Obituary - Howard "Carl" Francis

Howard "Carl" Francis, age 87, Blue Mound, Kansas passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. He was born on May 7, 1932 in Blue Mound, Kansas the son of Lonnie and Vesta Hopewell Francis. He graduated from Blue Mound High School. Carl worked at different jobs including factory work and truck driving. However, his love was farming. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, Norma and Marion. Carl is survived by his wife Ruby Francis, son, Bob Francis and a daughter, Diane McKinney.

Livestreaming of a Private Family Service will take place 10:30 am Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Individual Respects and Guest Registry can be made from 9 am to 5 pm Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial will be in the Sunny Slope Cemetery, Blue Mound. The family suggests contributions to St Jude Children's Hospital or Olson Frary Burkart VFW Post, c/o Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, P.O. Box J, Mound City, KS 66056. Friends and relatives are encouraged to leave condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Terry Wisdom

Terry Wisdom, 55 of Amoret, Missouri passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Cremation with private family graveside services to be held in State Line Cemetery, Trading Post, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wisdom family c/o Mullinax Funeral Home, (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Terry Allen Wisdom was born November 1, 1964 in Ottawa, Kansas to Claude and Betty Timblin Wisdom. He grew up in the Amoret, Missouri area and attended Miami School. Terry worked for Wade Quarries, Wisdom Construction, and Bell Management through the years. Terry enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, and fishing with his mother.

Terry was preceded in death by his father Claude Wisdom, both grandfathers, and one grandmother, along with many aunts and uncles. He is survived by his mother Betty Wisdom of Amoret, MO., two brothers, Edward Wisdom and wife Bianca of Clarksville, TN, and Michael Wisdom and wife Shellie of Amoret, MO., sisters, Teresa Burton of Mound City, KS., Julie Saker and husband David of Fort Scott, KS., Diane Meyer and husband George of Amoret, MO., grandmother, Evelyn Purdy of Foster, MO., daughters, Sunset Wisdom and Jamit Wisdom both of Monroe, GA. Two granddaughters, Brianna and Bella. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and extended family members.

Henry County, MO is reporting their first death related to Coronavirus

The Henry County Health Center stated the patient was a man in his seventies and was one of Missouri’s first positive cases of the virus that was reported on March 13.

The patient was initially hospitalized in Clinton, MO before being taken on March 8 to a hospital in Kansas where a specimen was collected for testing and where the patient died weeks later.

Local health department officials worked with the hospital in Clinton and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to identify close contacts of the patient to monitor for symptoms and contain the spread.

The patient was William “Al” Grimes who served as the Chairman for the Henry County Democratic Committee and was active in Democratic Clubs and campaigns through Missouri’s 4th Congressional District and was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. He ran for State Representative in Missouri’s 57th House District in 2014 and 2016.

“Henry County, MO would like to extend our sympathies and condolences to his entire family.

Ten other deaths have been reported in Missouri with a total of 838 reported positive cases as of Saturday, according to DHSS. The health department said it is possible that other circumstances caused or contributed to the deaths of these individuals. To date there are no other Positive Cases in Henry County, MO

Two Nevada teens injured in Vernon County Crash

On 3/27/20 around 5:50pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on CR 460 around 1 miles east of Nevada.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 17 year old Alayna G. Best of Nevada, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway and stuck a driveway embankment.

Alayna G. Best along with a passenger in her vehicle 18 year old Marissa D. Matthews of Nevada, Missouri both sustained minor injuries in this accident and both were transported by private vehicle to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The vehicle received moderate damages and it was towed from the scene of the accident by Garwood's Wrecker Service of Nevada.

Anyone seen this missing Miami County Kansas man?

Obituary - Anthony “Tony” J. McCullough

Anthony “Tony” J. McCullough, age 54, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

At this time a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Tony was born in Girard, Kansas on May 26, 1965 to Robert McCullough and Aileen (Zimmerman) McCullough. After graduating high school Tony furthered his education and created for himself a successful career as an electrician with the Local 124 IBEW over the past thirty-five years. In the summer of 1989, he was joined in marriage with his wife Ramona (Miner) on August 17th. Together they were blessed with two children, Toni and Nelson. For many years, Tony also belonged to the Engineering Operator Union 101. In life he most enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Aileen McCullough; brother Robert Dean McCullough; and sister Irma McCullough.

He is survived by his loving wife of over thirty years, Ramona McCullough; son Nelson Whillock (Amber); daughter Toni Vogel; brother Jess McCullough (Patti) of Wichita, Kansas; sister Kay Stephenson (Gary) of Atchison, Kansas; sister Pat McWilliam (Joe) of Paris, Texas; and five grandchildren, Riley, Xavier, Mikayla, Hunter, and Bailey.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

All park playgrounds now closed in Harrisonville

NOW: Harrisonville Parks and Recreation has closed all park playgrounds, the City Park Basketball Court, and the Skatepark, as we continue to combat the spread of COVID-19 and follow recommendations from the CDC and the Cass County Health Department.

We do still encourage the use of park trails, fishing lakes and open spaces, as you practice social distancing.

Update from the Linn County Kansas Health Department