Kidnapping Case investigated in Barton County

Barton County Sheriff Mitchell Shaw reports that the Barton County Sheriff’s Office investigated a Kidnapping case in Barton County on 11-12-2018.

A 46 year of age female alleged she had been tied up and bound by duct tape and nylon rope at her home off of A highway in Barton County. It was told to the deputies that she then was placed and locked inside a wooden box in the home for a lengthy period of time. The woman was able to escape from the box she was held captive in and sought help.

Deputies of the Barton County Sheriff’s Office went to the residence and located the suspect in the home. He has been identified as Matthew F. Clements, age 26, of Lamar. Clements was already wanted on several warrants out of Barton County and the City of Lamar.

Mr. Clements was arrested and taken into custody at the home on A hwy. While being escorted out of the home Clements attempted to flee from the deputies and ran for a short distance before being apprehended once again.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Clements on the criminal charges of Kidnapping in the first degree and Resisting arrest. Clements is being held at the Barton County Jail on a $100,000 cash or surety bond on those charges. Sheriff Shaw wants to credit both Deputies responsible in this investigation.

Deputy Chad Mcmanis and Deputy Haven Clemons did a good job in obtaining the information needed in the case and locating the suspect and taking him into custody.

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Clinton teen injured in Henry County rollover accident

On 11/13/18 around 7:36am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County responded to a one vehicle accident on Route C just west of CR NE 1001 in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway says the accident occurred when the 1999 Toyota Camry driven by 16 year old Katelynn R. Jones of Clinton, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway, Driver over corrected causing the vehicle to return to the roadway before traveling off the left side of the roadway and overturning.

Katelynn R. Jones sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported by private vehicle to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by a private tow.

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Obituary - Kristy Lee Clark

Kristy Lee Clark, 34, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 in Nevada. Kristy was born May 24, 1984 in Fayetteville, AR to Randy Lee and Dora Sue (Canaday) Clark.

Kristy lived in Ft. Scott then came to Nevada at age of four. She attended Nevada Schools and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 2003.

Kristy was a certified nurse’s assistant and also worked in various restaurants including Emery’s Truck Stop in Deerfield. She attended LifeWalk Church in Nevada.

Survivors include her mother, Sue Clark of the home; two brothers, Jason Clark, Nevada, MO, Joey Clark and his wife, Chandra, El Dorado Springs, MO; one sister, April Jones, Sheldon, MO; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Randy Clark.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to the Family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for November 2018

Ronnie Smith is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for November, 2018. Ronnie began his employment at BCMH in 2012 as a Certified Respiratory Therapist. 

Ronnie works as a lead therapist with additional responsibilities above patient care duties. 

Ronnie is recognized for his work ethic and positive attitude. Coworkers consider him inspirational, supportive and enjoyable to work with. He enjoys teaching respiratory skills such as suctioning, trach care, EKGs and ventilator care. 

Ronnie has helped organize the Shop with a Cop program to help low income children have a nice Christmas, and enjoys being Santa Claus for the kids. The hospital is proud to have Ronnie on its’ healthcare team.

99,567 deer harvest in Missouri during opening week of firearms season

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 99,567 deer during the opening weekend of the November portion of the fall firearms deer season Nov. 10 and 11. Of the 99,567 deer harvested, 55,887 were antlered bucks, 9,573 were button bucks, and 34,107 were does.

Top harvest counties for opening weekend were Franklin with 2,057 deer checked, Callaway with 1,971, and Benton with 1,875.

Last year, hunters checked 94,886 deer during the opening weekend of the 2017 November portion of firearms deer season.

The November portion of fall firearms deer seasons continues through Nov. 20. Archery deer season opens again Nov. 21 through Jan. 15, 2019. The late youth portion runs Nov. 23-25. The antlerless portion runs Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. The alternative methods portion runs Dec. 22 through Jan. 1, 2019.

Obituary - Patsy A. Smith

Patsy A. Smith, age 81, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at the Residencies of Pleasanton. She was born at Fort Scott, Kansas on November 25, 1936 the daughter of Charles and Mildred Snider Smith. She attended Green Valley School until the 8th grade. 

Patsy had a head injury at an early causing developmental damage. This didn''t stop her from working at Tri-Ko Inc, attending the Presbyterian Church, participating in Special Olympics, or taking part in activities at the Residencies, such as, Upper Room Prayer, and Bible Study. She was a cat lover as well. She was preceded in death by her parents. Patsy is survived by her brother, James D. Smith and wife Belinda and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in the Pleasanton Cemetery. 

Visitation will be from 1p.m. to service time at the Chapel. Contributions are suggested to Special Olympics. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - James Allen "Al" Copeland

James Allen "Al" Copeland, 77, of Archie, Missouri departed this life on Monday, November 12, 2018 at the Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville, Missouri from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He is survived by his wife Georgia M. Copeland of the home; a son, Andy Copeland and wife Cindy and a daughter, Pam Shipley-Cox and husband Doug all of Archie, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Glenn Copeland, Rotan, Texas; three sisters, Marie McDonnell, Drexel, Missouri, Nadine Semsch, Freeman, Missouri, Fern Coffel, Sedalia, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Virginia Cemetery, Virginia Community, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the funeral home.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

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