Thursday, February 8, 2018

From the Nevada Police Department





Harrisonville man arrested in Cass County

On 2/7/18 around 5:02pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County arrested 48 year old Jeffrey A. Ladd of Harrisonville, Missouri.

Mr. Ladd was arrested for 1.) Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine 2.) Felony Cass County Warrant 3.) Misdemeanor Harrisonville Police Department Warrants (X3).

Jeffrey A. Ladd was booked into the Cass County Jail in Harrisonville 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.











Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Miami Senior Auction is Monday, Feb. 12th!





BID Request in rural Butler

BIDS Requested
Fairview Cemetery is taking bids for mowing and weedeating. BID is per each time mowed. 

Location is off East 52, South on state road YY, Butler, MO. 

Liability insurance is necessary. Bids must be received by 
March 1st, 2018.
Mail to
Jean VanHorn 
3317 SE County RD 1056
Butler, MO 64730



Bates County Coroner's Office Activity Report 1/15-1/31-2018

Activity Report for the period January 15-31, 2018:

· 3 Nursing Home/Hospice type deaths were reported for the period. All cases were reviewed with none requiring further investigation.

· On January 26, the Coroner was called to Bates County Memorial Hospital Emergency Department per protocol. Mr. Robert Skocy was pronounced by ER personnel with the death being of natural causes.

On January 31 at 3:35 PM the Coroner was called to a rural residence near Appleton City in Bates County. Mr. James Hough was pronounced by Coroner Greg Mullinax with death being due to natural causes


Power has been restored in Harrisonville

Good news - the power has been restored at Harrisonville High School! We truly appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we worked through today's issue. 

A special thanks to the City of Harrisonville, MO electric department. We look forward to seeing our Wildcats in the morning!



Congrats Ty Johnston





Obituary - Phyllis Glee Puckett

Phyllis Glee Puckett passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the age of 83. She was surrounded by her family at Golden Valley Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin Lee Puckett, 2 brothers Glen and Charles Cooper and a grandson Jake Richman.

Phyllis is survived by five children: Paul and Karen Puckett of Harrisonville, Missouri, Douglas and Linda Puckett of Olathe, Kansas, Norman and Sabrina Puckett from Mazon, Illinois, Diane and Mark Richman from Holden, Missouri, Kenneth and Joyce Puckett from Clinton, Missouri, 12 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren.

Phyllis was born in August of 1934, the daughter of Harley and Edith Cooper. She married Alvin Puckett on March 29, 1952. They enjoyed raising their 5 children while traveling, camping and enjoying life in general.

Phyllis accepted Christ as her Savior at a young age and was a member of Northeast Baptist Church in Clinton.
Funeral service will be on Monday, February 12 at 2pm with visitation one hour prior to the service at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. 

Interment will follow at Vansant Road Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton.




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