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Obituaries for October 2, 2014

Joseph L. Toombs
ST. JOSEPH – Joseph L. Toombs, 93, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Carriage Square Health Care Center.
J.L. was born on November 17, 1920 in Darlington, Mo., son of Loren and Lucy (Thompson) Toombs.
J.L. graduated from Darlington High School. He then served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He worked as an Appliance Repairman for Sears. After his retirement, he continued to work in the appliance repair business. He was a member of the Sears’ Retiree’s Club and Strong Tower Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Marja Roberts and Lily Lane.
J.L. married Joy Elizabeth Weatherd on March 31, 1944 in Troy, Kan. She survives of the home.
Additional surviving family includes daughter, Linda (Dean) Fleshman; sons, Ronald (Kathy) and Randy (Sharon) Toombs; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Billy and Marvin Toombs.
Services 10 a.m., Saturday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph.
Interment Ford City Cemetery, Ford City, Mo. Visitation will begin after 12 Noon Friday at our chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday evening.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Carriage Square Health Care Center.

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ST. JOSEPH – Robert “Bob” Lee Hogan, 78, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at his home.
He was born October 20, 1935 in St. Joseph, son of Beulah and Mathew Hogan. He married Elizabeth Shreve on May 20, 1961, and they shared 53 years of marriage prior to her passing away in February of 2014. He graduated from Benton High School, then served in the United States Navy and later in the Navy Reserves – NMCB-15 Seabees. He worked at Fort Leavenworth, in Civilian Service, as a Maintenance Engineer.
Bob was very active in the community volunteering at the South Side Fall Festival (since its beginning in 1988). He and Elizabeth served as Grand Marshalls of the parade, he was also a member the South St. Joseph Progressive Club, King Hill Masonic Lodge # 376, Masonic York Rite, The American Legion Pony Express Post and the former King Hill United Methodist Church. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Bob was also involved with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Olive Hogan; his parents; two brothers, George E. and Marion “Bud” Hogan; and two sisters, Betty Batley, and Lena Thornberry.
He is survived by daughter, Sheryl Davis and husband COL Kenneth Davis of Semmes, Ala.; grandchildren, Seth and Krystal Davis; two brothers, John Hogan and wife Ann of Ashland, Mo., and Charles Hogan and wife Geneva of Newalla, Okla.; nephews, Mark Young and Mike Thornberry whom he practically raised. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. He will be cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Boy Scouts – Pony Express Council, the inurnment will be at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kan. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

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AGENCY, Mo. – Velma L. “Sally” Jones, 88, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in St. Joseph. She was born June 1, 1926 in Dearborn, Mo., daughter of Julia and George Noland. She married Albert September 23, 1947 in Wathena, Kan., and they shared 65 years together. She was a homemaker who also worked at Nomi Lights and Whitaker Cable.
She enjoyed cooking, sewing, canning and having a big garden. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Albert Lee Jones; three brothers, Jack, Gene, and Tom Jones; two sisters, Josephine Andrus, and Margret Kerns.
Survivors include, son, Danny and wife Sherry Jones of Rushville, MO; grandchildren: Tracy, (Bill), Laura, (Jason), and Tasha (Cody); 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bonnie (Dale) Dreher of Savannah, Mo.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor James Barnett officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Agency Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Jacqueline June Rice, 81, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014 in a Savannah health care center. She was born October 20, 1932 in Butler, Mo., daughter of Angeline and Omer McDaniel. She graduated from high school, and was a homemaker also working at Noma Lites, H.D Lee and the Stetson Hat Co.She enjoyed square dancing, and was a member of Savannah United Methodist Church.
Jacqueline was preceded in death by husband, James Calvin Rice; her parents, daughter, Judy Bunse; brother, John McDaniel; and an infant sister.
Survivors include daughter, Jody (Robert) Steinman of Savannah; four grandchildren: Holly (Jason) Keller, Brian (Cindy) Spangler, Jennifer (Brian) Parks, and Travis (Rachael) Bunse; and six great grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services and interment will be conducted on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 10:30 a.m., at the Savannah Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Clarence “Toby” Evans, 83, died Friday, September 26, 2014 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born July 4, 1931 in Louisiana. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Royals announce gate times, parking info for Oct. 5

Royals Crown SAFEKANSAS CITY, MO (October 2, 2014) – The Kansas City Royals have announced gate times and parking information for the American League Division Series game against the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, October 5. First pitch is scheduled for 6:37 p.m.

Tollgates to the Truman Sports Complex will open at 1 p.m. Please note that parking will be $15, and guests must pay in cash. Parking for RVs and buses will be $25 cash.

There will be no parking upgrades available for sale at the tollgates throughout the 2014 Postseason. The Royals are encouraging fans to arrive early to help reduce traffic congestion at Kauffman Stadium.
Gates to Kauffman Stadium will open at 4:30 p.m. Fans will need to present a ticket labeled 2014 ALDS Home Game #1 for admittance.

Guests may call the Royals Gameday Assistance Hotline at (816) 504-4040, option 5, beginning at 11 a.m. until 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game for questions or assistance.

JPMorgan says data breach affected 76M households

hackingNEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase & Co. says that a data breach affected 76 million households and 7 million small businesses.

The New York-based bank says there is no evidence that the account information for the affected customers, such as account numbers, passwords or Social Security numbers, was stolen. The bank says it has not seen any unusual customer fraud related to the hack.

Toys R Us Recalls Children’s Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

Screen Shot 2014-10-02 at 1.58.51 PMWASHINGTON DC- Toys R Us has announced a recall for Koala children’s sandals with butterfly wings.

The butterfly wings on the children’s sandals can rip and

detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The store will provide a refund.

Consumers should contact Toys R Us at (800) 869-7787 anytime or online at www.toysrus.com and click on Safety for more information.

KCP&L gives grant to help students throw it out!

Grant awarded to Pickett Elementary students.  Photo courtesy Pickett Elementary.
Grant awarded to Pickett Elementary students. Photo courtesy Pickett Elementary.

Kansas City Power and Light awarded students at Pickett Elementary with a check for $1200 to help with the school’s recycling program.

Students in the school’s Save Our Earth group held an assembly Thursday afternoon to announce they are the recipients of the Energizing Our Environment Micro-Grant from KCP&L.

Student Rally.  Photo courtesy Pickett Elementary
Student Rally. Photo courtesy Pickett Elementary

According to the St. Joseph School District the grant will be used to facilitate a recycling program that will be managed by a student-led environmental group.

One lane of I-35 in near Winston Mo. to close

Repair work to one lane of Interstate 35 near Winston (Exit 61) will take place tomorrow, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The southbound driving lane of I-35 will close tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 3, at approximately 6 a.m. and will remain closed overnight. The lane should reopen around 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, weather permitting. Motorists may experience delays.

During the lane closure and repair work, a 12-foot width restriction will be in place for all southbound traffic.

New trailer to aid Buchanan County Emergency recovery efforts

Buchanan County Long-Term Recovery Trailer.  Long Term Disaster Committee members pictured left to right: Kitty Spafford, Paul Bergonzoni, Mark Maugh, Gary Kincaid, Beverly Maltsberger, Bill Brinton, Darrell Jones
Buchanan County Long-Term Recovery Trailer. Long Term Disaster Committee members pictured left to right: Kitty Spafford, Paul Bergonzoni, Mark Maugh, Gary Kincaid, Beverly Maltsberger, Bill Brinton, Darrell Jones

The Buchanan County Long Term Recovery Committee has purchased a trailer to aid in disaster relief.

Grant funds from the Regional H Homeland Security Oversight Committee allowed the LTRC to purchase the trailer and equipment for use following a disaster.

According to a news release from the University of Missouri Extension the trailer can be taken to any site in Region H where disaster recovery is in progress.

According to the release the trailer is supposed to make it possible for volunteers assisting with recovery efforts to have the equipment and project supervision needed to take care of a disaster quickly and successfully.

 

Hailey Owens murder trial will stay in Springfield

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Craig Wood

SPRINGFIELD (AP) – The trial of a man suspected of kidnapping and killing a 10-year-old girl will stay in Springfield but a jury will be brought in from northern Missouri.

Circuit Judge Dan Conklin ruled Thursday that Craig Wood will stand trial in Springfield in front of a jury from Platte County.

Wood is charged with kidnapping, rape and first-degree murder in the death of Hailey Owens on Feb. 18. Prosecutors say he grabbed her off the street as she walked home, sexually assaulted her and shot her in the head. Her body was found in Wood’s home.

The Springfield News-Leader reports Wood’s attorney asked that the trial begin in April 2016, while prosecutors want it to start next April.

Patterson will seek the death penalty if Wood is convicted.

GM recalling 117,000 vehicles for stalling risk

General Motors GMDETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling more than 117,000 vehicles from the 2013 and 2014 model years for a defect that could cause them to stall.

The recall involves the Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, Traverse, Express and Silverado; the Cadillac CTS, Escalade and Escalade ESV; the GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Acadia, Savana and Sierra; and the Buick Enclave.

GM says metal slivers in the chassis control module could cause an electrical short. If that happens, the vehicle could stall.

GM knows of no accidents or injuries related to the defect. It believes only 1 percent of the vehicles being recalled are affected.

The recall includes 97,540 vehicles sold in the U.S. and 20,201 exported elsewhere. Around 4,500 vehicles haven’t yet been sold.

GM will notify owners. Dealers will replace the module for free.

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