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Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Welcomes New Director of Clinic Operations

Clinton, MO – (July 25, 2024) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to welcome Colton Wilkins as the Director of Clinic Operations.

In this role, Wilkins will oversee administrative and clinical operations at all the GVMH clinics in Clinton, Osceola, Warsaw and Windsor. He will collaborate with clinic directors, physicians, mid-level providers, clinic staff and other departments to plan, direct and evaluate the care provided to patients and their families. Wilkins will also lead project and process improvement efforts that impact all clinics and ensure regulatory compliance.

Wilkins received a Bachelor of Science degree in public health and healthcare administration at Utah Valley University, Orem, and will complete a Master of Science in healthcare administration from Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, in 2025.

“We are excited to have Colton in this role,” said Savanna Facklam, Executive Director of Ambulatory and Telehealth Services at GVMH. “He brings a fresh perspective to the team and is eager to put his knowledge and training to work to benefit our patients.”

Belton man sentenced to 5 years MDC

In the fall of 2023, Belton Police Officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on N Mullen Rd near Mo 58 hwy. The first responding officer took notice that one of the drivers was unable to produce a driver’s license and inquired further. 

A computer check revealed that this driver had a revoked Missouri driver’s license. The officer also noticed signs of impairment from this driver. The officer arrested the driver for driving while revoked and transported him to the Belton Jail where he investigated the possible intoxication further.

This driver refused standardized field sobriety tests and refused to provide a breath sample to determine his level of intoxication as required by law. The Belton Officer then obtained a search warrant to obtain blood samples from the driver. Lab results later showed that the driver’s blood alcohol concentration was more than twice the legal limit. 

A check of the driver’s criminal history showed 7 previous DWI convictions and 4 previous driving while revoked / suspended convictions. The Cass County Prosecutor’s Office then charged Christopher Peace with felony DWI and felony driving while revoked obtaining a bond of $250,000.

On 7-23-2024, Mr. Peace was convicted of these offenses and received a sentence of 5 years incarceration. We commend our officer for a job well done to keep an extremely dangerous driver off our streets.

Fatality motorcycle crash in Nevada

On Sunday July 21st at around 4:50 p.m. the Nevada Police Department along with the Nevada Fire Department responded to a motorcycle accident on I-49 North of US 54.

The Nevada Police Department says the accident occured between a road sign and a motorcycle driven by Ray Daley of Oak Grove, Missouri. 

There was one fatality reported in this accident. 

Obituary - Steve M. White

Steve M. White, age 77, of Lincoln, Missouri passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on January 15, 1947 in Warsaw, Missouri the son of Paul Mylo White and Doris Lee (Mellen) White.

Steve grew up in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in the “Old Guard.” On September 20, 1974 he was united in marriage to Katherine Stroud. They made their home in Lincoln all their married life.

Steve was employed by AT&T as a cable splicing technician and worked there until his retirement in 2002. He served as President of the Communication Workers of America and was the current President of the CWA Retired Club.

Steve was also Vice Chair of the Benton County Democrat Club. He loved horses since the age of six and it became a lifelong passion of his. He also enjoyed any opportunity to spend time with his grandchildren. Steve spent time hunting, fishing, gardening, mushroom hunting and growing, traveling and was known for his homemade maple syrup.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Stan Mitchell White, two sisters, Pamela Catherine White and Cassandra Diane Hardesty, and two granddaughters; Allison Paige Price and Kristian Renee Price.

Steve is survived by his wife, Katherine White, of the home, four children; Susan Renee Price (Erle), of Florence, Missouri, Steven Paul White (Terri Ann), of Sedalia, Missouri, Stephanie Diana Harris (Doug), of Meriden, Kansas and Stacy Lee White (Zach), of Lincoln, Missouri, three sisters; Paula Wallen, of Windsor, Missouri, Melanie Weatherby, of Lincoln and Holly Clancy, of Lincoln, eight grandchildren; Erle Price Jr. (Erica), of Sedalia, Kala Mae White (Jeff), of Hallsville, Missouri, Karena Leeann White (Ryan), of Hallsville, Ashlynn Rae White, of Springfield, Missouri, Dalton Raymond Harris (Campbell) of Basehor, Kansas, Sterling Diana Harris, of Meriden, Kansas, Peyton Katherine Warren, of Columbia and Riley Joanna Warren (Owen), of Lincoln.

Steve is also survived by four great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held by the family at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Lincoln Methodist Church.

Obituary - Norma J. Johnson

Norma Jean Johnson, age 87, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Adair Village Care Center in Clinton, Missouri. Norma will lie in state from 12:00-5:00 PM on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. 

Graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, July 29, 2024 in the Vansant Road Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the Truman Lake Cancer Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.

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

A special thanks to Rich Hill Mayor Kassner

Thank you to Mayor Kassner for providing dinner tonight for first responders. Tonight's dinner was a thank you for working the 4th of July Celebration. 

Members from the Bates County Sheriffs Office, RHPD & RHFD were able to make it. We also ran meals up to Bates County EMS as well as dispatch.

Obituary - Donna E. Stoneking

The family of Donna Eager Stoneking of Clinton Missouri are saddened to announce her passing on July 19, 2024 at the age of 72 years.

Donna Eager Stoneking was born on September 29, 1951 in Carrollton, Missouri. She was the daughter of George and Blanche Eager.

Donna was a loving mother of one daughter Tammera. She was a world renowned poet. She loved to dance and recite her poems.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Donna is survived by her daughter Tammera Rahn, 7 grandchildren; Brytni Anderson, J. Michael Hebert, Christian Stoneking and David Clamp, James and Sarah Stoneking, Skyler and Kennady Stoneking, Steven Stoneking , and Dalton Stoneking, 15 great grandchildren; Huter Anderson, Summer Anderson, Marcus Anderson, Bently Anderson, Oakley Anderson, Rylie, Cage, and Maxon Stoneking, Everly Clamp, Rowan Stoneking, Nova Clamp, Jaxon Stoneking, Mason Stoneking, and Sophia Stoneking, and a host of other friends and family.