We will never forget!

Date Missing: November 18, 2008

David Clem Cook was last seen by his family, on November 18, 2008, when he told them he was going to meet a friend. He has not been seen since. Everything in his home, near Amsterdam, Missouri, was found intact, and does not appear to have been gone through. Both his vehicles were found at his home. 

Law enforcement said the only things missing are his eye glasses and cell phone. Mr. Cook is a long time employee at the Kansas City Power and Light Company near La Cygne, Kansas. Foul play is suspected.

If you have information, please contact the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 660.679.3232 or the Missouri State Highway Patrol Missing Persons Unit at 800.877.3452 or 911

BCMH Employee of the month November 2020

Stacy Cantrell is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for November, 2020.

Stacy began her employment in July, 2016 as a registration clerk in the Patient Access Department. She later transferred to the Finance Department as an Accounting Clerk.

Stacy has grown in knowledge and commitment to the hospital. She is self-motivated and willing to search for the knowledge or information needed. She is eager to learn and take on new responsibilities. The hospital is pleased to recognize Stacy as Employee of the Month.

Clinton Police Department Endangered Silver Alert!

The Clinton Police Department has issued an Endangered Silver Alert for a missing 78-year-old man with health conditions.

Alfred L. Springs Jr. was last seen between 5-6 p.m. Monday near Orchard and Green streets in Clinton, Missouri. He has been diagnosed with a heart condition and dementia.

He was driving a burgundy and silver 1997 Chevrolet Z71 with the Missouri license plate 6KAC94. The 2-door vehicle has an extended cab.

It’s unknown what direction he was traveling in, but police said he sometimes travels northbound along 7 Highway to 49 Highway to Interstate 35 to Platte City.

Springs is described as 5-foot-10, weighing 200 pounds. He is bald with brown eyes and was last seen wearing a baseball hat, red and yellow Chiefs coat and overalls. Police said he has a thick mustache, neck hair and might not be wearing his dentures.

Anyone who sees Springs or his vehicle is asked to call 911 or the nearest law enforcement agency immediately. You can reach the Clinton Police Department at 660-885-5587.

Henry County Announces the Tenth COVID-19 Related Death

Today, the Department of Health and Senior Services informed Henry County Health Center of the death of an 82-year-old hospitalized female who had previously tested positive for COVID-19. This marks the tenth death in Henry County due to complications related to COVID-19. This Henry County patient resided in the town of Clinton.

“It is with a great sadness that I have to announce yet another COVID-19 related death in our county. All of the staff at Henry County Health Center would like to express our deepest sympathy for the family and loved ones of the resident who has passed, as well as the families of everyone who has been affected by this pandemic” said the Henry County Health Center Administrator, Peggy Bowles. “I am pleading with all residents to remain vigilant in their efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Please remain six feet apart, wash your hands, and wear a face covering. It is the simple things that will help reduce the spread of this disease.”

Henry County Health Center continuously updates the COVID-19 information on the HCHC Facebook page, Twitter, and on henrycohealth.org. For further updates and information please review these social media platforms.

Elevated Fire Risk Tomorrow!

We have elevated fire weather danger tomorrow, so please practice #firesafety! 

Winds from the southwest will be gusting between 30-40 mph tomorrow with warm and dry conditions. 

Burning tomorrow is discouraged. #MOwx #kswx #kcwx

Obituary - Arthur Leslie “Sonny” Sewell, Jr.

Arthur Leslie “Sonny” Sewell, Jr., 78, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, November 15th at his home surrounded by his wife Linda and loved ones. Sonny was born August 28th, 1942 in his grandmother’s house, 415 S. Tower St., Nevada, MO. Aunt Dora McGee, who helped deliver Sonny gave the first bottom slap. Dora always claimed it wasn’t hard enough.

Sonny left his parents home in his younger teen years to live with his aunt and uncle in Huntington, West Virginia, returning to Nevada two years later to work at Capri Bowl. In 1965 he moved to Harrisonville, MO, where he met and married his wife of 49 years, Linda Kay Spangler. To this union four sons were born.

Sonny worked at Anaconda Wire and Cable, as production expeditor for 15 years. Later, he worked at General Motors in Kansas City, MO. In 1981 he worked in oil fields at Hoisington, KS. In 2003, Arthur and Linda sold their Sheldon, MO home of 23 years to buy Sonny’s homeplace at 328 S. Tower, where his mother and father had started a Bait Shop in 1975. Sonny always would laugh that he made it a block from his birthplace. He operated the Bait Shop for 17 years.

In November of 2018 Sonny was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. Sonny was battling this cancer when he fell and broke his leg and hip August 18th. During the recovery time to resume cancer treatments, he was diagnosed with COVID-19. Sonny could not recover enough from COVID to resume his chemo. It would take these punches to finally end his life, along with the cancer. Sonny fought all three with such courage, thinking always of his family, worried for them.

The 17 years Sonny ran the Bait Shop was joy for him. He loved to hear stories from customers who remembered his father. Some customers of Sonny’s father now bringing their grown children and grandchildren to the little shop had memories for everyone to share with Sonny. Sonny always had a kind word and smile for everyone and bubble gum for the kids.

Sonny always had this soft spot for the children who didn’t quite have enough “pennies” for a box of worms or a cork, or you name it. Those kids somehow always left with what they would need for their fishing adventure.

Sonny’s other passions, beside the Bait Shop, were family dinners, holidays, fishing, bowling, and hunting, Sonny excelled in all of these and was loved by all.

Sonny is survived by his wife Linda of 49 years; four sons, Robert Leslie Sewell (Melinda), Sheldon, MO, Richard Lee Sewell (Brenda) Lamar, MO, Randall Lynn Sewell (Debby), Harrisonville, MO, Michael Quincy Sewell (Chasity), Harrisonville, MO; sister, Carol Strickland, Osceola, MO, brother, Kenneth Sewell (Debbie), Nevada, MO, sister, Linda Chestnut (Leon), Nevada, MO, brother, Rob Sewell (Twila), Nevada, MO; brother-in-law, Bill Spangler (Ellen), Neosho, MO; sister-in-law, Regina Sewell, Nevada, MO; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews who dearly loved Sonny. Two children by a previous marriage, Tim Sewell (Cheri), Chesapeake, OH, and Cindy Sewell, Nevada, MO. A “Special Angel” niece, Jenny Hymer, who cared and comforted “Uncle Sonny” in the last days, staying by his side till the end.

Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur, Sr. and Pauline Sewell; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Don and Bonnie Spangler; brother, Danny Sewell; brother-in-law, Norman Spangler; brother-in-law, Eddie Spangler; sister-in-law, Donna Lear; brother-in-law, Jim Lear; sister-in-law, Kathy Spangler; and brother-in-law, John Strickland; two nephews, Wesley Strickland and Travis Sewell; and a niece, Tommie Lear.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Bill Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Sheldon Cemetery, Sheldon, MO. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home.

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office News Release November 10, 2020 through November 16, 2020

St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made four arrests and took multiple reports during the weeks of November 3, 2020 through November 9, 2020.

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

https://www.scsomo.org/press_view.php?id=962

Henry County Health Center confirms 20 new positive cases of COVID-19

Henry County Health Center has received notification of 20 new cases of COVID-19. (Clinton 13, Windsor 5, Deepwater 1, and Montrose 1).

Daily Report for 11/17/2020 as of 1:30 pm:

Positive Tests 1033

On Isolation 419

Recovered 604

Deaths 10