Obituary- Darren Laurence Kirk

Darren Laurence Kirk, 43, of Kansas City, MO died Monday, December 25, 2017 in Kansas City, MO. A Private Memorial is scheduled.

Darren was born January 7, 1974 in Harrisonville, MO to James and Joyce (Schmoll) Kirk. He was a 1993 graduate of Harrisonville High School.

Darren was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one brother, David Kirk (Toni) of Greenwood, MO; three sisters, Denise Ponds (Wilburn) of Kansas City, MO, Danelle Roach (Jerry) of Garden City, MO and Deeta Geddes (A.J.) of Merriam, KS; one son, Sean L. Kirk of Pleasant Hill, MO; and several nieces and nephews.

Lees Summit man arrested in Bates County

On 1/5/18 around 4:00pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 48 year old Jimmy D. Grainger of Lees Summit, Missouri.

Mr. Grainger was arrested for 1.) Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance 2.) Raymore Police Department Misdemeanor Warrants (X2) 3.) Failure to register a motor vehicle.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently listed as bondable.

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Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Stolen Dogs In Barton County

On 1-5-2018 a complaint was passed onto the Barton County Sheriffs Office. A man stated he resides on the Barton County/Dade County line and he was cleaning his dog kennels out and let his dog's run for a minute. A Black newer Ford truck stopped in road by his house. 

A few minutes went by and the truck left. He yelled for his dogs to come to the kennel and only three dogs returns. It was his belief the person in the truck took his dog. 

The incident took place close to Golden City. He said the dogs value is very expensive, but also has a lot of sentimental value.

Search Warrant Served In Benton County

On 01/02/18 Benton County Sheriffs Office along with Mid Missouri Drug Task force executed a search warrant at 321 C Street in Ionia, Benton County, Missouri for drugs.

During the execution the owner of the residence, James Hix, 59 was located in the kitchen area and was detained at that time.

A search of his person was conducted resulting in approximately 4.5 grams of methamphetamine on his person.

During the search of the residence another bag with methamphetimne was located with approximately 5.5 grams, digital scale, baggies, and other drug paraphernalia to use and deliver methamphetimne.

Hix was placed under arrest and a bond was set at $50,000 cash or surety.

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Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - William Corwin Pointer Jr. "Pete

William Corwin Pointer Jr. "Pete", age 71, Mound City, Kansas passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Prescott Country View. He was born at Fort Scott, Kansas on August 6, 1946 the son of William and Josephine McGlathery Pointer. He graduated from Pleasanton High School . 

On December 25, 1966, he married Ruby Fritts in Mound City, Kansas at the First Baptist Church. He worked as a pipe fitter for Conley Sprinkler before retirement. He was a member of the Pipe Fitter''s Union Local #669. Pete loved his family and community. He enjoyed taking care of his cattle. The family takes great solace in knowing that Pete was at peace with his Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Brandon Pointer. Pete is survived by his wife, Ruby, two sons, Eric Pointer and wife Wendi, and Bryan Pointer, a brother Joe Pointer and wife Linda, a sister Maxine Johnson, and three granddaughters: Kyra, Jaidyn and Danyka.

Memorial service will be 7 pm Wednesday, January 10, 2017 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm. The family suggests contributions to Children''s Mercy Hospital. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

Barton County Sheriffs Office seeking public assistance

From Barton County Sheriff's Office

On 01-05-2018 the Barton County Sheriff's Office 911 center received a 911 call that at 586 NE 4TH LN in Irwin, Missouri a mobile home was on fire. 

The Lamar Fire Department, Barton County Sheriff's Office and Barton County Ambulance responded to the scene. 

At the conclusion of the fire it was determined the fire to be accidental from a space heater trying to thaw out frozen water lines. Lamar Fire Fighter Justin Ehrsam works to put the fire out pictured down below.

Obituary - Art Zellmer

Funeral services for Art Zellmer will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. 

Contributions to Heartland Hospice or Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Arthur "Art" Ralph Zellmer, age 92 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, January 5, 2018 at Serenity Care and Rehab in Butler. He was born December 26, 1925 to William Christian and Mary Sophia Meislahn Zellmer in Murray, Iowa.

Art is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary Zellmer of Butler, Missouri; one son, David Zellmer and wife Elaine of Amsterdam, Missouri; one daughter, Debbie Fields and husband Loe of Grove, Oklahoma; one sister, Dorothy Vetters of Boise, Idaho; five grandchildren, April Reno, Matthew Zellmer, Kelly Edmonds, Alicen Oates and Joel Brewster. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Ron Zellmer; eight brothers, Fred, Hank, Bill, Les, Barney, Joe, Richard and Bob; and three sisters, Alma Huey, Marie Zellmer and Annie Zellmer.