Liberty softball to hold 35-year reunion, new field celebration
LIBERTY — As Liberty softball enters a new era with new facilities, the Blue Jays also look to honor the past with a 35-year reunion and new field celebration Aug. 17.
August 2024
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Pair of Kearney football players commit to North Dakota
It’s already a feat on its own to play college sports, let alone at the Division I level, and a pair of incoming Kearney football seniors were able to achieve that dream with the same school. While defensive back/wide receiver Grant Noland and linebacker Theo Grace prepare for their final season with the Bulldogs, they’ve also found their new home after high school with the University of North Dakota — committing just days apart.
Clay County food establishments, pools earn public health safety awards
CLAYCOUNTY—Thecounty public health center of Clay County awarded Food Safety Excellence and Pool Quality of Excellence Awards for outstanding efforts in 2023. In 2023, the Environmental Health Protection Section of Clay County Public Health Center conducted 416 routine recreational water inspections.
2 arrested in Liberty gun dealer burglary
LIBERTY — Two boys were arrested in connection with the burglary of Adventure Outdoors/Securing Liberty LLC, located at 117 B N. Main St.
Incumbents reelected to electric cooperative board of directors
CLAY COUNTY — Incumbents on Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative’s board were elected to another term by members during the spring election. PCEC is a democratically controlled, not-forprofit electric cooperative governed by nine directors elected by members to serve three-year terms.
Teen killed in drive-by
CLAY COUNTY — A teenager is dead and the Clay County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating after an apparent drive-by shooting in Avondale Tuesday night, July 31. “Multiple 911 calls starting coming in at 9 p.m.
Primary election Aug. 6
CLAY COUNTY — A slew of state races and ballot questions await those casting their votes in the Aug. 6 primary.
IVAN PARTON
Ivan Eugene Parton, 86, of Kearney, MO passed away on July 30, 2024. After struggling with chronic pain for many years, he passed away with his family by his side, knowing he was loved and cared for and eternally free from pain. Ivan was born to Joe and Elsie McQueen Parton on June 27, 1938, on the farm in Maysville, MO. He attended school at Winston,
JAMES EDWARD MAPLES III
James (Jim) E. Maples III, surrounded by his family, went to be the Lord on July 17, 2024. Jim was born on October 5, 1959 in Miami, Oklahoma to his parents James E. Maple Jr. and Phyllis Eloise Boyd Coons. He lived in Coffeyville, Kansas until moving to Liberty, Missouri to work at the Ford Motor Company. James retired in 2007, after 30 years with the company. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Annette Maples; three children, Brandon R. Watson of Dearing, Kansas, James E. Maple IV (Jessica) of Lathrop Missouri and Sarah L. Hyatte of Smithville, Missouri; his mother Eloise Coons of Coffeyville, brother Ron Maples (Sheila) of St. Paul, Kansas; two sisters, Venice Hilton (Bob) of Coffeyville, Kansas, Shannon Andres (Jeff) of Wichita, Kansas; a half brother, James Clark; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Memorial services were held on July 22, 2024 at Newcomer’s White Chapel Funeral Home in Gladstone, MO.
ARIANE NICHELLE BOHI
Ariane Nichelle Bohi, 40, of Kansas City, MO. passed away July 23, 2024, at the University of Kansas Hospital. Visitation will be held 10-11 am, Saturday, July 27 followed by funeral services at New Direction Church, 21209 NE 188th St, Holt, Mo. internment at Oakland Cemetery, Holt, Mo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Bohi children c/o Public Safety Credit Union. Ariane was born August 9, 1983, in Smithville, MO. She graduated from Kearney High School, later receiving her bachelor’s degree in business from Park University. She worked for the last 13 years in the insurance field. She loved traveling and spending time with her family. She was an amazing wife and mother of two beautiful children. She is preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents. Survivors included her children Bentley and Cael and her husband, Derek; her parents, Gary and Barbara Pfaff; brothers, Sean and Chad Pfaff; sisters, Candace Smith and Nyree Howard and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Arrangements: Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Kearney, MO. 816-628-4411