on Thursday, November 23, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center. Sandra was born on May 4, 1943 in Oklahoma City, OK to Herman and Mildred (Broome) Brown. She was married to Charles Horvath on March 2, 1973 in Ontario, CA and he survives of the home. Sandra was raised in California and graduated from the Chaffey High School in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 

She later graduated from Mt. San Antonio College with a degree in accounting. Sandra and Charles lived in Diamond Bar, CA in southern California most of her life. During that time she worked for H&R Block for 12 years. She and Charles have lived in Nevada since 2007. She enjoyed many crafts and excelled in oil painting, quilting, crocheting, and knitting.

In addition to her husband Charles, Sandra is survived by two children, Steve Horvath( Rebecca) of Topac, AZ, Karen VandenBos(Dave) of Grass Valley, CA, five grandchildren, Ed Robinson, Mitchell Robinson, Samantha Robinson, Tyler Jacoby, and Blake Henry, two sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Harbin of Indiana and Peggy Horvath of Michigan, and a daughter-in-law, Kimberly Robinson of Nevada. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Edward Robinson, and two brothers-in-law, Julius Horvath and Thomas Harbin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Nevada. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday evening with Visitation to follow until 7:30 p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home.

Those who wish may contribute in her memory to St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Structure fire over the weekend in Barton County

The Liberal Fire Protection District reports their firefighters responded to a residential structure fire at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday in the 700 block of Main Street in Mindenmines. 

When fire crews arrived, the residence was fully involved and was a total loss. Three pumpers, two tankers, and one rescue unit were on scene for nearly four hours.

L.F.P.D. received mutual aid from Lamar Fire and Crawford County Fire District #2/Arma Fire, and were also assisted by the Barton County Sheriff's Department and Barton County Ambulance District.

Brisk Fall Weather

Another brisk fall day around the area. Highs range from the mid 30s across northern MO to the mid 40s in central MO. Winds pick up a little tomorrow, but precipitation remains at bay until Thursday.

Rich Hill woman killed in Cass County crash

On Sunday November 26th around 7:35 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatality accident on southbound I-49 at mile marker 148 in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2019 Ford Expedition driven by 29 year old Sarah A. Sanchez of Carrollton, Texas was stationary on the shoulder following an earlier collision when she was overtaken and struck by a 2001 Chevrolet Astro driven by 29 year old Felicia S. Fitzgerald of Rich Hill, Missouri.

After contact the Chevrolet Astro traveled off the roadway and overturned striking a tree. Felicia S. Fitzgerald was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene of this crash.

This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 84th Fatality accident of the year 2023. Next of kin notified.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230628936