St.Clair County Sheriffs Office: Osceola woman arrested

Jackie Younger

On Jan. 16, Jackie Younger, 60, Osceola, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Henry County warrant charging her with an unclassified felony of unlawfully obtaining public assistance benefits. The warrant was issued in November 2012 and stems from an incident in August 2010. Bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Springfield man arrested

Todd Lee

On Jan. 16, Todd Lee, 51, Springfield, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class C felony of unlawful possession of a firearm. The warrant was issued on Jan. 15 and stems from an incident in October 2014. Bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.

Obituary - Billy D. "Bill" Allen

Billy D. "Bill" Allen

Billy D. "Bill" Allen, age 68, Paola, Kansas formerly of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015. He was born on August 3, 1946 at Paola, Kansas the son of Ward and Jean Lindsey Allen. He attended school in La Cygne, Kansas until midway through his senior year, and, graduated from Louisburg High School in the Class of 1964. He married Brenda Pack on September 9, 1978 in La Cygne. He worked as a supervisor for General Motors, as a carpenter, clerk for Cosens Lumber, consultant for General Motors, and a service writer for Cox Motor. Bill served two terms as Mayor of Pleasanton. He held a true passion for the betterment of the community. He enjoyed gardening, his cattle, fishing, hunting, the Royals and the Chiefs. He was involved in summer ball programs, coaching all of his children and even wife Brenda. He played slow pitch softball for many years and was even able to play with all of his sons. He was a member of the New Lancaster United Methodist Church, La Cygne Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Consistory, Mirza Temple, and the La Cygne Order of Eastern Star. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Ward. He is survived by his wife Brenda, sons, Chad Allen and wife Tara, Brent Basore and wife Sarah, and Austin Allen and wife Ashlee,daughters, Kellie Harvey and husband Justin, Amy Clements and husband Jeb, and Alison Dir and husband Joe, mother Jean Allen, brothers, Vaughn Allen and wife Nancy, and Jim Allen, sisters, Mitzi Coe and husband Pat and Cheri Dunlop and husband Chuck, grandchildren: Hudson, Levi and Makenzie Dir, Brooke, Kate, and Bree Allen, Laynie and Kannon Clements, and Jake and Jace Harvey. 

Funeral service will be held 11 AM Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the New Lancaster United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the New Lancaster Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM Friday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Pleasanton Community Center, La Cygne Masonic Lodge or the Rett Syndrome Foundation in care of Schneider Funeral Home, P.O Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

REVISED Obituary, Sue Coffel‏

Sue E. Coffel, 76 of Butler, Missouri passed away January 14, 2015 at her home in Butler. A graveside funeral service will be 11:00 AM Monday, January 19, 2015 at Sharon Cemetery near Drexel, Missouri. There is no visitation. Contributions in her memory are suggested to Children’s Mercy Hospital, and are being received at the funeral home. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Sue Ellen (Zimmerlee) Coffel was born August 2, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Kelsey Kern and Charlene Lucille (Heidenreich) Zimmerlee.

On December 6, 1955 she was united in marriage to Donald Coffel and to this union, three children were born. Sue enjoyed playing cards and knitting; in particular, she enjoyed making blankets for her family, which they will always cherish. She enjoyed going to the casinos and spent time watching Jeopardy and tennis.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Roy Zimmerlee; sister, Carolyn Richardson; a great-grandson, Kyler Kelso; and a sister-in-law, Linda Zimmerlee. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Massey and husband Curry of Butler, and Terry Rae McGuire and husband Jim of Harrisonville, Missouri; a son, Donald Eugene Coffel and wife Kelly of Archie, Missouri; grandchildren Brad McGuire, Joseph Massey, Jason McGuire, Leslie Hedrick, Ashley Kelso, Jennie McGuire, Bracole Coffel, Doug Coffel, Jessica Coffel, Mary Margaret Massey; and 11 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind sisters Kathryn Schwartz of Drexel, Missouri, Betsy Thomas and husband Herby of Drexel, Sybil Mills of Florida, Jackie Smith of Grandview, Missouri, and Lora Vanderpool of Arkansas; and a brother, John Zimmerlee of Lenexa, Kansas.

Belton Police Still Searching for Suspect

Chad Donaldson

Investigators are still seeking information in the Dec. 22 homicide of a Belton man.

Belton police found 36-year-old Chad Donaldson in the area of Springdale Drive in Belton. He was on the street, suffering from a gunshot wound, around 2 a.m.

Donaldson was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries.

Authorities say the victim had been last seen at the QuikTrip convenience store, located on Missouri 58 Highway and Interstate 49 around 10:30 p.m. Dec. 21.

Crimes Stoppers has announced a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Crime Stoppers Greater Kansas City TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).

TIPS may also be submitted electronically at www.KCcrimestoppers.com or by texting TIP452 and your information to 274637 (CRIMES).

All information is anonymous.

Aurora man arrested on possession charges in Bates County

Matthew D. Guzman

On 1/15/15 around 11:12 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 39 year old Matthew D. Guzman of Aurora, Missouri.

Mr. Guzman was arrested on 1.) Felony possession of a controlled substance 2.) Outstanding misdemeanor arrest warrant out of The Clay County Sheriffs Department.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail and is listed as bond able.

Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest report 1/15/15

On 1/15/15 around 11:30 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 31 year old Amanda G. Smith of Aurora, Missouri. She was arrested on 1.) Felony possession of a controlled substance. 

She was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released. 

History of Bates County Series available with one click...

Don't miss a single chapter of our History of Bates County series of stories! There's more to come as we expand on the history that has made Bates County famous- including wars, fires, accidents, architecture, famous people, proud moments and much, much more. See all stories at any time by clicking the History of Bates County link at the top of our home page.

And, thanks again for reading Mid America Live!