Obituary - Garry Gene Jenkins

Garry Gene Jenkins, 83, Richards, MO passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 in Richards. Garry was born March 28, 1942 in Nevada, MO to Harry Everett and Virginia Lee (Vohs) Jenkins. He married Dorothy Frye, and she preceded him in death on December 30, 1994, he then married Ada Haner, and she preceded him in death on March 18,, 2019, he later married Charlene Jenkins, and she survives of the home.

     Garry was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1960. Following high school, he moved to Springfield with his family where they lived for five years before returning to Nevada. Garry worked as a lineman for Mo Public Service for several years and was also a logger for several years with his son “Skip”. He then went on to become a self-employed over the road trucker, an occupation that served him for 40+ years.  Garry was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Nevada.

     In addition to his wife Charlene he is survived by his children, Leslie Ann Smith (Walter), Carthage, Skip Jenkins (Sherry), Nevada, John Jenkins, Richards, and Russ Jenkins (Barbara), Moundville; three grandchildren, Jake Hand (Jenny), Carthage, Vanessa Howell (Trevor), Nevada, and Jesse Jenkins (Kelly), Nevada; two great-grandchildren, Ian and Isabelle Howell; a brother, Mike Jenkins (Mary), Sheldon; a sister, Pat McClellan, Nevada; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jim Jenkins, and Johnny Jenkins; and two grandson, Cody Jenkins, and Walter Smith, Jr.

     Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Nevada. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.

     Memorials are suggested in his name to the Seventh Day Adventist Church Missionary Fund c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Michelle R. Moore

Michelle R. Moore was born in Guam on July 18, 1968, the daughter of Darrel A. and Teen Alice (Gregory) Goth. She passed from this life September 24, 2025, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri.

Michelle grew up in the Germantown, Missouri area graduating from Montrose High School in May of 1986. On October 11, 1986, Michelle was united in marriage to Kevin S. Moore at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose. To this union two children were born, Scott and Mickaela.

After high school, Michelle began a career of caring for the elderly at Appleton City Manor. She worked her way up to CNA and then to Med Tech before changing jobs to West Central Action Agency and then Four Seasons In-Home Care where she was the supervisor for in-home aides. Michelle enjoyed helping people and caring for them. She later took a job working at AC Health Clinic for Dr. Glen Reed. Her focus changed entirely as she began working at Community First Bank as a teller. She was able to spend more time at home being wife and mother to her two children.

Michelle now was able to spend time in her flower garden too. She very much liked eating out with her family, and was a dog lover at heart, enjoying her two dogs Bingo and Luna.

Preceding Michelle in death were her parents; her son Scott; her maternal grandparents Pauline and Paul Goth; and her mother and father-in-law Dot and Charley Moore. Survivors include her husband of almost 39 years, Kevin; her daughter Mickaela Sebree and husband Zach; her sisters-in-law, Bev Carter (Jim), and Barb Moore; her aunts: Beverly Munsterman (Gary), Paula Evans (Jim), Maxine Beavers and Germaine Wilson; several cousins, family members and many friends.

The family requests any memorial donations be made to Michelle Moore Love Fund. There is an account set up at Community First Bank in Appleton City, Missouri, or memorials may be left at Hill & Son Funeral Home.

Obituary - Virginia Lee Thomas

Virginia Lee Thomas, 90, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, surrounded by her immediate family and under the care of One Community Hospice. A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Private inurment services will take place at a later date at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions are suggested to Harrisonville United Methodist Church in Virginia's name.

Virginia was born on September 17, 1935, the only child of Lee and Edith (Williams) Hammonds in Harrisonville, where she spent her entire life. A proud graduate of Harrisonville High School's Class of 1953, she dedicated 75 years to her profession in accounting and tax preparation, bringing her expertise and friendly demeanor to many in her community. Her marriage to Billy K. Thomas on June 18, 1955, marked the beginning of a loving partnership and a beautiful family, including her sons, Keith and Kevin, who were her pride and joy.

A dedicated grandmother and great-grandmother, Virginia cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, showering them with love and affection. Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her family; she was deeply active in the Harrisonville United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir from an early age and enjoyed being part of the United Women’s Faith Group.

Virginia is preceded in death by her parents; her spouse, Billy K. Thomas; and her son, Keith Thomas. She is survived by her son, Kevin (Jennifer) Thomas; her daughter-in-law, Teresa Thomas; her five grandchildren: Jason Lee (Stephanie) Thomas, Justin Dane (Abbey) Thomas, Jeremy Keith (Amber) Thomas, Juliann Nicole Thomas, and Sarah Ashton (Angel) Thomas; and her 11 great-grandchildren: Jayden, Jet, Ethan, Evan, Jagger, Gunner, Gavin, Jasper, Gianna, Gracie, & Gentry.

Mild weather on tap

 

Where we are - and where we're headed.

Man, it's pretty tough to describe the same forecast day after day. . . pretty much a repeat of yesterday today. . . and tomorrow. . .

Mid to upper 80's today with some broken clouds approaching from the west. Really dry air over us though, so don't count on an abundance of cloud cover.

Have a great day-

-Greg@660weather

Obituary - Evelyn Dunlap

Funeral services for Evelyn V. Dunlap of Butler, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.  Visitation 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, October 3 at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Happy Hill Church of God.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Evelyn Verie Dunlap, age 90 of Butler, Missouri departed this life on September 26, 2025 just three days prior to her 91st birthday.  She was born September 29, 1934 to William John and Polly Philipine Diehl Fennewald near Pleasant Gap, Missouri.

Evelyn leaves to morn her passing a son, Ronald Dean Dunlap and wife Debbie of Butler, Missouri; son-in-law, Philip Schapeler of Butler, Missouri; five grandchildren that she loved, Mandy Dunlap of Butler, Missouri, Mark Schapeler of Butler, Missouri, Matthew Schapeler of Lathrop, Missouri, Jeffrey Dunlap and wife Christy of Butler, Missouri and Monte Schapeler of Butler Missouri; seven great-grandchildren, Andrew Clutter, Nicholas Clutter, Jaxon Dunlap, Molly Kate Dunlap, Adrienne Kimball and husband Carl, Kennedy Green and husband Hunter, and Grant Griffin; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, William and Polly Fennewald; her loving husband, Alton Dunlap in 1998, a daughter, Judy Schapeler in 2020; a sister, Areta Schapeler; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.  Evelyn will be sadly missed by those who loved her.

VCSO recovers stolen vehicle

On September 28th at approximately 11:00 am The Vernon County Sheriffs Office was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the Metz area. After deputies arrived it was determined that the vehicle was a stolen vehicle from a previous case which Nevada Police were working.

It was reported to deputies on scene that the 2 individuals driving, crashed into a tree and fled on foot.

Deputies were able to make contact with the individuals and placed them in custody. The 2 individuals were transported to Nevada Police for questioning. Both individuals names will not be released do to the fact they are juveniles . Both juveniles were transferred to the custodial authority of the Juvenile office.

This is a prime example of what can be accomplished working with all agencies! Sheriff Buehler explained.

Courtesy Vernon County Sheriff's Office

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