Benefit Crappie Tournament for fallen Clinton Police Officers Ryan Morton and Gary Michael

Benefit CO-ED Softball Tournament & Home Run Derby for Kelly Phillips

Marshall man injured in Vernon County Crash

On 6/28/18 around 2:21am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County responded to a one vehicle accident on Rebel Road around 2 miles east of Nevada, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1998 Ford Expedition driven by 40 year old David M. Derboven of Marshall, Missouri swerved to miss a deer in the roadway and overturned.

David M. Derboven sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment. 

The vehicle was towed from the scene by Southeast Auto of Nevada, Missouri

Obituary - Megan R. Simons-Smith

Megan R. Simons-Smith, age 27, Garnett, Kansas formerly of Mound City, Kansas died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 as the result of an accident.

Funeral services are pending at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

Obituary - Roy Lee Puckett

Roy Lee Puckett, 71, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada following a lengthy illness.

Roy was born on April 9, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to William Clayton and Lottie Irene (McGuire) Puckett. He married Patricia Edmunds on April 17, 1976 in Nevada and she survives of the home. Roy was born in Kansas City and came to Nevada with his family at a young age. 

He lived and worked in Kansas City for a time before returning to Nevada. Roy worked for Asplundh Tree Service, Lane Western in the Oil Drilling Business, and also farmed, raised cattle, and horses. Roy enjoyed playing the guitar, riding horses, and fishing.

In addition to his wife Pat, survivors include one granddaughter, Venna Duncan, Nevada; brother, George Puckett, Nevada; sister, Donna Newton, Nevada; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Crystal Hancock, Nevada; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and six sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018 a Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, with Pastor Roger Beach officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Scott Thomas Becker

Scott Thomas Becker, 54, Butler, Missouri passed away June 25, 2018. A visitation will be from 1-2 PM with a funeral service at 2PM, Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, 701 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Interment will be immediately following at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Scott was born on June 4, 1964 and grew up in the Argentine area in Kansas City, Kansas. He attended a special education school in the Kansas City area. He was an avid Royals and Chiefs fan. Scott had a sweet smile and embraced everyone that he met.

Scott was preceded in passing by his parents; sister, Kimberly and brother, Michael Curran.

Scott is survived by his sister, Paula Rejba; brother, John (Charlotte) Becker; brother, Stephen Becker; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Chicken Larry's Closing from 2pm-5pm due to heat!

Aimee Fitzpatrick found guilty in Bates County Court

Late yesterday afternoon Judge David Darnold returned a guilty verdict on all 3 counts in the States case against Aimee Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick had been charged with 2 counts of First Degree Statutory Sodomy, class A Felonies and a companion charge of Felony Child Endangerment. Fitzpatrick had waived jury trial and Judge Darnold presided over yesterday’s proceedings.

Richard Purkey, Aimee Fitzpatrick’s stepfather was convicted in 1998 of sexually abusing Aimee Fitzpatrick. Purkey went to prison for those crimes and was a registered sex offender. Purkey, 70 pleaded guilty in April and was sentenced to 27 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for abusing the 12-year-old daughter of Aimee Fitzpatrick.

Aimee Fitzpatrick was initially charged in 2014 after the disclosure by Aimee’s daughter that Richard Purkey had abused her. After the disclosure to Aimee Fitzpatrick, the mother still allowed Purkey access to the daughter and in doing so failed to protect the young girl.

Emotional testimony was heard by Judge Darnold from the 12-year-old Victim, Aimee Fitzpatrick and Karen Purkey, wife of Richard Purkey.

After Judge Darnold read the verdict, he ordered Fitzpatrick to be taken into custody and held at the Bates County Jail until sentenceing. 

Sentencing for Fitzpatrick will be held July 26. Fitzpatrick faces 10-30 years to life imprisonment. Bates County Prosecuting Attorney, Hugh C. Jenkins represented the State.