Death Investigation In Rural Miami County Kansas

At 2:58 a.m. on December 4, 2024, emergency personnel responded to a death investigation in the 22800 block of Lewis Drive, located in rural Miami County.

While on scene, additional resources were requested to assist with the investigation. Tragically, one juvenile was pronounced deceased at the scene, while another juvenile was taken into custody.

The scene is still active and the investigation is ongoing. No further details are available at this time.

Butler Varsity Lady Bears fall to the Stover Lady Bulldogs tonight in the Clinton Tournament

The Butler Varsity Lady Bears fell short tonight to the Stover Lady Bulldogs 56-36 in the second round of the Clinton Tournament.

Sophomore Kylee Dubray led the Lady Bears in scoring with 18 points and Sophomore Kadyn Cook added 9 points.

The Lady Bears will be back in action on Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. against either Clinton or Smith-Cotton. Enjoy some photos from the game below:

Clinton Police Department looking for wanted man

The Clinton Missouri Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating a wanted person. Matthew Ramirez, age 31, has a felony warrant for Sexual Assault - Sexual Sodomy. He has evaded capture since January of this year. 

Recent information places him back in the Clinton, MO area, but he has been known to flee and conceal himself in the Kansas City area as well. 

We ask that anyone with information as to his whereabouts contact the police immediately. He is known to be violent/ display violent tendencies, so please do not try to confront or detain this individual. Attached to this post are photos of the individual for reference.

Obituary - Christopher Booyer

Christopher Matthew Booyer, age 46, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at his home in Warsaw, Missouri. A memorial service will be later announced and held where family and friends are invited to come together to honor Chris’s memory. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Christopher Booyer Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home, or the family asks that you consider making a donation to the GoFundMe account set up in memory of Christopher Matthew Booyer. May Chris’s memory live on in our hearts, and may he find eternal rest and peace.

Chris is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Robert Booyer and Debra Booyer. Survivors include his siblings, Michal Booyer of Concordia, Missouri, and Heather Schwartz of Calhoun, Missouri with whom he shared countless memories. Christopher was also survived by his two children, Brittany Booyer of Calhoun, Missouri, and Jordan Wilson of Adrian, Missouri. He was a cherished grandfather to three grandchildren; Ravin Booyer, Kenedy Wheeler, and Avery Booyer, as well as countless family and friends. Chris leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever endure in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know him.

Throughout his like, Chris was known for his boundless compassion and unwavering support for those who knew him. He had a gift for making every person he encountered feel valued and cared for, always ready to lend a heling hand or offer a comforting word.

Chris was an adventurous spirit, always seeking new experiences and exploring the beauty of life. Those who knew him will remember his infectious laughter, his kindness, and his ability to uplift everyone around him. He was a true friend and will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.

Chris’s light will live on through the lives he touched and the memories shared. In this time of sorrow, we celebrate his life and the indelible mark he’s left on our hearts.

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

Obituary - Velma L. McCoy

Velma L. McCoy, 88, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.

Velma was born May 22, 1936 in Independence, MO, a daughter of Dean Lee and Thelma (Smith) Fishback. She was united in marriage to Lorenzo “Mac” McCoy on June 14, 1958 at Velma’s parents’ home in Fristoe, MO.

Velma and Mac moved to Harrisonville in 1971, and owned and operated the Wagon Wheel Restaurant and the Halfway Truck Stop before their retirement. Velma was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harrisonville.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Mac, on January 8, 2019. She is survived by three daughters: Sonya Wendler (Mark), Ava, MO, Shelley Ederer, Lee’s Summit, MO, and Dowlene Wise (Mark), Cleveland, MO; a sister, Carolyn Johnson (Keigh), Lincoln, MO; nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12:30pm on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Butler JH Lady Bears Basketball A Team gets win tonight over Clinton

The Butler JH Lady Bears Basketball A Team competed tonight against the Clinton Cardinals and were able to come out with a 24-17 win to move to 6-1 on the season. 

The Lady Bears were led in scoring in this game by Kiersten Dubray who had 13 points and Braelynn Isaacson added 8 points to help the team secure the win.

Butler will be back in action tomorrow night as they hit the road to take on the El Dorado Springs Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m.! Best of luck Lady Bears! Enjoy some photos from the game tonight below:

Butler JH Basketball falls short tonight against Clinton

The Butler Bears JH Boys Basketball A-Team hosted a very tough Clinton Cardinals Team this evening and came up short by the final score of 49-33.

Butler was led in scoring by 8th grader Kyson King who had 14 points for the Bears. The Butler JH Boys B Team also fell to the Cardinals with a final score 31-16.

The Bears will be on the road December 9th as they travel to take on rival the Adrian Blackhawks. Best of luck Bears!!! Enjoy some photos from tonight's game below:

Obituary - Robert Garrison

Robert “Bob” Frederick Garrison, of Nevada, MO, passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 82. He was born on September 1, 1942, in Goodland, KS to Robert and Dorothy (Williams) Garrison. After graduating from high school, he served his country in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964. He married Kathryn Irene Coady and together they raised three children. 

After working many years as a maintenance supervisor, he retired from Peerless Products, in Fort Scott, KS. Bob enjoyed outdoor activities, including camping, hunting and fishing. He had worked for the Monroe County Iowa Volunteer Fire Department and was of the Catholic faith.

Bob leaved behind two sons, Kevin Garrison and his wife Stacy, Muscatine, IA, Chris Garrison and his wife Tiffany, Moundville, MO; one daughter Kelly Garrison and her partner Cody, Nevada, MO; grandchildren, Mae, Adriana, Aleister, Kye, Atheanah, Brock, Kevin, Ryker and Fallon. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Kathryn and a sister Mary Jane Garrison.

The family will have a private graveside service.