On 2/16/17 around 2:34pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County responded to a one vehicle motorcycle accident on Route P just East of Pryor in rural Cass County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2011 Harley Davidson driven by 66 year old Jess R. Pittman of Blue Springs, Missouri topped and hill and noticed farm equipment in the roadway.
Mr. Pittman lost control of his bike when he applied the brakes causing the vehicle to travel off the right side of the roadway ejecting the driver.
Mr. Pittman sustained moderate injuries in this accident and he was transported by private vehicle to St. Lukes East in Lees Summit, Missouri for treatment.
The bike was totaled and towed from the scene by Jim's Tow of Lees Summit, Missouri.
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Raymond wished to be cremated with no public service. His family will be honoring those wishes. If you want to sign your name on the registry for his family there will be a book available at Hill & Son Funeral Home.
Any memorial contributions toward a love fund for Raymond's family may also be left at the funeral home.
Raymond Lee Melton born June 24, 1953 to Truman Lee and Velda Marie (Williamson) Melton in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, passed away at his home on February 15, 2017.
He attended school in Southern California, then in 1978 he moved to the Missouri and Kansas areas, where he met his wife Lucy of 38 years. To this union three children were born: Nicole, Joshua, and Joe.
Raymond worked most of his life as an ornamental welder as long as he was able. He was known well for his “tell you what he thought” attitude.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant son, Joshua; one sister, Rose Crissman.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Lucy; one daughter, Nicole (Danny) Whitford; one son, Joe (Christi) Melton; and one sister, Helen Albritton.
The Rich Hill Fire Department is in route to a large out of control brush fire at this time Southwest of Rich Hill on County Road 757.
The Butler Fire Department is currently on stand by to assist on this fire if they are needed.
We are unsure at this time how many acres are on fire but we would like to remind you to please refrain from any outside burning until weather conditions are more favorable.
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James Edward Daringer, 64, of Mound City, Kansas died Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Olathe Medical Center. James was born August 25, 1952 in La Cygne, Kansas to James Albert and Inez Irene (Mindell) Daringer.
James drove a truck for the City of Olathe. He was preceded in death by his wife, LoRita Pearl Daringer on March 7, 2014, and one sister, Dorothy Coker.
Survivors include a son, James A. Daringer; a daughter and her husband, Tami and Matthew Rogge; and a sister, Diane Lawrence.
There will be a private family service for James at a later date. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.
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| Richard Clayborn Wright |
Richard Clayborn Wright, 71, of Pleasanton, Kansas died on February 14, 2017. Richard was born on April 17, 1945 to Richard H. and Francis Louise (Hayden) Wright in Kansas City, Kansas. On January 20, 1973 he married Janet Sue Hunt in Florida. Richard and Janet were truck drivers for many years. Richard also enjoyed riding his motorcycles. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Hazel Margaret Anderson. Survivors include two sons, Rick Wright and wife Jody and Jeff Wright; two daughters, Rhonda Rookstool and husband Frankie, and Robin Rowland and husband Devin; one brother, Terry Dean Wright; one sister, Teresa Huffman and husband Earl; a brother-in-law Robert Anderson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one step-daughter, Lana Kay Montgomery and husband Don.
A visitation will be Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Richard Wright Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Homes and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.
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| Wanda Brown |
This week, the Missouri House took action to discourage crimes against law enforcement officers. House members approved legislation that would create enhanced penalties for individuals who assault officers of the law.
HB 57 creates enhanced penalties for crimes against law enforcement officials and would increase by one degree the penalty for voluntary or involuntary manslaughter; first- or second-degree property damage; unlawful use of a weapon; rioting; or first-degree trespassing; when those crimes are committed against a law enforcement officer. As an example, voluntary manslaughter is a class B felony under current statute, but if HB 57 becomes law, voluntary manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer would see the penalty increased to a class A felony.
As the bill’s sponsor told her colleagues, “Hopefully these additional penalties will be a deterrent for anyone who may be considering engaging in a crime against these public servants. This law is intended to further protect those who have dedicated themselves to safeguarding our communities.”
Crimes against law enforcement officers have increased in recent years and this bill will reinforce the legislature’s commitment to law enforcement. House Approves Bill to Create Blue Alert System (House Bills 302 & 228)
The Missouri House approved legislation this week to create a Blue Alert System. HBs 302 & 228 would allow law enforcement officials to quickly receive the information they need to apprehend individuals who injure or kill peace officers. The system is one of the priorities of Governor Eric Greitens, who included $250,000 in funding in his budget proposal to establish the system.
Similar to the Amber and Silver Alert systems, the Blue Alert system would send out identifying information such as a physical description of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle. Specifically, the bill would establish the Blue Alert System to aid in the identification, location, and apprehension of any individual or individuals suspected of killing or seriously injuring a local, state, or federal law enforcement officer. The bill would require the Department of Public Safety to coordinate with local law enforcement agencies and public commercial television and radio broadcasters to effectively implement the system.
Honoring Missouri's Heroes
Members of the Missouri House and Senate took time this week to honor Missouri’s military service members. Many of the state’s top military officials made their way to the State Capitol to be recognized for their service during Military Appreciation and Awareness Day. Hosted by the Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission, the annual event is meant to highlight the significant contributions and sacrifices of military service members and the importance of the economic impact that military installations have on the state of Missouri.
Visitors included Major General Steve Danner, Missouri Adjutant General; Major General Kent Savre with Fort Leonard Wood; Brigadier General Paul Tibbets with Whiteman Air Force Base; and Mr. Ed Donaldson, Deputy Chief of Staff for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The day’s events included a combined Senate and House reception in the Senate mezzanine, and a joint meeting of the Senate and House Veterans Committees. The military leaders also were honored in the House Chamber and had the opportunity to address the members of the House.
As always, please do not hesitate to call or write me anytime with your questions or thoughts on these or any other issue. My Capitol office phone number is (573) 751-3971 and my email is wanda.brown@house.mo.gov.
On 2/16/17 around 2:34pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County responded to a one vehicle motorcycle accident on Route P just East of Pryor in rural Cass County.
