Obituary - Ellen “Nita” Cochran

Ellen “Nita” Cochran, 79, Cleveland, MO, died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. 

 A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 12:00- 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice or Susan G. Komen.

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

Cass County Deputy Deploys Grappler to End Pursuit

Cass County Deputy Deploys Grappler to End Pursuit

Cass Co – On Thursday night around 9:50 pm deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Missouri State Highway Patrol with a vehicle pursuit south of Harrisonville.

One Cass County Deputy deployed a tire deflation device north of Archie on Interstate 49 as the suspect traveled south at a high rate of speed. After striking the device, the vehicle began to slow as the tires began to deflate. The driver then exited Interstate 49 at Archie and went east on State Route B.

With several flat tires, the driver refused to stop and continued east at speeds of 50 mph. A deputy with the Criminal Apprehension Unit was requested to assist in the pursuit and to deploy the Grappler device. The deputy deployed the device and was able to safely bring the vehicle to a stop.

“The Grappler device did exactly what we want, bring pursuits to a quick ending. Even after deputies were able to successfully deploy a tire deflation device and slow the speed of the suspect's car, he continued to drive and put the public in danger. This device allowed us to stop him before he hurt someone” said Sheriff Jeff Weber

The driver and one passenger were taken into custody for warrants. A third occupant was released.

The driver, Riccardo G. Zanoni, 47, of Stockton, MO. was arrested on a felony Failure to Appear warrant from Jackson County and a felony Drug Possession warrant from Cedar County. Zanoni was extradited to the Jackson County Jail.

The passenger, Ashton J. Finley, 29, Nevada MO. was arrested on two felony Probation Violation warrants. Finley was extradited to Vernon County Jail.

Ashton J. Finley

Riccardo G. Zanoni

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.

Obituary - Dale Anthony Dolezal

Dale Anthony Dolezal, 76, of Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Medicalodges in Nevada. Dale was born on May 3, 1943 in Hays, KS to John Dolezal, Jr. and Celestine M. (Leiker) Dolezal. Dale served in the United States Navy, retiring with numerous commendations.

Survivors include his grandchildren, Courtney Dolezal, Puyallup, WA, Landon Dolezal, Lakewood, WA, Faith Emily Dolezal, Puyallup, WA, Taylor Kimbrough (Ryan), Lincoln, NE, Abby Norcross, Springfield, MO, Justin Norcross (Hilary), Kansas City, MO; son-in-law, Jody Norcross, Nevada; and daughter-in-law, Kim Dolezal, Wheatridge, CO. He is preceded in death by one son, Dale Dolezal, and one daughter, Bridget Norcross.

Graveside committal services with full Military Honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at National Cemetery #1 in Fort Scott, KS.

BCMH Warns Of Phone Scam

PHONE SCAM

The BCMH has received reports that a phone scam reported in Augusts is ongoing.

If you receive a phone call that appears or claims to be from Bates County Memorial Hospital offering a credit card or a service to lower credit card interest, this is a scam. 

The hospital does not make telemarketing calls to offer credit card services of any kind. Please advise your family and friends to beware of this scheme, and to hang up.

Obituary - James A. "Jim" Larch

James A. "Jim" Larch, 58, Hume, MO passed away on Monday September 16, 2019. He was born in Summersville, West Virginia on September 24, 1960 the son of Alvin and Alice Jones Larch. He graduated from Lincoln West High. He also received his certification in heating and cooling. 

He drove a truck over the road for some time before he settled in to working at AT@T. Jim was young at heart and enjoyed a good prank once in awhile. He had many interests including; martial arts, raising cattle and horse, shooting and working on his farm. Most importantly he was a family who put his loved ones first in his life. He was preceded in death by a son, James A. Larch Jr.. 

He is survived by his wife Heidi, a daughter, Jamie Cannon and husband Bryice, two brothers, Russ Schaar and wife, Laurie, Preston Schaar and wife Tanya, and four sisters, Carol Boss and husband, Jeff, Dorothy Ayers and husband, Brian, Brenda Cavin and Sandy Ryan, eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral service will be 3 pm Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Hume Christian Church, Hume, Missouri. Burial will be in the Hume Cemetery. Jim will lie in state at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel from 1to 5 pm Thursday, September 19, 2019. 

Contributions are suggested the Hume Cemetery or American Heart Association. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Boil water advisory lifted in Rich Hill

Rich Hill city officials say a boil water advisory has been lifted.

The boil advisory was issued Monday because of a broken water line near the Green Lawn Cemetery.

The break was repaired quickly and officials at Rich Hill's City Hall say the boil advisory was lifted after analyses of water samples were completed.

Obituary - John Gary Ballou

John Gary Ballou, age 72, of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his home. He was born February 4, 1947 to Robert Oliver Ballou and Wilma Jean Gray Ballou (who passed away a few days after his birth) in Kansas City, Missouri. He was raised by his father and mother, Cecile Hyacinth Reed Ballou, who adopted him at about 15 months.

John graduated in 1967 from Southwest High School in Kansas City, Missouri. He received a BS in Chemistry from the University of Kansas. He married Debra Jean Pile Ballou, his high school sweetheart, in 1969. John served in the Kansas National Guard from 1970-1976. John worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and Farmland Industries in Kansas City. John and Debby moved from Kansas City to Amsterdam, Missouri when John went to work for Kansas City Power and Light in 1972.

John and Debby soon bought 80 acres in rural Pleasanton. He built their home here, and they raised their daughter Lori who was born in 1976. In 2002, he retired from Kansas City Power and Light after nearly 30 years. After surviving cancer, John and Debby completed their travels to all 50 states together.

John is survived by his wife Debby, of 50 years, his daughter Lori Ann Ballou Stahlman and husband Justin and grandchildren Cole (16) and Aubrey (12) of Concordia, Kansas, his half-sister Anne Ballou Piccinini of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a baby brother, Robert Oliver Ballou Junior.
According to John’s wishes he was cremated and a private family graveside gathering will take place at a later date at Eureka Cemetery.

The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society c/o Schneider Funeral Home PO Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. On-line condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Updated Obituary - Joseph Mussared

Joseph Mussared, 36, Clinton, Missouri passed away, Monday, September 16, 2019 at his home in Clinton. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com. Funeral service will be on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 2pm with visitation one hour prior to the service at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions to be made to the Joseph Mussared memorial fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Joseph was born December 29, 1982 and was the first twin born to Kathryn and Christopher E. Mussared in Bridgeport, Alabama. He loved art work (drawing) and was very talented in many ways, he could do a lot of repairs around the house. He loved fishing and hunting as well as he was a gamer of many game systems. Joseph had a loving heart. He was a member of Northeast Baptist Church in Clinton, Missouri.

Joseph was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Mussared, his paternal grandparents, Harry and Dorothy Mussared and his maternal grandparents, Charles and Judith Norman.

Joseph is survived by his father, Christopher E. Mussared, Whiteside, Tn., 2 brothers, Christopher M (Leah) Mussared, Whitwell, Tn., and his twin, Andrew Mussared, Clinton, Mo, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and grandmother, Barb Bolderson, who has been his care giver.

He will be missed greatly by everyone.

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