Obituary - Scott Owen McMurphy

Scott McMurphy, 60 of Butler, Missouri passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday, July 2, 2021 also at the funeral home. Cremation will follow services with a family inurnment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the McMurphy family c/o Mullinax Funeral Home. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Scott Owen McMurphy was born August 2, 1960 in Butler, Missouri to Lester and Norvella Crist McMurphy. He was a 1978 graduate of Butler High School and very much enjoyed his career with Max Motors. Scott was known to be a hard worker, but in his off time he enjoyed to hunt and fish. Scott’s greatest love was time spent with his children and especially his grandchildren.

Scott was preceded in death by his parents and ex-wife Marcia McMurphy. He is survived by his fiancé Michelle Triebel and her children, Haylee, Bryce, and Dylan, by his son Taylor McMurphy and wife Gina, along with their children, Lilah, James, and Korrina, by his daughter Jennifer McMurphy and her kids, Bradley and Brayden, his daughter Ashley McMurphy and her children Kenyon and Rayah, and daughter Rylea McMurphy. He also leaves behind his sister Susan Winters and husband Christopher.

Don’t Let Bad Decisions Define You

Don’t Let Bad Decisions Define You

Make smart travel choices this summer

JEFFERSON CITY – The Fourth of July can be one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to crashes caused by substance-impaired drivers, excessive speeds, and distracted drivers. Alcohol, illegal drugs and even over-the-counter drugs can cause impairment. To help deter these dangerous driving behaviors, local law enforcement will be out in full force July 1-5 with increased efforts to stop impaired drivers. No warnings. No excuses. If you drive impaired, you will be arrested. Don’t risk losing your independence by choosing to drive under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Often, people have a hard time recuperating financially from the cost of an impaired-driving arrest or the crash itself. Violators risk killing or harming others, face jail time, the loss of their driver licenses, higher insurance rates and dozens of other unanticipated expenses from attorney fees, fines and court costs, car towing and repairs, and lost time at work.

In 2020, there were 14 people killed and 55 people seriously injured in Missouri traffic crashes over the July Fourth holiday. Of the 69 people killed or injured, seven were involved in a crash where there was at least one substance-impaired driver, 26 where there was a speeding driver and two were involved in a crash where there was a distracted driver.

The Fourth of July falls within the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” which spans the summer travel season between Memorial Day and Labor Day. “This is historically a deadly time on our nation's roadways,” said Nicole Hood, MoDOT state highway safety and traffic engineer. “Preliminary reports show that during last year's ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’ there were 368 fatalities and 1,722 serious injuries on Missouri roadways. We are hopeful for better results during 2021 as we strive for the ultimate goal of zero fatalities on our roadways.”

MoDOT continues to work toward a goal of zero roadway fatalities and urges all who travel in and around the Show-Me State this summer to buckle up, put the cellphone down, slow down and never drive while impaired. Whether driving through a work zone, sharing the road with motorcyclists or cruising around city streets with pedestrians in the area, slowing down and paying attention can help save lives.

For more information on Missouri’s new strategic highway safety plan, Show-Me Zero, and how everyone can participate, visit www.savemolives.com.

Governor Parson Signs Four Bills Into Law

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – This afternoon, Governor Mike Parson signed four additional bills into law. 

SB 36 - Capitol Complex Tax Credit: 

Creates a $10 million tax credit to be used for rehabilitation or renovation of buildings in the Capitol Complex. 

SB 57 - Funding for Criminal Behavior Deterrence: 

Creates the Economic Distress Zone Fund which provides funding to nonprofits that focus on deterring crime in high crime areas of the state. It also creates the Critical Incident Stress Management Program to assist officers with stress and trauma.

HB 402 - Relating to Lottery Winners:

Prohibits the Lottery Commission from publishing a winner's name unless they have written permission from the winner. 

SB 71 - Civil Proceedings:

Allows parents, guardians, and juvenile officers to appeal child placement decisions, allows modifications to custody agreements to include grandparent's visitation rights, and modifies the definition of stalking to include newer technologies like social media. 

SB 71 also allows courts to grant protective orders to prevent someone from committing or threatening abuse against a pet and allows protection orders to be extended up to ten years under certain conditions.

Obituary - Glenna Marie Allen

Glenna Marie Allen, age 66, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 27, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.

Glenna was born in Warrensburg, Missouri on October 27, 1954 to Billy J. Webb and Lillian M. (Gregory) Webb. In life Glenna gave her time freely to others through volunteer work. She also enjoyed knitting, putting together puzzles and loved dogs.

Glenna was preceded in death by her loving husband Fred Allen; parents, Billy and Lillian Webb; son James Flannery; and brother Bob Webb.

She leaves behind her two daughters, Diane Willits and Cherie Willits; stepfather, Billy Zumalt; brother Johnny Zumalt; sister in law, Michelle Webb; two grandchildren, Kody Willits and Trisha Andries; and great grandson, Cayson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to HELP Humane, 17122 Bel-Ray Pl., Belton, Missouri 64012.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Missouri State Senator Rick Brattin speaking tonight in Cass County

Tonight, come and hear Missouri State Senator Rick Brattin speak about current state and federal topics and what he’s doing to push back against the liberal agenda and how you can help!

Benefit Auction for Owen Westhusing

On June, 27, 17 year old Owen Westhusing was involved in a truck accident north of Montrose. He was life-flighted from the scene to Children’s Mercy in Kansas City. The accident caused multiple injuries including; broken pelvis on both sides, two neck fractures, broken scapula, concussion, deep laceration on his foot exposing the bone and tendon, extreme road rash, abrasions and bruising. On June, 28 Owen had surgery on his ankle and pelvis to repair the damage. Another surgery is scheduled for Thursday, July 1st to repair damage done to tendons in his foot. Due to the exposure of the bone and tendon in his foot, he will also be facing skin grafts and major reconstructive surgeries. Owen is facing months in a wheelchair.

While Owens injuries are extensive, they could have been much worse. We are so thankful that our God had his hand over him through the accident. We are also so thankful for the many people who have prayed for Owen. Owens journey is not over and he still needs all the prayers he can get.

MO-KAN Livestock Market has been honored to market the Westhusing family cattle for the last 20+ years. On July 8th, MO-KAN Livestock Market in Butler, MO will be having a benefit auction. All proceeds will go towards Owens medical expenses. If you would like to donate something for the benefit auction, contact MO-KAN Livestock Market Office at 660-679-6535 or Drea (Westhusing) Brawley at 417-773-0049. If would like to make a monetary donation, read the information below.

In order to avoid the fees GoFundMe and PayPal charge, we have decided to set up a Venmo account in care of Nick and Crystal Westhusing. To donate via Venmo, send your money to the username Owen-Westhusing. For those without access to Venmo, an account has been set up at Montrose Savings Bank. There isn’t a donation that is too big or too small, they are all appreciated the same. If you do not wish to donate, a prayer is worth just as much and so much more!

Owens family cannot thank everyone enough for all the prayers. His journey is not over yet and he still needs all the prayers he can get!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sh/sauwASC/OwensMedicalExpenses?fbclid=IwAR0IT12CSyMRaBwSCKEqmVJ6FKpbVqTqUhPyleadMxmJEbgRLsdD-N7nSKU

Oklahoma man injured in Vernon County Crash

On June 29th around 7:20 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident in the southbound lanes of I-49 near the Nevada city limit.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2001 Jaguar driven by 20 year old Eduardo Meza of Muldrow, Oklahoma ran off the roadway and struck several trees.

Mr. Meza sustained moderate injuries in this accident and he was transported by Life Flight to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by TCB Tow of Nevada.

Obituary - Josephine Mae Hetzke

Josephine Mae Hetzke, age 87, Mound City, Kansas passed away on Monday June 28, 2021. She was born on August 14, 1933 in Waterville, Kansas the daughter of William and Hulda Kneemeyer Smith. She was united in marriage to Arthur Hetzke on April 10, 1960 in Blue Rapids, Kansas at the Baptist Church. Josephine was a member of the Mound City Christian Church. She was an accomplished quilter, having quilts all over the United States and several foreign countries. She enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, and ten siblings, Edmund, Ben, Ivan, Clarence, Elsie, Verona, Florine, Esther, Julia and Wilma. Josephine is survived by her husband, Arthur, four daughters, Nancy Hetzke, Nanette Knight, Amy Macomber(Jerry), and Sally Orth(Robert, Jr), and four grandchildren, Brian, Mark and Sean Macomber and Gabrielle Orth.

Funeral service will be 10 am Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial in the Richland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday July 6 at the Mound City Chapel. Contributions are suggested to Concern, Inc, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, KS 66056. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.