Obituary - Nancy Irene Fetty

Nancy Irene Fetty, 59, formerly of Nevada, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, in Lamar, MO, following a lengthy illness. Nancy was born August 4, 1964, in Kansas City, MO to Otto E. and Betty L. (Jackson) Thornburg, Jr. She was married to Todd Fetty on May 5, 1995.

Nancy was raised in Nevada and Rich Hill, graduating from Rich Hill High School in 1983. She worked at Heartland Hospital, Cash and Dash in Nevada, and after many years of working in healthcare as a CNA, Nancey retired from Medicalodges of Nevada. She enjoyed shopping, being with her family, and family gatherings.

Survivors include her four children: Steven Anderson (Beverly), Lamar, MO, Stephanie Anderson, Winoka, OK, Johnathan Fetty, Nevada, MO, Angela Fetty, Nevada, MO; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Timothy Thornburg (Ellen), Rich Hill, MO, and Lester Thornburg, Evanston, WI; a sister, June Burris, Kansas City, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a nephew, Marcus Cheek.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Carbon Center Cemetery in Rich Hill, MO. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Fatal house fire in Cass County

On Friday, January 26 at approximately 4:45 a.m. first responders were called to the scene of a house fire near E. 296th St. and S. Hess Rd.

Multiple agencies, including the Cass County Sheriff's Office, responded to the scene and located two people.

One of them, an adult female, was taken to the hospital — where she was later pronounced deceased.

The adult male victim was transported to a local hospital and treated for smoke inhalation. He is expected to recover.

The Cass County Fire Investigation Team is currently working with the Missouri State Fire Marshal and other agencies to determine what caused the fire.

Assisting agencies include the Central Cass and West Peculiar Fire Protection Districts — along with the Adrian, Harrisonville, Dolan West Dolan and Garden City Fire Departments.

Obituary - Martha Lois Herbst

Martha Lois (Hawkins) Herbst, age 84, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, after a short illness.

Lois was born November 29, 1939, to Iva Nelson (Galvin) and William B. Hawkins, the third of seven children. Her schooling was obtained in numerous one room schools before attending El Dorado Springs High School, graduating third in the class of 1957.

Lois was united in marriage on September 19, 1959, to James Franklin Herbst of El Dorado Springs, MO. During their life together, Lois and Jim raised three children. Lois worked at Sac Osage Electric Cooperative, Community Lumber Company, Citizens Bank and retired in January 2001 after 27 years from Osage Valley Electric Cooperative in Butler, MO.

Lois volunteered at The Hope Center Food Bank, Treasure Hunt, El Dorado Springs Senior Center, Cedar County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and Community Springs Healthcare Facility. She was a member of the El Dorado Springs Red Hat Club and the First Christian Church Women’s group. She loved traveling to all 50 states, walking, going to Silver Sneakers, watching her hummingbirds, doing crossword puzzles, and watching Wheel of Fortune.

Preceding Lois in death were her parents, William B. and Iva Hawkins, and one brother, Oral Milburn Hawkins.

Survivors include her husband Jim; five siblings and one sister-in-law: Jane (Bob) Hutchison of Walker, MO, Mary Nell (Dean) Lombardi of Las Vegas, NV, Marge Hunter of Merriam, KS, Clifton (Lynette) Hawkins of Central Point, OR, Larry Hawkins of Las Vegas, NV, and Sally Hawkins of Wilkes Barre, PA; three children: Andy (Dara) Herbst of O’Fallon, MO, Ann (Gary) Pennell of Dyersburg, TN, and Alice (Robert) Claypool of Pella, IA; four grandchildren: Jennen Herbst of Columbia, MO, Carson Claypool of Newton, IA, Taryn Herbst of Charlotte, NC, and Connor Claypool of Des Moines, IA. She leaves behind many family members, nieces, and nephews, as well as numerous friends.

Service
Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 2:00PM
First Christian Church
300 S Main St
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744

Way to go Nick

We would like to congratulate to Nick Dusenberry, Miami Class of 2023, on his recent graduation from Missouri Welding Institute and January Student of the Month award! Eagleland is proud!!!
 

Lady Cardinals to much for Lady Bears

The Butler Lady Bears fell last night 38-30 to the Clinton Lady Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 46th Annual Clinton Girls Basketball Tournament. 

The lady bears were led in scoring by Freshman Kylee DuBray with 5 points. 

Way to go Natalie!

We would like to congratulate Drexel FFA member Natalie Foster who was chosen to receive a $1,000 SAE grant from the Missouri FFA Foundation! Natalie looks forward to using the grant money to help fund her SAE project which will include expanding on her SAE through the addition of swine production. Great job Natalie! #doingtolearn

Mark Alford visits Bates County Memorial Hospital

Missouri Congressman Mark Alford (Missouri, 4th District) spent an hour with us today and staff members and patients alike enjoyed interacting with him during a tour of our hospital. We appreciate the time he spent visiting privately with our senior leaders. 

He asked great questions about the unique challenges that independent, rural hospitals like BCMH face, and we appreciate his support of our efforts to continuously provide a high level of care to our community.

Bates County Memorial Hospital leaders pictured with Congressman Mark Alford (from left): Rob Clover, Director of Plant Operations; Jennifer Klinksick, RN, Chief Nursing Officer; Shauna Dukes, Director of Patient Accounts; Ann Donnohue, RN, Outpatient Specialty Clinics Manager; Rick King, BCMH Board member; Rep. Mark Alford, Terri Floyd, CPA, Chief Financial Officer; Russell Whisenand, Paramedic, Ambulance Supervisor; Matthew Wheatley, CPA, Financial Analyst; Daniel Cook, Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Systems, and Greg Weaver, Chief Executive Officer

Scott Ridings, PT, BCMH Director of Rehabilitation with Congressman Mark Alford

Dr. William Joyce, Jr., General Surgeon for BCMH with Congressman Alford

Bates County Sheriff's Office Promotions

Please join the Bates County Sheriff's Office in Congratulating Deputy Tiller for his promotion to Patrol Corporal Corporal Tiller has approximately 7 years of Law Enforcement experience in Bates County.

Please join the Bates County Sheriff's office in Congratulating Deputy Mears for his promotion to Patrol Sergeant. Sergeant Mears has approximately 10 years of Law Enforcement experience in Bates County.

Please join the Bates County Sheriff's Office in Congratulating Deputy Covington for his promotion to Patrol Sergeant. Sergeant Covington has approximately 10 years of Law Enforcement experience

Please join the Bates County Sheriff's Office Congratulating Deputy Jackson for his promotion to Patrol Corporal. Corporal Jackson has approximately 3 years of Law Enforcement experience in Bates County.