Kansas City man arrested on warrants in Vernon County

On 8/31/18 around 2:08pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County arrested 52 year old Billy Walker Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri.

Mr. Walker was arrested for 1.) Probation Violation- Felony Jackson County Warrant 2.) Vernon County Sheriff's Office Warrant - Passing Bad Checks.

Billy Walker Jr. was booked into the Vernon County Jail and is currently being held on no bond.


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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 - Jordan D. Banks

Jordan D. Banks

Jordan D. Banks, age 13, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Children’s Mercy Medical Center.

A Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow on September 5, 2018 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 West Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri. After the Funeral Service a Burial will be held at the Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri.

A Memorial Contribution may be given to the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Children’s Mercy, 2502 Cherry St. Kansas City, Missouri 64108. (http://www.rmhckc.org).

Missouri State High School Football Week 2 Scores:

*Note the Butler Bears play tomorrow at 1pm at William Chrisman High School located at 1223 N. Noland Road Independence, MO against the Van Horn Falcons.

Week 2 Scores:
Archie 14 , Cass Midway 21
Adrian 56, Liberal 0
Affton 28, DuBourg 12
Appleton City 41, Drexel 16
Ash Grove 26, Stockton 14

Blair Oaks 48, Oak Grove 0
Bolivar 20, Mtn View Liberty 14
Boonville 20, Holden 14
Cabool 42, Chaffee 0
Camdenton 44, Parkview 6
Cameron 24, East (KC) 8
Carthage 42, Carl Junction 18
Cassville 34, Springfield Catholic 7
Clayton 30, University City 6
Cole Camp 21, Windsor 0
Crest Ridge 54, Santa Fe 22
Dexter 28, Salem 20
East Buchanan 46, Bishop LeBlond 12
Eldon 46, Owensville 6
Eldorado Springs 43, Sherwood 0
Eureka 20, Timberland 13
Excelsior Springs 35, Benton 7
Fair Grove 34, Skyline 6
Fox 37, Lindbergh 7
Fredericktown 26, Herculaneum 12
Grandview 20, Grain Valley 30
Greenfield 80, Osceola 20
Hayti 70, Charleston 8
Hazelwood Central 28, Webster Groves 6
Hazelwood West 46, Soldan 6
Hillcrest 32, Glendale 27
Houston 61, Cuba 22
Jackson 35, Parkway North 0
Jasper 50, Rich Hill 6
Jefferson (Festus) 57, Roosevelt 19
Jefferson City 30, Hannibal 27
John Burroughs 41, Brentwood 12
Kelly 31, Crystal City 0
Kickapoo 25, Waynesville 22
Kirkwood 37, Francis Howell 28
Knob Noster 44, Warsaw 40
Ladue 14, St. Louis University 6
Lafayette (St. Joe) 20, Center 13
Lawson 35, Lafayette County 0
Lamar 51, Hollister 6
Lebanon 59, Central (Springfield) 0

Lees Summit 27, Belton 22

Lee's Summit North 41, Central (St. Joe) 7
LIft for Life 76, Confluence 0
Lighthouse Christian 54, Forsyth 13
Lutheran South 29, St. Mary's 28
Marquette 33, Parkway Central 0
Marshfield 31, Monett 23
Maryville 36, Harrisonville 0
McCluer North 7, Sikeston 0
McDonald County 21, Rogersville 13
Mexico 22, California 15
Mid Buchanan 49, Maysville 6
Milan 21, Mark Twain 0
Miller 55, Pleasant Hope 14
Monroe City 8, Brookfield 0
Mount Vernon 48, Nevada 16
Neosho 20, Branson 7
Nixa 17, Republic 13
North Callaway 35, Tipton 12
Northwest Cedar Hill 7, Parkway South 3
Odessa 67, Clinton 7
Orrick 54, Norborne 30
Paris 14, Salisbury 12
Pattonsburg 58, Braymer 12
Penney 21, Gallatin 13
Perryville 28, St. James 12
Pierce City 35, Diamond 0
Platte County 45, Park Hill South 14
Plattsburg 44, Sumner Academy 18
Pleasant Hill 39, Savannah 25
Princeton 58, North Platte 22
Raytown South 19, Winnatonka 7
Reeds Spring 28, Seneca 0
Ritenour 38, Francis Howell North 6
Rockhurst 17, Blue Springs 0
St. Charles West 30, Hillsboro 14
St. Clair 30, Potosi 13
Sarcoxie 47, Lockwood 29
Seckman 47, Windsor (Imperial) 14
Slater 14, Polo 8
South Callaway 21, Hermann 6
South Shelby 44, Putnam County 20
Staley 28, Kearney 7
Strafford 42, Mountain Grove 6
Sweet Springs 30, St. Paul Lutheran 0
Tarkio 58, North Nodawy 0
Thayer 52, Doniphan 14
Versailles 35, Buffalo 21
Vianney 62, Althoff Catholic 17
Warrensburg 48, Marshall 27
Washington 35, Pacific 0
Webb City 47, Joplin 27
West Plains 49, Rolla 0
Willard 19, Ozark 7
Willow Springs 34, Marionville 14
Winfield 57, Montgomery County 26

Obituary - Charles Elmer Hargrove

Charles Elmer Hargrove, 89, of Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Big Spring Care Center in Humansville, MO. Charles was born March 13, 1929 in Dederick, MO to Charles and Bertha (Hawkins) Hargrove. He married Patricia Joan Evans and she survives of the home.

Charles was born and raised in Dederick and attended Nevada Schools. He worked for Kansas City Power and Light, retiring in 1983 after 35 years with the company. Charles moved to Nevada in 1986 and has resided here since that time. He enjoyed traveling throughout the United States.

In addition to his wife, Patricia, survivors include: one son Terry Hargrove of Osceola, MO; three grandchildren, Tami Thomas of Deerfield, Jon Hargrove (Jessica) of Archie, and James Hargrove (Amanda) of Milo; twelve great-grandchildren, Heather Thomas, Taylor Dilly, Colton Thomas, Shane Hargrove, Jonna Hargrove, Alta Hargrove, Pete Hargrove, Leea Hargrove, Alexis Jacobs, Kinlee Ihde, Cameron Hargrove, and Dillon Hargrove; three great-great-grandchildren: Abigail, Teddy, and Isabell. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Gayle Hargrove and ten siblings.

Obituary - Angela Kay “Angi” Ellifrits

Angela Kay “Angi” Ellifrits, 53, of Nevada, MO passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada completing her battle with ALS. Angi was born August 11, 1965 in Ft Scott, KS to Ronald and Carolyn (Hurd) Jones. She was united in marriage to Raymond Ellifrits on August 1, 1986 in Nevada, MO and he survives of the home.

Angi was raised in Ft. Scott and the Nevada area. She was a homemaker, but also worked as a cook and waitress at numerous area restaurants. She enjoyed being with her family, especially her grandchildren. Angi also enjoyed shopping, camping, fishing, and going to concerts.

In addition to her husband, Raymond, she is survived by six children. Holly Hallam (Corey) of Nevada, Amy Williams (Jeffrey) of Nevada, James Stanhope, II of South Carolina, Beth Jenkins (Tex) of Keenesburg, CO, Kody Ellifrits of Nevada, and Kory Ellifrits of Nevada; sixteen grandchildren; her parents, Standlee and Carolyn Hill of Milo, MO; five brothers: Gary Jones of Nevada, Doug Jones of Nevada, Lavern Hill of Nevada, Marty Hill of Milo, and Tracy Hill of Milo; numerous nieces and nephews. Angi was preceeded in death by one grandson, Jacob Floyd Ellifrits, and her father, Ronald Marion Jones.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Chad Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday evening, September 3rd at the funeral home.

Obituary - Boyce Dean Ackerman

Funeral services for Boyce Dean Ackerman of Independence, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation prior to services from 10 - 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Missouri. Contributions to the American Heart Association or Kidney Foundation. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Boyce Dean Ackerman, age 66 of Independence, Missouri, formerly of Ruskin Heights, died Friday, August 31, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospice in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born February 28, 1952 to Oscar Martin and Mary-Anne Smith Ackerman in Hastings, Nebraska.

Boyce is survived by a son, Travis Ackerman of Independence, Missouri; two brothers, Brice Ackerman and wife Diana of Olathe, Kansas and Bert Ackerman and wife Wanda of Billings, Missouri; companion, Debbie Edmondson of Lee's Summit, Missouri; stepdaughter, Suzy Green and husband Kevin of St. Joseph, Missouri; and two grandchildren, Josie Green and Maddox Green. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bruce Ackerman.

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Updates Aug. 27-31, 2018

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Updates Aug. 27-31, 2018

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made seven arrests during the week of Aug. 27-31, 2018.

View the full press release that we have provide for you:

https://www.scsomo.org/press_view.php?id=822

Obituary - Donald "Don" Dean Fenton

Donald "Don" Dean Fenton, 78, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at his home. 

 A celebration gathering will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. (A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).

From the Nevada Police Department

Rich Hill Lion's Club Dinner This Sunday

Rich Hill Lion's Club dinner this Sunday, September 2nd starting at 11:30 to ? 

We will be serving friedfish, cheesy hashbrowns, coleslaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. 

Free will offering. Hope to see you there.

Obituary - Kevin Sperry

Kevin Sperry, Clinton, Mo passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at his home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangments have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton and are pending at this time.

Garden City woman injured in Cass County Crash

On 8/30/18 around 8:29am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri 7 Highway just north of Route P in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2006 Nissan driven by 64 year old Patricia A. Osborn of Garden City, Missouri traveled off the roadway and struck a telephone pole.

Patricia A. Osborn sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported by ambulance to Lees Summit Medical Center for treatment.

The vehicle received moderate damages and it was towed from the scene by Stever's Tow.

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Missouri State Highway Patrol Participates In International Overdose Awareness Day

Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain John J. Hotz, director of the Public Information and Education Division, encourages the public to join the Patrol and the National Safety Council in recognizing and taking part in International Overdose Awareness Day.

International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held August 31 each year. It is dedicated to remembrance, awareness, education, and action that will help eliminate overdose deaths. As part of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Patrol will work to increase awareness and educate the public about the preventable tragedy of overdose deaths. Two new educational brochures are being released August 31, 2018, to increase awareness to the issues of overdose deaths and substance use disorders. “The Opioid Epidemic & Missouri” and “Substance Use Disorders: Are You At Risk?” brochures are available through the public information and education officer at your local troop headquarters or on the Patrol’s website.

Preventing substance use disorders will require collaboration between public health and public safety officials. Troopers are dedicated to this effort through a combination of prevention, education, enforcement, and treatment.

"We hope to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of substance use disorders," said Sergeant Shawn Griggs of the Patrol's Division of Drug & Crime Control, when asked about International Overdose Awareness Day. "We believe education will help empower people to make safer choices and, in turn, prevent substance use disorders and deaths due to overdose. 

Every Missouri trooper carries informational cards listing free resources and treatment options for substance use disorders. If you are struggling due to being dependent on a substance, there are resources available and people who want to help."

Come out and help fill the boot

Come and help the Clinton Fire Department “Fill the Boot” today at the North (2nd Street and 7 hwy) and East Junctions (Ohio Street and Highway 13 in Clinton today) between 9am and 1pm. 

Our firefighters will be at these two locations collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Military Appreciation Night at Nevada Speedway

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

MILITARY NIGHT PLUS POWDER PUFF RACES!!

ALL CURRENT AND PAST SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WILL RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION TO THE GRANDSTANDS!! **MUST HAVE PROPER I.D.**

MINI STOCKS, PURE STOCKS, STREET STOCKS, MIDWEST MODS, A-MODS AND LATE MODELS WILL BE IN ACTION!!!

GATES OPEN AT 4:30PM, DRIVER CUTOFF AT 6:30PM, HOT LAPS AT 7:00PM WITH RACING AT 7:30PM.

ADMISSION PRICES
ADULTS $10
KIDS 6-12 $5
KIDS 0-5 FREE
VIP SEATING $15

PIT PASS PRICES
ADULTS $25
DRIVERS $35
KIDS 6-12 $15
KIDS 0-5 FREE

SIGN UP FOR THE POWDER PUFF RACES IN THE PIT SHACK!!!

NEVADA SPEEDWAY
NEVADA, MO

Drexel Community Appreciate Night

Come out and support the Bobcats as we thank the Drexel community for their continued support!#DrexelProud #DrexelStrong

Two Rounds of Storms Friday

Multiple rounds of storms possible today. Non-severe storms will continue to develop this AM through the early PM. Another round of strong to severe storms are possible late this evening into the overnight hours along IA/MO border.

Estate Auction in Clinton

Estate Auction 

Saturday, September 15, 2018 10:00 A.M. 

Household, Collectibles, Furniture, Dish & Glassware Clinton, Missouri

Questions call:

Kevin 660 492 3279

Tyler 660 492 7764

Bryan 660 492 3740

Also view Sale Bill @ www.auctionzip.com

Obituary - Patrick "Pat" Estep

Patrick “Pat” Estep, 61 of Butler, Missouri passed away August 29, 2018 at Kindred Hospital Northland in Kansas City, Missouri. Cremation, with private family services scheduled at a later date. 

Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Patrick Lynn Estep was born August 21, 1957 in Gravette, Arkansas to Paul and Pearl Elizabeth Shields Estep. He worked in many different fields throughout his life, from car dealing to hotel management. For many years he and his wife Patty managed the Amble Hotel in Adrian. Pat loved to garden, and enjoyed his family and faithful dog.

Pat is survived by his wife of 23 years, Patty Arnold of the home in Butler, son Patrick Estep of Gravette, AR., step-daughter Delois Shiffer of Adrian, MO., step-son Daniel Arnold of Clinton, MO., grandsons Theodore and Jacob Shiffer, sisters Paula Withers of Gravette, AR., and Patricia Mitchell of Adrian, MO., brother Paul Dean Estep of Adrian, MO., along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Pat was a wonderful man who always took care of those he loved. He will be deeply missed

New Sex Offender Law Now In Effect

On August 28, 2018 Senate Bill No. 655 became a law in Missouri. This new law tasked the Sheriff’s Offices to categorize registered sex offenders into Tiers. In order to do this the Sheriff’s Office had to analyze each sex offender’s offense, victim’s age, and whether or not the sex offender had been convicted of failure to register.

There is a total of 63 registered sex offenders living in Bates County. There is ten Tier 1 offenders, eight Tier 2 Offenders and forty-five Tier 3 Offenders. Tier 1 sex offenders are required to register only once a year in their birth month. Tier 2 sex offenders are required to register in their birth month and six months after. Tier 3 sex offenders are required to register every 90 days. If a Tier 1 sex offender is convicted to failure to register as a sex offender they will be changed to a Tier 2 sex offender.

If a Tier 1 sex offender maintains a clean record for ten years they can petition the court to be removed from the registry. A Tier 2 sex offender can petition the court for removal after 25 years of having a clean record. A Tier 3 sex offender has to register for the duration of their lifetime. Sex Offenders must file this petition in the court with which they were convicted in.

To do our part to ensure the safety of the community, Sheriff Anderson requires his Deputies to do home checks every six months on the sex offenders living in Bates County. This ensures that the sex offender is residing at the address they are registered at. 

If you feel that a sex offender is not compliant or have any questions regarding the sex offender laws please contact Jami Page at 660-679-3232. You can also email her at jpage@batescountysheriff.com.

Sharon Scrogham Congratulations

All of us at Mullinax Funeral Home send a very special congratulations to Sharon Scrogham at Butler Center. 

Sharon was deservedly named 2018 Employee of the Year for District 1 in the Missouri Health Care Association. 

Says Sharon, "I take pride and ownership in the care of our residents and make them feel that this is their home. I love what I do!" 

And it shows, Sharon. Your residents and fellow staff are lucky to have you.

Power Outages reported from Osage Valley Electric Cooperative

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative currently have an outage affecting 1031 of our members on the Piper Substation. This involves an area reaching from east rural Adrian to Montrose and up to Urich. 

The issue appears to be at the substation and our power provider, KAMO is working repair the issue. We also have a several individual outages scattered across Cass County that crews are working to restore. 

Please do not report outages using Facebook or Messenger. Please call 660-679-3131 or use your SmartHub app to report outages.

Parents Day out starts next week in Butler

Missouri State Highway Patrol Provides Additional Explanation For RAP Back

Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to provide additional information to the public regarding the RAP Back program authorized by Missouri House Bill 1350.

Effective August 28, 2018, Missouri House Bill 1350 takes effect authorizing the Missouri and National RAP Back programs. If enrolled in the RAP Back program, qualified entities will have the ability to receive ongoing status notifications of new arrests regarding those applicants under the entity's purview. Notifications are contingent upon the entity having submitted a fingerprint-based criminal record check on or after August 28, 2018, and would include arrests reported in Missouri, as well as from other states.

Qualified entities eligible for RAP Back include but are not limited to: public and private schools; health care providers; childcare and eldercare providers; and city, county, and state licensing agencies, which includes governmental employment and criminal justice employment for sheriff’s departments, police departments, prosecuting attorneys' offices, and court personnel.

The concept for RAP Back originated from representatives from numerous local, state, and federal agencies, including noncriminal justice entities, concerned with a one-time criminal history record check being conducted on persons in positions of public trust. With RAP Back, authorized entities can receive ongoing status notifications on criminal arrests reported to the state or FBI, but received after the initial processing of a fingerprint-based criminal record check request. There are several benefits for entities to enroll applicants in RAP Back, which includes decreasing the requirement to re-fingerprint for the same purpose, solving the “snapshot in time” issue associated with a one-time background check, and reducing the need for self-reporting.

Missouri is one of three states in the nation that is approved for Federal RAP Back. The other states are Utah, which became a participating state on July 1, 2015, and Texas, which became a participating state on October 26, 2017.

47th Annual Louisburg Kansas Truck and Tractor Pull

Shower and Storms Possible Thursday AM

There is an increasing chance for showers and thunderstorms to develop late tonight in southeastern to east central KS and adjacent areas of MO. 

These may expand northeastward to areas along and south of I-70. We're not expecting severe weather, but some folks could see heavy rain, especially in southwestern MO.

The Labor Day 100 Mile Sale

THIS WEEKEND!
Buyers! Sellers! Traders! The Labor Day 100 Mile Sale is here! Friday & Saturday!

Obituary - Mary Ann (McNamara) Kreissler

A GRAVESIDE SERVICE for Mary Ann will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 31, 2018 at Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri.

OFFICIATING at the service will be Pastor David Herald.

The family suggests any MEMORIAL donations be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Mary Ann (McNamara) Kreissler passed away peacefully at the Appleton City Manor in Appleton City, Missouri, on August 29, 2018. The daughter of James and Elizabeth (Adams) McNamara was born on November 14, 1928 in Rolla, Missouri. She then attended the Rolla School District. Upon completing her education, Mary Ann married Harold Kreissler on October 3, 1958, her husband of 60 years. They raised 2 children: Jim and Jerry. They lived in the Kansas City area most of their life, until their retirement when they moved to Arizona. They then returned to Missouri, residing in the Appleton City and Clinton areas.

Apart from this, the most important thing in Mary Ann’s life was her family. She prized times spent with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She sacrificed greatly for her family and worked intensely to take care of her children. Mary Ann always lit-up the room; she was the sweetest and kindest lady, always giving complements to everyone she met. Moreover, she was renowned for her neatness, keeping her home in perfect order; nothing was ever out of place. Mary Ann further enjoyed traveling. She and Harold visited almost every state in the United States, especially enjoying the capital buildings. So long as she was able she remained an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, dutifully serving her Lord, Jesus Christ. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all that had the pleasure of knowing her. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Elizabeth (Adams) McNamara.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband Harold Kreissler; sons: Jim Burns and wife Irene, and Jerry Burns; grandchildren: Mick Burns, Nicole Young and husband Jason, Michael and wife Lisa Burns, Rachael Epperson and husband Billy Inks; great-grandchildren: Roman Young, Brendyon Grisham, and Carly and husband Justin Hudson, and Donna Halcome; and great-great-grandson, Thomas Halcome; along with many great friends. She will be deeply missed.

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Notice of Unclaimed Monies

Notice of Unclaimed Monies:

From time to time, Osage Valley Electric Cooperative (OVEC) may refund monies to you in the form of retirement of capital credits, refunds, deposits, and overpayments. These payments are sent to the address we have on file, so please be sure the Cooperative has a valid address, even if you cease to be a member. Any such checks which are not returned or are lost and not presented for payment to the Cooperative’s bank, will be handled according to Article 6, Section 5 of the Cooperative’s bylaws which provide these monies will be assigned and given to the Cooperative.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that we are currently refunding unclaimed capital credits to former and/or present members of OVEC for the following years: 1988, 1989 and/or 2015, as well as any unclaimed deposits, refunds, or overpayments. A complete list of members that have failed to claim monies for at least two years after these monies have been made available, has been published on OVEC’s website at https://OsageValley.com/unclaimed-capital-credits/?et_fb=1

Pursuant to the bylaws of OVEC, notice is hereby given these persons listed, should they fail to claim these monies within sixty (60) days of the date of this Notice, the monies will be deemed irrevocably assigned and given to Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Association.

Updated Obituary - Donna Baumgarden

Donna Baumgarden

Donna Baumgarden, 62 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at her home in Clinton. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com. 

A memorial service for Donna will be on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 2pm at Vansant-Mills Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at a later date at Englewood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Donna Baumgarden/ Jerry Little memorial fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Donna Marie McNeely Baumgarden was born on March 31, 1956 in Kansas City, Mo to Albert Dwight McNeely and Virginia Lee Jones McNeely. The family moved to the area in the early sixties where she attended several schools before graduating in 1974 from Deepwater High School.

After High School she married Leonard Baumgarden, to this union Jennifer Michelle Baumgarden was born, who survives at the home.

Donna also after High School went to work for Rival Manufacturing, she worked there for 28 years until the plant closed in 2002. Listening to her stories of pranks she and/or her sister pulled, made it sound like a fun place to work. From there she went to college to study at State Fair Community College graduating with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice. After graduating she joined the Wal-Mart team, where she continued with the pranks. He co-workers and customers loved her, and she was frequently asked if she has a sister who works at the hospital.

Donna enjoyed spending time with her daughter and step-children with Jerry Little, and the vacations they would take. She had several hobbies such as rock tumbling, video gaming, reading and puzzles.

Donna passed away quietly at home as per her wishes, surrounded by her family.

Donna was preceded in death by her partner in life, Jerry Little, grandparents, Alford Albert McNeely and Bessie May Shanks McNeely, and Omar Amos Jones and Anna May Hethering Jones, her parents, siblings, Dwight Ernest McNeely, Anna May McNeely, Eldon Dean McNeely, Juanita Louise McNeely, Patrick Timothy McNeely and Baby McNeely.

Donna is survived by her daughter, Jennifer, step-children, Jeramiah Little and Charity Little Gardner, sisters, Darlene McNeely Moore (Terry) and Trudi McNeely Ross (Don Wear), brothers, Richard (Matt) McNeely, Bruce McNeely (Pam Rice) and Robert (Bobby) McNeely (Candy Leto), plus numerous nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, and cousins.

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

Drexel man arrested for failure to register as a sex offender

Frank Kuhl

On 8/29/18 around 5:28pm the Bates County Sheriff''s Office arrested 69 year old Frank Kuhl of Drexel, Missouri.

Mr. Kuhl was arrested for 1.) Failure to Register as a sex offender (X2).

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and placed on a $20,000 cash/surety bond.

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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.

Belton man escapes serious injury in Cass County Crash

On 8/29/18 around 5:10pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident at 4904 E. 195th Street in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2001 Ford F-150 driven by 58 year old Edward W. Ganey of Belton, Missouri drove off the left side of the roadway, struck a mailbox, culvert and utility pole.

Mr. Ganey sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was treated at the scene of the crash and later released.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Eckerts Tow.

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Archie man seriously injured in Henry County Crash

On 8/29/18 around 4:07pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with the Clinton Police Department responded to a on vehicle rollover accident on Missouri 7 Highway at NW 221 Road just outside of Clinton.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2002 Chevrolet S-10 driven by 22 year old Cole T. McConnell of Archie, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a ditch, the vehocle became airborn and overturned.

Mr. McConnell sustained serious injuies in this accident and he was transported to Research Medical Center for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Golden Valley Wrecker Service of Clinton, Missouri.


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Search Warrant Served In Garden City

Obituary - Don Fenton

Don Fenton, 78, Harrisonville, Missouri died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at his home in Harrisonville. Services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. 

Service information and a complete obituary will be updated when they become available.

Obituary - Elvin Loy Adams

Elvin Loy Adams 85, Freeman, Missouri died Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, MO. 

The family will receive friends 10:00-11:00am Tuesday at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harisonville.






Contributions to St. Luke's Heart Institute or West Line Christian Church. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

New Marriage Law Effective 8/28/18

Bates County Recorder Lucille Mundey reports that Senate Bill No. 655 pertaining to marriage licenses became effective August 28, 2018. This Bill enacts new legislation under RSMo 451.090. 

Under this new legislation, a judge can no longer order the issuance of a marriage license. No license can be issued to any male or female under the age of 16. Custodial parental consent is required for applicants 16 and 17. No marriage license can be issued to any male or female 21 years of age or older to a male or female under 18 years of age.

The cost to apply for a marriage license in Bates County is $48. Both parties must apply in person and are required to provide photo identification and proof of age to the Recorder of Deeds. The application requires social security numbers. If either party has been married before, the date of death or dissolution of marriage is also required for the application. If applicant is a minor, his/her birth certificate is required and the custodial parent or legal guardian must be present to sign a consent form. Custodial parent or guardian must have photo identification and copy of decree (if divorced) or letters of guardianship. The license is issued the same day of the application and the parties have 30 days to use the license anywhere in Missouri.

Recorders of Deeds are committed to preserving records with the utmost care and consistency, including marriage licenses. The duty to fulfill all legal requirements for documents is paramount. As with any statutory change, the Bates County Recorder’s Office will modify its policies in order to implement the marriage age law as soon as it takes effect.

Questions about the upcoming changes to marriage license requirements can be directed to the Bates County Recorder, Lucille Mundey, and her staff at 660-679-3611.

Aspire Cheer & Dance set to kick off the season!

Aspire Cheer & Dance will kick off the 2018-2019 Season August 30th 5:30-7:30 @ the Adrian Park. (Location may change based on the weather.) 

We will start the season with all athletes practicing together and then smaller groups, focusing on the fundamentals; motions, techniques, jumps, tumbling . . . Sign-ups and season information will be available.

Come out and enjoy!

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Happy 37th wedding anniversary!

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From the Harrisonville Police Department

With great sadness, we regret to inform you that former Harrisonville Police Officer John Todd passed away today at the age of 96. 

Visitation will be held from 11:00-12:00, Friday, August 31, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with Masonic services at 12:00 and funeral services to follow. 

Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. Officer Todd, thank you for your service.