Obituary -- Allen Thompson 1934-2021

Allen Forrest Thompson, 86, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021 at his home in Allendale, Missouri with his wife Roberta and their four children at his side.  

Allen was born on June 2, 1934 as the second of five children to Forrest and Oleta Thompson.  He had an older sister Joyce, a younger sister Shirley, and younger brothers Glen and Bill.  Allen was raised in Allendale and graduated from high school in Grant City in 1952.  He married Roberta Findley in March 1953 and they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary earlier this year.

Allen and Roberta lived and worked in St. Joseph for a few years before moving back to Worth County to start farming in the late 1950’s.  Allen farmed until the mid-1980’s before going to work for the Missouri Conservation Department and retiring in 2002.  He was always proud to be part of the Allendale Community and is remembered for going out of his way to help others.  As Allen’s health declined in his later years, the Allendale Community graciously returned the favor and his family is very grateful for that support.

Allen was proceeded in death by his parents, his sister Joyce, and his brother Glen.  He is survived by his wife Roberta of the home; son Bruce (Rhonda) Thompson of Kirksville, Missouri; son Brian Thompson of Allendale, Missouri; daughter Beth (Terry) Snyder of Minburn, Iowa; daughter Belinda (David) Murray of Swan, Iowa; sister Shirley (Jim) Steward of Albuquerque, New Mexico; brother Bill (Carey) Thompson of Chariton, Iowa; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and various nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service for family members will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be given to the Kirk Cemetery, the Allendale Community Betterment Club, or the Allendale Baptist Church.

Obituary -- Virginia Frear 1938-2021

Virginia Kay Frear, 82, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Virginia was born in Mason City, Iowa, on December 17, 1938.  Her parents were Philip J. and Clara H. (Lorenzen) Pitzenberger. 

On September 16, 1955, Virginia was united in marriage to Eugene F. (Gene) Frear.  He passed away in 2016.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, her sisters: Phyllis Pitzenberger, and Marlene Miller; her infant brother Clarence; and her niece Julie Taylor.

She was a Massage Therapist and Reflexologist for 28 years.  She owned and operated the K.V.M Flexology Center. 

Virginia enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; and going to flea markets and antique shops.  She was also fond of all animals.

She is survived by her son, Gary Frear, Pickering, Missouri; her sisters: Karen Hansen, Fairfax, Missouri, and Delores Slagle, Des Moines, Iowa; her nephews: David (Irma) Miller, and Daniel Miller, Ravenwood, Missouri, and Rick (Kathy) Hansen, Skidmore, Missouri, nieces, Linda Slagle, Des Moines, Iowa, Darla Saxton, St. Joseph, Missouri, and Jennifer (Billy) Ritchie, Grand Junction, IA; her sister in law, Patty Frear, Casper, Wyoming; and several great nieces and nephews. 

Virginia was cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. No services are planned at this time.

Her remains will be buried in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood, Missouri. 

For Virginia’s love of animals, memorials are suggested to the New Nodaway Humane Society, 829 S. Depot, Maryville, Missouri 64468.

Courthouse News for April 28th, 2021

On April 12th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that a burglary occurred at the home of a Diagonal man. A rock was thrown through the window to gain access. Tools, miscellaneous items, and two rifles were taken from the property.

On April 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Marshall Pearcy (23) of St. Joseph in Nodaway County on No Seat Belt and  three City of Maryville warrants for Failure to Appear (No Insurance).

On April 20th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Laurence Appiah (37) of Skokie (IL) alleging Money Laundering (Felony).

On April 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Kevin Stark (63) of Maryville alleging DWI (Felony, Persistent).

On April 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Garrett Rauch (28) of Graham alleging DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving, and Speeding (26+ mph over).

On April 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Eric Clark (38) of Maryville alleging Attempted Stealing.

On April 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Robin Coates (64) of Maryville alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 2:32 AM a Nodaway County home owner reported to a 911 Operator that he had an intruder in his home.  Deputies responded to Jet Road and found a 41-year-old male suspect at the home.  The suspect had forced his way into the home and he was taken into custody.  The home owner was not harmed.  A probable cause statement was submitted to the Prosecuting Attorney who is expected to file charges.  The suspect's name will not be released until charges are filed.  The home owner and suspect did not know each other. Subsequently, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips charged Scott William Baudler (41) of Stuart (IA) with DWI (Felony) and Property Damage (Felony).

On April 21st, the Missouri House unanimously voted to expel Rep. Rick Roeber (R-Lee’s Summit) over allegations that he had abused his children when they were younger. Two were allegedly sexually abused and two were allegedly physically abused.

On April 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Tracey Farlin (46) of Clarinda alleging Tampering with a Motor Vehicle (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On April 23rd, a Bethany woman reported that someone had littered trash near a rural housing unit in Bethany.

On April 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Brendon Ebersold (32) of Kansas City in Harrison County on a City of Trenton Warrant for Failure to Appear (Property Damage).

On April 23rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Jastin Johns (18) of Bethany alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Marijuana.

On April 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Cody Gregory (33) of Guilford alleging Stalking (Felony) and Assault. Bond was set at $5,000, cash or corporate surety. Defendant cannot be within 900 feet of New Nodaway Humane Society, employees, or volunteers.

On April 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Kyle Lance (26) of Maryville alleging Domestic Assault (Felony) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony). Bond was set at $30,000, cash or corporate surety.

On April 26th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Alicia Rutledge (37) of Sac City (IA) alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and DWI.

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.

Junior High Girls Win Rock Port; Boys Tie for Fourth

Worth County’s junior high girls won the Rock Port Relays Thursday, while the boys were tied for fourth.

For the girls, Worth County had 103, East Atchison 97, Rock Port 67, South/Nodaway-Holt 54, West Nodaway 49, Mound City 41, Albany 26, Northeast Nodaway 13, North Andrew 5, Union Star 4, and North Nodaway 2.

For the boys, South/Nodaway-Holt won with 74. Mound City had 62, Albany 53, Worth County and North Nodaway 47, East Atchison 44, North Andrew 40, Rock Port 39, West Nodaway 34, and Northeast Nodaway 24.

For the girls, Emma Spencer was second in the 100 with a time of 14.21. She was also second in the 200 with a time of 29.45. Brylea Paxson was second in the 1600 with a time of 6:27.66. Eva Engel was third in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 18.72. 

The 4x100 team of Eva Engel, Abbi Brown, Katie Fletchall, and Emma Spencer won with a time of 59.04. The 4x200 team of Riley Ridge, Bridgette Hightshoe, Rayleigh Smith, and Katie Fletchall was fourth with a time of 2:10.87. The 4x400 team of Rayleigh Smith, Rylee Ruckman, Bridgette Hightshoe, and Brylea Paxson was third with a time of 5:38.26. 

Eva Engel won the Pole Vault with a height of 2.44 meters. Bridgette Hightshoe was sixth with a height of 1.52 meters. Emma Spencer won the Long Jump with a jump of 3.94 meters. Rayleigh Smith was third with a jump of 3.61 meters. Riley Ridge was third in the Triple Jump with a jump of 8.59 meters. Abbi Brown was fourth with a jump of 8.04 meters. 

Abbi Brown was fourth in the Shot Put with a throw of 8.42 meters. Chloe Gladstone with fifth with a throw of 7.54 meters. Abbi Brown was third in the Discus with a throw of 19.76 meters. Rylee Ruckman was fourth with a throw of 19.35 meters. 

For the boys, Franklynn Taute was second in the 100 with a time of 12.65 and fifth in the 200 with a time of 26.79. Andrew Griffin was sixth in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 18.62. 

The 4x100 team of Franklynn Taute, Andrew Griffin, Brayden Stevens, and Carter Chapman was third with a time of 53.62. The 4x400 team of Sawyer Thurman, Brayden Stephens, Cannon Fletcher, and Carter Chapman was second with a time of 4:29.42.

Brayden Stephens was third in the Pole Vault with a height of 1.98 meters. Wyatt Hill was fourth with a height of 1.83 meters. Andrew Griffin was fourth in the Triple Jump with a jump of 9.19 meters. Cannon Fletcher was second in the Discus with a throw of 26.98 meters. 

Northeast Nodaway

For the girls, Mylee Wilmes was fourth in the 200 with a time of 31.20. Baylie Busby was sixth in the 400 with a time of 1:14.86. Sasha Deardorff was sixth in the 800 with a time of 3:02.37. Baylie Busby was sixth in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 20.26. Baylie Busby was third in the High Jump with a height of 1.37 meters. 

For the boys, Landon Wilmes was sixth in the 200 with a time of 27.42. Landon Wilmes was fourth in the 400 with a time of 1:05.03, while Drew Dack was fifth with a time of 1:05.98. Drew Dack was fifth in the 800 with a time of 2:41.05. Landon Wilmes was sixth in the High Jump with a height of 1.42 meters. Jake Redden won the Discus with a throw of 28.02 meters. Kyler Scadden was fourth with a throw of 25.45 meters. 

North Nodaway

For the girls, the 4x400 relay team of Nevaeh Halvin, Amy Richards, Alanis Wray, and Casey Wray was fifth with a time of 5:54.20. 

For the boys, Mason Casner won the 100 with a time of 12.60 and placed third in the 200 with a time of 26.16. Owen Martin was third in the 400 with a time of 1:03.24 and second in the 800 with a time of 2:29.54. Mason Casner was second in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 17.14. Owen Martin was third in the High Jump with a height of 1.52 meters. Mason Casner was sixth in the Long Jump with a jump of 4.27 meters. Owen Martin was fifth in the Triple Jump with a jump of 9.17 meters. 

Keelin Engel Sets School Record in Pole Vault; Tiger Boys Win at Tarkio

Keelin Engel broke the school record in the pole vault and the Worth County boys won the Indian Relays at Tarkio Friday.

For the girls, Cameron won the meet with 97. East Atchison had 87, Worth County 73.5, Platte Valley 70, Rock Port 52, Maysville 49.5, North Andrew 44, Stanberry 40, Albany 28, South/Nodaway-Holt 28, Mound City 10, and North Nodaway 9.

For the boys, Worth County had 104, followed with Stanberry with 90, Mound City 82, Cameron 51, Rock Port 51, East Atchison 44, West Nodaway 44, Maysville 38, Albany 34, South/Nodaway-Holt 25, Platte Valley 14, and North Andrew 9.

Keelin’s vault was good for 3.35 meters, or 11 feet. Paige Sherer tied for sixth with a vault of 2 meters. Keelin’s showing would have tied her for second in the boys showing, behind only Nate Adwell.

Braidy Hunt was sixth in the 400 with a time of 1:06.88. Hailey Adwell was fourth in the 800 with a time of 2:44.08. Morgan Beagle won the 100 Hurdles with a time of 17.33, while Brooklyn Richardson was fourth with a time of 17.65. The top five finishers were within .36 of a second of each other. Brooklyn Richardson was second in the 300 Hurdles with a time of 54.14. Aivry Griffin was sixth with a time of 57.96. 

The 4x100 team of Hailey Adwell, Morgan Beagle, Brooklyn Richardson, and Rebecca Smith was second with a time of 54.41. The 4x200 team of Morgan Beagle, Hailey Adwell, Braidy Hunt, and Rebecca Smith won with a time of 1:56.70. The 4x400 team of Braidy Hunt, Morgan Beagle, Brooklyn Richardson, and Hailey Adwell was third with a time of 4:37.65. 

Rebecca Smith was sixth in the Long Jump with a jump of 4.04 meters. Braidy Hunt was fourth in the Triple Jump with a jump of 9.22 meters. Kara-Jean Staton was third in the Discus with a throw of 30.84 meters. 

On the boys side, the Tigers placed two in the 100. Jace Cousatte was fourth with a time of 12.03, while Brent Harris was sixth with a time of 12.50. Aydan Gladstone was third in the 200 with a time of 24.32. 

The Tigers continued their dominance of the hurdle events. In the 110 Hurdles, Jace Cousatte won with a time of 17.00, while Aydan Gladstone was second with a time of 17.49. In the 300 Hurdles, Jace Cousatte won with a time of 44.18, while Aydan Gladstone was second with a time of 46.56. 

The 4x100 team of John Galanakis, Brent Harris, Jackson Runde, and Braxton Hightshoe was second with a time of 48.91. The 4x200 team of John Galanakis, Brent Harris, Timothy Richardson, and Braxton Hightshoe was fourth with a time of 1:42.82. 

Braxton Hightshoe was fourth in the High Jump with a height of 1.7 meters. John Galanakis was sixth with a height of 1.65 meters. Nate Adwell won the Pole Vault with a height of 4.14 meters. Aydan Gladstone was third with a height of 3.35 meters. Timothy Richardson was fifth in the Long Jump with a jump of 5.23 meters. Brent Harris was sixth with a jump of 5.03 meters. Jace Cousatte won the Triple Jump with a jump of 11.10 meters. 

Jase Latham was fourth in the Shot Put with a throw of 11.89 meters. Jackson Runde was third in the Discus with a throw of 38.33 meters. 

North Nodaway

Saryn Brown was third in the 300 Hurdles with a time of 54.67. Lauren Herndon was sixth with a time of 56.70. Saryn Brown was sixth in the High Jump with a height of 1.35 meters.

Accident Fatal to Atchison Man

An accident was fatal to an Atchison (KS) man Monday evening at around 8:40 pm. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 1989 GMC Sierra driven by Christopher Harvey (49) of Atchison (KS) was northbound on Route 59 one mile east of Atchison (KS) when it traveled off the south side of the road, vaulted from a field entrance, and became airborne. The vehicle then struck the ground and overturned, ejecting Harvey through the rear window. The vehicle then overturned again an unknown number of times and came to rest on the ground facing west. Harvey was pronounced dead at the scene.

Five Year Old Injured in Wreck West of Maryville

A five year old girl was injured in a wreck west of Maryville at around 3 pm Monday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2012 Chevy Captiva driven by Zachary Beers (28) of Mound City was eastbound on Route 46 and Burr Road 15 miles west of Maryville and a 2011 Chevy Cruze driven by Gabrielle Gray (19) of Kansas City was westbound. The Patrol says the Cruze failed to yield to the Captiva and turned left into a Conservation parking lot. The Captiva crested a hill and struck the Cruze in the passenger side. A five year old girl in the Captiva received moderate injuries in the accident and was taken to Mosaic Life Care in Maryville.

Shamrocks to Host District 15 for Baseball

North Harrison will host District 15 for baseball this year. They are paired with Albany, East Harrison, Gilman City, Osborn and Stewartsville, and Pattonsburg. The Panthers have only lost one game, to the Shamrocks the first of the year. The new Osborn and Stewartsville cooperative along with the expansion Albany team could also do some damage; the Warriors threw a scare into Pattonsburg this year. 

Northeast Nodaway and North Nodaway will play in District 16, where they will travel to Guilford to play. They will have a loaded district as Platte Valley, St. Joseph Christian, South Holt, and DeKalb are the other schools. 

The good news is that the area will be spared from Green City this year until quarterfinals; the Gophers have wreaked havoc on the area districts in recent years. They will play in District 14, while the other powerhouse team, LaPlata, which beat North Harrison in 2019, will play in District 13.

Matthew Heintz Dismantles South Harrison in First Round

Matthew Heintz played six strong innings and North Harrison pulled away from South Harrison 14-4 in six innings Saturday in the first round of the North Harrison Tournament. Green City won handily over Milan to set up the showdown between Green City and North Harrison.

South Harrison has been a streaky team this year; they started off by downing North Andrew and DeKalb and scoring 35 runs in those two games. They then proceeded to give up 20 runs to Maryville, which put them in a four game tailspin. The feast or famine continued as they hung 24 runs on East Harrison and beat two teams with winning records in Princeton and Osborn/Stewartsville. A lot depended on which team would show up for Saturday’s games.

North Harrison hit it hard in the first inning, but right at people while Heintz got two called third strikes. Just like the Green City game, the Shamrocks got a runner picked off, but it didn’t stop them from getting a big inning as they erupted for six runs in the second. Cooper Cracraft and Aaron Lundy walked, both on 3-2 pitches, and Cruz Ury singled just over second to load the bases. Kadyn Hukill struck out for the second out, but Wade Briggs reached on a bad hop single to score a run and keep the inning going. Grant Claycomb singled to right to score two and Brett Emig caught hold of a 1-2 pitch and hit a screamer to right center. The center fielder made a running try but missed, and it dropped in for a double as two more scored. South Harrison threw the ball around, allowing Emig to take third and he came home to score on a wild pitch to make it 6-0 after two.

South Harrison made a bid to get back in the game as a double and an error got them on the board. Landen Crabtree struck out, but two more fluke plays, one where a soft line drive dropped right before it got to Grant Claycomb at short and another ball that rolled into no man’s land between first and second scored another run and put runners on first and second. Braxton Fortner walked and Hunter Ackley grounded out to bring in a run, but Heintz settled down and brought the high heat to strike out Justice Cook for the third out to keep North Harrison up 6-3.

South Harrison brought on breaking baller Jaxon Slaughter to face the Shamrocks in the third inning, but Cooper Cracraft greeted him with  a screamer that sliced away from the center fielder and bounced over the fence for a ground rule double. Aaron Lundy fought back from 0-2 to draw a walk. Slaughter nearly got out of the inning by striking out Cruz Ury and Kadyn Hukill, but Wade Briggs shot one up the middle to score one and keep the Shamrocks going. Grant Claycomb singled to load up the bases and Brett Emig got the benefit of a close call on a 3-2 pitch and walked to force in a run. That proceeded to open the floodgates as Wade Briggs and Grant Claycomb came home on wild pitches and Brandon Hamilton walked and stole second. South Harrison had Brett Emig apparently picked off third, but he escaped the rundown to make it 11-3.

Jace Holcomb greeted Heintz with a solo shot in the fourth to make it 11-4, but Wade Briggs singled to right center and stole second and took third on a wild pitch. Grant Claycomb walked and stole second. Brett Emig and Brandon Hamilton both grounded out to score two runs, and Kadyn Hukill flied out to score Cooper Cracraft to put North Harrison over the ten run threshold in the sixth.

Grain Truck Overturns Near Pattonsburg

A grain truck overturned near Pattonsburg Friday at around 8:30 am. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2020 Kenworth truck driven by Timothy Kollanda (55) of Gilman City was westbound on Route Z at Dilley Street in Old Pattonsburg when he failed to negotiate a curve, drove off the north side, and overturned. Kollanda received minor injuries and was taken to Harrison County Hospital.

Cameron Woman Seriously Injured in Pattonsburg Wreck

A Cameron woman was seriously injured in a wreck near Pattonsburg Friday evening at around 8:15 pm. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2015 Nissan Rogue driven by Mary Probert (69) of Cameron was northbound on Route D eight miles west of Old Pattonsburg when she failed to stop for a stop sign, crossed Route Z, and struck an embankment. Probert was seriously injured and taken to Liberty Hospital.

Eagleville Teen Injured in Wreck

A 16 year old girl was injured Monday afternoon one mile south of Eagleville at around 12:30 pm. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2006 Ford Fusion driven by a 16 year old girl was northbound on 230th Avenue one mile south of Eagleville when she swerved to miss an animal, went off the east side, and struck a fence post. She received minor injuries.

Obituary -- Gregory Brandt 1954-2020

Gregory Eldon Brandt, 66, of Ravenwood, MO, passed away December 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by loving family.

Gregory was born July 9, 1954 at the old St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, MO. His parents are George “Bud” Brandt and Cleola Beth (Powell) Brandt. He was preceded in death by his father.

He was a graduate of The Ravenwood High School Class of 1972. He lived his whole life in Nodaway County.

He worked at the Maryville, MO Energizer plant, where he was a fork truck driver. He retired from Energizer Battery Co.

He very much enjoyed fishing and farming.

On June 27th, 1980 at the Ravenwood Christian Church, he was united in marriage to Anita Gayle Walker. They celebrated 40 years of marriage. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his two daughters; Megan Elizabeth Brandt of Ravenwood and Shelby Lynn Brandt of the home. He is also survived by his mother Cleola of Ravenwood, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Gregory has been cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral Home, of Maryville, MO.

Graveside memorial services will be at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the Sweet Home Cemetery, Ravenwood, MO. 

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in Gregory’s name to Camp Quality of St. Joseph, MO.

Obituary -- Chuck Morin 1957-2021

Charles Lloyd Morin, age 63, Grant City, Missouri died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home.

Charles better know as Chuck was born May 17, 1957 in Mount Ayr, Iowa.  He was the son of Donald Carroll, Sr. and Beverly Ann (Roach) Morin.  

Growing up in Independence, Missouri,  Chuck attend Van Horn High School and was also a member of Carlisle Baptist Church, both in Independence.

Chuck had spent many years working for Berkel Construction and later as a self employed carpenter doing construction.  

Chuck had an easy-going mannerism-content would be a better word.  He just took life as it came by.  He was very content to sit at Joey’s and visit with whoever would stop by.  He was extremely close to his siblings as their ages garnered them the same circle of friends as teenagers.

Chuck loved float trips and fishing.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Cobi Ann (1992), brother Doug (2017) and his father Don Morin, Sr. (2019).

His survivors include, his companion of 14 years, Debbie Fletchall, of the home, his children Charlie, Brittany and Willie, all of Grant City, four grandchildren, Zoey, Zak, Keaten and Lola Morin, two great granddaughters, Peighton and Tara Evans, his mother Bev Morin, Allendale, Missouri, sister Jacobi (Ed) Matney, Independence, brother Don (Ayvonne) Morin, Jr., Grant City, sister-in-law Debbie Morin, Kansas City, Missouri, a close friend Brenda Morin and a host of other loved ones.

Per his wishes, Chuck’s body has been cremated.  Memorial services will be held at 1 PM, Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Andrews-Hann Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri.  Inurnment will be in the Kirk Cemetery, Allendale, Missouri.  Memorials may be given to the Kirk Cemetery, c/o Joy Miller, 12492 State Hwy T, Grant City, Missouri  64456. 

Brett Emig Hits Monster Shot; Cooper Cracraft Turns Two Double Plays as Shamrock Baseball Outlasts Green City in Slugfest

Brett Emig hit a monster shot for North Harrison, Cooper Cracraft turned two double plays at third base, and North Harrison weathered Green City’s repeated charges to pull off a 16-11 win Saturday to take their home tournament and hand the Gophers their first loss of the year.

The Gophers had a big advantage in that they had played a full fall season, a season in which they only lost one game and had four games in which they scored 15 or more runs. So when everything restarted this spring, the Gophers were ready to go, reeling off six straight wins to start the season. They had little trouble disposing of Milan in the first round as North Harrison was putting away South Harrison. 

Green City put Aaron Peavler on the mound, a pitcher sporting a nasty fastball, a curveball that he can throw just as hard, and a deadly pickoff move that he can throw just as hard, and that he can throw to either first or third. Sure enough, the first batter of the game, Wade Briggs, singled to start the game only to get picked off. 

But then Grant Claycomb worked Peavler for a walk, and all of a sudden, North Harrison figured out they could hit him as Brett Emig and Brandon Hamilton hit singles to follow. The center fielder let Hamilton’s single get by him for an error as two runs came around to score. Matthew Heintz drew a walk and then Cooper Cracraft singled down the left field line to score Hamilton to put North Harrison in front 3-0.

Green City got a run back in the first when Riley Schoonover grounded out to score Laydon Fields to make it 3-1. But it was not Peavler’s day as he plunked Grant Claycomb with one out and then Brett Emig doubled to left center field to score him. Emig took third on a wild pitch and then Brandon Hamilton walked and stole second. Peavler apparently had Matthew Heintz struck out, only for the ball to get away and Heintz to make it without a throw as Green City didn’t want to risk Emig coming home. Cooper Cracraft forced Emig out at home, but then Aaron Lundy singled home Hamilton to make it 5-1.

North Harrison elected to start Cole Kampman against Green City, but he walked the first three batters in the second inning, a potential recipe for disaster against a dangerous hitting team like Green City. Grant Claycomb came into pitch, and then Garrett Hall grounded into a double play as Cooper Cracraft went home for the first out and catcher Brett Emig went to first for the second to kill the rally. Landon Doosing grounded out to Claycomb for the third out as North Harrison got out with no damage done.

Eli Tipton came in to pitch for the Gophers to start the third, and it seemed like he would restore order as Kadyn Hukill and Wade Briggs hit it hard but right at people. But then Grant Claycomb and Brett Emig kept the inning alive with walks and then Brandon Hamilton doubled to left. Claycomb scored easily, and Emig came around as well, trying to score from first. A good throw would have gotten him, but the throw was wild and over the catcher’s head as Emig slid in safely head first. Matthew Heintz singled Hamilton home to make it 8-1.

Landon Fields homered to put Green City on the board again and make it 8-2, but North Harrison got two more in the fourth after Cruz Ury singled with one out. Kadyn Hukill struck out, but Wade Briggs singled to left and Grant Claycomb doubled to score Ury and put runners on second and third. Brett Emig then dug a pitch out of the dirt and hit a grounder which bounced over the shortstop’s head to score another run and make it 10-2.

But all of a sudden, the game looked like it would turn in Green City’s favor like two games from 2018 did. In districts that year, Green City trailed Collin Castleberry and the Shamrocks 4-1, only for them to erupt and beat the Shamrocks 6-4. They then trailed Northeast Nodaway 7-1, only for them to erupt and score 12 unanswered runs and hand the Bluejays their only loss of the year, 13-7. 

Saturday’s game looked like it would follow that script as Brody Lunsford started the Gopher fourth with a home run. A wild throw, a Texas leaguer that dropped out of everybody’s reach, and an infield hit made it 10-4. North Harrison got Fields on a popup and Peavler’s squib down the third base line that Cooper Cracraft fielded and threw him out at first on a close play.

But North Harrison’s troubles were only beginning as Grant Claycomb began fighting the strike zone, walking Riley Schoonover, hitting Grant O’Haver to force in a run, and walking Tipton to force in another. A single from Brody Lunsford drove in two, an errant pickoff brought in another to make it 10-9. Finally, Claycomb caught Kaden Hatcher looking to get out of the inning with North Harrison clinging to a 10-9 lead.

Matthew Heintz doubled to start off the Shamrock fifth, but it looked like his efforts would be futile as Cooper Cracraft popped out and Tyler Lundy grounded out, putting Heintz on third. But all of a sudden, out of the blue, Gopher pitcher Tristan Herschberger balked home Heintz to make it 11-9. Cruz Ury then shot one that dropped just fair down the right field line despite the wind pushing balls hit to right out of play all day long. Kaydn Hukill was plunked and then Wade Briggs hit a screamer to right center that the center fielder nearly caught, but popped out of his glove for a double that scored two more runs and put North Harrison up 13-9.

That meant that North Harrison was still ahead after what transpired in the fifth. Claycomb plunked Garrett Hall and singles by Landon Doosing and Laydon Fields loaded the bases with nobody out. But then Peavler hit a screamer but right at Cooper Cracraft at third, who doubled off Hall for his second double play of the afternoon. Riley Schoonover doubled home two runs to cut North Harrison’s lead in half at 13-11, but then first baseman Aaron Lundy made a running backhand catch of O’Haver’s line drive that looked headed for trouble to get North Harrison out of the inning.

North Harrison added to their lead in the sixth as Brett Emig hit a monster shot that went around 350 feet, well over the trees in center field. Brandon Hamilton hit it hard, but right at third, but Matthew Heintz singled past third and Cooper Cracraft doubled down the right field line to put runners on second and third. Aaron Lundy flied out to center; Heintz didn’t tag up in time and didn’t score on the play. But he atoned for his miscue as he bluffed a move to the plate and drew another balk to score and make it 15-11. It was the second time Heintz had drawn a balk for the Shamrocks to score. Cruz Ury then hit a ground rule double over the left field fence to score Cracraft and make it 16-11, and Claycomb settled down and set down the Gophers in order in the sixth as the game reached the time limit.

Three Seriously Injured in Pattonsburg Wreck; Driver Lifeflighted

Three were seriously injured in a wreck near Pattonsburg Saturday evening, including two 12 year olds. The driver of the vehicle was lifeflighted. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Evan Hummel (31) of Cameron was southbound on Highway 69 one mile south of Pattonsburg at around 7:55 pm. The vehicle crossed the center of the roadway, traveled off the east side, overcorrected, and returned to the roadway. The vehicle began rotation, crossed the center line, and traveled off the west side and down an embankment, hitting the ground and overturning several times. The driver was ejected through the sunroof of the vehicle. Hummel was seriously injured and lifeflighted to Truman Medical Center in Kansas City. Two 12 year old boys were also seriously injured and taken to Children’s Mercy in Kansas City.

Cree Beverlin Hired as New Football Assistant, Teacher; Katelyn Halsey Hired as FFA & Ag Teacher; Allison Brandt Resigns as Teacher

The Worth County School Board voted to hire Cree Beverlin as the High School Social Studies teacher, assistant football coach, and head boys track coach for the upcoming school year. For track, he replaces Chris Healy, who will become the superintendent at Worth County. Beverlin played under current football coach Jon Adwell while he was an assistant at Trenton before he came to Worth County. More recently, Beverlin was the head football coach at Platte Valley. He will assist Adwell along with Les New.

Also hired for the upcoming school year was Katelyn Halsey, who will teach Ag and FFA. She replaces Josh Smith, who will become the curriculum director and athletic director at the school. The board accepted the resignation of Allison Brandt as High School Family & Consumer Sciences teacher and Andy Welch as a bus driver. The board voted to hire Mason Hawk as a new substitute teacher. 

The board voted to offer continued employment to all returning support staff members. Rehired were Jina Jackson, Jamie Degase, Malori Moellenberndt, Mindy Carlson, Francis Dowis, Amanda Campbell, Peggy Richardson, Carissa Snead, Beth Steele, Cassie Boner, Kandi Hughes, Donna Hiatt, Anita McClellan, Pam Parman, Jeannie Fletcher, David Petersen, Larry Richardson, Sharon Nonneman, Ron Petersen, Loren Jackson, Ann Adams, Brandon Allee, Darin Drury, Bill Staton, and Dale Healy.

The board reorganized before their regular meeting. Tish Warner and Amanda Gilland were sworn in after they ran unopposed. All officers were returned by the board; Tish Warner was named President, Amber Monticue Vice-President, Amanda Gilland Treasurer, and Kandi Hughes Secretary.

The ball diamond will get a new scoreboard. It was donated through the Worth County Educational Foundation.

Kindergarten Teacher Brittany Schlapia talked to the board about her work with the Kindergarten class. She has 21 students. They are learning about plants and how they grow; they are keeping journals on them.

The board set credit recovery for May 19th to June 2nd due to the high school flooring project. Teachers this year will be Mrs. Spiers and Mrs. Ross.

Graduation was set for May 9th at the football field at 2 pm. In the event of inclement weather, it will be held in the gym.

The board began discussing needs for the school. The board anticipates getting funding through the American Rescue Plan in addition to previous funding already passed by Congress.

The board voted to rescind a resolution which had classified school employees as essential workers.

The board voted to pursue an enhancement grant for the school. Under the Outstanding Schools Act of 1993, there is grant money available to enhance learning for occupations in which there are critical work shortages. Eligible programs this year include agriculture, business, and family & consumer sciences. This year, the school elected to write the grant for the agriculture and business departments. 

The school is pursuing $31,409.68 in reimbursements for the purchase of instructional equipment, supplies, software, and curriculum.

Elementary Principal Chuck Borey was not present, but he submitted a report. The Food Drive for Mission Possible, as of Thursday, brought in 123 boxes of cereal, 672 canned goods, 92 packages of flour and sugar, 30 boxes of pancake mixes, and 15 rolls of paper towels. Tiger Token winners for March were the 2nd and 4th grades. They will carry the Tiger Token Class of the Month banner to specials. Mrs. Tracy was slimed for the Kids Heart Challenge. 

Mrs. Drury held a book fair during the week of April 12th to 16th. She decorated the Activity Center and the hallway as an enchanted forest. It was a great success. A parent meeting was held for 2021-2022 Kindergarten parents; around 16 children have enrolled in Kindergarten for next year. Fourth through sixth grades went to Omaha to the zoo on April 28th, while Kindergarten through third grade will go May 11th.

The 3rd and 4th grades will be going to Maryville to Safety Acres on April 29th. A MAP Kickoff Party will be held on April 30th, while testing will be held from May 3rd through 13th. A fishing clinic will be held on May 10th at the Conservation ground. The Elementary Spring Concert will be May 13th at 7 pm in the High School Gym. A MAP Effort Party will be held for students who earned enough points by showing great effort on their tests on May 13th from 1:30 pm to 3 pm. The Elementary Track Meet will be May 14th. A skating party for honor roll students will be May 17th from 12:45 pm to 2:45 pm.

High School Principal Jon Adwell reported that spring testing began April 26th for EOC and MAP testing will be from May 3rd through 13th for junior high and high school. Makeups will be on May 14th. On the last day of school, students will learn how to change a tire, car maintenance, insurance, what and why’s, and how to apply for and keep a job. In the afternoon, there will be some minute to win it games. The school is finishing up work on students’ Individual Career & Academic Plans that they draw up starting in 8th grade and update annually.

Community Service Day was held on April 21st. Students were at Mission Possible, the school grounds, and parks in Grant City, Sheridan, and Allendale doing community service projects.

A speaker from North Star Advocacy Center came to the school and talked to the student body about sexual abuse.

A grand opening was held for the Greenhouse during the Tiger Relays.

Technology Administrator Chris Healy reported that the school is in the process of getting bids for upgrading switches and wireless access points. The school is in the process of looking into upgrading the phone system. The school is in the process of upgrading all of their PC’s to 8 gigabytes of memory and Office 2019. They are trialing software that monitors Google Drive and will alert the school if a student’s content shows signs of bullying, suicide, or violence. The school purchased iPads for High School Special Ed. The school is repairing screens and keyboards on damaged Chromebooks. 

Preliminary work on the budget for 2021-2011 is being done. On Wednesday night, the City of Grant City voted to increase both its water and sewer rates. This will result in a substantial increase for customers which use a lot of water. Previously, the school’s two year average annual water bill was $5,188.99 for 2017 through 2020. For the 2021-22 school year, under the new rates, the school’s bill will be an estimated $6,800 a year. The sewer rates will double under the new rates. Previously, the average annual sewer bill for the school for 2017 through 2020 was an average $3,372.84. Under the new rates, the sewer bill will be an average of $7,300 a year.

Two Injured in Wreck Near Arkoe

Two people were injured in a wreck near Arkoe on Tuesday, April 20th at around 10:17 am. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer driven by Elizabeth Shelley (37) of Albany was westbound on Route VV and a 2016 Kia Rio driven by Derri Wandfluh (63) of St. Joseph was eastbound. The Trailblazer traveled into the eastbound lane and struck the Kia, totaling both cars. Both received moderate injuries and were taken to Mosiac in Maryville.

Obituary -- Betty Dills 1940-2021

Betty Dills, 80, of Albany, Missouri, passed away April 19, 2021 at Worth County Convalescent Center in Grant City.  Betty was born November 15, 1940 in Denver, Missouri.  She was the daughter of Earl and Muriel Marie (Parman) Osborne.

She was united in marriage to Bill Dills January 30, 1960.  To this union two children were born: Teri and Curtis.

Before retiring, Betty was a rural mail carrier in Albany.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bethany and the Order of the Eastern Star in Albany.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two infant brothers and son-in-law, Tim Gardner.

Survivors:  husband, Bill, Albany; daughter, Teri Gardner (Terry), Albany; son, Curtis (Lisa) Dills, Springfield, MO; grandchildren, Callie and Jessica Gardner, Luke (Sage) Dills, Zach Dills; step grandchildren, Emily Shelton, Landon Shelton, Levi Thompson, and Lindsey Pierce; great-grandchild, River Dills, and several other great-grandchildren; brothers, Tom and Kenny Osborne, St. Charles, MO; sisters, Opal Ramey, Bethany, MO; Patsy Summers, Columbia, MO; nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service:  11:00 AM Friday, April 23 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Inurnment in the New Friendship Cemetery at a later date.  The family received friends one hour prior to the service on Friday at the chapel.  Memorial Contributions:  New Friendship Cemetery or Alzheimer’s Association in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO  64402.  Online Condolences:  www.robersonpolleychapel.com

Obituary -- Betty Poteet 1934-2021

Betty Jean Lacy Poteet, 86, Eagleville, MO passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at a Bethany, MO nursing home.

She was born on September 28, 1934 in Gentry, Missouri the daughter of Leonard Eugene and Ruina “Pauline” (Allen) Manion.

On June 14, 1953, she married Dale L. “Red” Lacy in Bethany, Missouri. He preceded her in death on November 17, 2006. She married John Poteet on July 4, 2012. He also preceded her in death.

Betty Jean was the first voter registration clerk for Harrison County, Missouri. She was a member of the Eagleville Christian Church, Modernette Club, Red Hat Society and the Christian Women’s Fellowship.

She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Betty Jean is survived by her sons, Richard (Susie) Lacy and Ron Lacy; daughter, Diane Guthery; grandchildren, Jeremy (Jackie) Lacy, Rachelle (Clark) Heman, Jason (Jennifer) Guthery, Brett (Jessica) Guthery, Kelsey Guthery, Loren Lacy, Ronnie Sue Lacy, Dustin Cox and Danielle Hopton; 10 great grandchildren, Payton, Carly, Hayes Heman, James and Jackson Lacy, Madilynn, Hazel and Cecily Guthery, Lela Mae Hopton and Myka Jo McCartney.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 26 at the Eagleville Christian Church, Eagleville, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. Burial will follow in Hobbs Cemetery, Eagleville, MO. The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday at Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. Memorials may be made to the Eagleville Christian Church Building Fund in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Eagleville, MO 64442. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Obituary -- Melody Ann Beery 1956-2021

Melody Ann Beery, 64, Eagleville, MO passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at her home.

She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on September 6, 1956 to her biological mother, Virginia Perkins. Melody joined her parents, Ora and Clella (Fish) Eisenbarger, and sister, Arlena (Eisenbarger) Worrell, a few days later.

In 1972, Melody married Morris Fordyce and had a son, Brandon. Brandon has four children; Drake (and wife, Katie), Adrianne, Rainey and Carmon Fordyce. In 1977, Melody and Wesley Mulvania were married and in 1978 had a daughter, Bianca. Bianca has one daughter, Isabelle Rucker. Isabelle, and boyfriend, Riley Rorebeck, have one daughter, Rilynn. Melody married Cliff Beery in 1982, followed by the birth of one son, Beau, in 1985. Beau, and wife, Michelle (Boyce), have three children; Max Purdun, Tanner Bowen (and wife, Tessa), and Tucker Bowen (and wife, Amber).

In 1993, Melody was able to learn more about her biological family, especially that she had a brother, Sam Perkins. In addition to her brother, she also gained several aunts, uncles and cousins, whom she enjoyed getting to know in the years since then, especially her cousin, Carole Barnes. Melody spent many years working in the legal system as a secretary to Bill Esley, Christine Stallings and the Harrison County Prosecuting Attorney’s office under Jonathan Meyer.

In her 30’s, she belonged to the Beta Sigma Phi sorority along with her close friends, Tana Kinder and Barb Ballew. Melody spent many years working on her family history alongside her mom, Clella, before taking on a host position with Genealogy Trails in 2008. As a genealogy host, she was responsible for updating and researching two states, Missouri and Maine, and four counties in Nebraska: Harris, Buchanan, Custer and Loupe.

As a lifelong lover of animals, Melody has had many dogs, cats, goats, sheep, birds, and even a couple of potbellied pigs over the years. In the last few years Melody spent countless hours at her sewing machine working on her craft of quilting. In 2018, she decided she would make a quilt for each of her kids and grandkids, with a final total of 15 quilts made by Christmas. The Fish Family Reunion was something Melody would look forward to every year as she had a chance to spend 3 days visiting with her extended family, especially her aunt Pauline (Fish) West.

Melody was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Diana Pauline; grandparents, and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, sister, brother, nieces, nephews, aunt, cousins and many friends.

Melody has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24 at Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO with a short service beginning at 3:00 p.m. Saturday. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to ASPCA in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Eagleville, MO 64442. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Obituary -- Virgil Carmichael 1927-2021

Virgil G. Carmichael, 94, of Maryville, Missouri passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Virgil was born on March 30, 1927 in Pickering, Missouri to John M. and Pearl B. (Damgar) Carmichael. He attended the Sunrise School. Virgil served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.

He was a lifelong farmer and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Maryville. He was a former member of the Pickering United Methodist Church, the Pickering Lions Club and had served on the North Nodaway School Board.

He married Geneva Margueritte Neely on September 10, 1949 in Pickering, Missouri. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include their daughters, Libby (Tom) Stiens and Susan (Bob) Randle of Maryville; eleven grandchildren and twenty-two-great-grandchildren; brother, John (Donna Mae) Carmichael, Maryville; two sisters-in-law, Betty Clayton and Wanda Hopkins both of St. Joseph; brother-in-law, Jamie (Marilyn) Neely, Missouri Valley, Iowa and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Hazel Bleich and her husband, Otto and two brothers-in-law, Dale Clayton and Dr. George T. Hopkins and a great-grandaughter, Preslee Wendle.

Mr. Carmichael has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. Graveside Service and Military Funeral Honors will be held at 11 am Saturday, April 24th at Nodaway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10 am to 11:00 am at Nodaway Memorial Gardens.

The family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church of Maryville.

www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Courthouse News for April 21st, 2021

On April 11th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against John Eskridge (33) of Bethany alleging Unlawful Use of Weapon (Felony) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony).

On April 12th, someone stole one of the flocks of flamingos that the Northeast Nodaway School uses to fundraise. Subsequently, they were returned unharmed.

On April 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against William Enk (55) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, cash or corporate surety.

On April 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Gary Gann (48) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). 

On April 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Ronnie Short (27) of Bethany alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). Bond was set at $15,000, with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On April 13th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Ceara Holland-Felepe (28) of Minneapolis (MN) in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Speeding, and No Valid License along with Alicia Gonzalez (22) of Lakeville (MN) on a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony).

On April 13th, a Bethany woman reported that she had gotten a call from “David Hill” from Publisher’s Clearing House. He kept on talking after she asked him not to, and she hung up. Five minutes later, he called again.

On April 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Sydney Eghan (32) of Chicago alleging Money Laundering (Felony).

On April 14th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Kimber Schieber (34) of Clyde alleging DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident).

On April 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Matthew McGary (44) of Maryville alleging DWI (Physical Injury, Felony), Resisting Arrest, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and Failure to Register.

On April 15th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Kyan Wise (20) of Mount Ayr on a charge of Assault. Bond was set at $300 cash.

On April 16th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Maile Baker-Dehaan (19) of Maryville in Nodaway County on four City of Maryville warrants.

On April 16th, a Bedford man reported that his car was stolen.

On April 16th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Derek Cox (30) of Kansas City alleging Speeding (20-25 mph over) and Driving While Revoked.

On April 16th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Nicholas Wolf (29) of Guilford alleging DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On April 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Christian Pinzon (23) of Maryville alleging Delivery of Marijuana (Felony). Bond was set at $30,000, cash or corporate surety.

On April 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Garrett Guy (19) of Eagleville in Harrison County on charges of Minor Visibly Intoxicated and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On April 19th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Nicholas Mercer (32) of Bethany alleging Domestic Assault.

On April 19th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Emma Bohannon (18) of Graham alleging DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and Minor in Possession.

On April 19th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Riley Davis (20) of Corydon (IA) alleging DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), Possession of Altered Driver’s License, and Minor in Possession.

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.

 

Adeline Grindstaff Colvin of Pleasant Hill Church Finished the Race

The September 21st, 1932 Times-Tribune recounted the story of Adeline Grindstaff Colvin, who went to the Pleasant Hill Church and who finished the race:

Adeline Grindstaff, daughter of W.M. And Evangeline Grindstaff, was born October 11th, 1875 and departed this life September 13, 1932 age 56 years, 11 months, and 2 days.

She was united in marriage to Robert Edward Colvin November 15, 1994. To this union were born six children, Ruby, Opal, Eldon, and Hale, Willie, and Earl having died in infancy.

She confessed faith in Christ many years ago at Allendale. For the last several years, she has been a worshiper with the Pentecostal people of Pleasant Hill, accepting the deeper work of the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Even in her last several months of suffering, her greatest pleasure was in prayer and praise to God. With those of like precious faith, she always said, “I am ready to live or die as the Lord sees fit.” May her aimable qualities be an incentive to those who are left to emulate her virtues and consecrate our lives to him who gave his life for us.

She leaves to mourn her departure her faithful husband and four children, Mrs. John McHenry of Mount Ayr; Mr. Raymond Campbell of Shelton (NE); Eldon Colvin of Oakland (IA); and Hale at home; her aged father and mother of Redding; three sisters and one brother; Mrs. O.W. Lynch of Clearfield; Mrs. Pharman Sutherland of Redding; Mrs. A.D. Manning of Grant City; and Mr. Jake Grindstaff of Clearfield; five grandchildren, Ruthie and Joan Adeline McHenry, Robert, Ruby, and Beatrice Campbell, and many other relatives and dear friends.

She was a faithful wife and daughter, a kind and loving mother, and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Weep not that her toils are over,

Weep not that her race is run,

God grant we may rest as calmly

When our work, like hers, is done.

‘Till then, we yield with gladness,

Our mother to Him to keep,

And rejoice with sweet assurance 

He giveth His loved one sleep

Call not back the dear departed,

Anchored safe where storms are o’er

On the border land we left her.

Soon to meet and part not more,

When we leave this world of changes,

When we leave this world of care,

We shall find our missing loves one,

In our Father’s Mansion fair.

We were reminded of the following:

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award me on that day – and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.” – 2 Timothy 4:7-8.

Obituary -- Andy Jack Cook 1934-2021

 Andy Jack Cook, 87, Ridgeway, MO passed away on April 17, 2021 at the home of his daughter, Lisa Alexander.

Andy was born March 21, 1934 on a farm north of Blythedale, MO, the eighth child of Lewis Martin ‘Babe’ and Nanny Todd Cook.

He married Carol Gosch in 1953 and to this union one child was born.

He married Shirley Alkire in 1959 and to this union four children were born.

He was drafted in the Army in 1955 and served two years in France. He also worked at the Bethany Cheese Plant, the Burlington Northern Railroad, and North Missouri Pole Builders.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Martin ‘Babe’ and Nanny Todd Cook; son, Daniel Martin Ellis; three sisters, Helen Young, Hazel Owens, Nadine Hurt; and four brothers, Richard Cook, Robert Cook, James Cook, and Terry Todd Cook.

Andy is survived by his children, Sheila (Chris) MacLeod, Harrisonville, MO, Lisa (Tony) Alexander, Ridgeway, MO, Mark Cook, Blythedale, MO, Linda (Jack) Briggs, Eagleville, MO; sister, Mary Moore, Blythedale, MO; 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Upon his wishes Andy has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO.

The Family will hold a Celebration of Life with Military Rites at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at the Blythedale Community Room, Blythedale, MO. Inurnment will be held in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Blythedale, MO at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Mustang Baseball Rallies Behind Karson Oberhauser, Cody Cline

North Nodaway’s baseball team rallied last Tuesday behind the bat of Karson Oberhauser and the arm of Cody Cline to beat DeKalb 7-6 in eight innings and get their first win of the year.

The Mustangs went into the top of the seventh trailing 4-1, but with one out, Darron Bix got hit by a pitch to start the rally. Later, Andrew Blackford walked to force in Bix to make it 4-2, and then Karson Oberhauser singled in two to tie it up at 4-4.

DeKalb had a chance to win it in their half of the seventh as they got a stolen base and the Mustangs threw it into the outfield. But center fielder Cody Cline recovered and gunned down the winning run at the plate to preserve the 4-4 tie.

North Nodaway scored three more runs in the eighth inning to go up 7-4, and Karson Oberhauser provided the big blow in that inning as well, bringing in two runs as he had four RBI’s in the seventh and eighth innings.

DeKalb put on a frantic rally as they came to within 7-6 and had a runner on second with one out. But then pitcher Andrew Phillips got a strikeout and the Mustangs turned a double play as catcher Aydan Blackford threw a strike to third baseman Brice Trimble to retire the runner trying to steal third to end the game.

Coach Cody Jenkins said the difference was timely hitting and baserunning up and down the lineup.

Two Injured in Teen Wreck Near Eagleville

Two people were injured in a teen wreck near Eagleville Sunday evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2007 Chrysler Town & Country Driven by Garrett Guy (19) of Eagleville was southbound on west 210th avenue four miles northwest of Eagleville at around 8:25 pm. The vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the south side of the roadway, and struck a tree. Guy received minor injuries and was taken to Harrison County Community Hospital. Another passenger, Nicholas Phelps (18) of Lamoni, also received minor injuries and was taken to Harrison County Community Hospital.

Obituary -- Clinton Verbick 1955-2021

Clinton Verbick was born September 25, 1955 in Ravenwood, Missouri to Clinton H. and Alberta (Cox) Verbick. He passed away April 16, 2021 at Mosaic Hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri at the age of 65.

Clinton graduated from Grant City High School in 1973. He was married to Londa Gay on December 5, 1980. Clint was a truck driver. He enjoyed his truck and being on the road. 

Clinton loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He also enjoyed watching Andy Griffith and old westerns. When he wasn’t watching those he was watching Nascar with his good pal Max. Yep… his dog!

Clinton was preceded in death by his father, Clinton, brother, Charles and sister Karen. 

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Londa of the home; daughter, Desirea O’Neal of Stanberry, MO; sons: Darren and Derek Verbick both of Grant City, grandchildren: Trevor, Kally and Sam O’Neal and Klayton and Kymree Verbick and his mother Alberta Verbick, also of Grant City,  as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.  

Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Pastor Len Green will officiate. Burial will be in Grant City Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. 

Tiger Girls Finally Get Past Platte Valley; Boys Third at Rock Port in Tight Race

Worth County’s girls finally got past Platte Valley to win a meet this year and the boys were edged out in a three way race at Rock Port Thursday. 

For the girls, Worth County won with 99 points. East Atchison had 86, Rock Port 68, Platte Valley 67, Albany 53, St. Joseph Christian 49, Stanberry 45, South Holt 38, Union Star 24, North Nodaway 19, Northeast Nodaway 17, Mound City 12, and West Nodaway 6.

For the boys, eight points separated the top three teams. Stanberry and Mound City shared the meet title with 118 points each with Worth County getting 110. Rock Port had 53, Albany 40, South Holt 36, West Nodaway 35, Union Star 20, St. Joseph Christian 18, East Atchison 17, Platte Valley 13, Northeast Nodaway 11, and North Nodaway 3.

For the girls, Braidy Hunt was fifth in the 400 with a time of 1:07.77. Hailey Adwell was fourth in the 800 with a time of 2:45.31. 

Worth County was 1-2 in the 100 Hurdles as Morgan Beagle won with a time of 17.59 and Brooklyn Richardson was second with a time of 18.22. The Tigers placed two in the 300 Hurdles as Brooklyn Richardson was second with a time of 54.87 and Aivry Griffin was fifth with a time of 57.65. 

The 4x100 team of Hailey Adwell, Brooklyn Richardson, Rebecca Smith, and Morgan Beagle was second with a time of 55.95. The 4x200 team of Hailey Adwell, Rebecca Smith, Morgan Beagle, and Braidy Hunt was second with a time of 1:59.44. The 4x400 team of Hailey Adwell, Morgan Beagle, Brooklyn Richardson, and Braidy Hunt was second with a time of 4:31.82. 

In the High Jump, Aivry Griffin was fifth with a height of 1.4 meters. Keelin Engel continued to win the Pole Vault, winning with a height of 3.05 meters. Paige Sherer was fifth with a height of 1.83 meters. Braidy Hunt was fourth in the Triple Jump with a jump of 8.81 meters. 

In the throwing events, Kara-Jean Staton was third in the Shot Put with a throw of 10.06 meters. Ali Brown was sixth with a throw of 9.22. Kara-Jean Staton was second in the Discus with a throw of 30.30 meters. Ali Brown was fourth in the Javelin with a throw of 30.30 meters.

For the boys, Aydan Gladstone was third in the 100 with a time of 12.13. Nate Adwell was fifth with a time of 25.95. Levi Cassavaugh was fourth in the 400 with a time of 55.46. 

Worth County continued to finish 1-2 in both the hurdle events. Aydan Gladstone won the 110 Hurdles with a time of 17.27, while Jace Cousatte was second with a time of 18.07. Jace Cousatte won the 300 Hurdles with a time of 44.80, while Aydan Gladstone was second with a time of 45.95. 

The 4x100 team of John Galanakis, Brent Harris, Levi Cassavaugh, and Braxton Hightshoe was third with a time of 49.22. The 4x200 team of Brent Harris, Nate Adwell, Levi Cassavaugh, and Jace Cousatte was third with a time of 1:40.41. The 4x400 team of Brent Harris, Levi Cassavaugh, Braxton Hightshoe, and John Galanakis was fifth with a time of 4:01.63. 

John Galanakis was fourth in the High Jump with a jump of 1.65 meters. The Tigers were 1-2 in the Pole Vault as Nate Adwell won with a height of 3.96 meters and Aydan Gladstone was second with a height of 3.35 meters. Brent Harris was fourth in the Long Jump with a jump of 5.23 meters, while Timothy Richardson was sixth with a jump of 5.11. In the Triple Jump, Jace Cousatte was second in the Triple Jump with a jump of 10.74 meters, while Tyler New was fourth with a jump of 9.84. 

The Tigers placed two in the Shot Put as Jase Latham was fifth with a throw of 12.04 meters while Jackson Runde was sixth with a throw of 11.71. Jackson Runde was fourth in the Discus with a throw of 37.16 meters. 

Northeast Nodaway

Jill Boswell was fourth in the 400 with a time of 1:07.34. Anne Schieber was second in the 800, but got a personal best of 2:36.39, while Ruby Wilmes was sixth with a time of 2:52.11. The 4x200 team of Jill Boswell, Lauren McIntyre, Ruby Wilmes, and Anne Schieber was fourth with a time of 2:03.90. 

For the boys, Kodie Meyer was fifth in the 300 Hurdles with a time of 50.06. Creed Wilcox was third in the Shot Put with a throw of 12.95 meters. Dylan Wilmes was sixth in the Discus with a throw of 33.17 meters. Dawson Vore was sixth in the Javelin with a throw of 34.29 meters.

North Nodaway

Jacquelyn Cline was sixth in the 400 and got a personal best with a time of 1:11.93. The Mustangs placed two in the 300 Hurdles as Saryn Brown was third with a time of 56.64, and Lauren Herndon was fourth with a time of 57.13. The 4x400 team of Saryn Brown, Jacquelyn Cline, Lauren Herndon, and Hayleigh Vinzant was fifth with a time of 5:10.17. Saryn Brown was fourth in the High Jump with a jump of 1.45 meters. Brown was also sixth in the Long Jump with a jump of 4 meters. Lauren Herndon was sixth in the Triple Jump with a jump of 8.48 meters. 

For the boys, Corbyn Rucker was fifth in the Triple Jump with a jump of 9.59 meters. 

Bluejay Baseball Falls Short in Platte Valley Tilt

Northeast Nodaway struggled to score runs against Platte Valley last Tuesday, falling behind 3-1 in the second. They were done in by seven called third strikeouts and three runners erased on the basepaths. Out of their seven called third strikes, six of them were with runners on base. They fought back to tie it at 3-3, only for them to allow two in the seventh following a costly error as they fell 5-3.

In the top of the first with one out, Trevor McQueen walked and Memphis Bliley doubled to put runners on second and third. Wyatt Miller grounded out to put Platte Valley up 1-0. But Northeast tied it when Ben Boswell reached on a bunt single to start the Bluejay first and slid past the tag to steal second. Colton Swalley walked and Dylan McIntyre singled to put runners on first and third and tie it at 1-1. McIntyre stole second, but then Chase Atkins was called out on strikes and Auston Pride hit a pop fly into shallow right field that was caught. Swalley tried to score on the play, but was gunned down to keep the game tied at 1-1.

Platte Valley promptly took advantage in the second as Trey Holtman singled to start the inning and Alex Mattison homered. Northeast couldn’t answer in their half as Lane Dack walked. Brayden Munns was called out on strikes, but Zach Pride reached on a walk when a 3-2 pitch was just outside. Grant McIntyre struck out and Ben Boswell hit an apparent run-scoring single. The ball got away from left fielder Trey Holtman, but he recovered and gunned down Dack at the plate to deny Northeast.

Northeast prevented further damage in the third when pitcher Dylan McIntyre snagged Memphis Bliley’s screamer and center fielder Zach Pride made a diving catch on Wyatt Miller’s sinking liner that looked like extra bases.

Colton Swalley brought the Bluejays within one in their half of the third with a sinking line drive that went over the left field fence. Northeast loaded up the bases with one out, but then consecutive called third strikes killed that rally and kept Platte Valley in front 3-2. Northeast got runners on second and third with two outs in the fourth, but yet another called third strike killed that rally. 

Platte Valley tried to add to their lead in the fifth, as Alex Mattson’s grounder just beat Ben Boswell. With Matt Jermain batting, Dylan McIntyre’s pitch got away, but not far enough and catcher Colton Swalley gunned down Mattson for the first out. That loomed up strongly as Jermain subsequently reached on an error. Trevor McQueen flied out to Zach Pride in center. Memphis Bliley walked, but Wyatt Miller struck out.

With one out in the fifth, Lane Dack and Brayden Munns walked. Zach Pride hit an apparent single to center, but Brycen Kennard (running for Munns) was gunned down on a force play at second from center field. Grant McIntyre and Ben Boswell walked on consecutive 3-2 pitches to force in a run and tie it at 3-3. 

Platte Valley tried to regain the lead in the sixth and Trevor Weir reached safely when he hit a squib in the first and catcher Colton Swalley’s throw was in the dirt. Brandon McQueen forced Weir at second and Trey Holtman struck out. But Lane Acklin singled to keep the game going and put runners on first and second after Lane Dack replaced McIntyre as pitcher, and McIntyre went to center field. Alex Mattson hit an apparent tiebreaking single, but then Dylan McIntyre gunned down Acklin at the plate to keep the game tied at 3-3.

Matt Jermain singled to left and then a costly error happened when Trevor McQueen’s pop fly dropped untouched behind the mound and everybody was safe. Memphis Bliley struck out, but then Wyatt Miller singled home Jermain and advanced on the unsuccessful throw home. Trevor Weir singled home McQueen, but a perfect relay from left fielder Chase Atkins to Grant McIntyre at third to Colton Swalley at the plate gunned down Wyatt Miller and kept the score at 5-3. But Northeast went down in order in the seventh.

Quitman Woman Lifeflighted After Collision With Tractor

A Quitman woman was lifeflighted after a collision with a tractor Saturday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2004 Hyundai Sonata driven by Terry Constance (21) of Quitman and a 1998 John Deere 7201 driven by Brody Beason (20) of Skidmore were both eastbound on Route 46 ten miles west of Maryville at around 11:12 am. The Sonata crested a hill, applied the brakes, but skidded and struck the rear of the tractor, coming to rest in the south side of the roadway. The tractor came to a controlled stop on its wheels facing east. Constance was lifeflighted to Mosaic in St. Joseph.

Obituary -- Betty Tuggle 1931-2021

Betty Joann Tuggle, 89, Ridgeway, MO passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at her home in Ridgeway, MO.

Betty Joann (Hawkins) Tuggle was born to Clarence Hawkins and Bernice Price on July 17, 1931 at the Reed Hospital in Bethany.   Her older brother, James, was happy with the new arrival of a baby sister.   She attended Ridgeway School where she was a cheerleader and avid supporter of the basketball and football teams.    It was during this time she met George Lee Tuggle, whom she married on June 7, 1947.   To this union were born three boys,   Bob, Jim and Mike and twin girls, Carolyn and Marilyn.    After they were married, George and Betty lived on the Redinger farm north of Ridgeway.   In 1950 they moved to Bethany where George worked with his cousin, Dean Jincks, who operated a gas station.  Working and living in “town” was not what George and Betty wanted in life.  So it was not long before they moved back to Ridgeway and started raising turkeys and farming with Wayne Redinger. After living on the Redinger farm for a few years, they bought their first farm of 80 acres north east of Ridgeway.    In 1960 they bought the farm they lived on until they retired and moved to town in April 2001.   George and Betty believed living on the farm was a wonderful life.  They raised turkeys, cows, hogs and row crops.  All the kids had plenty of chores to do and spent lots of time helping to raise the turkeys.  

Betty enjoyed the spring when the beautiful flowers began to bloom.  Over the years she planted large gardens to provide for her family.   She liked to watch the sunrises and sunsets, watching the flowers bloom and watching spring come to life. She was delighted when all the birds would come to her bird feeder.   She would count all the different kinds of birds.  Betty would always have Mike bring in few ears of corn for the squirrels that visited her backyard.  She had one special squirrel, she named “Chub”.   Betty had many pets while living on the farm.   There was one special dog named, Daisy.   Daisy could do many tricks for peanuts and she would beg for food until she got it.   The grandkids loved to feed her. Another special pet of Betty was “Houndy”.  This was her guard dog who she used to send many traveling salesmen “down the road”.

Betty was a farmer’s wife all her life.  She worked hard and thoroughly enjoyed life.   She will be remembered as a generous, caring wife, Mother, and Grandmother.   She enjoyed watching her kids play sports in the summer and during the school year.   Betty was always a helping hand to provide food for the snack shack at the Ridgeway fair and concession stands at the school events.  Homemade ice cream and wiener roasts were some of her favorite things at family gatherings.  Betty always enjoyed all the card parties and many outings to Nine Eagles Park, Brooklyn Falls, the state fair and other fun places with the Hendren, Bayless and Trammell families. 

Betty and George took their family to Buckley Chapel Church all throughout the years and considered the Buckley community as their family.   When other people were in need, Betty and George were always there with their generous donations.

After Buckley Chapel Church closed, Betty and George moved their membership to the United Methodist Church in Ridgeway.   Betty helped to prepare many crafts and food for the annual Lord Acre Sales.   She was a member of the Willing Workers group who met on Wednesday to make quilts for Lord Acre Sale.  She always looked forward to this time and visiting with the ladies.

Her children and her husband were her life.  Betty repeated many, many stories which included all of them.  Betty was very proud of her family.  She said many times each of the kids were different and their lives and accomplishments differed.  Betty loved each of her kids equally.  She loved to travel and was able to visit many areas of the world while her son, Bob was in the Navy and her son, Jim was in the Army.  After Bob retired from the Navy and moved back to Bethany, Betty enjoyed many afternoons eating pizza and playing cards with her grandson, Jeff.   Betty was Jeff’s chauffeur and would drive him to Trenton while he attended NCMC.  One of her favorite adventures was going to the Casino with Marilyn.  She was thrilled when Marilyn would arrange for an overnight stay and treated her to a free buffet.  Betty enjoyed visiting Jim and his family in south Missouri.  She enjoyed shopping with Mary and eating out during her visits. Betty always had stories about playing with Jim’s dog, Yoda when she returned home.  One of her favorite places to visit was Branson and her family treated her to a trip to Branson to celebrate her 85th Birthday.  Betty checked on Mike almost every day to make sure the cows were okay and row crops were growing.   Betty had many stories of her visits with Carolyn in Tennessee.  She enjoyed the many phone calls from Carolyn and hearing about her adventures.   

As the years went on, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren became a big part of Betty’s life. She was so proud of all of them and cherished spending time with them.   She was always baking or making goodies for them.

Betty’s health began to fade in the winter of 2020.   She was hospitalized for several weeks.   While in the hospital all she talked about was coming home.   The last of March her family made arrangement for her to be home.   All of her family was around to care for her and to return all the love that she had given to them.  This made her last days very memorable.   Betty’s last day on earth was April 14, 2021.   Her children and grandchildren all gathered with her to enjoy another day together, sharing stories, looking at pictures, eating and visiting.   They surrounded her with love as her work on Earth was completed and she went to rest with her Savior.

Awaiting Betty in Heaven were her husband, George; her parents, Clarence Hawkins and Bernice Price; her brother, James, and her grandson, Jeffrey Lee Tuggle and many friends.

Betty is survived by her son, Bob (Rita) Tuggle of Bethany, son, Jim (Mary) Tuggle of Republic, Mo, son, Mike of Ridgeway, daughter, Carolyn Tuggle of Cleveland Tennessee, and daughter Marilyn (Ronnie) Jones of Eagleville.  She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 19 at the United Methodist Church, Ridgeway, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Ridgeway, MO. The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Memorials may be made to Rose Hill Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. 

Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Obituary -- RoEmma Tull 1930-2020

RoEmma M. Tull, 90 years old, died peacefully Monday, April 20, 2020 surrounded by family at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, Iowa.

RoEmma M. Sissel Tull was born to William “Gail” Sissel and Edna Fern Reynolds Sissel on January 9, 1930 south of Kellerton, Iowa.

RoEmma was a Kellerton graduate of the class of 1948. She married Archie Ivan Tull on October 23, 1948 in Bethany, Missouri; which started a family of Connie Marie, Dale Ivan, Terry Gene, Peggy Jo, Penny Lea, and stepdaughter Janet Pearl.

She chose to be a caregiver and nursing home aide/medical aide for many years in and around the Creston, Lamoni, and Mount Ayr areas. She also worked at the cap factory in Grant City, Missouri and in Mount Ayr for 10 years.

RoEmma liked to stay busy, always ready for adventure with family and friends. It never mattered if it were to church, over to a neighbors’, or to some distant country she had never been before. Some might even say she was the loudest duck in the puddle. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo and even folding the laundry at the nursing home.

She had a strong faith in her Savior Jesus and was a faithful attendee at the Clearfield Methodist Church, where she was a member. After moving to Creston, she went to the First Christian Church with her daughters.

RoEmma is survived by her children Connie (Chris) Norem, Penny (Jerry) Carson, Janet (James) Sissel all of Creston, Iowa, and Dale (Marlene) Tull of Mount Ayr, Iowa; grandchildren Angie (Jeff) Hendren, Scott (Sheila) Stanley all of Leavenworth, Kansas, Jessica Richman of Austin, Texas, Jeff (Amy) Tull of Lenox, Iowa, Christopher (Kerry) Van Fosson of Lindsborg, Kansas, Misty (J.T.) Dean of Lathrop, Missouri, Andrea (Dave) Morrison of Des Moines, Iowa, Allyson (Duane) Tilk of Stuart, Iowa; 13 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; brothers Keith (Leona) Sissel of Kansas City, Missouri, Delbert (LaDonna) Sissel of Excelsior Springs, Missouri; sister Dorothy Smith of Clearfield, Iowa; several nieces, nephews and cousins on the Sissel and Tull sides of the family.

Preceding her in death are her parents William “Gail” and Edna Fern Sissel; husband Archie Ivan Tull; daughter Peggy Jo Elliott; son Terry Gene Tull; sister Juanita Darlene Mathis; brothers-in-law Walter “June” Mathis, Cecil Smith; parents-in-law Reuben Turner Tull and Minnie Pearl Tull.

Memorials are to the Dragoon Trace Nature Center, east of Mount Ayr.

New Petition Would Change How State Judges Are Elected

A new initiative petition in Missouri would allow judges of the Missouri Supreme Court and Court of Appeals to be elected in the same manner as contested elections for governor. Currently, the Governor nominates judges based on the recommendation of a committee of lawyers, judges, and the governor’s chosen appointees. Judges are retained by a yes or no vote. In practice, most judges are retained.

State Supreme Court Judges would be elected for six year terms, as would appeals judges. Judges could not be elected for more than two terms. Associate circuit judges would be elected for four year terms.

Elections for the offices of Judge of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals would be partisan elections. Parties would nominate candidates for judge in the same manner that they would other statewide officeholders. 

Prospective judicial candidates could announce their views on disputed legal or political issues; however, judges could not promise to render specific rulings or decisions on pending litigation. Judicial candidates could solicit, receive, and make campaign contributions like any other candidate for office.

Worth Man Injured in Parnell Wreck

A Worth man was injured in a Parnell wreck Wednesday morning at around 6:40 am. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 1988 Cadillac Brougham driven by Norma Spire (89) of Parnell was stopped at Cotter Street and NN in Parnell and a 2020 Ford F-150 was westbound on NN. The Patrol says that the Cadillac failed to yield the right of way and struck the pickup on the driver side door. The Cadillac came to rest in the ditch on the south side of NN and the pickup came to a controlled stop in the post office parking lot. Groom received minor injuries while Spire was not injured. Both vehicles were totaled.

Life in Fairview, aka Denver, Back in 1857

In the September 14th, 1932 Times-Tribune, they printed a story about Denver 75 years before, back in 1857, when it was known as Fairview. There were still several settlers alive at that time who were willing to talk.

Among old-timers who were there back in 1857 who were still around in 1932 include Maggie Magee (91), Luke Martin, who resided on the same farm for more than 80 years and who was born in Denver, and Samuel Murray, who lived east of Denver and who had been married 67 years. When he first came to Denver in 1857, Murray recalled that there were two or three small stores. Mrs. Murray had been there all of her 80 years. When Mr. Murray went to school, he want to a subscription school in Denver at the rate of one cent a day at a place north of Denver.

In 1857, Mr. Samuel Pratt was the teacher at Fairview and taught 40-45 pupils, including Charlie Kent, Mr. Smith of the New Albany Hotel, and Mrs. Annie Barber, who still lived in Denver in 1932. 

One of the oldest buildings in Denver was a log cabin built by Al Robinson, which was built in 1864 and was still standing in 1932. There was a fireplace, and a notch for a rifle to bring down wild game.

One of the biggest institutions in Fairview was Mother Saville, who entertained many people in her home and who organized the first Sunday school in the village, in a house next to the Robinson log house.

Other people who had lived in Denver for 75 years or more and who were still alive in 1932 were Dr. Osborn, Virginia Wylie, Mrs. Bob Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Harve Spain, Sam Elliott, Mrs. McComas, and Mr. & Mrs. Tom Sowards.

The piece was written by an R. Birbeck, who wrote, “The pioneer has come and gone, but his influence lives on. One of these old-timers has remarked, ‘The teachers and preachers have helped to make the country what it is,’ but how much more have these pioneers with their 75 years and more influence in and about the village of what was Fairview, now the town of Denver? Their days are but days of history we must help make, but in a different way in which science has changed our mode of living.”

Courthouse News for April 14th, 2021

 On April 1st, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that a vehicle driven by Chad Cass of Afton was backing up and struck a vehicle driven by Craig Ditzler of Afton. There were no injuries.

On April 1st, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that a vehicle being driven by Brynn Nickle was backing out of a parking space at the Mount Ayr School and struck a vehicle driven by Braydon Pierson, who was also backing out of his parking space. Damages were estimated at $2,100.

On April 5th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that a 2007 Ford Mustang, which was being driven without permission, ran into a sign and post in the Kellerton City Park. The estimated damages were around $4,200.

On April 5th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that a Grant Township man reported the theft of some tires, rims, and at least one catalytic converter from his property during the weekend of March 20th.

On April 6th, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department held DARE graduation for North Nodaway 6th graders.

On April 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Casey Venetz (33) of Overland Park (KS) alleging Failure to Comply with Ignition Interlock Requirements.

On April 7th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jordan Reddy (25) of Savannah in Nodaway County on a charge of Driving While Suspended.

On April 7th, a Redding man reported to the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department that someone had stolen a 120 gallon empty fuel barrel with a red pump on it from their farm building sometime after March 30th or 31st. 

On April 8th, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department reported that people had gotten calls from scammers purporting to be from the Sheriff’s Department demanding money from people using gift cards or bank account information. Sheriff’s departments do not call people demanding money for unpaid fines, bail, judgements, or court costs.

On April 8th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Lincoln Pope (20) of Pickering alleging DWI.

On April 10th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that a 2003 Chevy Suburban driven by Caitlyn Clark struck a utility pole in the south Hy-Vee parking lot in Mount Ayr, causing damage to the front driver’s side quarter panel and tire. There was minor damage to the pole. There were no injuries. The damages were estimated to be around $2,500.

On April 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Thomas Affuso (60) of Maryville alleging Domestic Assault. Bond was denied.

On April 12th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Keith Larson (51) of Coffey alleging Possession of Controlled Substance.

On April 12th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against John Laxson (29) of Moberly alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and No Seat Belt.

On April 13th, the Missouri Secretary of State’s office sent the following release about a person who allegedly swindled a Missouri investor:

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s Securities Division ordered Imani Butler to show cause why restitution and civil penalties should not be paid after he allegedly misled a St. Louis-area investor and misappropriated funds for his own benefit.

Between August 2015 and April 2016, Butler allegedly collected at least $59,550 in investments in the form of stock purchases from a Creve Coeur, Missouri, investor. Butler claimed the money was for his startup business Fango LLC, a company that facilitated interactive experiences between fans and celebrity personalities. Butler instead misappropriated the funds for his personal benefit. Subsequently, Butler made untrue statements that misled the investor into making additional investments.

“Before you part with your hard-earned money, find out if the business is real or just a concept,” Securities Commissioner David M. Minnick said. “Check the registration status of the company and the people. Find out where your money is going and how to verify that it got there. Legitimate operations provide their investors with financial reports and documentation. If you ever have any doubts, contact our office first.”

The division is seeking an order for $59,550 in restitution with interest, $25,000 in civil penalties, and investigation costs.

Ashcroft urges all investors to know the risks. If you have any questions about an investment opportunity or wish to check the background and registration status of a financial adviser, please call the toll-free investor protection hotline at 800-721-7996, or go online to www.missouriprotectsinvestors.com to file a complaint.

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.

Trenton Man Lifeflighted After Motorcycle Hits Deer

A Trenton man was lifeflighted after his motorcycle hit a deer Monday, April 12th. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2001 Yamaha V Star driven by Zachary Marrs (36) of Trenton was southbound on Highway 65 eleven miles south of Trenton at around 10:15 pm when it struck a deer, overturned, and ejected Marrs. Marrs was seriously injured and lifeflighted to Truman Medical Center.

Obituary -- Barbara Jackson 1952-2021

Barbara Hale Jackson, 68, of Grant City, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her home. 

Barbara was born on May 7, 1952 in Boulder, Colorado to Hale Robert and Coyla Mae (DeHart) Jackson. She grew up on the family farm here in Worth County where she attended school and graduated in 1970.

Being the youngest of the Jackson family – she was a daddy’s girl and her momma’s best friend – and knew that her 3 older brothers were always ready to defend her if needed. They also taught her how to drive, then…even they couldn’t beat her in a drag race. Which would be the only way she somehow managed to date. Barbara married Forest Young of Athelstan in 1971. They had 3 children, Kandi Lea, Joanna Rae (born on Barbara’s birthday) and Jimmy. Some of their fondest memories include her singing Harper Valley PTA and Last Kiss to them. The time she broke the flyswatter on the girls, trying to break up their fight as they were rolling around in the ditch ended up with them all laughing!

Barbara was employed as a seamstress at the GC Cap Company and later at Bordeaux in Clarinda, Iowa. She also worked at Casey’s and Country Corners where she was known for her kindness and friendly smile.  After retirement from T3, she was able to spend more time with her grandkids. She also had the opportunity to begin quilting. Barbara enjoyed line dancing, collecting hummingbirds and she loved the color purple!

Barbara was preceded in death by her parent, Hale and Coyla Jackson; brothers: Danny, Michael and Buddy Jackson. 

Left to miss her are her daughters Kandi Latham (Kenny Hudson) of McFall, Mo, Joanna Latham of Grant City, MO and son Jimmy Young (Nadine Wuillay) of Grant City, MO; grandchildren: Gabe Latham, Justin Parker, Jase Latham, Jonathan Latham, Tyler, Daniel, and Katelyn Lupfer, Elizabeth Young, and Owyn Wuillay, as well as numerous friends and last but not least, her little dog named Chicken.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Burial will be in Redding Cemetery in Redding, Iowa. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. 

Worth County Progress Organization, Extension Partner for New Position

The Worth County Progress Organization and the University of Missouri Extension Council of Worth County finalized an agreement last week to join efforts in providing economic and community development services to Worth County. Through this agreement, the MU Extension Council of Worth County will employ a part-time office manager responsible for maintaining regular open hours for the Extension, while performing community and economic development responsibilities on behalf of the Worth County Progress Organization.

This position will be hired jointly by members of both organizations with assistance from MU Extension faculty. Jackie Spainhower, County Engagement Specialist in Worth County and Community Economic Development Specialist for MU Extension, will provide direct supervision for this position, with input from both the Progress Organization and Worth County Extension Council. Additionally, she will provide mentorship and guidance to the person hired for this position. 

“Through this partnership, an opportunity will be created to provide tailored community and economic development programming in Worth County while maintaining open office hours for Extension,” said Jackie Spainhower.  Amber Monticue, treasurer for Worth County Progress stated, “I look forward to seeing the new opportunities this collaboration can bring to Worth County, for the betterment of our community.”

Announcements advertising this position and how to apply will be in local newspapers and on social media soon. Questions about the position can be directed to Jackie Spainhower, County Engagement Specialist for MU Extension in Worth County at 660-564-3363, email spainhowerj@missouri.edu, or Chevy Davidson, Chairman of the Worth County Progress Organization at 660-254-0558, email chevy7703@gmail.com.  

Obituary -- Greg Thompson 1949-2021

Gregory Reed “Greg” Thompson, 71, of Pickering, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly near Destin, Florida, on Sunday, April 11, 2021.

Greg was born in Denver, Colorado on June 19, 1949.  He lived in Iowa until a teenager, then in Maryville, and had spent the past 42 years in Pickering, Missouri. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Betty (Read) Thompson. 

Greg graduated from Adel High School, Adel, Iowa.  For 17 years he had been the Administrative Manager at Pope and Talbot in Maryville.  Then he went back and finished his education and graduated in 1994 from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri.

Greg taught Math and retired after many years at North Nodaway High School, Hopkins, Missouri. 

He was a member and President of the Church Board of the Pickering Christian Church, Disciples of Christ.  He was a former member of the Pickering Lions Club; and was the Chairman of the Council of Church’s.

He liked photography, to tend his garden, to draw, and to play cards.  He was a good singer and had sang at many funerals.  He helped his neighbors and community members in any way he could.

On September 1, 1979, at the Pickering Christian Church, Greg was united in marriage to Vonda Lea West.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his children: Terra (Tony) Brummett, Red Oak, Iowa, Jon (Monica) Thompson, Papillion, Nebraska, Larry (Melissa) West, Glenwood, Iowa, and Arayna Lea Piveral, Westboro, Missouri.

2 brothers: Dennis (Claire) Thompson, Branson, Missouri, and Jon (Debbie) Thompson, Lampe, Missouri; his sister: Cheri Lynn (Larry) Stoltenberg, Ames, Iowa; 8 grandchildren: Noah Brummett, and Araina Brummett, both of Red Oak, Iowa, Matthew Thompson, and Joshua Thompson, both of Papillion, Nebraska, Casey (Jenna) West, and Logan (Kara) West, both of Glenwood, Iowa, Ethan (Jamie) Piveral, Tarkio, Missouri, and Evan Piveral, Omaha, Nebraska; 5 great grandchildren: Jaxson, Stella, Layne, A.J., and Simon; and several nieces and nephews.

Greg’s body has been cremated under the direction of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the Pickering Christian Church, Pickering, Missouri. 

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.

Owan Roberson Wins Shot Put at Albany for Junior High Shamrocks

Owan Roberson had a good day Thursday for North Harrison at the Junior High Warrior Relays, winning the Shot Put with a throw of 10.42 meters and medalled in all four events he competed in. He was also seventh in the Triple Jump with a jump of 8.27 meters, and seventh in the Discus with a throw of 21.81 meters. He was also in the 4x200 relay team which medalled.

In other boys results, Kolton Graham was tied for sixth in the High Jump with a jump of 1.4 meters. The 4x200 team of Evan Schreiber, Owan Roberson, Kyler Kimbrough, and Kolton Graham was seventh with a time of 2:08.46. Evan Schreiber was eighth in the 400 with a time of 1:09.45. Kolton Graham was eighth in the 100 with a time of 14.29.

For the girls, Stella Roberson was third in the Triple Jump with a jump of 8.34 meters. Andrea Nail was eighth in the Long Jump with a jump of 3.48 meters. 

Tyson Gibson Wins Twice for Shamrock Boys at Albany

Tyson Gibson won twice at the Travis Girratono Relays in Albany last Tuesday to highlight a sixth place finish for the North Harrison boys with 48 points. The girls got 16.5 points.

Gibson won both the Long Jump, with a jump of 6.10 meters, and the Triple Jump, with a jump of 12.28 meters. Brett Emig was fifth in the Long Jump with a jump of 5.62 meters.

In other results for the boys, Brett Emig was second in the 100 with a time of 12.46. Tyson Gibson was eighth in the 200 with a time of 25.49. Noah Breshears was fifth in the 1600 with a time of 6:05.71. The 4x100 team of Brett Emig, Grant Claycomb, Matthew Heintz, and Brandon Hamilton was fifth with a time of 50.19. The 4x200 team of Grant Claycomb, Brett Emig, Brandon Hamilton, and Matthew Heintz was fifth with a time of 1:45. Tyson Gibson was sixth in the High Jump with a height of 1.6 meters. 

For the girls, Halle Morgan was fifth in the 400 with a time of 1:12.74. Camden Castleberry was fourth in the 800 with a time of 2:54.98. Camden Castleberry was third in the Long Jump with a jump of 4.6 meters. Halle Morgan was seventh in the Triple Jump with a jump of 8.78 meters. 

Tiger Teams Edged Out in Albany Relays

Both Worth County teams were edged out last Tuesday at the Travis Girratono Relays in Albany. There were two sections, and the Tigers were put in the Albany section along with 13 other teams. Northeast Nodaway and North Harrison also competed in that section.

The girls were edged out in a four way race between Princeton, Worth County, Stanberry, and Braymer. Princeton had 114.5 points, Worth County 111.5, Stanberry 91, and Braymer 84. South Harrison had 77.5, Gilman City 53.5, Albany 49.5, Northeast Nodaway 32, Mercer 29, North Harrison 16.5, Southwest Livingston 14, North Daviess 5, and East Harrison 1.

On the boys side, the boys came out third in a four way race. Princeton had 120, Stanberry 116, Worth County 108.5, and South Harrison 92.5. Other scored included Albany with 57, North Harrison 48, Gilman City 34, Braymer 30, Southwest Livingston 27, Mercer 16, Northeast Nodaway 15, East Harrison 8, and North Daviess 2.

For the girls, Becca Smith was seventh in the 100 with a time of 15.21 and fifth in the 200 with a time of 30.49. Braidy Hunt was third in the 400 with a time of 1:07.36 while Autumn Cousatte was sixth with a time of 1:12.78. Hailey Adwell was second in the 800 with a time of 2:43.97. Worth County finished 1-2 in the 100 Hurdles as Morgan Beagle won with a time of 18.15, and Brooklyn Richardson was second with a time of 18.66.

The 4x100 team of Becca Smith, Brooklyn Richardson, Hailey Adwell, and Morgan Beagle was second with a time of 55.29. The 4x400 team of Hailey Adwell, Morgan Beagle, Brooklyn Richardson, and Braidy Hunt won with a time of 4:34.80.

Aivry Griffin was eighth in the High Jump with a height of 1.3 meters. Keelin Engel won the Pole Vault with a height of 3.2 meters while Brooklyn Richardson was fifth with a height of 2.1 meters. Morgan Beagle was fifth in the Long Jump with a jump of 4.45 meters. Braidy Hunt was fourth in the Triple Jump with a jump of 9.36 meters. 

In the throwing events, Kara-Jean Staton was second in the Shot Put with a throw of 9.85 meters, while Ali Brown was fifth with a throw of 9.55. Staton won the Discus with a throw of 30.35 meters while Taylor Sanders was eighth with a throw of 22.73. Ali Brown was third in the Javelin with a throw of 27.27 meters.

For the boys, Brent Harris was sixth in the 100 with a time of 13.01. Levi Cassavaugh was second in the 400 with a time of 55.78. In the hurdles, Aydan Gladstone won the 110 Hurdles with a time of 17.35 while Jace Cousatte was second with a time of 17.36. In the 300 Hurdles, Jace Cousatte won with a time of 45.74, while Aydan Gladstone was second with a time of 46.71.

In the relays, the 4x100 team of John Galanakis, Brent Harris, Levi Cassavaugh, and Braxton Hightshoe was fourth with a time of 49.69. The 4x200 team of Aydan Gladstone, Nate Adwell, Levi Cassavaugh, and Jace Cousatte was third with a time of 1:38:30. The 4x400 team of Nate Adwell, Levi Cassavaugh, Brent Harris, and Jackson Runde was third with a time of 3:59.51. 

In the High Jump, John Galanakis was fourth with a height of 1.7 meters. Braxton Hightshoe was eight with a height of 1.6 meters. Nate Adwell won the Pole Vault with a height of 3.96 meters, while Aydan Gladstone was tied for second with a height of 3.2 meters. Jace Cousatte was second in the Triple Jump with a jump of 11.8 meters. Tyler New was seventh with a jump of 10.57. 

In the Shot Put, Jase Latham was third with a throw of 12.7 meters. Jackson Runde was sixth in the Discus with a throw of 33.75 meters. 

Northeast Nodaway

The girls were eighth out of 13 with 32 points while the boys got 15 points. 

For the girls, Jill Boswell was second in the 200 with a time of 29.93 and fourth in the 400 with a time of 1:08.98. Anne Schieber won the 800 with a time of 2:37.30, while Ruby Wilmes was fifth with a time of 2:58.39. 

The 4x200 team of Jill Boswell, Lauren McIntyre, Ruby Wilmes, and Anne Schieber was fourth with a time of 2:02.91. 

For the boys, Carson Hall was third in the 3200 with a time of 14:00.25. Kodie Meyer was fifth in the 300 Hurdles with a time of 51.68. Dylan Wilmes was seventh in the Shot Put with a throw of 11.33 meters. Creed Wilcox was seventh in the Discus with a throw of 32.27 meters, while Dylan Wilmes was eighth with a throw of 32.16.