Monday, November 17, 2025
Reminder: Harrisonville Board of Aldermen meeting tonight
Video of the meeting is available on the City’s YouTube channel. LINK >> https://bit.ly/3x0tFwY
Obituary - Kristina Joanne Goth
Kristina was born on January 6th, 1981 in Independence Missouri to her loving parents, Vivian Lee and David Eugene. She graduated from Clinton senior high with the class of 1999.
Krissy was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her, always laughing and ready for an adventure, if she really loved you, she'd spook you hiding around a corner or many would remember her spooky masks or tell you how she was “all knowing”. Her enriching spirit touched countless people in our community. Her sudden passing has left a deep void, and we are all struggling to come to terms with this loss.
Kristina was a devoted mother to two wonderful children, Josephyne Izabel and Memphis David, an exonerating grandmother “Glamma” to Sutton Joe. She loved them deeply, and her love helped shape them into the incredible kids they are today and her legacy will live with them and her grandchildren for all of time. Her family was her world, and she gave everything to ensure they felt loved and supported every day.
Kristina proceeded her beloved father David E. Goth and Brother Scott W. Shepard.
Leaving behind her mother, Vivian L. Goth, Sister, Michelle R. Goth, Daughter, Josephyne I. Pugh, Son, Memphis D.E. McNeely, Grandson, Sutton J. Mckinney, and her Partner Jason Greenwell.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
Obituary - Kenneth Harley Cummins
Kenny was baptized, confirmed and lived as a Missouri Synod, Lutheran.
In 1964, he married Connie Bailey, and from this union five sons were born. He later married Lawrie Strickland in 1973 and gained the daughter he always wanted. Later, he and Lawrie welcomed a son.
In his early years he sold pots and pans, ran Ken Cummins Motors in Clinton, MO. and later owned and operated Country Corner Mart in Coal, MO. He also sold DeKalb Seed. He and Tammy had two pets, Fuzz & Shawnee, that have since passed but left paw prints on their hearts. Kenny’s passions were flying his plane, fishing off his boat in Truman Lake and playing his guitar.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by an older sister, Karen L (Cummins) Burton in 1977.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy of the home, sister, Linda Norris (Bill), brother, Vic Mueller (Kathy), six sons, Rick (Sylvia), Randy, Scott, Craig (Renalta), Brian, Harley (Kelly), daughter Sheila Strickland. He was lovingly referred to as ‘dad’ by two of his grandchildren, Austin Strickland and Amanda (Strickland) James.
He leaves behind several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
Graveside services were held November 19, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Missouri.
Entertaining weekend ahead at the Bates County Museum
Thomas Turkay, an impresario, producer, and agent, is hosting his annual traditional Thanksgiving supper for his clients who have nowhere else to go. Amidst the holiday frivolity and celebration, Thomas Turkay exits stage left.
Seating for the show is at 6 o'clock, the show will begin at 7 o'clock. Please call the Bates County Museum at 660-679-0134 to purchase tickets. Prices are $60.00 with wine (two glasses) and $50.00 without wine.
Dinner includes a starter: Chef’s Selection of cold and hot appetizers
Salad Course: Caesar Salad and fresh bread
Main Course: Stuffed pork tenderloin with garlic mashed potatoes and balsamic Brussels sprouts or Beef bourguignon with garlic mashed potatoes
Dessert Course: Cookie butter cheesecake bars
Tea, water, and coffee will be provided.
Luna Umbra will provide wine and be on site for extra wine sales.
The Museum Minute: Good deed turns tragic
Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of November 19
1880 The Warsaw Times prints "Five months ago Rich Hill had no existence, but today it boasts 250 buildings, many the models of taste and beauty."
1881 The Bates CO Record newspaper reports that not only is Butler going to have electric lights, but soon a line of street cars running from the depot to the square.
1887 Late at night, 22 year old Simeon Wadell sees flames coming from the roof of the John Redford home and desperately tries to get the owners attention to no avail. He then crashes though the door only to be shot dead due to the owner not knowing the house was on fire, and thinking it was an intruder.
1896 A neighboring newspaper article reports that W.J. Baxter if making arrangements for a paper in Foster, which is known as a "newspaper graveyard. He prints it, but it lasts a very short time.
1912 Tom Grimsley & C.A. Wall bring a wagon load of pecans to Butler and receive $265. They estimate they had a ton of nuts.
1978 The new Masonic building is dedicated, Adrian.
1979 Mary Keas opens Mary's Restaurant, US 71 & Pine st.,formerly Dukes Tastee Freez, Butler (former Casey's location).
1994 In triple overtime, the Miller Cardinals defeat the Adrian Blackhawks 18 to 15 in semi-final play on the Adrian muddy gridiron.
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