Obituary - Wayne Andrew Henson

Wayne Andrew Henson, 85, Drexel, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m.



(A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Obituary - Virginia Cline

Virginia Cline

Funeral services for Virginia Cline will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. Sunday at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions in lieu of flowers to American Cancer Society. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Virginia Cline, age 78 of Blue Springs, Missouri died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. She was born November 4, 1937 to V.L. and Esther Irene Jennings Harbert in Johnstown, Missouri.

Virginia is survived by her son, Joe Cline Jr. and wife Brenda of Independence, Missouri; one daughter, Ronda Romeo and husband Mike of Blue Springs, Missouri; one sister, Karen Hunt of Independence, Missouri; Uncle and Aunt Ralph and Evelyn Jennings of Butler, Missouri; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joe Cline in 2003; and aunt, Frances Williams.

Updated Obituary - James Russell Joy

James Russell Joy

James Russell Joy, 35, son of George Michael “Mike” and Linda Rose (DeMaggio) McKee and Stanley Joy, departed this life December 24, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital in North Kansas City, Missouri. James was born April 20, 1980 in Kansas City, Missouri and spent the early years of his childhood in the Kansas City area. Mike and Linda later moved their family to Montrose, Missouri where James attended Montrose School for several years. He felt it was important to finish his high school education earning his GED after a few years.

James continued to make his home in rural Montrose, but worked in the Kansas City and St. Joseph, Missouri areas doing tree trimming, roofing and concrete work.

Hunting deer occupied some of James’ free time and he also enjoyed fishing in the strip pits surrounding the Montrose area. Spending time with his family and friends was very important to him. He and his Grandpa Scott had a special bond. James’ most selfless act was the gift of life. It was his wish to donate his organs to someone who needed them if an accident ever occurred. Several of the most blessed life giving Christmas gifts were received through his family’s desire to allow his wishes to be carried out.

Preceding James in death were his maternal grandmother and step-grandfather Mae DeMaggio and Ervin Scott; maternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Ed and Violet DeMaggio; paternal grandparents James and Virginia Joy; step-grandfather Harold McKee; and an aunt Mary Kendall.

Survivors include his stepfather and mother, Mike and Linda McKee; 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.

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.

Obituary - Raymond McKinney

Raymond McKinney 55 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at ABC Healthcare, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Final arrangements entrusted to Cass County Cremation Service, Harrisonville, Missouri. An obituary will be posted when that information becomes available.

Obituary - Shirley Foster

Shirley Foster, of Rich Hill, passed away on Sunday, December 27th at her home in Rich Hill. She was 55. Arrangements are under the direction of Heuser Funeral Home. 

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 2nd at Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill. 

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Shirley Foster Memorial Fund, in care of Heuser Funeral Home.

Harrisoville man and Clinton woman injured in Henry County rollover accident

On 12/30/15 around 9:15 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County responded to a one vehicle accident on SE 80 Road just East of Route PP in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1994 Ford F-150 driven by 59 year old Verble A. Balducci of Harrisonville, Missouri traveled off the roadway and overturned before coming to rest in a creek.

Mr. Balducci sustained moderate injuries in this accident and was transported to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri. 

A passenger in the vehicle 47 year old Julie A. Renfrow of Clinton, Missouri sustained moderate injuries in this accident and will seek her own treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Golden Valley Tow Company.


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5 People in SWMO Indicted For Meth & Illegal Firearms

By Sydney Smith. CREATED 4:23 PM

Five people in southwest Missouri have been indicted by a federal grand jury, in three separate but related cases, for distributing methamphetamine in Vernon and Bates County, Missouri, and for illegally possessing firearms.

Marklee Eugene Bogart from Nevada, Mo., and Danny Crawford from El Dorado Springs, Mo., were charged in a six-count indictment.

The federal indictment alleges that Bogart and Crawford participated in a conspiracy to distribute 50+ grams of methamphetamine in Vernon County, Missouri.

The indictment charges Bogart with one count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and one count of illegally possessing firearms.

The indictment also charges Crawford with one count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, one count of possessing a firearm and one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition.

Crawford, who has been convicted of a felony, allegedly possessed a .22-caliber rifle and 199 rounds of .22-caliber ammunition.

The indictment also contains a forfeiture allegation, which would require Bogart to forfeit to the government any property derived from the proceeds of the alleged offenses, including a total of $50,897 that was seized by law enforcement officers on two separate occasions.

Donald G. Grissom, from Milo, Mo., and Margaret West, of Rockville, Mo., were charged in a five-count indictment.

The federal indictment alleges that Grissom and West participated in a conspiracy to distribute at least 50 grams of methamphetamine in Bates County, Missouri.

The indictment charges Grissom and West with one count each of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.

The federal indictment also charges West with one count of distributing methamphetamine and one count of being a felon in possession of firearms.

West, who has been convicted of a felony, allegedly possessed a .380-caliber handgun, a shotgun and a .22-caliber rifle.

The indictment also contains a forfeiture count, which would require West to forfeit to the government any property derived from the proceeds of the alleged offenses, including $10,905 that was seized by law enforcement officers.

Lastly, James Pryor from Nevada, Missouri, was charged in a two-count indictment.

The federal indictment alleges that Pryor possessed 5 grams or more of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute in Vernon County, Missouri.

These cases are being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jody M. Larison.

They were investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the FBI, the Vernon County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department, Bates County, Mo., Sheriff’s Office and the CNET Drug Taskforce.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Urges Caution Around Hazardous,Water Covered Roadways

Over the course of the last several days, heavy rains have caused extensive flash flooding throughout Missouri and has led to many roadway closures. The Patrol encourages motorists to never drive through water covered roads; even a small amount of fast-moving water can sweep a vehicle off the roadway. For your safety and that of your passengers, drivers are reminded to stay alert while driving in areas known to flood. Barricades closing a road are there to protect you. Drivers must respect barriers or barricades put in place by MoDOT or other officials. It is extremely dangerous and a violation of state law to drive around them. If your vehicle would happen to become stuck in rising water, get out quickly and move to higher ground.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges motorists to be vigilant of water across roadways, including roadways which rarely experience such conditions. Recognizing these conditions is particularly difficult after dark, so it is imperative drivers utilize extreme caution to assure safe passage to their destination.

Flooding from recent rains have already claimed 13 lives in Missouri alone. Know the route you will be traveling, and the current condition of those roadways. The cold temperature of the water, in addition to colder air temperatures, will cause hypothermia to set in quickly for those exposed. Don’t put yourself in the position of battling the elements!

Missouri Department of Transportation road conditions may be accessed through the Highway Patrol’s website (www.mshp.dps.mo.gov). These flooding conditions are changing rapidly and driver caution is critical. Motorists must be attentive and allow additional reaction time for these changing conditions. Let’s work together to prevent further loss of life from these extremely hazardous conditions.

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!!!