Belton woman seriously injured in Cass County crash

Around 2:20 p.m. this afternoon the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County responded to a 1 vehicle accident on Route Y just South of 195th Street in rural Cass County.

The accident occurred when the 1997 Toyota Camry driven by 23 year old Christina C. Johnson of Belton, Missouri was South bound when she traveled off the roadway, over corrected down a embankment and struck a creek.

She was taken by Belton EMS to Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri with serious injuries.

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Drexel woman escapes injury in Cass County Accident

On 5/7/15 around 2:28 p.m. The Missouri State Highway in Cass County responded to a 2 vehicle accident at North Cass Parkway and I-49.

The accident occurred when the 2000 Dodge driven by 29 year old Merrissa E. Chapman of Peculiar, Missouri turned into the path of the 2007 Buick Driven by 70 year old Dinah S. Romi of Drexel,Missouri striking the vehicle in the side.

Merrissa E. Chapman had minor injuries in this accident and was taken by South Metro EMS to Truman East Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Dinah Romi wasn't injured in this accident, The vehicles both received moderate damage and was towed by the scene by Johnsons Tow.

Both women were wearing seatbelts.

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Butler Police Department: 2 warrant arrests in Butler

Brandy J. Mayfield

On 5/7/15 The Butler Police Department responded to 113 S. Fulton Street in Butler to pick up Brandy J. Mayfield on a Butler city arrest warrant.

While the officer was arresting Mayfield he made contact with a unknown white male subject that was at the residence. 

After speaking to Mayfield at the Butler Police Station she identified the unknown white male as Christopher Ryan Kuone of Butler, Missouri.

Chris R. Kuone

Mr. Kuone had a $20,000 Warrant out of Bates County for dangerous drugs X2 and a Camden County no bond warrant for Domestic Assault in the 3rd degree.

Brandy J. Mayfield posted bond and was released, Christopher Kuone was transported to the Bates County Memorial Hospital with a foot injury and will be booked in to the Bates County Jail when he is done with medical treatment.


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Obituary - David Day Willhoite

David Day Willhoite, 85, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in Peculiar, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery in Drexel, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Trinity Hospice or Wounded Warriors.

(A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Obituary - Phyllis Rose Rippeto

Phyllis Rose Rippeto, 72, Belton, Missouri, formerly of Lake Annette, Missouri, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Beautiful Savior Home in Belton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

(A complete obituary will be posted when available).

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