Obituary - Irma Dean Ladd

Irma Dean Ladd, 86, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Abiding Love Baptist Church, Harrisonville.

Irma was born June 12, 1928 in Archie, Missouri, the daughter of William and Ada (Mattingley) Altum. She married William Loyd Ladd on November 12, 1946 in Olathe, Kansas. She was a lifelong Cass County resident. Irma was co-owner and bookkeeper for Grandview Plumbing in Grandview, Missouri until retiring in 1993. She was a member of Abiding Love Baptist Church in Harrisonville.

Irma was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Loyd on February 14, 2007. She is survived by one son, William H. Ladd, Harrisonville, MO; one daughter, Martha McNerney and her husband, Jim, Kansas City, Missouri; one nephew, who she raised as a son, Larry Armintrout, Kansas City, Kansas; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Weather Update: Unseasonable Cold Continues

Not a fan of winter? Looks like this isn't the week for you. Below normal temperatures will continue through early next week, and some light snow, potentially mixing with light rain, is possible on Saturday.Any snow accumulations are expected to be light, but wet roads could quickly freeze Saturday evening -- something to be aware of if you have travel plans this weekend.

Trying to Stop Meth in Missouri

Representative Bahr Praises Recent Successes Against Meth Crime In Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY,Mo- Missouri State Representative Kurt Bahr (R-O'Fallon) today released the latest 2014 data generated by the state's real-time, stop-sale pseudoephedrine tracking system, known as the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx).

In use in Missouri since 2011, NPLEx is now operational in 30 states across the country and works in real time and across state lines to automatically block unlawful, attempted pseudoephedrine (PSE) purchases at the point of sale.  NPLEx also allows pharmacists and retailers to more effectively administer federal law, which requires each PSE sale to be logged and for every purchaser to show his or her photo ID.

This sophisticated technology also shares suspicious purchase data with law enforcement, even sending real-time alerts to officers via email.  Suspected meth criminals can be placed on a "watch list" to monitor PSE purchase attempts.  By stopping these sales, NPLEx prevents the normally safe medicines from being illegally misused in the production of a dangerous drug and helps catch those responsible.

So far in 2014, the NPLEx system in Missouri has helped block the sale of 23,682 boxes of pseudoephedrine, stopping 59,245grams from potential diversion into methamphetamine.

Additionally, smurfing, the criminal practice of recruiting additional buyers of PSE to circumvent existing restrictions, may be dipping.  According to the NPLEx data, through the 3(rd) quarter of 2014 there are 10% fewer individuals who have purchased PSE compared to last year.

"I am thrilled that the NPLEx system continues to perform in Missouri," said Rep. Bahr.  "Law enforcement and pharmacists are working together to combat a terrible drug.  By stopping suspicious sales of pseudoephedrine, we are taking real steps to stop meth production and distribution, while at the same time making sure law-abiding Missourians still have access to the medicines they need.  NPLEx is part of a coordinated approach to cracking down on meth crime in our state."



SOURCE  Missouri State Representative Kurt Bahr
 

Pettis County Sheriff's Office: Kidnapping Arrest

Two people are being held at the Pettis County Jail on $500,000 bond following their arrest Saturday on charges stemming from the Oct. 31 kidnapping of a Sedalia woman, according to Sedalia Police Department reports.

Joseph D. Rankin, 27, and Paula Hopkins, 45, both of the 200 block of South Quincy Avenue, were arrested at about 8 a.m. near the intersection of East Broadway Boulevard and South Massachusetts Avenue after SPD Officer Daniel Benner recognized their vehicle as one reportedly used in the Oct. 31 kidnapping of a 57-year-old Sedalia woman from her home in the 1000 block of West Sixth Street.

According to court documents, the victim reported she was abducted from her home by Rankin and Hopkins. She told authorities Rankin pulled a pocket knife from his pocket and told her “he would cut her dog’s legs off” if she didn’t cooperate. The pair then drove the victim to the Kansas City area where they forced her to write several checks on her bank account and also took her debit card and made several withdrawals.

The woman reported the couple held her at two Kansas City-area motels, barricading her in the bathroom each night.

On Nov. 2, the woman said they stopped at a convenience store and she managed to escape from their moving vehicle.

“(The victim) stated she decided it was now or never and she opened the back door of the car and jumped out as the car was moving. She stated she hit the pavement then got up and ran into the store,” the report stated.

The victim was picked up a short time later by Kansas City, Kan., police officers.

Investigators reportedly obtained a transaction list and video footage of Rankin making ATM withdrawals on the victim’s debit card at the Isle of Capri Casino in Kansas City.

The victim’s card was reportedly used again at a Walmart in Roeland Park, Kan., about an hour after the victim escaped from her abductors.

Rankin and Hopkins were both charged Monday with one count each of felonious restraint and armed criminal action and are being held at the Pettis County Jail on $500,000 bond.
From the Sedalia Democrat

Structure Fire Southwest of Butler

Around 10:00 a.m. this morning the Butler Fire Department, Bates County Sheriff's Office and Adrian Fire responded to a woodshed fire Southwest of Butler. The exact location of this fire was West of Butler on 52 Highway to K Highway then South to the first house on the North side of the roadway after the pavement turns to gravel.

The woodshed was a total loss, The house received minor siding damage.The fire was under control at 10:40a.m.

Pedestrian struck in Cass County

A pedestrian was injured on Nov. 10 in Cass County on Highway 2 at Lincoln St.

Darryl D. Lawrence, 62, Harrisonville, a pedestrian, was in the roadway looking for a part from a previous crash. A unknown vehicle traveled over the hill, struck Lawrence with the drivers side mirror and left the scene. The unknown vehicle was westbound and possibly a SUV unknown make or model.

Darryl D. Lawrence experienced minor injuries and was transported by private vehicle to the Cass County Medical Center.

Missouri Highway Patrol Corporal J.E. Givens investigated the accident and was assisted by Trooper DeHann.

Obituary - Berna Dee Bradley

Berna Dee Bradley

Berna Dee Bradley, age 68, Blue Mound, Kansas passed away on November 9, 2014. She was born on September 24, 1946 at Moran, Kansas the daughter of Clarence and Helen Emmons Townsley. She was a graduate of Blue Mound High School and Allen County Community College. She was united in marriage to Tom Bradley on September 9, 1966. They then moved to Manhattan, Kansas and Tom attended and graduated from Kansas State University and Berna received her PHT(Putting Hubby Through)degree. Together they owned and operated Bradley''s Grocery from 1983 until October of 2014. Berna was member of the Blue Mound United Methodist Church and was President of the Mooney-Long American Legion Auxiliary Unit #279. She had been involved in the Blue Mound July 4th Celebration and a leader in the Lucky Ridgers 4-H club. Her and Tom enjoyed traveling and had taken trips to Hawaii, Alaska, and the Pacific Northwest, to mention a few. 

She is survived by Tom her husband of over forty-eight years, two daughters, Deanne Jacskon and husband Leland, and Marri Krupco and husband Matthew, her parents, Clarence and Helen Townsley, two brothers, Gene and Howie Townsley, a sister, Loretta Murrow and three grandchildren: Carlyn and Wyatt Jackson, and Dara Eaton.

Funeral service 11 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the Blue Mound United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM Tuesday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. The family suggests contributions to American Legion Auxiliary c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, Kansas 66056. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

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