Obituary - David T. Staniec

David T. Staniec was born December 23, 1952 passed away April 15th, 2026 at Prairie Wind Senior Living in Berryton, KS at the age of 73.

He is survived by his 3 children, David (Cande) Staniec, Michael Staniec, Stephanie (Tony) Boyden, 8 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren. Per David's request he has been cremated.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements:  Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.  

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Obituary - Bruce Jeffries

Bruce Wayne Jeffries, 71, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at his home in Sheldon, MO, following a lengthy illness. Bruce was born July 24, 1954, in Nevada, MO, to John Martin and Florence “Irene” (Richards) Jeffries. On June 6, 1992, he was united in marriage to Karen L. Nordyke in Sheldon, and she survives of the home.

Bruce was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada High School. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War from 1971-1972. Following his return to Nevada he worked in landscaping, at May’s Flowers, Ramey’s Deli, on an oil rig in Oklahoma, modeling in Hawaii, and he drove a truck for more than 50 years retiring from Johnson Baker in 2021. His memberships included Eagles Aerie #3770, and the American Legion in Stockton.

In addition to his wife Karen, he is survived by a son, David Dickson, Nevada, MO; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Billy Jeffries (Nancy), Nevada, and Steve Jeffries, Nevada; two sisters, Sheila Griffin, Nevada, and Cindy Vandenburg (Mike), Richards; mother-in-law, Mary Buckner, Sheldon; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Amanda Eldridge; father-in-law, Raymond Buckner; and a nephew, Justin Byram.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Dr. Jerod Lamb officiating. Interment will follow with Military Funeral Honors in Olive Branch Cemetery in Milo, MO. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested to the Family c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

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Obituary - Maxon Scott Senkevech

Maxon Scott Senkevech, 52, Deerfield, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Scott was born May 22, 1973, in Nevada to Maxon Ray and Judith (Shields) Senkevech. He married Angela Dawn Senkevech in June of 2017, and she survives.

     Scott was raised in Deerfield and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1991. Throughout his life, Scott farmed and raised cattle with his dad and brother.  In addition, he was a heavy equipment operator and ran an excavator for T.J. Farrell. Scott enjoyed hunting deer, turkey, and mushrooms.

     In addition to Angie, he is survived by his children, Jordawn Leer (Payton), Bronaugh, and Kori Davis (Lauren), Nevada; four grandchildren, Greyson, Kyler, Tayten, and Scottie; one brother, Justin Senkevech (Bridgett), Bronaugh; and two nieces, Icysis, and Laken. Also surviving is Tom and Connie Leatherman, Deerfield, and J.R. Cooper, Richards. He is preceded in death by his parents; uncle, Tom Senkevech; and a sister, Raeann Cannifax.

     Visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Shiloh Cemetery in Barton County with Pastor Roger Beach officiating.

     Memorials are suggested in his name to Vernon County Cancer Relief c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

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Obituary - Elton Crust

Elton Crust, 91, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

On Oct. 3, 1934, Elton was born in Bates County, Missouri, to Don and Marie Crust. He lost his mother when he was 3 years old. A number of family members including aunts and uncles helped to care for him while he was young. After his dad remarried, Elton gained three brothers: Ronnie, Bud and Billy.

Elton attended several country schools and Harrisonville High School. He spent his adult life working as a farmer and raised cattle, sorghum, soybeans and wheat. He farmed with his dad until his dad retired. Elton also operated a farm of his own until his retirement.

Elton married Dorothy Orr in 1955. They had two children: Marie and D.L. For most of their marriage, they lived on the farm north of Harrisonville. He lost Dorothy to cancer in 1984. Later, he married Elda Mae Bledsoe in 1987. He helped Elda with her dog breeding business. He lost Elda to Alzheimer’s in 2010.

He enjoyed square dancing, playing cards and marbles, visiting with family and friends and attending services at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. With some of his stepchildren, he traveled to Ireland and Alaska and enjoyed the travel very much.

In 2017, Elton was diagnosed with kidney failure. He had dialysis treatments for more than eight years. He continued to drive until he broke his arm in 2022, and he happily was able to live at home until a recent hospital stay.

Elton’s family finds comfort in Elton being in heaven now and his pain and sorrow being gone. He will be missed by his surviving family: daughter Marie Roach and her husband, Mickey; son D.L. Crust and his wife, Arrin; granddaughter Alice Roach; granddaughter Danielle Hemme and her husband, Alex; grandson Aaron Crust and his wife, Kelly; grandson Jacob Crust and his wife, Crystal; great-grandchildren Asher, Sutton, Hudson, Gatlin, Quinn, Weston and Eloise; stepchildren Mitzi, William, Karen, Deanna and Lynette and their children and grandchildren; his brothers, Ronnie Crust, Bud Crust and Billy Crust; and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Craig Bledsoe.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 1300 Lexington Road, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080. The family will receive friends during a visitation from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial will be at the Garden City Cemetery in Garden City, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or Garden City Cemetery and sent in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

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Obituary - Theron H. Deshazer

Theron H. Deshazer, 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Crown Care in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.


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Gas leak in the 500 block of N. Main st in Butler

Emergency crews as well as technicians from Liberty Utilities are in route to 503 N. Main street in Butler on a report of a gas leak in the back yard of the residence. Use caution or avoid the area altogether until crews can make repairs.

UPDATE The area is reported as all  clear.


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Correction regarding date on this week's News-Review newspaper

CORRECTION the front page of the News-Review newspaper incorrectly shows April 15, when in fact it is the April 22 edition which is indicated on all other pages. If it's got a picture of a tornado on the front page, it's this week's paper! Our apologies!!!


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High winds likely tomorrow

Here are the specific threats broken down for tomorrow.

The area looks well capped throughout the afternoon. Assuming it holds, looks like storms won't break through early & ahead of the front this time.

So along the cold front, we'd be looking for lines & bowing segments.

This usually makes the predominant threat WIND.

-Greg@660weather

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