Obituary - Kevin Montgomery Goodlett

Kevin Montgomery Goodlett was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was as active, outgoing child who enjoyed skiing, playing basketball and video games. He spent time hanging out with his friends, his family and his dog, Poco. Kevin earned his GED in the Show-Me Challenge Program in the summer of 2000.

Kevin struggled with mental illness his entire adult life. Despite his handicap, he lived independently until the time of his death. Kevin's illness made it difficult to get to know him, but those who did found a steadfast, loyal friend with a quick wit, who was always ready with an off-kilter punch line and an impish grin.

Kevin's hobbies included programming, assembling computers, chatting with friends (online or in person) and listening to music. Kevin also cooked occasionally and could make a fantastic medium-rare steak.

Kevin is survived by his parents, Cliff and Vicki Norris, his brother Chris Goodlett, and his best friend Jason Barerra. Kevin will be sorely missed by all who knew him, including numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Heuser Funeral Home of Rich Hill, Missouri.

Be on the lookout

Due to suspicious activity in the area of CR NW 9001 - CR NW 13002 make sure all your vehicles are locked and keys are secured.

If you see anything out of the ordinary or that raises suspicion please contact the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 660-679-3232.

Obituary - Gary Lee Brown

Gary Lee Brown was born July 15, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri to Dennis Roy and Rose Bernice McDermott Brown. He attended and graduated from the Ruskin High School in Kansas City. 

Gary worked for over 30 years as a custodian in the Hickman Mills School District in Kansas City before retiring and moving to Rich Hill. He then began working as a dishwasher at Southside Cafe in Butler, MO.

Gary was known as a lovable little guy with a heart of gold. He was a hard worker, but loved his time family and friends, especially his great-nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, brother Louis Brown, sister Cathy Swezy, brother John Francis, and nephew Kenneth Miller, Jr. He is survived by his sister Lois Miller and her husband Kenneth, his brothers Lee & Tom Francis, and by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Obituary - Jimmy Elvin Vaughn

Funeral services for Jimmy Vaughn will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian, Missouri under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. 

Visitation will be prior to services from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 9 at Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian. Burial in Prescott Cemetery in Prescott, Kansas. Contributions to Calvary Baptist Church. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Jimmy Elvin Vaughn, age 80 of Urich, Missouri went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City, Missouri. He was born June 18, 1940 to Raymond Arlo and Zora Mildred Murr Vaughn in Vinita, Oklahoma.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Wanda Vaughn of Urich, Missouri; three sons, Michael Vaughn and wife Diane of Grandview, Missouri, David Vaughn and wife Brenda of Urich, Missouri and Jimmy Vaughn and wife Shelly of Harrisonville, Missouri; two daughters, LaDonna Cubley of Grandview, Missouri and Janet Glover and husband Ed of Clinton, Missouri; one brother, Glenn Vaughn and wife Jean of Prescott, Kansas; one sister, Arlene Seitz and husband Bob of Chugiak, Alaska; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and a large extended family and host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Eugene and Bobby; son-in-law, Glenn Cubley; and grandson Matthew Cubley.

Nevada Police Department searching for armed robbery suspect

The Nevada Police Department needs your help identifying the subject in the following photos in relation to an armed robbery that occurred earlier this evening. 

The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information on this subject or this incident is urged to contact the Nevada Police Department at 417-448-5100.

Tragedy strikes when least expected

Things like this you remember vividly

Friday June 11th, 1982. My friend Alan Nieder was famous for being an early riser; and me, more of a night owl. At any rate, he had a knack for stopping by early on a random morning just to find a noisy way to wake me up.

But this time was different. In the early hours of this overcast, rainy day he came barging in my room yelling some mumbo jumbo about a helicopter crash and I knew he was serious.

As we are driving along a few minutes later, he excitedly recounts "The boys, (his brothers Les and Wes) saw a helicopter go down, and it's right up CC on Morris's place". As the crow flies, the location he's describing is a mile from my house and we'd be there soon...

As we pulled up, burning helicopter wreckage become clearly visible and we knew that no one could have survived that.

The rest of the story is here: https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2015/01/history-of-bates-county-tragedy-strikes.html

Thanks to neighbor Donna White for providing these newspaper clippings dated June 17th, 1982 that jarred my memory -Doug Mager

Henry County Health Center confirms 18 new positive cases of COVID-19

Henry County Health Center has received notification of 18 new cases of COVID-19. ( Clinton 14, Deepwater 1, Windsor 2, and Urich 1) This brings the total number of positive cases in Henry County to 1,315.

Suspect Rams Deputy Vehicle in Cass County Pursuit

Cass Co – Around 12:30 am Friday deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office assisted officers with the Harrisonville Police Department involved in the pursuit of a 2005 Chevy truck on northbound I-49 north of Harrisonville.

The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Unit Deputy responded to the area with a patrol vehicle equipped with a Grappler device. Approximately one mile south of Peculiar, the deputy was able to stop the vehicle. The driver of the truck got out of the vehicle at which time a passenger attempted to drive away.

The truck was still attached to the Grappler device preventing it from leaving. The subject then put the truck in reverse and struck the patrol car with a deputy in the vehicle, causing both vehicles to be disabled.

Deputies and Officers on the scene took two subjects into custody. A passenger was questioned and released at the scene.

The driver of the truck, Jeramy T. Box, 44, Kansas City was arrested on multiple Kansas City warrants and is being held pending charges related to this incident.

Bailey K. Allen, 23, Harrisonville was arrested on an active warrant for Second Degree Burglary in Jackson County, bond $5500.00. Allen is also being held pending charges related to ramming the Cass County patrol vehicle.

“The ability to deploy the proper staff, tools, and training to apprehend criminals is essential to our mission to keep Cass County safe. In this case the suspect acted with wanton disregard towards the public and deputies safety,” said Sheriff Jeff Weber.