Wind increase, Temps decrease

A warm and breezy evening across the area. Temperatures decrease as winds pick up tomorrow. Highs Sunday reach the upper 40s and low 50s. Wind gusts around 25-30 MPH are anticipated. Much cooler temperatures expected Sunday night with the whole area dipping below freezing.

Obituary - Joseph Paul Nunez

Joseph Paul Nunez, 65, Kansas City, MO, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City. Paul was born July 29, 1958 in Nevada, MO, the eleventh of eleven children born to Frank Vincente and Mary Ellen (Little) Nunez. He married Dana Kim Segur on July 20, 1996 at Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, KS, and she survives of the home.

Paul was raised in Milo and Nevada. He graduated from Nevada High School in 1976 where he participated in ROTC, football, and was a member of the National Honor Society. Following high school, he attended SMSU and the University of Missouri graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and later received his master’s in psychology and counseling. Paul worked for two years at De La Salle Education Center as a counselor for underprivileged youth, then worked at Rockhurst University in the Helzberg School of Management from 1985-2020 as the Director of Undergraduate Advising until his retirement.

Paul believed in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and lived his life true to his high principles and integrity. He was beloved by his wife, family, and the many students he impacted.

In addition to his wife Dana, survivors include one sister, Martha Tipling, Wheatland, MO; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Francis Nunez, Robert Nunez, Donald Lee Nunez, and James Nunez, five sisters, Angelina Geary, Mary Lou Gillespie, Margreat Bolser, Norma Dayringer, and Teresa Huss, and one niece and four nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Father Peter Savidge and Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in his name to World Vision International c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Reminder: I-49 in Cass County set to be closed this coming week

I-49 CLOSED: From Monday, March 18 through Thursday, March 21, northbound and southbound I-49 will be closed at MO-7 for bridge demolition. This will be a 72-hour closure.
DETOUR INFORMATION (March 18-21):

NB/SB I-49: Traffic traveling on NB and SB I-49 will use the on and off ramps to continue on NB/SB I-49.

NB I-49 to 275th Street: Traffic exiting from NB I-49 to 275th Street traffic will be detoured over the on and off ramps on NB I-49 to the Commercial Street interchange.

SB I-49 to MO-7 South: Traffic exiting from SB I-49 to MO-7 South traffic will be detoured over the on and off ramps on SB I-49 to the 307th Street interchange.

275th Street: Traffic on 275th Street will be detoured on the Outer Road to 307th Street interchange

For more information about the project, visit >> http://www.harrisonville.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1552

Sunday night/Monday morning lows

Just a heads up - a hard freeze is expected across the region for Sunday night into Monday morning. 

Protect any sensitive vegetation that may have gotten off to an early start this spring with the above normal temperatures over the past 7 weeks.

Garage sale today in Butler

 

Obituary - James A. Maness

James A. Maness, 76, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Tuesday night, March 12, 2024 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be at 12:00 noon Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to noon, just prior to the celebration. 

The family suggests memorial contributions to Golden Valley Hospice, and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home.

Obituary - Arlene Dorothy Goth

Arlene Dorothy (Cook) Goth, age 91, of Clinton, Mo passed away on March 15, 2024 at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Visitation will take place from 10:00-11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Clinton, Missouri. A recitation of the rosary will begin at 10:40 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow immediately afterward. Burial will take place in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. In lieu of flowers or cards, the family suggests memorial contributions to Holy Rosary Catholic Church and may be left in care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home.

Arlene was born April 19, 1932 in Germantown, Mo. She passed away on March 15, 2024 at the age of 91. She was the youngest of seven children born to William and Clara (Daldrup) Cook. She was a faithful member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Clinton. Arlene grew up in Germantown, Mo and attended St. Ludger’s Catholic School there. She later graduated from St. Francis Academy in Nevada, Mo in 1949 as the valedictorian of her class.

Arlene married Ernest Edward Goth on April 27, 1953 in Germantown, Mo and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage prior to his death on November 20, 2011. During their marriage they lived for 35 years on their farm near Montrose, Mo, raising their four children. In 1988, they retired to Clinton, Mo.

Arlene was an expert seamstress and quilter. Her family will always cherish the beautiful quilts that she made for them. She enjoyed spending time outdoors in her gardens, but her greatest love was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one great grandson, John Edward Goth; and her six siblings and their spouses: Harold (Jean) Cook, Luella (Jack) Deibel, Leona (Jim) White, Emmet (Regina) Cook, Millard (Laverne) Cook, and Estle (Loretta) Cook.

Survivors include her children: Norman (Nancy) Goth of Springfield, Mo; Elaine Goth of Orlando, FL; Sandra (Lewis) Moreland of Clinton, Mo; and Brenda (Ed) Meaney of Sugar Land, TX. She is survived by five grandchildren: Matthew Moreland, Nolan (Jordan) Goth, Brian Meaney, Kerri Meaney, and Owen (Taylor) Meaney. And, one great grandchild: Jack Edward Goth.

Arlene will be greatly missed by those who knew her and loved her as her family celebrates her long and full life, well-lived.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Way to go!