Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Weekly report from the Henry County Sheriff's Office

𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞
𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week:
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• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐖𝐈:
Deputy Murphy conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Wyatt Gemes, age 19, of Knob Noster, for driving while intoxicated and possession of liquor by a minor.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞:
Deputy McQueen conducted a follow-up investigation in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Anjelica Lawson, age 36, of Windsor, for property damage. Lawson allegedly broke the victim’s phone during a disturbance.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞:
Deputy Harms conducted a follow-up investigation in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Ellis Tuter, age 50, of Blairstown, for tampering with a motor vehicle. Tuter allegedly opened the hood of the victim’s vehicle and began stealing parts.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:
MSgt. Logan, Sgt. Richardson, Detective Baker, and Deputy Murphy responded to the Blairstown area regarding a disturbance involving a firearm. The investigation led to the arrest of Donna Cutler, age 66, of Blairstown, for assault in the 1st degree, unlawful use of a weapon, and endangering the welfare of a child. Cutler allegedly fired multiple shots at the victim while intoxicated. Children were present during the incident; however, no one was injured.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
William Masenthin, age 25, of Harrisonville was arrested at the Sheriff’s Office on a Henry County warrant for traffic offenses.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐖𝐈:
Deputy Stevens conducted a traffic stop in the rural Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Tyler Cramer, age 23, of Leeton, for driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended/revoked, and failure to comply with ignition interlock device requirements.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞:
Sergeant Brandt responded to a verbal domestic disturbance in progress. The investigation led to the arrest of Erin Konopasek, age 34, of Clinton, for trespassing and endangering the welfare of a child in the 2nd degree. Konopasek allegedly used her vehicle to block a garage door from closing and struck another vehicle in the process. Both vehicles had children inside at the time of the incident.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Captain Bilbruck and Detective Baker conducted a warrant service with Johnson County Detectives in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Tyler Cramer, age 23, of Leeton, on a Johnson County felony warrant for driving while revoked. Custody of Cramer was transferred to Johnson County Detectives.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝/𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝:
Deputy Hysom conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Joseph Sanders, age 68, of Windsor, for driving while suspended/revoked.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Heather Pfleiderer, age 29, of Clinton was arrested at the Sheriff’s Office on a Cass County warrant for traffic offenses.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞:
Sheriff Brown, Captain Hills, MSgt. Logan, and Detective Baker conducted follow-up investigations at Poague Wildlife Area. Michael Gregory, age 43, of Creighton, was arrested for trespassing in the 1st degree in one investigation and trespassing in the 2nd degree in a separate investigation. Gregory allegedly entered the property of two separate victims without consent.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Sergeant Richardson arrested Cameron Quinlin, age 33, of El Dorado Springs, at the courthouse on a Henry County warrant for statutory rape in the 2nd degree. Quinlin was found guilty at trial, his bond was revoked, and he was taken into custody on the original warrant.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Brionna Thrasher, age 31, of Warrensburg was arrested at the Sheriff’s Office on a Henry County warrant for Violation of a protection order, property damage 2nd degree and resisting with arrest.
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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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Notice regarding resurfacing of 2 highway near Harrisonville


BEGINNING TODAY: MoDOT has begun their project to resurface MO-2 Highway.
This project will use a pilot car, as they work on one lane at a time.
The work will start at S Commercial Street and move east to MO-ZZ Highway.
Please use caution when traveling in this area, follow the signs and directions of the construction crew and look for alternate routes where possible.


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Obituary - Edward Lee Umphenour

Edward Lee Umphenour, 82 of Pleasanton, KS passed away on April 26, 2026.

Edward Lee was a man with a recognizable voice and has been referred to as the voice of Linn County. He was born to Edward and Katherine Dunavan Umphenour on Oct. 5, 1943 at their rural home in Pleasanton, Ks. He was the oldest of 7 children. Edward Lee went to a country school, Green Valley, through the 8th grade. He then attended high school in Pleasanton where he graduated in 1961. Following high school Edward Lee attended Kansas School of Business where he received an associates degree. 

Upon graduation, Ed married Judy Delahay, in March of 1963. They moved to Montana where he worked security for Boeing in the missile silos. He moved the family back to Kansas after his younger brother Wayne passed away in a horse racing accident. Though Ed later divorced Judy, from that marriage came two daughters, Laura Umphenour and Julie Cooney (Jason). In 1980, Ed married Jeannie Reed. She brought to the marriage 2 daughters, Kelly Loganbill (Chuck) and Stacy Brockus-Reagan. In 1981, they welcomed their first child together, Jed Wayne Umphenour (Natalie). Bret Alan Umphenour (Kim) came along later in 1983. Edward Lee was known for his magnifying voice all over the country. He has been known to announce horse shows, rodeos, tractor pulls, parades and many other things. Many trips were taken across the country traveling to various states for him to announce tractor pulls. He was a member of the Kansas Tractor Pullers Association (KTPA) as well as the National Tractor Pullers Assn (NTPA) for most of his adult life. His voice was known over many states for his quick words and entertaining stories. Every performance ended with his signature closing of “drive safely on the way home, the life you save might be mine.” 

Another passion of Edward Lee’s was the Linn County Fair Association. He served as a member of the board for over 50 years and was currently serving as an honorary member on the board. He was inducted into the Kansas Fairboard Hall of Fame in 2018 and served as a delegate for Linn County for the Kansas Fairs and Festivals for many years. Edward Lee passed away surrounded by family on Sunday April 26, 2026 in Ft. Scott, Kansas. His laughter, old stories, and love will be missed by all who had the opportunity to experience them. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Katherine, his brother Wayne, sister Deanna and brother in law Dewayne Fuhrman. He is survived by his wife Jeannie of the home, children, and siblings Gary (Sheilah) Umphenour, Randy (Robin) Umphenour, Kevin (Debi) Umphenour, Kristie (Paul) McKee, twelve grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many nieces & nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, May 1 at the Pleasanton Christian Church. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, April 30 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton, Kansas. Burial will be in the Littell Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Linn County Fair Tractor Pull and may be sent in care of the funeral home to Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

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Obituary - Melissa Brown

Melissa Alice Brown, 48, of Nevada, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Additional family information and service information will be announced at a later date, courtesy Ferry Funeral Home.



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Obituary - Elva Kay Werling

E."Kay" Schenker Werling passed away April 23, 2026 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission. Kay was born at home at Rockville Mo on June 5, 1943 to Cecil Schenker and Katherine Wainwright Schenker. Kay had 1sister, Charlotte, and 3 brothers, Billie, Wayne and Rex. Kay was united in marriage to John Werling. To this marriage her son, Bryan Paul Werling was born. Bryan was her pride and joy. Kay graduated from Rich Hill High School. She had a successful career in real estate in the Kansas City area. She also did some modeling. She lived most of her life in the Independence and Raytown Mo area. She loved her family very much. One of her favorite things was to travel and dine at exclusive restaurants. She was a very elegant lady and our fashionista. She was a sports fan especially baseball and football. She was a gifted story teller. We wish we had written down all her stories. She was always there for anyone who needed her. Survivors are, her son, Bryan Werling, 2 sister-In-laws Lois Schenker, and Starr Hamilton. Many nieces and nephews. Many great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. And many cousins. She will be dearly missed, but is now in the arms of the Lord.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 28 at the Heuser Funeral Home. Interment will be held at the Prairie City Lutheran Cemetery.

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Obituary - Wanda Rae Garrigus

Wanda Rae Garrigus, 69, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with a visitation beginning at 4:00 PM.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available, courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home.

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Swan solar project meet and greet held last night


Clearway Energy held a public meet and greet on Monday evening at the Miami R-1 school to answer questions and provide information regarding the 650 megawatt solar farm known as the Swan Energy Center that will begin construction in July and located just south of Amsterdam, Mo. 

Find additional information from Clearway here https://www.swanenergycenter.com/


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Navigation to The Wall That Heals in Butler, MO


LOCATION OF THE WALL THAT HEALS
Navigate to the Bates County Memorial Hospital 615 W Nursery St, Butler, MO 64730 and look for signs at entrance on Nursery street

Taps will be played at 8:30 pm each day. 

April 29, 2026
The Wall That Heals will be open 24 hours a day. Contact Jami Page at 660-424-4215 for information on guided tours

April 30
The Welcome Home ceremony will be held beginning at 10 am. Come early!

May 1
The Bringing Light to Agent Orange Awareness Ceremony will be held at 8:30 pm with orange lighting to honor our victims of Agent Orange

May 2
A Quilts of Valor ceremony will be held at 3 pm

May 3
The closing ceremony will be held at 1:45 p.m.

The Wall will close for visitors at 2:00 p.m.

If you would like to volunteer or have other questions please contact Marsha Youngblood at 816-716-9217, John Gray at 816-547-4797 or Jami Page at 660-424-4215



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