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Obituary - Raymond "Chester" Cumpton

Ray Cumpton, 82, Lone Jack, MO passed away April 11, 2013 at his home. Ray was born October 3, 1930 in Bates County, MO to Earl and Celia (Bryant) Cumpton. 

He is survived by his wife Patricia of the home, a daughter Beth Valentine, granddaughter Kayte Barone, grandson Brandon Cruz, son-in-law Ramiro Cruz, and sisters Bonnie Wilson and Ruth Campbell. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, and infant son David Allen and a daughter Cathy Cruz. Visitation will be held from 10-11 AM, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Lone Jack Baptist Church, 202 S. Bynum, Lone Jack, MO, 64070.

 A funeral service will follow the visitation, beginning at 11 AM, and will be officiated by Pastor Jerry Tharp. A graveside service will follow the funeral and be held at Lone Jack Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made in Ray’s name to; The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or The National Autism Association, 20 Alice Agnew Drive, Attleboro Falls, MA 02763. (Arr. Missouri Funeral Care 816-353-1700)  

Obituary - Jennifer “Jenny” Burgess

Memorial services for Jennifer Burgess will be announced at a later time. Cremation under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009. Messages and memories may be left for the family atwww.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Jennifer “Jenny” Kenton Westfall Burgess, 69 of Belton, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at her home.

Jenny was born October 6, 1943 in Kansas City,  Missouri, daughter of John K. and Florence “Sally” (Levis) Westfall. She attended Barstow Academy, and was a beautician until the arrival of her children. She belonged to the Junior Womens’ Theatre League along with other organizations. She retired from British Traditions in Grandview, Missouri.

Jenny was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bruce Westfall; and one grandson, Jacob K. Watson.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Burgess; five children: Kelly Anderson and husband Paul; Kent Watson; Tracy Kerr; Ginger Kerr; and Micah Burgess and wife Michelle; 11 grandchildren: Jesse Sharp, Whitney Sharp, Dallas McKibbon, Alexandra McKibbon, Willis Sharp, Geoffrey Watson, Jared Kerr, Josalin Kerr, Madison Burgess, Maylan Burgess, and Brandon T. Anderson; 1 great-granddaughter Jacklynn Watson, and two more on the way.

Obituary - Fern Ashby

Fern Ashby, 79, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Monday, April 15, 2013 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 19 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. (Cremation following services). Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled Veterens

Weather Update 6:30am

Severe thunderstorms and flooding are possible over the next 48 hours. Here's what to expect:

Today: Scattered thunderstorms through the morning will not be severe. Mostly dry weather this afternoon and evening.

Tonight: Thunderstorms with large hail may develop late tonight and continue into early Wednesday morning. Hail could be the size of golf balls.

Wednesday: Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon and evening and may last overnight. Damaging winds and large hail will be the primary threats. Isolated tornadoes are possible with better chances for tornadoes to our south.

Wednesday Night: Thunderstorms will continue with potential rain totals of 2" to 4" across eastern KS into central and northern MO. Flooding and road closures are a distinct possibility, especially in flood prone areas.

Butler Police Activity Report 4/9 - 4/15

04/09/2013  Disturbance 600 block of Adams Medical assist 400 block of W Pine Walk in theft report Alarm Butler Grade school Disturbance Youth Center C and I driver 100 block of E Atkinson Noise Complaint 300 block of W Harrison Alarm Typhoon Bay Medical assist 400 block of W Clark 04/10/2013  Disturbance Orange st and Gale Ln C and I driver report Accident Wilson Tire Animal complaint300 block of Lee 04/11/2013  Accident Mill and Gregory Animal complaint Broadway and Dakota 911 hang up 200 block of E Dakota Animal complaint South Park Disturbance Fran Apts Warrant service S Bus 49 04/12/2013  Medical assist Fran Apts Theft Casey’s Orange St Alarm City Hall Alarm Casey’s Ft Scott 04/13/2013  Theft 100 block of W Dakota Keep the peace 400 block of E Jefferson Theft report Dollar store Disturbance 400 block of S Mechanic 04/14/2013  Dog Bite Dove Lane Open Door 700 block of W Pine Alarm 600 block of Gregory Theft from home 800 block of W Pine 04/15/2013  Assist DFS 100 block of E Pleasant Accident High School Warrant service Ft Scott and Main Medical assist 800 block of W Pine Well being check 400 block of S Main

Weather Update 5:30pm

Many Scattered showers will be possible overnight tonight, but more of the focus will be across eastern and southern Missouri. Tuesday will bring rain chances further north with showers and thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon. There will be a SLIGHT risk for severe storms Tuesday night with a threat of large hail.

We want you to pay close attention to the forecast for Wednesday and Wednesday night and please "share" this graphic with your friends and family as a very active severe weather day could be found across the region. The Storms Prediction Center has put portions of Kansas and Missouri under a MODERATE risk for severe storms with a SLIGHT risk of severe weather over nearly the entire state of Missouri.

Rainfall will be plenty through the week, with upwards of 2" to 4" of rain possible by Thursday. If these rain amounts fall, it will lead to flooding on rivers and streams. Please continue to monitor the forecast for the middle of the week.

West Central Warriors Lose on the road

The West Central Warriors Football Team travelled to Excelsior Springs Highschool Saturday night to take on the Missouri Mustangs in Semi Pro Football action. The Warriors fell to the Mustangs with a final score being 62-28. The Warriors are now 2-2 on the young season and will have a bye this week before they take on Mills County Militia on the road Saturday April 27th.