EL Dorado Springs Fire Department Activity Log

06-08-24 @ 1406 Hours. The EL Dorado Springs Fire Department responded 6 miles east on 54 Highway concerning a reported motor vehicle fire. 3 Trucks and 15 firefighters responded. Firefighters we're on scene for 1 hour and 31 minutes.

06-10-24 @ 1047 Hours. The EL Dorado Springs Fire Department responded to First and Oak streets concerning reported powerlines and power poles down.

06-10-24 @ 1057 Hours. The EL Dorado Springs Fire Department responded to east Field street concerning a reported lift assist with the ambulance crew.

06-11-24 @ 1027 Hours. The EL Dorado Springs Fire Department responded to Tiffin concerning a lift assist with the ambulance crew.

06-13-24 @ 1712 Hours. The EL Dorado Springs Fire Department responded to Stockton concerning a request from Stockton fire for a structure fire. 3 Trucks and 15 firefighters responded. Eldo fire was on scene for 2 hours and 36 minutes.

06-16-24 @ 1900 Hours. The EL Dorado Springs Fire Department responded to DD highway and SW 50 road concerning a reported motor vehicle incident. 3 Trucks and 16 firefighters responded. Firefighters we're on scene for 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Fatality accident in Benton County

On Saturday June 15th around 10:10 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Benton County along with Benton County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle crash on Round House Avenue north of Barley Road in rural Lincoln. 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when 2024 Nissan Rogue driven by Dexter A. Moore, 36, of St. Clair, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.

Mr. Moore was pronounced dead at the scene of this accident and he was transported to the Benton County Coroner's Office. Next of kin notified.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240301712

Obituary - Thomas E. Goodbrake

Thomas Edwin Goodbrake, age 89, passed away at his home in Clinton, Mo., June 10, 2024 leaving behind a loving family.

Tom was born January 31, 1935 to Thomas Bristow and Bessie (Braun) Goodbrake on a small family farm southeast of Clinton. He attended New Harmony School, a one-room schoolhouse, through eighth grade.

In 1953, Tom graduated from Clinton High School, and made the move to Los Angeles, Ca. to work in the construction field with his Uncle Paul. From 1957-1961, Tom served as a sergeant in the US Army, and later served in the Army Reserves. In October 2022, he was privileged to take part in a veteran’s Honor Flight to Washington, DC to celebrate his service.

Returning to Clinton after his military service, Tom went to work with his dad on the family farm where they had cattle, row crops and a dairy operation.

Tom married Patricia Ann Irwin on February 13, 1959 at Pat’s family home in Kansas City, Mo. Their first son, Jeffrey Thomas was born September 28, 1961, and Rex Irwin completed the family on January 29, 1965. Together, Tom and Pat purchased their first farm, 180 acres just north of Clinton in 1961, and it was here they raised their boys.

Tom was proud to be a farmer. As his farm expanded over the years, he also created a construction company to build grain bins for local farmers. There is hardly a farm in Henry County without a Butler grain bin built by Tom, his sons, and their crew. He also took great pride in contributing to the farm community as a local MFA delegate, member of the Missouri Extension Board, a Rotary Exchange candidate to Indonesia, and a Director on the Board of MFA, Inc. in Columbia.

On January 14, 1994 Tom married Patsy Ellis at a small ceremony in Clinton. Patsy and Tom enjoyed traveling together, spending time at the Elks Lodge among friends, and wintering at their second home in Naples, Florida.

Proceeding Tom in death were his parents, T.B. and Bessie Goodbrake, and his first wife, Patricia.

Surviving are his wife Patsy, sister Jane (Goodbrake) Stack, his beloved sons, Jeff (Kelly) and Rex (Brandy), grandchildren Jessie (Craig) Thompson, Jared Goodbrake, and Reed and Rachel Goodbrake, and great-grandchildren Foster and Dexton Thompson and Myla Shelton.

Also surviving are Patsy’s children Mark (Donna) Ellis, Scott (Amy) Ellis and Cindy (Marcus) Hoberg, eleven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Englewood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Henry County Museum.

Tom will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. As a hard-working, simple man, who was happiest on his tractor, looking over his fields, surveying the crops with his boys, or “Waltzing Across Texas” with his beloved Patsy.

Warsaw man killed after two vehicle accident in Benton County

On Friday June 14th around 4:22 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Benton County along with Benton County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident in the northbound lanes of US-65 Highway at Route BB in rural Benton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 2017 Ford Fusion driven by 90 year old Homer D. May of Warsaw, Missouri crossed into the path and stuck a northbound 2006 Pontiac G6 driven by 18 year old Sarah J. Gilbert of Warsaw.

Mr. May was flown by LifeFlight to the Bothwell Regional Medical Center in Sedalia, where he was later pronounced dead by a doctor at 6:36 p.m. The driver of the Pontiac was not injured in the crash.

This is the 38th fatality for MSHP Troop A in 2024. Next of kin notified. 

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240298641

Appleton City Saturday Street Festival June 22nd

 

Bates County Republicans Women's Luncheon held today

The Bates County Missouri Republican Women hosted their first annual Bates County Ladies Luncheon. And these ladies knocked it out of the park! 

Huge thanks to our local and state representatives that were able to attend. We now look forward to our Candidate Forum and Ice Cream Social on July 15th!! See you there!

Obituary - Andrew Michael “Andy” Hill

Andrew Michael “Andy” Hill, 42, of Clinton, Missouri, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Mo.

He was born May 20, 1982, in Clinton, the son of John David Hill and Valerie Diane (Utt) Hill. He graduated from Windsor High School in 2000. Andy possessed determination and drive which led to success in all sports: football, basketball, and track. He was a first team All-State wide receiver in football for the 1998 and 1999 seasons.

After attending Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo., the opportunity to become a salmon fisherman’s guide opened a door to travel annually to Alaska. He worked with Alaska Trophy Fishing Safaris and Ayakulik Adventures in Kodiak for several salmon fishing seasons. In the off season, he worked in construction and the restaurant industry. He continued to enjoy traveling, spending time in Washington and Hawaii. Special memories were made on trips with his family to the Caribbean and to watch the Chiefs play. He was learning to garden and do small landscaping projects. His brownies and muffins were exceptional, and he liked to grill, especially salmon. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor, and the Clinton Elks Lodge #1034.

Survivors include his father, John Hill, Clinton, Mo.; his mother, Valerie Hill, Windsor, Mo.; 3 brothers, Nick Hill (Amanda), Park City, Utah, Noah Hill (Katie), Bastrop, Texas, and Matt Evans (Talia), Lee’s Summit, Mo.; a sister, Megan Evans, Charleston, South Carolina; 3 nephews, Connor Hill, Luke Hill, and Benjamin Evans; a niece Piper Evans; paternal grandmother, Eva Hill, Clinton, Mo.; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Melvin Hill Sr.; maternal grandparents, Bud and Diane Utt; an uncle, Bruce Utt; an aunt, Vanessa Butterwick; and a cousin, Nathan Hill.

A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, with Pastor Pete Hill officiating. The Elks service will follow the celebration under the direction of the Clinton Elks Lodge, #1034. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., just prior to the celebration. The family suggests contributions to Clinton Elks Lodge #1034 or the Windsor High School Football program (checks payable to Windsor High School) in care of the funeral home. Interment will be in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

Obituary - Sandra “Sandy” Katherine Spiller

Sandra “Sandy” Katherine Spiller, age 74, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 13, 2024.

A prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 20, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. A private family inurnment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date.

Sandy was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on April 20, 1950, the daughter of Edgar Jaeger and Lorraine Olson. Sandy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all. She has spent many years as a partner and mentor to her husband, Jeff, her sons, Jeff, Jr., Ryan, and Eric as well as her daughter in-laws, Ann, Gina and Ali. Also to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Chase, Andrew, Brooke, Ava, Pyper, Londyn and Tahnee; great-grandchild, Irelynn.

Sandy retired from the Belton School District. Her work history includes working at Bendix, IRS, Christian Women’s Club, Unity Village, St. Sabina Catholic Church, and starting two businesses. She lives on in our hearts because of her influence in our lives.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278