Stories from Tuesday, May 17, 2016

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John David Thompson, 45, of Kansas City, died May 14, 2016, at his home. Born Aug. 19, 1970, in Kansas City, he is the son of the late Jerry Dean Thompson and Carol Sue Crane Thompson, who survives. His parents were raised in Slater. Memorial arrangements are pending...

A multi-year film project partially taking place in Arrow Rock began approaching its conclusion Sunday and Monday, May 15-16. Filming on "The American Artist," a biographical documentary and docudrama about famed artist and politician George Caleb Bingham, continued in the historic village both days. ...

The Saline County Commission met in regular session for a brief meeting Tuesday, May 17. On the list of items, the commission approved the previous meeting minutes as well as authorized a transfer of funds to support the Saline County Historical Preservation Commission and the CAMP program that came to town a few weeks back...

One man faces pending charges following a gun-related incident at a funeral Friday, May 13, according to a representative of the Sweet Springs Police Department. The incident report states two officers responded to the cemetery after receiving a call that there had been a physical altercation at a funeral. ...

It's that time of year when high school seniors take their place in the world outside the halls of school, and Friday evening, May 16, the graduating class of 2016 at Sweet Springs did the same surrounded by family and friends. The evening began with the processional, graduates taking their place at the front of the gym as Superintendent Donna Wright opened the ceremony with a few remarks...

Thomas P. "Brad" Bradley, 58, of Vero Beach, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at Ridge Park Cemetery in Marshall, officiated by the Rev. Sandy Nenadal . Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com...

Mabel Irene Shikles, age 83, of Marshall, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Irene was born Aug. 9, 1932 in Independence, the daughter of John H. Mette and Mabel C. Bomhake Mette. As a young person, Irene developed a genuine love and compassion for all living things, especially her family, children and animals...

Tessa Ann Walter Phillips, 37, of Marshall, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at her home. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall. Memorials are suggested to family choice and an online guestbook is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...