Obituary - Carl Dee Holmes

Carl Dee Holmes, age 74, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014. He was born on February 20, 1940 at Fort Scott, Kansas the son of Vernon and LaVerne Ashley Holmes. He graduated from Pleasanton High School and attended Bible College at Springfield, Missouri. He was a heavy equipment operator before retirement. Carl was a member of the Pleasanton First Baptist Church and enjoyed being outside, especially in his garden. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Grant Holmes. He is survived by his daughter Carla Bledsoe and husband Duane, son, Jr. Holmes and three grandchildren: Rachael, Caleb and Melana Bledsoe. 

Graveside funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the Holmes Cemetery near Prescott, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the charity of one''s choice. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 12/14/14

On 12/14/14 around 1:53 a.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County arrested 30 year old Jeffery Vanslyke of Butler, Missouri. He was arrested for 1.) Felony Driving while intoxicated 2.) Lane violation 3.) No Insurance 4.) Misdemeanor Camden County Warrant. He was booked into the Cass County Jail and placed on a 24 hour hold.

Missing Person: Stephanie Walls

Stephanie Walls

Police are looking for Stephanie Walls, 31, who was reported missing today but has not been seen since about 11 a.m. Dec. 8. She was at 42nd and Agnes and said she was going for a walk, but she has not been seen since.

Stephanie is a white female who is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 143 pounds. She has black hair with blonde roots and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket lined with pink and fur around the hood, black snow boots and white and pink pajama pants. She suffers from mental illness.

If you know where she is, please call the KCPD Missing Persons Section at 816-234-5136.

1 vehicle accident Southeast of Drexel

The Missouri State Highway Patrol along with The Bates County Sheriff's Office is on scene of a 1 vehicle accident involving a car that slid off the roadway and went through a fence on 18 Highway just North of Double AA Highway South of Drexel.

Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

Warrensburg man killed after being struck by a train

One person died in an accident on Dec. 12 in Johnson County on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks at marker 222.5 west of County Road SW 301.

A 2002 GE Union Pacific Train, operated by Michael L. Webb, 44, Lee’s Summit, was westbound. The engineer observed a pedestrian sitting on the tracks and attempted to stop the train, which was unsuccessful.

The pedestrian sitting on the tracks, Joseph M. Johnson, 29, Warrensburg, was pronounced dead at the scene by Johnson County Coroner C.L. Holdren at 10:15 a.m. The body was transported to Sweeny, Phillips and Holdren Funeral Home.

Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper J.T. Langsdale investigated the accident and was assisted by Trooper J.W. Miller, CVETS, Sergeant K.M. Fisher, Sgt. M.P. Fennewald and Union Pacific Railroad Police.

Obituary - Jack A. Guthrie

Jack A. Guthrie, 77, Archie, Missouri died Friday, December 12, 2014 at Meadow View Of Harrisonville Health And Rehabilitation. Memorial services will be held 11:00am Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. The family will receive friends 10:00-11:00am Saturday, December 20, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Burglaries in Cass County

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating two burglaries that occurred in the area of Rolling Hills Road and the Wheatland Estates area. The burglaries both occurred at approximately 12:15 PM today December 12th. 

The suspect vehicle was described by a witness as a small four door grey car and the suspect was described as a white male. 

If you have seen any suspicious vehicles matching the suspect vehicle or have noticed any other suspicious activity please report it to our office at 816-380-5200.

Scam Artists Busy

BATES COUNTY, Mo With the Holiday season upon us, it has brought out the “Scam Artists” working in full force. They are hacking into people’s e-mails, calling people with bogus information and doing everything in their power to get your personal information.

E-mails you receive from people you don’t know asking for help because they are in trouble and only you can help them is always a scam, don’t be fooled.

If someone calls you on the telephone asking for your personal information, stating something like your utilities may be turned off, or state they are trying to collect a debt, never give your information out over the phone. Once they have your information they can do anything they want with it.

Be aware and always guard your personal information. Make sure what and who you are responding to is the genuine article.

Courtesy of Marla Kash, fm92news