Obituary - Jesse Landon

Graveside services for Jess Ray Landon will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Woodfin Cemetery near Foster, Missouri with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Toys For Tots.

Jesse Ray Landon, age 76 of Liberty, Missouri died Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty. He was born October 25, 1935 to Harry Lee and Ruth Vaughn Landon in Foster, Missouri.

Jesse is survived by two sons, Steve Landon of Denver, Colorado and Rick Landon and wife Joyce of Parkville, Missouri; a daughter, Karen Naugle and husband Rodger of Pleasant Valley, Missouri; twin sister, Bessie Fay McCoun and husband Sam of Rich Hill, Missouri; and 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Sharron Kay Landon.

Adrian man in ATV accident near Truman lake

Around 6 p.m. last night 72 year old John D. Craig  of Adrian was hurt in an ATV accident just south of SE 700 road near Truman Lake. According to the MSHP report Craig was riding a Honda ATV that overturned on him while climbing a hill while riding in the area.

He has transported by air ambulance to Centerpoint Hospital in Independence for treatment of moderate injuries.

Warmer with rain by mid week...

Monday

Cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph

Monday Night
Cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

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Next Month: Dec 18, Capri Bowl, Nevada.

Amsterdam woman in Johnson County crash

An Amsterdam woman received minor injuries this morning in a two car accident at the intersection of 13 and Y highways in Johnson County Mo. A 2005 Chevrolet driven by Dawna E. Hunter, 49, of Amsterdam collided with a 2006 Kia driven by Donna S. Osman, 53, of Clinton at the intersection around 9:12 this morning.

Dawna Hunter was transported by ambulance to the Western Missouri Medical Center for treatment; Donna Osman also received minor injuries in the accident and refused treatment at the scene.

Person falls from bridge west of Butler

The Butler Fire Department, Bates County EMS and the sheriff's department is on the scene of an accident just off KK highway west of Butler. It is being reported that a person was injured in a fall from a bridge in the area. No further information is available at this time.

Update 6:06 p.m. - The individual has been transported to a Kansas City area hospital by LifeFlight helicopter.

Packed house for Jim LaRose Gun Show in Adrian

A full house at the Optimist building in Adrian

The Jim LaRose gun show at the Adrian Optimist building has packed the house- the show continues through 6 p.m. today and runs from 9 to 3 tomorrow.

Admission is $5, children under 10 get in from free.

Something for everyone is on display

While there be sure to register for the many giveaways including guns, gift certificates and even a cammo colored scooter.

WWII battleship shell on display

Brass for all calibers 

A special holiday treat from the Bates County Sheriff's Department...

Over the last few weeks employees and friends of the Bates County Sheriff's Department have donated their time and materials to produce a musical light show synchronized to your favorite Christmas music. As you drive by the complex on Fort Scott street, tune your radio to 88.7 and enjoy the show- here's a brief sample: