Wanted Felon arrested in Kentucky

Mark Degrave

 UPDATE: Mark Degrave has been captured in Kentucky.

Agents with Nationwide Bail Enforcement LLC will transport Mr. Degrave back to Missouri.

 



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Full Complete Obituary - Trista L. Vail

Trista Vail

Trista L. Vail, 33 of Butler, Missouri passed away February 18, 2017 in an automobile accident in Linn County, Kansas. 

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, February 24, 2017 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler with Rev. Marla Kash officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow services in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Trista L. Vail Love Fund in care of Community First Bank in Butler. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Trista was born June 15, 1983 in Kansas City, Missouri – a miracle baby, being born at only 28 weeks with a low birth weight of 2 lbs, 14 oz. She was the daughter of Curtis L. and Tammy L. (Silver) Vail.

Trista attended school in Butler and graduated from Butler High School, and then attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. Trista had worked for County Mart, Wal-Mart, Bates County Memorial Hospital and later as a teacher’s aide at Butler Elementary and several other schools throughout the area. It was during this time Trista realized elementary education wasn’t necessarily her passion and caring for older people then became very important in her life. This led her to work for several nursing and medical facilities throughout the area, which she loved. She had most recently worked at a kennel for exotic dogs, an occupation she particularly enjoyed as dogs were precious to her.

At one point in her life, Trista had been told she would likely not be able to have children. For the years that followed, Trista became a mother to her nieces and cousins. She loved Johnny Mack Stephens, Jr., with all her heart, and felt they both had found their soulmate. She dearly loved her brother, father, and family; and she truly missed her mother.

Trista’s family is proud she was finally able to enjoy motherhood, if only for two months’ time. Trista had said that she now had “her happy little family.”

Trista was preceded in death by an infant sister, Candis L. Vail; her mother Tammy L. Vail; grandparents Herschel L. Vail and Nancy A. Vail; and an uncle, Chris W. Vail. 

She is survived by her fiancé Johnny Mack Stephens, Jr., and her two month-old daughter, Keylynn Mack Stephens; her father Curtis L. Vail and stepmother Vicki J. Vail; one brother, Curtis L. Vail II (Ida Jolliff); nieces Macie and Mylynn Vail; one uncle, Kenneth Vail and wife Corrie; two aunts, Ruth Vail Quirk and Vicky Vail and fiancé Anthony Lunde; special cousins Travis Ackerman, Tabatha Vunovich, Krystal Telfer, Andrew Vail, and Trevor Vail; as well as many other family and friends. Trista also leaves behind two beloved dogs, Ladybug and Buddy.

Former Drexel woman murdered in Colorado

A teenager was taken into custody Friday in connection with the death of 61-year-old Linda Smith of Grand Junction, Colorado.

Documents related to the case have been sealed by the court, but the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office said 14-year-old Stephanie Hauck faces charges of felony manslaughter and felony second-degree assault with a deadly weapon causing injury. 

It is being reported that Hauck was a foster child in the Smith home.

The cause and manner of Smith’s death are still under investigation, and officials have not released details regarding Hauck’s role in the incident.

Hauck is being held without bond at the Colorado Division of Youth Corrections’ Grand Mesa Youth Services Center. It is uncertain at this time if she will be tried as an adult.

Linda Smith previously lived in Drexel, MO and most recently in Butler, MO prior to moving to Junction City, Colorado.

Stolen truck found nearby

From the Bates County Sheriff's Office

On February 15th Deputies responded to State Route B in Rockville to take a report of a vehicle theft. When the victim let her dogs outside that morning she noticed that her truck was not in her driveway where she had parked it the night before. They had OnStar in the vehicle. OnStar was able to look at the vehicle’s GPS and they advised Dispatch that the vehicle was located just a few miles northwest of the residence. 

Deputies responded to the location of the vehicle. The back glass was broken out of the truck. A Detective arrived on the scene to process the vehicle. The items collected from the truck will be sent to the lab for analysis.

Valentine's Day burglary under investigation

On February 14th a Deputy responded to County Road 4501 in Adrian, MO to take a burglary report. The victim stated that her residence had been broken into. Her furnace had been damaged and pipes and wires had been cup at removed. The victim also had miscellaneous tools, an air mattress and copper tubing stolen.

Then, on February 17th Deputies responded to County Road 5508 to take a burglary report. The victim stated someone had broken into his shed and hand stolen a saddle, bridles, halters, girths and a horseshoeing kit. His granddaughters show box had also been stolen. The items on the show box had the name “Catie” on them. The value of the items stolen was approximately $2725.00.

If you have any information in either burglary please contact the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 660-670-3232.

Clinton man arrested on warrants

Frankie L. Wood

On 2/20/17 around 5:00pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County arrested 46 year old Frankie L. Wood of Clinton, Missouri.

Mr. Wood was arrested for 1.) Felony Henry County Sheriffs Office Warrant - 2nd Degree Burglary 2.) Misdemeanor Clinton Police Department Warrant - Driving While Revoked 3.) Failure to register a motor vehicle 4.) Driving while revoked.

He was booked into the Henry County Jail and he is currently listed as bondable.



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Three injured in Vernon County rollover accident

On 2/19/17 around 3:00pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Route C 2.5 miles West of Schell City, Missouri in rural Vernon County.

The Missouri State Highway says the accident occurred when the 1994 GEO Prizm driven by 33 year old Leslie A. Gayman of Schell City, Missouri ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned.

Leslie A Gayman as well as two passengers in her vehicle 6 year old Heidi L.Gayman and 4 year old Natalie G. Gayman all sustained minor injuries and all three occupants were transported to the Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by a Private Tow.




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Updated Obituary - Trista L. Vail

Trista L. Vail

Funeral services for Trista Vail will be Friday February 24, 2017 at 2pm with visitation prior to services at 1 pm at The Mullinax Funeral Home located at 10 S. High Street in Butler, Mo.

Thank you for the outpouring of love and support for us during this emotional time.  

A complete Obituary will be available tomorrow.