Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Butler Music Now Open in Harrisonville

WOW! Pleased to announce Butler Music is NOW OPEN in Harrisonville. 2205 N State Route 291 right off of 291 and 350 Highway across from Wal-Mart. 

Musicians, drive a bit further, support local business, and get a special discount now through our official Grand Opening on August 26th....




Cass County Sheriff's Office welcomes new jailer

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office would like to welcome the newest edition to our family. 

This is our new Civilian Jailer Mikel Bailey and today is his first day.

Welcome to the family Mikel Bailey.





Updated Obituary - Teresa Ann Shaw

Teresa Ann Shaw
Teresa Ann Shaw age 60 of Kansas City, Missouri departed this life Saturday, July 22, 2017 at her home.

Teresa is survived by her mother, Mary Handke of Harrisonville, Missouri; two sons, Shawn L. Sullivan of Harrisonville, Missouri and Joshua Ryun of Joplin, Missouri; a sister, Tena Pappan of Kingsville, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held Thursday, August 3, 2017 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at the Dickey Cottage, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Final arrangements are under the care of Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.




Camdenton man arrested in Drexel

Richard A. Gregg
On 7/31/17 around 10:58pm the Drexel Police Department arrested 33 year old Richard A. Gregg of Camdenton, Missouri.

Mr. Gregg was arrested for 1.) Felony Failure to appear in court warrant.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and placed on a $10,000 Cash/Surety Bond.





Updated Obituary - Karl Lee Baggett

Karl Lee Baggett
Karl Lee Baggett, 64, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, KS, following a brief illness. Karl was born on August 31, 1952 in Nevada to Robert Lee and Nellie Viola (Crosswhite) Baggett. He married Sherri Rae Venter on January 5, 1980 in Nevada and she survives of the home.

Karl grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1970 then went on to graduate from both Missouri Southern and Ft. Scott Community Colleges. He was baptized at the First Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs, MO. He farmed for Lawrence Tally for over 10 years and also worked for Murphy Family Ventures for 16 years until he retired. Karl was an avid fan of the KC Royals and Chiefs and Missouri Tigers Basketball. He enjoyed 70’s music and camping and canoeing with Sherri. He was a loving and kind husband and father and was well loved by all his family and many friends.

Survives include his wife Sherri of the home; one daughter, Liberty Davis and her husband Steven, Jefferson City, MO; two brothers, Larry Baggett, Nevada and Donald Kenney and his wife Sharon, Springfield, MO; two sisters, Karen Clark & her husband Terry, Redlands, CA and Mary Nell Kenney, Bartlesville, OK; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Paul Baggett and Everett Kenney; nieces, Chelsea Hood and Mimi Morton and nephew, Kevin Kenney; great-niece, Victoria Brown; and sister-in-law, Debi Wadel.



Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Les Brown officiating.; the family invites those who wish to share your memories. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home.




Update: Florida truck driver injured in fiery Henry County Crash

Courtesy: John and Kathy Dealy
On 8/1/17 around 6:18am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle semi truck accident in the Northbound Lanes of Missouri 13 Highway just north of County Road SE 400 in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2002 Peterbilt driven by 64 year old Mario C. Salano of Pembroke Pines, Florida lost control of his vehicle and traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a guard rail and overturning. Subsequently the vehicle caught on fire.

Mario C. Solano sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by Golden Valley Healthcare EMS personnel. 

The 2002 Peterbilt was totaled and removed from the scene by Golden Valley Towing. 






Bates County Circuit Court News 7/17-7/31-2017


  • Jacob D Johnston v Crystal I Johnston, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.




  • Gail M Byington v Bradley D Byington Sr, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.




  • Donna N Cummings v Micheal D Cummings, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.






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