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St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release April 30-May 7, 2018

St. Clair Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 14 arrests and took a report of assault during the week of April 30-May 7, 2018.

View the press release by using the link that we have provided below:

https://www.scsomo.org/press_view.php?id=783

1st Annual Poker Run, Ride &Rally for Remington’s Heart

The 1st Annual Poker Run. Ride &Rally for Remington’s Heart will be held on June 30th, 2018 starting at the Butler Elks Lodge.

https://www.facebook.com/events/432117900569185/

Update on Harrisonville Lake boat ramp

The Harrisonville Board of Aldermen heard public comments regarding the closure of the boat ramp at Lake Harrisonville during their May 7 meeting, but determined to keep the access point closed for the foreseeable future.

City Administrator Happy Welch said it is not possible to determine how badly the ramp has deteriorated with the lake at its current level and until the extent of the damage is known, it's not possible to estimate how long repairs will take or how much they will cost. He does feel, however, that allowing vehicles to continue to use the ramp is now a safety issue for the dam structure itself and establishing other access points could potentially damage the dam as well. He said he does not expect the ramp to be re-opened this year.

Bank fishing is allowed, and boats that can be hand-carried can be used on the lake.

The aldermen plan to discuss the matter at further length during the next Public Works Committee meeting, Tuesday, June 5, 6 p.m. That meeting is open to the public.

In the meantime, the city will refund the cost of the boat permit and fishing license to anyone who has already purchased them

Obituary - Dorothy Diane Bounds

Dorothy Diane Bounds, San Pablo, California was born September 16, 1952 in Earle, Arkansas the daughter of Cecil Cade and Lula Mae (Downs) Bounds Sr. She departed this life on Monday, May 7, 2018 at her sister's home near Drexel, Missouri at the age of 65 years, 7 months and 21 days.

She was preceded in death by her father; four brothers, Douglas, Robert, Michael and Randy Bounds and a sisters, Patsy Bounds.

Diane is survived by her two sons, Anthony Wong and wife Myisha Albert-Wong, Vallejo, California; Adam Wong and wife Sumi, Richmond, California; 4 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; her mother, Lula Mae Bounds, Harrisonville, Missouri; a brother, Cecil C. Bounds Jr, Crawfordsville, Arkansas; a sister, Gladys Faye Dawson, Drexel, Missouri; many nieces, nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date in California.

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

30 years of service!

Congratulations to Dennis Culpepper who has completed 30 years of service to the City of Harrisonville and who was recognized last night during the Board of Aldermen meeting. - Photo Submitted 

Obituary - Melba Maurine Barnes

Melba Maurine Barnes, 89, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO following a brief illness. Melba was born June 4, 1928 in Metz, MO to Louis McClellan and Donna May (Johnson) Wilson. She was united in marriage to B.W. “Junior” Adams who preceded her in death on December 3, 1964. She later married Ray Barnes on October 28, 1972 in Nevada and he preceded her in death on May 22, 2017.

Melba was raised in the Metz area and graduated from Rich Hill High School at the age of 16. She attended Business College in Kansas City for two years. Melba worked various jobs but worked most of her life as an Avon Sales Representative where she earned her 50 year pin. She lived most of her adult life as a resident of Nevada. Melba enjoyed spending winters in Arizona with Ray, she was an avid bowler, and loved square dancing. She was also a longtime member of the Elks Does.

Survivors include two sons, Darrell Adams and his wife Donna, Greenfield, MO, Leland Adams and his wife Sue Ann, Nevada; two grandchildren, Christi Miller (Marty) Nevada, Bennie Adams, Nevada; two great-grandchildren, Hailee Johnson (Rusty) Deerfield, MO, Hanna Miller, Nevada; one step-daughter, Nancy Brandon, Fayetteville, AR; several step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces. She was also preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law, Loren and Charlene Wilson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Bill Platt officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Rich Hill. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.



Memorials are suggested to American Heart Association or Shriners Children’s Hospital in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Betty Ann Hughes

Betty Ann Hughes, 87, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).