Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Obituary - Douglas Grant Spinning

Douglas Grant Spinning age 52 of Garden City, Missouri departed this life Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Cremation with a Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available.

Rutherford signs to play Baseball at Rockhurst University

Louisburg Kansas senior Meade Rutherford made it official today as he signed his letter of intent to join the Rockhurst University baseball program next year. Rutherford was a member of the starting rotation that helped Louisburg to a state tournament appearance and was an honorable mention all-league selection last season. Congrats Meade and best of luck at Rockhurst!
 

Butler Bears Varsity Basketball competes in Clinton Jamboree

On Wednesday evening the Butler Bears Varsity Basketball team competed well at the Clinton Cardinal Basketball Jamboree.

The Bears who won a district championship last year in Adrian and finished with a 21-7 record lost two amazing seniors in Dylan Davidson and Carter Trumbore.

Butler will be coached this year by head coach Will Burch and assistance coach Bryce Triebel. The Bears will be led by the seniors Kaleb Mallatt, Dylan Triebel, Chase Payne and Jarren Shouse.

Butler will start the season on November 26th at home against the Stockton Tigers. Please come out and support this team if you can. Enjoy some photos tonight from the Clinton Jamboree below:






Cass County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam!

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn citizens about scams involving cryptocurrency or gift cards to pay fines, fees, or bonds for warrants.

No government agency, including the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and Courts, will ever call and ask for cryptocurrency or gift cards or any unconventional methods for legal matters such as fines, warrants, or court fees. 

Cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible once confirmed, and once money is sent, it cannot be recovered—scammers know this and use it to their advantage. We will never demand payment through gift cards, cryptocurrency, or any unconventional methods for legal matters. If you receive such a request, it is a scam.

If you suspect this type of fraudulent activity, do not engage or provide any personal information. Report it immediately to our office or local law enforcement. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from these scams.

Obituary - Caroyln Louise Brown

Caroyln Louise Brown age 83 of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away, Saturday, November 16th, 2024 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00-3:00 PM at the Olde Crow Winery in Clinton, Missouri on Friday, November 22, 2024. Memorial contributions can be made to the Door of Hope and may be left in care of the funeral home.

She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support and love in abundance. Carolyn was born on March 18, 1941, to Clayton and Martha (Leiber) Neuenschwander in rural Deepwater.

Carolyn was very active in 4H where she excelled in home furnishings, food preservation, food preparation, dairy cow and calf. Her pride and joy were her herd of five Brown Swiss. Carolyn graduated from Clinton High School in 1958. During high school Carolyn dated Eddie Brown and they would marry October 18, 1959. Throughout her life Carolyn enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, canning, cooking, crafts and bird watching.

Preceding Carolyn in death were her parents Clayton and Martha, her brothers, Robert “Bob” and Clarence Neuenschwander, sister Mildred “Berniece” Martin, Daughter-in-laws Melody Brown, Wylie Brown and grandson Chad Nicholas Brown.

Survivors include her seven children: James “Danny” Brown, Kevin Brown, Chris Brown, Jodi Brown, Jill Brown, Brad Brown and Bryan Brown; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

Arrest made in Barton County

On November 6th, 2024, the Barton County Sheriff's Office found a vehicle around NW 176th LN and NW 34th believed to be stolen from Crawford County. Deputies investigated the suspicious vehicle and discovered it was confirmed stolen from Crawford County. 

As Deputies continued their investigation, they discovered the vehicle was used in a theft, where it was later reported, approximately 80 solar panels were stolen along with other items as well. Between the vehicle, solar panels, and other items the estimated value totaled approximately $40,000. Deputies were able to find the owner of the items and will be released later once the investigation is complete.

Based on the information received and the recovery of the stolen items listed above, Sgt. Luce with the Barton County Sheriff's Office applied for three separate search warrants for three different properties that were believed to be involved in the recent thefts. It was also learned there were other items stolen from the theft believed to be on these properties.

On November 11th, 2024 (Veterans Day), the Barton County Prosecutor assisted the Sheriff’s Office by filing the search warrants. On the same day, Judge Nichols granted the search warrants, and they were executed on the same day and into the night.

Deputies first went to a residence on 33rd RD in Burgess, MO, where Mackenzie Jenkins (32) resides. Once on scene Jenkins attempted to escape by exiting the window of the camper he was living in. This was no match for our deputies as they greeted him outside and took him into custody without incident. Deputies began searching the location and were able to locate numerous stolen items. These items were seized and placed into evidence. Jenkins was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail.

Deputies then moved to a residence across the road on NW 176th Ln Burgess, MO. Deputies found more stolen items reported with Barton County and other agencies. Deputies seized the items and placed them into evidence. Between the items at Jenkins and the additional properties, the estimated value was about $50,000.

While on scene of the search warrant being executed on NW176th Ln, a dark colored F-150 pulled on to the property and a male exited the passenger side of the vehicle. Deputies recognized the male as Christopher Martinez (47). 

Due to the search warrant that covers late arriving guests, Martinez was detained at that time. The driver identified as Timothy Adams (29), who was driving, was also detained. After a quick search of the license plate and VIN of the truck it was determined the vehicle was stolen out of Joplin, Mo on November 10th, 2024. Adams was arrested at that time. 

Deputies searched the vehicle and located two firearms with one being confirmed stolen. The Stolen pistol was part of a burglary/theft in Oklahoma where 160+ guns were stolen.

All three subjects were arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail for processing and were placed on a 24hr Hold for Investigation.

On November 12th, 2024, Prosecuting Attorney Mike Smalley filed the following charges on Mackenzie Jenkins, Christopher Martinez, and Timothy Adams:

Mackenzie Jenkins: Receiving Stolen Property and Tampering with Motor Vehicle 1st.

Christopher Martinez: Receiving Stolen Property and Unlawful possession of firearm.

Timothy Adams: Tampering with Motor Vehicle 1st. and Unlawful Possession of Firearm.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.


Obituary - Carey "CR" Hill

Carey “CR” Hill died at his home in Harrisonville, MO. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 75 with his wife of 35 years, Sandy, by his side. Carey was born to Hewett Lee Hill and Clara Evelyn Hill on September 10, 1949 in North Platte, Nebraska. He grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1967. After graduation, Carey helped to build I-80 before enlisting in the Navy.

Carey served in the United States Navy as an aviation mechanic for the E-2 Hawkeye and the C-2 Greyhound. His Navy adventure took him to Tennessee for training and to aviation squadrons in Jacksonville, Florida and San Diego, California before heading overseas to Japan, where he fell in love with the country and its people. Once in Asia, he deployed to Vietnam and was injured in Da Nang in a non-combat incident, ending his service. He was once aboard an E-2 Hawkeye for a check-flight, when the aircraft malfunctioned and flipped upside down. He thought that was fun, not understanding that the Hawkeye is not cleared for inverted flight, and that he was onboard for the only known incident of that happening. He earned a National Defense Service Medal and – much to the surprise of the people that knew him best at that time – a Good Conduct Medal.

In 1971, Carey married Nancy (Morse) Reifschneider, with whom he had two children, Jason and Dana. In 1989, he remarried Sandy (Cranford) Hill, who brought three children from a previous marriage: Chris, Lacey, and Haylie. Together, Carey and Sandy blended their families and embarked on a journey that spanned over three decades, creating countless memories along the way.

Carey’s outward friendliness was perhaps his most defining characteristic. He loved to meet every kind of person and share stories and laughter. Many summer evenings were spent on his patio with his wife, neighbors, and a cocktail.

Carey was preceded in death by his father, Hewett Lee Hill; his mother, Clara Evelyn Hill; and his stepmother, Altha Hill. He was also preceded by his two sisters, Muriel Cain and LaVeda Adams, and his brother, Darrel Hill. Carey is survived by his two sisters, Sandra Johnson and Cheryl Wendt.

Those who will miss him dearly include his five children: Jason (Angie) Hill of Belton, Missouri; Dana (Walt) Morgan of Boulder, Colorado; Chris (Angie) Lewis of North Platte, Nebraska; Lacey Lewis of Kearney, Nebraska; and Haylie Lewis of Weeping Water, Nebraska. Carey was also a beloved grandfather to 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

It goes without saying that Carey’s wife, Sandy, will miss him the most. She stood by his side through both the good times and the difficult ones. Sandy is an incredibly generous woman who lovingly cared for Carey, both emotionally and physically, especially in his later years. Her devotion and selflessness over the years are deeply appreciated, and we are all forever grateful for the love and care she gave him.

Services will be held at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska, on Monday, November 25, at 11:30 AM, with burial at Fort McPherson National Cemetery to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association in Carey's memory.

Obituary for Carey CR Hill at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home

Local arrangements under the direction of Dickey Funeral Home.

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