Monday, June 3, 2024

McAlister's Deli now open in Belton

 

This morning, the City of Belton and the Belton, MO Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure of welcoming McAlister's Deli to our community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. We're thrilled to have them here in Belton!

Make sure to stop by and check out McAlister's when you have a chance. We're excited to have another great dining option in our city!


Obituary - Lester Page

Lester Page “Mo”, age 61 of Drexel, Missouri passed away on May 28, 2024, in the comfort of his home. A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Mullinax Funeral Home Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Memorial Services will follow at 2:00 pm Saturday, also at the chapel. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Lester Bradley Page “Mo” was born on December 16, 1962, in Sedalia, Missouri to his parents James (Bill) William Page II and Sharon Page (Vansell).

Lester attended school in Sedalia and entered the workforce at a young age. The majority of his career was spent as a union painter. He first married in 1980 and from that marriage had two children, Brooke Michelle and Lester Bradley II. It wasn’t until 1990 that he met the love of his life, Renee, at Caseys in Greenwood, Missouri. Lester knew he had hit the jackpot with Renee and after only two weeks convinced her to run off to Miami, Oklahoma to be wed at Lavern’s Wedding Chapel. Lester was blessed with two more children, Brittany K’Renee and Booker Dean to complete his family. Lester settled in Drexel with his wife Renee, where he spent the rest of his life enjoying his grandchildren and becoming a man of God.\

He was preceded in death by his Mother Sharon Vansell, Mother Joan Page, Sister Lana Page, grandparents Loua & Fleica Mosier and Charles & Ila Vansell.

Survivors include his wife, Renee Page; father, James Page II; aunt Loretta Vomberg; siblings, James Page, III (Dana), Cara Lenger, Michael Lenger, Patrick Jaeger, Laura Burchett (Tim); children, Brooke Day (Travis), Bradley Page (Ciara), Brittany Kaufman (Joe), Booker Page (Shea); nine grandchildren that he treasured and his faithful companion, his dog, Kc Mae.

Obituary - Doug Davis

Funeral services for Doug Davis of Adrian, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian, Missouri. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions to The Adrian, Missouri Rural Fire Department. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Douglas “Doug” Lynn Davis, age 68 of Adrian, Missouri died Friday, May 31, 2024 at his home. He was born April 29, 1956 to Edward Charles and Marjorie Ellen Thompson Davis, the second of four
children in Rochester, Indiana.

Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." This verse was a driving force in Doug's life. While attending the First Baptist Church of Mentone, Indiana, he gave his life to Christ and was later baptized in the same church. Doug always said it was the single most important decision of his life. He graduated from Allen High School in Bluffton, Indiana in 1974. He continued his education at the ITT in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he completed a three year degree in two years graduating in 1976. The following year Doug made a trip to the tiny town of Adrian to visit a friend who had relocated to the area. It was on that trip that he met Susan Arnold. A whirlwind romance, and they were married in September of 1977. To this union five children were born, and over their 44 years together, they welcomed five grandchildren.

Doug worked for various businesses, specializing in appliance repair, even having his own business for a time. He found his vocation at Bindex, now known as Honeywell, where he retired with 35 years of service in 2017. Doug suffered a massive stroke in December of 2017, which limited his abilities and changed the course of retirement, but he was still able to enjoy his family and take some trips in his later years. Doug was a faithful member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian Missouri for more than 45 years. Serving in many ways from treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, music, working with the youth and children's ministries, maintaining the sound equipment, and helping with various building projects. Doing all things through Christ and for God's glory.

Doug was also very active in the community, being a member of the Adrian Rural Fire Department and a member of the Western Missouri Antique Tractor Association. His delight was fine tuning the old steam truck for the parade and to lead the gospel sing along in the church with Susan. Doug had many hobbies. He loved to shoot in the back yard and even had a reloading system at home. Doug made the best smoked BBQ ribs, and he loved to go to the local car shows with his 1967 Cougar. Doug was a wonderful provider and family man. He had many great friends over the years. We are rejoicing in his home going and being reunited with Susan. We sorrow not, as those who have no hope, for we have the peace and assurance of being reunited again one day.

Doug is survived by five children, Luke Davis and wife Alexandra of Colville, Washington, Benjamin Davis of Adrian, Missouri, Rachel Davis of Amoret, Missouri, Sarah Davis and husband Jim of Kansas City, Missouri and Faith Hutchens and husband Matthew of Adrian, Missouri; five grandchildren, Colton Davis, Avery Davis, Hannah Hutchens, Levi Hutchens and William Davis; and three siblings, Robert Davis and wife Remdios, Sherri Harter and husband Ted and Andrew Davis and wife Cindy all of Bluffton, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Susan Arlene Arnold Davis on January 10, 2022.

Two arrested after traffic stop in Freeman

On June 1 at around 5:15 p.m., a Cass County deputy conducted a traffic stop in the area of Main St. and State Route 2 in Freeman.

The deputy made contact with 49-year-old Scott Schlesener of Amsterdam, Mo. Schlesener revealed he had drug paraphernalia in his car. 

Deputies also found methamphetamine in his vehicle.
They arrested Schlesener and deputies with the Criminal Apprehension Unit began an investigation.

Deputies executed a search warrant of the residence at 105 E Main St. in Freeman. They found multiple pieces of paraphernalia and narcotic packaging items. Deputies also found several firearms at the residence, one of which the Johnson County, KS Sheriff’s Office confirmed was stolen.

39-year-old Dana Bailey of Freeman has since been charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor.

She is charged with a Class C Felony for Delivering a Controlled Substance and a Class D Felony for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Bailey’s Class D Misdemeanor charge is for Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The warrant for Bailey was issued with a bond of $15,000 cash only.
Schlesener is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, which is a Class D Felony. He is also charged with a Class D Misdemeanor for Driving While Revoked/Suspended.

The warrant for Schlesener was issued with a bond of $10,000 cash only.


Obituary - Carolyn Bess Moser

Carolyn Bess Moser, 87, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Carolyn was born September 11, 1936 in Nevada to Robert and Charlotte Lewis. She was united in marriage to Edward Dale Moser, Sr. and they celebrated 38 years together before his passing in 1995.

Carolyn was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1955. She lived in Cedar and Vernon County all her life. For a number of years, she worked at Nevada Manor Nursing Home. In addition, Carolyn was a homemaker, and loved spending time with her family. She was also an avid reader, enjoyed sewing, and watching westerns on T.V.

Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Fleener, Nevada; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Edward, she was preceded in death by her parents; and two sons, Edward D. Moser, Jr., and Steven L. Moser; one sister; and three brothers.

A graveside committal will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Love Cemetery in Cedar Springs, MO with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Friends may call now and until noon on Thursday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

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