Obituary -- Richard Brand 1931-2020

Richard W. Brand, 88, of Hopkins, Missouri, passed unexpectedly from this life at his home on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

Richard was born near Clearmont, Missouri on November 7, 1931.  His parents were Wayne R. and Sylvia (Voshell) Brand.  He lived in the Clearmont area for several years before the family moved to Hopkins.

He attended the Plum Grove Country School, and then graduated from Hopkins High School in 1949.

Richard was a US Army veteran, serving from 1952 to 1954, as a Sergeant in Korea.

He was a self employed farmer, and he raised livestock.  He liked tending his farm and stock, and to build fence.  Richard enjoyed restoring old tractors and cars,  tell stories, and to reminisce.  He loved his family; wife, kids and grandkids.  

Richard was of the Christian faith.  He was a member of the former Xenia Lodge, AF & AM, the North Nodaway Board of Education.  A member of the ASCS, (now the FSA) County Committee, the Show-Me Tractor Cruise, Hopkins Historical Society, a charter member of the Hopkins FFA, a 4-H Leader, was a recipient of the Missouri Farm Family award, and the Nodaway County Agriculture Hall of Fame.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Alex Brand, in 2015, his brother Robert Brand, sisters, Doris Campbell, Helen Abbey, and infant sister, Sylvia Brand.

On April 8, 1956, Richard was united in marriage to Lois Ann Alexander, at the home of her parents, rural Hopkins, Missouri.  She survives of the home.

He is also survived by his 4 children, Debra (Kyle) Vickers, El Dorado Springs, Missouri; William (Ellen) Brand, Hopkins, Missouri, Joseph (Kim) Brand, Salem, Missouri, and Thomas (Beth) Brand, St. Joseph, MO; 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, Missouri.  The burial will follow in the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri.  Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4-8:00 PM, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Memorials are suggested to the Hopkins Cemetery, or the North Nodaway Scholarship Fund.

Obituary -- Easton Scott Key 2020-2020

Easton Scott Key was born May 7, 2020 at Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda, Iowa to Christopher Key and Cacia Foote.

Easton passed away May 8, 2020 at the Children's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents Christopher Key and Cacia Foote of New Market; four siblings Addison, Broderick, Calyssa and Delayna; grandparents Cathy Robinson (David Shiflett), Kevin Campbell, Ivan Key and Rhonda Key; uncle Casey Campbell; aunt Tisha Purdy (Travis Pratt).

Memorials can be made in Easton's name in care of the Armstrong Funeral Home, 205 West Monroe Street, Mount Ayr, IA 50854.

Obituary -- Hadley Tucker 2017-2020

Hadley Annaliese Tucker, 2, Darlington, MO passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at an Albany, MO hospital.

She was born on November 10, 2017 in Cameron, Missouri the daughter of Phillip and Christina (Brown) Tucker. They survive of the home.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Dorva Tucker; cousin, Ryker Tucker; uncle, Billy and aunts, Janette and Annette.

Hadley is also survived by her siblings, Josh, Casey, Rowdey, Tryton, Remmington, Aubrianna, Keenan, and Xavier “JJ” Tucker; grandparents, Charles Tucker, Troy and Michelle Srigley, and Bill and Lisa Luther and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Burial followed in Yankee Ridge Cemetery, Ridgeway, MO. Memorials may be made to Children's Mercy for Cri du Chat Syndrome in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. 

Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Three Injured in Teen Wreck Near Clearmont

Three teens were injured in a wreck near Clearmont Friday night at around 9:15 pm on 170th Street and Fortune Road three miles southeast of Clearmont. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Abbie Morrow (17) of Burlington Junction was eastbound on 170th Road when she began to travel off the south side of the road. She overcorrected and drove off the north side of the road, striking several trees, spinning counterclockwise, and coming to rest partially in the westbound lane. 

Morrow received minor injuries and refused treatment on the scene. A passenger, Ashlynn Roberts (17) of Clarinda, received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville. A 16 year old minor received serious injuries and was taken to Mosaic.

Maryville Extends State of Emergency to June 15th

On Friday, the City of Maryville extended its State of Emergency to June 15th, following suit after Governor Mike Parson extended Phase 1 for the whole state. The social distancing guidelines that were in place during the last order remained unchanged. All persons must maintain at least six feet of space, except for family members and individuals performing job duties that require coming closer than six feet.

The ban on visiting nursing homes, long term care facilities, retirement homes, and assisted living homes remains in place, except to provide critical care or in end of life circumstances. Schools shall continue to remain closed; however, childcare may still be provided, and schools can still provide food and nutritional services.

Restaurants may still offer dining in services. Gyms can open if they follow social distancing and sanitation protocols.

Two Positive Tests in Page County

Two positive tests were reported in Page County Friday, the Page County Health Department and KMA report. The first case was a staff member at the Clarinda Regional Health Center between 18 and 40 years old. They had been working with patients exhibiting symptoms of the virus.

The second person was between the ages of 61 and 80. The total number of positive tests in Page County is 13.

Two Positive Cases In Nodaway County

Nodaway County announced two more positive tests for Nodaway County Friday, the Nodaway County Health Department and the Maryville Forum reported. The first individual is a male between 30 and 39 years, and the second is a female between 20 and 29 years. If you are not contacted by a health official, then you are not considered a close contact. 

Nodaway County has 14 total positive cases. Out of those 14, 11 have recovered.