Grandview man arrested in Bates County

On 12/27/19 around 11:20pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 58 year old Bruce L. Boatman of Grandview, Missouri.

Mr. Boatman was arrested for 1.) Felony Possession of Methamphetamine 2.) Possession of 10grams or less of Marijuana 3.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia 4.) Careless and Imprudent driving 5.) No seat belt.

Mr. Boatman was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and later released.

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 - Roger Lee Lewis

Roger Lee Lewis, age 58, Fort Scott, Kansas formerly of Centerville, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He was born on November 19, 1961 in Iola, Kansas the son of Rolland and Rozella Newman Lewis. He graduated from Prairie View High School in the Class of 1980. He then received a Bachelor's Degree from DeVry University. 

He was united in marriage to Carolyn Payne on September 17, 1985. Roger's first love was his family. Next he enjoyed all things sports, from football, basketball, to baseball. He and son, Willy talked sports constantly. He was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents. Roger is survived by his wife Carolyn, son, William "Willy" Lewis, daughters Ashley Johnston (Tim), and Elizabeth "Lizzy" Lewis, and a sister Roberta Lewis.

Funeral service will be 3 pm Saturday December 28, 2109 at the Centerville Community Church. Burial in the Centerville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Friday, December 27 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. 

Contributions are suggested to Centerville Community Church, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, Box J, Mound City, KS 66056. Condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Rachel L. Keller

Rachel L. Keller age 90 of Raymore, Missouri formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Benton House of Raymore, Raymore, Missouri.

She is survived by two daughters, Janice Barnes and husband Jim, Leesburg, Alabama, Phyllis Bruce and husband Barry, Raymore, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jason Barnes and wife Nichole and Tabitha Nichols and husband Kenneth; two great-grandchildren, Damien Nichols and Zander Kane Barnes; other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 6, 2019 at the Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas.

Services are under the care of Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A complete obituary will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.

Obituary - Rick Allen Stafford

Rick Allen Stafford, 65, Nevada, MO, passed away following a lengthy illness, Friday, December 27, 2019 at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, surrounded by loved ones. Rick was born on August 10. 1954 in Kansas City, MO to William Wilson and JoAnn (Connor) Stafford. He married Nancy Neville in Nevada on September 13, 2003 and she preceded him in death in 2017.

Rick grew up in Nevada and graduated Nevada High School class of 1972. He worked in construction for a time then began a career as a truck driver. He drove for over 20 years and retired in 2017 from “Trucks 4 U”.

Survivors include his five children, Robert Masters (Chris), Carthage, MO, Tonya Timbrook (Jeff), Milo, MO, Stephanie Peters, El Dorado Springs, MO, Shauna Masters (Amanda), Nevada, and Tracy Massengill, El Dorado Springs; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his mother, JoAnn Stafford, Kansas City; three brothers, Billy Stafford (Lois), Kansas City, Bruce Stafford (Becky), Kansas City, and Steven Stafford (Frankie), Nevada; two sisters, Cathy Stafford and Vickie Stafford, Kansas City. In addition to his wife Nancy, he was preceded in death by his father, one sister, Diana Parker, and one granddaughter, Kourtney Masters.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 prior to the service at the funeral home.

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Obituary - Lloyd W. Clark

Lloyd W. Clark, 67 of Nevada passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Freeman Health System in Joplin. Lloyd was born July 7, 1952 in Lee’s Summit, MO to William O. and Susie F. (Lightfoot) Clark. He was married to Christine Murphy on October 25, 1985 in Miami, OK and she survives of Nevada.

Lloyd came to Vernon County with his family at an early age from Lee’s Summitt, MO. He graduated from Nevada High School with the Class of 1970. He worked for a time at Silver Line Industries before going to work for Crane Plumbing in Nevada in the mid 1980’s where he continued to work for the majority of his working career and later retired from 3M Manufacturing in Nevada. Lloyd loved spending time with family and especially loved going to the grandchildren’s ballgames. He also enjoyed his visits to the farm where he raised cattle with his sister Lisa.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his wife, Christine of the home, daughter, Kerri Myers (Chris) Alba, MO and son, Shaun Morgan, Nevada; six grandchildren, Caden and Karsen Myers, Kylie Seaver, Tate Morgan, Alaina Morgan, and Gaven Morgan; one greatgrandchild, Harper Seaver; siblings; Betty Walk, Conway, SC, George Clark (Renate) Blue Springs, MO, Billie Mead, Seymour, MO, Robert Clark (Kathy), Ft. Scott, KS, and Lisa Clark (David Shaw) Milo, MO; numerous nieces, nephews extended family and special friends.

Memorial services will be at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 in the Ferry Funeral Home Chapel with Robert Clark officiating. Visitation will follow until 7:00 p.m.

In Lieu of Flowers those who wish may contribute to a scholarship fund for his grandchildren c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Harrisonville Police Department looking for runaway 15 year old

Please share! The Harrisonville Police Department is attempting to locate Trinity S. a 15-year-old runaway. 

Trinity has a history of running away and may be in the Grandview, Lee's Summit or Kansas City area. 

She also may be using the name "Kali" (spelling unknown) and pretending to be 18 years of age. We are very concerned for Trinity's well-being.

If you have any information on Trinity's whereabouts please contact Det. Sheppard at 816-380-8933 or your local law enforcement.

Water restored in Rich Hill

Following a weekend water main break, the pressure is back to normal in northeast Rich Hill. The leak has been isolated and the boil advisory will remain in effect until further notice. 

Note- boil advisories are required whenever line pressure drops below 20 psi regardless of situation or circumstance.