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Obituary - Daniel Leonard Love

Daniel Leonard Love

Dan Love age 61, of Chilhowee, MO, formerly of Appleton City, MO passed away Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 in his home after a struggle with cancer. 

Funeral services will start at 1:00 PM Monday, March 13th at the Clinton Christian Church, in Clinton, Missouri.

Interment will be in the Carrsville Cemetery, Blairstown. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Daniel Leonard Love was born in Mexico, MO on August 21st, 1955 to the late Clifford Virgil Love and Wilma (Knox) (Love) Eckhoff. He was the fourth of five children born to Clifford and Wilma.

Dan was characterized by his passion for work and outdoor sports. He spent much of his youth in Appleton City where he developed an aptitude for both athletics and outdoor recreation, such as hunting and fishing. It became clear that his interests were a part of God’s purpose for Dan’s life as he became focused on two pillars of a well-defined ethos: the rule of fairness and respect for nature.

Dan held a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Central Missouri State University (currently UCM) in Warrensburg. His vocational life centered on the enforcement of law in several capacities. Dan performed the role of peace officer in Appleton City and Jackson County, MO as well as in Ashland, OR. He also served as a Conservation Agent for the Missouri Dept. of Conservation (MDC), a position which held personal significance for Dan.

After graduating from the MDC Agent Training Class in 1983, Dan was assigned to work in Henry County, MO. He served Henry County as an agent for 14 years before accepting a promotion in 1997 to assume supervisory responsibilities. Dan accumulated many tokens of recognition and appreciation for his work, but it was his love of the job and his standards of excellence for himself and for others in the rule of fairness and respect for nature that held the most value for him in his career.

Dan married Carole Susan Wilkerson (Susie) of Kansas City, MO on August 23, 1983. He is survived by his wife Susie; his sons Branson and Brock; his daughters Tara, Leia, and Emma; his son-in-law Steven Smith; his grandchildren Ransom and Cedar; his brother Austin; and his sisters Pat, Diana, and Barbara. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.

Officers Receive Report of Stolen CenturyLink Truck

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At about 8:00 this morning Officers of the Garden City Police Department were called to a residence in the 900 block of Orchid St. to investigate the theft of a CenturyLink truck. 

The truck is a white Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Silverado with the CenturyLink logo on the doors and tailgate. 

The truck has the number #084080 and Missouri license plate number 8HP 048. If you see this vehicle please contact 911.  

The vehicle has been recovered on Walnut street. Thank you for your assistance.

Officers Locate Fugitive During Traffic Stop

At about 5:30 this evening Officers of the Garden City Police Department stopped a vehicle on 7 Hwy at Sycamore Grove Road for displaying license plates belonging to another vehicle. 

A records check of the 18 year old passenger from Harrisonville revealed warrants for his arrest for resisting arrest and fleeing to avoid arrest. The passenger was arrested without further incident and transported to the Cass County Jail. 

The driver of the vehicle was cited for failing to register a motor vehicle, unlawful use of license plates, and no insurance.

Many mourn the passing of Missouri Department of Conservation District Supervisor Dan Love

We are saddened to report that District Supervisor Dan Love lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Dan was a 34-year veteran with the Missouri Department of Conservation. He graduated the Agent Training Academy in 1983 and was assigned to Henry County. In 1995 he was promoted to Regional Training Specialist, and in 1997 he was promoted to his current District Supervisor position. Dan’s legacy includes the protection of fish, forest, and wildlife resources throughout West Central Missouri and Truman Lake, as well as through his role as supervisor and instructor with our Agent Training Academy. Dan has been the lead instructor for our big-water boat school for almost 20 years, teaching 12 Academy classes. He leaves behind a wife, Susie; and five children; Branson, Brock, Tara, Leia, and Emma. We will miss our fellow officer, a dedicated leader, and most importantly - our good friend.- Protection Field Chief, Randy Doman- Missouri River Unit.

Dump your trash somewhere else people!

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Shout out to the pieces of trash that started their spring cleaning early. 
 
This was dumped about 1.5 miles east of the Double Branch Christian Church in rural Bates county off of N highway. 

If anyone saw a hot tub going down the road a little after lunch Saturday we would love to get it back to the original owners. Possible reward offered!


Anyone with information please call the Bates County Sheriffs Office 660-679-3232.

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Obituary - Sharon Jeanne (Akins) Murphy

Sharon Jeanne (Akins) Murphy

Sharon Jeanne (Akins) Murphy departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, March 9th at The Haven in Camp Verde, Arizona. Sharon had experienced a series of illnesses and the last two weeks she was under hospice care.

Sharon was born March 10, 1951 in Independence, Missouri to Roy C. and Imogene Akins, the middle child of three. Sharon attended Rock Creek Elementary, Nolin Junior High, Van Horn High and she graduated from Fort Osage High School. 

Sharon worked for Luce Luggage Company in Kansas City, Missouri and then for Western Electric in Lee’s Summit, Missouri which eventually became AT&T. She worked there for 15 years until the plant shut down.

Sharon married Rollie L. Murphy November 22, 1984 at the home they purchased together in Grain Valley, Missouri. Sharon lived at the same home in Grain Valley until 2004 when she and Rollie moved to Beautiful Savior Assisted Living in Belton, Missouri. They moved to the Nursing Home unit about a month before Rollie’s death on May 30, 2006. Sharon then moved into the family home with her brother Stanley Akins in Grain Valley, Missouri until they had to move to assisted living at the Cedars of Liberty in Liberty, Missouri in 2015. They lived there a little over a year and then relocated to Cottonwood Village in Cottonwood Arizona to be near their sister Sandy Burris who was managing their affairs for them. After her brother Stanley passed away April 3, 2016, Sharon moved to the assisted living unit of The Haven of Camp Verde, Arizona. She had been in and out of the hospital several times the past two years and faced a great deal of health issues. She was placed on Hospice about two weeks ago and continued to deteriorate until her passing. She did pass peacefully at the end. She never had any children.

Sharon accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and followed the Lord in baptism at Faith Baptist Church in Buckner, Missouri at about age 20. Sharon was a member of the Camp Verde Baptist Church in Camp Verde, Arizona.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents Roy C. and Imogene Trost (Baker) Akins, her younger brother Stanley and a niece Dana Lynn Burris.

Sharon is survived by her older sister Sandra Burris and her husband Rev. Dana L. Burris of Camp Verde, Arizona, a nephew Robin L. Burris and his wife Mandy of Phoenix, Arizona, a niece Lea Lester and her husband Mark of Diamondhead Mississippi, three great nieces, Keegan and Kenzie Burris of Phoenix, Arizona and Carlie Cuevas of Biloxi, Mississippi, 3 aunts, cousins, other relatives, former co-workers, friends and her church family at Camp Verde Baptist Church. She will be sadly missed by all her knew her including her many care givers.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Misouri. Burial will be in the Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri.

The family will receive friends Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Obituary - Joan Phillips

Joan Phillips, 85 of Butler died Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital. Joan was born March 24, 1931 near Spruce, Missouri the daughter of William A and Bernice Greer Stevens. 

Funeral services will be 11 am, Tuesday, March 14 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Pastor Dan Verwoest officiating. Visitation will be immediately prior to services on Tuesday, March 14 from 10 to 11 am at the chapel. 

Burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be given to the Butler First Assembly of God Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Joan is survived by her husband Jerry Phillips of the home; nephew Mark Stevens and wife Julie of Adrian, Missouri; Niece Shari Essenpries and husband Dick of Adrian, Missouri; Aunt Lucille Greer of Overland Park, Kansas; cousin Marcia Wichman of Shawnee, Kansas; two step-sons Doug Phillips and wife Leni and Danny Phillips and wife Cindy of Monett, Missouri. Joan also leaves two sister-in-laws Joyce Stevens of Adrian, Missouri; and Wanda Mashburn and husband Frank of Springfield, Missouri; brother-in-law Ronnie Phillips and wife Glenda of Cassville, Missouri and many friends. Joan was preceded in death by her parents also two brothers Max Stevens and Harley Stevens.