Enzley Grace Ault, 2 months and 27 days, King City, MO passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at her home.
She was born on March 28, 2019 in Maryville, Missouri the daughter of Dylan Ault and Makinna McDermott.
Enzley was a courageous fighter in her short time with her family. She was baptized as a member of the First Christian Church in King City and was dearly loved by many friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her maternal great-great grandfathers, Melvin Workman and Ronald McDermott; paternal great-great grandpas, Ralph Angle and Bud Ault; great uncle, Scott Daniel Mollus and great-great uncle, John Ault.
Enzley is survived by her parents, Dylan and Makinna of the home; maternal grandparents, Shawn and Jessie Hittle, King City, MO, Ben McDermott and Trina Daise, King City, MO; paternal grandparents, Tiffany and Ed Wiederholt, Ravenwood, MO, Matthew Gilliand, Blue Springs, MO; maternal great grandparents, Mike and Vicki Ausmus, King City, MO, Tullana Mollus, King City, MO, Susan Hockaday, King City, MO, Scott Mollus, Springdale, AR; paternal great grandparents, Leroy and Karen Ault, King City, MO, Marvin and Carmelita Wiederholt, Ravenwood, MO; maternal great-great grandparents, Patricia Workman, King City, MO and Geraldine Mollus, St. Joseph, MO; paternal great-great grandmother, Carmeta Angle, King City, MO; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many special friends.
Visitation was held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 28 at Roberson Funeral Home, King City, MO. A short prayer service followed the visitation. Cremation followed the services and inurnment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 153, King City, MO 64463. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Obituary -- Kriss Goslee 1953-2019
Kriss Quentin Goslee, 65, of Skidmore, MO, passed away at his home in Skidmore.
He was born on July 16, 1953, in Maryville, MO, to parents Carroll Quentin “Q” Goslee and Margret Ailene (Hammond) Goslee. He was of the Christian faith.
Kriss was a truck diver in years past.
He was an avid antique hunter, rock hunter, and he loved working with wood.
He was preceded in death by both parents, a brother Kirk Rylan Goslee, and a nephew Brent Goslee.
Kriss is survived by his three children: Kirk Emerson (Lanie) Goslee of Highlands Ranch, CO, Shandi Quinn (Brian) Tippett of Aurora, CO, and Jessica Spainhower of Grant City, MO; seven grandchildren: Lyiah, Kadin, Kyler, and Ellee Goslee, Braxton and Brodie Tippett, and Audra Spainhower; three brothers Ken (Bobbi) Goslee of Kissie Mills, MO, Kermit (Ronda) Goslee of Maryville, MO and Kirby Goslee of Skidmore, MO, as well as nieces and nephews.
Kriss’s body has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home of Maryville, MO.
Graveside services will be held at a later date.
He was born on July 16, 1953, in Maryville, MO, to parents Carroll Quentin “Q” Goslee and Margret Ailene (Hammond) Goslee. He was of the Christian faith.
Kriss was a truck diver in years past.
He was an avid antique hunter, rock hunter, and he loved working with wood.
He was preceded in death by both parents, a brother Kirk Rylan Goslee, and a nephew Brent Goslee.
Kriss is survived by his three children: Kirk Emerson (Lanie) Goslee of Highlands Ranch, CO, Shandi Quinn (Brian) Tippett of Aurora, CO, and Jessica Spainhower of Grant City, MO; seven grandchildren: Lyiah, Kadin, Kyler, and Ellee Goslee, Braxton and Brodie Tippett, and Audra Spainhower; three brothers Ken (Bobbi) Goslee of Kissie Mills, MO, Kermit (Ronda) Goslee of Maryville, MO and Kirby Goslee of Skidmore, MO, as well as nieces and nephews.
Kriss’s body has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home of Maryville, MO.
Graveside services will be held at a later date.
Obituary -- Charles "Chuck" Goff 1938-2019
Charles Tillman Goff, 81, was born April 8, 1938, in Grant City, MO. His parents were Vernon and Dolores Goff. Charles passed away surrounded by family on June 26, 2019.
Chuck attended Grant City High School. While in high school he was active in sports and scouting, attaining the Eagle Scout Award. He attended Northwest Missouri State University and in 1960 he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education and ten years later, he earned a Master of Science in Education. While at Northwest, Chuck lettered in basketball as a guard on the NW basketball team for four years.
Chuck taught and coached in Mound City, Odessa, and Moberly, MO, before returning to Maryville, in 1969 as a teacher at Maryville High School. Throughout his educational career, Chuck taught and coached football, basketball and golf at the high school. He served for over 20 years as the athletic director of both Washington Middle School and Maryville High School. In addition, he served as vice-principal at WMS. Following his retirement in 1997, Chuck became a salesman for Nill Bros. Sports in Kansas City, KS.
On August 7, 1960, Chuck married Nancy Young. Nancy and Chuck taught and lived in Maryville for most of their married years. They were blessed with three children and five grandchildren. After 30 years of marriage, Nancy passed away on May 18, 1991. In 1998, Chuck married Kathryn Wurm. He became a stepfather to Kathy’s three children and seven grandchildren.
Chuck was an avid sports fan. As both a Spoofhound and Bearcat Booster, he regularly attended basketball and football games. He went to many state championship games and attended two of NW’s National Championship football games. He was a life-long St. Louis Cardinals and MU fan.
Chuck served as a high school basketball official for many years.
Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Francis, his first wife, Nancy, his daughter, Kelli Fitzgerald, and in-laws, Byron and Mary Louise Young.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy, of the home; two children: Casey (Jan) Goff of Liberty, MO, Corey (Jennifer) Goff of Parkville, MO, son-in-law, Robert Fitzgerald, Parkville, MO, three stepchildren: Emily (Darrin) Stone Harrisonville, MO, Keith (Holly) Wurm, Parkville, MO, and Meredith (Casey) Green of Fort Worth, TX, five grandchildren: Kelsey Goff, Kyle (Hadei) Goff, Madison Fitzgerald, Brylie Goff, Jadyn Goff, seven step-grandchildren:, Triston Wurm, Ethan Stone, Elliott Stone, Aubrey Stone, Connor Green, Lowen Wurm, Parker Green and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 9-11:00 AM on Monday, July I, 2019, at the First Baptist Church, Maryville, MO. The funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Maryville.
Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts may be given to the Nancy Goff Memorial Scholarship in Chuck’s memory. The Memorial is at Northwest Missouri State University in care of the Advancement Office.
Chuck attended Grant City High School. While in high school he was active in sports and scouting, attaining the Eagle Scout Award. He attended Northwest Missouri State University and in 1960 he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education and ten years later, he earned a Master of Science in Education. While at Northwest, Chuck lettered in basketball as a guard on the NW basketball team for four years.
Chuck taught and coached in Mound City, Odessa, and Moberly, MO, before returning to Maryville, in 1969 as a teacher at Maryville High School. Throughout his educational career, Chuck taught and coached football, basketball and golf at the high school. He served for over 20 years as the athletic director of both Washington Middle School and Maryville High School. In addition, he served as vice-principal at WMS. Following his retirement in 1997, Chuck became a salesman for Nill Bros. Sports in Kansas City, KS.
On August 7, 1960, Chuck married Nancy Young. Nancy and Chuck taught and lived in Maryville for most of their married years. They were blessed with three children and five grandchildren. After 30 years of marriage, Nancy passed away on May 18, 1991. In 1998, Chuck married Kathryn Wurm. He became a stepfather to Kathy’s three children and seven grandchildren.
Chuck was an avid sports fan. As both a Spoofhound and Bearcat Booster, he regularly attended basketball and football games. He went to many state championship games and attended two of NW’s National Championship football games. He was a life-long St. Louis Cardinals and MU fan.
Chuck served as a high school basketball official for many years.
Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Francis, his first wife, Nancy, his daughter, Kelli Fitzgerald, and in-laws, Byron and Mary Louise Young.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy, of the home; two children: Casey (Jan) Goff of Liberty, MO, Corey (Jennifer) Goff of Parkville, MO, son-in-law, Robert Fitzgerald, Parkville, MO, three stepchildren: Emily (Darrin) Stone Harrisonville, MO, Keith (Holly) Wurm, Parkville, MO, and Meredith (Casey) Green of Fort Worth, TX, five grandchildren: Kelsey Goff, Kyle (Hadei) Goff, Madison Fitzgerald, Brylie Goff, Jadyn Goff, seven step-grandchildren:, Triston Wurm, Ethan Stone, Elliott Stone, Aubrey Stone, Connor Green, Lowen Wurm, Parker Green and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 9-11:00 AM on Monday, July I, 2019, at the First Baptist Church, Maryville, MO. The funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Maryville.
Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts may be given to the Nancy Goff Memorial Scholarship in Chuck’s memory. The Memorial is at Northwest Missouri State University in care of the Advancement Office.
Friday, June 28, 2019
Denise Henggeler Named Regional Teacher of the Year
Northwest Regional Professional Development Center is pleased to announce the three Northwest Missouri Regional Teachers of the Year:
Denise Henggeler, Fourth Grade, Northeast Nodaway School District
Mark Korell, Eighth Grade Social Studies, St.Joseph School District
Sandra Wood, 7-12 Spanish, Maryville R-II School District
The Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year award is part of the Missouri Teacher of the Year program, sponsored by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This program recognizes the efforts of effective teachers in providing a quality education to their students. Preparing, developing and supporting effective educators is one of DESE’s primary goals. These educators as well as others nominated for Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year will be honored at a Regional banquet in early September.
These three Regional Teacher of the Year recipients are now eligible to compete for the 2019-2020 Missouri Teacher of the Year. The selection committee, comprised of teachers, business leaders and education organization leaders, will choose the Missouri Teacher of the Year following interviews with each finalist this fall. The winner and the finalists will be honored at a banquet October 21st, 2019 in Jefferson City. The new Missouri Teacher of the Year will serve as the state’s nominee for the National Teacher of the Year competition.
The Missouri Teacher of the Year program is conducted with financial support by the Boeing Company and the Monsanto Fund.
Denise Henggeler, Fourth Grade, Northeast Nodaway School District
Mark Korell, Eighth Grade Social Studies, St.Joseph School District
Sandra Wood, 7-12 Spanish, Maryville R-II School District
The Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year award is part of the Missouri Teacher of the Year program, sponsored by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This program recognizes the efforts of effective teachers in providing a quality education to their students. Preparing, developing and supporting effective educators is one of DESE’s primary goals. These educators as well as others nominated for Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year will be honored at a Regional banquet in early September.
These three Regional Teacher of the Year recipients are now eligible to compete for the 2019-2020 Missouri Teacher of the Year. The selection committee, comprised of teachers, business leaders and education organization leaders, will choose the Missouri Teacher of the Year following interviews with each finalist this fall. The winner and the finalists will be honored at a banquet October 21st, 2019 in Jefferson City. The new Missouri Teacher of the Year will serve as the state’s nominee for the National Teacher of the Year competition.
The Missouri Teacher of the Year program is conducted with financial support by the Boeing Company and the Monsanto Fund.
Worth County Class of 1964 Reunites
The Worth County High School (Worth County R-1, Grant City, MO circa 1958-1971) Class of 1964 held its 55th Year Class Reunion Celebration on Saturday, June 22, 2019.
The reunion drew 19 classmates and their guests. Attendees accounted for more than one-half of those still alive from the 40 that graduated in 1964.
The meet and greet event was held at the Community Hall in Allendale, MO Saturday evening. The participants enjoyed a catered meal served by the Allendale Community Betterment Club while renewing acquaintances, sharing life's experiences and remembering great teen year memories.
The evening concluded with the awarding of an attendance certificate to each classmate present and balloons given as door prizes.
The reunion drew 19 classmates and their guests. Attendees accounted for more than one-half of those still alive from the 40 that graduated in 1964.
The meet and greet event was held at the Community Hall in Allendale, MO Saturday evening. The participants enjoyed a catered meal served by the Allendale Community Betterment Club while renewing acquaintances, sharing life's experiences and remembering great teen year memories.
The evening concluded with the awarding of an attendance certificate to each classmate present and balloons given as door prizes.
Obituary -- Cindy Pickering-Noble 1962-2019
Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Pickering-Noble, age 56, Mt. Ayr, Iowa, formerly of Grant City, Missouri, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at her home surrounded by all her loved ones.
Cindy was born August 24, 1962, the daughter of Carol Aubrey and Beverly Ann (Goff) Pickering.
She was born and raised on the Goff Centennial Farm north of Grant City, Missouri. Cindy was very proud to be raised on the farm by her parents, great grandparents and great-great grandparents.
Cindy attended Worth County R-3 School from kindergarten through graduation. She was very proud to be a WOCO Tiger. During her time in school she was involved in many school organizations and activities some of which included: National Honor Society, Jr. and Sr. High School Band, Journalism (serving as Editor of the school newspaper page her senior year), Business and Home Economics. Cindy also was proud to cheer for the Tiger athletic teams as a varsity cheerleader for three years.
Cindy accepted Christ and was baptized her Senior year in high school. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, and Order of the Eastern Star Rainbow, Grant City.
After her graduation from high school, Cindy attended Northwest Missouri State University obtaining her Licensed Practical Nurses Degree. During her career as a nurse, Cindy worked in several area nursing homes in the area as well as in Nebraska and Iowa. She spent a few years working at Liberty Hospital, and the Ringgold County Hospital. She finished her nursing career in Missouri, where she worked at two different Doctor’s Offices. She loved taking care of her patients, who all knew her for her compassion and friendly open smile.
In 1982, Cindy married David Green. To this union four children were born: Justin Wade, Kelli Jo-Ann, Lacie Janee` and McKenzie Jean. Cindy loved attending their school activities and just hanging out with them. Cindy and David were divorced in 2012.
In 2014, Cindy met Don Noble of Mount Ayr, Iowa. She and Don loved working outside where they planted flowers and raised two gardens. She loved planting everything from Hosta’s to Canna Lillies and mowed the yard weekly. calling it her therapy. They also continued spending time with her children and six granddaughters. She loved to joke about having a six pack of granddaughters! They are truly what kept her going.
Preceding her in death were: her mother, Beverly, both her maternal grandparents Harold and Frances Goff, Paternal grandparents Emery and Ethel Pickering, her step-mother, Karyn Pickering and step-sister Julie McKinney.
Her survivors include: her significant other, Don Noble, of the home, Mt. Ayr, her son, Justin (Charlotte) Green, Grant City, daughters, Kelli Jo (Travis) Wiederholt, Conception Junction, Missouri, Lacie (Jesse Owens) Groom, Albany, Missouri, McKenzie Benson, Grant City, her father Carol Pickering, Grant City, brother, Doug (Barb) Pickering, Grant City, sister, Amy (Greg) Mobley, Maloy, Iowa, stepsister, Ellen (Chad) Lance, Marshall, Missouri, six granddaughters, Julia and Aisley Wiederholt, Kinzley Manion, Briella and Bristol Benson, Piper Green, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Andrews Hann Funeral Home in Grant City. Visitation: 5-7 PM, Monday , July 1, 2019 at the funeral home. Private Family inurnment will be in the Honey Grove Cemetery, Grant City. A memorial fund has been established for the Granddaughters College Fund c/o McKenzie Benson, Grant City, MO.
Arrangements: andrewshannfuneralhome.com
Cindy was born August 24, 1962, the daughter of Carol Aubrey and Beverly Ann (Goff) Pickering.
She was born and raised on the Goff Centennial Farm north of Grant City, Missouri. Cindy was very proud to be raised on the farm by her parents, great grandparents and great-great grandparents.
Cindy attended Worth County R-3 School from kindergarten through graduation. She was very proud to be a WOCO Tiger. During her time in school she was involved in many school organizations and activities some of which included: National Honor Society, Jr. and Sr. High School Band, Journalism (serving as Editor of the school newspaper page her senior year), Business and Home Economics. Cindy also was proud to cheer for the Tiger athletic teams as a varsity cheerleader for three years.
Cindy accepted Christ and was baptized her Senior year in high school. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, and Order of the Eastern Star Rainbow, Grant City.
After her graduation from high school, Cindy attended Northwest Missouri State University obtaining her Licensed Practical Nurses Degree. During her career as a nurse, Cindy worked in several area nursing homes in the area as well as in Nebraska and Iowa. She spent a few years working at Liberty Hospital, and the Ringgold County Hospital. She finished her nursing career in Missouri, where she worked at two different Doctor’s Offices. She loved taking care of her patients, who all knew her for her compassion and friendly open smile.
In 1982, Cindy married David Green. To this union four children were born: Justin Wade, Kelli Jo-Ann, Lacie Janee` and McKenzie Jean. Cindy loved attending their school activities and just hanging out with them. Cindy and David were divorced in 2012.
In 2014, Cindy met Don Noble of Mount Ayr, Iowa. She and Don loved working outside where they planted flowers and raised two gardens. She loved planting everything from Hosta’s to Canna Lillies and mowed the yard weekly. calling it her therapy. They also continued spending time with her children and six granddaughters. She loved to joke about having a six pack of granddaughters! They are truly what kept her going.
Preceding her in death were: her mother, Beverly, both her maternal grandparents Harold and Frances Goff, Paternal grandparents Emery and Ethel Pickering, her step-mother, Karyn Pickering and step-sister Julie McKinney.
Her survivors include: her significant other, Don Noble, of the home, Mt. Ayr, her son, Justin (Charlotte) Green, Grant City, daughters, Kelli Jo (Travis) Wiederholt, Conception Junction, Missouri, Lacie (Jesse Owens) Groom, Albany, Missouri, McKenzie Benson, Grant City, her father Carol Pickering, Grant City, brother, Doug (Barb) Pickering, Grant City, sister, Amy (Greg) Mobley, Maloy, Iowa, stepsister, Ellen (Chad) Lance, Marshall, Missouri, six granddaughters, Julia and Aisley Wiederholt, Kinzley Manion, Briella and Bristol Benson, Piper Green, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Andrews Hann Funeral Home in Grant City. Visitation: 5-7 PM, Monday , July 1, 2019 at the funeral home. Private Family inurnment will be in the Honey Grove Cemetery, Grant City. A memorial fund has been established for the Granddaughters College Fund c/o McKenzie Benson, Grant City, MO.
Arrangements: andrewshannfuneralhome.com
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Grant City Receives $2.2 Million Loan, $290K Grant for Wastewater
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Missouri State Director Jeff Case today announced that USDA is investing over $7.5 million in three rural Missouri communities to improve vital water and wastewater infrastructure. Over 2,000 rural Missourians in Jonesburg, Marston, and Grant City will benefit from the funding.
“Access to clean, safe drinking water and reliable, modern wastewater treatment is a necessity to every community whether large or small,” said Case. “USDA commends the officials of Jonesburg, Marston, and Grant City for being proactive regarding their citizens’ needs. We are pleased to partner with these communities to improve water and wastewater infrastructure.”
USDA is making the investments through Rural Development’s Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. Rural communities, water districts and other eligible entities can use the funds for drinking water, stormwater drainage and waste disposal systems in rural communities with 10,000 or fewer residents.
The city of Grant City will use a $2,229,000 loan and $290,900 grant to improve the city's aging wastewater treatment and collection system. Grant City's wastewater treatment lagoon no longer meets the needs of the city and will soon exceed maximum allowable ammonia limits. This project will add ultraviolet disinfection to the lagoon, ensure ammonia limits are compliant, and make improvements to the city's collection system.
“Access to clean, safe drinking water and reliable, modern wastewater treatment is a necessity to every community whether large or small,” said Case. “USDA commends the officials of Jonesburg, Marston, and Grant City for being proactive regarding their citizens’ needs. We are pleased to partner with these communities to improve water and wastewater infrastructure.”
USDA is making the investments through Rural Development’s Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. Rural communities, water districts and other eligible entities can use the funds for drinking water, stormwater drainage and waste disposal systems in rural communities with 10,000 or fewer residents.
The city of Grant City will use a $2,229,000 loan and $290,900 grant to improve the city's aging wastewater treatment and collection system. Grant City's wastewater treatment lagoon no longer meets the needs of the city and will soon exceed maximum allowable ammonia limits. This project will add ultraviolet disinfection to the lagoon, ensure ammonia limits are compliant, and make improvements to the city's collection system.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Obituary -- Rodney Harris 1956-2019
Rodney D. Harris was born May 29, 1956 in King City, Missouri, the son of Albert Donald and Ruby Irene (Gillespie) Harris. He passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas at the age of 63.
He was a graduate of Albany High class of ’74, and he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree in Broadcasting in ’78 from Northwest Missouri State University.
Rodney began working for the Shepard Broadcast group in 1978 and he continued his career in broadcasting in the Northwest Missouri region for over 40 years. He became Station Manager of KAAN radio in Bethany in the early 80’s and later also became Station Manager of KMRN and KKWK, Cameron. For the last 11 years of his life, Rodney was Director of Broadcast Services of KXCV-KRNW on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, fulfilling a lifetime dream to go back to the University that first gave him his love for the radio industry. Once A Bearcat, Always A Bearcat.
Rodney was committed to the betterment of the Albany community and took on many roles. For eight years, Rodney served on the Albany Rhythm and Roots Committee. He coordinated all radio advertising, interviews with the performing artists and emcee of the event. He was also instrumental involving multi-media students from Northwest to produce a CD of Asleep at the Wheel.
Rodney deeply loved his friends, family and community, as they loved him. He was a member of the Albany United Methodist Church, Athens Lodge #127 A.F. & A.M, Albany Booster Club, Rotary and the Moila Shrine Temple in St. Joseph. He also served for many years on the Albany School Board, several of which were in the role of President.
He was preceded in death by his mother on May 22, 2019, as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Survivors: son, Payden (Britany) Harris; grandson, Tucker Harris; all of Kansas City, MO; father, Donald Harris, Albany; sisters, Donna (Randy) Teel, Liberty, MO; Terri (Nick) Tompkins, Albany; nephew, Brett Teel, Liberty, MO; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Thursday, June 27 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany with burial in the Carmack Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday evening at the chapel, where friends may call anytime after 2:00 PM on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to KXCV-KRNW on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University. Donations can be made to the Roberson-Polley Funeral home or by visiting kxcv.org. Online condolences: www.robersonpolleychapel.com
He was a graduate of Albany High class of ’74, and he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree in Broadcasting in ’78 from Northwest Missouri State University.
Rodney began working for the Shepard Broadcast group in 1978 and he continued his career in broadcasting in the Northwest Missouri region for over 40 years. He became Station Manager of KAAN radio in Bethany in the early 80’s and later also became Station Manager of KMRN and KKWK, Cameron. For the last 11 years of his life, Rodney was Director of Broadcast Services of KXCV-KRNW on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, fulfilling a lifetime dream to go back to the University that first gave him his love for the radio industry. Once A Bearcat, Always A Bearcat.
Rodney was committed to the betterment of the Albany community and took on many roles. For eight years, Rodney served on the Albany Rhythm and Roots Committee. He coordinated all radio advertising, interviews with the performing artists and emcee of the event. He was also instrumental involving multi-media students from Northwest to produce a CD of Asleep at the Wheel.
Rodney deeply loved his friends, family and community, as they loved him. He was a member of the Albany United Methodist Church, Athens Lodge #127 A.F. & A.M, Albany Booster Club, Rotary and the Moila Shrine Temple in St. Joseph. He also served for many years on the Albany School Board, several of which were in the role of President.
He was preceded in death by his mother on May 22, 2019, as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Survivors: son, Payden (Britany) Harris; grandson, Tucker Harris; all of Kansas City, MO; father, Donald Harris, Albany; sisters, Donna (Randy) Teel, Liberty, MO; Terri (Nick) Tompkins, Albany; nephew, Brett Teel, Liberty, MO; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Thursday, June 27 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany with burial in the Carmack Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday evening at the chapel, where friends may call anytime after 2:00 PM on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to KXCV-KRNW on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University. Donations can be made to the Roberson-Polley Funeral home or by visiting kxcv.org. Online condolences: www.robersonpolleychapel.com
Obituary -- Roscoe Lane 1926-2019
Roscoe Dale Lane, Blythedale, MO aged 93, a retired rural carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and farmer, passed away Sunday morning, June 23, 2019 at the Decatur County hospital after a brief stay at Care Initiatives in Lamoni, IA.
Born January 17, 1926, to parents Howard and Arlene (Lundy) Lane, Roscoe grew up on a farm north of Blythedale near Mt. Pleasant church. He graduated from Blythedale High School at the age of 17. Shortly after he turned 19 (in early 1945), he was drafted into the U.S. Army.
After induction into the army at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, he was sent to Camp Roberts, California, for basic training. He received additional training in communications at Fort Ord, California, mule pack training at Fort Riley, Kansas, and then was sent to Fort Lawton, Washington. From there, he boarded a ship to Japan and served with the occupational forces following the Japanese surrender. He was assigned to the motor pool in Tokyo and later drove a city bus there.
He had a lot of stories from his Army experience. One of the shorter ones involved General MacArthur saluting him, a lowly PFC (after Roscoe saluted first, of course).
Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned to Blythedale, where he farmed for a short time with his parents. He and Emma Pearl Johnston, also of Blythedale, were married on May 1, 1948.
Roscoe and Emma were the parents of 6 children: Margaret Trullinger (Ed), Michael (Becky), Daniel (Diana), Nancy Baker (Jack), Susan Patten (John) and Allan (Ellen). Roscoe and Emma had 19 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include his sister, Marjorie and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife Emma; daughter, Susan; sisters, Lila Geraldine and Della (Paxton), and brother, Gary.
As a rural mail carrier, Roscoe worked first out of the Blythedale post office and later carried a route from Ridgeway, which included Mt. Moriah.
He was an active member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and a supporter of the Harrison Baptist Association. He was also actively involved in the Missouri and National Rural Letter Carriers Associations. Although he retired from delivering mail in 1990, he retained his membership in and continued his support for both the state and national letter carrier organizations.
Roscoe will be sorely missed by his children and their families, his church friends, and his retired letter carrier associates.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29 at Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. Burial with Military Rites will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Blythedale, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Missouri Rural Letter Carriers Scholarships in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Eagleville, MO 64442. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com
Born January 17, 1926, to parents Howard and Arlene (Lundy) Lane, Roscoe grew up on a farm north of Blythedale near Mt. Pleasant church. He graduated from Blythedale High School at the age of 17. Shortly after he turned 19 (in early 1945), he was drafted into the U.S. Army.
After induction into the army at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, he was sent to Camp Roberts, California, for basic training. He received additional training in communications at Fort Ord, California, mule pack training at Fort Riley, Kansas, and then was sent to Fort Lawton, Washington. From there, he boarded a ship to Japan and served with the occupational forces following the Japanese surrender. He was assigned to the motor pool in Tokyo and later drove a city bus there.
He had a lot of stories from his Army experience. One of the shorter ones involved General MacArthur saluting him, a lowly PFC (after Roscoe saluted first, of course).
Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned to Blythedale, where he farmed for a short time with his parents. He and Emma Pearl Johnston, also of Blythedale, were married on May 1, 1948.
Roscoe and Emma were the parents of 6 children: Margaret Trullinger (Ed), Michael (Becky), Daniel (Diana), Nancy Baker (Jack), Susan Patten (John) and Allan (Ellen). Roscoe and Emma had 19 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include his sister, Marjorie and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife Emma; daughter, Susan; sisters, Lila Geraldine and Della (Paxton), and brother, Gary.
As a rural mail carrier, Roscoe worked first out of the Blythedale post office and later carried a route from Ridgeway, which included Mt. Moriah.
He was an active member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and a supporter of the Harrison Baptist Association. He was also actively involved in the Missouri and National Rural Letter Carriers Associations. Although he retired from delivering mail in 1990, he retained his membership in and continued his support for both the state and national letter carrier organizations.
Roscoe will be sorely missed by his children and their families, his church friends, and his retired letter carrier associates.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29 at Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. Burial with Military Rites will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Blythedale, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Missouri Rural Letter Carriers Scholarships in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Eagleville, MO 64442. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com
Obituary -- Florence Harris 1927-2019
Florence Eula Harris, 92, of Sedalia, Missouri formerly of Hopkins, Missouri passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Fairview Nursing Home in Sedalia.
Florence was born on March 3, 1927 in Pickering, Missouri to Charley M. and Delma H. (Vinzant) Hopkins. She was a 1947 graduate of the Hopkins High School.
Florence was an Assistant Registrar Northwest Missouri State Teachers College, Manager of Fresh & Rich Dairy Store and retired as a clerk for Goodhart Jewelry Store in Sedalia. She was a member of the Sedalia Christian Church, Rosanna Chapter O.E.S.-Past Matron, Glenn Ulmer American Legion Auxiliary, Communion Steward, CWF Service Chairman, Secretary of CWF Group #1, all of Sedalia Christian Church.
She married Wayne Arthur Harris on October 18, 1947 in Maryville, Missouri. He preceded her in death on August 24, 2000. She was also preceded by her parents, and one sister, Zeta Cristina Scroggie.
Survivors include her children Michale (Vicki) Harris, Sedalia, Missouri; Linda (Bill) Nichols, Sarasota, Florida; two granddaughters, Charli Jo Plymell, Sedalia, Missouri and Holly Ann (Troy) Morgan, Vienna, Virginia and four great-grandchildren, Chase Plymell, Joshua Morgan, Calyssa Plymell and Jacob Morgan.
Funeral Services 10 am Friday, June 28th at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri with Rosanna Chapter Order of Eastern Star Services. Burial Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri. Online condolences can be made at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.
Florence was born on March 3, 1927 in Pickering, Missouri to Charley M. and Delma H. (Vinzant) Hopkins. She was a 1947 graduate of the Hopkins High School.
Florence was an Assistant Registrar Northwest Missouri State Teachers College, Manager of Fresh & Rich Dairy Store and retired as a clerk for Goodhart Jewelry Store in Sedalia. She was a member of the Sedalia Christian Church, Rosanna Chapter O.E.S.-Past Matron, Glenn Ulmer American Legion Auxiliary, Communion Steward, CWF Service Chairman, Secretary of CWF Group #1, all of Sedalia Christian Church.
She married Wayne Arthur Harris on October 18, 1947 in Maryville, Missouri. He preceded her in death on August 24, 2000. She was also preceded by her parents, and one sister, Zeta Cristina Scroggie.
Survivors include her children Michale (Vicki) Harris, Sedalia, Missouri; Linda (Bill) Nichols, Sarasota, Florida; two granddaughters, Charli Jo Plymell, Sedalia, Missouri and Holly Ann (Troy) Morgan, Vienna, Virginia and four great-grandchildren, Chase Plymell, Joshua Morgan, Calyssa Plymell and Jacob Morgan.
Funeral Services 10 am Friday, June 28th at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri with Rosanna Chapter Order of Eastern Star Services. Burial Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri. Online condolences can be made at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.
Brenda Dougan to Assume Superintendent Position at NEN
On Monday, Brenda Dougan will assume a new role as NEN Superintendent. She said she wanted to keep doing what they were doing with good students and staff at the school.
She said she took the job to get closer to home. “This is a good, small school,” she said. She said her favorite teacher at Worth County was Paul Niece, one of her basketball coaches.
Dougan is a Worth County grad and the daughter of J.W. & Clara Harding of Allendale. She said she learned from them the lessons of work ethic, commitment, and how to get along in a large family.
Brenda went to Northwest, where she got a degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education.
She went to Jefferson, where she was a paraprofessional for three years. She went to Worth County for one year, and then went to NEN for ten years, where she was a second grade teacher at the old Parnell building and a Title teacher for one year. She went to North Nodaway for seven years, where she was the Elementary Principal at Pickering, and then went to Ridgeway for five years, where she was the Superintendent there.
She is married to Randy Dougan; they have three daughters, Taylor, Shayna, and Jaysie.
She said she took the job to get closer to home. “This is a good, small school,” she said. She said her favorite teacher at Worth County was Paul Niece, one of her basketball coaches.
Dougan is a Worth County grad and the daughter of J.W. & Clara Harding of Allendale. She said she learned from them the lessons of work ethic, commitment, and how to get along in a large family.
Brenda went to Northwest, where she got a degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education.
She went to Jefferson, where she was a paraprofessional for three years. She went to Worth County for one year, and then went to NEN for ten years, where she was a second grade teacher at the old Parnell building and a Title teacher for one year. She went to North Nodaway for seven years, where she was the Elementary Principal at Pickering, and then went to Ridgeway for five years, where she was the Superintendent there.
She is married to Randy Dougan; they have three daughters, Taylor, Shayna, and Jaysie.
North Nodaway Hires Music Teacher, Librarian
The North Nodaway School Board hired a music teacher and a librarian for the 2019-2020 school year at their regular June meeting last Wednesday. The board accepted the resignation of Samuel Riley as the Band/Vocal Music Teacher and hired Jessica Trautz as Band/Vocal Music Teacher along with Instrumental and Vocal Music Activities. In addition, the board voted to hire Cindy Martin as Elementary Librarian and Paraprofessional for the upcoming school year. All votes were unanimous.
In addition to the hirings, the board awarded the milk contract to Anderson/Erickson, awarded the liquid propane bid to Consumer’s Oil for 80.8 cents per gallon, and awarded the trash bid to Porter Trash.
The board also hired some personnel during their May meeting. The board accepted the resignation of Abby Kreps as the 2nd Grade Teacher and hired Sami Jackson as a Co-Teacher for the 2019-2020 School Year. The board also named Brandon Phipps as Assistant Football Coach under Head Coach Anthony Christian for the upcoming school year.
In addition to the hirings, the board awarded the milk contract to Anderson/Erickson, awarded the liquid propane bid to Consumer’s Oil for 80.8 cents per gallon, and awarded the trash bid to Porter Trash.
The board also hired some personnel during their May meeting. The board accepted the resignation of Abby Kreps as the 2nd Grade Teacher and hired Sami Jackson as a Co-Teacher for the 2019-2020 School Year. The board also named Brandon Phipps as Assistant Football Coach under Head Coach Anthony Christian for the upcoming school year.
Grant City Seeking New City Employee; Letters of Violation Sent Out
The City of Grant City is seeking a new city employee, as one employee gave two weeks notice. The city will open a part-time, and possibly a full-time position and advertise it in the papers. The council will hold a special closed meeting on July 8th at 5:30 pm to go over the applicants.
The city sent out new letters of violation to property owners who they say are in violation of city ordinances.
Public Works Director Carl Staton reported that city crews had been pothole patching, mowing, putting in storm drain tubes, and placing the driveway to the helicopter pad.
The council approved a building permit for Della Ware to add a shed to her property.
Staton reported that the city needed a new sweeper; the city located one out of Plattsburg for $7,800 with 22,000 miles and 7,231 hours. The city authorized up to $7,000 for a new sweeper.
The council voted to donate $100 to the Worth County Back to School Fair.
The lifeguard ladder was fixed at the pool. The gas department passed state inspection with no negative marks.
The city sent out new letters of violation to property owners who they say are in violation of city ordinances.
Public Works Director Carl Staton reported that city crews had been pothole patching, mowing, putting in storm drain tubes, and placing the driveway to the helicopter pad.
The council approved a building permit for Della Ware to add a shed to her property.
Staton reported that the city needed a new sweeper; the city located one out of Plattsburg for $7,800 with 22,000 miles and 7,231 hours. The city authorized up to $7,000 for a new sweeper.
The council voted to donate $100 to the Worth County Back to School Fair.
The lifeguard ladder was fixed at the pool. The gas department passed state inspection with no negative marks.
Sheldon Saxton Named Junior High Girls BB Coach
The Northeast Nodaway School Board, at their regular session Thursday, voted to hire Sheldon Saxton as the Junior High Girls Basketball Coach. The board also accepted the resignation of Sue Wilcox. Both votes were unanimous.
In other action, bus routes will remain the same as last year, with small changes being made after enrollment is completed.
Bids were received for products and services. Porter Trash received the trash bid for the upcoming school year. Consumer’s Oil Company received the bid for diesel fuel. Eckard’s was awarded the bid for the preschool and kindergarten classroom carpeting. The cost of the project was $4,739. A roofing bid was received for repairs for roof leaks over the library and cafeteria areas. The board awarded the job to Troyer Roofing for a cost of $30,839.
The board voted to transfer up to $162,326 from the general fund to the capital projects fund.
Enrollment was reported for the upcoming school year. There will be 107 students in the high school, and 99 for the elementary for a total of 216 students. There will be nine enrolled in the preschool.
The NEN Booster Club purchased a new scoreboard for the old gym along with safety netting. The PTO purchased a sensory path for the elementary hallway.
In other action, bus routes will remain the same as last year, with small changes being made after enrollment is completed.
Bids were received for products and services. Porter Trash received the trash bid for the upcoming school year. Consumer’s Oil Company received the bid for diesel fuel. Eckard’s was awarded the bid for the preschool and kindergarten classroom carpeting. The cost of the project was $4,739. A roofing bid was received for repairs for roof leaks over the library and cafeteria areas. The board awarded the job to Troyer Roofing for a cost of $30,839.
The board voted to transfer up to $162,326 from the general fund to the capital projects fund.
Enrollment was reported for the upcoming school year. There will be 107 students in the high school, and 99 for the elementary for a total of 216 students. There will be nine enrolled in the preschool.
The NEN Booster Club purchased a new scoreboard for the old gym along with safety netting. The PTO purchased a sensory path for the elementary hallway.
Courthouse News for June 26th, 2019
On June 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Corby Schmitz (17) of Parnell, Larry Butterfield (58) of Billings (MO), Helen Farmer (61) of Burlington Junction, Aidan Freeman (20) of Kansas City, Heidi Moffat (37) of Conception, Patricia Page (22) of Savannah, Clinton Richeson (25) of Clinton (MO), and Tonya McKinney (50) of St. Joseph alleging No Insurance.
On June 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jeffery Harris (36) of New Town (ND) alleging No Valid License.
On June 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Wade Adams (28) of Allendale in Worth County on charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Prior) and No Seat Belt.
On June 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Michael Wood (60) of King City in Gentry County on Felony Warrants for 16 counts of Forgery, 2 counts of Tampering with a Judicial Officer, DWI, and Driving While Revoked.
On June 18th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Scott Lininger (49) of Burlington Junction alleging Property Damage.
On June 18th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Marisa Mackey (31) of Ravenwood alleging DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (accident).
On June 18th, Charles Kelly Richards (62) was arrested in Ankeny (IA) on Ringgold County charges of Ongoing Criminal Conduct (Criminal Network, Felony), Theft (Felony), and Adult Abuse (Felony). He was being held on no bond until seen by a judge.
On June 18th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against James Peoples (69) of Grant City alleging No Valid License.
On June 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Ryan Bebermeyer (36) of Wichita (KS) in Harrison County on a Lafayette County Warrant for Failure to Appear.
The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office investigated allegations of sexual abuse after two children, who were ages 9 and 10 at the time of the incident, recently made a disclosure to a family member. During a forensic interview at the Children’s Advocacy Center, both children reported incidents of sexual misconduct alleging Michael Ebrecht was the offender. The incidents took place at 603 McPherson Street, in Hopkins, MO and are believed to have taken place in 2017. On June 18, 2019, Ebrecht was questioned at the Sheriff’s Office regarding the allegations. On June 19, 2019, an arrest warrant was issued for Michael Jay Ebrecht, age 30, of Maryville. He was charged with Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child Under 15 – 1st offense, a class E Felony. Also requested and court ordered was a mental examination. Michael Ebrecht was taken into custody by Nodaway County Deputies Wednesday, June 19th and he was delivered to a mental health facility for this evaluation.
On June 19th, Harrison County Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Darryl Armstrong (55) of Goodyear (AZ) alleging No Valid Interstate Fuel License.
On June 19th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Scott Hendricks (62) of Clive (IA) alleging a miscellaneous motor carrier violation.
On June 19th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Tim Rippy (35) of Grant City alleging No Valid Driver’s License.
On June 19th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Kali Cameron (24) of Allendale alleging Failure to Register.
On June 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Juan Domiguez-Martinez (40) of Grandview (MO) alleging No Valid Driver’s License.
On June 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Ronnie Johnson (26) of Omaha alleging No Valid Driver’s License and No Plates.
On June 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Mitchell Cosbey (36) of Maryville alleging Possession of Marijuana (Prior), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, DWI, and Failure to Register.
On June 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jacob Nastasio (28) of Maitland alleging Property Damage.
On June 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Makyla Dawson-Curtin (17) of St. Joseph alleging No Insurance.
On June 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested John Bogue (24) of Springfield (MO) in Harrison County on three counts of Possession of Controlled Substance (Cocaine, Xanax, Adderall; 3 Felonies), and Speeding.
On June 21st, Special Prosecutor Brett Hurst filed charges against Dorothy Dodge (38) in Worth County alleging Non-Support (Felony).
On June 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against April Smith (18) of Albany alleging DWI (Person Less than 17 in Vehicle), Failure to Drive on Right Half, and No Seat Belt.
On June 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against William Madison (34) of Bethany alleging Child Abuse (Felony).
On June 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Eric Lusk (51) of Kansas City alleging No Valid Interstate Fuel License.
On June 21st, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Bradley Driller (32) of Grant City alleging No Seat Belt.
On June 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against John Bogue (25) of Springfield (MO) alleging three counts Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Speeding.
On June 24th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Stephen Wood (62) of Mount Ayr alleging Speeding.
On June 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor David Eaves (52) of Maryville alleging DWI (Felony, Aggravated) and No Valid License. Bond was set at $5,000 with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.
On June 25th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Amber Anthony (32) of Albany alleging No Seat Belt and Failure to Secure Child.
Charges listed are mere allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
On June 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jeffery Harris (36) of New Town (ND) alleging No Valid License.
On June 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Wade Adams (28) of Allendale in Worth County on charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Prior) and No Seat Belt.
On June 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Michael Wood (60) of King City in Gentry County on Felony Warrants for 16 counts of Forgery, 2 counts of Tampering with a Judicial Officer, DWI, and Driving While Revoked.
On June 18th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Scott Lininger (49) of Burlington Junction alleging Property Damage.
On June 18th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Marisa Mackey (31) of Ravenwood alleging DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (accident).
On June 18th, Charles Kelly Richards (62) was arrested in Ankeny (IA) on Ringgold County charges of Ongoing Criminal Conduct (Criminal Network, Felony), Theft (Felony), and Adult Abuse (Felony). He was being held on no bond until seen by a judge.
On June 18th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against James Peoples (69) of Grant City alleging No Valid License.
On June 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Ryan Bebermeyer (36) of Wichita (KS) in Harrison County on a Lafayette County Warrant for Failure to Appear.
The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office investigated allegations of sexual abuse after two children, who were ages 9 and 10 at the time of the incident, recently made a disclosure to a family member. During a forensic interview at the Children’s Advocacy Center, both children reported incidents of sexual misconduct alleging Michael Ebrecht was the offender. The incidents took place at 603 McPherson Street, in Hopkins, MO and are believed to have taken place in 2017. On June 18, 2019, Ebrecht was questioned at the Sheriff’s Office regarding the allegations. On June 19, 2019, an arrest warrant was issued for Michael Jay Ebrecht, age 30, of Maryville. He was charged with Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child Under 15 – 1st offense, a class E Felony. Also requested and court ordered was a mental examination. Michael Ebrecht was taken into custody by Nodaway County Deputies Wednesday, June 19th and he was delivered to a mental health facility for this evaluation.
On June 19th, Harrison County Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Darryl Armstrong (55) of Goodyear (AZ) alleging No Valid Interstate Fuel License.
On June 19th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Scott Hendricks (62) of Clive (IA) alleging a miscellaneous motor carrier violation.
On June 19th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Tim Rippy (35) of Grant City alleging No Valid Driver’s License.
On June 19th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Kali Cameron (24) of Allendale alleging Failure to Register.
On June 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Juan Domiguez-Martinez (40) of Grandview (MO) alleging No Valid Driver’s License.
On June 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Ronnie Johnson (26) of Omaha alleging No Valid Driver’s License and No Plates.
On June 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Mitchell Cosbey (36) of Maryville alleging Possession of Marijuana (Prior), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, DWI, and Failure to Register.
On June 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jacob Nastasio (28) of Maitland alleging Property Damage.
On June 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Makyla Dawson-Curtin (17) of St. Joseph alleging No Insurance.
On June 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested John Bogue (24) of Springfield (MO) in Harrison County on three counts of Possession of Controlled Substance (Cocaine, Xanax, Adderall; 3 Felonies), and Speeding.
On June 21st, Special Prosecutor Brett Hurst filed charges against Dorothy Dodge (38) in Worth County alleging Non-Support (Felony).
On June 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against April Smith (18) of Albany alleging DWI (Person Less than 17 in Vehicle), Failure to Drive on Right Half, and No Seat Belt.
On June 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against William Madison (34) of Bethany alleging Child Abuse (Felony).
On June 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Eric Lusk (51) of Kansas City alleging No Valid Interstate Fuel License.
On June 21st, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Bradley Driller (32) of Grant City alleging No Seat Belt.
On June 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against John Bogue (25) of Springfield (MO) alleging three counts Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Speeding.
On June 24th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Stephen Wood (62) of Mount Ayr alleging Speeding.
On June 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor David Eaves (52) of Maryville alleging DWI (Felony, Aggravated) and No Valid License. Bond was set at $5,000 with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.
On June 25th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Amber Anthony (32) of Albany alleging No Seat Belt and Failure to Secure Child.
Charges listed are mere allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Mark Lister Speaks at Alumni Gathering; Kerwin Family Awards Two Scholarships
The Worth County Alumni Association held its annual alumni reunion Sunday, with 51 alumni and 15 guests for a total of 66 people. Scholarships went to Rikkayla Beier and Ashlynn Barnett. In addition, the Kerwin family, in memory of Carol Ann Kerwin, awarded special scholarships to Haley Hunt and Grace McElvain. Kerwin was a long-time teacher at Worth County and an officer of the Alumni Association for 42 years, from 1976 until her passing in June of last year.
After Trent Gabriel sang three songs on short notice because Josh Daniels was unable to be there, Mark Lister of the Class of 1969 spoke. He said that he hadn’t seen many of his classmates since they walked out of graduation in 1969, and a lot of memories were shared. One time, Mark was with Bull Reece when they were watching PE. He called him over and addressed him by his first name, which was uncommon for the Bull. He asked Lister about his plans and told him that college would be the four best years of his life. “That was the last conversation I ever had with him,” said Lister.
Lister went to MU, and then went to Pike County (IL), where he sold feed. It was in the heart of hog country, and he would be pleasantly surprised whenever someone who farmed cattle walked in. From there, his uncle got him a job in car sales in North Platte (NE). Lister recounted that his mom didn’t think that would last, but it turned out to be a keeper. He met his wife, and they have been married for 42 years in March; they have five daughters and ten grandchildren.
He said some of the biggest changes involved the ability to cultivate more and more land. When he was growing up, he thought a four row planter was state of the art; he considered working 40 acres a good day’s work. Now, there are 24-row planters, and farmers can work ten times that.
At first, Lister thought about doing PE and History and doing coaching. But then, his dad sat him down and encouraged him to pursue what he knew. It turned out to be the right decision, and he has been in sales and agriculture ever since. Throughout his 42 years of marriage, he said he was blessed with his life; his grandkids all live within two hours of him.
In 2017, Lister and his wife celebrated their 40th anniversary, he retired from his job, he was ordained as a deacon in the Catholic Church after five years of study, and he got his fourth grandchild, who was born on the Fourth of July. “It’s hard to believe we’ve been out of school for 50 years,” he said.
There were plenty of stories shared about members of the Class of 1969 at the reunion in Bar-X in Albany, and one such story concerned Steve Combs, who was always up for something. He wanted to pull the fire alarms during the last week of school, but the teachers knew all about Steve and his penchant for pulling pranks, and stuck pins in the fire alarms so they wouldn’t be pulled.
Five different veterans and eight different teachers were recognized at the banquet Sunday. Reunions were reported on; the Class of 1969 had 14 members present at Bar-X in Albany. The Class of 1957 celebrated an 80th Birthday Party in Allendale; there were 17 members and 10 guests present. The Class of 1964, which was the last to start 7th grade in the old building, reunited in Allendale with 19 members and 14 guests.
There was $315 raised for the scholarship fund through collections Sunday. The oldest alumni present were Virginia Scott (Class of 1952) and Marilyn Calhoun (Class of 1951). The family with the most graduates was the Adams family, with six. The farthest away was Lynn Adams, who drove 1,200 miles from Arizona to be present. The most present were eight members from the Class of 1969.
After Trent Gabriel sang three songs on short notice because Josh Daniels was unable to be there, Mark Lister of the Class of 1969 spoke. He said that he hadn’t seen many of his classmates since they walked out of graduation in 1969, and a lot of memories were shared. One time, Mark was with Bull Reece when they were watching PE. He called him over and addressed him by his first name, which was uncommon for the Bull. He asked Lister about his plans and told him that college would be the four best years of his life. “That was the last conversation I ever had with him,” said Lister.
Lister went to MU, and then went to Pike County (IL), where he sold feed. It was in the heart of hog country, and he would be pleasantly surprised whenever someone who farmed cattle walked in. From there, his uncle got him a job in car sales in North Platte (NE). Lister recounted that his mom didn’t think that would last, but it turned out to be a keeper. He met his wife, and they have been married for 42 years in March; they have five daughters and ten grandchildren.
He said some of the biggest changes involved the ability to cultivate more and more land. When he was growing up, he thought a four row planter was state of the art; he considered working 40 acres a good day’s work. Now, there are 24-row planters, and farmers can work ten times that.
At first, Lister thought about doing PE and History and doing coaching. But then, his dad sat him down and encouraged him to pursue what he knew. It turned out to be the right decision, and he has been in sales and agriculture ever since. Throughout his 42 years of marriage, he said he was blessed with his life; his grandkids all live within two hours of him.
In 2017, Lister and his wife celebrated their 40th anniversary, he retired from his job, he was ordained as a deacon in the Catholic Church after five years of study, and he got his fourth grandchild, who was born on the Fourth of July. “It’s hard to believe we’ve been out of school for 50 years,” he said.
There were plenty of stories shared about members of the Class of 1969 at the reunion in Bar-X in Albany, and one such story concerned Steve Combs, who was always up for something. He wanted to pull the fire alarms during the last week of school, but the teachers knew all about Steve and his penchant for pulling pranks, and stuck pins in the fire alarms so they wouldn’t be pulled.
Five different veterans and eight different teachers were recognized at the banquet Sunday. Reunions were reported on; the Class of 1969 had 14 members present at Bar-X in Albany. The Class of 1957 celebrated an 80th Birthday Party in Allendale; there were 17 members and 10 guests present. The Class of 1964, which was the last to start 7th grade in the old building, reunited in Allendale with 19 members and 14 guests.
There was $315 raised for the scholarship fund through collections Sunday. The oldest alumni present were Virginia Scott (Class of 1952) and Marilyn Calhoun (Class of 1951). The family with the most graduates was the Adams family, with six. The farthest away was Lynn Adams, who drove 1,200 miles from Arizona to be present. The most present were eight members from the Class of 1969.
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Rodney Harris, Well-Known Radio Voice, Passes Away
On Saturday, Rodney Harris, well-known radio personality in the area, passed away. He was a fixture on KAAN for many years, and then became the station manager for KXCV/KRNW at Northwest Missouri State. He was very passionate about Albany, Rhythm & Roots music, and was a constant presence behind the scorer’s desk at Albany High School basketball games. He also did the PA announcing at Albany Warrior football games and youth football league games. Northwest released the following news release:
Northwest Missouri State University has announced the passing of Rodney Harris, the station manager of its National Public Radio affiliate KXCV-KRNW, due to health complications.
Harris had served as station manager of KXCV-KRNW since 2008 and was a respected radio professional, having spent 40 years in the field. He served previously with KAAN AM-FM in Bethany and KMRN-AM and KKWK-FM in Cameron. He also was a Northwest alumnus, graduating with his bachelor’s degree in broadcasting in 1978.
In a message informing Northwest employees of Harris' passing, University President Dr. John Jasinski noted Harris' passion for the role KXCV-KRNW plays in serving and informing communities throughout the region as well as its partnership with Northwest. He was a steadfast supporter of the station’s staff and its student employees. He also was proud of recent upgrades to the KXCV studios in Wells Hall, which Northwest will celebrate next month.
“Rodney was the ultimate supporter of northwest Missouri and certainly the city of Albany, where he resided,” Jasinski said. “His roots are deep and impactful. The tractor cruise originating from the Northwest campus this morning also was a passion of Rodney’s.”
Northwest reminds faculty and staff needing assistance may call the University employee assistance program at 800.964.3577. Students needing counseling assistance may contact Wellness Services at 660.562.1348 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or University Police at 660.562.1254 after regular hours. A county counseling support line also is available to all members of the Northwest community at 888.279.8188.
Northwest Missouri State University has announced the passing of Rodney Harris, the station manager of its National Public Radio affiliate KXCV-KRNW, due to health complications.
Harris had served as station manager of KXCV-KRNW since 2008 and was a respected radio professional, having spent 40 years in the field. He served previously with KAAN AM-FM in Bethany and KMRN-AM and KKWK-FM in Cameron. He also was a Northwest alumnus, graduating with his bachelor’s degree in broadcasting in 1978.
In a message informing Northwest employees of Harris' passing, University President Dr. John Jasinski noted Harris' passion for the role KXCV-KRNW plays in serving and informing communities throughout the region as well as its partnership with Northwest. He was a steadfast supporter of the station’s staff and its student employees. He also was proud of recent upgrades to the KXCV studios in Wells Hall, which Northwest will celebrate next month.
“Rodney was the ultimate supporter of northwest Missouri and certainly the city of Albany, where he resided,” Jasinski said. “His roots are deep and impactful. The tractor cruise originating from the Northwest campus this morning also was a passion of Rodney’s.”
Northwest reminds faculty and staff needing assistance may call the University employee assistance program at 800.964.3577. Students needing counseling assistance may contact Wellness Services at 660.562.1348 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or University Police at 660.562.1254 after regular hours. A county counseling support line also is available to all members of the Northwest community at 888.279.8188.
In 1904, Worth Widower Sought Eligible Lady
The pages of the 1978 Hopkins Journal posted regular history clippings from old newspapers in the area. Here is one.
In 1904, E.S. Heaton, a Civil War veteran out of Worth, took to the pages of the Albany Ledger to seek an eligible lady. It went viral and was reprinted in the Burlington Post in July of 1904. The solicitation read, in part:
“Here is a chance for some respectable, middle-aged, good-looking widow to secure a helpmeet.”
Mr. Heaton wanted someone with a “neat bank account, real estate, and worldly goods.” He went on to write:
“E.S. Heaton is looking for such a wife. He was in Albany Tuesday, and made known his heart’s desire to his friends here. He has resided in the Worth neighborhood for 30 years, and owns a tract of good land and a bank account that would make the average person feel he would not need to work. He is ‘probably’ 60 years old, a veteran of the Civil War, and collects $12 pension a month. Aside from these worthy qualifications, he is goodhearted and affectionate and his neighbors can speak of his high character.”
In 1904, E.S. Heaton, a Civil War veteran out of Worth, took to the pages of the Albany Ledger to seek an eligible lady. It went viral and was reprinted in the Burlington Post in July of 1904. The solicitation read, in part:
“Here is a chance for some respectable, middle-aged, good-looking widow to secure a helpmeet.”
Mr. Heaton wanted someone with a “neat bank account, real estate, and worldly goods.” He went on to write:
“E.S. Heaton is looking for such a wife. He was in Albany Tuesday, and made known his heart’s desire to his friends here. He has resided in the Worth neighborhood for 30 years, and owns a tract of good land and a bank account that would make the average person feel he would not need to work. He is ‘probably’ 60 years old, a veteran of the Civil War, and collects $12 pension a month. Aside from these worthy qualifications, he is goodhearted and affectionate and his neighbors can speak of his high character.”
In 1903, Gaynor had Thriving Storefront
Gaynor had a thriving storefront at one time. Founded in 1876 and named after Edward Gaynor, the blacksmith, several different businesses and a post office sprung up. By 1903, it was a thriving village, Stephen Corwin (blacksmith), Dr. B.F. Goodson (Druggist), and Wilson McClain (General Store). There were 25 people who lived there, and there were three churches -- Methodist, Christian, and Presbyterian. There was also a high school. At one point, there was a mail stagecoach that served Allison, Gaynor, and Orrsburg.
Sheridan in 1896 – New Street Lights Interrupt Romantic Walks
The March 12th, 1896 edition of the Sheridan Advance reported on the new street lamps at Sheridan and boys mean enough to throw bricks at them. The Editor of the Advance wrote, “Well, after all, it is terribly aggravating to a young fellow out for a stroll with his best girls to keep coming in contact with a well-trimmed bright street lamp, and if a brick happens to be near, who could blame him for taking revenge?”
The Advance then noted that Parnell had an ordinance prohibiting boys and girls under the age of 16 from appearing on the streets together after 8 pm unless accompanied by parents.
The Advance then noted that Parnell had an ordinance prohibiting boys and girls under the age of 16 from appearing on the streets together after 8 pm unless accompanied by parents.
Obituary -- Donald "Butch" Thurman 1950-2019
Donald Dee “Butch” Thurman, 68, Eagleville, MO departed this life on Friday, June 21, 2019 at his home with his wife, children and friends around him.
He was born June 29, 1950 in Worth County, Missouri the son of George and Tanzy (Scott) Thurman.
Butch did many things throughout his life. He loved working with his horses, running his dozer, doing farming and visiting with his family and friends telling his many stories that everyone loved to listen to.
On February 11, 1968, Butch married Mary Jean Cooper. He was joined by Rick Cooper, who was a son to him. To this union 3 children were born, Donnie, Danny and Tammy. On May 7, 1979, he married Cloris Henry. To this union Vince Henry, who was a son to him, joined the family. To this union a daughter, Beth Ann was born. Butch married Diana Richards on June 6, 2003. Four more sons joined his family, Billy, Bobby, Jimmy and Jerry.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents; son, Donnie; brother, Bob; sister, Peggy; step-sons, Billy and Jimmy and granddaughter, Ashylnn.
Survivors in addition to his wife, Diana, of the home are his children, Danny (Cindy) Thurman, Tammy (Joe) Stark, Rick (Rhonda) Cooper, Vince Henry, and Beth (Tony) Steele, Bobby (Alisha) and Jerry Richards; grandchildren, Steven (friend, Olivia), Serena (Austin), Seth, Shayden, Levi (Melissa), Teawna (Jared), Logan (friend, Gabrielle), Dallas, Shelby (friend, Jaydon), Bailey, Taylor and Caleb; great-grandchildren, Caden, Landon, Braxton and Della Jean; and 6 sisters, Bert Gilbert, Arlene (Jim) Pearce, Betty (Melvin) Hillyard, Jeannie (Bud) Whitaker, Pat Roe and Connie (Dean) Lawson.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 at Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. Burial will follow in Ringgold Cemetery, Mt. Ayr, IA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Butch Thurman Memorial Fund to be designated later in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Eagleville, MO 64442. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
He was born June 29, 1950 in Worth County, Missouri the son of George and Tanzy (Scott) Thurman.
Butch did many things throughout his life. He loved working with his horses, running his dozer, doing farming and visiting with his family and friends telling his many stories that everyone loved to listen to.
On February 11, 1968, Butch married Mary Jean Cooper. He was joined by Rick Cooper, who was a son to him. To this union 3 children were born, Donnie, Danny and Tammy. On May 7, 1979, he married Cloris Henry. To this union Vince Henry, who was a son to him, joined the family. To this union a daughter, Beth Ann was born. Butch married Diana Richards on June 6, 2003. Four more sons joined his family, Billy, Bobby, Jimmy and Jerry.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents; son, Donnie; brother, Bob; sister, Peggy; step-sons, Billy and Jimmy and granddaughter, Ashylnn.
Survivors in addition to his wife, Diana, of the home are his children, Danny (Cindy) Thurman, Tammy (Joe) Stark, Rick (Rhonda) Cooper, Vince Henry, and Beth (Tony) Steele, Bobby (Alisha) and Jerry Richards; grandchildren, Steven (friend, Olivia), Serena (Austin), Seth, Shayden, Levi (Melissa), Teawna (Jared), Logan (friend, Gabrielle), Dallas, Shelby (friend, Jaydon), Bailey, Taylor and Caleb; great-grandchildren, Caden, Landon, Braxton and Della Jean; and 6 sisters, Bert Gilbert, Arlene (Jim) Pearce, Betty (Melvin) Hillyard, Jeannie (Bud) Whitaker, Pat Roe and Connie (Dean) Lawson.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 at Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. Burial will follow in Ringgold Cemetery, Mt. Ayr, IA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Butch Thurman Memorial Fund to be designated later in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Eagleville, MO 64442. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
Obituary -- Viola Mae (Peery) Acklin-Gumm 1937-2019
Viola Mae (Peery) Acklin-Gumm, 81, of Maryville, MO, passed-away on June 21, 2019 in Maryville with her family at her side.
Viola was born October 28, 1937, in Lincoln, NE. her parents were Oren Edmond Peery and Thelma Pearl (Blessman) Peery.
While in high school she was a member of the basketball team and was voted Basketball Queen of 1955. She graduated from Hopkins High School, Hopkins, MO.
She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Maryville.
Viola was a farm wife and mother. She worked at the Allen and Quinn Abstract Co., a realtor for A+ Realty Co., and she was a Mary Kay Consultant for 30 years.
Viola was an active volunteer and community member. She would volunteer at the SSM St. Francis Hospital, she was past president of the Graham Community Betterment Club, past president of Eagles Auxiliary #3669, she was past president of Maryville Soroptimist Club, and she was an active member of several Maryville bowling leagues.
Viola married Lowell Leroy Acklin on November 21, 1956. They resided on a farm near Graham, MO. They were married for 34 yrs. Lowell passed away May 19, 1990. She later married Hubert E. Gumm, on December 29, 2000. She and Hubert were married 16 yrs. Hubert died July 18, 2016. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Viola is survived by her 3 children: Lora Lea Acklin, of St. Joseph, MO, Alan Michael Acklin of Ida Grove, IA, and Carolyn Ann (Dale) Buhman of Clarksdale, MO, her siblings Leola M. (Joe) Pankau of Pineville, MO, Linda D. (Floyd) Dixon of North Powder, OR, and Galen O. (Karen A.) Peery of Kiron, IA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 10:30 AM, at the First Baptist Church in Maryville, MO. The burial will follow in the Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, MO.
The family will meet with friends and family, on Monday, June 24, 2019 from 6-8 PM at the First Baptist Church in Maryville.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to the First Baptist Church, 121 East Jenkins Street, Maryville.
Bram-Danfelt Funeral home of Maryville is in charge of the arrangements.
Viola was born October 28, 1937, in Lincoln, NE. her parents were Oren Edmond Peery and Thelma Pearl (Blessman) Peery.
While in high school she was a member of the basketball team and was voted Basketball Queen of 1955. She graduated from Hopkins High School, Hopkins, MO.
She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Maryville.
Viola was a farm wife and mother. She worked at the Allen and Quinn Abstract Co., a realtor for A+ Realty Co., and she was a Mary Kay Consultant for 30 years.
Viola was an active volunteer and community member. She would volunteer at the SSM St. Francis Hospital, she was past president of the Graham Community Betterment Club, past president of Eagles Auxiliary #3669, she was past president of Maryville Soroptimist Club, and she was an active member of several Maryville bowling leagues.
Viola married Lowell Leroy Acklin on November 21, 1956. They resided on a farm near Graham, MO. They were married for 34 yrs. Lowell passed away May 19, 1990. She later married Hubert E. Gumm, on December 29, 2000. She and Hubert were married 16 yrs. Hubert died July 18, 2016. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Viola is survived by her 3 children: Lora Lea Acklin, of St. Joseph, MO, Alan Michael Acklin of Ida Grove, IA, and Carolyn Ann (Dale) Buhman of Clarksdale, MO, her siblings Leola M. (Joe) Pankau of Pineville, MO, Linda D. (Floyd) Dixon of North Powder, OR, and Galen O. (Karen A.) Peery of Kiron, IA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 10:30 AM, at the First Baptist Church in Maryville, MO. The burial will follow in the Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, MO.
The family will meet with friends and family, on Monday, June 24, 2019 from 6-8 PM at the First Baptist Church in Maryville.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to the First Baptist Church, 121 East Jenkins Street, Maryville.
Bram-Danfelt Funeral home of Maryville is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary -- Britt Small 1947-2019
Britton R. “Britt” Small, 72 of Skidmore, Missouri passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at his home in Skidmore, Missouri.
Britt was born on January 31, 1947 in Shelbyville, Indiana to Dwain E. and Marilyn J. (Scudder) Small. He was a 1972 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, receiving his BS in music education and BS in mass communication. He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper during Vietnam.
Britt was an entertainer and musician with the Festival Family. He was inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Missouri, Iowa and South Dakota.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, David Small.
He married Annette L. Landrus on February 25, 2019. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include, son, Marty (Ivy) Small, Richland, Missouri; daughter, Anna Oleson, Kansas City, Missouri; one brother, Thomas Small, Bartow, Florida and two grandchildren, Zane and Hazel Small.
Mr. Small has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. There will be no visitation held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com
Britt was born on January 31, 1947 in Shelbyville, Indiana to Dwain E. and Marilyn J. (Scudder) Small. He was a 1972 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, receiving his BS in music education and BS in mass communication. He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper during Vietnam.
Britt was an entertainer and musician with the Festival Family. He was inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Missouri, Iowa and South Dakota.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, David Small.
He married Annette L. Landrus on February 25, 2019. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include, son, Marty (Ivy) Small, Richland, Missouri; daughter, Anna Oleson, Kansas City, Missouri; one brother, Thomas Small, Bartow, Florida and two grandchildren, Zane and Hazel Small.
Mr. Small has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. There will be no visitation held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Courthouse News for June 18th, 2019
On June 10th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Josh Supinger (39) of Redding alleging Speeding.
On June 10th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Shylea Moellenberndt (19) of Grant City alleging Speeding.
On June 11th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Chris Shiflett (31) of Worth alleging No Seat Belt.
On June 11th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Shana Land (27) of St. Joseph alleging No Seat Belt.
On June 11th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Patrick Mwumvira (27) of Kansas City on charges of No Plates and a DeKalb County Warrant for No Valid License.
On June 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Lee Thornton (43) of Savannah alleging Driving While Revoked (2nd or 3rd) and No Lighted Lamps.
On June 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Danny Goings (21) of Ewing (MO) alleging Damage to Jail or Jail Property (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, with defendant to be released on his own recognizance.
On June 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against John Moss (37) of Plattsburg alleging Possession of Marijuana.
On June 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against William Hubbell (25) of New Market (IA) alleging No Insurance and Failure to Register.
Walter Meier, 54, of Blockton was arrested on June 11, 2019 by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. He was wanted on an active Adams County warrant for failure to appear. Meier was transferred to Adams County to be held pending an appearance before the Magistrate.
Joseph Azvedo-Williams, 26, of Clarinda was arrested on June 11, 2019. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance, with the intent to deliver, a class B Felony. Azvedo-Williams is being held at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office on $25,000 bond.
Kevin Welch, 28, of Shenandoah was arrested on June 11, 2019. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance, with the intent to deliver, a class B Felony. Welch is being held at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office on $25,000 bond.
Approximately 1300 hrs on June 12, 2019, a hit and run was reported. Diane Case of Mount Ayr noticed someone had hit the back-passenger side of her 2004 Ford Truck on the north side of the Square in Mount Ayr. The truck was side swiped on the corner hitting her slide in camper jack tearing it away from the camper. If anybody has anymore info, please contact the Ringgold County Sheriff Department.
On June 12th, Special Prosecutor David Baird filed charges against Jamie Zentz-Miller (44) of Salina (MO) in Nodaway County alleging Passing a Bad Check.
On June 12, 2019, The Taylor County Sheriff's Office along with Deputies from the Ringgold County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant in the 600 block of east Ohio Street in Lenox. The following individuals were charged: Erron Bolinger, 44, of Lenox was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, (methamphetamine) a serious misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bolinger is being held on $1,300 bond. Additional charges are pending. Samantha Gile-Smith, 28, of Creston, was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and held on $300 bond.
On June 12th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Kyle Kobbe (24) of Grant City alleging Improper Turn Signal.
On June 13th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested April Smith (18) of Albany in Harrison County on charges of DWI, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and No Seat Belt.
On June 13th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Geney Dicks (63) of Savannah alleging Taking Fish of Unauthorized Length.
On June 14th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Gage Bever (17) of Worth alleging Minor Visibly Intoxicated.
On June 14th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Vanessa Force (20) of Parnell alleging Minor Visibly Intoxicated.
On June 14th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Jody Love (49) of Redding alleging Speeding and No Seat Belt.
On June 14th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Anthony Brooks (55) of Marion (NC) alleging Speeding. On June 17th, he pleaded guilty and was assessed $100.50 in fines and court costs by Judge Joel Miller.
On June 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Victor Harris (61) in Kansas City (KS) in Harrison County on a Bates County Warrant for Failure to Appear (No Valid License).
On June 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Joseph Vasquez (41) of Laredo (TX) in Harrison County on a Harrison County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Axle Weight Exceeded Limit, 2 Counts).
On June 14th, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department posted the following news release about a teen drowning that happened in Barnard:
Tragedy struck our community and a Maryville family Thursday, June 13, 2019. At 1:54 PM, a teenage boy called 911 reporting that his swimming partner, a 16-year-old girl, had gone under water and not resurfaced at the 102 River in Barnard. This office responded deputies immediately to the scene, and at the same time, called resources to assist. These resources were the Barnard Fire Department, Tri C Fire Department, Maryville Fire, Maryville PD Mozingo Lake Water Officers, the Midwest Regional Dive Team consisting of Clarinda Fire, Ringgold County, Cass County, Adams County, and Red Oak, Iowa, the Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Nodaway County Ambulance. I hope that I have included every agency that responded.
On arrival, the witness and reporting party pointed out where his swimming companion went under water. Deputies and other first responders went into the river searching this specific area. The Midwest Regional Dive Team sent divers into the river at 4:12 PM at the location where the girl was last seen. At 4:21 PM the diver found the girl’s body in deep water very near where she was last seen. With all respect and dignity, she was brought to the shore and was pronounced dead by Nodaway County Coroner Shelby. Our investigation has determined that this was an accident.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the girl who are suffering with this tragic loss. My deepest admiration for Deputy Logan who was able to find the right things to say to the mother and father of the girl. And recognition to Deputy Casteel and Reserve Deputy Gomez for searching the water and to the other first responders that also searched. To School Teacher Nancy Pulley who recognized the need to make sure that the boy that witnessed this was cared for and who accompanied me and Major Houston to visit with him and his parents to make sure he is cared for, and that counseling is made available to him. Thank you to the many volunteer first responders that help. God Bless.
Sheriff Randy Strong
On June 14th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Chad King (36) of Maryville alleging Driving While Revoked (2nd or 3rd Offense).
On June 14th, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department performed a drug bust in Maryville and issued the following news release:
On June 14, 2019, Maryville Police and the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office concluded a cooperative drug investigation. After the successful controlled and covert purchases of methamphetamine, a search warrant for an apartment was served yesterday, at 515 E 7th, building 726, apartment 4 in Maryville. Items seized in the apartment as evidence will be submitted to the lab for analysis and further charges may be filed
Arrest warrants related to this investigation were served on three individuals on June 14, 2019. The Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney, Robert Rice, charged the following suspects:
Kaleb Grady, age 21, of Maryville, with Distribution of a controlled substance within 2000 feet of a protected area (school zone). He is being held in the Nodaway County Jail on $50,000 bond.
Robert K Saunders, age 61, of Maryville, with Distribution of a controlled substance. He is being held in the Nodaway County Jail on $25,000.00 bond.
Orin Hill, age 51, of Maryville, with Distribution of a controlled substance. He is being held in the Nodaway County Jail on $25,000.00 bond.
Disclaimer: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Sheriff Randy Strong
On June 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Clarissa Ferguson (32) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $5,000, and the defendant has been released on her own recognizance.
On June 16th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Michael Johnson (23) of Savannah alleging DWI (Persistent, Felony), Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and Possession of Marijuana. Bond was denied.
On June 16th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Haile Galli (34) of Des Moines in Harrison County on a charge of Speeding (97 mph).
On June 16th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department, following a traffic stop, arrested Joleene Most (40) of Corning on charges of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving While Suspended. Bond was set at $1,600.
On June 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Teidy Rodriguez (49) of Floresville (TX) alleging No Valid Interstate Fuel License.
On June 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Juan Ariel Flores-Servellon (24) of Austin (TX) alleging No Valid License.
On June 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Andrew Polley (25) of Ridgeway alleging No Insurance.
On June 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Ashley John (35) of Oklahoma City (OK) alleging No Valid License.
On June 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jeffery Price (34) of Stanberry and Jeffery Price Sr. (57) of Bedford alleging Fishing Without a Permit.
On June 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jackson Robert (32) of Maryville alleging Possession of Prohibited Species.
On June 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Afredo Telles (24) of Maryville alleging No Valid License and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.
Charges listed are mere allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
On June 10th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Shylea Moellenberndt (19) of Grant City alleging Speeding.
On June 11th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Chris Shiflett (31) of Worth alleging No Seat Belt.
On June 11th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Shana Land (27) of St. Joseph alleging No Seat Belt.
On June 11th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Patrick Mwumvira (27) of Kansas City on charges of No Plates and a DeKalb County Warrant for No Valid License.
On June 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Lee Thornton (43) of Savannah alleging Driving While Revoked (2nd or 3rd) and No Lighted Lamps.
On June 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Danny Goings (21) of Ewing (MO) alleging Damage to Jail or Jail Property (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, with defendant to be released on his own recognizance.
On June 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against John Moss (37) of Plattsburg alleging Possession of Marijuana.
On June 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against William Hubbell (25) of New Market (IA) alleging No Insurance and Failure to Register.
Walter Meier, 54, of Blockton was arrested on June 11, 2019 by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. He was wanted on an active Adams County warrant for failure to appear. Meier was transferred to Adams County to be held pending an appearance before the Magistrate.
Joseph Azvedo-Williams, 26, of Clarinda was arrested on June 11, 2019. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance, with the intent to deliver, a class B Felony. Azvedo-Williams is being held at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office on $25,000 bond.
Kevin Welch, 28, of Shenandoah was arrested on June 11, 2019. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance, with the intent to deliver, a class B Felony. Welch is being held at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office on $25,000 bond.
Approximately 1300 hrs on June 12, 2019, a hit and run was reported. Diane Case of Mount Ayr noticed someone had hit the back-passenger side of her 2004 Ford Truck on the north side of the Square in Mount Ayr. The truck was side swiped on the corner hitting her slide in camper jack tearing it away from the camper. If anybody has anymore info, please contact the Ringgold County Sheriff Department.
On June 12th, Special Prosecutor David Baird filed charges against Jamie Zentz-Miller (44) of Salina (MO) in Nodaway County alleging Passing a Bad Check.
On June 12, 2019, The Taylor County Sheriff's Office along with Deputies from the Ringgold County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant in the 600 block of east Ohio Street in Lenox. The following individuals were charged: Erron Bolinger, 44, of Lenox was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, (methamphetamine) a serious misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bolinger is being held on $1,300 bond. Additional charges are pending. Samantha Gile-Smith, 28, of Creston, was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and held on $300 bond.
On June 12th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Kyle Kobbe (24) of Grant City alleging Improper Turn Signal.
On June 13th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested April Smith (18) of Albany in Harrison County on charges of DWI, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and No Seat Belt.
On June 13th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Geney Dicks (63) of Savannah alleging Taking Fish of Unauthorized Length.
On June 14th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Gage Bever (17) of Worth alleging Minor Visibly Intoxicated.
On June 14th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Vanessa Force (20) of Parnell alleging Minor Visibly Intoxicated.
On June 14th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Jody Love (49) of Redding alleging Speeding and No Seat Belt.
On June 14th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Anthony Brooks (55) of Marion (NC) alleging Speeding. On June 17th, he pleaded guilty and was assessed $100.50 in fines and court costs by Judge Joel Miller.
On June 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Victor Harris (61) in Kansas City (KS) in Harrison County on a Bates County Warrant for Failure to Appear (No Valid License).
On June 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Joseph Vasquez (41) of Laredo (TX) in Harrison County on a Harrison County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Axle Weight Exceeded Limit, 2 Counts).
On June 14th, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department posted the following news release about a teen drowning that happened in Barnard:
Tragedy struck our community and a Maryville family Thursday, June 13, 2019. At 1:54 PM, a teenage boy called 911 reporting that his swimming partner, a 16-year-old girl, had gone under water and not resurfaced at the 102 River in Barnard. This office responded deputies immediately to the scene, and at the same time, called resources to assist. These resources were the Barnard Fire Department, Tri C Fire Department, Maryville Fire, Maryville PD Mozingo Lake Water Officers, the Midwest Regional Dive Team consisting of Clarinda Fire, Ringgold County, Cass County, Adams County, and Red Oak, Iowa, the Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Nodaway County Ambulance. I hope that I have included every agency that responded.
On arrival, the witness and reporting party pointed out where his swimming companion went under water. Deputies and other first responders went into the river searching this specific area. The Midwest Regional Dive Team sent divers into the river at 4:12 PM at the location where the girl was last seen. At 4:21 PM the diver found the girl’s body in deep water very near where she was last seen. With all respect and dignity, she was brought to the shore and was pronounced dead by Nodaway County Coroner Shelby. Our investigation has determined that this was an accident.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the girl who are suffering with this tragic loss. My deepest admiration for Deputy Logan who was able to find the right things to say to the mother and father of the girl. And recognition to Deputy Casteel and Reserve Deputy Gomez for searching the water and to the other first responders that also searched. To School Teacher Nancy Pulley who recognized the need to make sure that the boy that witnessed this was cared for and who accompanied me and Major Houston to visit with him and his parents to make sure he is cared for, and that counseling is made available to him. Thank you to the many volunteer first responders that help. God Bless.
Sheriff Randy Strong
On June 14th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Chad King (36) of Maryville alleging Driving While Revoked (2nd or 3rd Offense).
On June 14th, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department performed a drug bust in Maryville and issued the following news release:
On June 14, 2019, Maryville Police and the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office concluded a cooperative drug investigation. After the successful controlled and covert purchases of methamphetamine, a search warrant for an apartment was served yesterday, at 515 E 7th, building 726, apartment 4 in Maryville. Items seized in the apartment as evidence will be submitted to the lab for analysis and further charges may be filed
Arrest warrants related to this investigation were served on three individuals on June 14, 2019. The Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney, Robert Rice, charged the following suspects:
Kaleb Grady, age 21, of Maryville, with Distribution of a controlled substance within 2000 feet of a protected area (school zone). He is being held in the Nodaway County Jail on $50,000 bond.
Robert K Saunders, age 61, of Maryville, with Distribution of a controlled substance. He is being held in the Nodaway County Jail on $25,000.00 bond.
Orin Hill, age 51, of Maryville, with Distribution of a controlled substance. He is being held in the Nodaway County Jail on $25,000.00 bond.
Disclaimer: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Sheriff Randy Strong
On June 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Clarissa Ferguson (32) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $5,000, and the defendant has been released on her own recognizance.
On June 16th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Michael Johnson (23) of Savannah alleging DWI (Persistent, Felony), Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and Possession of Marijuana. Bond was denied.
On June 16th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Haile Galli (34) of Des Moines in Harrison County on a charge of Speeding (97 mph).
On June 16th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department, following a traffic stop, arrested Joleene Most (40) of Corning on charges of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving While Suspended. Bond was set at $1,600.
On June 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Teidy Rodriguez (49) of Floresville (TX) alleging No Valid Interstate Fuel License.
On June 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Juan Ariel Flores-Servellon (24) of Austin (TX) alleging No Valid License.
On June 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Andrew Polley (25) of Ridgeway alleging No Insurance.
On June 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Ashley John (35) of Oklahoma City (OK) alleging No Valid License.
On June 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jeffery Price (34) of Stanberry and Jeffery Price Sr. (57) of Bedford alleging Fishing Without a Permit.
On June 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jackson Robert (32) of Maryville alleging Possession of Prohibited Species.
On June 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Afredo Telles (24) of Maryville alleging No Valid License and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.
Charges listed are mere allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Monday, June 17, 2019
Debbie Roach Appointed to Northwest Board of Regents
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson appointed Debbie Roach to the Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents. Ms. Roach is the Postmaster of Sheridan and Officer-in-Charge of the Grant City Post Office. She has served as Mayor of Grant City for more than 10 years. Ms. Roach is a Board Member of the Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation Group which spans six Northwest Missouri counties. She also serves as a Statewide Board Member for the Missouri Community Betterment Program. Ms. Roach is a graduate of Worth County R-III.
Obituary -- Louise Ross 1932-2019
Marie “Louise” (Hawk) Ross a long-time resident from Grant City, MO passed away on the 14th of June at the Worth County Convalescent Center. Born on January 29th, 1932 in Sheridan MO to Lazuras and Hazel Hawk.
She graduated from high school in Sheridan MO and attended secretarial school in St Joe, MO before returning to Worth County and marrying James Pren Ross on June 15, 1954. To this reunion they had three children; Brad (Rhonda) Ross of Indianola, IA, Kay (Ray) Kannady of Dardenne Prairie, MO and Pren Ross of Grant City, MO. Louise was blessed to have two grandchildren, Jessica Ross of West Des Moines, IA and Valerie (Justin) Brand, of Indianola, IA and two great grandchildren Keathyn and Kynzlee Brand. Louise was an active member of Eastern Star, was owner w/Jim of Ross Mobile Homes and Country Corners and loved to garden, cook and sew.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents and by Jim. She has surviving siblings Don Hawk, Bonnie (Jewell) Taylor, Jack (Dorilla) Hawk, Ann (Don) Bergman.
Per Louise’s request, she has been cremated and requested no services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in Louise’s name to either the Grant City Golf Course or the Worth County Convalescent Center. Arrangement are under direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home.
She graduated from high school in Sheridan MO and attended secretarial school in St Joe, MO before returning to Worth County and marrying James Pren Ross on June 15, 1954. To this reunion they had three children; Brad (Rhonda) Ross of Indianola, IA, Kay (Ray) Kannady of Dardenne Prairie, MO and Pren Ross of Grant City, MO. Louise was blessed to have two grandchildren, Jessica Ross of West Des Moines, IA and Valerie (Justin) Brand, of Indianola, IA and two great grandchildren Keathyn and Kynzlee Brand. Louise was an active member of Eastern Star, was owner w/Jim of Ross Mobile Homes and Country Corners and loved to garden, cook and sew.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents and by Jim. She has surviving siblings Don Hawk, Bonnie (Jewell) Taylor, Jack (Dorilla) Hawk, Ann (Don) Bergman.
Per Louise’s request, she has been cremated and requested no services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in Louise’s name to either the Grant City Golf Course or the Worth County Convalescent Center. Arrangement are under direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home.
Sunday, June 16, 2019
After Sheridan School Closure, Decline Followed
After the closure of the Sheridan School in 1976, decline set in. Carla Martin, writing a Letter to the Editor to the Hopkins Journal on February 5th, 1981 advocating a 90 cent levy increase for the North Nodaway School, wrote, in part:
I look back at the time Sheridan High School closed. I was a student there. I had a choice – travel 60 miles to and from school a day, or give up all my school friends. I chose not to travel the 60 miles a day. There were no familiar faces. I was so glad Hopkins was a small, friendly school where you weren’t just a number. You had a name.
If you ever drive through Sheridan, look around at what used to be a busy town. There are not very many young people staying, because there is nothing there for them. The school had given so much business to the town.
The North Nodaway School was seeking to avoid the fate of Sheridan; their budget figures showed they were going to go broke in 1982 unless the levy passed. The levy passed easily with three quarters of the school district voting for the measure.
I look back at the time Sheridan High School closed. I was a student there. I had a choice – travel 60 miles to and from school a day, or give up all my school friends. I chose not to travel the 60 miles a day. There were no familiar faces. I was so glad Hopkins was a small, friendly school where you weren’t just a number. You had a name.
If you ever drive through Sheridan, look around at what used to be a busy town. There are not very many young people staying, because there is nothing there for them. The school had given so much business to the town.
The North Nodaway School was seeking to avoid the fate of Sheridan; their budget figures showed they were going to go broke in 1982 unless the levy passed. The levy passed easily with three quarters of the school district voting for the measure.
In 1980, Ravenwood Firm Ran Booming Fur Trapping Business
In 1980, there was a booming fur trade in Nodaway County and Platte River Kennel & Fur, a husband and wife team consisting of L.D. “Buck” and Marjorie Carroll, took full advantage. Raccoons fetched as high as $30-50, with an average of $14 a pelt. Muskrats were valuable too, bringing in $4.50 a pelt. Margaret Nelson, who wrote for the Hopkins Journal at the time, did a feature in the December 25th, 1980 issue.
Raccoons were valued for their length and condition. A coon that was 33” or longer was more valuable. One that was run over was less valuable, because of the damage to the pelt. Animals caught in warmer weather were less valuable, because the fur was more likely to slip off the hide.
The Carrolls would sell the pelts to brokerage houses, which would sell them internationally. They would go to Greece, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Sweden, Canada, and even the USSR, with which the US was at the height of the Cold War.
There were all sorts of animals that were trapped in Nodaway County. There were beavers, coyotes, foxes, possums, minks, and even skunks. In Nodaway County alone that year, trappers took 5,096 muskrats, 7,932 raccoons, 1,157 coyotes, and 680 beavers. Occassionally, there are black coyotes as well.
Many of the animals listed are seen as nuisances. Charles Smith said that recently, a raccoon came onto his porch at his Pickering home, climbed up the railing, and up the side of his house beside the air conditioner, leaving a bunch of mud in the process. And coyotes frequently go after pets and livestock. One time, back in the late 1980’s, there was an epic hunt for a coyote as Richard Swaney chased one from the edge of Bedford clear to Route K just west of Grant City.
Raccoons were valued for their length and condition. A coon that was 33” or longer was more valuable. One that was run over was less valuable, because of the damage to the pelt. Animals caught in warmer weather were less valuable, because the fur was more likely to slip off the hide.
The Carrolls would sell the pelts to brokerage houses, which would sell them internationally. They would go to Greece, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Sweden, Canada, and even the USSR, with which the US was at the height of the Cold War.
There were all sorts of animals that were trapped in Nodaway County. There were beavers, coyotes, foxes, possums, minks, and even skunks. In Nodaway County alone that year, trappers took 5,096 muskrats, 7,932 raccoons, 1,157 coyotes, and 680 beavers. Occassionally, there are black coyotes as well.
Many of the animals listed are seen as nuisances. Charles Smith said that recently, a raccoon came onto his porch at his Pickering home, climbed up the railing, and up the side of his house beside the air conditioner, leaving a bunch of mud in the process. And coyotes frequently go after pets and livestock. One time, back in the late 1980’s, there was an epic hunt for a coyote as Richard Swaney chased one from the edge of Bedford clear to Route K just west of Grant City.
Pickering Man Wrecks ATV, Seriously Injured
A Pickering man was seriously injured in an ATV wreck near Pickering Saturday night at around 7:04 pm. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2005 Honda TRX 400 EX ATV driven by Kody Pritchett (31) of Pickering was eastbound on 190th Street & Jet Road one half mile east of Pickering when he struck a clump of gravel in the roadway, causing the ATV to leave the roadway and go airborne. Pritchett was ejected and the ATV came to rest on the south side of 190th Street on its wheels facing east. Pritchett received serious injuries and was taken to Mosaic Life Care. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
Friday, June 14, 2019
Conception Junction Man Swerves to Miss Deer, Injured in Wreck
A Conception Junction man was injured last Tuesday when he swerved to miss a deer at around 12:30 am on Route 136 two miles south of Ravenwood.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 1996 Plymouth Breeze driven by Jacob Young (24) was eastbound on 136 when he swerved to avoid striking a deer, went off the left side of the road, and struck an embankment. Young received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic. He was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 1996 Plymouth Breeze driven by Jacob Young (24) was eastbound on 136 when he swerved to avoid striking a deer, went off the left side of the road, and struck an embankment. Young received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic. He was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.
Obituary -- Betty Shuck 1930-2019
Betty Marie Shuck, 88, of Denver, Missouri, passed away June 9, 2019 at Worth County Convalescent Center in Grant City, Missouri. Betty, the daughter of Howard and Alma (Bryant) Horn was born October 15, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri.
On September 10, 1947, Betty was united in marriage to Wilson D. Shuck. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1990.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, her son James Shuck and a sister Pauline Horn.
Survivors: sons, William (Catherine) Shuck, Kearney, MO; David (Lori) Shuck, Denver, MO; daughters, Arlene (Leon) Johnson, Orrick, MO; Karen (Tony) Sanchez, Kearney, MO; Anne (Gary) Allen; Lori (Russell) Wooden, all of Martinsville, MO; grandchildren, Matthew Shuck, Danielle (Matthew) Wilson, Elizabeth (Alex) Blakley, Kyle (Sachlyn) Johnson, Keith (Keighsy) Short, Valerie (Ryan) Schneider, Christa (Tyler) Fitzpatrick, Zach Shuck, Jacob Shuck, Wyatt Wooden and Kenslee Wooden; 12 great-grandchildren.
Graveside Service and Burial: 11:00 AM Thursday, June 13 at the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family received friends 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday evening at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Memorial Contributions: Grandview Cemetery in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO 64402. Online condolences: www.robersonpolleychapel.com.
On September 10, 1947, Betty was united in marriage to Wilson D. Shuck. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1990.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, her son James Shuck and a sister Pauline Horn.
Survivors: sons, William (Catherine) Shuck, Kearney, MO; David (Lori) Shuck, Denver, MO; daughters, Arlene (Leon) Johnson, Orrick, MO; Karen (Tony) Sanchez, Kearney, MO; Anne (Gary) Allen; Lori (Russell) Wooden, all of Martinsville, MO; grandchildren, Matthew Shuck, Danielle (Matthew) Wilson, Elizabeth (Alex) Blakley, Kyle (Sachlyn) Johnson, Keith (Keighsy) Short, Valerie (Ryan) Schneider, Christa (Tyler) Fitzpatrick, Zach Shuck, Jacob Shuck, Wyatt Wooden and Kenslee Wooden; 12 great-grandchildren.
Graveside Service and Burial: 11:00 AM Thursday, June 13 at the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family received friends 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday evening at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Memorial Contributions: Grandview Cemetery in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO 64402. Online condolences: www.robersonpolleychapel.com.
Obituary -- Calvin Adams 1924-2019
Calvin Clayton Adams, son of Luther David & Eva Lena (Pottorff) Adams, was born at Hatfield, Missouri. Calvin grew up around Hatfield and he graduated from Hatfield High School in 1942.
Calvin refused a military deferment because of the need on the farm to enlist in the U.S. Army. On April 17, 1943, he entered active service as a Radio Operator on B-29 bombers. He flew 25 missions over Tokyo which included dropping supplies to the prisoners of war. One particular mission was remembered and retold at his WW II reunions. On the 13th mission that Calvin participated in, 13 men boarded bomber #13 on Friday the 13th. The mission lasted 13 hours and 13 minutes! Calvin was honorably discharged on January 8, 1946 having received the following medals and commendations: Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Victory-World War II Medal, and the Air Medal.
On August 4, 1946, Calvin was united in marriage to Roena Snethen in Troy, Kansas. They became parents to Steven Clayton, Beverly Jean, and Richard Roe. Calvin & Roena were soon to celebrate 73 years of marriage.
Calvin was a people person. He enjoyed being around people and he loved to visit. This made sales a natural for Calvin and he spent 60 years in car sales. Calvin began with Carr Chevrolet before owning and operating Adams & Johnson Auto’s for many years. Calvin and Kenny Johnson were partners and many first-time car owners purchased their car from Calvin. Calvin worked for Glendenning Motors for the last several years, retiring at age 90. Because of his career, Calvin knew everyone in Ringgold County and the surrounding area.
Calvin loved to fish, and he loved to golf. He was a golf partner and mentor to his grandchildren and many others. Calvin loved to dance, and he enjoyed the Monday night dances at the American Legion. He was an active member of the legion and took a personal interest in the maintenance of the building. He would line up bands for Monday night and help with the fundraisers too. Calvin was a naturally fast talker and self-made auctioneer. He would auction off pies at the fundraisers and other activities. Calvin loved his family and loved the weekend cookouts with everyone. Calvin will always be known as a storyteller and he told jokes up to the end.
Calvin passed away on June 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Beverly Garris; sister Beulah (Albert) Kimberling; brother Melvin (Katherine) Adams; brother-in-law Don Whited.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Roena Adams of Mount Ayr; sons Steve (Linda) Adams of Perry, IA and Rick (Madeline) Adams of Osceola, IA; son-in-law Gary Garris of Murray, IA; grandchildren Dana (Tim) Baker of Plattsburg, MO, Dawn (Bryan) Anderson of Lake Park, MN, Darin (Hope) Adams of Detroit Lakes, MN, Jodie Adams of Perry, IA, Robin (Dennis) Boerre of Adel, IA, Michelle (Darrell) Beem of Truro, IA, Troy (Christie) Garris of Des Moines, IA, Adam Garris of Indianola, IA, Brooke (Cody) Caldwell of Osceola, IA, and Walker (Kimberly) Adams of Osceola, IA; 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; sister Bonnie Whited of Maryville, MO; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many good friends.
Calvin refused a military deferment because of the need on the farm to enlist in the U.S. Army. On April 17, 1943, he entered active service as a Radio Operator on B-29 bombers. He flew 25 missions over Tokyo which included dropping supplies to the prisoners of war. One particular mission was remembered and retold at his WW II reunions. On the 13th mission that Calvin participated in, 13 men boarded bomber #13 on Friday the 13th. The mission lasted 13 hours and 13 minutes! Calvin was honorably discharged on January 8, 1946 having received the following medals and commendations: Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Victory-World War II Medal, and the Air Medal.
On August 4, 1946, Calvin was united in marriage to Roena Snethen in Troy, Kansas. They became parents to Steven Clayton, Beverly Jean, and Richard Roe. Calvin & Roena were soon to celebrate 73 years of marriage.
Calvin was a people person. He enjoyed being around people and he loved to visit. This made sales a natural for Calvin and he spent 60 years in car sales. Calvin began with Carr Chevrolet before owning and operating Adams & Johnson Auto’s for many years. Calvin and Kenny Johnson were partners and many first-time car owners purchased their car from Calvin. Calvin worked for Glendenning Motors for the last several years, retiring at age 90. Because of his career, Calvin knew everyone in Ringgold County and the surrounding area.
Calvin loved to fish, and he loved to golf. He was a golf partner and mentor to his grandchildren and many others. Calvin loved to dance, and he enjoyed the Monday night dances at the American Legion. He was an active member of the legion and took a personal interest in the maintenance of the building. He would line up bands for Monday night and help with the fundraisers too. Calvin was a naturally fast talker and self-made auctioneer. He would auction off pies at the fundraisers and other activities. Calvin loved his family and loved the weekend cookouts with everyone. Calvin will always be known as a storyteller and he told jokes up to the end.
Calvin passed away on June 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Beverly Garris; sister Beulah (Albert) Kimberling; brother Melvin (Katherine) Adams; brother-in-law Don Whited.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Roena Adams of Mount Ayr; sons Steve (Linda) Adams of Perry, IA and Rick (Madeline) Adams of Osceola, IA; son-in-law Gary Garris of Murray, IA; grandchildren Dana (Tim) Baker of Plattsburg, MO, Dawn (Bryan) Anderson of Lake Park, MN, Darin (Hope) Adams of Detroit Lakes, MN, Jodie Adams of Perry, IA, Robin (Dennis) Boerre of Adel, IA, Michelle (Darrell) Beem of Truro, IA, Troy (Christie) Garris of Des Moines, IA, Adam Garris of Indianola, IA, Brooke (Cody) Caldwell of Osceola, IA, and Walker (Kimberly) Adams of Osceola, IA; 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; sister Bonnie Whited of Maryville, MO; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many good friends.
Mary Seat to Resign from Partnership Library
Worth County Partnership Librarian Mary Seat announced she would turn in her resignation after serving 18+ years. Her last day will be August 2nd. “I decided it was time to make more time for myself,” she said.
Seat started serving in January 2001, when the Worth County Library was still housed in the old City Hall building where the firehouse is today. They still hadn’t gotten the loan to build the current facility.
She said she would miss all the aspects of her job – interacting with people, selecting and purchasing books, and sorting them. When she first started, the library was still using the old card catalog system with 3x5 cards; now, it is all done online. She said that the current facilities were much better than the one which they started with.
Seat said the biggest challenge for her was meeting expectations while working part-time 20 hours a week. She said most bigger libraries split everyone’s duties, while she had to do everything. She said that she would be spending her extra spare time reading and sewing and helping out her husband, David.
Seat started serving in January 2001, when the Worth County Library was still housed in the old City Hall building where the firehouse is today. They still hadn’t gotten the loan to build the current facility.
She said she would miss all the aspects of her job – interacting with people, selecting and purchasing books, and sorting them. When she first started, the library was still using the old card catalog system with 3x5 cards; now, it is all done online. She said that the current facilities were much better than the one which they started with.
Seat said the biggest challenge for her was meeting expectations while working part-time 20 hours a week. She said most bigger libraries split everyone’s duties, while she had to do everything. She said that she would be spending her extra spare time reading and sewing and helping out her husband, David.
Obituary -- Lindsey Rue Allee 2003-2019
Lindsey Rue Allee, 16, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2019, near Barnard, MO.
Lindsey was born on May 30, 2003, in St. Joseph, MO. Her parents were Christopher T. and Janet LaRue (Boyd) Allee.
She was a lifelong resident of Maryville and was entering her junior year of high school.
Lindsey packed many things into her 16 years. She was a member and attended Laura Street Baptist Church, and was a girl scout for many years. Lindsey loved to cook and eat pasta, as well as spend time talking and making videos. She loved her cats, Gizmo and Charlie.
She loved Michael Jackson and could name any song with just a few notes. Lindsey loved performing. She had participated in the Maryville Young Players and had also performed at the Rose Theater in Maryville. She loved being on stage, and the attention it gave. She also had many viewers and followers of her You-Tube channel, “Pixel Dragon”. She also liked helping people and would often be found chatting with people from all over the world. She had a small group of friends, who were her true friends. She was not afraid to be different and often stood out from others her age. Too often peers would shy away from her or bully her for being different. She led her own path and was not afraid to speak her mind or stand up for others. She wanted to empower others to be the same way.
Lindsey suffered from many medical ailments in her short life. She was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis, Type I, NF for short. NF causes tumors to grow on the end of nerves. Lindsey had many tumors throughout her body including her brain and on her spine. It caused her to have Scoliosis for which she had over 20 surgeries and eventually her spine fused at the age of 13. She was at Children's Mercy Hospital an average of 3-5 times each month seeing all sorts of specialists. She never let this get her down and considered Children's Mercy like a second home. She participated for many years in the NF Central Plains Walk with her group “Lindsey’s Lucky Stars”; helping raise money which goes to Children's Tumor Foundation for research, as there is no cure for NF.
She was a also a teen ambassador of the Tourette’s Association of America and attended the yearly Tourette’s camp. She had just recently spoke to Congress in Washington, DC. on Tourette’s and how it affected her life.
Preceding her in death were her maternal grandfather, Guy “Bud” Allee, and her maternal grandmother, Rita C. Boyd.
She is survived by her parents, Chris and LaRue Allee of the home; her brother, Nick Allee, Maryville, MO; her paternal grandmother, Willa Allee, Maryville, MO, her paternal grandfather, Larry Boyd, Maryville, MO, and grandparents, Bill and Jean Ann Casey; aunts, LaRi Liberty, LouAnn Ewart, Chandra Hopkins, and Marita Casey; her uncles, Stephen Allee, Sterling Hopkins, Ralph Liberty, and Rick Ewart, along with numerous other family members on both sides of her family.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, on Monday, June 17, 2019, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville. The burial will follow in the Sheridan Cemetery, VanSkyock Addition, Sheridan, MO.
The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 PM, Sunday, June 16, 2019, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.
Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Lindsey’s name to the Children’s Tumor Foundation, 120 Wall Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10005-3904. attn: Gift Processing. Or go to www.join.ctf.org.
Lindsey was born on May 30, 2003, in St. Joseph, MO. Her parents were Christopher T. and Janet LaRue (Boyd) Allee.
She was a lifelong resident of Maryville and was entering her junior year of high school.
Lindsey packed many things into her 16 years. She was a member and attended Laura Street Baptist Church, and was a girl scout for many years. Lindsey loved to cook and eat pasta, as well as spend time talking and making videos. She loved her cats, Gizmo and Charlie.
She loved Michael Jackson and could name any song with just a few notes. Lindsey loved performing. She had participated in the Maryville Young Players and had also performed at the Rose Theater in Maryville. She loved being on stage, and the attention it gave. She also had many viewers and followers of her You-Tube channel, “Pixel Dragon”. She also liked helping people and would often be found chatting with people from all over the world. She had a small group of friends, who were her true friends. She was not afraid to be different and often stood out from others her age. Too often peers would shy away from her or bully her for being different. She led her own path and was not afraid to speak her mind or stand up for others. She wanted to empower others to be the same way.
Lindsey suffered from many medical ailments in her short life. She was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis, Type I, NF for short. NF causes tumors to grow on the end of nerves. Lindsey had many tumors throughout her body including her brain and on her spine. It caused her to have Scoliosis for which she had over 20 surgeries and eventually her spine fused at the age of 13. She was at Children's Mercy Hospital an average of 3-5 times each month seeing all sorts of specialists. She never let this get her down and considered Children's Mercy like a second home. She participated for many years in the NF Central Plains Walk with her group “Lindsey’s Lucky Stars”; helping raise money which goes to Children's Tumor Foundation for research, as there is no cure for NF.
She was a also a teen ambassador of the Tourette’s Association of America and attended the yearly Tourette’s camp. She had just recently spoke to Congress in Washington, DC. on Tourette’s and how it affected her life.
Preceding her in death were her maternal grandfather, Guy “Bud” Allee, and her maternal grandmother, Rita C. Boyd.
She is survived by her parents, Chris and LaRue Allee of the home; her brother, Nick Allee, Maryville, MO; her paternal grandmother, Willa Allee, Maryville, MO, her paternal grandfather, Larry Boyd, Maryville, MO, and grandparents, Bill and Jean Ann Casey; aunts, LaRi Liberty, LouAnn Ewart, Chandra Hopkins, and Marita Casey; her uncles, Stephen Allee, Sterling Hopkins, Ralph Liberty, and Rick Ewart, along with numerous other family members on both sides of her family.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, on Monday, June 17, 2019, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville. The burial will follow in the Sheridan Cemetery, VanSkyock Addition, Sheridan, MO.
The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 PM, Sunday, June 16, 2019, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.
Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Lindsey’s name to the Children’s Tumor Foundation, 120 Wall Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10005-3904. attn: Gift Processing. Or go to www.join.ctf.org.
Obituary -- Harold "Shorty" Fletchall 1928-2019
Harold “Shorty” L. Fletchall went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2019. Harold was a resident of Grant City, MO, for 88 years, then moved to his retirement home at Vintage Gardens in St. Joseph, MO, to be closer to his family. After a recent illness, he moved to St. Joseph Senior Living for a higher level of care.
Harold was born in Worth County, MO, to Lloyd Austin and Carrie B. Fletchall on October 17, 1928. He attended high school at Grant City, MO, and graduated in 1946. He joined the Army in 1953 and proudly served his country.
He married Edith Mae Foster on July 3, 1955, in Halfrock, MO, and to this union Stephen Fletchall of Des Moines, IA, Elaine Fletchall Bryant of St. Joseph, and Brent Fletchall of Savannah, MO, were born. He has eight grandchildren: Ashton and Taylor Bryant, Austin, Ashley and Amanda Fletchall, Nathan Fletchall, and Bobby and Cassie Bryant; he has four great grandchildren: Sabrina, Ceciela, Nicholas, and Nevaeh Minear.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; infant twin brother; sister, Freda Baker; and wife, Edith Fletchall. He is survived by his sister, Leona Davidson; two sons, Stephen and Brent; daughter, Elaine Bryant; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Harold was a devoted Christian and member of the Grant City Baptist Church. He was an active member of the church, teaching vacation bible school, Sunday school, participated in mission work, and many other activities for the Lord. Harold served as a Deacon at the church and served on multiple leadership roles and committees. In addition to the many activities at his church, he served on the New Life Association committee and the Board of Camp Grand Oaks.
Harold was a master of many trades but he was mainly known for his floor covering business, F&M Floor Covering. After closing out his floor covering business, he became the custodian at the Worth County R-III High School until retirement in 1994. When he was not laying carpet or linoleum for someone or working for the school, you could oftentimes find him on a local pond bank, fishing to his heart’s content.
Boy Scout Troop 62 was one of his passions. He, along with others, rekindled this troop in the early 70’s and served as Scoutmaster until the early 80’s. Harold was also a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say known as Honorary Warrior Rug Trader. He spent many summers providing leadership to the young men at Camp Geiger. His passion was working with these young boys, helping them to develop into future leaders.
The family suggests memorial gifts to be sent to Mosaic Home Health and Hospice, 2332 S. Main, Suite B, Maryville, MO 64468.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 17th at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, MO. Interment will be in the Grant City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 16th at the funeral home.
Harold was born in Worth County, MO, to Lloyd Austin and Carrie B. Fletchall on October 17, 1928. He attended high school at Grant City, MO, and graduated in 1946. He joined the Army in 1953 and proudly served his country.
He married Edith Mae Foster on July 3, 1955, in Halfrock, MO, and to this union Stephen Fletchall of Des Moines, IA, Elaine Fletchall Bryant of St. Joseph, and Brent Fletchall of Savannah, MO, were born. He has eight grandchildren: Ashton and Taylor Bryant, Austin, Ashley and Amanda Fletchall, Nathan Fletchall, and Bobby and Cassie Bryant; he has four great grandchildren: Sabrina, Ceciela, Nicholas, and Nevaeh Minear.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; infant twin brother; sister, Freda Baker; and wife, Edith Fletchall. He is survived by his sister, Leona Davidson; two sons, Stephen and Brent; daughter, Elaine Bryant; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Harold was a devoted Christian and member of the Grant City Baptist Church. He was an active member of the church, teaching vacation bible school, Sunday school, participated in mission work, and many other activities for the Lord. Harold served as a Deacon at the church and served on multiple leadership roles and committees. In addition to the many activities at his church, he served on the New Life Association committee and the Board of Camp Grand Oaks.
Harold was a master of many trades but he was mainly known for his floor covering business, F&M Floor Covering. After closing out his floor covering business, he became the custodian at the Worth County R-III High School until retirement in 1994. When he was not laying carpet or linoleum for someone or working for the school, you could oftentimes find him on a local pond bank, fishing to his heart’s content.
Boy Scout Troop 62 was one of his passions. He, along with others, rekindled this troop in the early 70’s and served as Scoutmaster until the early 80’s. Harold was also a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say known as Honorary Warrior Rug Trader. He spent many summers providing leadership to the young men at Camp Geiger. His passion was working with these young boys, helping them to develop into future leaders.
The family suggests memorial gifts to be sent to Mosaic Home Health and Hospice, 2332 S. Main, Suite B, Maryville, MO 64468.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 17th at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, MO. Interment will be in the Grant City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 16th at the funeral home.
Northwest Missouri State Honor Rolls
The following Northwest Missouri State students met requirements to be listed on the honor rolls for the Spring 2019 Trimester:
Blockton – Whitney Henry (President), Harlee Meek (Academic).
Eagleville – Carli Brenizer (President), Krissi Cox (President), Alyssa Craig (Academic), Abbe Gibson (Academic), Kiley Gibson (President).
Gentry – Sarah Evans (Academic).
Grant City – Josh Warner (Academic).
Hopkins – Taylor Combs (President), Colton Steeve (Academic).
Parnell – Max Giesken (President), Megan Moore (Academic), Jill Spire (President).
Redding – Hannah Glendenning (President).
Blockton – Whitney Henry (President), Harlee Meek (Academic).
Eagleville – Carli Brenizer (President), Krissi Cox (President), Alyssa Craig (Academic), Abbe Gibson (Academic), Kiley Gibson (President).
Gentry – Sarah Evans (Academic).
Grant City – Josh Warner (Academic).
Hopkins – Taylor Combs (President), Colton Steeve (Academic).
Parnell – Max Giesken (President), Megan Moore (Academic), Jill Spire (President).
Redding – Hannah Glendenning (President).
Route YY Bridge Replacement Moved Up to 2019 or 2020
The Route YY Bridge, linking Worth to Grant City, has been targeted for replacement in Fall 2019. Previously, the project was not scheduled for replacement until Fall 2021. However, Governor Mike Parson’s Focus on Bridges plan was passed by the Missouri legislature, which allocated $50 million for the plan. The project will be put out for bid in fall, with replacement in either Fall 2019 or Spring 2020, depending on weather and availability.
The DOT closed the Route YY Bridge, citing deterioration of the structure during a routine inspection. Since then, bus routes to school have been longer, and motorists have had to either take Routes W and Z to Grant City, go south through Gentry and north on 169, or take one of two dirt roads, causing wear and tear on lettered roads and county roads.
The DOT closed the Route YY Bridge, citing deterioration of the structure during a routine inspection. Since then, bus routes to school have been longer, and motorists have had to either take Routes W and Z to Grant City, go south through Gentry and north on 169, or take one of two dirt roads, causing wear and tear on lettered roads and county roads.
At North Platte, Ryan Davis Still Molding Girls Teams Into Winners
After leading Northeast Nodaway’s girls to heights not seen since the Claude Samson days in 2010 and 2011, Ryan Davis left to bigger and better things.
During his tenure, Northeast Nodaway was one of the top teams in the area, forcing 30+ turnovers a game even against good teams. They beat teams like Jefferson, Cameron, Rock Port, Tarkio, South Nodaway, DeKalb, and Stanberry. Jacqueline Schulte scored 1,488 career points and her class was the first to play in the new NEN gym all four years; Michelle Schulte and Blair Schmitz also broke the 1,000 point barrier.
Many people have different rituals during winning streams, and ours is to fret and worry about anything going wrong or anyone getting hurt. We would always ask Ryan before games if everyone was healthy, and finally, he said, “It’s a wonderful day in the neighborhood.”
He moved on to Lexington, where he was the head girls coach for two years. In his second year, he brought his team back to Northwest Missouri to face the Bluejays. Neither team had won a game up to that point. At one point, he forgot himself and told the NEN girls to start warming up, which they did. The game was an epic battle between the Bluejays and Lexington, decided, appropriately enough, in sudden death overtime when Michelle Schulte hit a free throw to beat Lexington. It was the only time Vance Proffitt, now the NEN Athletic Director, had beaten Ryan Davis when the two coached against each other.
Davis moved on to Savannah, and then to North Platte, where he rose up the ranks until he became the head girls basketball coach there. Over the years, NEN and North Platte have put up some pretty spirited battles in basketball even though the Bluejays would always come up short. The current players still remember Mr. Rogers on the sidelines at NEN, telling his teams to know their situations, his quips, and his epic groans when they were not playing defense up to his standards.
Last year, North Platte struggled to reach .500 all year, but showed they were capable of beating anyone on a given night; they beat North Andrew during the course of the campaign. Finally, they caught fire at the end of the year and won all three games handily in districts, getting a winning season and winning 15 games before falling to powerhouse Mid-Buchanan in districts.
This summer, they are trying to build on what they accomplished last year. Playing against a team from Omaha that was much bigger and quicker Thursday, they fell behind 26-6 before they realized they could play basketball with them and chipped away, making things interesting before losing 40-33. Davis’ steady hand helped his team keep their composure and get back in the game. “This is a fun group of girls to coach,” he said.
During his tenure, Northeast Nodaway was one of the top teams in the area, forcing 30+ turnovers a game even against good teams. They beat teams like Jefferson, Cameron, Rock Port, Tarkio, South Nodaway, DeKalb, and Stanberry. Jacqueline Schulte scored 1,488 career points and her class was the first to play in the new NEN gym all four years; Michelle Schulte and Blair Schmitz also broke the 1,000 point barrier.
Many people have different rituals during winning streams, and ours is to fret and worry about anything going wrong or anyone getting hurt. We would always ask Ryan before games if everyone was healthy, and finally, he said, “It’s a wonderful day in the neighborhood.”
He moved on to Lexington, where he was the head girls coach for two years. In his second year, he brought his team back to Northwest Missouri to face the Bluejays. Neither team had won a game up to that point. At one point, he forgot himself and told the NEN girls to start warming up, which they did. The game was an epic battle between the Bluejays and Lexington, decided, appropriately enough, in sudden death overtime when Michelle Schulte hit a free throw to beat Lexington. It was the only time Vance Proffitt, now the NEN Athletic Director, had beaten Ryan Davis when the two coached against each other.
Davis moved on to Savannah, and then to North Platte, where he rose up the ranks until he became the head girls basketball coach there. Over the years, NEN and North Platte have put up some pretty spirited battles in basketball even though the Bluejays would always come up short. The current players still remember Mr. Rogers on the sidelines at NEN, telling his teams to know their situations, his quips, and his epic groans when they were not playing defense up to his standards.
Last year, North Platte struggled to reach .500 all year, but showed they were capable of beating anyone on a given night; they beat North Andrew during the course of the campaign. Finally, they caught fire at the end of the year and won all three games handily in districts, getting a winning season and winning 15 games before falling to powerhouse Mid-Buchanan in districts.
This summer, they are trying to build on what they accomplished last year. Playing against a team from Omaha that was much bigger and quicker Thursday, they fell behind 26-6 before they realized they could play basketball with them and chipped away, making things interesting before losing 40-33. Davis’ steady hand helped his team keep their composure and get back in the game. “This is a fun group of girls to coach,” he said.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Mustangs Punch Above Their Weight at Northwest Shootout
North Nodaway looked to be in rebuilding mode when they lost five seniors to graduation last year. But they look to reload this year as all their new players were able to step in and fill roles. The week before last, in Stanberry, they secured two quality wins over Albany and North Harrison and shut down two of the better scorers in the area in Emma Craig and Gabby Newman. Their only loss was against last year’s state runner-up Stanberry.
At Northwest Missouri State Thursday, they knocked off West Platte, a bigger school which, nonetheless, only won one game and fell on hard times last year. They ran into a Class 3 powerhouse in Savannah and lost, and were pitted against Nebraska City in their next game. The Pioneers were a Class B (second largest) school, but came off a rough 5-17 year last year. In their third game, North Nodaway was able to take control of the game early and pull away for a 54-30 win.
The Mustangs came off last year with only one returning starter, in Kandace Damgar and one active sub in Saylor Brown. But it was Jadon Dobbins, little-used last year, who gave the Mustangs a spark early, hitting back to back threes in the early going to put North Nodaway in front 6-0. Kandace Damgar skipped one to Jacquelyn Cline, only a freshman, and she connected from the left wing. That made it 12-0.
Nebraska City tried to get back in the game with their size and the shooting of #43, getting the deficit down to nine at one point at 14-5, but Saylor Brown carried the team on her shoulders the rest of the quarter, and the Mustangs led 16-5 after one.
Cline hit a 3-pointer to start the second period and MacKenzie Titus, another freshman who will be counted on to stop other post players, grabbed a putback to make it 21-6. The Pioneers cut it back to 14 twice, but Kandace Damgar stole the ball and got it ahead to Saylor Brown for a 3-point play with 1:36 left to put the Mustangs in front 26-9 at the half. North Nodaway was able to force Nebraska City out of their offense all afternoon and get tips and steal; they swiped the ball 20 times while surrendering the ball only 11 times.
#43 threatened to take over for Nebraska City after North Nodaway had gotten the lead to 30-9 at one point on Jacquelyn Cline’s cut inside and a pass from Saylor Brown early in the second. She hit a three and added a steal to make it 32-18 with 2:43 left in the period. But every time the Pioneers tried to get back in the game in the second half, Jacquelyn Cline would get to the rim and break the run. Jadon Dobbins hit Cline twice for scores to end the third quarter to make it 36-18 as the Mustangs restored order.
Karissa Oberhauser hit a 3-pointer to start the fourth quarter and consecutive drives from Jacquelyn Cline made it 43-23 with 6:44 left, but then #43 got a triple and followed up with a steal to make it 15 again with 5:32 left in the game. But then Cline hit MacKenzie Titus inside and Kandace Damgar hit Jacquelyn Cline for three to make it 20 again at 48-28 as the Mustangs ended the game on an 11-2 run.
Jacquelyn Cline had 20 points to lead the Mustangs. Jadon Dobbins had 14, Saylor Brown 9, MacKenzie Titus and Kandace Damgar 4 each, and Karissa Oberhauser 3.
Jacquelyn Cline, Karissa Oberhauser, and MacKenzie Titus each had 6 boards. Saylor Brown and Jadon Dobbins had 3, while Kelsi Barcus had 2.
Kandace Damgar, normally a scoring threat from outside last year, turned around and dished out dimes this year, getting seven assists to fuel the Mustangs, who moved the ball well regardless of whether it was man or zone.. Jacquelyn Cline had 6, Jadon Dobbins 4, Saylor Brown and MacKenzie Titus 2, and Karissa Oberhauser had 1.
Kandace Damgar had 9 tips for North Nodaway. Saylor Brown had 6, Karissa Oberhauser and Jadon Dobbins 4 each, and Kelsi Barcus and Jacquelyn Cline had 1.
Jacquelyn Cline had 6 steals. Jadon Dobbins had 5, Saylor Brown 4, Kelsi Barcus 3, and Kandace Damgar 2.
The Mustangs play again Friday when they will play at the Platte Valley Shootout.
At Northwest Missouri State Thursday, they knocked off West Platte, a bigger school which, nonetheless, only won one game and fell on hard times last year. They ran into a Class 3 powerhouse in Savannah and lost, and were pitted against Nebraska City in their next game. The Pioneers were a Class B (second largest) school, but came off a rough 5-17 year last year. In their third game, North Nodaway was able to take control of the game early and pull away for a 54-30 win.
The Mustangs came off last year with only one returning starter, in Kandace Damgar and one active sub in Saylor Brown. But it was Jadon Dobbins, little-used last year, who gave the Mustangs a spark early, hitting back to back threes in the early going to put North Nodaway in front 6-0. Kandace Damgar skipped one to Jacquelyn Cline, only a freshman, and she connected from the left wing. That made it 12-0.
Nebraska City tried to get back in the game with their size and the shooting of #43, getting the deficit down to nine at one point at 14-5, but Saylor Brown carried the team on her shoulders the rest of the quarter, and the Mustangs led 16-5 after one.
Cline hit a 3-pointer to start the second period and MacKenzie Titus, another freshman who will be counted on to stop other post players, grabbed a putback to make it 21-6. The Pioneers cut it back to 14 twice, but Kandace Damgar stole the ball and got it ahead to Saylor Brown for a 3-point play with 1:36 left to put the Mustangs in front 26-9 at the half. North Nodaway was able to force Nebraska City out of their offense all afternoon and get tips and steal; they swiped the ball 20 times while surrendering the ball only 11 times.
#43 threatened to take over for Nebraska City after North Nodaway had gotten the lead to 30-9 at one point on Jacquelyn Cline’s cut inside and a pass from Saylor Brown early in the second. She hit a three and added a steal to make it 32-18 with 2:43 left in the period. But every time the Pioneers tried to get back in the game in the second half, Jacquelyn Cline would get to the rim and break the run. Jadon Dobbins hit Cline twice for scores to end the third quarter to make it 36-18 as the Mustangs restored order.
Karissa Oberhauser hit a 3-pointer to start the fourth quarter and consecutive drives from Jacquelyn Cline made it 43-23 with 6:44 left, but then #43 got a triple and followed up with a steal to make it 15 again with 5:32 left in the game. But then Cline hit MacKenzie Titus inside and Kandace Damgar hit Jacquelyn Cline for three to make it 20 again at 48-28 as the Mustangs ended the game on an 11-2 run.
Jacquelyn Cline had 20 points to lead the Mustangs. Jadon Dobbins had 14, Saylor Brown 9, MacKenzie Titus and Kandace Damgar 4 each, and Karissa Oberhauser 3.
Jacquelyn Cline, Karissa Oberhauser, and MacKenzie Titus each had 6 boards. Saylor Brown and Jadon Dobbins had 3, while Kelsi Barcus had 2.
Kandace Damgar, normally a scoring threat from outside last year, turned around and dished out dimes this year, getting seven assists to fuel the Mustangs, who moved the ball well regardless of whether it was man or zone.. Jacquelyn Cline had 6, Jadon Dobbins 4, Saylor Brown and MacKenzie Titus 2, and Karissa Oberhauser had 1.
Kandace Damgar had 9 tips for North Nodaway. Saylor Brown had 6, Karissa Oberhauser and Jadon Dobbins 4 each, and Kelsi Barcus and Jacquelyn Cline had 1.
Jacquelyn Cline had 6 steals. Jadon Dobbins had 5, Saylor Brown 4, Kelsi Barcus 3, and Kandace Damgar 2.
The Mustangs play again Friday when they will play at the Platte Valley Shootout.
Monday, June 10, 2019
Courthouse News for June 12th, 2019
On June 3rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Lance Diehl (35) of Glenwood Springs (CO) alleging Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On June 4th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Thomas Trussell (58) of Kosciusko (MS) alleging Failure to Label Stored Wildlife Properly.
Curtis Aldridge, 36, of Creston was arrested on June 4, 2019 in the 400 block of Dodge Street in Bedford. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a serious misdemeanor. Aldridge is being held at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office on $1,000 bond.
Abraham Schweers, 37, of Lenox was arrested on June 4, 2019 at the Taylor County Courthouse in Bedford. He was wanted on an active Taylor County Warrant for Burglary in the 2nd Degree, a Class C felony, and Assault Causing Bodily Injury, a serious misdemeanor. Schweers is being held at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office on $5,000 bond.
On June 4th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Katherine Barber (28) of Grant City alleging No Valid License (2nd Offense).
On June 5th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Mary Patzner (52) of Madison (WI) in Harrison County on Lafayette County warrants for Failure to Register Non-Resident Commercial Vehicle, Failure to Keep Proper Log, and Defective Tires.
On June 5th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Andrew Trusty (45) of Bethany alleging Trespassing.
On June 5, 2019 at 10:55 AM, Ringgold County Sheriff’s Deputies observed Robert Weigel (26) fishing at the Old Lake north of Mount Ayr. Deputies stopped Weigel to check for a valid fishing license. Weigel did not possess a valid fishing license. During a further investigation Deputies discovered drug paraphernalia and prescription pills possessed illegally by the Weigel. Weigel was cited for no license and arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of prescription drug.
On June 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Carrie McLead (44) of Redding alleging Driving While Revoked.
On June 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Ernesto Elviro-Sarduy (47) of St. Joseph alleging No Valid License and No Lighted Lamps.
On June 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Matthew Talbot (40) of St. Joseph alleging Failure to Register and No Insurance.
On June 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Cailin Dixon (36) of Darlington alleging Passing a Bad Check.
On June 6th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Katerina Eskridge (47) of Albany in Gentry County on a charge of DWI.
Johnny Carlson, 19, of Bedford was arrested on June 6, 2019. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a serious misdemeanor. Carlson was held at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office on $1,000 bond.
On June 6, 2019 at 1:15 P.M. Chase Lafollette (19) of Blockton, IA was arrested during a traffic stop in Mount Ayr on a Ringgold County Arrest warrant for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The warrant stems from a party the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department says Lafollette hosted in Ringgold County that resulted in multiple minors being charged with possession of alcohol. Lafollette was booked into the Ringgold County Jail.
On June 6th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Danny Anderson (58) of Bethany alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).
On June 6th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Amy Ragan (46) of Bethany alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving.
On June 6th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Gunnar Goll (18) of Winston alleging Violation of Intermediate Driver’s License and three counts Failure to Secure Child Under 16 in Seat Belt.
On June 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Casey Thurman (19) of Bethany alleging No Valid License (Felony) and Operating Vehicle Owned by Another Without Insurance.
On June 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Justin Schafer (47) of Gilbert (AZ) alleging Stealing (Felony).
On June 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Sean Mount (34) of Colorado Springs (CO) alleging Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Speeding.
The Nodaway County Sheriff's Office completed a criminal investigation after a female child, less than 12 years of age, disclosed that she was sexually molested. On June 7, 2019, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice charged Matthew Lebow, age 33, of Guilford, with Child Molestation-2nd Degree, a class B Felony. Lebow is currently in custody in the Nodaway County Jail with no bond pending a hearing before the judge. The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department says the incident took place in Parnell, Missouri.
On June 7th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jeffery Harris (35) of Newtown (ND) in Nodaway County on charges of No Valid License and No Seat Belt.
On June 8th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Christopher Miller (35) of Rosendale in Gentry County on a charge of DWI.
On June 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Joseph De La Paz alleging Domestic Assault (Felony).
On June 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Glenn Johnson (76) of Conception Junction alleging two counts Assault (one Felony) and Harassment. Bond was set at $5,000, with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.
On June 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Kelli Dreier (37) of Maryville alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Charges listed are mere allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
On June 4th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Thomas Trussell (58) of Kosciusko (MS) alleging Failure to Label Stored Wildlife Properly.
Curtis Aldridge, 36, of Creston was arrested on June 4, 2019 in the 400 block of Dodge Street in Bedford. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a serious misdemeanor. Aldridge is being held at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office on $1,000 bond.
Abraham Schweers, 37, of Lenox was arrested on June 4, 2019 at the Taylor County Courthouse in Bedford. He was wanted on an active Taylor County Warrant for Burglary in the 2nd Degree, a Class C felony, and Assault Causing Bodily Injury, a serious misdemeanor. Schweers is being held at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office on $5,000 bond.
On June 4th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Katherine Barber (28) of Grant City alleging No Valid License (2nd Offense).
On June 5th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Mary Patzner (52) of Madison (WI) in Harrison County on Lafayette County warrants for Failure to Register Non-Resident Commercial Vehicle, Failure to Keep Proper Log, and Defective Tires.
On June 5th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Andrew Trusty (45) of Bethany alleging Trespassing.
On June 5, 2019 at 10:55 AM, Ringgold County Sheriff’s Deputies observed Robert Weigel (26) fishing at the Old Lake north of Mount Ayr. Deputies stopped Weigel to check for a valid fishing license. Weigel did not possess a valid fishing license. During a further investigation Deputies discovered drug paraphernalia and prescription pills possessed illegally by the Weigel. Weigel was cited for no license and arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of prescription drug.
On June 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Carrie McLead (44) of Redding alleging Driving While Revoked.
On June 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Ernesto Elviro-Sarduy (47) of St. Joseph alleging No Valid License and No Lighted Lamps.
On June 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Matthew Talbot (40) of St. Joseph alleging Failure to Register and No Insurance.
On June 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Cailin Dixon (36) of Darlington alleging Passing a Bad Check.
On June 6th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Katerina Eskridge (47) of Albany in Gentry County on a charge of DWI.
Johnny Carlson, 19, of Bedford was arrested on June 6, 2019. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a serious misdemeanor. Carlson was held at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office on $1,000 bond.
On June 6, 2019 at 1:15 P.M. Chase Lafollette (19) of Blockton, IA was arrested during a traffic stop in Mount Ayr on a Ringgold County Arrest warrant for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The warrant stems from a party the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department says Lafollette hosted in Ringgold County that resulted in multiple minors being charged with possession of alcohol. Lafollette was booked into the Ringgold County Jail.
On June 6th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Danny Anderson (58) of Bethany alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).
On June 6th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Amy Ragan (46) of Bethany alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving.
On June 6th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Gunnar Goll (18) of Winston alleging Violation of Intermediate Driver’s License and three counts Failure to Secure Child Under 16 in Seat Belt.
On June 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Casey Thurman (19) of Bethany alleging No Valid License (Felony) and Operating Vehicle Owned by Another Without Insurance.
On June 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Justin Schafer (47) of Gilbert (AZ) alleging Stealing (Felony).
On June 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Sean Mount (34) of Colorado Springs (CO) alleging Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Speeding.
The Nodaway County Sheriff's Office completed a criminal investigation after a female child, less than 12 years of age, disclosed that she was sexually molested. On June 7, 2019, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice charged Matthew Lebow, age 33, of Guilford, with Child Molestation-2nd Degree, a class B Felony. Lebow is currently in custody in the Nodaway County Jail with no bond pending a hearing before the judge. The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department says the incident took place in Parnell, Missouri.
On June 7th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jeffery Harris (35) of Newtown (ND) in Nodaway County on charges of No Valid License and No Seat Belt.
On June 8th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Christopher Miller (35) of Rosendale in Gentry County on a charge of DWI.
On June 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Joseph De La Paz alleging Domestic Assault (Felony).
On June 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Glenn Johnson (76) of Conception Junction alleging two counts Assault (one Felony) and Harassment. Bond was set at $5,000, with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.
On June 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Kelli Dreier (37) of Maryville alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Charges listed are mere allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Obituary -- Carl Carmichael 1933-2019
On May 18, 1933, Carl Leroy Carmichael was born in Pickering, Missouri. He is the youngest of four children born to Ora and Josephine (Murphy) Carmichael. He had struggled valiantly with the after effects of lymphoma and two strokes over two years. He was 86 years old. He attended both elementary and high school in Hopkins, Missouri, graduating in 1951. His leadership abilities, work ethic and organizational skills were evident in these formative years. He began his college studies in 1952. In 1953, he received a letter from neighbors, friends, and the selective service to spend the next two years in the Army near the end of the Korean War.
Meanwhile, Carl met Janell Giles, of Bethany, Missouri was visiting her sister, who lived in his hometown on his paper route. She was sitting in the front yard in her nephew’s Red Flyer wagon. Carl ran into the wagon with his bike, knocking Janell backwards. They were 11 and 10 years old. Although they lived in different towns, their friendship grew over the years. After Carl was drafted, they made the decision to marry. On May 3, 1953, they were united in marriage in the chapel of the United Methodist Church in Maryville, Missouri. They were blessed with two sons, Carl Richard and Marcus Edwin. Marcus passed away at 49 years of age.
After his discharge, Carl resumed his formal education, receiving a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State College, and his Educational Specialist Degree and doctoral studies at the University of Wisconsin Madison.
In 1959, he became a school administrator in Irwin, Iowa. In 1962, the family moved to Gresham, Wisconsin when Carl was chosen as the principal. He served two and a half years there and was then assigned to the old middle school until 1968. His final years as principal were spent at Shawano High School. In 1968, due to overcrowding at the high school, Carl implemented the first modular scheduling program in Wisconsin. He resigned in 1981 after 23 years in the Shawano school system. His resignation came about as Carl was selected the Executive Assistant to the State Department of Public Instruction, Herbert Grover. He retired from there in 1990.
He coached Little League ball teams for 10 years, even after his own sons had outgrown the league.
He is a former member of the Valley Council Committee of the Boy Scouts, serving as the camping coordinator for ten years. He also headed up a Capital Improvement fund drive that extensively remodeled and rebuilt the Gardner Dam Boy Scout Camp.
At some point, he has been on or chairman of most of the committee or taught Sunday school classes at the United Methodist Church in Shawano.
He served on the Shawano City Extra Territorial Commission from its inception until it was replaced by the Shawano County Zoning Committee. Carl and the late Ed Krueger authored the first county zoning laws. Carl served as Wescott Township Zoning Chairman for 11 years, and wrote the first ever zoning ordinances for the Town of Westcott.
He was assigned by the Wescott town board in the 1960’s to find a way to end sewer and water pollution of Shawano Lake. Carl became Chairman of the Shawano Lake Sanitary District, staying in that position for 12 years. The committee was responsible for the development and construction of a significant municipal water and sewer utility, encircling Shawano Lake and Shawano’s Industrial Park with sewer and water lines 200 miles long, and a regional waste water treatment plant.
After Carl’s first retirement, he was appointed as the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home Board in Dousman, serving nine years in that capacity. During his tenure there, the large campus was greatly expanded and Masonwoods was constructed on the north shore of Shawano Lake.
When he completed his work in Dousman, he was asked to be the campaign director for Dr. Steve Kagen, who was seeking election to Congress. Carl was successful for two terms, then his son’s health issues became critical, and he left that position.
He was a charter member of the Shawano Optimist Club, the American Legion Post 117 of Shawano, United Methodist Church member of over 50 years, a 59 year member of the Shawano Masonic Lodge, and Eastern Star, BEJA Shrine, performing for many years as a clown.
After Carl finally retired for good, they purchased a large RV. They spent five months in sunny Arizona, exploring the state by golfing, dancing, and playing dominos. Later, they had a yacht, mooring it in Oconto, for summer fun. Books could be written about the experiences in those toys!
His most enjoyable times were when he was in the woods, saving trees, observing wildlife, including having a cub bear appear in front of him, tinkering in his shop, resting on the patio with Janell, smoking his pipe, and in the company of his beloved dogs. The biggest bump in his life was the death of his son Marcus. He never really recovered from that, but adjusted to living with that loss.
Carl devoted his entire life in helping others, be it improving the environment for future generations, participating in community projects and government, and mentoring students. His creed during his whole career was that a person never stands as tall as when stooping to help others. He did this unselfishly.
Carl is survived by: his wife of 66 years, Janell; son, Carl Richard (Eloise) Carmichael of Sheridan, Wyoming; two grandsons, Carl John “C.J.” Carmichael of Grand Junction, Colorado and Evan (Brooke) Carmichael of Carbondale, Colorado; step grandchildren, Jean Haynes and Shelagh Sitterson both of Virginia, Meg Sitterson of Australia, Alex Saltzgaver and Alan Sitterson both of Colorado; two very special young people, Zach and Hailey Leicht; our “other” son, Timothy Martin; and Penny Carmichael.
He was preceded in death by: his son, Marcus; his parents; his three siblings and their spouses; seven nephews; and one niece.
Viewing will be at Swedberg Funeral home in Shawano from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 with Masonic services at 7:00 pm.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Church on the Hill, United Methodist Church, 1000 Engel Drive, Shawano, with the Rev. Claudia Deede officiating. Viewing will be from 10:00 am until the time of service with military honors to follow by Shawano American Legion Post #117.
Additional services are being held on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm, Wray Memorial Methodist Church in Hopkins, Missouri. Burial to be held in Hopkins Cemetery. Bram Funeral Home in Maryville is assisting the family with arrangements in Missouri.
Meanwhile, Carl met Janell Giles, of Bethany, Missouri was visiting her sister, who lived in his hometown on his paper route. She was sitting in the front yard in her nephew’s Red Flyer wagon. Carl ran into the wagon with his bike, knocking Janell backwards. They were 11 and 10 years old. Although they lived in different towns, their friendship grew over the years. After Carl was drafted, they made the decision to marry. On May 3, 1953, they were united in marriage in the chapel of the United Methodist Church in Maryville, Missouri. They were blessed with two sons, Carl Richard and Marcus Edwin. Marcus passed away at 49 years of age.
After his discharge, Carl resumed his formal education, receiving a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State College, and his Educational Specialist Degree and doctoral studies at the University of Wisconsin Madison.
In 1959, he became a school administrator in Irwin, Iowa. In 1962, the family moved to Gresham, Wisconsin when Carl was chosen as the principal. He served two and a half years there and was then assigned to the old middle school until 1968. His final years as principal were spent at Shawano High School. In 1968, due to overcrowding at the high school, Carl implemented the first modular scheduling program in Wisconsin. He resigned in 1981 after 23 years in the Shawano school system. His resignation came about as Carl was selected the Executive Assistant to the State Department of Public Instruction, Herbert Grover. He retired from there in 1990.
He coached Little League ball teams for 10 years, even after his own sons had outgrown the league.
He is a former member of the Valley Council Committee of the Boy Scouts, serving as the camping coordinator for ten years. He also headed up a Capital Improvement fund drive that extensively remodeled and rebuilt the Gardner Dam Boy Scout Camp.
At some point, he has been on or chairman of most of the committee or taught Sunday school classes at the United Methodist Church in Shawano.
He served on the Shawano City Extra Territorial Commission from its inception until it was replaced by the Shawano County Zoning Committee. Carl and the late Ed Krueger authored the first county zoning laws. Carl served as Wescott Township Zoning Chairman for 11 years, and wrote the first ever zoning ordinances for the Town of Westcott.
He was assigned by the Wescott town board in the 1960’s to find a way to end sewer and water pollution of Shawano Lake. Carl became Chairman of the Shawano Lake Sanitary District, staying in that position for 12 years. The committee was responsible for the development and construction of a significant municipal water and sewer utility, encircling Shawano Lake and Shawano’s Industrial Park with sewer and water lines 200 miles long, and a regional waste water treatment plant.
After Carl’s first retirement, he was appointed as the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home Board in Dousman, serving nine years in that capacity. During his tenure there, the large campus was greatly expanded and Masonwoods was constructed on the north shore of Shawano Lake.
When he completed his work in Dousman, he was asked to be the campaign director for Dr. Steve Kagen, who was seeking election to Congress. Carl was successful for two terms, then his son’s health issues became critical, and he left that position.
He was a charter member of the Shawano Optimist Club, the American Legion Post 117 of Shawano, United Methodist Church member of over 50 years, a 59 year member of the Shawano Masonic Lodge, and Eastern Star, BEJA Shrine, performing for many years as a clown.
After Carl finally retired for good, they purchased a large RV. They spent five months in sunny Arizona, exploring the state by golfing, dancing, and playing dominos. Later, they had a yacht, mooring it in Oconto, for summer fun. Books could be written about the experiences in those toys!
His most enjoyable times were when he was in the woods, saving trees, observing wildlife, including having a cub bear appear in front of him, tinkering in his shop, resting on the patio with Janell, smoking his pipe, and in the company of his beloved dogs. The biggest bump in his life was the death of his son Marcus. He never really recovered from that, but adjusted to living with that loss.
Carl devoted his entire life in helping others, be it improving the environment for future generations, participating in community projects and government, and mentoring students. His creed during his whole career was that a person never stands as tall as when stooping to help others. He did this unselfishly.
Carl is survived by: his wife of 66 years, Janell; son, Carl Richard (Eloise) Carmichael of Sheridan, Wyoming; two grandsons, Carl John “C.J.” Carmichael of Grand Junction, Colorado and Evan (Brooke) Carmichael of Carbondale, Colorado; step grandchildren, Jean Haynes and Shelagh Sitterson both of Virginia, Meg Sitterson of Australia, Alex Saltzgaver and Alan Sitterson both of Colorado; two very special young people, Zach and Hailey Leicht; our “other” son, Timothy Martin; and Penny Carmichael.
He was preceded in death by: his son, Marcus; his parents; his three siblings and their spouses; seven nephews; and one niece.
Viewing will be at Swedberg Funeral home in Shawano from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 with Masonic services at 7:00 pm.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Church on the Hill, United Methodist Church, 1000 Engel Drive, Shawano, with the Rev. Claudia Deede officiating. Viewing will be from 10:00 am until the time of service with military honors to follow by Shawano American Legion Post #117.
Additional services are being held on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm, Wray Memorial Methodist Church in Hopkins, Missouri. Burial to be held in Hopkins Cemetery. Bram Funeral Home in Maryville is assisting the family with arrangements in Missouri.
Obituary -- Dennis (Pat) Hill 1929-2019
Dennis (Pat) Hill was born November 1, 1929 in Bismark, North Dakota to Joseph and Beatrice (Betty) Hill. He passed away on June 7, 2019 at the Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri at the age of 89.
Pat grew up on a farm in the Denver, Missouri area. Pat graduated in 1948 from Hatfield High School. He enlisted in the United States Army January 6, 1949 and served during the Korean War. Pat was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He was in charge of Jeeps and spent much time transporting ammunition to the front lines. Pat returned home with a Combat Infantry Badge, 2 Presidential citations and 3 major combat stars.
After being discharged from the Army December 7, 1953 Pat enlisted in the Marine Corp December 8, 1953, just one day after discharge from the Army. Pat was stationed in Camp Pendleton in Southern California. He was selected for many special duty assignments and recognized for his leadership ability. He was discharged from the Marine Corps November 1, 1954.
Pat later owned and operated a home construction business in St. Joseph where he built hundreds of homes. He also, invented a “collapsible sawhorse” which he received a U.S. patent for. He was an avid crafter and spent many hours assembling jigsaw puzzles and pen kits supplied by Disabled American Veterans which he loved to make and give away to fellow veterans and friends.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Betty, brothers: William (Bill) and Donald Hill and sisters: Althea Spillman and Beulah Hutchinson.
He is survived by children: Sheila Phillips, Shelly Clizer and Jamie Hill, all of St. Joseph, Missouri; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Interment will be in the Isabelle Cemetery near Allendale, Missouri with full military rites.
Pat grew up on a farm in the Denver, Missouri area. Pat graduated in 1948 from Hatfield High School. He enlisted in the United States Army January 6, 1949 and served during the Korean War. Pat was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He was in charge of Jeeps and spent much time transporting ammunition to the front lines. Pat returned home with a Combat Infantry Badge, 2 Presidential citations and 3 major combat stars.
After being discharged from the Army December 7, 1953 Pat enlisted in the Marine Corp December 8, 1953, just one day after discharge from the Army. Pat was stationed in Camp Pendleton in Southern California. He was selected for many special duty assignments and recognized for his leadership ability. He was discharged from the Marine Corps November 1, 1954.
Pat later owned and operated a home construction business in St. Joseph where he built hundreds of homes. He also, invented a “collapsible sawhorse” which he received a U.S. patent for. He was an avid crafter and spent many hours assembling jigsaw puzzles and pen kits supplied by Disabled American Veterans which he loved to make and give away to fellow veterans and friends.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Betty, brothers: William (Bill) and Donald Hill and sisters: Althea Spillman and Beulah Hutchinson.
He is survived by children: Sheila Phillips, Shelly Clizer and Jamie Hill, all of St. Joseph, Missouri; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Interment will be in the Isabelle Cemetery near Allendale, Missouri with full military rites.
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