Man killed in St. Clair County fatality accident

On 12/20/15 around 2:20 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriffs Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident 3 miles South of Lowry City on County Road NE 551 in rural St. Clair County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 46 year old Richard D. Davis of Lowry City, Missouri was Southbound on NE 551 when he ran off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected and ran off the left side of the roadway before striking a tree and overturning.

Mr. Davis was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and his body was transported to Sheldon Funeral Home in Osceola, Missouri.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Bray's Towing of Osceola, Missouri. This is Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 122nd Fatality accident of 2015.


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Update: Harrisonville man seriously injured in Cass County rollover accident

The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with the Cass County Sheriffs Office responded to a 1 vehicle rollover accident around 9:20 pm on Southbound I-49 at mile marker 165 in Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2003 Honda driven by 25 year old Devin L. Shepard of Harrisonville, Missouri traveled off the roadway overcorrected, the vehicle then crossed the highway and overturned several times ejecting the driver.

Devin Shepard sustained serious injuries in this accident and was transported by ambulance to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Johnson's Tow.



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Obituary - Mildred Perkins

Mildred Perkins

Mildred Perkins, age 101, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2015 at the Louisburg Health and Rehab. She was born on October 10, 1914 the daughter of William and Noma Gilmore Umphenour. She worked in house keeping at the Olathe Hospital before retiring. She was married to James Perkins who preceded her in death in August of 1970. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Naoma Morrison, a grand daughter, Sherry, two brothers, Lee and Eugene Umphenour, and three sisters, Ella Holsman, Margie Black, and Betty Johnson. Mildred was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, La Cygne Christian Church and the Star Valley Club. She is survived by a son Chuck Perkins and wife Pam, two daughters, Pat Berglund and husband Dave, and Janet Cook and husband, Martin, nine grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, and thirteen great great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to service time at the Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Thayer Park or La Cygne Sr. Citizens. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.

Obituary - Diane Elaine Pettis

Diane Elaine Pettis

Diane Elaine Pettis age 54 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Friday, December 18, 2015 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.

Diane is survived by her husband Wayne E. Pettis of the home; two sons, Casey Morris of Harrisonville, Missouri, and Joshua Lockhart and his wife Amanda of Lee's Summit, Missouri; two step-daughters, Cassy Wilson of Whiteman AFB, and Peggy Cannon of Peculiar, Missouri; her father, James Lee of Fontana, Kansas; a step-father, John Kern of Drexel, Missouri; a sister, Carolyn Keesee of Pittsburg, Missouri; two brothers, Larry Lee of Rogers, Arkansas, and Sam Lee of Kidder, Missouri; a half brother and a half sister; ten step-sisters and brothers; three grandchildren, Johnny, Bayliegh, and Brenden; other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Cremation.

Family will receive friends Wednesday, December 23, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as that information becomes available.

Obituary - John M. Atkinson

John M. Atkinson, 85, Nevada, MO passed away on December 18, 2015 at The Gardens at Barry Road in Kansas City, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

St. Clair County warrant arrests

On Dec. 16, Thomas Magee, 41, Kansas City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a class C felony charge of theft/stealing. The warrant was issued in December 2010 and bond is set at $1,000 cash only.

On Dec. 18, Monnete Claney, 53, Jerico Springs, was arrested in St. Clair County on a warrant from Clinton Police Department for failing to appear in court on an original charge of driving without a license. Bond is set at $100 cash only.

On Dec. 15, Pamela Williams, 26, Osceola, was arrested on a Henry County warrant for failing to appear in court on charges of an animal at large charge and stealing leased property from the Clinton Police Department. Total bond is set at $600 cash only.

Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper charged in death of man who drowned in handcuffs

Brandon E. Ellingson

On May 31, 2014, Brandon E. Ellingson was arrested at the Lake of the Ozarks for Boating While Intoxicated by Trooper Anthony Piercy and drowned while in Trooper Piercy’s custody. That same date, the Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control began conducting an investigation into the death. On Aug. 5, 2014, the Patrol completed its investigation and turned over all investigative reports to the Morgan County Coroner. On Aug. 18, 2014, the Morgan County Associate Circuit Court appointed a special prosecutor to review the drowning investigation and the Patrol provided all the investigative reports to the special prosecutor. On Sept. 4, 2014, the Morgan County Coroner conducted a coroner’s inquest, which resulted in Brandon E. Ellingson’s death being classified as accidental and recommended no charges against Trooper Piercy. On Sept. 8, 2014, the Patrol was notified by the special prosecutor that no charges would be filed against Trooper Piercy. On Dec. 15, 2014, the Division of Drug and Crime Control received a request from the special prosecutor to conduct additional interviews and investigation. The Division of Drug and Crime Control completed the follow-up interviews and reports and provided them to the special prosecutor on January 30, 2015. After the first special prosecutor requested to be recused, the Morgan County Associate Circuit Court appointed a second special prosecutor to the case on March 23, 2015.

On March 24, 2015, in response to a request from the second special prosecutor, the Division of Drug and Crime Control provided the case file to that special prosecutor. On Dec. 18, 2015, the second special prosecutor charged Trooper Piercy with involuntary manslaughter, at which time the Patrol put Trooper Piercy on leave without pay.

The charge for which Piercy was arrested is a mere accusation and is not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

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Disturbance leads to arrest in Rich Hill

James Mattingley

On December 17, 2015, Deputies were dispatched to Rich Hill to assist the Rich Hill Police Department on a disturbance call. Deputies were advised that on the arrival of the Rich Hill Officer a male subject had fled the scene on a yellow four wheeler. Once on scene Deputies were advised the reporting party did not want to pursue charges.

A short time later Sheriff Anderson observed the male subject riding the four wheeler down the street. When Sheriff Anderson attempted to make contact with the subject he began darting down several streets in an attempt to avoid contact. The four wheeler and the subject were found behind a house on 2nd and Pine Street. When Sheriff Anderson attempted to make contact with the subject behind the house the subject took off running on foot. After a short foot pursuit the Sheriff was able to catch him in the street where he scuffled with him until the Detectives assisted in taking him into custody. During the foot pursuit the subject was observed throwing a knife and cigarette package.


The Subject was identified as James  Mattingley of Archie, Missouri. Mr. Mattingley was transported to the Bates County Jail where he was booked in on the following warrants:
2 counts of Driving While Revoked,
1 count of Failing to pay Child Support,
1 count of Possession of a Dangerous Drugs,
1 count of 1st Degree Burglary,
1 count of 2nd Degree Felony Assault.

Mr. Mattingley’s Bonds totaled $55,000.00. Mr. Mattingley may also be facing additional charges of Resisting Arrest and Possession of a Control Substance.