Obituary - Christopher Landsberg

Chris P. Landsberg

Chris P. Landsberg, 57, of Tightwad, Missouri died early Wednesday morning, November 25, 2015 as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

He was born October 12, 1958 in Odessa, Mo., the son of Paul Jay Landsberg and Phyllis Maxine (Norcross) Landsberg.

Chris married Christina M. Titus on February 16, 1980 in Clinton, Mo., and she survives of the home. Chris was employed as a beekeeper and also with Tracker Marine in Clinton. He was a member of the Restoration Branch where he served as an elder, a Sunday school teacher, and was on the building committee. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, hunting with his grandchildren, and following his children and grandchildren's sports activities.

In addition to his wife, surviving are one son, Paul Allen Landsberg and wife Casey of Racket, Mo.; one daughter, LaChrisha Marie Gray and husband Jeffery of Little Rock, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Melissa Pierce, Michael Pierce, Paul Jay Landsberg, Alan Landsberg, and Dallas Christopher Gray; his mother, Phyllis Landsberg of Bates City, Mo.; two brothers, James Scott Landsberg and fiance' Stephanie of Oak Grove, Mo., and Douglas Landsberg and wife Tammy of Windsor, Mo.; his mother-in-law, Viola Titus of Clinton, Mo.; three brothers-in-law, Michael Marshall of Bates City, Mo., Victor Titus and wife Debby of Farmington, New Mexico, and Bruce Titus and wife Patty of Copeland, Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, and one sister, Amy Marshall on October 24, 2015.

Memorial services will be at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, Mo. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., just prior to the service at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Church of Jesus Christ Restoration Branch Building Fund, and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home.

High water rescue in Vernon County today

The Vernon County Sheriffs Office responded to a call of a vehicle that was stranded in high water Northwest of Nevada this afternoon.

A rescue boat was brought in from the Vernon County Ambulance District and the passengers was safely removed from the water. Please remember to turn around and don't drown.

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Obituary - Helen Jane Mangin

 Helen Jane Mangin

Helen Jane Mangin, age 74, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Nevada, passed away November 24, 2015. She was born March 22, 1941 in Montevallo, the daughter of John Melvin and Lola Fay (Malcom) Scholes. On May 12, 1958 she was united in marriage to Vincent Robert Mangin in Vinita, OK and together their union was blessed with seven children.

Helen attended school in Sheldon then moved for a time to work for her Aunt in Wichita where she met Vincent. After their marriage the couple continued to live for a time in Wichita, and then moved to Pennsylvania before returning to Jerico Springs. She was employed for several years at the State Hospital as a Med-Tech. Her greatest love was her family and when time allowed, Helen enjoyed crocheting for them. She was a longtime member of the Nevada Eagles Lodge.

Survivors include her children, Ramona Greenlee and husband Bubba of South Greenfield; James Mangin of Lamar; Sandra Mangin also of Lamar; Karen Brandell of Stockton; Sharon Crutcher of Springfield; Lorie Foster of Stockton; and Penny Jackson of Springfield; one brother, Raymond Scholes of Jerico Springs; fifteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as other extended family members. Of special mention is her beloved grand-pet, Romeo. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; five siblings, Lorne Richard Scholes; Melvin Lloyd Scholes; Herbert Gene Scholes; Almeta Elisabeth Eisenhour; and Pearleta Florence Larson.

Funeral services for Helen Jane Mangin are scheduled at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Ferry Funeral Home with visitation to be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. just prior to the service. Interment will follow the services in Dunnegan Grove Cemetery near Sheldon.

Those who wish may contribute in her memory to the Lung Cancer Association or St. Jude’s in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Suspect formally charged for Friday’s Central Bank of Sedalia robbery

David O. Waters III

The suspect in Friday’s bank robbery at Central Bank of Sedalia, 301 W. Broadway Blvd., has been formally charged for the crime.

David O. Waters III, 26, of Kansas City, has been charged with first degree robbery and armed criminal action by Pettis County Prosecutor Phillip Sawyer. He is at the Pettis County Jail on a $500,000 bond, cash only.

According to Case.net, Waters appeared at an arraignment Monday morning, where he pled not guilty to the charges. A hearing has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Pettis County Courthouse.

This isn’t the first time Waters has been involved with a robbery: he has a criminal history that may “enhance” his current charges, Sawyer said Tuesday.

“Based on what I received, he has some prior criminal history,” Sawyer said. “I’m exploring whether any of that merits an enhancement of the current charges.”

According to court documents, Waters has a prior conviction for second degree robbery and armed criminal action and is on probation/parole for those charges. According to Case.net, the charges were filed in late 2011 after being arrested by the Kansas City Police Department, when Waters was 22. He was sentenced in March 2013 for a combined eight years to run concurrently, with credit given for time already served.

Sedalia Police Department officers arrested Waters Friday afternoon in the 100 block of East Chestnut Avenue, just hours after the robbery occurred. Patrol officers had been making contact with anyone matching the suspect description, SPD Cmdr. Adam Hendricks told the Democrat.

According to a SPD report, at 11:40 a.m. Friday, SPD received a report that Central Bank had been robbed. A witness stated the suspect indicated he was armed, demanded money and then fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of money.

According to court documents, Waters handed a teller a note that read “I need that money. Gun in my pocket. One wrong move your (sic) dead. Start with the money on top.” SPD Detective Josh Howell said the weapon was never shown or used, according to the witness.

SPD officers checked video surveillance footage at nearby convenience stores, finding that Waters had entered Break Time, across the street, at 10:56 a.m. Officers also saw him enter a vehicle, which was later stopped when Waters was arrested. Waters was questioned by officers at SPD, but denied any involvement in the robbery.

No injuries were reported during the incident. Howell told the Democrat late Friday night some of the money stolen had been recovered.

Nicole Cooke can be reached at 660-826-1000 ext. 1482 or @NicoleRCooke.

Obituary - Joseph S. Pike

Joseph S. Pike

Joseph S. Pike, 81, Nevada, MO departed this life on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada following a brief illness. Joe was born October 8, 1934 in Milo, MO to Lester DeWitt and Jeanette Lynn (Pace) Pike.

Joe was born Milo and raised in the Ellis area in Vernon County. He attended school in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School. Following high school Joe served in the United States Army for two years, being stationed in Germany from 1955-1957. Upon his return to Nevada he began employment at the Nevada State Hospital where he continued to work for over 30 years until his retirement. Joe loved fishing, he also loved animals and nature, and being outdoors.

Survivors include his children, Mary Jo Shouse and her husband Gary, Spearville, KS, Joe Pike and his wife Tracy, Nevada, Matt Pike and his wife Jamie, Nevada, and Jeanie Masters, Nevada; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Tandy Pike, Sheldon, and Tony Pike, Sr., Compton Junction; three sisters, Grace Colvin, Nevada, Jewell Williams, Bronaugh, and Alice Rammage, Nevada; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Lester, and one sister, Jean Gicante.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the funeral home.

Obituary - Franklin "Frank" D. McClelland

Visitation for Frank McClelland of Butler, Missouri will be 5 -7 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2015 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Funeral services will be 12 noon Monday, November 30 at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Willard, Missouri with Reverend Ronnie Sicker officiating. Visitation in Willard will be prior to services from 11 - 12 noon Monday at the Rose Hill Baptist Church. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery in Willard, Missouri. In lieu of flowers contributions to Butler Immanuel Baptist Church or Rose Hill Cemetery. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Franklin "Frank" D. McClelland, age 78 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born November 26, 1936 to Claude Castle and Bernice Sweet McClelland in Dadeville, Missouri.

Frank is survived by his wife, Norma McClelland of Butler, Missouri; one son, Terry McClelland and wife Robin of Linn Valley, Kansas; three daughters, Sherry Tompkins and husband Craig of Belton, Missouri, Tammy Raffurty and husband Michael of Sterling, Colorado and Pammy Smith and husband Ken of Albuquerque, New Mexico; 10 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, J.C. McClelland and Jim McClelland; and four sisters, Ernestine Neil, Margaret Gann, Percien Hotchkiss and Virginia Vest.

Motorcycle accident in Cass County injures Harrisonville man

Around 12:45 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County responded to a accident involving a motorcycle and passenger car on Northbound 291just South of 155th Street.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Pontiac driven by 38 year old Shelby L. Preston of Harrisonville, Missouri overtook and struck the rear of a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Aaron J. Starkebaum of Harrisonville, Missouri, which was yielding for traffic. After impact the Harley Davidson traveled off the right side of the roadway ejecting the driver.

Mr. Starkebaum sustained moderate injuries in this accident and was transported by ambulance to St. Luke's East Hospital in Lees Summit, Missouri.

Both vehicles received damage and was towed from the scene by GT Tow of Raytown, Missouri.

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Obituary - John "Robert" Giltner

John "Robert" Giltner, age 71 years passed away Sunday November 22, 2015 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral Services will be held on Friday November 27,2015 at Vansant-Mills Chapel Clinton, Missouri.

Visitation will take place 1 hour prior. Interment will follow at Wall Cemetery Blairstown, Missouri.Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Among survivors are his daughter Mary Hall.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.