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Obituaries August 10-14

Posted on August 15, 2016August 16, 2016

Edward A. Terrill, Jr.
1923-2016

Edward A. Terrill, Jr., 93, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 at his home.
He was born March 1, 1923 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Edward proudly served in the United States Army in 1943 and was a veteran of World War II. He joined the Air National Guard in 1951 and retired as Chief Master Sergeant.
Edward worked at Chase Candy Company, where he met the love of his life, Lucille Long. They were united in marriage on July 27, 1946.
He was a member of the Saxton Lodge No. 508, A.F. & A.M. for 50 years and the American Legion #359. Edward was an avid baseball fan and a life-long St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was active in fast pitch softball activities in the local community and coached Little League. He collected stamps, coins and model airplanes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Sr. and Bertha (Berger) Terrill; brothers, Lester L. and James E. Terrill; and son-in-law, Skip Sargent.
Survivors include wife of 70 years, Lucille; daughter, Karin Sargent, St. Joseph, Missouri; son, Jim Terrill (Jamie), Columbia, Missouri; two grandchildren, Tai Wilkinson (Marcus) and Kaleb Sargent (Jenny); one step-grandson, Ryan Smith (Sondra); four great-grandchildren, Mikah Sargent, Shaleigh and Daric Bass and Zeke Sargent; two step-great-grandchildren, Joanna and Lila Smith; brother, Mike Terrill (Cindy); two sisters-in-law, Irene and Sherill Terrill; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Mosaic Life Care Hospice or The Salvation Army. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Jerry Lee Haynes
1940-2016

Jerry Lee Haynes 76, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday August 11, 2016 at his home in Saint Joseph. He was born April 10, 1940 in St. Joseph, Missouri son of Nancy & Phillip Haynes. He worked at Budweiser where he was a truck driver, worked in shipping and packaging. He enjoyed fishing and taking car rides. He was a member of Highway to Heaven Church. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Albert and Virgil Haynes, and five sisters, Ada Hayes, May Weiland, Viola Bryson, Dorothy Hover, and Margie Pasley. He is survived by two sister-in-laws, Nancy Haynes and Della Haynes both of St. Joseph, MO, several nieces and nephews, and very good friends, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fisher. A Memorial service will be held Monday, August 15, 2016 at 4:00 pm at the Highway to Heaven, 6321 Sherman Street, St. Joseph, MO. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Mosaic Hospice.

Jack Lynn Bruce
1938-2016

Jack Lynn Bruce, 77, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday August 12, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. He was born September 30, 1938 in Elwood, Kansas son of the late Juanita & Lawrence Bruce. He married Janice French Bruce on September 8, 1994, and she survives of the home. He graduated from Central High School, and served in the United States Air Force for 6 years. He worked at Home Furnace as a heating and air conditioning repair man. He enjoyed in younger years fishing, coaching baseball, and bowling, he also enjoyed the Chiefs & Royals. Jack was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by wife, Janice of the home, children: Jeff Bruce of Savannah, MO, Steven Bruce of Country Club, MO, Jennifer (Danny) Price of St. Joseph, MO, Richard Turpin, and Jessica (Jason) Hahn all of Springfield, MO, 6 Grand Children, and 2 Great Grand Children. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Achsah “Mickey” Heckel
1927-2016

Achsah “Mickey” Heckel, 88, Nevada, Missouri, passed away peacefully Friday, August 12, 2016, at Barone’s Care Center in Nevada, Missouri of Alzheimer’s disease.
Born and raised in Oakley, Kansas, Achsah completed a Microbiology degree at Kansas State University before marrying James B. Pooley, a veterinarian, and moving to St. Joseph, Missouri.
Achsah “Mickey” Heckel will be remembered as a dedicated Chemistry Instructor at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri, who was determined never to let a student fail. She helped develop an Allied Health Program at Missouri Western and continued to teach Medical Terminology courses at Highland Community College even after her formal retirement in 1987.
She was a member of PEO for over 52 years which is an educational sorority. Mickey took a lead role in searching for female candidates for PEO educational scholarships each year. This allowed many young women to pursue the completion of their academic goals and she followed their success with immense satisfaction.
Mickey was an active member of Wyatt Park Baptist Church in St. Joseph, teaching Sunday school and along with her husband, George, mentored many young adults in the church. She was also dedicated to the work and mission of Young Life in her community, and served on the Young Life Board for 21 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Grace Prather; her first husband, Dr. Pooley; her sister, Patricia Mather; her second husband, George K. Heckel; and her youngest daughter, Janet Boyd.
Mickey leaves cherished memories for her large family including three daughters, Susan Mason (Ed), Deb Klein (Bill) and Trish Pooley; along with son-in-law, Dave Boy; her grandchildren, Scott Mason (Margaret), Katherine Cole (Tom), Hannah West (Josh), Jordan Klein, Elizabeth Klein, Zack Boyd and Dana Boyd; and great-grandchildren, Anna and Logan Mason, and Abby and Adam Cole.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one half hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Mickey lived a long life and made a lasting contribution to many as a teacher, mentor, and friend, and was an inspiration to her family. She asked that memorial donations be made to PEO Chapter HC Scholarships in St. Joseph, Missouri, in c/o Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory 5005 Frederick Blvd., St. Joseph, Mo 64506. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Delbert L. Verbick
1934-2016

Delbert was born on June 28, 1934 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and left this earth on Saturday, August 13, 2016. He was of the Christian faith, and a deeply devoted member of Freeman Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. He grew up in a variety of places, including his birthplace, Topeka, Kansas, as well as Caulfield, Missouri, St. Joseph, Missouri, and Ravenwood, Missouri. He graduated high school from Ravenwood, and was a fierce contender on their basketball team. After high school he joined the United States Air Force, and was stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he served as a mechanic and a chauffeur.
When his stint with the Air Force was over, he returned to St. Joseph where he met the love of his life, Helen Ruth Trump. They were married October 21, 1962, and this past year celebrated 53 years of marriage. Delbert worked a variety of jobs over his career as a mechanic, chauffeur, butcher, and finally retired from Wayne Feeds in Elwood, Kansas as a truck driver. After retirement, Delbert enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandkids and volunteering with the American Red Cross.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William T. “Bill” Verbick Lela (Fare) Verbick; an older brother, Billy D. Verbick; and a granddaughter, Grace Verbick.
Helen Ruth survives of the home. Additional survivors include: Darren (wife Peggy Gutridge Verbick), David (wife Lindsay Welsh Verbick) and Damon (wife Lesa Thompson Verbick). He is further survived by six grandchildren who were the joy of his life; Tyler Rex Verbick (child of Darren), Michael, Sarah & Ryder Verbick (children of David) and Chloe & Julia Verbick (children of Damon). Additional survivors include numerous beloved nephews and nieces.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorials in his honor may be made to Freeman Chapel Church, or The American Red Cross. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Virginia Louise Stalder
1925-2016

Virginia L. Stalder, 91, Wathena, Kansas formerly a longtime resident of Atchison, Kansas died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at a nursing home in Wathena, Kansas.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Private family interment will be in the Belmont Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas. Visitation will be from 10-11:00 AM Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Faith Bible Fellowship Church.
Virginia was born May 28, 1925 in Wathena, Kansas the daughter of John Morgan and Bertha Igo Burton. She attended elementary school in Doniphan County and graduated from Doniphan High School.
She and Leonard Chambers were united in marriage on February 5, 1944 in Atchison, Kansas. Mr. Chambers preceded her in death in 1961. She then was united in marriage to Donald Seifert on August 31, 1962 in Wathena, Kansas. Mr. Seifert preceded her in death in 1985. On January 16, 1987 she and William Stalder were united in marriage in Atchison, Kansas. Mr. Stalder preceded her in death in 2002.
Virginia formerly worked at Horton Garment Company in Atchison and for Big Smith Factory in St. Joseph, Missouri. And later was employed with the Wathena schools in the dietary department.
She was an active member of Faith Bible Fellowship Church, Atchison, Kansas. She loved cooking, sewing and socializing.
Virginia is survived by a son, John Chambers, Kansas City, MO, two daughters, Sharon Sprino, Westminster, CO, Tammy Adams, Topeka, KS, a brother, John Morgan Burton, Jr., Tennessee, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, four sisters, Mayetta Dalton, Edith Tracy, Doris Gabriel, Kathryn Fisher and three brothers, Ray, Howard and Harold Burton.

Dale H. Roll
1942-2016

Dale H. Roll, 74, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at a healthcare facility in Maryville, Missouri.
He was born March 11, 1942 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Dale proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and worked as a car salesman for many years. He also worked for Reserve National Insurance Company and had his own insurance agency, Dale Roll & Associates.
He married Sharen Ann Dallam on December 18, 1963.
He liked showing horses and golfing. Dale was a very hard-working man who loved his family and would give anyone the shirt off his back. He was a member of the St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, A.F. & A.M., 32nd Degree K.C.C.H. Scottish Rite Mason and the Moila Shrine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Gracie (Gray) Roll; brother, David Roll; and sister, Dorothy Rogers.
Survivors include wife, Sharen; daughter, Rachel Roll, St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Brooke and Daniel Whitesel, St. Joseph, Missouri and Kayla Wing, Norfolk, Virginia; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to VA, Crossroads and Three Rivers Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Stephen M. Branson
1948-2016

Stephen M. Branson, 67, Kansas City, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016.
He was born October 29, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a machinist throughout his working years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Welby “JB” and Betty (Glick) Branson.
Survivors include son, Stephen Branson; grandchildren, Tiffany & Kyle Branson; sisters, Nancy Sutton (Jim) and Debbie Gallegos (Jeff); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Farewell Services & Interment 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial donations to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Lillie S. Nicholson
1922-2016

Lillie S. Nicholson, 94, Mound City, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016.
She was born May 12, 1922.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper and Dora (Jones) Stormes.
Survivors include son, Roger; daughters, Carol and Judy; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside Farwell Services & Inurnment 7:00 P.M. Friday, Mount Hope Cemetery, Mound City, Missouri. Natural Farewell under the direction of Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Service.

Scott Theodore Jamison
1962-2016

Scott Theodore Jamison was born Saturday, February 10th, 1962; and passed away Sunday, August 14th, 2016 in Atchison, Kansas. Visitation held Friday, August 19th, 2016, 6:30pm – 7:30pm at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Services Friday, August 19th, 2016, 7:30pm; officiating Rev. Robert Ziegler. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel.

Luke Charles Helmstetter
1981-2016

Luke Charles Helmstetter was born Monday, December 21st, 1981; and passed away Sunday, August 14th, 2016. Visitation Saturday, August 20th, 2016, 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Services Saturday, August 20th, 2016, 2:00pm; officiating Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB.
Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home.

Judge agrees to join six cases, up to a point

Posted on August 15, 2016August 16, 2016

A single judge will hear all six cases involving the alleged drug deal and robbery that led to the fatal shooting of Skylar Powell last May. Circuit Judge Patrick Robb agreed with Prosecuting Attorney Dwight Scroggins that having one judge handle all six cases would guarantee a fair outcome for the state and for the co-defendants. But both also agreed that a single trial for all six defendants will not happen.

Dayne Matthews, Ashten Surriette, Gabriel Dawson, Kyle Smith, Justin Smith, and Jayden Maynard face a range of charges for their alleged roles in the attempted robbery and homicide.

The body of Skylar Powell was found fatally shot in a parking lot near 22nd and Frederick just days after his high school graduation. Investigators believe he was planning on robbing Matthews during a marijuana deal.

Judge Robb on Monday also arraigned the last of the defendants to be charged. Jayden Maynard is accused of acting as the lookout during the robbery. He’s charged with first degree attempted robbery.

Judge Robb sustained a defense motion to reduce Maynard’s bail to $20,000.

All six defendants are scheduled to return to court for a docket call on September 7.

Oak Grove announces openings in its paid preschool

Posted on August 15, 2016

Construction on Oak Grove Elementary School still ongoing. — Oak Grove Elementary School file photo

The St. Joseph School District said it has openings in it’s Oak Grove Elementary school’s paid preschool program.

The district said there are opening for morning and afternoon preschool for 3 and 4-year-olds, as well as 5-year-olds who are not entering kindergarten this year. Students will need to have at least turned 3 years old by Aug. 1, 2016 to qualify. Preschool will begin Monday, Aug. 22, 2016.

The tuition for the SJSD paid preschool program is $15 a day, with a $49 registration fee. Pre-schoolers attend four days a week for three hours. Enrollment will be based on availability, on a first-come, first serve basis. Parents who are interested in enrolling should contact Oak Grove at (816) 671-4290.

Oak Grove preschool is taught by a Missouri certified classroom teacher with specific certifications in early childhood education and early childhood special education, who also has kindergarten teaching experience. There are two adults in each class with up to 15 students.

Andrew County deputies recognized with awards

Posted on August 15, 2016

K-9 Deputy Sheriff Daniel Glidden. Photo courtesy Andrew County Sheriff's Office — K-9 Deputy Sheriff Daniel Glidden. Photo courtesy Andrew County Sheriff’s Office

Reserve Deputy Sheriff Christopher Anderson. Photo courtesy Andrew County Sheriff's Office — Reserve Deputy Sheriff Christopher Anderson. Photo courtesy Andrew County Sheriff’s Office

Two Andrew County Sheriff’s Department deputies have been awarded by the Missouri Sheriff’s Association.

Daniel Glidden was awarded the 2016 Missouri Deputy Sheriff of the Year Award last week during the annual Missouri Sheriff’s conference banquet in Osage Beach. Reserve Deputy Sheriff Christopher Anderson was also awarded the Missouri Reserve Deputy Sheriff of the Year Award.

Andrew County Sheriff Bryan Atkins said the awards were presented to both deputies by Grundy County Sheriff Rodney Herring, who serves as the President of the Board of Directors for the Missouri Sheriff’s Association and the Director of Operations for the Association, Kevin Merritt.

“These awards were presented for the outstanding service that each of the deputies gave to the Sheriff’s Office and to the County for which they work during the past year,” Atkins said. “Andrew County citizens should be very proud to have both deputies recognized for the outstanding performance and service by Sheriffs all across the State of Missouri.”

(UPDATE) School District released from lockdown status

Posted on August 15, 2016August 16, 2016

(Update 2:30 p.m.) The St. Joseph Police Department is still searching for multiple suspects after incidents Monday morning in St. Joseph that prompted lockdowns at all schools in the St. Joseph School District.

An incident on South 13th sent a man to the hospital with a gunshot wound that police deemed to be non-life threatening. A second incident on Park Lane led to two victims that sustained what police described as vicious lacerations.

Schools were placed on lock down for about three hours this morning around 9 a.m. while police investigated. It was also the first day of classes. Lockdown was lifted after district officials determined there did not appear to be an immediate threat to students or staff members.

Sgt. Jill Voltmer said shortly before 3 p.m. police were still searching for a vehicle and multiple suspected in connection with the case. The investigation continues.

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(UPDATE 11:50 a.m.) – The St. Joseph School District has been released from lockdown status as police have been investigating three separate shooting reports Monday morning.

According to a news release from the district, after an update from the St. Joseph Police Department, district officials believe there is no immediate threat to students and staff members.

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St. Joseph police were investigating separate shooting reports Monday morning, one of which prompted a school lockdown on the first day of classes.

According to Joey Austin of the St. Joseph School District, the Webster Learning Center was placed on lockdown because of an incident in the area. The center is located at 1211 North 18th Street in Midtown St. Joseph. Officers were investigating a shooting incident about four blocks away at the Circle View Apartments on Park Place north of Holman Street. The apartments are about a block north and east of 22nd and Frederick.

Austin says St. Joseph police are investigating the incident, but others are also of concern. As a precaution, the St. Joseph School District placed all schools in the district on lockdown.

“As police continue to investigate a vehicle involved in multiple incidents throughout the city, the safety of our students and staff is of top priority and therefore all students and staff members will remain in their buildings until further notice,” said Ms Austin in a news release.

An official we spoke to near the Circle View crime scene said there were at least three different shooting investigations underway during the 9 o’clock hour.

We will update as we find out more information.

4-wheeler crash injures Blythedale man

Posted on August 15, 2016

A 32-year-old Blythedale man was seriously hurt in the crash of a four-wheeler on a private trail early Saturday morning.

Gregory Welch is being treated for serious injuries after the crash on private property northeast of Blythedale.

A crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says Welch was driving a Honda Sportrax when he lost control of the vehicle.

Welch was ejected when the four-wheeler careened down a steep embankment and overturned. He was transported to Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Iowa, where he’s being treated for serious injuries.

Two hurt in Livingston County crash

Posted on August 15, 2016

A crash in Livingston County Saturday evening injured two teenagers.

A crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says Brody Campbell-Wegener lost control of his pickup along Route D at First Street in Ludlow shortly after 6pm. The vehicle went airborne crossing some railroad tracks, then left the roadway, went through a fence and a shed before crashing into a tree.

Campbell-Wegener, 19, and his passenger Jacob Wampler, 17, each suffered serious injuries. The two Higginsville men were flown to hospitals in Kansas City for treatment.

Court: woman’s parental rights should be terminated

Posted on August 15, 2016

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas court says parental rights should be terminated for a woman accused in 2012 of binding and blindfolding two of her children.

The Kansas Court of Appeals agreed Friday that Deborah Gomez’s parental rights should be terminated.

Gomez, and her husband, Adolfo Gomez, were arrested after police found two of their children blindfolded and bound with duct tape in a Lawrence parking lot.

The couple said they were traveling from Illinois because they believed the world was ending. The children were taken into state custody. Both parents later pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of endangering a child. Deborah Gomez served about six months in jail.

The Lawrence Journal World reports that the appeals court rejected her claim that she should have her parental rights restored.

Here’s your back-to-school forecast

Posted on August 15, 2016

Cooler temperatures prevail as you head back to school. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service.

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 8 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

A Maryville man is seriously injured after crash Sunday night

Posted on August 15, 2016August 15, 2016

A Maryville man was seriously injured after a one vehicle crash Sunday night in Nodaway County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 40-year-old James A. Rasmussen was driving south on Route KK, five miles north of Burlington Junction around 6:15 p.m., when he lost control of his vehicle. The Dodge 1500 traveled off the west side of the road, hit a drain culvert, went airborne and landed on its wheels.

Rasmussen was transported by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital and then to Mosaic Life Care with serious injuries.