After the tragic St. Louis school shooting on Oct. 24 in which a shooter killed a 15-year-old student and a health teacher, Missouri Democrats vowed to push legislation establishing stricter gun safety regulations.
On November 27, Marilyn Fancher Jones breathed her last breath at 3:03 p.m.; at 3:05, her soul left this earth. Marilyn is survived by a loving family that has drawn together in this time of grief. Marilyn was born in Metcalfe County in a log home to Angelo and Mary Fancher on April 22, 1937. She is survived by her daughter, Angie Clarke (Chad Shauffler) of Independence, Mo.; three sons, Daniel Shay Jones (Anita) of Independence, Anthony Shawn Jones (Karla) of Independence, William F. Jones Jr.(Tammy) of Smithville, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Britten and Cade Clarke, Shay Jones (Brittany), Mary Beth Jones, Tiffany Wallace (Shawn) of Louisville, Ky., Field Jones (Jackie) of Florida, Paige Mack (Pat) of Omaha, Neb., Logan Jones (Darla) of Smithville, and Cody Quinn of Edmonton, Ky.; 10 great-grandchildren, Deacon Wallace, Camden, Grayson, Layla, and Cove Jones, Lincoln Mack, Preston, Bobby Fiona, and Aleena Jones; one sister, Glyna Lile; one brother, Mike Fancher, both of Metcalfe County. Marilyn loved her gardens, family and lived in many places but settled in Independence. Marilyn was a music educator and production manager of a packaging plant. She also ran a Day Care for many years. She was a caring mom, a devoted wife, and was loved by her community. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2022, with burial to follow in the Cosby Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Winn Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022, and from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday. Condolences may be expressed online at www. winnfuneralhome.com.
Officer sentenced for shooting into fleeing car CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A suburban St.
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JEFFERSON CITY — The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri joined the fight Wednesday to torpedo a plan by Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft to block public funding for libraries if they offer books that might appeal to the sexual interests of minors.
By Karl Zinke karl.zinke@examiner.net The Blue Springs South boys and girls wrestling teams kicked off the 2022-23 season with a pair of wins Wednesday. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
What: Fort Osage Indians (11-2) vs. Francis Howell Vikings (13-0) for Class 5 football state championship When/Where: 7 p.m. today, Faurot Field, Columbia Radio: Vision Sports (1160 AM, 99.3 FM, 100.5 FM) Video: MSHSAA TV (www.mshsaa.tv) What’s at stake: Fort Osage is seeking its second state title and first since 2015. Francis Howell seeks its first football state title.
(Schedules subject to change) FRIDAY, DEC. 2 ECHL MINOR LEAGUE HOCKEY 7:05 p.m.