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| Cheryl Kenney |
NEVADA, Mo. -- 25 years ago Saturday, a woman from Nevada, Missouri vanished, leaving no clues behind.
Law enforcement says despite the length of time that has passed, closing this case is still a priority, and they need the public's help."She was a local, a native of Nevada. At the time, I believe she was living near Walker," said Sgt. Jeff Baker, Nevada Police Department.
Sergeant Jeff Baker says Cheryl Kenney was a mother of two, a wife and a honest, hard working person. That all changed the night of February 27th, 1991.
"Apparently, she closed the store about 10 o'clock that night, and was never seen again," said Sgt.Baker.
Sgt. Baker says over the years, thousands of hours have been spent on dozens, if not hundreds of interviews, all aimed at finding out what happened to Kenney.
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On Friday, April 29 at approximately 9:29 A.M., the Butler and Adrian Fire Departments were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at Rt. F @ County Rd. 1801 west of Passaic.
On arrival of the first Butler unit, heavy fire was found in the south end of a single wide mobile home. The fire was determined at that time to be in the Adrian district.
The fire declared under control at 10:30 A.M., with the structure and contents sustaining heavy fire damage. The last units left the scene at 11:37 A.M.
The fire was difficult to control due to the fact that a second roof had been constructed over top of the original roof.
There were no injuries.
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| Larry Ray McCoy III |
Nevada police report they are continuing an investigation of a felony assault with a motor vehicle that occurred on Thursday, April 28 at about 5pm. Nevada Police Detectives became aware that a subject wanted for several felonies was hiding in the 800 block of E. Hickory.
As detectives and patrol officers approached the scene, the wanted man was observed walking towards a parked car occupied by a young female. Noticing the arriving police, the wanted subject fled on foot and the female driver in an attempt to flee accelerated at a high rate of speed and crashed her car into a marked patrol car approaching the scene.
The police officer was temporally trapped in the crashed patrol car and received an arm injury.
The female driver received a facial cut from the deployed air bag of the car she was fleeing in. The unlicensed female driver was identified as a 15 year reported runaway from Cedar County, missing for nearly three months.
The Juvenile’s name will not be released. She was treated and released from NRMC and turned over to the custody of Vernon County Juvenile authorities, charged with Assault. The police officer was also treated and released from the hospital.
The wanted male felon ran with police pursuing on foot. Police witnessed the subject crawl under a structure in the 600 block of Osage, where he was successfully taken into custody.
The arrested subject is a 24 year old Vernon County resident identified as:
Larry Ray McCoy III
McCoy was a fugitive on Felony warrants from three counties, including Assault, Burglary and Receiving Stolen Property.
Nevada Police Detectives had been actively looking for both subjects for several days.
In addition to the active warrants from three separate counties, the Vernon County Associate Circuit Court has issued the following additional charges on McCoy.
Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Resisting Arrest. Total combined bond is $10,000 cash only.
Don’t hesitate to call 911 in an emergency. To report criminal activities to the dispatch center, call 417-448-2710 or use the Tip Hotline at 417-667-8477. All information will be kept confidential.
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| Geraldine Thornhill |
Funeral services for Geraldine Thornhill will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2016 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Bill John Umstattd officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to House of Hounds.
Geraldine Maxine Thornhill, age 87 of Ballard, Missouri peacefully passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at her sons's home in Ballard. She was born December 21, 1928 to Layton Doss and Corda Eurie Johnson Smith in Bates County, Missouri.
Geraldine is survived by her son, Alva Thornhill and significant other Becki Smith of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Betty Creath of Overland Park, Kansas; one granddaughter, Amanda Baker and husband Jess of Garden City, Missouri; a great-granddaughter, Paisley Jo Baker.; and her beloved pet Inka. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Eugene; and two brothers, Bill and Rob Smith.
Widespread rain & scat'd T-storms will move into the area this evening, and will persist all night. .50" to 1.50" expected. Best chances for rain are this evening and overnight Friday night. Rain chances diminish from west to east Saturday morning.
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| Neta Niemann |
The funeral services for Neta will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton City, Missouri.
Officiating at the service will be Pastor David Herald. Visitation will be held at the church preceding the service from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Interment will be in the Appleton City Cemetery. The family suggests any Memorial donations be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Neta Lucille Niemann, daughter of Jesse E. and Mary Dot (Burton) Duckworth, was born November 7, 1928 in Philomath, Oregon. She departed this life peacefully April 26, 2016 at the AC Manor Nursing Home in Appleton City, Missouri at 87 years of age.
While still an infant, Neta’s family moved to rural Collins, Missouri where her mother worked as a domestic to provide for her children. When Neta was twelve, they moved to Osceola where she graduated from Osceola High School. Her mother later married Jim Lackey. After school, Neta was employed by Missouri Public Service for a time.
After WWII was over, she spotted Bill Niemann playing town team basketball for Appleton City. She proudly tells that she set her sights on Bill, that “tall handsome man,” that very day. Later that evening she boldly invited him to sit with her and her friend in the booth at the café. She always said she didn’t think that shy Bill would have had the courage to introduce himself. They were married January 1, 1950 in the Lutheran parsonage in Appleton City. They were blessed with two sons. The Niemann’s made their home in Appleton City where Bill was a rural mail carrier. Neta worked for a few years as the Appleton City Treasurer. She was baptized October 1, 1942 and confirmed July 7, 1950, becoming a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Neta had a beautiful voice and often sang in church and at weddings. She was a Sunday school teacher and a member of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. She and Bill loved gardening together; Neta particularly enjoyed her roses.
Neta was a truly kind, sweet, caring lady. She and Bill were always willing to offer a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, and any kind of help to anyone in need. They were particularly good at ministering to those who had lost loved ones. Neta possessed a strong Christian faith and it showed in her generous and compassionate nature.
She and Bill spent many pleasurable hours together fishing at the Appleton City reservoir. Neta was a truly lovely lady inside and outside with a genuine smile to share with everyone. She will be missed greatly by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Neta was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather; husband Bill; an infant son, Charles; and her sister and brother in law Peg and George Hampton. Survivors include her son Jim Niemann and his wife Lois; one grandson Will Niemann and Kristin Southerland; one granddaughter Katie Jobe and her husband Travis Jobe, and one great granddaughter Gracy Jobe.
A house fire, two mile west of Passaic, destroyed the home of the John Johnson family early Friday morning April 29th. This family of five needs our help. Donations are being accepted at The Bear Stop Gas Station and Convenience Store on Fort Scott Street in Butler.
Stephanie Purtle is a former employee of the Bear Stop and a member of the family. The family is in immediate need of clothing and personal hygiene products.
- John Johnson: Jeans Men’s size 32 waist 34 length, shirts size large, shoes size 11
- Stephanie Purtle: Women’s Jeans size 10 shirts size large , Shoes size 6
- Alexis age 17: Juniors Jeans size 5s in shirt size small, shoe size 6
- Holly age 15: Girl’s Jeans size 10 , shirt size large, shoe size 6 ½
- Roam age 11: Boy’s Size 12 , shoe size 5
- Sydney age 5: Girls size 6x, Shoes size 12
Any and all clothing donations will be appreciated.
Any personal hygiene products will be appreciated.Drop off location is the Bear Stop Gas Station in Butler.
The Butler Public Library will have a book sale today from 9:30-5:30.
Saturday is the fill-a-bag sale for $2/bag from 9:30-1:30.
All proceeds benefit the non-tax supported, non-profit library, located at 100 W. Atkinson.
