Stolen property recovered, two arrested after citizen provides information in Vernon County

Alexander D Trexel

Joel T O’Connell

Charges have been filed against two Vernon County Residents for felony stealing and 1st degree trespassing. 

Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said in a statement Tuesday morning that deputies received valuable information from a resident over the weekend leading deputies to the location of a large amount of stolen property and the identification of a suspect. 

During the investigation, deputies were able to identify a second suspect and recover additional stolen items. Mosher said detectives have been in contact with the owners of the stolen property that is linked to multiple burglary cases.

The suspects have been identified as 28 year-old Joel T O’Connell of rural Nevada, and 20 year-old Alexander D Trexel of Nevada. 

Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said Trexel, and O’Connell are being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $5,500 cash only bond.

Obituary - Genevieve Lou Guinn

Genevieve Lou Guinn

Genevieve Lou Guinn passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Monday, March 20, 2017. She was born November 30, 1938 in Morrisville, MO to Claude and Sylvia Johnston Crain. On October 19, 1959 she was united in marriage to Charles Virgil Guinn in Mount Vernon, MO and he preceded her in death on February 14, 2012.

Genevieve graduated from Greenwood High School in Springfield, MO and Southwest Missouri State College with degrees in Art and Education. In her early years Genevieve taught school in St. Charles, MO where she was an Art teacher for 11 years. In 1973 she moved to Lamar and became the Librarian at Lamar High School until 1992. While in Lamar she was an active member of the Missouri Community Betterment. Genevieve began her second career in 1995 becoming lay pastor of the Horton Methodist and Metz Methodist churches until retiring in 2006. Following her years in the ministry she became a member of the Ohio Street Methodist Church in Butler where she continued to teach Sunday School for a number of years. For the past seven months, while residing in Medicalodges in Nevada, Genevieve held a Bible Study for any residents who wished to gather with her. She was loved by many and impacted many lives along her journey. She will be missed.

She is survived by her two sons, Brad Guinn, Nevada, Jeff Guinn and his wife Pamela, Ft. Worth, TX; 5 granddaughters, Abby Underwood, Columbia, MO, Sarah Guinn, Bryan, TX, Karly Guinn, Kansas City, MO, Rachel Guinn, Ft. Worth, TX, and Whitney Robertson, Ft. Worth, TX; 1 great granddaughter Gemma Sue Underwood; 2 brothers, Coney Crain, Morrisville, MO, and Ron Crain, and his wife Gale, Columbia, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles (Chuck) Guinn; her brother Marvin Crain; her parents Claude & Sylvia Crain; and her nephew, Danny Crain.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Beach officiating. Interment will follow in Balltown Cemetery, Horton, MO with Lawrence Cripps presiding. Visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. prior to the service.

Those who wish may contribute to the Danny and Claude Crain Memorial Scholarship Fund or to Medicalodges of Nevada c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Obituary - Hattie Frances Brizendine

Hattie Frances Brizendine, 91, Redding, California, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in Redding, CA. 

Funeral services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Service times and a complete obituary will be posted when that information is available.

Something to be proud of!

Congratulations to Coach Allen and the Butler Elementary School for raising over $11,000 for hoops for hearts

Update on Baby Remington Craft 3/20/17

About an hour ago we were told the doctors were done. We waited a few minutes for the update and prayed that Remi was okay.

The doctors came and said that the procedure went well. They also told us that because this procedure is so high risk and rarely done, there is no good test to follow its outcome.

They made several passes with the balloon and did the best they possibly could.

The plan as of now is to keep her calm for 24 hours and slowly wake her to see how she reacts. Even if this buys them time for her to heal more, surgery may be an option to better repair the issue.

Today was extremely stressful... she's not out of the woods yet, but today went well and we are so grateful for the doctors. Remi continues to amaze us with her strength, it appears that all of our prayers continue to be answered for our little hear warrior. Thank you sooo much to everyone for continued prayers

Obituary - Sean D. Gilbert

Sean D. Gilbert

Sean D. Gilbert, 22, Garden City, Missouri died March 19, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Paula and Mike Beruan, Garden City, Missouri; his father, Dean Gilbert, Cameron, Missouri; a brother, Daniel Gilbert, Independence, Missouri; maternal grandmother, Mary Duvall, Independence, Missouri; paternal grandfather, Lester Gilbert, Elmwood, Nebraska; other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2017 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to The Miracle League of Independence.

Obituary - Ross Edward Lawrence, Sr.

Ross Edward Lawrence, Sr.

Ross Edward Lawrence, Sr., 83, died peacefully at his home on March 18, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Judith A. Lawrence, his children Ross E. Lawrence, Jr, Jenene Howland (Brad), Kathy Bascom, Colleen Thomas (Rusty), Angela Lawrence, 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, brother Robert Lawrence (Irene), Audrey Gilliam (Jim), many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind many beloved animals and pets.

Born in Denton, Kansas on April 13, 1933, the son of Grace D. and Charles R. Lawrence, he was raised in Kansas City and Detroit. In 1956, he and Judy moved to Battle Creek, Michigan and later to Lenexa, Kansas. His last 33 years were spent on his beloved farm in Milo, Missouri.

Ross spent four years in service to the United States Air Force, followed by 29 years at AT&T, where he started at an entry level position and through hard work, dedication and a desire to provide for his family became a computer engineer. Even though he delayed finishing high school until completing his military service, he made sure that his children had the opportunity to pursue college degrees, putting his dreams on hold until his children grew into adults.

In addition to his family, Ross’s true passion was his farm and caring for his animals. He was never as happy as he was when he was feeding animals and walking his property. He taught many to love and respect the outdoors. In his youth, he enjoyed playing hockey, softball, golf and basketball. In his later years he enjoyed painting the landscapes that he loved to view. Ross was longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Nevada, Missouri.

Ross was preceded in death by his parents, his brother James, his sister Mary, and daughter-in law Debbie.

Services will be held Wednesday, March 22nd, 10 am at First Presbyterian Church, 500 N. Olive St., Nevada, Missouri, 64772. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to First Presbyterian Church Youth Mission Fund or Community Outreach, 229 N Cedar, Nevada, MO 64772-2309

House Fire Victim Identified in Cass County

CASS CO –Detectives with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office along with the Central Cass Fire Protection District and Missouri State Fire Marshall's Office are investigating a fatal fire reported around 1:21 a.m. Friday morning in rural Pleasant Hill.

Deputies arrived on scene in the 20000 block of E. 203rd Street shortly after an occupant of the residence reported the fire.Deputies found a single story residence engulfed in smoke.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim as Norman R. Caywood, 76 of Pleasant Hill. Fire personnel located Mr. Caywood inside the residence. 

Fire Investigators with the Central Cass Fire Protection District and Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office are working to determine the cause of the fire, however it does not appear to be suspicious
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