Obituary - Perry L. Sanders

Perry L. Sanders, 91, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 5, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 9, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, MO, with burial to follow in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. The family will receive friends 6:00-7:30pm on Thursday, August 8 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeman Baptist Church, Freeman, MO.

Perry was born June 16, 1933 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Perry Marshall and Mildred Lillian (Morris) Sanders. Perry was a lifelong area resident and a 1951 graduate of Peculiar High School. He attended Bob Jones University, and was a graduate of John Brown University. While attending John Brown, Perry met the girl he knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Her name was Louise Ash from Gateway, Arkansas. They were united in marriage on May 19, 1956.

Perry was involved in a wide variety of jobs and activities, but church and sharing Jesus were high on his list. He was a licensed Master Plumber and owner of Perry Sanders Plumbing and Heating from 1976 to 1984. He was a member of Plumbers Local Union #8 and served on the Local #8 Apprentice Board for a number of years. Perry was a Missouri Licensed Teacher for over 25 years, and taught High School English in many area schools, including Miami, MO, High School. He was a member of the Freeman Baptist Church in Freeman, MO, and a former member and Deacon at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar. He was a charter member of the Open Door Bible Church in Belton, MO. He also owned and operated Sanders Development managing apartments and strip mall shops. As a result of all his work and involvement in Peculiar, Perry was honored as the Grand Marshall at the 2024 Peculiar Parade.

Perry was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Mildred; three sisters: Bernice Sterling, Mary Jane Penrose, and Juanita Hayden; and a brother, Larry Sanders. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Louise; a daughter, Karen Blankenship, and husband, Dan, Peculiar, MO; two sons: Perry John Sanders, Peculiar, MO; and Mark Sanders and wife, Diane, Towner, CO; 10 grandchildren: Jill Blankenship, Josh (Laura) Blankenship, Jamie (Tim) Goldsmith, Isaac Sanders, Katie (Kenny) Peeler, Grace Sanders, Matthew (Mady) Sanders, Isaiah Sanders, Levi Sanders, and Hope (Adam) Ammerman; and 8 great-grandchildren: Lincoln, Alene, Noah, Jackson, Hayes, Rosalee, Josie, and Tate.

The family wishes to give special Thanks to KC Hospice for the amazing care they took during his last few weeks.

Public service announcement from the Sac Osage Electric Cooperative

Our crews are currently working in the Deepwater area (Map 2) replacing a pole. They did have to disconnect the line to replace this pole safely. We hope to have power restored as soon as possible.

Harrisonville Principal earns his Doctorate

We would like to congratulate Harrisonville High School Principal Mark Rorvig who earned his Doctorate in Educational Leadership this summer from the University of Missouri-Kansas City! Congratulations Dr. Rorvig!

City of Harrisonville Hires new Police Chief

 HIRED: The City of Harrisonville is excited to announce the hiring of Randy Moody as the next Chief of Police.

Moody, a Missouri native, comes to Harrisonville with 30-years of law enforcement experience, serving in Missouri and in Colorado.

Moody was selected as part of a nationwide search, which received dozens of local and national applicants. He will begin serving as Harrisonville Police Chief on September 16, 2024.

Before accepting the position here in Harrisonville, Moody held the rank of Captain in the Aurora, CO Police Department, where he has served since 1996.

Moody’s leadership is valued, and the City of Harrisonville is proud to have his innovative and dedicated contributions to ensuring the safety and security of our community.

To read more about Chief Moody, visit >> https://ci.harrisonville.mo.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1572

Obituary - Danny A. Cain

Danny Arthur Cain of Harrisonville, Missouri was born July 29, 1950 in Cainsville, Missouri the son of Fred Arthur and Nellie Mae (Johnson) Cain. He departed this life on Friday, August 2, 2024 with Hospice by his side at Golden Years for Rehab and Healthcare, Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 74 years.

On August 9, 1974 Danny was united in marriage to Sharon Lee LaRue.

Danny was employed with multiple positions in the warehouse at the John Deere, Co. in Kansas City, Missouri for 30 years until he retired in 2003. He was a 1968 graduate of Cainsville High School where he participated in 2 class plays, played basketball and baseball for 3 years, ran track, was a member of the FFA, a class officer for 4 years, was on the annual staff and Homecoming King. In his youth during the summer he worked in the hay fields and at MFA in Cainsville. Danny had moved to Harrisonville in 1974.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold; a sister, Judith Weathers and a sister in law, June Cain.

Danny is survived by his wife, Sharon Cain of the home; two daughters, Regina Cain Tatum (Bill), Shelly Cain Lacy (Aaron); three grandsons who were his pride and joy, Michael Kuffel, Kadin and Coby Lacy; other relatives and a host of friends.

Cremation with no services scheduled.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Diabetes Association and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Amsterdam Jubilee Crowns new Grand Marshal

When you are raised in a small community, you don't have a lot of things that those raised in a larger, more metro community might have. What we do have in a small community is the fellowship of family, friends and friends that make you feel like family.

This year our Grand Marshal is someone that has made so many of us feel like family.

She comes from a family that was deep rooted in community and family. A way of life that always made sure to give back, give a hand up or just a well deserved back on the back. She has instilled those same values in her own family, just as her parents did in her. Cementing another generation.

This year the Amsterdam Jubilee is proud to announce Karen Grimsley as our 2024 The Amsterdam Jubilee Grand Marshal.
Karen Crawford Grimsley, daughter of Harvey and Elenora Crawford, Eleonora, herself a former Grand Marshal and founding member of Jubilee.

She graduated from Miami High School, marrying the love of her life, Gary Grimsley, creating a family the community can be proud of.

Family.

Always the center of Gary and Karen's lives.
Together they raised 3 children.
Jimmie, lori and Kandy
All Miami Graduates.

Karen worked at Bass Buster Lures on the Amsterdam Main Street, drove the school bus for Miami, ensuring the safety of kids, to sporting events and field trips for almost 20 years.

She coached ball teams, volunteering her time at the school with whatever needed to be done.

She was always the biggest cheerleader in the stands, not just for her kids but for any child that stepped foot on a field, court or arena.
She remains that same enthusiastic supporter for her grandchildren and great grandchildren today.

Karen worked and retired from the Bates County Sheriff's department, serving her county with pride.

Today she is a member of the Amsterdam Friendship Club, she enjoys bowling and attends all the activities of her family,no matter if they be in Missouri, Oklahoma and Minnesota. She's not going to miss anything her bunch is involved in.

If you need anything or if anyone is in need, I promise you, she is the first to reach out and ask, "what can I do?"

That is who she is.

Loving, caring, giving and always thinking of the other person first. She is the first to pick you up when you are down.

It takes a special person to give of themselves before giving to themselves, that is who Karen is.

Her family is her reward
Jimmie and Joelle
Jeremiah, Jordan and family
Jessica, Dillion and family
Jack
Lori and Bob
Cody, Olivia and family
Jared, Jozie and family
Kandy and Brad
Jacey, Eric and family
Brooke, Mike and family
Shane and Emma

It is our honor to honor Karen as our 48th Annual Grand Marshal.

Obituary - Kent Woods

It was the wishes of Kent Woods to be cremated with no public service at this time. A gathering of friends and classmates (1976) may be scheduled in the future. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Kent Louis Woods, age 66 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at his home. He was born December 4, 1957 to Louis Sioath and Evelyn Josephine Goebel Woods in Adrian, Missouri.

Kent grew up in Adrian, Missouri where he attended school and then moved to Butler, Missouri and was a 1976 graduate of Butler High School. He attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri for a couple of years. Kent was a pipe fitter and a member of the UA Local 178 of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union in Joplin, Missouri for over 40 years. Due to his job he traveled to many places across the United States. Kent loved to fish and a cold beer.

Kent is survived by a close friend, Curtis Vail and wife Vicki of Butler, Missouri; cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Obituary - Atta "Ja" McKine

Atta "Ja" McKine age 73 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.

Cremation with a Celebration of Life Visitation will be held 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with a brief Devotion of Hope Service from 4:45 p.m - 5:00 p.m.

In Lieu of Flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.