Theft at Jasper Dollar General Store

On Monday, April 9th, 2024 at around 5 pm, Jasper PD responded to the Jasper Dollar General Store in reference to theft.

The two persons in the pictures were observed stealing items from the store. The store clerk was unable to confront the suspects due to helping other customers. A witness in the parking lot was able to get a license plate on the vehicle, a black 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander with a Kansas license of 546-LYA.

Jasper PD responded and took a report and opened an investigation. Jasper PD went out to the address the vehicle checked back to in McCune, Ks. Contact was made with persons at the residence who stated the vehicle was sold to Motley Wilson a few months ago. Wilson was positively identified matching pictures from her social media page and comparing to pictures from DG.

When asked who the male subject who was with, one person asked “does he look like he can tear up corn on the cob with his teeth”… The officer did not answer the question but elected to just show a photo of the male suspect, who was identified as Timmy McCullock (Richards, Mo) using photos from his social media page compared to photos from DG.

Wilson and McCullock were not located after the officer traveled to their listed address in Richards, Mo. Wilson will be charged with stealing and driving while revoked. McCullock will be charged with stealing.

Note: Jasper, Mo Police Department will come looking for you about anywhere if you decide to steal in Jasper. The search for Motley Wilson and Timmy McCullick will continue until they are arrested and taken to jail. Please do not choose our town to come to if you are going to commit crime. Thank you.

Rich Hill Senior Daylan Black Breaks Pole Vault Record

Daylan Black set a new Rich Hill Pole Vault record at the Eldorado Springs track meet last night! Daylan cleared a height of 13' 5.5" (4.10 meters). Congratulations Daylan!

Butler Spring City Wide Garage Sale

SPRING CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE!

Saturday, May 4th, will be the date of Spring City Wide! It is $10 to register and be on the list that will be published in the MidAmerica Shopper.

We will also be doing Junk in the Trunk, the cost will be $5 and there is NO PRE-REGISTRATION NEEDED for Junk in the Trunk.
The deadline to register a yard sale and be published is 4/26!! 

You can pick up registration forms at 92.1 The Bullet, or at Mid-America Live or shoot us a message and we can email you one! Completed registration forms MUST be turned into the Chamber office at 112 W Dakota, and can be left in our locked dropbox 24/7.

Obituary - Nancy Marie McGlochien

Nancy Marie McGlochien, age 86, formerly of Nevada, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Strake House in Conroe, Texas. Nancy was born December 10, 1937 in Joplin, Missouri, daughter of the late Randall Cooley and Ruth (Ferguson) Cooley. She grew up in Joplin and graduated from Joplin High School in the class of 1955. She married her high school sweetheart, Ronald McGlochien, on September 30, 1955. They were married for 66 years. Ronald preceded her in death in 2021.

Nancy was very skilled at knitting, sewing, crocheting, and counted cross stitch. She made many beautiful pieces which she gave to friends and family members. She was known as "the hat lady" to Joplin NICU's for over 15 years, she made almost 6,000 crocheted hats for premature babies. She loved to dance and was a longtime member of the Tanglefooters where she known as “What’s Her Name”. Her love of gardening showed with all of the beautiful plants that were in her yard. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Nancy is survived by three daughters, Mickey Oetken and husband Jeff of Willis, Texas, Tammey Ward of Nevada, Missouri, and Melissa Gay McGlochien of Nevada, Missouri. Five grandchildren, Todd Murray and wife Michelle of Nevada, Missouri, Brooke Moreland and husband Thomas of Conroe, Texas, Whitney Oetken of Omaha, Nebraska, Nathan Pettibon and wife Tiffani of Kansas City, Kansas, and Onyx Yasuhara of Joplin, Missouri. She has seven great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Nevada Missouri Animal Shelter at 3200 Industrial Pkwy, Nevada, Missouri 64772.

Tour De Adrian coming soon

 

Butler Bears Baseball falls to Warsaw 5-1

The Butler Bears Baseball Team lost to the Warsaw Tigers 5-1 on Tuesday evening. Butler opened the scoring in the first after Senior Maddox Fennewald doubled, scoring own run. Reece Maxwell stole home, which helped the Tigers tie the game at one in the top of the second.

The Warsaw Tigers took the lead in the top of the third. Jade Hubert singled, scoring one run, to give Warsaw the advantage, 2-1.

Junior Eli Cox stepped in the mound first for the Butler Bears. The starting pitcher allowed five hits and five runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out two and walking three. 

Josh Bunch began the game for the Warsaw Tigers. The righty gave up five hits and one run over seven innings, striking out nine and walking three.

Maddox Fennewald led the Bears with one run batted in. The shortstop went 2-for-3 on the day. The Butler Bears turned one double play in the game.

Jayce Depriest drove the middle of the lineup, leading the Warsaw Tigers with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. The Tiger turned one double play in the game.

The Butler Bears play at home on Wednesday against the LaMonte Vikings in their next game.

Few passing showers possible Wednesday

Spring conditions with temperatures at or above seasonal norms are expected throughout the remainder of the week. Strong northwest winds are expected to develop Wednesday night into 30, gusting as high as 45 mph.

Obituary - William Ray Cliffman

William Ray Cliffman, Sr., age 74, Bronaugh, MO passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Billy Ray was born December 12, 1949, in Nevada, MO, the first of two boys born to Roy William Cliffman and Hazel Lee Cliffman of Bronaugh Missouri.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Hazel Cliffman; his wife, Delores J. Cliffman; his brothers-in-law, George and Lloyd Schaeffer; and two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Dragg, and Judith Reece. Billy Ray is survived by his little brother, Steve Cliffman and wife, Nancy of Fort Scott, Kansas, and their three children, Danny Pinkerton, Chad Cliffman and wife Suzie, and Susie Castleberry and her husband Adam; brother-in-law, James and Sharon Schaeffer; and sisters-in-law, Darlene Steen, and Janette and husband Jack McCullom; 14 nieces and nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Bill grew up just west of Bronaugh on a small farm where he and Steve attended Bronaugh School. Bill was in the FFA and played sports for Bronaugh High School until he graduated in 1968. He met Delores at school and fell in love.

They were married in 1968 and had their first of three children, William Ray Cliffman Jr. For a short time, Bill worked on the construction of Stockton Dam, then worked for O’Sullivan's carpooling with his father-in-law, George Schaefer. During this time Bill and Delores had their second child Brad Cliffman. They lived in a small house east of Bronaugh until Bill and Delores purchased their first and forever home in Bronaugh. Bill worked a few years at O’Sullivan’s until he took a job with his lifetime friend Amos Hinkle working construction in the area.

Bill started coaching summer league baseball when Ray and Brad were young. Bills favorite baseball team was the Kansas City Royals. He took his children to many Royals games right up until recently. Bill was a fun father, always joking around and teasing us - especially his nieces and nephews. He had a deep connection with his family, his brother and best friend Steve Cliffman rarely missed a chance to join their two families in many celebrations playing music, pitch, dancing, and just loving family, this continued throughout his life.

In 1980 Bill and Delores had their third and last child Tonya. During this time Bill began working at Crain plumbing in Nevada MO. Bill’s hobby was racoon hunting, in fact, he was known for his hunting dogs. He could be found most evenings and into the early hours walking the pasture listening for his dogs to tree. When his father was too worn out to walk, Bill would carry a recorder in his pocket to record the dogs treeing and tracking. Bill also loved making people smile, especially kids. Bill played Santa Clause for several years with Bailey as his elf. One year Brad was driving Santa around and they had stopped at the Ford Family house. As Bill was leaving the house he tripped over a cord going to their Christmas lights making them go out. Bill stepped back into the house at the door and said, "Ho Ho Ho Santa Tripped over some lights out here". Bill was a character. He loved watching all the local sports, especially Bronaugh. He went to almost every game no matter the distance. He would be found in the front row for all events and when her health would let her, he would bring his wife as well. Throughout Bill’s life he was a people person, a trader, he loved to buy and sell knives, guns, hunting dogs, and horses.

He was the deacon of Bronaugh Christian Church for many years where he and Delores also raised their three children and attended almost every service together. Bill above all believed in God.

In his later years he became known for his pocketknives. Bill and Delores began showing knives at trade shows all over the 4-state area. Bill had a passion for knives and made many good friends along the way.

Bill is survived by his children, William Ray and Gloria Nicole Cliffman of Liberal, Missouri, Brad Cliffman of Nevada, Missouri, and Tonya and Patty Fanning of Talala, Oklahoma. Bill was a grandfather to Kayla and husband Seth Goss, Ty and wife Breanna Cliffman, Stormy Wilson, Stephen and wife Stacy Wilson, Bailey Cliffman, Domonic Bray, Enrique Bray, Benito Bray, and three honorary granddaughters, Wynsdae Connelly, Kamberleigh Johnson, and Blaykeleigh Johnson. Bill was Great Grandfather to Rynlee, Raylynn, Miya, Collin, and Liam.

Honestly, one could go on and on naming the extended family which Bill retained in life and shared with his family. Like Russell Madison, Bill’s very best hunting buddy and friend, or David Couch who was Bill’s best friend since grade school, or his favorite cousin and lifelong friend Mike Banes, or the one who stood up at his weeding and until the very end was there as his friend Bob Gordon. Bill loved and was loved by many. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Nick Hardison officiating. Interment will follow in Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in his name to Bronaugh Booster Club c/o Ferry Funeral Home.