Domestic Assault in Roscoe

On Dec. 14, St. Clair County deputies were dispatched to a residence on SW 131 Road in Roscoe in reference to a domestic dispute in progress.

Upon arrival, deputies could see blood on the ground and steps leading up to the door and on the door and walls of the residence.

The deputies knocked on the door and made contact with the victim, Trisha Weymuth. Weymuth had blood on her hand and swelling on her face. The deputies asked if Weymuth needed an ambulance. Weymuth stated no.

Weymuth stated her and her boyfriend, Bud Eaton, had been to the Rivers Edge Bar. When they arrived at Weymuth’s residence, Eaton began accusing Weymuth of cheating on him. Weymuth stated she told Eaton to take his daughter and leave if he was going to start a fight. Weymuth stated that is when Eaton knocked her to the ground and started to hit her. 

She stated that during the altercation Eaton knocked her to the ground three times and dragged her out the front door and down the steps on her face.

Weymuth stated juveniles were in the house and witnessed the altercation.

Eaton had left the residence prior to the arrival of deputies.

Nevada Police Department 2018 Shop with a Cop

The Nevada Police Department conducted our annual Shop with a Cop Program the morning of this past Saturday December 15, 2018 at our local Walmart Supercenter. With the overwhelming support from our community we were able to positively impact several local children and their families this holiday season.

The Nevada Police Department would like to thank the following individuals and organizations whose contributions and support were vital to making this year’s event a tremendous success:

Anita Ryan & staff at our local Walmart
Heartland Behavioral Health Services
Kevin Crump, Tera McFarland & Nevada Parks and Recreation
Nevada Police Department VIPS (Volunteers in Police Service)
Nevada Police Department Cadets
West Point 4H Club
Joe Maudlin
Jenni & Jacob Bruckner
Mary & Alyssa Wilson
Jim & Ronda Hardin
Shane Balk & Inetvisions
Larry & Sharon Newman & AAA Way Bail Bonds
Alan Shepherd & 54 Café
Joe Barker Sales & Service
Lyndon Eberhard
Bill & Linda Crawford
Nicholas Crawford
Marvin & Kay Swickhamer
Don McQueen
Brandi McInroy
Terry & Juanita Pilcher
Dr. Patricia Bridgewater
Lynn Ewing III
Kathi Grose
David Phillips

We look forward to continued success of this program in the future.

Obituary - Lorrie Beth Gillespie

Lorrie Beth Dillingham-Gillespie, age 38, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at her home. She was born on August 12, 1980 at Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Wayne Jr. "Tex" and Lola Schreckhise Ritter. 

She worked as a CNA in the home health industry. She was known as "Nana" to her nieces, nephews and extended family. 

She was preceded in death by her parents. Lorrie is survived by her husband Ell Gillespie, and three sisters: April Ritter, Anjanet Hays, and Mindy Wisdom.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lorrie Gillespie Memorial Fund, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075.

Obituary - Donald G. Rice

Donald G. Rice, age 85, of Clinton, passed away December 14, 2018 at Westwood/Golden Living Center, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Vansant-Mills Chapel with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. 

Family will receive friends one hour before the service on Tuesday at the chapel. Family suggests memorial contributions to Drakes Chapel United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society and may be left at the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Donald Gene Rice, son of B.U. "Bill" Rice and Bernice Robinson Rice was born September 23, 1933 in Henry County, Missouri. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1951. Donald served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. He married Cleo Mildred Lesmeister on March 23, 1968 and she preceded him in death on May 21, 2016.

Donald loved farming and he was a member of the Missouri Pork Association, Missouri Cattleman's Association, Missouri Corn Growers Association and the Missouri Soybean Association. He loved going to the State Fair each year and helping serve meals. Donald also served as Chairman of the township Farm Service Committee. He was a member of Parks Chapel United Methodist Church where he served a Treasurer and he was also a former Treasurer of Ladue Cemetery Association.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one sister, Bonnie Pierce and husband Paul.

Donald is survived by his son, Allen Kenneth Rice, Independence, Missouri, 1st cousin, Mary Sue Reno, Clinton, Missouri, niece, Diane Barrow (Ed), nephew, David Pierce (Carol), great nieces and nephews, Katherine, Laura, Derek and Ryan.

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

Obituary - Chester "Larry" McKinley

Chester "Larry" McKinley, Rich Hill, passed away Friday, December 14, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin. He was 72.

Arrangements are under direction of the Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, and Larry's family is to receive friends between five and seven o'clock Thursday evening, December 20, at the funeral home with a committal to be scheduled later. 

Memorials to a Larry McKinley Memorial Fund are suggested and can be made in care of the Heuser Funeral Home.

Obituary - Rita Jo Pisciotta

Rita Jo Pisciotta, 63, Richards, MO passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at her home in Richards. Rita was born October 22, 1955 in Nevada, MO to Jack and Betty Jo (Householder) Howrey.

Rita was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1974. She worked for 15 years at Nevada State Hospital and also at 3M in Nevada for a number of years until her retirement. Rita enjoyed antiquing, crafts, painting, ceramics, flea markets, and garage sales.

Survivors include two children, Amber Schmidt and her husband Matt, Nevada, Brach Pisciotta, and his wife Courtney, Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, Harper Pisciotta, Bowen Pisciotta, Cayden Campbell, Morgan Campbell; siblings, Brenda Hester and her husband Barry, Rogers, Arkansas, Paula Spiva, Nevada, MO; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony; her parents; one brother Jackie Howrey; and one uncle, Richard Howrey.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 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 the funeral home.

From the Nevada Police Department

Obituary - Marie Bartlett

Graveside services for Marie Bartlett of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2018 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation is prior to graveside service from 1 - 2 p.m. Friday, December 21 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.

Marie Bartlett, age 91 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, December 17, 2018 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born April 24, 1927 to John Thomas and Bitha Lou Wilson Seward in Bates County, Missouri.

Marie is survived by a son, John Bartlett and wife Patty of Butler, Missouri; 7 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph Stanten Bartlett; daughter, Linda Marie Beasley; four brothers, Archie, Orville, Jr. and Elmer Seward; and three sisters, Rosy Dever, Mamie Sider and Beulah Seward.