Obituary - Charla Marie Eastwood

Charla Marie Eastwood, 67, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 16, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John and Elizabeth Swanson Dehaemers, Charla was united in marriage to Mark Eastwood on February 15, 1997. 

She owned a commercial tenant finish construction company before attending Colorado Bible College, later Charis Bible College, where she began as an instructor before becoming the director of the college’s Overland Park campus. 

Charla was a member of La Cygne Christian Church.Her interests and talents were unsurprisingly diverse, including gardening where she raised hostas, impatiens and marigolds; riding her Harley and earning a 3rd degree black belt in taekwondo. A collector of handwritten recipes, Charla loved preparing meals for her family on holidays. She was an animal lover, raising Rottweilers and amassing a collection of barn kitties. She loved her family deeply and was the grandma everyone wished they had. 

Charla was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother and her sister, Dana White. Charla is survived by her husband of 27 years, Mark; adult children Randyl (Jeremy) Danner, Eric (Resa) Eastwood, Travis (Kim) Eastwood, Chrissy (Robert) Norton; two sisters, Lynne Dehaemers and Lisa Davis: and eleven grandchildren, Chase, Elena, Kai, Zaritha, Lily, Will, Mayla, Zane, Mia, Mariah and Cooper.

Funeral services will be held at 10am on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the La Cygne Christian Church, followed by a burial ceremony in Centerville Cemetery. A visitation will take place from 5pm to 7pm on Sunday, July 7, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Flowers are welcome and memorial contributions can be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, PO Box 304, La Cygne, Kansas 66040. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Slight risk of severe storms Tuesday

 Thunderstorms are expected to develop along a cold front Tuesday afternoon and evening. Some of these storms may be strong to severe.

Dirt bike accident in Bates County

On Sunday afternoon around 2:57 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County EMS and Bates County Sheriff Deputies responded to a dirt bike accident on private property north of CR 6002 and just east of CR 9001.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occured when the 2023 KTM Motorcycle driven by 35 year old William R. Fockelmann of Richmond Heights, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned.

Mr. Fockelmann sustained minor injuries and he was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240329864

Obituary - Brent Lee Carroll

Brent Lee Carroll, 20, of Warrensburg, Missouri died unexpectedly Friday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. He was born September 21, 2003 in Clinton, Mo., the son of Joel Lee Carroll and Crystal Lynn Tirey.

Brent was a young, new and loving father. He was a role model to so many friends, an admired brother and passionately devoted to his family.

While he has left us because God called for him, he had so much more to offer and lived life to its fullest.

Brent inherited his parents’ work ethic and applied his all to everything he did and wanted. He put everything he had into his job with Whiteoak Ventures. Many will remember him as a revered athlete in cross-country and, also, as an old soul with a down-to-earth, but witty personality, He was slow to anger and quick to forget.

He will remain in the memories of many generations to come, especially through the innate traits that he has passed on to his son, Fynn. Fynn will carry on Brent’s handsomeness, beautiful and warming smile, compassionate spirit and endearing love for family and friends.

The loss of Brent leaves a void in all that knew him. The laughter, love and his accomplishments will help to fill the hole in our hearts and remember him for eternity.

Surviving are his mother, Crystal Tirey, Warrensburg, Mo.; father, Joel Carroll (Racheal), Calhoun, Mo.; one son, Fynn Redford Carroll of the home, his life partner, Alexis Rowland of the home; three brothers, Cameron Mertz, Clinton, Mo., Koel Carroll, Calhoun, Mo., and Wyatt Carroll, Calhoun, Mo.; one sister, Harley Humerickhouse, Clinton, Mo.; maternal grandmother, Diana "Nana" Tirey, Clinton, Mo.; maternal grandfather, Gary "Papa" Tirey, Tightwad, Mo.; paternal grandparents, Tammy and Randy Carroll, Clinton, Mo.; maternal great-grandmother, Beverly Sue Hills, Clinton, Mo.; paternal great-grandparents, Robert and Evelyn Hamblin, Clinton, Mo., and Deloris Collins, Clinton, Mo.; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfather, Gene Hills; maternal great-grandparents, David and Julie Tirey of Pinehurst, Texas; paternal great-grandfather, Johnny Carroll; and his uncle, James Hills.

The family would like to thank Johnny Morris and the entire Bass Pro organization for their love and support shown to them during this difficult time.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Trash amnesty day in the City limits of Butler

Reminder July 2 is Amnesty Day in the City limits of Butler. You can set one bulky large item out and it will be picked up free of charge by Countywide Disposal

Koehn Bakery is hiring

 

Update: More charges filed after search warrant served in Belton

44-year-old Tracy Breece of Belton has been charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor related to a search warrant that on June 21st near Hamilton Ln. and West South Ave. in Belton,

The two felonies are Distribution of A Controlled Substance in A Protected Location (Class A) and Keeping or Maintaining A Public Nuisance (Class E). 

The misdemeanor is for Possessing Wildlife in Captivity Without a Permit (Class A). Breece is being held at the Cass County Jail with no bond allowed.

View previous story below:

https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2024/06/search-warrant-served-in-cass-county.html

Obituary - Phyllis Jean Stangl

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Phyllis Jean Stangl, 69, on Monday, June 24, 2024, at home, surrounded by loved ones after a three-month battle with ovarian and peritoneal cancer.

Phyllis was born in Kansas City, MO, on July 24, 1954, to Anna Lou and Joseph Earl Jackson. She graduated from Raytown South High School in 1973 and attended the Independence School of Cosmetology, becoming a hair stylist at her mother’s salon. It was there she met the love of her life, Ricky Lee Stangl, and married him on July 3, 1980. They built a beautiful life together, blessed with four wonderful children and six grandchildren. They were married for 32 years.

Her proudest accomplishment was being a loving, devoted homemaker who always put others before herself. Later in life, when her children were older, she ran a successful business, Rick’s Auto Body Shop, for many years. Phyllis was strong in her faith and loved the Lord. She studied healing food nutrition for most of her life. Her favorite place to be was in the kitchen, preparing fresh, healthy food for her loved ones, sourced from her parents' or brother’s garden. She loved fresh flowers and raising monarch butterflies. She never met a stranger, was an amazing foosball player, and enjoyed camping and floating down the river. She cherished time spent at the Lake of the Ozarks with her sister and family.

"Philly Jean the Queen" will be deeply missed for her biblical advice and wisdom, powerful and loving prayers, quick wit, infectious laugh, warm hugs, beautiful smile, baby blue eyes, and excitement to share a good recipe. She had a unique gift for connecting with people and was an incredible inspiration to every life she touched.

Phyllis leaves behind four children to cherish her loving memory: her son Shawn Stangl (Amy), daughter Sarah Mullin (John), daughter Rebecca Stangl, and son Ricky Stangl II. She is also survived by her brother Rick Jackson (Phyllis), sister Cynthia, and grandchildren Madison, Shaylee, Molly, Mia, Maverick, and Miles. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph Earl Jackson and Anna Lou Jackson, her brother Joe Jackson, brother-in-law Chris Sharp, sister in laws Jan Jackson and Patricia Jackson.

Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mom’s nurse, Michelle, and her PCT, Julie, for their dedication in making sure Mom was as comfortable as possible. The love and care you both gave her was a blessing, and we are forever thankful for you. We also thank Advanced Home Health and Hospice of Kansas City for their remarkable care.

**Mom’s life verse:**

*We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.*

Romans 8:28
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made in honor of Phyllis Stangl to Advanced Home Health and Hospice of Kansas City, 4700 Indian Creek Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66207.