Obituary - Jane W. Jones

Jane (Whitaker) Jones, formerly of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Foxwood Springs Senior Living Center in Raymore, Mo. She was born May 28, 1931 in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Homer Craig Whitaker and Ruby Lee (Sheperd) Whitaker.

Jane worked at various professional offices as an administrative assistant, among them was her family’s bank in Blairstown, Mo. She married Clyde Morris Jones, Jr., in Blairstown, Mo., on June 11, 1950. He preceded her in death in 1997.

She was a member of the St. Mathews Presbyterian Church, Grandview, Mo.; the United Methodist Church, Adrian, Mo., where she served as a Sunday School teacher; and the First Presbyterian Church, Clinton, Mo. She and Clyde lived in Drexel, Holden, Grandview, Adrian, Garden City and Clinton. While they were in Adrian, she was very instrumental in establishing the Veterans Memorial Park in the early 1970’s. She was a member of the Henry County Museum and the Grandview Jaycees. She was always instrumental in community support everywhere they lived.

Surviving are two daughters, Debbie Roth (Terry), Harrisonville, Mo., and Carla Bensinger (Jesse), Grove, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Roy Johnson (Michelle), Peculiar, Mo., and Maggie Johnson (Kenny), Platte City, Mo.; four great-grandchildren, Gunner Johnson, Caden Herron, Harper Jane Johnson and Sunny Johnson; brother-in-law, Tom Jones, Dallas, Texas; and one niece, Beverly Hocker, Lee’s Summit, Mo.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Val Jean Whitaker, Doyne Whitaker and Connie Whitaker.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2024 at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1111 W. Foxwood Drive, Raymore, Mo., 64083. Mrs. Jones will lie in state from noon to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Interment will be in the Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Mo. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Croix Hospice, and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Donates Ambulance to Clinton Technical School

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare recently donated a decommissioned ambulance to the Clinton Technical School for use as part of its Emergency Medical Technician program.

The emergency vehicle will offer students opportunities to develop hands-on healthcare skills and simulate real-world scenarios.

“By providing this ambulance to the Clinton Technical School for the training, we are investing in future healthcare providers,” said Amy Guynn, RN, Paramedic, Director of Ambulance Services at GVMH. “Practical, hands-on experience is invaluable in healthcare education, and we are proud to support their EMT program as it cultivates skilled and compassionate healthcare workers who will undoubtedly help make a difference in our communities.”

“We are grateful for our partnership with GVMH and are excited to put the ambulance to use to educate our students,” said Melissa Batusic, Director at Clinton Technical School. “The ambulance will allow students to develop skills and gain experience that will boost their proficiency and help them become more prepared to enter the workforce after graduation.”

City of Butler is in for a real treat with the new expansion of Udderly Nuts

The City of Butler is in for a real treat with the new expansion of Udderly Nuts - Butler. 

Talia and Stephen Miller gave me a sneak peek of the new store on the square and it is going to be wonderful. I can not wait until they open the doors to the public for everyone to see. ba

We as a community are very lucky to have them. I encourage everyone to support all our local businesses in town. We need them to strive and be successful for us to continue to grow and prosper as a community.

#supportlocal#supportsmallbusinessowners#supportlocalbusiness

Pleasant Hill man seriously injured in motorcycle crash

On Wednesday August 14th around 2:33 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with the Cass County Sheriff's Department responded to a motorcycle accident on MO-7 at Elliot RD.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occured when the north bound 1997 Custom Motorcycle driven by a 46 year old Richard A. Sauceda of Pleasant Hill, Missouri travelled off the right side of the roadway in a curve and struck a ditch.

Mr. Sauceda sustained serious injuries and was transported by Pleasant Hill Fire Department to Research Medical Center.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240414248

News from Hume Hornet Land

On August 5th, Janine Castillo was recognized as the rootEd Advisor of the Year at the 2024 rootEd Missouri Conference for the impact she has made working with our students. Congratulations, Janine!!

Obituary- Denise M. Johnston

Denise M. Johnston, of Raymore, Missouri, born on July 25, 1957, passed away peacefully at her home on August 14, 2024.

In the words of her loving husband, Dan.

“Denise Johnston passed away last night at our home. She was loved deeply. I loved her because she was beautiful inside and out. I love, because Denise was Denise. I love the entire world because I shared it with her. Denise was loved and will be missed by many.”

A celebration of Denise’s life will be held on a later date.

Obituary - Lawrence E. Tally

Lawrence E. Tally, 87, Nevada, MO, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home. Lawrence was an only child born to Ferman and Dorothy (Reasoner) Tally on June 3, 1937.

Lawrence attended Nevada High School and graduated in 1955. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the National Guard and was at Camp Clark in Nevada the duration of his enlistment that ended in 1964. While in the Guard, he knew that he wanted to be a farmer and started raising hogs and row crops with his dad. In the summer of 1962, he met and married his true love, Patricia Ann Nutt at the Milo Baptist Church. After their marriage they moved to their current homestead. Following his and Pat’s dreams, Lawrence started raising hogs and growing his farm. He continued to operate their farm until his retirement in 2020.

In the winter of 1967, Lawrence & Pat were blessed with a son, Brian. Lawrence and his family attended Milo Baptist Church where he was a deacon and served the Lord in every way that he could. In 1972, the family started attending the First Baptist Church in Nevada. He became a deacon at FBC and continued to serve there until his passing. In the spring of 2024, he was recognized and awarded the distinction of Deacon Emeritus for his many years of faithful service. Lawrence was preceded in death by his wife, Pat, on September 9, 2017.

Throughout his life, Lawrence held many titles. He was on the board of directors at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO, as well as a longtime school board member and president of the board for Nevada R-5 School district. Lawrence belonged to the Pork Producers of Missouri for several years while he was an independent hog producer. He and his family were selected as the 1978 American Royal family and recognized at the American Royal in Kansas City, MO.

Lawrence enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, but his greatest love was hanging out with the grandkids and attending their activities. He was an avid Chiefs fan. When Lawrence and Pat were younger, they enjoyed many boating and skiing trips at Stockton Lake.

Lawrence was a friend to everyone he met. He would visit people in their time of need and was always one to pray with them and to spread the gospel. It seemed as though he knew everybody, either through the farming community, the Pork Producers, the schools, or the church. He will be truly missed by all that knew him.

Survivors include one son Brian Tally (Kelly), Nevada, MO; his father-in-law, Bruce McKeithan (Freda), Overland Park, KS; grandchildren Brett Tally, Ft. Scott, KS, Chloe Baldwin (Zac), Lamar, MO, Austin Tally, Lamar, MO, Brandon Baldwin (Jordan), Nevada, MO, and Anica Urquidez (Gavin), Ft. Worth, TX; numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. In addition to his wife, Pat, he was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Lawrence Edward Tally; granddaughters, Kylie and Samantha Baldwin, and his mother-in-law, Jean McKeithan.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Nevada with Dr. Kevin Daugherty officiating. Interment will follow in Milo Cemetery, Milo, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00p.m., Monday, August 19, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church, Nevada, in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Drexel Police Department seeking public assistance

Drexel Police Department is seeking your assistance in identifying this individual regarding an incident at the Food Fair. 

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