Samuel Ray Lyle 1940-2024

Samuel Ray Lyle, 83, of Burlington Junction, Missouri, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Mosiac Life Care, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Sam was born at the old St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Missouri, on September 15, 1940, to Raymond Harold and Edith Lillian (Jones) Lyle. They preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his 2 sisters, Sharon Irene Brown, and Mary Ellen Lyle.

He was a lifelong resident of the area.

He graduated from Burlington High School in 1958 and had attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville.  Sam was a farmer all his life.

He enjoyed horses and was a member of the Saddle Club, the Hoof & Horn Saddle Club.  He was active and always helpful at the Kiwanis Tractor Pull, and helped with 4-H.  He liked to Coyote hunt, he also liked watching western movies and westerns on TV.  

On October 2, 1961, Sam was united in marriage to Joetta L. Johnson, in Bentonville, Arkansas.  She survives of the home. 

Other survivors include his son, Janford Ray Lyle, Maryville, Missouri, his daughter, Jennifer Jillinda “Jill” (David) Kranda, Ft. Worth, Texas, his brother, Roy Ed Lyle, Burlington Junction, Missouri, and 2 grandchildren, Kevin S. Kranda and Kelli M. Kranda, and several nieces. 

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the First Christian Church, Burlington Junction, Missouri.  The burial will follow in the Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, MO.  

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM, on Friday, May 17, at the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church, Burlington Junction, 211 E. 3rd, Burlington Junction, Missouri 64428..  

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for May 15th, 2024

On May 6th, Cameron Smith (42) of Maryville pleaded guilty to an amended charge of Stealing in Nodaway County Circuit Court. Judge Corey Herron issued a suspended jail sentence and sentenced the defendant to two years court supervised probation. The defendant must pay $698.16 in restitution, $75 PA fee, and $10 to the Crime Victim’s Fund. 

On May 8th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Calvin Vore (19) of Maryville alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony), Resisting Arrest (Felony), Failure to Register, Failure to Signal, and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway. Bond was initially denied, then changed to a $10,000 bond with the defendant to be released on his own recognizance. Judge Robert Rice subsequently recused himself and Judge Joel Miller was assigned.

On May 9th, Norman Wayne Moad (55) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to a charge of Failure to Register as Sex Offender (3rd Offense, Felony). He was sentenced by Judge Corey Herron to 10 years imprisonment in the Missouri Department of Corrections.

On May 9th, David Kay Cole (60) of Stanberry pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to a charge of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony). A sentencing hearing will be held on June 6th.

On May 9th, Samantha Greenwell (43) of Albany pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to charges of Burglary (Felony), Resisting Arrest, and Escape from Custody. She was given a suspended sentence and sentenced to 5 years probation by Judge Corey Herron.

On May 12th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2004 Harley-Davidson driven by John Donlan (73) of Waverly (NE) was eastbound on Route 46 twelve miles west of Maryville when he ran off the south side and overturned. He was seriously injured and taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

On May 13th, Kevin Nible (47) failed to appear in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court on charges of Non-Support (Felony). A warrant was issued by Judge Jay Hemenway and bond was set at $1,500, cash only.

Charges listed are merely 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. 

Brayden Stevens Pitches Bluejays into District Semifinals

Brayden Stevens pitched the NEN Bluejays into the District Semifinals Saturday as the Bluejays, given up for dead and seeded seventh, posted their second straight win over a team over .500 with an 8-3 win over Tri-County. 

Stevens got off to a rocky start, hitting the first three Mustang batters he faced and loading the bases. That led to two Tri-County runs crossing the plate. But he settled down and struck out 12 batters in six innings of work, overpowering the Mustang batters.

Meanwhile, the Bluejays, who had beaten Gilman City with their power hitting, used speed and aggression on the basepaths to take control of the game. They used a combination of scratch hits, errors, and stolen bases to move runners around. Coach Cody Green has preached running out plays hard with both the junior high girls and the NEN varsity boys, and it paid off in Saturday’s game.

Stevens ran out of pitches after six innings, but Reece Gray came on to pitch in the seventh and set down the Mustangs in order to close out the game.

The Bluejays were to have played King City Tuesday night. Like Northeast, King City was not reason to give up on their season and took Gilman City to 11 innings before securing the 5-4 win in a game that was not finished until 12:27 pm. The game was to have been played on Monday, but it got rained out.

Tigers Qualify Ten for State Track Meet

Ten Tigers qualified to go to state in track Saturday at the Sectional Track meet. They will compete at state this weekend.

The 97th MSHSAA Boys Track & Field Championships and the 49th Girls Championships will be held May 17th and 18th at Adkins Stadium at Jefferson City High School in Jefferson City. The Class 2 and 3 championships will be held there as well. Tickets are available at the MSHSAA website. There is a chance of rain Friday, but Saturday is forecast to be clear in Jefferson City.

For the girls, Rock Port had 91, East Atchison 60, K.C. Lutheran 59, Pattonsburg 49, Worth County 48, Santa Fe 44, Platte Valley 40, Concordia 38, Mound City 36, King City 34, Nodaway Valley 34, Albany 34, Wellington-Napoleon 34, St. Joseph Christian 27, Hardin-Central 18, Stanberry 16, Orrick 15, South Holt 12, DeKalb 12, Sweet Springs 8, Winston 8, Acaademie Lafayette 6, Norborne 5, Northwest Hughesville 5, NEN 2, and Green Ridge 1.

For the boys, Mound City had 90, Orrick 73, Worth County 57, Platte Valley 48, Concordia 47, Stanberry 43, Rock Port 41, Albany 40, Wellington-Napoleon 36, Sacred Heart 34, Nodaway Valley 33, Hardin-Central 33, Green Ridge 27, Sweet Springs 21, North Andrew 17, East Atchison 17, Otterville 11, DeKalb 10, North Nodaway 9, Academie Lafayette 9, King City 7, St. Joseph Christian 6, Pilot Grove 5, Northwest Hughesville 3, Union Star 3, Winston 3, Norborne 2, LaMonte 1, and South Holt 1.

For the boys, Lucas Frisch qualified for state in the 110 Hurdles. He was third with his second best time of the year at 16.06. Jonathon Harris (Orrick) will be tough to beat as he won with a time of 15.18. August Meadows (Mound City) was second with a time of 15.60 and Chauncey Brown (Mound City) was fourth with a time of 16.09.

The boys 4x200 team of Lucas Frisch, Landon Moser, Bo Collins, and Tyler New qualified with a third place finish of 1:33.68. They took two seconds off their time. The girls 4x200 team of Emma Spencer, Brooklyn Richardson, Keira Hardy, and Riley Ridge also qualified for state with a third place finish of 1:52.40 and took two seconds off their time. 

The girls duo of Emma Spencer and Brooklyn Richardson qualified for state in the 100, finishing third and fourth. Addison Grossenbacher (K.C. Lutheran) won with a time of 13.06 and Claire Staley (King City) was second with a time of 13.24. The girls 100 was a close race, as the second through seventh place finishers were within .18 of a second of each other. 

The boys 4x100 team of Lucas Frisch, Landon Moser, Bo Collins, and Tyler New made it through to the finals, placing third with a personal best time of 45.42. The girls 4x100  team of Emma Spencer, Brooklyn Richardson, Keira Hardy, and Rayleigh Smith made it as well, getting a second place finish of 52.10, a personal best.

Lucas Frisch took .42 of a second off his time in the 300 Hurdles and made it to state with a second place finish of 42.25, behind only August Meadows of Mound City. 

Emma Spencer qualified for state in the 200, placing fourth with a personal best time of 26.80. She has gotten better in the event every single time, knocking almost three seconds off her time.

Andrew Griffin narrowly missed out qualifying for state in the High Jump, getting fifth place with a height of 1.76 meters. He will return for two more years. He matched his second best height of the year.

Riley Ridge made it in the High Jump on the girls side, getting a second place jump of 1.54 meters. 

Eva Engel won the Pole Vault with a height of 3.17 meters. She battled difficult conditions; she was under the weather, and the event, which was supposed to start at 1:30 pm, did not start until 5:30 pm. But she pushed through with the win and will return to state.

On the boys side, Landon Moser narrowly missed out on a trip to state in the Long Jump, getting fifth with a jump of 5.87 meters. But he made it to state in the Triple Jump with a second place jump of 12.50 meters, a personal best.

Bo Collins made it to state in the Discus with a throw of 38.19 meters, good enough for fourth place.

Tyler New won the Javelin with a personal best throw of 46.72 meters, holding off Lucas Walker (Orrick) and Ean Meyer (Platte Valley).

NEN

Baylie Busby was seventh in the girls High Jump with a height of 1.38 meters. 

North Nodaway

Jordan DeLeon was fifth in the 110 Hurdles with a personal best time of 17.54. Mason Casner qualified for state in the Long Jump with a fourth place finish, matching a season best with 5.93 meters. 

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for May 8th, 2024

On April 24th, a Harrison County jury acquitted Dustin Fortner on a Child Molestation charge and deadlocked on a Child Enticement charge.

On April 30th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Jermey Thomason (38) of Burlington Junction alleging Driving While Suspended and Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000 cash or corporate surety, posted by the defendant.

On May 1st, Angela Herman (55) of St. Joseph failed to appear in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court on a charge of Driving While Revoked (Felony). A warrant was issued by Judge Rebecca McGinley. Bond was set at $1,000, cash or corporate surety. 

On May 1st, Joshua Synder (41) of Bethany pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to charges of Trespass and Peace Disturbance. He was sentenced by Judge Jay Hemenway to 14 days in jail, with credit for time served. 

On May 1st, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Brittany Slaughter (29) of Bethany alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony). Bond was set at $35,000, with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On May 1st, Nicole Hyatt (42) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Harassment. Judge Rebecca McGinley gave the defendant a suspended sentence and sentenced her to two years probation. Defendant must complete anger management within 60 days, have no contact with the victims, and pay $115.50 in court costs.

On May 1st, Christopher Crosthwait (57) of Kansas City (KS) pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving, and Failure to Comply with Ignition Interlock Requirements. Judge Rebecca McGinley sentenced the defendant to 60 days in jail, to be served concurrently with a sentence the defendant is serving elsewhere. Defendant must pay court costs of $115.50. 

On May 1st, Mark Luke (55) of Stanberry pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to Failure to Stop and Failure to Comply with Ignition Interlock Requirements. Charges of Driving While Revoked and No Insurance were dismissed by Prosecutor Jessica Jones.  Judge Joel Miller sentenced him to 2 days in jail, 1 year supervised probation with Northwest Court Services, pay $115.50 in court costs, and $200 to the Gentry County LERF Fund. 

On May 1st, Jaslyn Hall (19) of Stanberry pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to charges of Speeding (94 mph) and Minor in Possession of Marijuana. A count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia was dismissed by Prosecutor Jessica Jones. Judge Rebecca McGinley sentenced the defendant to a fine of $330.50, court costs of $115.50, and one year probation supervised by North Missouri Court Services. Defendant must complete the Alive at 25 class within 60 days. 

On May 1st, Ruth Boe (53) of Coffey failed to appear in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Seat Belt. A warrant was issued. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only. 

On May 1st, Cody Peery (19) pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to charges of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and No Seat Belt. Judge Rebecca McGinley sentenced the defendant to 6 months court supervised probation, 10 hours of community service with the City of Albany, a fine of $10, and court costs of $115.50. The defendant has already completed the Alive at 25 class.

On May 2nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 16 year old Grant City teen was eastbound on Route 46 & Jaguar at around 10:30 pm when a deer entered the roadway. He ran off the road, and struck a tree. He received minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

On May 2nd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Kolten Smith (19) of Grant City alleging Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, No Plates, Minor Visibly Intoxicated, and DWI. 

On May 2nd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Pablo Narvaez (29) of Albany alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving and No Valid License. An affidavit from the Gentry County Sheriff’s Department alleges the defendant was spinning tires and doing donut holes around the City of Albany after being thrown out of Shadowfax.

On May 2nd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Jack Buckman (23) of Albany alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and No Insurance. An affidavit from the Gentry County Sheriff’s Department alleges the defendant stopped at a stop sign and then backed into a vehicle that had pulled up behind him. 

On May 2nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Jessie Davidson (20) of Liberty alleging Possession of Fake Driver’s License. 

On May 2nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against John Mancuso (23) of Grant City alleging DWI and Driving While Suspended. 

On May 3rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2016 Honda Accord driven by Briley Giamalva (49) of Archie was northbound on Route 71 near Burlington Junction at 10:50 pm when she ran off the west side, struck a field entrance, went airborne, struck the ground, and overturned. She received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic. Subsequently, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested her on charges of DWI (Prior), Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and Driving While Revoked. 

On May 3rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Logan King (20) of Maryville in Nodaway County on charges of Minor Visibly Intoxicated and No Seat Belt.

On May 4th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Bryant McCord (23) of Grant City in Worth County on a charge of DWI.

On May 6th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Irina Younger (64) of Maryville in Nodaway County on charges of DWI (Prior) and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On May 6th, Wesley Parker (41) of Maryville pleaded guilty to a charge of Stealing. Judge Corey Herron sentenced the defendant to a suspended sentence and two years supervised probation with Private Probation Services. The defendant must pay $250 restitution, $75 prosecuting attorney’s fee, and $10 to the Crime Victim’s Fund.

On May 6th, the Harrison County Road & Bridge Crew reported on Facebook that bridges on West 125th Avenue and West 382nd Street have holes at the ends of them from recent storms and that travel on them was not advised.

Charges listed are merely 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. 

Kenzie Milligan Installed as North Harrison FFA President

Kenzie Milligan was named new North Harrison FFA President Friday for the 2024-25 school year. Other officers were Carmon Fordyce (Vice-President), Lela Hartschen (Vice-President), Lani Briggs (Secretary), Kynsleigh Utley (Treasurer), Dustin Hamilton (Sentinel), Jaxcynn Hansel (Reporter), and Kyler Kimbrough (Chaplain). 

Officers for 2023-24 were Jaci Davis (President), Dillon Hartschen (Vice-President), Kenzie Milligan (President), Carmon Fordyce (Secretary), Lela Hartschen (Treasurer), Dustin Hamilton (Sentinel), Kynsleigh Utley (Reporter), and Andrew Craig (Parliamentarian & Chaplain).

Awarded FFA Chapter Degrees were Ethan Henson, Zane Hilburn, Kyler Kimbrough, Keygun Johnson, Brayden Nail, Morgan Nible, Natalie Parkhurst, Karsyn Ury, Aubrey Utley, Jerry Gilpatrick, Owan Roberson, and Kira Robertson.

Getting FFA Greenhand Degrees were Lani Briggs, Noah Guy, Jaxcynn Hansel, Wyatt Maize, Alonna Milligan, Tate Richardson, Rylee Valenti, and Wyatt Whitaker.

Getting State FFA Degrees were Jaci Davis, Jerry Gilpatrick, Dillon Hartschen, Keygun Johnson, and Karsyn Ury.

Getting National FFA Degrees were Cole Kampman, Kendall Kimbrough, and Trendi Johnson.

There were some scholarships handed out. Awarded the BTC Bank Scholarship was Rylee Valenti. The Wyant Family Scholarships went to Jaci Davis and Dillon Hartschen. The FFA Boosters Scholarship went to Karsyn Ury, Jaci Davis, Brayden Nail, and Dillon Hartschen. 

Among the people, businesses, and organizations given certificates of appreciation were Alex Irvin, Bill and Marie Wyant, the City of Eagleville, Verimore Bank, SOE Metals, Woods & Main, the North Harrison FFA Boosters, the North Harrison FCCLA, Principal Alan Koch, music teacher Ted Keck, Jamie Gates, Aaron Long, Lisa Gibson, Gayla Pottorff, Kara Smith, Lamoni Veterinary Clinic, and Nail Excavation.

Lani Briggs and Tate Richardson were recognized for competing in the area creed speaking contest. Two years ago, the FFA made a change allowing two students to say the creed as a team. They were given the Brittni Brenizer FFA Cree/Leadership Award.

Lela Hartschen was given the Star Chapter Farmer Award. Kenzie Milligan was given the Star Chapter Placement Award.

The Sam Skinner Memorial Award for Ag Leadership went to Jaci Davis and Alonna Milligan. The Chapter Leadership Award went to Lani Briggs, Wyatt Maize, Dustin Hamilton, Kyler Kimbrough, Kenzie Milligan, Carmon Fordyce, Jaci Davis, and Dillon Hartschen.

Various proficiency awards went to Morgan Nible, Audrey Utley, Andrew Craig, Dustin Hamilton, Lela Hartschen, Ethan Henson, Kyler Kimbrough, Kynsleigh Utley, Lani Briggs, Jaxcynn Hansel, Wyatt Maize, Alonna Milligan, Tate Richardson, Rylee Valenti, and Wyatt Whitaker.

The teams that competed in area FFA contests were recognized. The Etymology team consisted of Rylee Valenti, Alonna Milligan, Tate Richardson, and Wyatt Maize. They were 16th in Districts. Alonna Milligan was the high scorer.

The Poultry team consisted of Wyatt Whitaker, Natalie Parkhurst, and Kynsleigh Utley. They were 10th in Districts. Kynsleigh Utley was high scorer.

The Agronomy team consisted of Audrey Utley, Lela Hartschen, and Kynsleigh Utley. They qualified for state. Lela Hartschen was high scorer.

The Horses team consisted of Morgan Nible, Kyler Kimbrough, Dustin Hamilton, and Kenzie Milligan. They were 4th in Districts and 12th in State. Kenzie Milligan was high scorer.

The Livestock team consisted of Kyler Kimbrough, Owan Roberson, Jaci Davis, and Justin Hamilton. They were 6th in Districts and 44th in State. Jaci Davis was high scorer.

The Forestry team consisted of Karsyn Ury, Jerry Gilpatrick, Ethan Henson, and Andrew Craig. They were 3rd in Districts and were 28th in State. Jerry Gilpatrick was high scorer.

The Dairy Foods team was one of the pleasant surprises this year. Advisor Brandon Craig said that they had fielded one only three times since he had been at North Harrison, but that a group of kids wanted to try it. They were Jaxcynn Hansel, Kira Robertson, Lani Briggs, and Carmon Fordyce. They had never done it before, but they turned out to be really good at it and spent hundreds of dollars on food that they could practice judging. They were 3rd at Carrolton, 12th at Savannah, 4th at Districts, and 6th at State. Jaxcynn Hansel was high scorer. 

The Meats team consisted of Brayden Nail, Kenzie Milligan, and Dillon Hartschen. They were first at Districts and 18th at State.

Out of 60 different schools competing at districts, including much bigger schools, North Harrison was the winner as well as one of the smallest schools present. The current class of seniors saw the North Harrison FFA win the District Sweepstakes three times out of four years.

Top fundraisers were recognized. They were Andrew Craig, Wyatt Maize, Jaci Davis, and Kenzie Milligan. Top ticket sellers for the FFA Work Auction in October were Jaxcynn Hansel, Audrey Utley, Dustin Hamilton, Wyatt Maize, and Andrew Craig.

Ethan Henson and Dustin Hamilton were recognized for being part of the Missouri Farm Bureau Leadership Conference.

Dillon Hartschen was recognized for getting chosen to the National FFA Band last fall.

Tiger Teams Finish Third at Districts in King City

Worth County’s teams both placed third at districts in King City and qualified many to Sectionals.

For the girls, Rock Port had 105, East Atchison 85, Worth County 75, Mound City 68, St. Joseph Christian 59, Platte Valley 58, Pattonsburg 55, Albany 47, King City 40, Nodaway Valley 38, Stanberry 37, South Holt 25, Winston 10, NEN 10, North Nodaway 4, North Andrew 2, and Union Star 1.

For the boys, Mound City had 122, Rock Port 89, Worth County 86, Platte Valley 78, Stanberry 75, Albany 59, Nodaway Valley 56, East Atchison 46, North Andrew 27, Winston 25, North Nodaway 16, King City 14, Stewartsville/Osborn 13, St. Joseph Christian 10, Union Star 9, South Holt 8, NEN 2, and Pattonsburg 2.

For the girls, Emma Spencer won the 100 with a season best time of 13.27, edging out Claire Staley (King City), who had 13.29. Brooklyn Richardson was third with a time of 13.40. Brianna Biondo (South Holt), who had won some meets earlier this year, finished fourth with a time of 13.60. The top four in each event qualifies for Sectionals. The top four in each Sectional qualifies for State.

Emma Spencer was second in the 200 with a time of 27.21. 

The Tigers placed two in the 100 Hurdles. Riley Ridge was seventh with a time of 18.30. Kristen Tracy was eighth with a time of 19.25. 

The 4x100 team won an exciting race over King City with the Tigers getting a time of 52.67 and King City a time of 52.74. The 4x200 was fourth with a time of 1:54.61. 

Riley Ridge was second in the High Jump with a height of 1.55 meters. 

The Tigers placed two in the Pole Vault. Eva Engel won with a height of 3.20 meters. Becca Smith saved her best for last as she got eighth with a personal best of 2 meters. 

Katelyn Fletchall was eighth in the Triple Jump with a jump of 8.59 meters. Kara Staton was sixth in the Shot Put with a season best throw of 9.92 meters. Staton was fifth in the Discus with a personal best throw of 33.26 meters. Autumn Cousatte was sixth in the Javelin with a throw of 28.99 meters.

For the boys, Lucas Frisch got a personal best in the 100 Hurdles. In an exciting three way race between Frisch, August Meadows (Mound City), and Chauncey Brown (Mound City), Meadows won with a time of 15.46, followed by Lucas Frisch with 15.57 and Brown with 16.00. Brayden Combs also got a personal best with a time of 18.65 and a sixth place finish. 

Frisch also got a personal best in the 300 Hurdles, where he finished second to Meadows with a time of 42.67. Combs saved his best for last, finishing sixth with a personal best time of 47.55.

The 4x100 had been edged out by Albany for much of the year, but broke the 46 second barrier and got a personal best to win Saturday with a time of 45.74. The 4x200 also got a personal best and won. After having been in the 1:40’s most of the year, they peaked during their last two meets and won Saturday with a time of 1:35.78, edging out Mound City, which had a time of 1:35.97. The 4x400 was sixth with a time of 3:57.68. 

Andrew Griffin was fourth in the High Jump with a height of 1.70 meters. 

The Tigers placed two in the Pole Vault. Brayden Combs was sixth with a height of 2.90 meters. Wyatt Hill was seventh with a height of 2.90 meters, with Combs winning on tiebreaks. 

Landon Moser was third in the Long Jump with a jump of 5.82 meters. He was third in the Triple Jump with a jump of 11.73 meters. 

Bo Collins was fifth in the Shot Put with a throw of 11.52 meters. He was fourth in the Discus with a throw of 38.28 meters. Tyler New won the Javelin with a throw of 45.08 meters.

NEN

Baylie Busby was third in the High Jump, matching a season best with a height of 1.45 meters. Dalanie Auffert saved her best for last as she was seventh in the Shot Put with a throw of 9.67 meters. 

For the boys, Jude Archer was eighth with a personal best of 12.42. Kenneth Schieber got a personal best in the 3200 with a time of 12:19.04. 

North Nodaway

Lauren Herndon came tantalizingly close to qualifying in the High Jump, getting fifth with a height of 1.40 meters. 

For the boys, Carlos Rohner got a personal best in the 400 with a time of 1:12.47. Draven Rowland got a personal best in the 800 with a time of 2:52.73. Jeremiah Vinzant knocked almost 21 seconds off his time in the 1600 with a time of 6:06.86. Jordan DeLeon got a personal best in the 100 Hurdles and finished fourth with a time of 18.06. 

The Mustangs placed two in the High Jump. Mason Casner was seventh with a height of 1.60 meters. Jordan DeLeon was eighth, also with a height of 1.60 meters.

Mason Casner was second in the Long Jump with a jump of 5.93, a season best. 

Junior High Tiger Girls Fourth at Home Meet; Dalton Guy Extends School Record for Shamrocks

The Worth County Junior High girls were fourth in the Tiger Relays Thursday, while Dalton Guy extended his school record for North Harrison. The event was limited to running events only due to field conditions.

For the girls, Rock Port had 92, Stanberry 70, St. Gregory’s 42, Worth County 41, North Harrison 13, King City 12, Bedford 10, Platte Valley 10, St. Joseph Christian 10, Union Star 7, and NEN 3.

For the boys, Stanberry had 62, King City 52, Platte Valley 46, Bedford 39, Rock Port 29, St. Joseph Christian 25, North Harrison 19, St. Gregory’s 18, Worth County 12, and NEN 8.

For the girls, Brooklyn Smith saved her best for last as she got third in the 100 with a time of 13.92. Paige Chaney got a personal best by over two seconds with a time of 15.51. Laura Hansen got a personal best in the 200 with a time of 38.50. Brooklyn Smith was third in the 400 with a time of 1:09.02. Laura Hansen got a personal best with a time of 1:29.51. Audrey Runde was third in the 100 Hurdles, coming close to a personal best with a time of 18.54.

The 4x100 team of Audrey Runde, Brianna Riley, Gracie Thurman, and Megan Tracy was third with a personal best time of 58.16. The 4x200 team of Kennedy Murphy, Hadley Rush, Gracie Thurman, and Megan Tracy was sixth with a time of 2:07.66. The 4x400 was third with a time of 5:11.04. The 800 Sprint Medley team of Audrey Runde, Brianna Riley, Brooklyn Smith, and Megan Tracy won and knocked 14+ seconds off their time, getting a time of 2:11.78.

For the boys, Tucker Fletchall got a personal best in the 100 with a time of 18.77. Jordan Dannar had been hovering between 1:04 and 1:07 in the 400 all year, but saved his best for last, getting fifth with a time of 1:03.06. Brock Healy was sixth in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 18.54.

The 4x100 team of Maverick Cox, Jordan Dannar, Brock Healy, and Bentley Frisch was sixth with a time of 57.72. The 4x200 team of Maverick Cox, Mason Hiatt, Bentley Frisch, and Jordan Dannar was fifth with a time of 1:56.34. The 4x400 team of Maverick Cox, Bentley Frisch, Brock Healy, and Mason Hiatt was third, taking 21+ seconds off their time and finishing with 4:33.79. 

NEN

Holly Bennett got a personal best in the 200 with a time of 36.31. Rylee Scadden got a personal best in the 400 with a time of 1:11.86. The 4x100 team of Holly Bennett, Piper Gray, Sadie Hall, and Rylee Scadden got a personal best with a time of 1:01.78. The 4x400 team of Piper Gray, Holly Bennett, Sadie Hall, and Rylee Scadden was sixth with a personal best time of 5:26.55. The 800 Sprint Medley team of Khloe Burns, Piper Gray, Sadie Hall, and Rylee Scadden was fifth with a time of 2:19.55. 

For the boys, Wyatt Scadden got a personal best in the 100 with a time of 13.31. Jaxen Taylor got a personal best in the 200 with a time of 35.10. Wyatt Scadden got a personal best in the 400 with a time of 1:04.11. The Bluejays got two personal bests in the 1600. Gracin Runde took 20+ seconds off his time and got a time of 5:56.70. Liam Cordell took almost two seconds off his time and got a time of 6:03.41.

The 4x400 team of Gracin Runde, Xander Bodle, Wyatt Scadden, and Liam Cordell was fourth with a time of 4:55.56. The 800 Sprint Medley team of Xander Bodle, Liam Cordell, Wyatt Scadden, and Gracin Runde was fourth with a time of 2:13.07. 

North Harrison

Raegan Hogan was sixth in the 100 with a time of 14.28. Hali Smith was fourth in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 18.70. Addison Milligan got a personal best with a time of 21.23. The 4x100 team of Ava Rinehart, Raegan Hogan, Gracie Young, and Addison Milligan was fifth with a personal best time of 1:00.22. The 800 Sprint Medley team of Gracie Young, Ava Rinehart, Addison Milligan, and Hali Smith was third with a time of 2:18.31. 

For the boys, Dalton Guy saved his best for last as he got a fifth place finish of 13.14 in the 100. Ryker Fortner was sixth in the 200 with a personal best time of 29.02. Cole Hartschen got a personal best as well, getting a time of 31.44. 

The highlight of the day was Dalton Guy extending his junior high school record time in the 100 Hurdles, getting a second place finish of 17.70. 

The 800 Sprint Medley team of Jensen Davis, Cole Hartschen, Ryker Fortner, and Dalton Guy took 12+ seconds off their time and took second with a time of 2:01.50. 

Junior High Tiger Girls Fourth, Boys Sixth at GRC West Track Meet

Worth County’s junior high girls were fourth and the boys fifth at the GRC West Meet at King City Tuesday, April 30th.

For the girls, Stanberry ran away with the meet with 152 points. Princeton had 101, Albany 74, Worth County 71, King City 34, North Harrison 21, St. Joseph Christian 8, and North Andrew 7.

For the boys, Stanberry had 84, Princeton 77, King City 72, St. Joseph Christian 71, North Andrew 63, Worth County 50, North Harrison 31, Albany 10, and Pattonsburg 6.

For the girls, Brooklyn Smith was sixth in the 100 with a time of 15.03. Smith was third in the 400 with a time of 1:10.40. Hadley Rush was fifth in the 800 with a personal best time of 3:04.50. Audrey Runde was second in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 19.96. Brianna Riley was fifth with a time of 20.81.

The 4x100 team of Audrey Runde, Brianna Riley, Gracie Thurman, and Megan Tracy was third with a personal best time of 58.19. The 4x200 team of Kennedy Murphy, Brianna Riley, Gracie Thurman, and Megan Tracy was fourth with a time of 2:06.34. After taking 15 seconds off their time at the last meet, the 4x400 team of Gracie Thurman, Hartley Fitzgerald, Kennedy Murphy, and Hadley Rush took six more seconds off their time and finished third with a time of 5:01.73.

The Tigers placed two in the Pole Vault. Megan Tracy was second with a height of 2 meters. Hartley Fitzgerald was fourth with a height of 1.70.

The Tigers placed two in the Triple Jump. Audrey Runde and Megan Tracy have been pushing each other all year in the event, with Tracy beating out Audrey sometimes and Runde winning some others. This time, Audrey Runde was fourth with a distance of 8.66 meters and Megan Tracy right behind at fifth with a distance of 8.65. Both marks were their personal best.

The Tigers may have found a new thrower as Laura Hansen has broken into the rankings in the Shot Put. She was fourth with a personal best throw of 8.42 meters. 

The Tiger throwers saved their best for last in the Discus. Audrey Runde, who improved by five meters this year, came close to a personal best and won with a throw of 22.81 meters. Bella Blankenship got a personal best and was fourth with a throw of 21.78.

Jordan Dannar was fourth in the 400 with a time of 1:05.96. The Tigers placed two in the 100 Hurdles. Mason Hiatt was fourth with a personal best time of 18.69. Brock Healy was fifth with a time of 18.86.

Both relay teams got personal marks. The 4x100 team of Maverick Cox, Jordan Dannar, Mason Hiatt, and Bentley Frisch was fifth with a time of 54.78. The 4x200 team of Maverick Cox, Mason Hiatt, Bentley Frisch, and Jordan Dannar was fifth with a time of 1:54.55.

The Tigers placed two in the Pole Vault. Bentley Frisch won with a height of 2.75 meters. Brock Healy was fifth with a height of 2.45. 

Maverick Cox was fifth in the Long Jump with a jump of 4.99 meters.

Brock Healy saved his best for last in the Triple Jump. He won with a jump of 10.47 meters. Bentley Frisch was fifth with a jump of 9.47.

Throwing the Shot Put for only the third time, Maverick Cox broke the 10 meter barrier and finished third with a throw of 10.03 meters. Brock Healy was fourth in the Discus with a throw of 29.70 meters. 

North Harrison

Hali Smith won the 100 Hurdles with a time of 19.20. 

The Shamrocks got two personal bests in the High Jump. Raegan Hogan got a personal best with a height of 1.30 meters and Addison Milligan got a personal best height of 1.15.

Smith was fifth in the Pole Vault with a height of 1.70 meters. She got a personal best in the Long Jump and finished second with a jump of 4.36 meters. Ava Rinehart got a personal best in the Triple Jump with a jump of 8.23 meters.

Ava Rinehart was sixth in the Shot Put with a throw of 8.20 meters. Kathryn Parkhurst got a personal best with a throw of 6.72. Rinehart saved her best for last in the Discus with a personal best throw of 19.33 meters.

For the boys, Dalton Guy got a personal best in the 100 and finished fourth with a time of 13.95. Ryker Fortner was fourth in the 800 with a personal best time of 2:29.16. Dalton Guy took almost a whole second off his time in the 100 Hurdles and won it with a time of 17.85. He extended his school record in the event as well.

Jensen Davis saved his best for last in the Long Jump, getting third with a jump of 5.15 meters. Dalton Guy was fourth in the Triple Jump with a jump of 9.83 meters. 

Kellan Craig was sixth in the Shot Put with a throw of 9.52 meters. 

Meric Hansen was fifth in the Discus with a personal best throw of 26.41 meters. He capped off a year of rapid improvement in the event; his best throw last year was 16.87. Henry Frank also got a personal best with a throw of 25.12.

Addalea Barcus Named North Nodaway FFA President for 2024-25

Addalea Barcus was named North Nodaway FFA President at the annual FFA Banquet. Other officers were Katelyn Parman (Vice-President), Lacy Riley (Secretary), Amy Richards (Treasurer), Casey Wray (Sentinel), and Sadee Clapp (Reporter). 

Outgoing officers for 2023-24 were Saryn Brown (President), Aydan Blackford (Vice President), Lauren Herndon (2nd Vice President), Addalea Barcus (Secretary), Morgan Pope (Treasurer), Lacy Riley (Reporter), Katelyn Parman (Historian), Preston Hansen (Sentinel), and Amy Richards (Chaplain). 

Getting State FFA Degrees were Aydan Blackford, Saryn Brown, and Lauren Herndon. The Star Greenhand Award went to Ridge Clements. The Star Chapter Farmer Award went to Saryn Brown. The Honorary Chapter Membership, going to people who have been big supporters of FFA, were Emily Bix and Catherine Auffert.

The Chapter Leadership Award went to Aydan Blackford, Saryn Brown, Preston Hansen, Lauren Herndon, Katelyn Parman, Neveah Smith, and Gabby Harper.

The Chapter Scholarship Award went to Aydan Blackford, Saryn Brown, Preston Hansen, Lauren Herndon, Morgan Pope, Brice Trimble, Amy Richards, Katelyn Parman, Neveah Smith, and Gabby Harper.

The Effort Award, given to the person who is dedicated to their contest and who showed great work ethic and responsibility, went to Addalea Barcus.

There were five teams that competed at area FFA competitions this year. Two of them went to state.

The Dairy Foods team of Lily Blaine, Kila Miller, Mya Hansen, and Ridge Clements was 11th at Districts. Mya Hansen was the high individual at districts.

The Agronomy team was 4th at Districts and 24th at State. Team members were Blaine Clements, Neveah Smith, Sadee Clapp, and Casey Wray. Casey was high individual at both districts and state.

The Floriculture team of Addalea Barcus, Emily Keho, Lacy Riley, and Jackie Wray was 12th at Districts. Addalea Barcus was high individual at districts.

The Nursery Landscape team of Saryn Brown, Preston Hansen, Aydan Blackford, and Morgan Pope was 2nd at Districts and 21st at State. Saryn Brown was high individual at state. Morgan Pope was high individual at districts.

The Livestock team of Stetsyn Brown, Harley Howard, Aiden James, and Keith Riedel was 13th at Districts. Stetsyn Brown was high individual at districts.

Varsity Tiger Teams Sweep GRC West Track Meet, Kara Staton Wins Shot Put

Worth County’s teams swept the GRC West track meet Tuesday, April 30th, with the boys winning their fourth meet and the girls winning their first. 

For the girls, Worth County had 120, St. Joseph Christian 111, Princeton 85, Pattonsburg 65, Albany 65, King City 57, Stanberry 44, North Andrew 6, and North Harrison 3.

For the boys, Worth County had 136, Stanberry 129, Princeton 91, Albany 81, North Harrison 39, North Andrew 34, St. Joseph Christian 29, King City 21, and Pattonsburg 4.

For the girls, Emma Spencer was second in the 100 with a time of 14.23 and Brooklyn Richardson was third with a time of 14.42.  Spencer won the 200 with a personal best time of 27.34. Kristen Tracy was second in the 800 with a time of 3:03.75. Becca Smith was fourth in the 1600 with a time of 9:37.55. Riley Ridge was sixth in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 19.79. Kristen Tracy was third in the 300 Hurdles with a time of 57.61. 

The 4x200 team of Eva Engel, Addison Gray, Rayleigh Smith, and Emma Spencer got a personal best by several seconds and was second with a time of 1:54.52. The 4x400 team of Autumn Cousatte, Eva Engel, Addison Gray, and Keira Hardy was third with a time of 5:49.17. The 4x800 was third with a time of 14:35.96.

Riley Ridge matched a personal best in the High Jump with a height of 1.60 meters, winning the event. Brooklyn Richardson was third with a height of 1.35 meters. 

Eva Engel won the Pole Vault with a new conference record of 3.35 meters. Becca Smith was fourth with a personal best of 1.85.

Katelyn Fletchall got a personal best in the Long Jump with a jump of 4.09 meters, breaking the 4 meter barrier. Fletchall was sixth in the Triple Jump with a season best 8.82 meters.

Kara Staton won the Shot Put handily with a throw of 9.70 meters. She was second in the Discus with a throw of 29.32. Autumn Cousatte got a personal best in the Discus with a throw of 21.34 meters. Cousatte was second in the Javelin with a throw of 29.73 meters.

For the boys, Tyler New was third in the 200 with a time of 25.57. He was second in the 400 with a time of 55.16. 

Lucas Frisch won the 110 Hurdles handily with a time of 17.29, over 1.5 seconds better than his nearest rival. Brayden Combs was fourth with a time of 19.58. Frisch won the 300 Hurdles by an even bigger margin, winning it by over 4 seconds with a time of 43.73. Brayden Combs was fourth with a time of 50.99.

The 4x100 team of Andrew Griffin, Landon Moser, Brayden Murphy, and Bo Collins was third with a time of 49.11. One of the highlights was the 4x200, which knocked over four seconds off their time. The team of Tyler New, Landon Moser, Bo Collins, and Lucas Frisch won with a time of 1:37.07. The 4x400 team of Lucas Frisch, Brayden Combs, Andrew Griffin, and Caleb New was third with a time of 4:07.75. The 4x800 team of Caleb New, Wyatt Hill, Brayden Murphy, and Cole Ruby was second with a time of 11:29.80.

Andrew Griffin was second in the High Jump with a personal best time of 1.85. Brayden Combs got a personal best in the Pole Vault with a second place height of 3.20 meters. Wyatt Hill was fifth with a height of 2.75 meters.

It took him all year to do it, but Landon Moser finally broke his personal marks of a year ago in the jumping events. Moser won the Long Jump with a jump of 5.91 meters. He was second in the Triple Jump with a jump of 12.24 meters. 

Bo Collins won the Shot Put with a throw of 11.84 meters. He was third in the Discus with a throw of 33.97. Tyler New won the Javelin with a throw of 43.73 meters.

North Harrison

For the girls, Erica Gerken was fifth in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 19.53. Kira Robertson got a season best in the Long Jump with a jump of 4.05 meters. Jaxcynn Hansel was sixth in the Discus with a throw of 22.11 meters. 

For the boys, Lane Graham was sixth in the 100 with a time of 12.94 seconds. In the 200, Lane Graham was fourth with a time of 26.14. Kolton Graham got a personal best with a time of 27.13. Landon Johnson got a personal best in the 400 with a time of 1:03.04. Landon Johnson was sixth in the 800 with a time of 3:01.58. Lucian Sweeney got a personal best with a time of 3:08.39. 

Tate Richardson was fourth in the 1600 with a time of 6:04.91. He was also fourth in the 3200 with a time of 14:15.39. 

Kolton Graham matched a personal best in the High Jump with a height of 1.60 meters. 

Kolton Graham matched a personal best in the High Jump with a jump of 1.60 meters. Lane Graham was second in the Long Jump with a jump of 5.69 meters. 

Wyatt Maize won the Triple Jump with a jump of 13.07 meters, a personal best. Lane Graham tried his hand at it and was fourth with a jump of 10.97. 

Dillon Hartschen was sixth in the Discus with a throw of 28.07 meters. Kolton Graham was fifth in the Javelin with a personal best throw of 33.84 meters.

Worth County Land Transfers for April 2024

April 1st – Book 208, Page 80; Jon & Kimberly Hand to Brett Almich and Benjamin & Stephanie Munsch; Warranty Deed; See Record.

April 1st – Book 208, Page 81; Jack Hawk Revocable Living Trust to Brandon Hawk; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

April 1st – Book 208, Page 82; Jack Hawk Revocable Living Trust to Troy Hawk; Trustee’s Deed; See Record. 

April 1st – Book 208, Page 83; Dorilla Hawk Revocable Living Trust to Troy Hawk; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

April 1st – Book 208, Page 84; Dorilla Hawk Revocable Living Trust to Brandon Hawk; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

April 1st – Book 208, Page 85; Dorilla Hawk Revocable Living Trust to Bart Hawk; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

April 1st – Book 208, Page 87; Jeff and Elizabeth Lyle to Barry Lyle; Beneficiary Deed; See Record.

April 1st – Book 208, Page 89; Jeff and Elizabeth Lyle to Barry Lyle; Beneficiary Deed; See Record.

April 1st – Book 208, Page 91; Barry and Miranda Lyle to Elizabeth Lyle and Alysa Lyle; Beneficiary Deed; See Record.

April 2nd – Book 208, Page 92; Doyle and Runground Damman to Middle Fork Farms LLC; Warranty Deed; See Record.

April 3rd – Book 208, Page 93; Krystal and Lowell Hoff to Loren Baker and Elizabeth Fleshman; Quit Claim Deed; Lot 8, Block 2, Kerr First Addition.

April 5th – Book 208, Page 94; James D. Parker & Roberta Jean Parker Revocable Trust to Gleisner Farms LLC; Trustee’s Deed; Southwest ¼ of Southwest ¼ Section 11, Township 65, Range 32 and Northwest ¼ of Northwest ¼ Section 14, Township 65, Range 32.

April 10th – Book 208, Page 95; Jack Bailey and Renee Sue Lambert to Kenneth Chad Lambert; Quit Claim Deed; See Record.

April 11th – Book 208, Page 96; Leland Wake to Pete & Charlotte Belokonny; Warranty Deed; See Record.

April 11th – Book 208, Page 98; First National Bank in Creston to Bart & Karla Hawk; Deed of Release; Book 192, Page 189.

April 15th – Book 208, Page 99; Gregory Miller and Tracy Miller to Dalton Miller; Quit Claim Deed; See Record.

April 15th – Book 208, Page 100; Max Florea to Brian Defour; Beneficiary Deed; See Record.

April 17th – Book 208, Page 102; Jeff and Barbara Mozingo to First Interstate Bank; Deed of Trust; See Record.

April 17th – Book 208, Page 103; Signature Land & Cattle Inc. To NCMO Titleholder No. 23 LKC; Warranty Deed; See Record.

April 18th – Book 208, Page 104; K&S Investments to Brandon & Amber Hawk; Warranty Deed; See Record.

April 18th – Book 208, Page 105; K&S Investments to Brandon & Amber Hawk; Quit Claim Deed; See Record.

April 18th – Book 208, Page 106; Brandon & Amber Hawk to City State Bank; Deed of Trust; See Record.

April 18th – Book 208, Page 107; Brandon Snyder to K&S Investments; Warranty Deed; See Record.

April 22nd – Book 208, Page 108; Marybeth Taute to Bart & Karla Hawk; Quit Claim Deed; See Record.

April 22nd – Book 208, Page 109; Rabo Agrifinance LLC to Signature Land & Cattle; PDOR; Book 201, Page 65.

April 22nd – Book 208, Page 110; Jefferson Jones Revocable Trust to Billy Jones Revocable Trust; Trustee’s Deed; See Record.

April 22nd – Book 208, Page 111; NCMO Titlehold NO 23 LLC to Ben & Camille Siegrist; Deed of Trust; See Record.

April 24th – Book 208, Page 112; Karla Parman to Jonathan Riley; Warranty Deed; See Record.

April 24th – Book 208, Page 113; Jonathan Riley to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems; Deed of Trust; See Record.

April 26th – Book 208, Page 115; Jonathan Riley, Mary Jo Riley, and Tuker Riley to Jonathan Riley and Tuker Riley; Quit Claim Deed; See Record.

April 26th – Book 208, Page 116; Jonathan Riley and Mary Jo Riley to Mary Jo Riley and Tuker Riley; Quit Claim Deed; See Record.

April 30th – Book 208, Page 117; Linda Swanson to Sandra Loutzenhiser; Quit Claim Deed; See Record.

High School Basketball Rules Changes for 2024-25

Here are some of the basketball rules changes for the 2024-25 season:

–Warnings will now be issued if a player flops, or fakes being fouled. This includes theatrical movements when there is no illegal contact. A violation means a team warning. Additional violations mean a team technical foul.

–If a defensive player contacts the net, play will continue if the official judges that the contact does not affect a shot attempt.

–Officials can now issue a team warning for delay of game when the ball is not immediately passed to an official when a whistle sounds. Continued violations now result in a team technical. This will prevent situations where players take the ball during a break in the action and throw it at opposing players while the officials are not paying attention.

–Auxiliary scorers are now responsible for notifying the official scorer in the event of a scoring discrepancy. The scorekeeper will then notify the referee. This will prevent situations like the one in King City that happened two years ago when the scorekeeper failed to add a point to the Northeast Nodaway girls score, which could have affected the outcome of the game. Northeast got a stop at the end to preserve a 26-24 win.

–If bench personnel are beckoned to attend to an injured player, the player is subject to removal unless the coach requests a timeout.

–If a player is bleeding or has blood on the uniform, the player can remain in the game if the issue can be resolved in 20 seconds.

–Players who are out of bounds cannot assist a teammate to remain inbounds.

Mary Ebrecht 1954-2024

Mary Ellen (Crenshaw) Ebrecht, 69, of Ravenwood, Missouri, and formerly of Maryville, Missouri, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her home with family at her side.

Mary was born in Parnell, Missouri, on October 16, 1954, her parents were Curtis and Lela Maye (Maxwell) Crenshaw and preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by her 2 brothers, Eugene Crenshaw and Walter Crenshaw.  

Mary graduated from Northeast Nodaway High School, Ravenwood, Missouri and she received her Registered Nursing certificate in 1993.  

Mary worked for 2 years at the Maryville Living Center, then retired after 37½ years at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville.  Besides being a Registered Nurse, she was also a Respiratory Therapist.  

She was a longtime member of the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, and she enjoyed attending the Wednesday Night Bible Study at the Ravenwood Christian Church women’s group.

Mary was an author of many published children’s books over the years.     

On September 18, 1981, Mary was united in marriage to John Robert “Bob” Ebrecht, at the Judah Park in Maryville. He survives of the home.  

Other survivors include her children, Gregory (Amelia) Ebrecht, and Debbie (Travis) Burns, and her grandchildren, whom she especially enjoyed spending time with, Alexander Ebrecht, and Lily and Craig Burns.  

Mary’s funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.  The burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Parnell, Missouri.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services on Monday at the Church.

Services are under the direction of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for May 1st, 2024

On April 8th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Joseph Strubberg (22) of Redding on a charges of Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon. Bond was set at $2,000, cash only.

On April 22nd, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Lyndsey Kalvig of Mount Ayr on charges of Drug Distribution to Person Under 18 (Felony), two counts Child Endangerment, Exhibition of Obscene Material to Minor, Possession of Marijuana, Contributing to Delinquency of Minor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $31,000, cash only. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department also arrested Bryan Alden of Mount Ayr on charges of Drug Distribution to Person Under 18 (Felony), two counts Child Endangerment, Possession of Marijuana, Contributing to Delinquency of Minor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $30,000, cash only. 

On April 22nd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Leslie Potts (36) of Rosendale alleging DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). 

On April 23rd, human remains were found in Mercer County on private property. The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Mercer County Sheriff’s Department are investigating. A turkey hunter discovered the remains. On April 26th, the remains were identified as Sebastian Tyrese Husted (18) of Centerville (IA). He had been missing since January 2018. 

On April 24th, an outage in St. Joseph and Savannah left 30,000 customers without power that morning. The cause was a failed breaker at a substation. Classes were canceled in St. Joseph and Savannah.

On April 24th, United Fiber said that the recent Internet outages were a result of power outages in the area which disrupted modem service. They were restoring service to people one by one as of April 30th.

On April 24th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Caden Wilson (24) of Albany alleging DWI. 

On April 25th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Justin Brodrick (43) of Skidmore alleging two counts No Valid License (4th & 5th Offense, Felony). 

On April 25th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Jennifer Miller (37) of Ravenwood alleging Forgery (Felony). An affidavit from the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department alleges the defendant forged a check purporting to be from someone else and attempted to cash it at a bank.

On April 25th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Lisa Coots (39) of Maryville alleging Trespassing.

On April 25th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Gage George (20) of Maryville alleging Stealing. Bond was set at $172.34, cash only. An affidavit from the Maryville Police Department alleges that on five occasions, the defendant took a combined total of $172.34 worth of merchandise from a local store and left without paying for it.

On April 26th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Anthony Bodle (35) of Maryville alleging Assault.

On April 26th, tornadoes struck near Arkoe and Tingley with damage in both cases.

On April 27th, there were multiple tornado warnings issues for the area. There was one issued for west of Burlington Junction, Hopkins, and Bedford. There was another issued for near Barnard, extended to Ravenwood, Stanberry, and later extended to Parnell and Sheridan. Power went out in Sheridan at around 3:15 pm; it was restored at 4 pm. The alarm siren was set off in Sheridan at around 3:30 pm. Later, another tornado warning was issued for 11 miles east of Grant City, between Allendale, Denver, and Hatfield. The community storm shelter was opened in Eagleville.

On April 27th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Dominic Cole (22) of Hamilton alleging Rape (Felony), Statutory Sodomy (Felony), four counts Statutory Rape (Felony), and Child Molestation (Felony). Bond was denied.

On April 28th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2016 Buick Enclave driven by Pat Ray (81) of Sheridan was northbound on I-229 in St. Joseph when a tire blew out, causing it to cross the centerline. The driver overcorrected, crossed the east side, and struck a concrete barrier. Ray had minor injuries in the accident.

On April 29th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Jessica Bram (30) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Valid License. Bond was set at $2,000, cash or corporate surety.

On April 30th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Shane Reynolds (49) of St. Joseph alleging two counts Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $30,000, cash only. Prosecutor Van Zandt also filed charges against Anthony Reynolds (62) of St. Joseph  alleging two counts Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $30,000, cash only. 

On April 30th at around 10:38 am, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2004 Oldsmobile Aero driven by Adrienne Bryson (42) of Eagleville was southbound on Route 69 four miles south of Eagleville. The vehicle left the west side of the roadway and overturned. Bryson received moderate injuries and was taken to Harrison County Community Hospital. Subsequently, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Bryson on charges of No Valid License, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident), and DWI (Felony).

On April 30th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office reported that they collected 19 pounds worth of unused prescription drugs during a recent Prescription Drug Takeback Day. They have a prescription drug drop box available to the public 24/7. 

Charges listed are merely 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.