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Nebraska woman sues all homosexuals!

Posted on May 7, 2015

An Auburn, Nebraska woman claiming to be an ambassador for God and his son, Jesus Christ, is suing all homosexuals.

Sylvia Driskell, 66, asked an Omaha federal judge to decide whether homosexuality is a sin. Driskell cited Bible verses, contending that homosexuality is a sin and homosexuals know it. “Why else would they have been hiding in the closet” she asked in court documents.

Driskell framed the lawsuit in a seven-page letter to the court.

She challenged the court to not call God a liar.

“I never thought that I would see a day in which our great nation or our own great state of Nebraska would become so compliant to the complicity of some people lewd behavior.”

Teens escape uninjured after sinkhole swallows car

Posted on May 7, 2015

A vehicle in Liberty became trapped in a sinkhole after it struck a fire hydrant. Liberty North High School senior Austin Oard says he was on his way to a job interview Wednesday when he swerved to avoid an oncoming car and crashed into a fire hydrant.

That ruptured a water main and released about 7,000 gallons of water. Water eroded the roadway at the crossing of South Wales and South Withers Streets near the Liberty Community Center.

Homes in the area were without water and power for a short period of time.

Police say the other driver may be ticketed for causing the crash.

Oard says that he and his sister managed to escape their car before the sinkhole opened up and swallowed his car. There were no injuries, except perhaps to Mr Oard’s job prospects. But, there’s plenty of video evidence to support what would ordinarily be considered a flimsy excuse for missing a job interview.

Chillicothe Police incident report includes arrests and sex crime investigation this week

Posted on May 6, 2015May 6, 2015

The Chillicothe Police Department has released it’s media report regarding incidents officers have responded to this week.

On Sunday, May 3rd, 2015, Officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Third St. and N. Washington St. Officers arrested Amber Renee Zeller and Larry Wayne Thompson, both out of Arkansas, for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. They were transported to the Police Department for processing. Zeller and Thompson were then transferred to the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail pending the filing of formal charges.

On Monday, May 4th, 2015, Officers arrested Jason Dwayne Howard in the 800 block of Calhoun St. on an active arrest warrant out of Adair County for Property Damage 1st Degree. Howard was unable to post the $10,000.00 cash only bond and was extradited to Adair County.

On Monday, May 4th, 2015, Officers took a report of a possible sex crime via electronic communication. The investigation is on-going. (Police told the St. Joseph Post they not releasing any further information in this case at this time.)

On Tuesday, May 5th, 2015, Officers were dispatched to a disturbance in the 400 block of Elm St. Officers discovered the incident to be a verbal domestic disturbance. No arrests were made.

On Tuesday, May 5th, 2015, Officers were dispatched to the 10 block of Tenth St. in reference to a domestic disturbance. Officers arrested William Russell Helm, Jr., for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Helm was transported to the Police Department for processing. He was later transferred to the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail pending the filing of formal charges.

Officers responded to 86 calls for service and issued multiple citations for various traffic and criminal offenses on Tuesday, May 5th, 2015.

Obituaries for May 5

Posted on May 6, 2015

David Luther Admire
1946 – 2015

David Luther Admire 68, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 at the Veterans Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He was born November 21, 1946 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Hazel and Mal Admire. He graduated from Benton 1964 and Missouri Western State College with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He married Karen McClanahan on Sept. 22, 1964 and she survives of the home. He served in the United States Navy / Seabee’s during the Vietnam War. He retired from Stone Container as a Machine operator. He loved to Bass fish and received several Master Angler Awards, he also loved to Mushroom hunt. He was a Christian. David was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Jessica “JJ” Christlieb, a grandson, J.D. Becerra, and a sister, Maxine Penrod. Survivors include, wife, Karen Admire of the home, and a daughter, Wendy (Jeff) Becerra of St. Joseph, MO, grandchildren, Kyle (Alaina) Becerra of Olathe, KS, Kelly Christlieb of Highland, KS, and Connor (Laci) Christlieb of St. Joseph, MO, 3 great grandchildren, Braylon, Jaiven, and Jessica, and a sister, Karen Arnold of Phoenix, AZ.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Gayron Haywood officiating, The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Odd Fellows Public Cemetery, St. Joseph, Missouri. Memorials are requested to theAmerican Cancer Society. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

John W. Zimmerman
1934-2015

John W. Zimmerman, Maryville, MO, passed away on May 4, 2015 in Maryville, MO after a long illness. He was born October 7, 1934 in Maryville, MO to Chris and Florence Busby Zimmerman. On April 18, 1959 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Lucille Riley. The Zimmermans recently celebrated 56 years of marriage.
John graduated from Maryville High School in 1952. In the summer of 1957 he enlisted for service as he had been a member of the National Guard. He was to be sent overseas and leave in the fall of that year. During that summer, he met Lucille and shortly thereafter lost his right hand due to a farming accident during the fall harvest. John overcame this obstacle without complaint, as he did all obstacles in his life. He served as Nodaway County Clerk for 32 years, was a member of the Lion’s Club, active in St. Gregory’s Church, and farmed all of his life.
John is survived by his wife Lucille; daughter Debbie (Zimmerman) Snyder, spouse Stan, sons Andy and Sam; son Kelly Zimmerman, partner Jessica Whaley and his sons Kirk and Zack; son Rob Zimmerman, spouse Cammi and children Johnathan (spouse Katey and their daughter K’Lynne), Jackson, and step-daughter Darbi Fuhrman; son Mick Zimmerman, partner Julie Hewitt and her grandchildren ReAnna Hewitt and Kellin Wilkie; and daughter Sherry (Zimmerman) Schoonbeck, spouse Mark and their children Allison and Erik.
He is also survived by six siblings, Dick, Elkhorn, NE; Phil, Savannah, MO; Steve, Rolla, MO; Chuck, Peoria, AZ; Dan, Ada, OK; and Esther (Zimmerman) Coffelt, spouse Jerry, Ravenwood, MO; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings, Norbert, Kenneth, Jerry, Christine Upschulte, Rita Parker, and Helen Bowers.
The family would like for John to be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was loved by all, kind, sweet, fun-loving, and sometimes ornery.
A mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Gregory?s Catholic Church or School, 315 S. Davis, Maryville, MO 64468, SSM Hospice at Home, 2332 S. Main, Maryville, MO 64468 or Nodaway Nursing Home (Tiffany Care Center), 22371 State Hwy 46, Maryville, MO 64468. John was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

Crash injures Plattsburg man

Posted on May 6, 2015May 6, 2015

A Plattsburg man was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash north of Plattsburg Tuesday.

According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Kylle Price, 25, was driving northbound on Route-Y when his Dodge Neon left the roadway, skidded through the crossing at Route-NN, then hit a road sign and crashed into a ditch.

Mr Price suffered what were described as moderate injuries and was transported to Mosaic Life Care. A nursing supervisor Wednesday morning said Mr Price was treated and released.

Maryville woman killed in rollover crash

Posted on May 6, 2015May 6, 2015

A rollover crash in Nodaway County claimed the life of a Maryville woman.

The Missouri State Highway Pastrol says Kenneth Smith of Maryville lost control of his GMC Yukon along US-71 highway three miles northwest of Bolckow shortly before 8pm Tuesday night.

The vehicle left the highway, went airborne and overturned, striking an embankment. The vehicle then rolled over several more times.

Passenger Heather Smyser, 30, of Maryville, was killed.

Mr Smith suffered serious injuries and was transported to Mosaic Life Care. A nursing supervisor says Mr Smith was in critical condition Wednesday morning.

Kansas City to debut “Los Reales,” Spanish-language jerseys

Posted on May 5, 2015

The Kansas City Royals announced the Club’s newest specialized jersey featuring the Spanish name “Los Reales” on the front. The Royals will wear the new jerseys on Saturday, July 25 when they host the Houston Astros at 6:10 p.m.

At a news conference Tuesday, reporters heard from All-Star catcher Salvador Perez and catching coach Pedro Grifol.

“We’re proud to add this new jersey to celebrate the multicultural heritage of baseball, our players and fans across the region,” said Perez.

In conjunction with the announcement, fans will have the opportunity when gates open Tuesday night to get a white t-shirt featuring the blue “Los Reales” script as a part of this season’s first T-Shirt Tuesday. Jerseys and licensed player t-shirts by Majestic will also be available for purchase in early July in the Majestic Team Store at the ballpark.

The Royals, who currently have 15 players who were born in Latin American countries and two others who were born in the United States but grew up in Latin America, are wearing the jerseys as a salute to players and fans of Hispanic heritage. The Royals join other Major League Baseball clubs using an alternate Hispanic jersey.

The jersey will look similar to the Royals home white jerseys with “Los Reales” written across the chest in the signature blue script. They will debut as a part of Viva Los Reales, a celebration of Hispanic culture featuring live music and a salsa showdown with local restaurants. In addition, the Yordano Ventura bobblehead, the fourth of the Royals postseason bobblehead series, will be distributed to the first 15,000 fans.

Storm chances in the forecast again tonight

Posted on May 5, 2015May 5, 2015

Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Occasional showers and thunderstorms. High near 73. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Thursday Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Man accused in death of wife pleads not guilty

Posted on May 5, 2015May 5, 2015

A man accused of 2nd Degree Domestic Assault in the death of his wife is due back in court May 22 for a preliminary hearing after his first court appearance Tuesday.

Martin Davis entered a plea of not guilty and said he would apply for a public defender.

Charges were filed over the weekend against the 54-year-old St Joseph man. His wife, Sandra Dee Davis, 52, was found injured in the couple’s home on May 1.

Ms Davis died after emergency surgery at Mosaic Life Care.

Investigators were expected to forward additional information to prosecutors based on the autopsy report, and the charge could be upgraded. The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office says there’s no rush to upgrade the charges, because the defendant is being held without bail.

Judge Keith Marquart on Tuesday upheld the state’s motion to deny bail. A counsel status hearing is scheduled May 15, and a preliminary hearing is planned May 22.

Obituaries May 4th

Posted on May 5, 2015May 5, 2015

Sandra Dee Davis
Born: November 09, 1962
Died: May 01, 2015

Sandra Dee (Kennedy) Davis, 52, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015.
She was born November 9, 1962, to Alice and James “Pete” Kennedy in Albany, Mo.
Sandra married Martin Davis on October 21, 1978, and to this union, three children were born.
Sandra was artistic. She enjoyed painting and drawing in her free time. After marriage, Sandra worked as a cook at the Holiday Inn and Snow White, in St. Joseph.
She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church and enjoyed the company of her grandchildren at each Sunday service.
She enjoyed being a homemaker, loved to cook and especially bake pies. Her greatest joys in life were her grandchildren, who she loved spending time with.
Sandra was a very caring mother, who did everything she could to care for her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Michael Kennedy.
Sandra is survived by her loving family, including: children, Amber (Matt) Casada, of St. Joseph, Jeremy (Ashley) Davis, of Columbia, Mo., and Ceirra Wayne, of Seward, Alaksa; grandchildren, Quintin and Madeline Casada, of St. Joseph, Julia Wayne, of Seward, and Avery Davis, of Columbia; sisters, Angela (Robert) Embrey and Pamela (Tom) Geoffroy; brother, Bobby Kennedy, all of St. Joseph; numerous nieces and nephews, including Erica (Brandon) Flores, Dustin, Dylan and Danielle (Kai) Embrey and many others, who she loved dearly.
Funeral service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at the Rupp Funeral Home, in St. Joseph.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.
Interment will be Weatherman Cemetery, Guilford, Mo.
The family requests memorial contributions to the YWCA Women’s Shelter in St. Joseph.
Online condolences: www.ruppfuneral.com.

Patricia S. Gorden
1921-2015

Patricia S. Gorden, 94, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born February 4, 1921 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Patricia married Herbert Curtis Gorden on April 4, 1940 and he preceded her in death in August of 1976.
She was a graduate of Central High School and worked in the church nursery for 15 years at Wyatt Park Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Mary (Bowen) Sheridan; and sister, Frances Sheridan.
Survivors include daughter, Judy Jenkins (Rudy), of the home; and son, Mike Gorden (Mary), Benton, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Jeff Jenkins (Jonna), Patrick Jenkins (Amy), Chris Jenkins (Shannon), Susan Gorden (Ian), Ken Gorden (Suzette), and Angie Gardner (Harry); fifteen great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and other close family and friends.
Graveside Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

William J. Fenner, Sr.
1920-2015

Bill (Slick) Fenner, Sr, 95, Weatherby Lake, Missouri passed away Friday, May 1, 2015.
He was born March 19, 1920 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Bill married Carmen A. Persson on October 29, 1950, she preceded him in death on January 24, 2007.
He graduated from Central High School class of 1938 and in his younger years worked at Western Dairy. Bill proudly served in the Army Air Corps, during World War II as a Tech Sergeant. Upon his return he attended and graduated from the University of Missouri, where he was a member of Zeta Phi Chapter of Beta Theta Pi Social Fraternity. He worked for Quaker Oats and following that he served as Vice President at Drew Chemical Company. He founded Star Blends in St. Joseph in 1964.
He was also preceded in death by his; parents, August and Elizabeth (Fonderman) Fenner; and daughter, Mary N. ?Poppy? Fenner; brothers, George, August and Richard Fenner; sisters, Elsie Fenner, Wessie Starbuck, Claire Tatum, Helen Shouse, and Dorthy Bland; and his dog Buddy.
Survivors include sons, Bill Fenner, Jr (Sandra K.) and James P. Fenner (Dominique); four grandchildren, Claire Fenner, Joseph Fenner, Christina McCain (Kelly), Elizabeth Fenner; and great-grandchildren, Jameson Fenner and Elizabeth Rose McCain.
He was a kind and generous father who loved his family, friends, employees and customers. He was a wonderful role model. Words cannot express how fortunate we were to have him as our Dad and Grandfather.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Alzheimer?s Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Marvin Donald Maxwell
(03/25/1940 – 05/02/2015)

Marvin Donald Maxwell, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at his home.
Marvin was born on March 25, 1940 in St. Joseph to Clarence and Helen (Smygel) Maxwell.
He graduated from Central High School in 1958 and later received his LPN License. Following high school, Marvin joined the United States Army in 1963 where he served as a Medic and retired in 1979.
Marvin was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 571, St. Joseph General Assembly #569, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Moila Shrine, VFW Post 6760 and American Legion # 359. He loved also fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Audrey Woods.
Marvin married Katherine Duke on January 6, 1989 in St. Joseph. She survives of the home.
Additional surviving family includes daughters, Tracey (Dale) Lindsey, Kansas City, Missouri; Barbara (Kevin) Sypniewski, Danville, California; Step-daughters, Sheila (Ryan) Tudor, St. Joseph, Missouri; and Margo (Chris) Mathewson, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; sister, Myrtle Holland; brothers, Robert Maxwell and William Maxwell; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-laws.
Mr. Maxwell has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
Memorial Mass 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Inurnment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Visitation at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel after 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. Parish Rosary 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at our chapel. The family will receive friends following the Rosary until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Knights of Columbus and Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.