Obituary - Maryln Doriene Swabby

Maryln Doriene Swabby, 86, of Clinton, Missouri passed away while surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Mo.

Doriene was born on her family farm in Benton County, Mo. on the very last day of the year in 1937 to Gertrude and Lloyd Keller. After the family moved to Clinton, Doriene attended and graduated from Clinton High School in 1955.

While attending CHS, Doriene was courted by Gene Swabby at the skating rink. She made it clear how important church was to her from the start - their first date was at church. The pair was married at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Clinton, Mo., May 20, 1956. She was 18 and he was 19. The couple was married for 68 years and together for over 72 years.

A mother to four; Mike, Dennis, Janet and Sue, and a grandmother to Clayton and Jessica. Doriene was a mother and grandmother figure to countless nieces, nephews and neighborhood kids. Her door, and heart, were always open.

Doriene was a woman who was strong in her convictions, passionate about her faith and generous with her time for the care of others. Her favorite childhood memory she recalls was the day she was saved by God’s mercy at eight-years-old at Clear Creek Missionary Baptist. Her hands rolled and shaped love into the countless pies that she baked for neighbors, friends, school bake sales and of course, Missionary Baptist church potlucks. Happy to take requests, but infamous for her gooseberry pie.

Doriene volunteered at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital and Davis R-XII School. She was active with the Golden Valley Bluegrass Club and enjoyed going to exercise class at the Clinton Senior Center. Her life was filled with great friends like Linda Sites who she felt was like a sister to her. And if there was a fan club for her two grandchildren, she without a doubt would be president of it.

She is preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Gertrude Keller, her older sister, Francine Keller, and many friends and cousins. One can only imagine the heavenly reunion she had with her two sons, Mike and Dennis, who preceded her in death. A reunion she had no doubt been looking forward to for years.

Doriene is survived by her husband, Gene Swabby, sister Connie (Darrell) Jones, daughters, Sue (Bill) Steward and Janet Swabby, grandchildren Clayton and Jessica Steward as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church, and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home.

Kiwanis Club of Central Bates County

Our club is officially called Kiwanis Club of Central Bates County. We have 22 members from Adrian, Butler and Rich Hill. Our next meeting is Tuesday August 20th at 6pm @ Immanuel Baptist Church. 

We elected President and Secretary tonight. President-Lee Ann Smith Kershner (Butler)Secretary-Jennifer Cassaday (Adrian)

It is not too late to become a member! Contact President Lee Ann Smith Kershner for more information 660-424-4614.

NOTE: Not every member is included in the photo below:

Obituary - Patricia M. McCollom

Patricia Mae McCollom, age 86, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully at Foxwood Spring Care Center on August 7, 2024.

The inurnment will take place in the Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, Missouri next to her husband Jim.

Patricia was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 31, 1937, the daughter of Clyde Cecil Sullivan and Eula Mae Storey. Patricia grew up as an only child. Shortly after finishing high school, she met the love of her life Jim McCollom and were later married on August 27, 1955. Together they were blessed with two sons, Craig and Phil. Patricia was a devoted woman of Christian faith. She loved going to church and playing Bingo whenever she could.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Eula Mae Sullivan; and her loving husband of 62 years, Jim McCollom, Jr.

She is survived by her two sons, Craig McCollom (Juen) and Phil McCollom (Edie); three grandchildren, Michelle McCollom, Melissa Frankenberger (Nathan), and Jennifer Dillard (Joe); three great-grandchildren, Karly, Avery, and Baylor

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

Dog Days of Summer

Come out tomorrow to Butler Aquatic Center and eat some BBQ hotdogs with Butler Mayor Henry!

Obituary - Melvin "Monty" L. Crain

Melvin “Monty” L. Crain, age 67, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away at home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Monty was born in Wichita, Kansas on November 17, 1956 to Melvin L. Crain and Margaret M. (Clark) Crain. He obtained his GED and continued his education at DeVry University. Monty worked many years in construction around Independence, Kansas where he and his family lived for many years. 

He also volunteered much of his time and energy with the Louisburg Township Fire Department as EMS and a Firefighter. Monty was a proud member of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe, loved hunting, fishing, and when he could, spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Monty was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Margaret Crain; two brothers, Richard and Tom Crain; three sisters, Barbara Miller, Delores Miller, and Rita Ballew; son, Derek Crain; daughter in law, Lacy Crain; grandson, Damien Crain; and two granddaughters, Jade Crain and Cameron Wolford.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lynn Crain; son, Travis Crain (Mindy); daughter, Adrienne Edmonds; brothers, Lawrence “Butch” Crain (Maryann) and Gerald Crain (Dianne) sister, Judy Ballew; nine grandchildren, Blakley Crain, Jessica Pittenger (Ray), Kilik Crain, Mana Crain, Ebony Crain, Kyla Wolford (Dylan), Ella Wolford, Kamrin Crain, and Alexander Edmonds; and four great grandchildren, Bleu Roach, Dexter Perea, Anika Crain, and Danielle “Dani” Pittenger.

Graveside services will be held at Harrisonville Cemetary, Bolton, KS with date and time still to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, family is requesting memorials in Monty's name to Louisburg Township Rural Fire Departent or Eastern Shawnee Wellness Center Room.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri.

El Dorado Springs teen injured in Cedar County accident

On Friday August 9th around 11:47 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cedar County along with Cedar County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on HWY 32 around 1.5 miles west of Stockton, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occured when the west bound 2016 Ford F-150 driven by a 17 year old juvenile of  El Dorado Springs, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a sign, and overturned.

The juvenile sustained serious injuries and was transported by Cox Air care to Cox South for treatment. 

View crash report below: 

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240406558

Obituary - E. Leroy Lindahl

E. Leroy Lindahl, age 92, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully at Foxwood Springs Living Center on August 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Lord of Love Lutheran Church 8306 E 171st St, Belton, MO 64012. Visitation will be at 10 AM and the service at 11 AM. The inurnment will take place at Union Cemetery in Osage City, Kansas.

Leroy was born in Osage City, Kansas on August 9, 1931, the son of Oliver and Mary Lindahl. Leroy was a lifelong Lutheran and devoted much of his time and energy to the church throughout his life. The majority of his working life was spent as a small-appliance repairman for Montgomery Wards, which was well-suited for him as he was a natural-born tinkerer who could fix anything. In his spare time, he was an enthusiastic participant in many hobbies, including short-wave radio, travel (all 49 continental states and abroad), collecting (antique dishes, coins, stamps, newspaper mastheads), rock collecting, wood working, and story-telling. He was very proud of his Swedish heritage and enjoyed documenting family history and visiting and corresponding with relatives in Sweden.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Mary Lindahl; his first wife, Freda Lindahl; his second wife, Alice Lindahl; brothers, Paul Lindahl and Harry Lindahl; and sister, Elna Mae Lindahl.

He is survived by children, Roger Lindahl, Lee Lindahl (Joseph), Daniel Bowlin (Susan), Kevin Bowlin, and Debbi Homola (Michael); and 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made one of two ways.

The Fellowship of John Foundation at Living Center provides assistance to residents at Foxwood Springs residents who have outlived their resources. Checks can be made to FOJ Foundation and sent to:

Foxwood Springs
Fellowship of John Foundation
PO Box 701
Raymore, MO 64083

Donations can also be sent to his church:
Lord of Love Lutheran Church
8306 E 171st St
Belton, MO 64012

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

Obituary - Michael Dale Shrimplin

Michael Shrimplin, 64, Nevada, MO, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Mike was born on January 8, 1960, in Nevada, MO to Marion and Wanda (Harleman) Shrimplin. He married Penny Hammontree on March 22,

1997, at the United Methodist Church in Nevada. She survives of the home.

Mike grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1978. He worked for Lockwood Motor Supply for over 30 years in Ft. Scott before coming back to Nevada to open Car-Quest Auto Parts along with his partner, the late Jerry Brendlinger, and it has continued to operate for the past 16 years. Mike has been an avid bowler for over 40 years and has traveled across the country for many bowling tournaments. He also competed in tournament fishing, enjoyed turkey and deer hunting, and loved to golf. He attended dirt track races and was a proud sponsor of Morrow-Sheets Racing. Mike was a longtime member of the BPO Elks #564.

In addition to his wife, Penny, he is survived by three children, Christopher Shrimplin, Brandon Shrimplin, and Corey Clines; several grandchildren; his mother, Wanda Shrimplin, Nevada, MO; his sister, Sondra Ogle, Webb City, MO; father- and mother-in-law, Don & Marge Hammontree, Nevada, MO; brother-in-law, Joe Hammontree, Olathe, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Marion Shrimplin.

The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00p.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. The family suggests memorials to the Neal Center or the American Heart Association in care of Ferry Funeral Home.