City Council Discusses IDs for Members

The Trenton City Council met at city hall on Monday, July 24 at 7 p.m to discuss approval for bills and reports. The meeting started off with approval for the bills.

Reports were given starting with councilman Glen Briggs mentioning the statewide and Grundy county adoption of Missouri city employees acquiring matching photo IDs and uniforms. It was mentioned that the council members would be able to have official IDs so when an emergency would come up, they would have the official identification to work on any emergency concerns involving the city. The IDs for City employees would be of no cost and acquired through a grant.

City Administrator/ Utility Director Ron Urton gave reports on electrical maintenance with an underground wire at N. sub-station being replaced. The batteries and charger have been ordered and are still waiting for delivery. A small boom truck has been

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reported to be down with an electrical fan clutch out. Repairs have been scheduled for July 28.

The Water Plant reported that Reservoir PS is waiting for the contractor, Irvinbilt, to provide a change order for the revised connection work. The clarifier modification project has been started and the contractor is ordering materials. Advertisement for the River PS plans is ready to

Fatality Accident Sunday

One fatality was reported as the result of an accident on Sunday afternoon, July 23 at the construction site on Highway 6, one mile west of Trenton.

According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred when a 2011 Ford F-250, driven by James H. Havens, 66, of Trenton, was stopped at a traffic light in the westbound lane of Highway 6 when it was struck from behind by a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, driven by Twyila J. Whitney, 77, of Trenton. Both vehicles came to rest on their wheels in the westbound lanes of Highway 6 facing west.

Havens was transported by Grundy County Ambulance to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton with moderate injuries. Mrs. Whitney was also transported by Grundy County Ambulance to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, where she was pronounced dead at 1:28 p.m.

The Havens vehicle sustained moderate damage while the Whitney vehicle was totaled. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Ewing Towing of Trenton. The accident was investigated by Tpr. A.D. Neighbors and #1 Sgt. H.A. Sears of the Missouri State Highway Patrol with assistance from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department, Grundy County Ambulance and Trenton Fire Department.

North Central Missouri Fair Is August 1-5

The 2023 North Central Missouri Fair is set to begin next week in Trenton. The festivities kick off with a Garden Tractor Pull on Saturday July 29 at 7 p.m. at the grandstand on the NCM fairgrounds. Tractors should use the north entrance to the grandstand in the high school parking lot. Admission is $5.00. Concessions will be provided by the Trenton Lions Club and there will be a beer garden on the grounds.

Christian music in the courtyard at 7p.m. The concert is free but any donations to the band will be accepted for travel expenses. Anyone planning to attend should bring their lawn chair.

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The Sewer Plant is running disinfection through October. Mowing has been started for the sewer plant, old landfill, airport, fire training center and water plant. Plans are in motion to tilt the bar screen back to a 45-50 degree angle and make other modifications to allow the change.

It was reported that Distribution and Collection has been working on Princeton

Road main abandonment, data collection for LSL inventory and installing composite lids with new meters to get AMI reading of all water meters. It was reported that there were schedule conflicts between the crew’s project and sewer back up repairs to water main leaks. The schedule for the watermain contractor, Flinn, has been delayed four weeks to the

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“The Wall That Heals” Coming to Chillicothe

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Chillicothe August 3-6 at the Chillicothe High School, 2801 Hornet Dr., in Chillicothe. The mobile exhibit will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War, and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

The Wall That Heals is a program of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF), the nonprofit organization that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 1982. The 2023 national The Wall That Heals tour is generously sponsored by USAA and travels across the country through a partnership with the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), the trucking industry, and Blue Beacon. More information can be found at: www.thewallthatheals.org.

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On Monday, July 31, the fair will be hosting Achievement Day at the Rock Barn. Doors open at 4:30 p.m, with the event running from 5-7 p.m. For more information about this event contact Amanda Allen at 660-441-1002.

Art’s Alive will be sponsoring the 2023 Fine Arts show at the NCM Fair, July 31 to August 5. Entries should be brought to the merchant’s area of the Rock Barn on Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. All entries must have solid frames and be wired for hanging. No paper frames will be accepted. Categories and prizes are detailed on the NCM Fair Facebook page. For more information contact Terry Toms at 660-654-0126.

The NCM Fair Parade will be Tuesday, August 1. Lineup is at 5 p.m with the parade starting at 5:30. Deadline for parade entries is Friday, July 28 at 5 p.m. For more information contact Michelle Shaw at 6606351268 or Lindsie Shaw at 660-635-1104. There will be an FFA Alumni BBQ at 6 p.m in the Livestock Pavilion at $8 a plate. Food provided will be pulled pork, BBQ beans, chips, cookies and a drink. Tables and chairs will be provided to enjoy your meal. The band “Flash Flood”, will be providing

Wednesday, August 2 will feature the hog show at 5 p.m. Participants should register and be in place by 2 p.m. From 7-9 p.m in the courtyard there will be free music from “The Show Me Ramblers”, performing country and rock music. Anyone planning to attend should bring their lawn chair.

Jones & Company Carnival will be at the fair Wednesday, August 2 to Saturday, August 5 from 59 p.m. each evening. It will also run on Saturday from 12-4 p.m. Carnival armbands may be purchased at Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri until July 31. Cost is $20 for a single-use armband and $75 for a mega pass, which can be used all nights. One-time armbands purchased on the midway will be $25. If you have any questions regarding armbands, you may contact Andy Burress at 660-6540196.

The flower show will run from Thursday, August 3 to Saturday, August 5 in the Rock Barn. Entries should be brought to the Rock Barn between 8:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. Children are able to participate with Vintage Vines providing flowers and greenery for youngsters to make a display for entry. Shana Tabbert and Ashlen Busick will be present to assist with the “Kid’s Design” entries. Entry guidelines can be picked up

[See Fair, Page 2] ordered and has been installed. there will be packs brought to the next meeting for approval by December 1 so it will be on the April ballot.

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Asphalt sales for the street department were reported to be over 18,100 tons. The asphalt plant had an issue with a pilot light igniter that took two days to diagnose and repair. Street crews completed placing a final layer of asphalt on E. 10th Street between Normal and Lord streets to the final section of E. 10th Street. Lord to Oklahoma streets are to be finished after the intersection is completed.

It was reported that the fire department had an engine down for about a week with fire water pump control issues. The control module for the truck was

Administration is reviewing a small cell attachment for the Administration Committee and scopes of work with Howe Co. for the next sewer and water projects are being reviewed. An easement was obtained for 10th and Oklahoma water main project for Phase two. Trash Service Specs have been worked on and are ready for advertisement.

Airport and Police were reported to be running normal operations.

Short term goals to be completed are the LSL Inventory, 10th and Oklahoma Easements and 28th Street and Muddy Creek boring specifications.

A report for the economical development committee was given stating that

It was stated that there is currently no rush to get these packs finished for furthering research.

The electric rate study was brought up at the meeting stating that the study is in process with statements that the report will list money from the last four months that have been eating through capital. This study was said to be a collection of things and there will be an increase.

Bill no. 40 was brought into discussion for approval for the relocation of electrical equipment at the River Pump station. It was said that upon approval of this bill a pipe from under the floor of the motor control panels would be brought up to above ground. In order to do this, the motor control panels will be moved to the north side of the building.

The bill passed 5-1.

Bill no. 41 concerning sidewalk construction in the city was discussed. Upon approval for an application for a federal grant through the state of Missouri, with competition concerning the northwest part of Missouri, there were talks of placing a sidewalk from West Fourth Street to Dollar General. This grant would be through a MoDot program with eighty percent coming from federal and twenty percent coming from local, meeting a minimum of $100,000 each sidewalk project. There were concerns brought up for this bill not covering costs of engineering or dirt work required for sidewalk construction. There were arguments for better placement for the sidewalk project such as around school areas which are in need of a sidewalk for the safety of students. It was stated that if the application is not accepted that the council is able to re-submit each year until the application is accepted. The bill passed 4-2. at KTTN, Grundy CountyJewett Norris Library, Howard’s and Vintage Vines during business hours or can be found on the NCM Fair facebook page. For more information contact Kathi Brewer at 660-654-1904, Tracey Utley at 660-654-1973 or Luanne Oneal at 660-3597398. contact Teri Batson at 660359-7124. The horse show starts at 9 a.m at the Saddle Club and participants should register with an entry fee of $10 per child and be in place by 8 a.m. For more information please contact Kelli Shull at 660-358-2750. The baby show starts at 10 a.m in the courtyard area of the Rock Barn. Participants should register and be in place by 9:15 a.m. This show will feature children from newborn to five years of age dressed in their favorite summer outfits. The theme for the baby show is “Back to Our Roots of Simple Living”.

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The poultry and rabbit shows start at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 3 in the livestock pavilion. Participants should register and be in place by 4 p.m. For more information contact Brandy Burton at 8816-351-0799. There will be Bingo in the courtyard from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Bingo cards may be purchased for fifty cents per card and all proceeds will go to the local FFA Chapter. Prizes consist of gifts from vendors.

The council adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

On Friday, August 4th, the sheep and goat shows will start at 5 p.m in the livestock pavilion, with the sheep followed by the goats. Participants should register and be in place by 2 p.m. The grandstand will feature a Ranch Rodeo at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Ranch Rodeo will be holding four events: loading, doctoring, branding and mugging. Entry fee is $400 per four person team. Winners will be receiving handmade breast collars. For more information or to enter the rodeo call or text 660-358-2378.

On Saturday, August 5, the beef, horse and baby shows will be held. The beef show starts at 10 a.m in the livestock pavilion and participants should register and be in place by 8 a.m. For more information

Saturday’s grandstand entertainment will be the Tuff Truck competition at 7 p.m. Entry fee is $25 per vehicle, with sign-in at 4 p.m. Check in is through the high school parking lot on the north side of the grandstand. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids age 6-12, and kids age five and under are free. Pit passes are $15 no matter the age. For more information contact Jimmie at 660-6351267 or Colton at 660-635-1824.

There will be 44 vendors in the Rock Barn courtyard Tuesday, August 1 through Friday, August 4 from 5-9 p.m and Saturday, August 5, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m.

For more information about the fair, check out the NCM Fair facebook page or contact the following; Rock Barn - Carol Ausberger at 660-654-1097

Courtyard - Janna Burkeybile at 660-654-5107

Grandstand - Jimmie Shaw at 660-635-1267

Fair President - Andy Burress at 660-654-0196. We hope to see you at the NCM Fair!

Carol Wilford

Phoebe Duff and children were selling sweet corn last week. Her son, Haeze, was the one who carried a sack of it to Dan and Carol Wilford’s house on Saturday afternoon, July 15.

Naomi Campbell of Marshall spent the day with her parents, Dan and Carol Wilford, on Monday, July 17. It was sort of a ‘spendtime-with-Dad’ day for Naomi since things hadn’t worked out for the Campbells to come visit the Wilfords on the actual Father’s Day. Among the things Naomi did with her Dad that day was to help him install a different grate into the Wilford’s outdoor charcoal grill; then they barbecued chicken. Another activity they did together was to bake two zucchiniraisin cakes topped with homemade peanut butter icing. On Tuesday, July 18, Dan delivered the cakes to the Milan Fire Department as well as to the Milan Police Station.

Jeremiah and Crystal Hamilton and daughters, Olive and Lottie, of rural Trenton had supper with Bill and Kathy Waits on Wednesday, July 19. Jeremiah brought baked meatloaf, and the Waits prepared mashed potatoes, biscuits, sliced tomatoes, and fruit salad. On Friday, July 21, Bill and Kathy drove to Peter’s Market in Waverly. They bought a peck of freshly picked peaches, then went home and sliced them and froze them in bags.

On Saturday, July 22,

Dan and Carol Wilford drove to the Emmerson Fields Wedding Venue south of Macon to attend the wedding of Brett Sayre of Milan to Ashlyn Eisele of Perry, MO. On Sunday, July 23, Dan and Carol were among the 34 people who attended a surprise birthday party for their niece, Sherry Ishmael of Trenton. The celebration was held in the back room of the North Grand River Baptist Association. Sherry’s daughter, Maerissa Knapp planned the event with the help of Sherry’s mother, Barbara Stoops. The surprise was a success. When Sherry entered the room, she thought it was a going away party for Maerissa, who returns to her teaching job in Kenya on Tuesday, July 25.

Southside Farm Club Hears About Life Options Green Hills

The July 19, 2023, meeting of the Southside Farm Club was held at the home of Mindy Bragg, daughter of member Jacky Mack, who both served as co-hostesses for the meeting. The main dishes for the noon luncheon were prepared by Mindy and Jacky and other sides and desserts were provided by the members. The members enjoyed delicious pork loin with a cranberry sauce, fresh green beans with bacon, baked beans, green bean casserole, a lettuce salad, a chow mein salad, cucumbers and onions, rice pudding, scalloped pineapple and fresh peach crisp.

After the noon meal, a presentation was given by Angie Gutshall, the marketing coordinator for Life Options Green Hills. The organization, at 1433 Lulu Street in Trenton, is over three years old now. They currently own their building where they offer many services. Life Options focuses on meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of women and men facing both planned and unplanned pregnancies. They offer several free services including pregnancy tests, OB ultrasounds, counseling, prenatal and parenting education and fatherhood education. Life Options is a Christ-centered, pro-life organization governed by a Board of Directors and funded

Laura Ewing Gives Bow Making Demonstration at Grand River Garden Club

Grand River Garden Club met July 17th at China One. President Ginny Johns conducted the business meeting. Vice President Diana Hoppe read a report from the last meeting and Laura Ewing gave the treasurer's report. Dorothy Taul recommended that we buy 254 red tulips for the Civil War Statue Flower Bed at the Court House. Ginny will order them. The Garden Club will help with the Fair Flower Show on August 3. Kathy Brewer, Tracy Utley and Luanne Oneal will oversee this event.

Ginny Johns and Diana Hoppe reported that Bob and Linda Peoples at 1571 E. 17th were awarded the June Yard of the Month and the Grundy County Health Department at 1717 Lincoln received the Beautification Award.

by individuals, churches, organizations, grants, and fundraising events. They are also a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so donations are deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes and are eligible for a 70 percent state tax credit. Life Options can be followed on Facebook and Instagram at “Friends of Life Options”.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, and a treasurer’s report was given by Jeanie Gibson. Jacky Mack updated the club on the flower fund and noted that flowers had been sent to David and Marti Campbell on their 25th Wedding Anniversary. Also, members donated to the Food Pantry and the general fund.

Eleven members and two guests, Mindy Bragg and Angie Gutshall, were present. Roll call was answered with, “What did you do to celebrate the Fourth of July”. The mystery gift recipient of a small garden angel figurine was Marie Dolan and the hostess gift recipient of a covered relish holder was Judith Urich. Co-hostess, Mindy Bragg, also furnished each member a drink coaster which were used as table decorations.

The next meeting will be held August 16, with Sue Brewer serving as hostess.

Laura Ewing presented a program on making decorative bows. She demonstrated step-by-step instructions on how she makes her bows. The members followed along with bow material they brought or were supplied with so they would have a completed bow when they were done. Laura also brought two grapevine wreaths that she had made and gave members hints on how these were made. Doris Provorse won the door prize of a beautiful bouquet of flowers including lilies, zinnias, corn flowers and more.

Members attending were Dorothy Taul,

Doris Provorse, Bonna Dittberner, Marilyn Bain, Laura Ewing, Cinda Stifel, Nancy Taul, Carolyn Foreman, Ginny Johns and Diana Hoppe.

The next meeting will be August 21 at 11 a.m. at Hy-Vee. Troy Crawford will provide the program.

Town and Country Garden Club Tours Flower Beds at Home of Nedra Stephenson

Nedra Stephenson hosted the Town and Country Garden Club on July 10, 2023 at her country home and gave a tour of her flower beds and landscaping, including trees.

Barb Peterson, president, called the meeting to order by reading the poem, “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer. Then, rollcall was answered by 16 members and guests by naming their favorite tree and why it was a favorite.

Minutes of the June meeting were read by Cathy Brown. Members were reminded of the discussions from the June meeting about suggestions for the Grundy R-V High School flower bed, the flower show to be held during the Trenton Fair, and the upcoming online Master Gardener class.

Beverly Kimberling gave the lesson on natural plant/flower herbal remedies. She also gave recipes for problems with powdery mildew, fungus, and aphids on plants, flowers, and trees. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.

The next meeting will be held at the home of Judy Jackson.

Trenton Area Calendar of Events

FRIDAY

Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704. North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friends of Edinburg School, El Toros, 11:30 a.m.

SUNDAY

Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m. Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wilford Family Reunion, First Baptist Church, Trenton, 1 p.m.

MONDAY

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m. Al-Anon, North 65 Center, 7 p.m.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367.

MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY

Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.

Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m.

Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.

North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

North 65 Center: Token Bingo and Cards, 12:30 p.m.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367.

Class of 1959 Lunch at Senior Center at 11:30 a.m.

THURSDAY

Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon.

North 65 Center: Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:30 p.m.

Laura May McCullough Trump Hart

Laura May McCullough

Trump Hart was born November 1, 1929 in Trenton, to Arthur McCullough and Almeda Allen McCullough Overton. She passed to her heavenly home on July 24, 2023.

Laura graduated from Trenton High School in 1948 and later married Wallace Leslie Trump on November 21. Laura farmed with her husband in the Trenton area, worked as a Southwestern Bell telephone operator, and at Esry’s IGA. They were married until Wallace’s passing on August 7, 1984.

To that union was born Wallace (Donna) of Trenton, Rebecca (Dennis McDonald) of Galt, Cheryl (Dave Harr) of Columbia, Robert (Laurie) of Overland Park, KS, and Brenda of Independence.

Laura married Delman

After a hard-fought battle with glioblastoma, Lora Sue Barnett Hudson, born October 12, 1964 at 6:44pm, ran into the arms of Jesus at 9:30pm on July 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by all her grandmothers and grandfathers. She was also preceded in death by her dad, Jerry W. Barnett.

She leaves behind to follow her, 2 children, daughter, Samantha Sosa (Gabe) of Nashville, TN, and son, Tanner Hudson of Trenton; granddaughter Sophia; her mother-in-law, Dorothy Hudson of Trenton; her mother, Linda Barnett of Independence; and her father, Stephen Hink (Sen) of North Carolina; two half sisters, Kim and Tina; plus her aunt and uncle, Ron and Becky Hook of Lenexa, KS; and an uncle, Stewart Hink (Barbara) of Louisburg, KS; along with many cousins scattered throughout the country. Last but certainly not least, her partner and love of her life, Scott Roberson; mother-in-law, Alice Roberson; stepson, Zane Roberson; and sister-in-law, Susan Metcalf, all of Kan-

Laura Hart

Hart of Byron, MN on August 15, 1998 in Trenton. They enjoyed their winters at Sunland Village in Mesa, AZ. Together, they enjoyed traveling and entertaining friends and family. She wanted everyone to experience the peace that Jesus Christ offers.

She is survived by her husband; five children and

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eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three stepdaughters; thirteen step-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Herb Kimbrell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Wallace; brothers, George and Don McCullough; sisters, Lucille Overton Kimbrell and Christine Overton Hale.

Open viewing will be held Friday, July 28 from 9 am-6 pm at Slater-Neal Funeral Home, 813 Custer St., Trenton. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 29 at 1 pm with services following at 2 pm at First Assembly of God in Trenton.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the First Assembly of God Church.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com at Queen of the Holy Rosary in Overland Park, KS. meet weekly for dinner. sas City, KS.

Mary “Kay” Martin passed away one week shy of her 102nd birthday surrounded by her family. She will be remembered as an ardent family woman, successful business owner, vibrant community member, engaging artist, and friend to so very many. She was a beautiful person inside and out, caring deeply about the people around her.

Born on July 27, 1921, at the family farm near Griswold, IA, Kay was the daughter of Mary Redmond and Theron Robert Gittins. An Iowa girl, Kay grew up attending school in southwest Iowa. In 1938, at the age of sixteen, she graduated from high school as Class Valedictorian. Kay graduated from Red Oak Junior College and was promptly hired by Kerrihard Company as a secretary and office manager.

Lora was a graduate of Excelsior Springs High School and William Jewell College in Liberty, as well as obtaining her master’s degree in early childhood development at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. She taught in the public school system for 30 years, spending most of these years teaching preschool. While still teaching she also became affiliated as an adjunct professor at Central Methodist University in Fayette. While still teaching and after her retirement she did this work for 15 years.

Lora is a member of St Patrick’s Catholic Church of Kansas City, KS. She began her life as a catholic

Services Set

Margaret Goerne Love

Graveside Memorial Services for Margaret Goerne Love, a former Laredo resident, will be held on July 29, 2023 at 4pm at the Stucker Cemetery southwest of Laredo. Brother Duane Campbell will officiate.

Due to the forecast for extremely warm weather, anyone wishing to attend is asked to dress comfortably. Umbrellas to be used for shade are welcome.

Lora has spent most of her life working with little children. She loved each and every one of them and she taught enough years that she got to teach for her former student’s children, too. She was very instrumental in getting the new preschool addition to Rissler Elementary both in meeting with the architect and showing her ideas on paper and also involved in meetings with the governor to obtain the funding.

When God picked out at soul from Heaven to put in that tiny child in her mother’s womb, He picked out the best of the best. Fly away little girl and be free from this earth and the pain you went through. Lora’s services and a celebration of her life were held at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church (7023 W. 71st Street, Overland Park, KS 66204) on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, donation can be made in Lora's honor to St. Luke's Hospice House.

While living in Red Oak, Kay met her husband Jay Martin, a partner in Martin & Sons, a local feed and produce business. Married in 1941, they lived on acreage bordering the city and began raising their sons. After a move to Chillicothe, Kay and Jay then settled in Lower Lake Trenton where they owned and ran several Town & Country stores. During re- tirement, the couple enjoyed their home on Upper Lake Trenton where the growing family gathered for anything and everything. After Jay’s death, late in 1993, Kay continued to reside in Trenton until 2020. At the time, she moved to Ankeny, IA to be close to her son John and his wife Susan.

Mrs. Twyila J. Whitney, a 77-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 1:28 p.m., Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Wright Memorial Hospital, in Trenton.

Her body was cremated under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. No services are planned at this time.

Mrs. Whitney was born October 9, 1945 in Trenton, the daughter of Shirley and Doris Arbuckle Girdner. She graduated from Trenton High School and then graduated from beauty school. She had been employed at the former Flower Kart, Eleanor’s Flowers and Sunnyview Nursing Home, all of Trenton.

For more than 25 years, Kay was actively involved in Trenton’s community. She served as vice-president on the Friends of the Jewett Norris Library Board, a deacon for the First Christian Church, and took art classes at North Central Missouri College; they waived her tuition at age 95! The lunch bunch met each week until Kay outlived them all at which time the Friday Night Gals originated and began to

Twyila J. Whitney

A loving, devoted, and cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Kay’s family came first. She is survived by three loving sons and adoring daughters-in-law –Larry (Linda), John (Susan), Kevin (Judy), and Rita; eleven devoted grandchildren – Beth (Kevin), Matt (Amy), Laura (Diego), Jason (Amy), Jessica (Mike), Ian (Abigail), Andrew (Meredith), Alison, Shane (Michele), Eric (Ashten), and Brent; and eighteen inspiring greatgrandchildren.

Preceding Kay in death were her parents; brother, Edward Gustafson; sister, Ruth Ellis; cherished son, Kim; and beloved grandson, Michael.

Special thanks to the caregivers at Regency Assisted Living, Norwalk, IA. Kay’s body will be cremated. No services will be held. Memorial donations in Kay’s name may be made to the First Christian Church of Trenton (1700 Princeton Road), the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library (1331 Main Street), or the Art Department of North Central Missouri College (1301 Main Street). All are in Trenton, MO 64683.

and wife, Frances and Brian Whitney, all of Trenton; one daughter, Francesca Robb and husband, Brandon of Jamesport; five grandchildren, Alexis Proffitt and husband, Wade, Bryce Whitney, and finacée, Stacy Coplen, Jasmine Webb and husband, Doug, Dakoda Anson and Patience Robb; and two great-grandchildren, Josie Webb and Kenton Webb.

On October 9, 1965 she was married to Donald E. Whitney at Trenton. He preceded her in death on May 9, 2021. Her survivors include two sons, Brad Whitney

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one grandchild, Brady Whitney; two sisters, Shirley McDaniel and Phyliss Pliley; and one brother, Jack Miller.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Roder Lee Nyberg, 95 (and one day), of Chillicothe, passed peacefully on July 20, 2023. Roder was born in Phillipsburg on July 19, 1928 to Gertrude Barnes and Lloyd Nyberg.

The second-eldest of six siblings, Roder grew up on his family’s farm and lived his early years of life through The Great Depression. As a child, Roder showed great determination and energy and throughout his life fearlessly took on many challenges. Roder began the first grade at the age of four because his older brother did not want to make the two-mile walk to the Possum Trot country school on his own. With cousins, Roder shot and sold rabbits and raised tomatoes to earn money while still helping run the farm.

Roder was baptized as a teenager at White Oak Pond Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lebanon. Roder loved to learn and was an excellent student. Upon graduating from Lebanon High School in 1945, at the age of 17, Roder joined the United States Army and was sent to Korea, serving as a Staff Sergeant in charge of the post office base in Incheon, South Korea at 18 years old. After his service, Roder used the GI Bill to attend college and received his Bachelor’s Degree in education from Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield and later a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of

Alden Lee Tharp, 77, of Henrietta, TX, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023.

Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

Lee was born on June 12, 1945 in Trenton to Myron and Ruth Simpson Tharp.

He married Paula King on April 22, 2000 in Henrietta.

He was retired from the Texas Department of