Obituary - Patty Jo Elder

Patty Jo Elder, age 86, of Appleton City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by love. She lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a deep sense of responsibility.

Patty was born on October 1, 1939, in Appleton City to Leroy and Faye Gregg. She carried with her strong pride in doing things the right way, a value that guided her throughout her life and left a lasting impression on those who knew her. She spent her entire life in Appleton City and Montrose, Missouri, building deep roots in the community she loved.
She married the love of her life, Jim Elder, in 1956. Together they built a strong and loving home grounded in faith and family, raising two daughters, Tricia Lee and Tamberla Faye.
Patty was spunky, opinionated, and expected the very best from herself and others. She owned and operated her own beauty shop for 18 years, faithfully serving her clients and forming lasting friendships. Later, she and Jim opened Elder RV Sales and Accessories, building a successful business together and continuing their shared work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit.
She was a devoted Christian and longtime member of Holy Trinity Church of Appleton City. Her faith remained a steady foundation throughout her life.
Patty was a wonderful cook who found joy in preparing large meals for family gatherings and celebrations, making sure no one ever left her table hungry. She loved gardening, especially tending to her flowers, and enjoyed shopping and spending time with those she loved most.
Patty and Jim shared a love of travel and explored extensively over the years, often bringing their grandchildren along to create lasting memories. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were among her greatest joys, and she took pride in watching her family grow.
Patty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jim Elder; her parents, Leroy and Faye Gregg; her sister, Marvine; and her son-in-law, Jeff Cook.
Patty is survived by her daughters, Tricia Evans and her husband, Mark Evans; and Tamberla “Tami” Cook; her grandchildren, Tyler Evans and his wife, Katie Evans (and their son, Asher Evans), Brit Kenny and her husband, Nick Kenny (and their children, Aubrey and Bowen), and Cassidy Biship and her husband, Zech Biship; along with extended family and dear friends who will forever cherish her strength, warmth, and unwavering love.
A graveside service will be held at the Appleton City Cemetery on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Church of Appleton City. (Formerly United Methodist Church)
Her legacy of hard work, high standards, and devotion to family will continue to live on in each of them.

Obituary - Jake Lee Jacobs

Jake Lee Jacobs age 16 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by love and family. 

Cremation with a celebration of life are pending and will be posted once that information becomes available. 

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

Obituary - Earline Jones

A Celebration of Life Service for Earline Jones of Independence, Missouri will be 10 a.m., February 21, 2026 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. No visitation.  Inurnment in Virginia Cemetery, Virginia, Missouri.  Contributions to the American Cancer Society.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Earline Jones, age 90 of Independence, Missouri formerly of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at her home.  She was born August 17, 1935 to Charles Edward and Emma Marie Woods Brown in Kansas City, Missouri.

Earline is survived by three children, Debra Brogoto and husband Mike of Independence, Missouri, Charlie Jones and wife Robin of Butler, Missouri and Kim Smith and husband Troy of Oregon; 39 grand and great-grandchildren including Danny Jones, Amy Sause, Chuck Nabb, Cathy Smedley, Jennifer Russell, Ashley Jacobs, CJ Jones (Jackie), Amanda Carriker, Adam Jones, Kara and Kayla.  Earline was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Jones; two daughters, Barbara Beene and Shelly Mitchell; and one grandson, Colton Sause.

Help sought in passing of local man

92.1 is going to bat for a local lifelong family from Butler. Mitch Grainger, the son of the late Harold Grainger and wife Barbara Grainger of Butler, passed away on February 9th.

The unexpected death has brought financial strain due to funeral expenses. Mitch was a 1977 graduate of Butler High School and was presently residing in Foley, Alabama.

The Grainger Family was a member of the Butler Assembly of God Church, and at one time, owned and operated the Local Montgomery Ward Store in Butler. Mitch was known for his career as a crop duster for local farmers in the Bates County Area.

A love fund for funeral expenses has been set up at Adrian Bank. If friends, organizations, churches, or alumni would like to help with the expense of returning Mitch to his birthplace, donations in any amount will be appreciated.

Those making donations to the Mitch Grainger Love Fund may do so by dropping off cash or checks made payable to Barbara Grainger in care of The Mitch Grainger Love Fund.

Your donations will be accepted at any one of the 3 Adrian Bank Locations. Thank you in advance for your donations.

This public service message is a courtesy of 92.1 Radio Station Staff.

Weekly report from the Henry County Sheriff's Office

𝑯𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒇’𝒔 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆

𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒍𝒚 𝑨𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕

𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔: February 06, 2026 through February 12, 2026

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

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• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟎𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Deputy Murphy conducted a warrant service in the Urich area that resulted in the arrest of Gerald Heistand, age 66, of Urich, on a Cass County warrant for failure to register as a sex offender. Custody of Heistand was transferred to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and he was transported to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟎𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Master Sergeant Logan, Sergeant Brandt, and Detective Stutzman conducted a warrant service in the Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Jeremy Jones, age 41, of Clinton, on two Henry County felony warrants for possession of a controlled substance.

• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟎𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭:

Deputy Moree and Deputy England responded to a report of a physical domestic disturbance in progress in the Clinton area. Upon arrival, the suspect, Christopher Bushman, age 62, of Clinton, attempted to flee the scene on foot. Bushman was taken into custody and placed on a 24-hour investigative hold for domestic assault 2nd degree, endangering the welfare of a child, and resisting arrest. The investigation revealed that Bushman allegedly grabbed the victim by the hair, slammed her head into a kitchen counter, and strangled her to the point that she nearly lost consciousness. A juvenile child was present inside the residence during the altercation. Within a 24-hour period, the Henry County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed formal charges, and a warrant was issued for domestic assault 2nd degree, endangering the welfare of a child, and felony resisting arrest.

• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟎𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝, 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚:

Deputy Hysom conducted a traffic stop in the rural Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Connie Fenske, age 46, of Clinton, for driving while revoked. Sergeant Brandt responded to the scene with K9 Elenore and conducted a free-air sniff of the vehicle. K9 Elenore positively alerted on the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted, during which suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located. Fenske was additionally arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sergeant Brandt used a Sheriff’s Office 1064 Defender, which is designed to identify suspected narcotics, and the substance tested positive for methamphetamine.

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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.

Harrisonville recognizes employee accomplishments during annual dinner

 

CELEBRATING 2025

Back in January, the City of Harrisonville held our annual Employee Recognition Dinner.

Nearly 180 current & former employees and their families attended the event and celebrated as Mayor Mike Zaring & City Administrator Brad Ratliff honored our annual award winners, recognized retired employees and highlighted those who reached major service milestones in 2025.

Here's a rundown of this year's award winners:

Employee of the Year: Kenny Hall - Combined Water & Sanitary Sewer Supervisor

Steven P. Rauscher Leadership Award: Rusty Sullivan - Fire Chief

Department of the Year: Public Works

Congratulations to all those who were honored and thank you for your continued service to our City

Rich Hill FFA members to be honored next month

 

Congratulations to Rich Hill FFA Area Proficiency recipients

The top 3 recipients will be honored at the Area 7 Banquet on March 19th and all Area Winners will compete at the state level and will be honored on stage at the State FFA Convention in April!

Whirlwind Jackson Kash signs with College of the Ozarks

 

Huge congratulations to Jackson Kash on signing his National Letter of Intent to continue his education and play baseball at College of the Ozarks!

Also, a big thank you to all of the family, friends and teammates that attended the signing event today.

We’re proud of all your hard work and can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings. Go Bobcats!