Obituary - Karla Hader

Karla Suzanne Hader, age 80, of Nevada, MO passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in Nevada, MO.  Karla was born February 25, 1945, and lived in Kansas City, before moving to Nevada, MO in 2007. 

     Karla was a lifelong student, who had taken college courses for 30 years, because she enjoyed learning.  She researched her genealogy back to the year 900 AD.  Karla was a world traveler and had learned to fly a Cessna airplane. She also supported a Big Cat Rescue facility by donating to the care of the animals. In her younger years, Karla worked at the perfume counter in a department store in Kansas City.

     As an only child, and having no living relatives, her close friend Nicole Colopy had taken good care of her for several years and will miss her dearly.

Courtesy Ferry Funeral Home

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No bond following Cass County arrest

Yesterday around 3:15 p.m., a Cass County deputy attempted to conduct a vehicle stop and the vehicle fled as it headed southbound on I-49 near Mile Marker 171 in the area of 195th St.

The vehicle came to a stop in rural Pleasant Hill near E Hubach Hill Rd. and S State Route 291. The suspect fled on foot and was later taken into custody by deputies.

The driver of the vehicle has been identified as 45-year-old Brian Dahmer of Pleasant Hill.

During a subsequent search of the vehicle, deputies found a large amount of cash along with drug paraphernalia and suspected narcotics. Dahmer has been charged with Aggravated Fleeing a Stop or Detention (D Felony) and Operating a Motor Vehicle in Careless or Imprudent Manner (B Misdemeanor).

He’s currently being held at the Cass County Jail with no bond allowed.

Obituary - Lois Johnson

Lois Ann Baldrige Johnson, 86, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called home on September 10, 2025, at her residence in Louisburg, Kansas. Cremation with private family memorial services to be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Lois was born on November 19, 1938, in Coffeyville, Kansas, she graced the lives of many with her unwavering spirit and boundless love. Her life, spanning 86 years, was a testament to resilience, compassion, and an enduring dedication to her family.

Lois was the cherished daughter of Charley Howard Baldridge and Helen Florence McLaughlin. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, who instilled in her the values of kindness and hard work that she carried throughout her life. Lois attended the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas, where she formed friendships that would last a lifetime and fostered a strong sense of community and belonging.

In her early years, Lois found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She married for 19 years, during which time she was blessed with six wonderful children: Shirley Tripp and her husband Dennis of Claremore, OK; Sandra Huey and her husband Bob of Pleasant Valley, MO; Sallie Jester and her husband Jack of Louisburg, KS; Stuart Johnson and his wife Lyne Tumlinson of Lawrence, KS; Stephen Johnson and his wife Sheila Montgomery of Lawrence, KS; and Stacy Johnson and her wife Kristen Sandell of Kyle, TX.

Lois’s legacy is carried on by her 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Each of them holds a special place in her heart, and she in theirs, as they reflect on the countless memories made throughout the years.

Lois Ann Baldrige Johnson will be profoundly missed but cherished in the hearts of her family and friends. Her life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, faith, and the unwavering strength that she shared with everyone fortunate enough to cross her path. As we say goodbye, we hold tight to the memories and the legacy of love she leaves behind.

Obituary - Donna Murphy

Donna Mae “Donut” Murphy, 69, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 9, 2025, after a short battle with cancer at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Cremation with services pending at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Donna was born on March 1, 1956, in Butler, Missouri, to Donald Scofield and Goldie Butler. She grew up in a loving family and carried that same love and warmth throughout her life.

She is survived by her children, Dustin (Whitney) Miller and Jennifer (Luis) Sandres; siblings Shane Scofield, Susan Wheeler, and Melissa Bedell; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Scofield and Goldie Butler; her son, Anthony Williamson; her brother, Steve Scofield; and her sister, Melinda Lloyd.

Donna spent her career as a dental assistant, where she cared deeply for her patients and colleagues. After retiring, she continued her life of service by volunteering for years at Hope Faith Ministries in Kansas City, where she helped provide critical services and support to individuals experiencing homelessness and at-risk members of the community, empowering them to work toward self-sufficiency and independence.

Family was at the heart of Donna’s world. She loved nothing more than spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed crocheting, bowling, cooking, and taking pictures of her family—capturing memories that will be treasured for generations.

Donna, affectionately known as “Donut,” was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was marked by love, compassion, and an unwavering faith in God. Her passing has left a void in the hearts of her family, friends, and the many others whose lives were touched by her. We ask that you remember her not for the way her life ended, but for the way it was lived—and for the profound impact it had on all who were blessed to know her.

Those who knew Donna will remember her for her infectious smile and overwhelming laughter, as well as her unwavering commitment to spreading love and kindness to everyone she encountered. She had a rare gift for making others smile and laugh, leaving a lasting impact on all who crossed her path.

Remember me when I am gone

But not with sorrow, pain and grief

Think of me as a turning leaf

That in the winter falls from its branch

To be born again in spring

And live forever in your heart

Obituary - Morgan Wakefield

Morgan Leon Wakefield, age 29, Mound City, Kansas passed away as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.  

Memorial service will be held 10 am Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Mound City Christian Church.  Burial will be in the Curry Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Monday, September 15 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City Chapel.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Christian Church Youth Group.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  

Obituary - Shirley E. Dillon

Shirley E. Dillon, 95, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment to follow at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Silent Unity, 1901 NW Blue Pkwy, Unity Village, MO 64065.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.