Obituary - Edwin "Dick" Isaac Morris, Jr.

Edwin “Dick” I. Morris, Jr., age 101, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully Monday, January 15, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. 

Burial, with military honors, will follow in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00am on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Belton Senior Center, Belton, MO.

Dick was born September 16, 1922 on the family farm near Peculiar, a son of Edwin I. and Laura (Bricker) Morris. He was a life-long Cass County, Missouri resident, and attended Knight Rural School # 70. He was united in marriage to Lois Maxine Cummings on May 6, 1952 at the home of Rev. Joe Brewster near Harrisonville.

Dick was an Army Air Force veteran of WWII, serving from 1942-1946, and also an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving from March 1951 until October 1952. Dick was a farmer and also worked as a mechanic at Knight Implement in Harrisonville and Smith Implement in Drexel. He retired as a welder at Pittman Manufacturing in Grandview, MO. After his retirement, Dick and Maxine traveled around the country in their camper, visiting old friends and military buddies. Never one to be idle, he served on the Wills Cemetery Board for a number of years, worked for Water District #10 reading meters and doing repairs, building furniture for the family, and having lunch frequently at the Belton Senior Center. Dick was also a member of VFW Post #4409 in Harrisonville.

Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, on November 17, 2023; a son, Mike Morris; and sons-in-law: Darren Marolt and Randy Giebler. He is survived by three daughters: Becky Randall and husband, Roger, Lee’s Summit, MO; Patty Giebler, Peculiar, MO; and Debra Amerson and husband, Dan, Peculiar, MO; 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; a niece, Joann Hammonds, Harrisonville, MO; and many other relatives and friends.

Colin signs with Allen Community College

Adrian High School Senior Kayde Colin signs with Allen Community College in Iola, KS! She will be pursuing her love of everything agriculture, including livestock judging! Congratulations!!

Join us in congratulating Kayde and wishing her well! - Courtesy of the Adrian News Leader.

 

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Obituary - Melissa Visser

For those that knew her, this woman truly needs no introduction. We will just start here. Melissa was born July 17, 1970, in Sistersville, WV, to Homer and Madeline Shreves. She was the youngest of five girls and quite a little surprise baby. At the innocent age of three, she was diagnosed with leukemia.

She fought that battle and became one of the first children of that time to survive the disease. Her life's work became helping those in need. Troubled youth, domestic violence survivors, the developmentally disabled, addicts, the church, her family, and the list goes on.

If you needed her, she would be there. She found her true purpose when she became MeMe to her grandbabies. A name she had as a child, that she couldn't stand, but she certainly embraced the title then. Even in death, Melissa chose to give life. She was strong in her faith with the Lord and we know she is now held in His arms. It was an honor to know her....she is a true hero.

She is survived by her husband, Wade Visser. Two children, Ashllii and Mickey (Ashlie) Winland. Her grandbabies, Connor, Madison, Kaydon, Pete, Elysia, Kali, Isabel, Mickey, Theo, Jema and Mila. Her sisters, Bonnie, Connie, Susan and Joyce. Many nieces and nephews, cousins and so many more, who will miss her dearly.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Cassandra Hocking. Her father and mother, Homer and Madeline Shreves. Paternal grandparents, James and Flossie Shreves. Maternal grandparents, Ralph and Dorothy Huston. And many aunts and uncles and others, whom she will see in heaven.

May this faithful and loving lady, be remembered for her giving and her selfless heart. Put in a good word to the man upstairs, for all of us left down here. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints" - Psalms 116:15

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, Nevada, MO, with Pastor Megan Allen officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery, Milo, MO. Memorials to the Nevada Church of the Nazarene are suggested in lieu of flowers and can be made in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Vikki G. Chadd

Vikki G. Chadd, age 66, passed away on January 15, 2024, in Nevada, MO. She was born on October 30, 1957, to James Higginbotham and Donna Booher (Zaring) in Kansas City, KS.

Vikki was raised in multiple towns in Missouri, with her big, blended family made up of her mom, Donna, stepdad Pat Crabtree, her brothers, Steve and Eddie Crabtree, Danny and Jimmy Higginbotham, her sisters, Tish (Findley), Shirley (White), Peggy (Berry), Janice (Kitrel) and Shanna Crabtree. As a kid growing up, she was one of the “boys”. She spent her time following her brothers everywhere.

Vickki was a mother to four kids, Jennifer, Shane (Tami) Smith, Alicia (Dan) Barmann, and Kristine (Jake) Gammon. Vikki was the proud grandma to eight grandkids: Olivia, Caleb (Kayla), and Abbigail Smith, Natasha and Zackary Gardner, and Coby, Hailey and Kinley Gammon; three great-granddaughters, Fayelea and Haislyn Underwood and Navy Gardner.

Vikki was preceded in death by her father, James Higginbotham, her mother, Donna Booker (Zaring), stepfather Pat Crabtree, stepbrother, Eddie Crabtree and a little brother, aka best friend Jimmy Higginbotham.

A celebration of life will be held on a date in the future, which will be announced by her children.

A special thanks to ALL the employees and residents at Medicalodges of Nevada, for treating our mom like your family and for all the love and compassion you gave all of us in her final days.

Memorials are suggested to the Medicalodges of Nevada Activities Fund, with the funeral home serving as custodian.

Friday temperatures and wind chills

After a brief break, bitterly cold temperatures return Friday morning. Wind chills will be -10 to -20 with near 0 low temperatures.

Obituary - David William Cattelino

David William Cattelino, 57, of Linn Valley, Kansas died on Sunday, January 14, 2024 surrounded by his family. David was born on January 21, 1966 to John J. and Loretto Ann (Boelens) Cattelino in Kansas City, KS. He graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1984. David was a publisher.

On June 20, 2015, David married Debra Ann (Parker) Fincher in Linn Valley, Kansas. David and Debbie enjoyed spending time together, camping and taking road trips.

David was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Debbie on December 15, 2021; and one brother, Craig Cattelino.

David is survived by his step-son, Shane Fincher, step-daughter, Hope and Tim Edgar; two brothers, Steve Cattelino and Tim Cattelino; two sisters, Marla and Gavin Tomlinson, and Monica and Ken Ferrin; sister-in-law, Liane Cattelino; seven step-grandchildren; six nephews and three nieces.

The family will have a Celebration of Life service at a later date. At David's request, they wish to keep things simple and request no flowers or contributions. To honor David, please remember the kindness he showed to those around him.

Closings and Cancelations for Wednesday January 17th

The following will be closed on Wednesday January 17th due to cold and inclement weather:

Archie School District 

Drexel School District AMI Day
Midway School District
Sherwood School District

Warsaw School District AMI DAY

Please bookmark this page as we will be adding to this list as more closings are made available.