Obituary - Mary Louise Williams

Mary Louise Williams, 89, of Belton, Missouri, died September 12, 2013. A memorial service, along with a tribute to Barney Ricketts, Jr., will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2013 at Park Lawn Chapel in Kansas City, Missouri, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Mary was born to Frank and Mamie Houchin on November 28, 1923, in Jefferson City, MO. She graduated high school in Jefferson City and married Marvin Zimmerman who was killed in WWII; she then relocated to Kansas City, MO where she married Alvin Williams.

Mary was employed for many years in the Kansas City area as an interior designer and apartment property manager where she met her partner of over 20 years, Barney Ricketts Jr. She then retired and relocated to Sun City, AZ, prior to returning to Kansas City after Mr. Ricketts’ passing. Mary will always be remembered for her helpful, friendly, outgoing personality and a smile for everyone.

Mary is survived by three children, Carolyn Collins (Walt) of Delta, AL; Tom Williams (Pat) of Belton, MO and Cindy Ricketts (John) of Kansas City, KS. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers; 3 sisters; and 2 nieces.

Obituary - Harry "H. R." Robert Pearson

Harry Robert “H. R.” Pearson, III, 85, Kimberling City, Missouri, formerly of Lake Winnebago and Harrisonville, Missouri, died Sunday, September 29, 2013 at his home. A memorial/graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 3, 2013 at the Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, Missouri, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus, 3044 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Suite 200, Branson, MO 65616, St. Peters Episcopal Church, 400 W. Wall Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701 or to the charity of your choice.

H. R. was born February 15, 1928 in Harrisonville, Missouri, the son of Harry Robert and Mary Ruth (Burney) Pearson, Jr. He, like his parents, obtained his schooling in the Harrisonville Schools, graduating with the Class of 1946, having been president of his senior class. He attended William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, Missouri University in Columbia, Missouri and University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Junior Chamber of Commerce in Kansas City, Missouri, South Central Business Association, Apartment Owners Association and the House Builders Association in Topeka, Kansas.

H. R. was a communicate of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Harrisonville, Missouri and was the first acolyte to serve there. He was elected to the Vestry at the early age of 21 years old.

Having graduated from high school just at the close of WWII, H. R. enlisted in the U. S. Naval Air Reserve Force, spending one weekend each month receiving his training at the Naval Air Station in Olathe, Kansas. He was honorably discharged in 1956.

In 1955, H. R. and his father formed the Pearson Investment Company, having extensive holdings in Harrisonville, Kansas City, North and Belton, Missouri and Topeka, Kansas. H. R. built the first all electric apartments in Topeka and was invited to the G. E. Company in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was given a plaque for his buildings.

In 1986, due to the declining health of his father, H. R. took over the active management of the Real Estate Association, building many houses and duplexes and apartment buildings in Harrisonville. The office was at 305 West Wall Street, occupying a new building on the site of the home of his great-grandfather, John B. R. Deacon , a pioneer of Harrisonville. H. R. was the 5th generation to live in this house before it was torn down.

H. R. was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Rose Ann, of the home; two step-daughters, Kim Weisbrod and husband, Steven, Ozark, Missouri and Tracy Coats and husband, Wayne, Chillicothe, Ohio and 8 grandchildren.

Obituary - George Ann Fisher

Memorial services for George Ann Fisher will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Dave Owsley officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions to United Methodist Women, Butler Public Library or Charity of Choice.

George Ann Fisher, age 69 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born July 30, 1944 to George William and Joan Hein Kappel in McPherson, Kansas.

George Ann is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Fisher of Butler, Missouri; one son, Robert “Bob” William Fisher of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; granddaughter, Jessica Louise Fisher of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; mother-in-law, Louise Fisher of Butler, Missouri; and three aunts. She was preceded in death by her parents

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Pettis County Crime Stoppers Press Release: Stolen Air Conditioners

Pettis County Crime Stoppers is requesting information regarding the theft of an air conditioner unit from the Providence Baptist Church, located at 23047 Hwy 135 near Smithton in far eastern Pettis County.

Between September 1st and 4th, suspect(s) removed the outside air conditioner unit from the property.  Value of the loss is approximately $5,000.00.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in this case.  If you have any information regarding this case, or any other criminal matter, call the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 660-827-TIPS (8477).  You can also Text-A-Tip to 660-281-6501.

Our phone lines are not recorded, we do not use Caller ID and as always, you NEVER have to leave your name.

Instructions:

If you have any information regarding this case, or any other criminal matter, call the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 660-827-TIPS (8477). You can also Text-A-Tip to 660-281-6501.

Appleton City Homecoming Parade and Game 2013

The Appleton City Homecoming Parade and Football Game will take place on Friday Oct. 11^th.The festivities will kick off with the traditional homecoming parade. The lineup will begin at 1:30 pm with the parade to hit Appleton City’s Main St by approximately 2 pm.

The parade will travel East on Main Street The theme this year is “Super Heroes”. Get your floats ready as you will be judged on the theme. 

Appleton City Bulldogs verses The Archie Whirlwinds in homecoming football action with kick off at 7 pm.

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL PRESS RELEASE: Various Driver Examination Stations Closed For Troop Meeting

Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces the following West-Central Missouri driver examination station hours will be altered on October 15, 2013, due to troop meetings:

1. Gladstone, Kansas City, Independence, Raytown, and Lee's Summit will close at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2011, and will resume normal hours of testing on Thursday, October 16, 2013.

2. Harrisonville, Clinton, Richmond, and Warrensburg will be closed all day Wednesday, October 15, 2013, and will resume normal hours of testing on Thursday, October 16, 2013.

3. Sedalia CDL testing station will be closed all day on Wednesday, October 15, 2013, and will resume normal hours of testing on Thursday, October 16, 2013.

4. Lee's Summit CDL testing station will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., but closed during the afternoon hours on Wednesday, October 15, 2013. Normal hours of testing will resume on Thursday, October 16, 2016.

Patience and understanding from the public is and will be greatly appreciated.

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report September 23, 2013 to September 29, 2013

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

September 23, 2013 to September 29, 2013

09-23-2013

MVA-BBHwy

MVA-I49

Check Well Being-Ballard

Speak to Officer-Butler

Check Well Being-Amsterdam

Suspicious Activity-Rich Hill

MVA-JHwy

Found Item-Adrian

Animal at Large-Butler

Agency Assist-Adrian

Harassment-Butler

Speak to Officer-Butler

Gun Shots Heard-Hume

Open Door-Rich Hill

Agency Assist-Butler

Alarm-Butler

Stranded Motorist-Rich Hill

 

09-24-2013  

Animal Bite-Drexel

Open Door-Amsterdam

Open door –Rich Hill

Theft-Butler

Speak to Officer-Ballard

Agency Assist-Archie

Wanted Subject-Butler

Speak to Officer-Rich Hill

Speak to Officer-Amoret

Speak to Officer-Butler

Wanted Subject-Rich Hill

Check Well Being-Montrose

Speak to Officer Rich Hill

Agency Assist-Butler

Trespass-Butler

Open Door-Hume

Ambulance Request-Adrian

 

09-25-2013

Speak to Officer-Rich Hill

Speak to Officer-Butler

Speak to Officer-Adrian

Stranded Motorist-Butler

Animal at Large-Amsterdam

Check Well Being-Rich Hill

Stranded Motorist-JHwy

Agency Assist-Butler

Speak to Officer-Butler

Traffic Hazard-AHwy

Check Well Being-Butler

Agency Assist-Adrian

Agency Assist-Butler

Speak to Officer-Rich Hill

Suspicious Activity-Rich Hill

 

09-26-2013

Theft-Adrian

Speak to Officer-Adrian

Suspicious Activity-Butler

Ambulance Request-Rich Hill

Speak to Officer-Butler

Theft-Adrian

Fire-Butler

Stranded Motorist-I49

Assault-Butler

Speak to Officer-Drexel

Traffic Hazard-Rockville

Civil Situation-Drexel

Speak to Officer Adrian

Harassment-Rich Hill

Suspicious Activity-18Hwy

Speak to Officer-Butler

Alarm-Amoret

Speak to Officer-Adrian

Check Well Being-Butler

 

09-27-2013

Speak to Officer-Amoret

Domestic-Adrian

Missing Person-Rich Hill

Animal at Large-18Hwy

Runaway-Amsterdam

Speak to Officer-Rich Hill

Speak to Officer-Hume

Stranded Motorist-I49

Animal Bite-Drexel

Check Well Being-Amoret

Speak to Officer-Rich Hill

Animal Neglect-Hume

MVA-I49

 

09-28-2013

Animal at Large-Amoret

Check Well Being-Butler

Speak to Officer-Ballard

Fire-Rich Hill

MVA-Rockville

DFS Assist-Drexel

Ambulance Request-Rich Hill

Child Abuse-Rich Hill

Ambulance Request-Rich Hill

Ambulance Request-Amoret

Speak to Officer-Drexel

Speak to Officer-Rich Hill

 

09-29-2013

Animal at Large-FHwy

Agency Assist-Butler

Agency Assist-Butler

Traffic Hazard-Adrian

Domestic-Rich Hill

Theft-Adrian

Stranded Motorist-I49

Speak to Officer-Drexel

Noise-Adrian

Suicidal Subject-Amsterdam

 

           Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

September 23, 2013 to September 29, 2013

09-23-2013

Open Door

Speak to Officer

 

09-24-2013  

Speak to Officer

Open Door

 

09-25-2013

Speak to Officer

 

09-26-2013

 

09-27-2013

Missing Person

Speak to Officer

 

09-28-2013

Fire

Leave With Out Pay

Speak to Officer

 

09-29-2013

Agency Assist

Noise