Foster man arrested in Bates County

On January 14, 2020 a Sergeant with the Bates County Sheriff's Office arrested William E. Swarnes (DOB 9/10/1986) who had 2 active warrants for Violation of a Civil Protection order. 

Each warrant had a bond amount of $2500.00 cash only. Swarnes is currently being held in the Bates County Jail.

Jennings in custody in Bates County

On January 12, 2020 a Deputy was advised that Lyle Jennings (DOB 7/9/1971) was at a residence on State Route U in Rich Hill, MO. Jennings had an active Federal warrant with no bond. 

The Deputy responded to the residence and took Jennings into custody without incident. Jennings is currently being held in the Bates County Jail awaiting transfer to the US Marshals.

Way to go ladies!

Obituary - Timothy J. Hughes

Timothy J. Hughes, age 70, of Belton, MO died on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Carnegie Village Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Belton,MO. 

Mr. Hughes was born in Bentonville, AR on Monday, May 30, 1949. He was the son of Kenneth and Bernice (Kelly) Hughes. Mr. Hughes married Kay Strong on Sunday, August 13, 1972 in Wentworth, MO and she survives. Mr. Hughes started teaching in 1987 with Metropolitan Community Colleges in the Kansas City area. He retired from Belton High School where he taught from 2000-2012. He started the high school news cast at Belton and was the speech and debate coach. Mr. Hughes was the first teacher, at Belton, to take the debate team to nationals. He was District Teacher of the Year in 2004. 

He enjoyed gardening and Kansas City sports. He was an avid Royals fan and a big movie buff. Mr. Hughes also earned the honor of Eagle Scout. He always enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Surviving are the following: his wife, Kay of Belton, MO; two sons, Jamie Hughes of Milo, MO and Stephen Hughes of Belton, MO; one daughter, Rebecca Aciego from Peculiar, MO; one sister, Jeanie Close of Raytown, MO; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Friday, January 17, 2020 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Graveside services will be at Van Buren Cemetery in Wentworth, MO on Friday, January 17, 2020 beginning at 2:30 PM with Brother Deny LeMaster officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO.

On Sunday, January 26, 2020, the family will hold a celebration of life at Centerview, 227 Municipal Circle, Raymore, MO from 1 - 4 p.m.

Obituary - Timothy Steven Barry

Timothy S. Barry, age 73, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A brief memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 12, 1946, Tim was the son of Joe Barry and Dorothy (Cassidy) Barry. He grew up with two sisters, Sue and Barbara. After high school, Tim joined the workforce and created a career for himself as a painter. In life Tim was blessed with two children, Phillip and Kelly. For many years Tim owned his own painting business with his cousin John Cassidy, Kelly Painting.

Tim enjoyed his work throughout life, he could create anything as he was a very crafty handyman. He also loved to spend time hunting and fishing. For many years, he was a trustee for the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Belton, Missouri. Also, for a number of years, Tim served his community as a Cass County Reserve Deputy.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Dorothy Barry; and nephew Joseph Thornton.

He is survived by his two loving children, Phillip Barry (Tammy) and Kelly Nance (James); two sisters Sue Thornton and Barbara Satterfield; four grandchildren, Cody Barry, Zach Reynolds, Dylan Barry, and Jaymee Nance; three great grandchildren, Kingston Barry, Morgan Barry, and Jack Barry; and many cousins.

Tim’s family suggests that memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Missouri 64105 or St. Luke’s Home Care & Hospice, 901 E 104th St. N 3000, Kansas City, Missouri 64131.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Complete St. Clair County Sheriff's Office News Release January 7 through 14, 2020

St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 11 arrests and took multiple reports during the week of Jan. 7 through 14, 2020

View the full press release by using the link we have provided for you below:

https://www.scsomo.org/press_view.php?id=903

Obituary - Charles Dean Gilmore

Charles “Dean” Gilmore, 83, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Dean was born March 27, 1936 in Milo, MO to Reuben A. and Harriett M. (Fenton) Gilmore. In 1976, he married Donna Lemarr in Yuma, AZ and she survives of the home.

Dean was raised in the Milo area and attended Nevada High School. He was a milkman all of his life - working at Foremost Dairy in Nevada, and after moving to California he continued to work for Foremost Dairy in the Imperial Valley of California until his retirement. In 1994 he and Donna came back to Vernon County to reside for a time in Schell City. The couple eventually settled permanently in Nevada. In his younger days, Dean enjoyed rock collecting in the California Desert, was an avid fisherman and rattlesnake hunter, he also loved hunting deer, turkey, and squirrel, and woodworking. He was a member of the Teamsters Union #542 in California.

In addition to his wife Donna, survivors include two daughters, Teresa Bird (Doug), Higginsville, MO, and Teena White, Blue Springs, MO; 34 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; a step-son, Mark Moore, Nevada, MO; a brother, Harold Gilmore (Marge), Nevada; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Gilmore (2014); a stepdaughter, Rhonda Moore (2015); three brothers, George Gilmore, Roy Gilmore, Delmar Gilmore; three sisters, Ruth Langston, Della Price, and Ruby Cartwright.

No services are planned at this time.

Obituary - Mary Collins Wood

Mary Collins Wood, 77, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, MO. She was born July 18, 1942 in Atlanta, GA.

Mary grew up in Hawaii. She lived most of her adult life in Miller, MO where she worked as a CNA at the Mt. Vernon State Hospital in Mt. Vernon, MO for a number of years until her retirement. She has resided in Nevada, MO for the past eight years.

Survivors include two sons, Andy Watson and his wife Jean of Nevada, and Joe Yates of Manchester, TN; two grandchildren, Levi DeSilva (Lindsay), Nevada, Dallas DeSilva-Kuhl, Nevada; two great-grandchildren, Gavyn DeSilva, and BreAnna DeSilva.

No services are planned at this time.