Obituary - Mary Ann Leyh

Mary Ann Leyh age 90 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Saturday, July 4, 2026 at her home in Harrisonville, Missouri. 

Cremation with no services scheduled. 

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available, courtesy DIckey Funeral Home.

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,

I am writing to express my concern regarding the low voter turnout in Missouri, particularly for the local elections held every April. and August. These elections frequently cover significant tax increases, yet turnout often averages only 11%. August 4th election will cover whether or not our votes will even continue with the power it should have. Are citizens really just going to give up our voting power? 

It is vital that we encourage more citizens to fulfill their civic duty by participating in these votes. Furthermore, with the upcoming election on August 4, 2026, it is important that voters are well-informed about the issues on the ballot.

To help clarify the decisions ahead, here's a brief summary below:

Amendment 1: Continues a sales tax for conservation, They have been receiving this sales tax for 42 years, however, many times we have voted on them getting other taxes. Its always one more tax, one more renewal, just a few pennies.  At some point citizens should ask when it will stop. They have been receiving this since 1984. Question WHY? There is always a reason for this tax, that tax, do they need it, because Americans do. Governments across the globe are getting Billions while our seniors are scraping pennies and vets can't get help. There is always a good reason put on paper for any tax, but somewhere it has to stop. if citizens vote NO, then they will have to trim the fat.

Amendment 2: Will open up our constitution to add changes on the elected position of assessors. This will delete the language from the Missouri constitution that exempts counties with populations between 600K and 700K from needing to elect the assessor in the county. The ONLY county that currently fits this is Jackson County. So if people vote YES, Jackson county will NEED TO START ALLOWING CITIZENS TO ELECT THEIR ASSESSOR.

Amendment 4: WILL REMOVE THE POPULAR VOTE AND LEAVE THE FINAL SAY TO ALL  ELECTIONS UP TO THE CITY PEOPLE. 

So we the people will no longer say what happens in Missouri, only Kansas City, ST Louis, Springfield, Sedalia and Columbia WILL DECIDE, EVERYTHING: just as many other states that have done this may put Missouri into resembling Oregon, Washington and California. As these states have done a lot to remove the individual from electing mostly common sense. So much of Missouri is NOT in the city and i don't want to trust city people to make my life decisions for me. If citizens vote NO, then we will still have our vote count.

Amendment 5; Claims to want to lower our taxes by raising the taxes on corporations. It doesn't tell people that Many small mom and pops are Limited Liability CORPORATIONS, these corporations are the places many Missourians like to shop. If they get hit with a higher tax, they will pass that down to the customer and BOOM, we will have to pay more for the cost of living, not just food, but any of the goods that we buy. So EVERY SMALL INCORPORATED BUSINESSES LIKE SANDYS, KOHENS, HERTZOG, MCBEES, ETC.

If Missouri raises taxes on corporations like NYC,CA and OR did, our companies (THAT KEEP US EMPLOYED), are likely to move to states that aren't jacking up their corporate taxes. I have NEVER SEEN THE STATE DELETE TAXES FOR INDIVIDUALS. I DON'T BELIEVE THEY WILL AND I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO PAY $20 FOR SINGLE SANDWICH. I believe people should require the state to LOWER ITS SPENDING , instead of raising taxes every time they want more money. Especially in light of all the money we have seen that has been stolen, sent over seas, pocketed instead of helping our citizens. Personally I don't see any need for all of our small corporations to have to cover expenses that politicians should just stop making. If the state of Missouri can not live with in their means of the Billions they already take in then CUT THE SPENDING. BALANCE A BUDGET LIKE EVERY MISSOURI CITIZEN HAS TO DO. So if we vote NO, It shows we want to keep our small mom and pop corporations in business with out raising prices.

This editorial isn't just a quick review of the AUGUST 4TH ELECTION.

It is more than that, it is letting citizens know 11% of Missouri ALWAYS RAISES TAXES, ADDS THINGS THAT MAKE US ASK WHY. GET OUT AND VOTE  EVERY APRIL, AUGUST NOVEMBER AND WHEN EVER THERE IS AN ELECTION.

WE AS CITIZENS ARE LOSING MORE ALL THE TIME BECAUSE WE LEAVE IT TO OTHER PEOPLE. THOSE PEOPLE ARE MAKING IT HARD ON THE REST OF US. PLEASE ALWAYS VOTE, ALWAYS BRING OTHERS, NEVER LEAVE IT UP TO SOMEONE ELSE.

My thoughts in this letter to the editor, Mrs. Coon

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What’s Up by LeRoy Cook

Hitting A Drone, A Building, and Almost A Runway

Now that summer has heated up, it’s the doldrums season for aviation activity. Few sport and recreation flights came and went last week, owing to the excessive heat and humidity. As we’ve always said, you can cool the plane’s occupants by climbing to a higher altitude, but the air-cooled engine will suffer if it doesn’t get airborne with sufficient airflow right away. I always wince when I see a fancy modern sky-barge running at a high idle sitting still on the ramp, pulling an air-conditioner while the pilot fiddles with setting up the radios and navigation system.

We observed several B-2 Spirit bombers leaving their signature noise imprint last weekend, and the sprayplanes were out everywhere, at Butler and surrounding airports, tending to crop needs. Former Butler airport manager and mechanic Tom Winters was over from California, MO, on Friday, visiting friends and acquaintances from his days here. 

If you’re up for a great Fly-in, the Tarkio, MO airport group is putting on its annual breakfast and show this coming Saturday, July 11th. Festivities begin at 0800 hours; Tarkio always puts on a well-staged event. 

In international flight news, a small two-seat sport airplane was flown into a 1700-foot skyscraper in Beijing, China, week before last, in an apparent suicide statement. The light Chinese-built plane caused little damage but rained debris down on bystanders below. Flights in the area are forbidden, and references to the incident were quickly scrubbed from Chinese media. Reportedly, all sport flying has been grounded throughout the country, no doubt a precaution against copy-cat actions.

In the U.S., a no-doubt last act of defiance was performed by the pilot commanding a Boeing 777 cargo-converted airliner on Wednesday, when he buzzed Horseshoe Bay Jet Center airport’s runway in Texas at less than a wingspan height. The big jet was on a predelivery positioning flight from Indiana to Dallas before being handed over to Qatar Airways; it was formerly operated in passenger service by Delta before undergoing conversion to a freighter. The miscreant will no doubt be rewarded with revocation of pilot credentials.

A JetBlue red-eye airliner coming in to New York’s Kennedy airport from Las Vegas last week reported taking a hit above the cockpit by a drone, flying at about 1000 feet. Reportedly, no damage was found and the plane was returned to service. No doubt the little drone didn’t fare so well.

Starting on September 3, the FAA is going to start making good on its threat to decommission Remote Communication Outlets, used by pilots to talk with Flight Service briefers to get weather and other routine information. Some 674 radio links will go away, nationwide, with 262 left in place due to objections raised, probably those in remote mountain areas where low altitude communication is sketchy. Use the RCOs while you can, like 122.4 at Clinton.

The question from last week asked “What’s the weight of a big cumulus cloud that’s one kilometer tall, thick and wide?” Counting the weight of the air at an average 10,000 feet, it’s 1.5 billion pounds, including the water droplets. For next week, tell us why the Beechcraft Model 17 of 1932 was nicknamed “the Staggerwing?” You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com.

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Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses

Ranza Inc to Anza Inc Str 21-40-31

Kiger, Heather to Walters, Andrea Lt 1 Bl 182 Town Company's Second Addn+

Engelhardt, Emery Boyd to Hoffman, Cory L Str 25-42-31 //Se

Robey, William H to Robey, James D Str 6-40-31 //Se

Robards, Brian A to Engelhardt, Emery Boyd Str 34-42-32 //Se

Coleman, Gayla Kyle Lynn to Ripp N-2 LLC Lt 45 Town Company's First Addn+

Kimminau, Curt A to Kimminau, Curt & Tracie Trust 05-21-2026 Str 22-42-32 //Se

Dustman, Stephanie to Kimminau, Curt &Tracie Trust 05-21-2026 Str 4-41-31 //Se

Hough, William A to Hough, William & Anita Trust 06-23-2026 Str 24-39-29 //Se

Sarcinelli, Marcy E to Gardino, David Bl 2 Couch's Addn

Long's Briarwood Inc to Wendleton, Ivan Str 21-40-31 //Ne

Blakesley, Michael Scott to Phillips, James A. Str 20-42-33 //Nw

Nieder, Pamela to Nieder, Pamela R. Trust 06-25-2026 Str 30-41-32

Swarnes, Leslie Shane to Nicholas, Lance Lt 12 Bl 1 Standish's Second Addn+

Koehn, Ryan Layne to Scroggs, Doyle Lance & Martha Deann Trust Lt 2 Bl 8 Thompsons Addn

Claiborne, Robert A Jr to Lorton, Terry M Str 28-42-29

Ours, Kyle (Succ Trustee) to Breiner, Zackery D Str 21-40-31 //Ne

Mott, Bernard J (Trustee) to Mott, Bernard J Lt 18 Bl 20 Rockville, Original Town Of+

Burch, Janet Rose Trust 04-26-1991 to Burch, Robert Wayne Str 31-41-31+

Burch, Janet Rose Trust 04-26-1991 to Mitchell, Ella Mae Str 36-41-32 //Se+

Burch, Janet Rose Trust 04-26-1991 to Neil, Linda Kay Str 13-41-32 //Nw+

Moore, Stephen Eric Trust 06-27-2012 to Powell, Ashley M Bl 10 Thompsons Addn+

Porter, Jessie to Porter, Jessie J Trust 06-22-2026 Str 19-40-30 //Ne

Porter, Jessie to Lonesome Valley Livestock LLC Str 19-40-30 //Ne

Moreland, Jack to Olsen, Deborah Lt 1 Bl 66 Rich Hill, Original Town Of+

Marriage license

Noteis, Daniel Earl and Noteis, Shari Kay

Tiller, Briar Steele and Blomquist, Jessica Nicole

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Bates County Court News

St v Malory Wince- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Kyle Shockley- excess window tint, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Cody McGuire- expired plates, fine $50.50

City of Adrian v Jacob Luper- expired plates, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Nicole Mauch- expired plates, fine $50.50

St v Amber Macapagal- no working horn, fine $200.00

St v Jamison Sawyer- speeding, fine $120.50

City of Butler v Charity Tate- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Creighton Thomas- expired plates, fine $50.50

St v Renzeivan Gurtiza- no working horn, fine $199.50

St v Rowdy Summerlin- DWI, SES, 5 years probation

St v Rowdy Summerlin- fail to drive on right half of roadway, fine $500.00

City of Butler v Charity Tate- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Cody Burch- defective equipment, fine $115.50

St v Tamara White- no working horn, fine $132.50

City of Butler v Joshua Holden- expired plates, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Dudley Clingman- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Jeremy Ratliff- shoplifting, fine $225.00

City of Butler v Joseph Herman- parking violation, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Jarren Melton- shoplifting, fine $225.00

St v Amanda George- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50

St v James Huey- speeding, fine $50.50

St v Stacie Jones- speeding, fine $50.50

St v Alfred Barnes- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Hannah Wood- speeding, fine $50.50

St v Jerry Bradley- no working horn, fine $94.00

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Weekly report from the Henry County Sheriff's Office

𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week:

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• 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Steven Caudill, age 36, of Osceola, was arrested at the Henry County Sheriff's Office on multiple Henry County felony warrants for Burglary – 2nd Degree, Stealing, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Resisting/Interfering with Arrest, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Shoplifting.

• 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝:

Deputy England conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Jeffery Gray, age 39, of Windsor, for Driving While Intoxicated.

• 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠:

Deputy Moree and Deputy Fisher conducted a follow-up investigation in the rural Calhoun area that resulted in the arrest of Tabitha Martinez, age 19, of the Clinton area, for trespassing and stealing. Martinez allegedly entered private property and stole mail.

• 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞:

Deputy Evans responded to a disturbance in the Blairstown area that resulted in the arrest of Jess Beaty, age 50, of Blairstown, for Harassment – 1st Degree. Beaty allegedly threatened to kill the homeowner while attempting to unlawfully enter the residence. Beaty was initially arrested on a 24-hour investigative hold. Within the 24-hour hold period, the Henry County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, under Prosecutor Gray, filed formal charges, and a Henry County warrant for Harassment – 1st Degree was issued and served.

• 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Terreuna Brown, age 24, of Memphis, Tennessee, was arrested at the Henry County Sheriff's Office on a Henry County felony warrant for Stealing.

• 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Chase Robinson, age 26, of Lowry City, was arrested at the Sheriff’s Office on a Henry County felony warrant for Domestic Assault.

• 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Deputy Hinkle conducted a warrant service in the Urich area that resulted in the arrest of Russell Manes, age 78, of Urich, on a Henry County warrant for Nuisance Violations.

• 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞:

Master Sergeant Logan, Deputy Moree, and Deputy Fisher conducted a follow-up investigation in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Holly Boyer, age 43, of Warsaw, for Burglary – 2nd Degree. Boyer allegedly entered the victim's residence and stole several items. Boyer was arrested on a 24-hour investigative hold. Within the 24-hour hold period, the Henry County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, under Prosecutor Gray, filed formal charges, and Henry County warrants were issued and served for Burglary – 2nd Degree and Tampering with a Victim.

• 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝:

Deputy Stevens and Deputy Napier conducted a vehicle check in the Montrose area that resulted in the arrest of Logan Swaters, age 29, of Montrose, for Driving While Intoxicated.

• 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Dustin Eldridge, age 40, of St. Peters, was arrested at the Sheriff’s Office on a Henry County warrant for Traffic Offenses.

• 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝/𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝:

Deputy England conducted a traffic stop in the rural Urich area that resulted in the arrest of Alyssa Morris, age 19, of Huntsville, for Driving While Suspended/Revoked.

• 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭, 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Sergeant Richardson and Deputy Saulters arrested Michael Burch, age 38, of Clinton, at the Henry County Courthouse on Henry County no-bond warrants for Burglary – 2nd Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Resisting Arrest, and Assault – 4th Degree. During the arrest, Burch allegedly resisted deputies and assaulted multiple law enforcement officers. Additional personnel from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and Clinton Police Department responded to assist. Burch also allegedly damaged a patrol vehicle and department equipment. As a result, Burch was additionally arrested for Resisting Arrest, Assault on Law Enforcement, and Property Damage.

• 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Jeremiah Evans, age 40, of Cole Camp, was arrested at the Sheriff’s Office on a Henry County felony warrant for Non-Support.

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All individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The above arrests are allegations at this time.

For additional information or to provide tips, contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (660) 885-5587.

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