Obituary - Clinton Eugene Williams

Clinton Eugene Williams, age 47, Blue Mound, Kansas passed away Monday, July 6, 2026. He was born on May 4, 1979, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Donald and Judy McCollam Williams. He graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School in the Class of 1997. He enjoyed fishing, coaching his daughters, watching football, and tinkering with his truck. He also liked being outdoors, farming and ranching. Clinton is survived by his three daughters, Jacey, Emrey, and Aven Williams, his wife, Robin Williams, his mother, Judy Maus and husband, Ron, his father, Don Williams, two sisters, Stacey Marcum and husband Jim, and Lisa Thackery and husband Doug, and five nephews, Derek, Devin, Grant, and Gabe Marcum, and Sam Thackery.

A memorial service will be held 11 am Friday, July 24, 2026 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial will be 1:30 pm Friday, July 24, at Fort Scott National Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, July 23, at the Schneider Funeral Home Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Care to Share. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

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Obituary - Ann Elizabeth Quaintance

Ann Elizabeth Quaintance, 72, died Friday, July 3, 2026 at Richmond Healthcare & Rehabilitation after a lengthy health battle. Ann was born on January 31, 1954 in Garnett, Kansas to Donald and Phyllis (Singer) Quaintance. After Ann graduated from High School she attended Emporia State University where she graduated with a Bachelor's of Education. She taught school for one year and then went back to school at Kansas State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. Ann opened her own greenhouse, Jeremiah Farms, in Cherryvale, Kansas until a horrific car accident confined her to a wheelchair. But Ann was a hard worker and even in a wheelchair worked 15 years for Walmart.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Steve Quaintance. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Valli Quaintance and her children Cole and Camille and their families; and a host of cousins.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Centerville Cemetery, Centerville, Kansas. The family suggests memorial contributions to Centerville Cemetery, in care of Schneider Funeral Home, 319 Chestnut, Mound City, KS 66056. 

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Obituary - Edward "Eddie" Aaron Schultz Jr.

Edward "Eddie" Aaron Schultz Jr., age 41 of Centerville, Kansas passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 as the result of an automobile accident.  He was born the son of Edward Sr. and Melody Masuch Schultz on September 10, 1984 in Kansas City, Kansas.  Eddie enjoyed shooting, going fishing and hunting, going on canoe float trips and most of all his family.  Eddie is survived by his mother, a daughter, Hayley Schultz, two sons, Eddie Ethan Schultz and Hunter Talley, and two brothers, Charles Schultz and Bradley Schultz.

There will be a Celebration of Life held at a later date.

Courtesy Schneider Funeral Home

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Obituary - Donna Mae Bolser

Donna Mae Bolser, 84, Nevada, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at her home in Nevada. Donna was born in Russell, KS to Henry Kerbs, Jr. and Verna (Margheim) Kerbs. She was united in marriage to Jerry A. Bolser on May 8, 1982, in Nevada and he survives of the home.

Donna attended school in Bronaugh and graduated from Bronaugh High School in 1960. Throughout her life Donna worked in bookkeeping and from 1980 – 1993 she worked in the accounting department of Fram in Nevada until her retirement. She attended First Christian Church in Elkton, MO. Donna enjoyed gardening, watching her favorite soap opera “The Young and the Restless”, playing and watching tennis on TV, and attending flea markets and garage sales.

In addition to her husband Jerry, she is survived by her children: Sandra Coyle (Mike), Ocala, FL, Christina McAllister (Tony Overcash), Nevada, Mike Bolser (Amanda), Rich Hill, MO; Jared Bolser, Rich Hill; grandchildren, Shae Coyle, Ashleigh Coyle, Tori Jones and her son Theo Fenger, Sabin Bolser, Sage Bolser, Salym Bolser, Jordan Bolser, Cody Bolser, Kylee Bolser, Hunter Bolser, and Tracker Bolser; a brother, Bob Kerbs (Deanna), Nevada; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Tommy Kerbs, and Larry Kerbs; and a sister, Beverly Millman.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Clifford Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in her name to the American Heart Association c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

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Obituary - Thomas Joyce

Thomas Richard Joyce, 85, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at KC Hospice House. Services will be held at a later date.

Courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home


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This Helps Lower Your Risk of Summer Sports Injuries

Here are 9 tips that make it less likely you’ll get hurt while playing your favorite sports.

There’s something about summer that makes people want to move more. Neighborhood basketball courts stay busy late into the evening, families head out for bike rides after dinner and weekend softball games and pickleball matches fill local parks. But along with all that activity comes a higher chance of getting hurt.

Every summer, doctors see more sprains, pulled muscles and overuse injuries from people jumping into activities too quickly or pushing themselves harder than their bodies are ready for. The good news is that many of these injuries can be prevented by adopting a few simple habits.

Here are some ways to help lower your risk of summer sports injuries:

1. Ease into activity slowly. A lot of injuries happen when people try to do too much too fast. If you haven’t played a sport or exercised regularly in a while, start slowly and build up your time and intensity over several weeks.
2. Strength train regularly. Strong muscles help support and protect your joints. Exercises that strengthen the legs, core and shoulders may help lower the risk of strains, knee injuries and unexpected injuries.
3. Work on flexibility and balance. Stretching regularly and doing balance exercises may improve stability and coordination, which can help prevent falls and twisted ankles.
4. Warm up before you start moving. It can be tempting to jump right into a game or workout, especially when you’re short on time. But cold muscles are more likely to get strained or pulled. Spend five to ten minutes walking or jogging lightly before playing sports or exercising.
5. Wear the right shoes and safety gear. Ankle sprains are one of the most common summer sports injuries, especially during activities like basketball, pickleball and soccer. Supportive shoes that fit well (and are tied tightly!) can help protect your feet and ankles. Helmets, pads, mouthguards and other protective gear are also important for biking, skateboarding and contact sports.
6. Pay attention to the playing surface. Uneven grass, wet pavement or loose gravel can lead to falls and twisted ankles. Take a quick look at the area before you start playing.
7. Stay hydrated in the heat. Hot weather can wear your body down faster than you realize. When you become dehydrated, you may feel weak, dizzy or less coordinated, which can increase your risk or falls and injuries. Drink water before, during and after activity, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
8. Don’t ignore pain. A lot of people try to push through pain, but pain is often your body’s warning sign that something is wrong. Continuing to play through it can make a minor injury much worse. Stop and rest if you notice swelling, sharp pain or trouble moving normally.
9. Take breaks when you need them. Overuse injuries can happen when the same muscles and joints are stressed over and over without enough recovery time. Problems like tennis elbow, swimmer’s shoulder and shin splints are especially common during the summer.

Summer sports and outdoor activities are a great way to stay healthy and have fun. By taking a few extra precautions, you can lower the risk of injury so you can spend more time being active and on your game.

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Lymes Disease- what you need to know

Ellett Memorial Hospital is continuing our tick education series this week with: Lyme Disease - What You Need to Know!

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted through the bite of infected blacklegged (deer) ticks. It is highly curable with early antibiotic treatment, but can lead to long-term health issues if left untreated.

Transmission:

Ticks need to be attached for >24 hours and begin filling with blood before they can transmitLyme disease bacteria.

Signs & Symptoms: Include an expanding skin rash, fatigue, chills & fever, headache, muscle & joint pain, and swollen lymph nodes.

Diagnosis: Most available blood tests measure antibodies made in response to infection, which can take several weeks to appear in the blood. People who have been infected for longer than 6 weeks will almost always test positive, but people infected for shorter periods may not. Once produced, antibodies normally remain detectable in the blood for months or years after the patient has recovered. Healthcare providers should treat patients for Lyme disease promptly if the patient has a history of recent exposure to tick bites and signs and symptoms of early Lyme disease, such as erythema migrans.

Treatment: People treated with appropriate antibiotics in the early stages of Lyme disease usually recover rapidly and completely. The antibiotics most commonly used to treat Lyme disease include doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime axetil. Early diagnosis and proper antibiotic treatment of Lyme disease can help prevent more severe disease.

Untreated Lymes Disease: If Lyme disease is left undiagnosed or untreated for months or years, the bacteria can spread to the joints, heart, and nervous system, causing arthritis, cognitive deficits, peripheral neuropathy, and inflammation of the heart muscle.

Please make an appointment with your primary care provider if you are concerned about Lyme Disease.

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Attention 4-H'ers

One week left to apply for the 2026 MFA Saddle Award!

Are you 14-18 with an passion for the equine industry? Apply now to represent Missouri 4-H and MFA throughout the next year sharing your passions.

Link to register - https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8AfUv17xuPualgO

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