Obituary - James Russell Joy

A memorial service for James will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri. The Minister officiating at the service will be Pastor David Putthoff.

The visitation will be held from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. preceding the service.

The family suggests any MEMORIAL donations be made to Midwest Transplant. Donations may be left at the funeral home.

Survivors include his stepfather and mother, Mike and Linda McKee of Montrose, Missouri; his father Stanley E. Joy; one sister Paula Jean Joy; one brother George Allen McKee; five half-sisters: Carol Joy, Shirley Joy, Jamie Joy, Peggy Sue (Chris) Fayard and Paige Joy; two half-brothers William Joy and Levi Joy; two nephews Joseph Kempinger and Noah Kempinger; a step-grandmother Betty McKee; many other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

13 year old girl injured in Bates County accident

On 12/28/15 around 6:07 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with the Bates County Sheriffs Deputies and Bates County EMS responded to a one vehicle accident on Northbound I-49 at Mile Marker 130.4

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Nissan Frontier driven by 53 year old Andrew L. Smith of Saint Joseph, Missouri began to slide on the ice covered roadway and traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a bridge.

Two passengers in Mr. Smith's vehicle 43 year old Rachel A. Panku who sustained moderate injuries in this accident and 13 year old Destani Jones who sustained minor injuries both of Saint Joseph, Missouri were transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri.

The vehicle received extensive damage and was towed from the scene by Don's Tow of Butler, Missouri.



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Three year old Kansas boy among injured in Vernon County crash

Around 11;45 a.m. this morning the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriffs Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on I-49 6 miles South of Nevada.

Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2000 Toyota Accord driven by 60 year old Deborah S. Prewitt of Parsons, Kansas lost control on sleet covered roadway and traveled off the right side of the roadway before striking a fence and tree.

Three people were injured in this accident 27 year old Jenny A. Prewitt, 3 year old Dominic A. Prewitt and Deborah S. Prewitt all of Parsons, Kansas sustained minor injuries in this accident and all three was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada, Missouri.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by TCB Towing.


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Two children injured in Cass County crash

On 12/28/15 around 3:40 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriffs Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident on Northbound Route D just South of 215th Street in rural Cass County.

Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by 39 year old Rachel E. Ropp of Raymore, Missouri slid on ice covered roadway and crossed the centerline and was struck by a 2012 Ford E250 driven by 43 year old Jeffrey W. Pinneo of Osawatomie, Kansas.

Two children in the Ropp vehicle were injured in this accident 9 year old Naomi R. Ropp and 7 year old Cora J. Ropp both of Raymore, Missouri sustained minor injuries in this accident and both was transported to Children's Mercy Hospital by ambulance.

The vehicles sustained extensive damage and were towed from the scene by J's Southland Tow.


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Osceola man arrested on felony warrants

Micky Kottwitz

On Dec. 23, Micky Kottwitz, 40, Osceola, was arrested in Osceola on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class C felony possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $15,000. 

The charge stems from an incident on Aug. 28 at a residence on NE 471 Road, Osceola. During the investigation, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office deputies and members of the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force discovered paraphernalia that field test positive methamphetamine in Kottwitz’s possession.

Butler Police Department Activity Report 12/21 - 12/26 - 2015

• 12/21/2015 

Warrant service
Attempt to contact
Assault report 800 block of S High
Vandalism report

• 12/22/2015 

Theft report Fran apts
Alarm 1100 block of W Ft Scott
Well being check 900 block of S High
Accident Fran and Ft Scott
Accident 400 block of S Main
Alarm 700 block of HillCrest
Ex Parte violation 1100 block of W Ft Scott
Medical assist W-52 Overpass

• 12/23/2015 

Accident Bishop and Ft Scott
Accident Country Mart parking lot
Animal complaint pine and Orange
Open door Orange St
Animal complaint Stop Light
Wal-Mart Shoplifter call
Warrant service

• 12/24/2015 

Disturbance Casey’s Orange St
Disturbance 100 block of S Fulton
Noise complaint S Park
Medical assist 800 block of N Fulton
Disturbance 1000 block of W -52
Animal complaint 200 block of S Broadway

• 12/25/2015 

Animal complaint West St
Attempt to locate
Possible gun shots N Fulton
Keep the peace 400 block of E Ft Scott
Animal complaint 100 block of N High
Theft report 200 block of E Ft Scott

• 12/26/2015 

Medical assist 200 block of W Clark
Traffic assist Mullinax
Trespassing call Wal-Mart
Well being check Austin and Mill St
Alarm West side of Square

Cass County man arrested in Bates County

On 12/27/15 around 6:27 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 32 year old Victor A. Borden of Peculiar, Missouri.

Mr. Borden was arrested for 1.) Driving while Intoxicated 2.) Expired Registration 3.) Failure to drive on the right half of the roadway 4.) Driving while suspend.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail and placed on a 12 hour hold.

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Now that's more like it...

It looks like our good luck is about to run out, in regard to decent weather. According to the National Weather Service, we are to expect a smattering of snow to be dumped on ice- the fun (ugh) begins later tonight.

Mid America Live will keep you posted on weather updates and any closings as they become available.