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Obituary - Robert "Bob" A. Croy

Robert "Bob" A. Croy

Robert "Bob" A. Croy age 51 of Garden City, Missouri departed this life Thursday, February 4, 2016 at his home in Garden City.

He is survived by his wife, Shannon R. Croy of the home; a daughter, Cassie Layne Croy, Springfield, Missouri; two sisters, Deborah Roetheler, Rogersville, Missouri, Christine Smith, Thomasville, Alabama; other relatives and many friends.

Celebration of Life Visitation will be held Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Cass County Cremation Services, Harrisonville, Missouri.

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

Obituary - Fred Ray Orr, Jr.

Fred Ray Orr, Jr., 75, Harrisonville, Missouri died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. (Cremation to follow).

Fred was born February 17, 1940 in Harrisonville to Fred Ray and Sarah Mae (Brewster) Orr. He was a 1957 graduate of Harrisonville High School. He worked for AT&T in Lee's Summit, Missouri for 17 years and also farmed his own farm. He was an Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Peculiar, Missouri.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one brother, Samuel J. Orr of Peculiar, Missouri; one sister, Joyce M. Armintrout of Harrisonville, Missouri, and three nieces.

Linn County Kansas police needing help in landfill break in

During the weekend of January 27th 2016 the Linn County Landfill was broken into. Taken was the cash box containing approximately $70 in cash and some checks.

The box was described as light brown metal with a combination lock.

If you have any information about this or any other crimes contact the Linn County Sheriff’s Office at 913-795-2665 or Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-471-TIPS.

Obituary - Marvin Glenn Bowman Sr.

Marvin Glenn Bowman Sr., 79, Archie, Missouri, died Friday, January 29, 2016 at his home in Archie.

Cremation with no services scheduled.

A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.

Harrisonville man seriously injured in Saline County crash

On 1/29/16 around 10:35 pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Saline County along with The Saline County Sheriffs Office responded to a two vehicle accident on I-70 Eastbound at Mile Marker 77.2 in Saline County.

Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta driven by 20 year old Taylor R. Beckenbach of Blue Springs, Missouri was stopped on the roadway partially blocking the right lane when she was struck by 2012 Ford van driven by 59 year old Kim A. Ross of Madison Illinois.

The collision caused both vehicles to begin sliding on the roadway before coming to a stop in the right lane of traffic. The van struck the ground, overturned and came to stop in the left lanes of traffic.

Three people from the Volkswagen were transported by Air Ambulance with injuries Taylor R. Beckenbach sustained minor injuries, 44 year old Eric S. Preston of Harrisonville, Missouri sustained serious injuries in this accident and 20 year old Melissa Short of Blue Springs, Missouri sustained serious injuries in this accident. Kim A. Ross refused medical treatment,

The vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene by Don's Towing.



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Appleton City man arrested on St. Clair County warrant

David McKinney

On Jan. 28, David McKinney, 34, Appleton City, was arrested on two St. Clair County warrants charging him with class A misdemeanor domestic assault-third degree and class A misdemeanor assault on a law enforcement officer-third degree. Total bond is set at $20,000 cash or surety. 

The charges stem from an incident the previous day when St. Clair County deputies responded to Third Street in Appleton City in reference to a domestic disturbance in progress. McKinney allegedly threatened the life of a female victim and her family. The victim stated McKinney refused to let her leave the house. Later the same day a deputy made contact with McKinney and he threatened the life of the deputy. 

During the contact, McKinney also made advances placing the deputy in apprehension of physical attack.

Obituary - Opal June King

Opal June King, 81, Independence, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Rosewood Health and Rehab Center in Independence. (Cremation).

Opal was born October 11, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Fred Raymond and Nellie Frances (Young) Grossnickle. She had lived in Kansas City and Independence most of her life. Opal had worked in housekeeping at several local hospitals in the Independence, Missouri area.

Opal was preceded in death by two sons, John Robert Wheeler, Jr. and Jeffrey Wheeler. She is survived by two sons, Justin Wheeler and Jerry Wheeler; three daughters, Joyce Spieler, Janet Heavner, and Judy Barlow; two sisters, Shirley Markle, and Harriett Mason.