From the desk of Henry County Sheriff Kent Oberkrom

Well another year come and gone. Certainly has been one for the history books. Please be careful as you celebrate the new year tonight. If you are drinking, have a designated driver. 

Remember to social distance as best you can and wear a mask where you can't. Highway fatalities are up significantly this year and we don't want to add to that any tonight or to next years numbers over the weekend. Be safe out there, look out for one another and enjoy the holiday. 

We wish you the very best in the year ahead and we remain here to serve you, our citizens, friends and neighbors to the best of our ability each and every day. May God bless each of you and keep you safe. Sheriff Oberkrom

Obituary -Calvin David “Cal” Evans

Calvin David “Cal” Evans, 83, Kansas City, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away of pneumonia due to Covid-19 on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Cremation with services at a later date.

Cal was born May 25, 1937 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Robert A. and Dorothy (Harry) Evans. He grew up in both West Plains and Kansas City, MO. The family lived in Harrisonville a number of years before he moved back to Kansas City. Cal worked in home construction and owned Blue Ribbon Remodeling Co. He was active and worked for his son, Cass’, construction company up until his death. He was a US Army veteran.

Cal was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his daughter, Tami (Rich) Hearst, Edmond, OK; three sons, Robert (Shari) Evans, Kansas City, MO, Calvin David Evans II, Harrisonville, MO and Cass Evans, Raymore, MO; three sisters, Peggy Poe, Raymore, MO, Priscilla (Don) Schiller, Broken Arrow, OK and Elizabeth Evans, Kansas City, MO, and nine grandchildren, Jackson Hearst, Carter Hearst, Mark Evans, Alex Evans, Drew Evans, Ally Evans, Mason Evans, Morgan Evans, and Quin Evans.

Updated Obituary - Mary “Katherine” Arnold

Mary “Katherine” Arnold, 82, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada. Katherine was born October 2, 1938 in Hume, MO to Russell H. and Edith V. (Henley) Brooks.

Katherine’s school days began in the mid 1940’s at Brush College where she attended 1st-8th grade. She was in the last graduating class before all the small country schools were annexed into larger districts. She continued her education as a Metz Cardinal where she graduated in 1956. She then went to Kansas State College of Pittsburg, now known as Pittsburg State University. Her days as a gorilla brought her a Bachelor’s degree to teach Home Economics. She began her teaching career in Attica, KS in 1960. The next year, she moved closer to home where she met and married her husband of 56 years, Jerry Arnold on June 7, 1964. She taught Home Economics at Turner High School in Kansas City, KS. Cooking and sewing were two skills she loved to teach, as these were skills she learned as a member of 4-H in her younger years. In 1966, their daughter, Sherry was born and they moved back to Hume, MO to help on her family farm. Katherine taught at Metz and Hume High Schools for several years. While teaching First Grade at Miami School, near Amsterdam, MO she obtained her Master’s degree in Science. In 1977, they moved to Nevada, MO where she taught Second Grade at Walker R-4 until her retirement in 1991. Katherine’s students meant a great deal to her and until her final days, she never missed an opportunity to ask them about their lives when she would see them.

In addition to her love of teaching, Katherine enjoyed spending time quilting and baking. Always a farm girl at heart, she could often be found helping Jerry on the farm or attending various 4-H activities. She took great pride in her garden and loved to can.

Katherine’s proudest moments were spent with her grandchildren, Reba and Justin. Upon her retirement in 1991, she spent her days sharing her love and knowledge with them. She loved following them in their many activities. She was especially proud of their involvement in 4-H. Jerry and Katherine would travel with the kids as they showed registered Hereford cattle in many shows at the local, state and national levels.

In addition to her husband Jerry of the home, Katherine is survived by daughter Sherry Hurst (Brad) of Nevada, MO; granddaughter Reba Rapp (Chris) of Rockville, MO; grandson Justin Hurst (fiancé Meagan Carder) of Nevada, MO; and two great-grandsons Zak and Ralin Rapp of Rockville, MO. Katherine is also survived by one brother Joe Brooks, Hume, MO and several nieces and nephews. She will be fondly remembered by her friends and the many students she met during her teaching career.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Barone Alzheimer Care Center for their care and compassion over the last several years.

Memorial services for Katherine Arnold will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO with Brother Bill Platt officiating. Interment will be held at Hume Cemetery in Hume, MO. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Memorials are suggested in Katherine’s memory to the Vernon County Youth Fair in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Expect a Onset of Wintry Precipitation

A winter storm is expected to impact the region beginning late tonight and continuing through Friday afternoon.

Travel conditions will deteriorate rapidly once wintry precipitation begins, so please make sure you plan accordingly for any NYE plans. See the graphics for details!

Peculiar teen injured in Cass County rollover accident

On 12/30/20 around 10:10pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County with the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on CR 215 just west of Coleman Road in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2011 Ford F-150 driven by 18 year old Kyle S. Petters of Peculiar, Missouri struck a pole and overturned. 

Kyle S. Petters sustained moderate injuries in this accident and he was transported to Belton Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by GT Tow. 

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One still on the loose after police chase in Northern Bates County

On 12/31/2020 at approximately 2:00am a Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle in the City Of Adrian. The driver failed to yield to the Deputy and a pursuit ensued. 

The pursuit continued north out of Adrian into the northeast end of the county just north of E Highway and CR1503. 

The driver left the roadway through a ditch and into a field. The Deputy found the vehicle abandoned shortly after in that field. Additional units were called from home to assist and to attempt to search for the subject. 

After approximately 2 hours the search was called off. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Harrisonville. 

If you live in the area of E Highway and CR 1503 please be aware and make sure your vehicles are locked. 

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Adrian Police Department

Obituary - Sandy Bean

Sandra Renee Garringer Bean, 57, Liberal, MO, passed away December 29, 2020. She was born March 9, 1963 to Beverley and Junior Garringer.

Sandy graduated from Lamar High School in 1981. Sandy met the love of her life, Shaun Michael Bean in a "trust exercise" during drama class at Lamar High School. They were married December 22, 1979 and had 5 children.

She studied education at Wentworth College in 1985 and Early Childhood at the University of St Louis. Sandy was a member of the Eastern Star and was active as a blood drive coordinator for the Red Cross in Barton County. She worked for Liberal Schools for 16 years with Parents as Teachers.

Sandy was a paramedic in Barton, Vernon, and McDonald Counties. She then worked at Bates County Hospital in Butler, MO for the last 19 years as a paramedic. Sandy was dedicated to her work, but the center of her world, and her true devotion, was to her children, grandchildren, and pets. A big hole is left in their lives with her gone. She is survived by her children, Shauna Hackler (Steven) of Liberal, MO, Joshua Bean of Sheldon, MO, Carrie Bean (Dallas Hughston), Monticello, Utah, Sarah Davis (Nathan) of Lamar, MO; a much-loved fuzzy child, Buster; grandchildren, Stasha Hackler, Ashlynn Davis, and Michael Davis.

She is also survived by siblings, Rodney Garringer of Lamar, MO, Jennifer Garringer of Kansas City, Ann (Ralph) Stahl of Lamar, and Cheri (Darrell) Moss of Lamar; aunts, Betty Foraker, Nixa, Judy Welch of Clearwater, FL, Sue Sundlee of Rochester, MN; uncle, Jim Welch of Branson, MO; brother-in-law, Ron Bean (Tracy); many grand-dogs and grand-cats, and a large extended network of family and friends. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband; parents; infant daughter, Stephanie; a brother-in-law, Joe Bean; father-in-law, Sherrell Bean; mother-in-law, Patricia Bean; brother-in-law, Bill Kirby; and nephew, Trevor Kirby.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in care of the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. The family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday January 4, 2020 at Konantz Warden Funeral Home.

Viewing is available from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday January 4, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday January 5, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Lake Cemetery in Lamar, MO.

Obituary - Kathleen Sue Edmundson

Kathleen Sue Edmundson, a mother and long time resident of Cleveland, Missouri gained her angel wings after battling cancer on December 27, 2020, at the age of 66. Services are pending at this time and will be announced by the Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009) as soon as the information becomes available.

Kathy was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 17, 1954 to Louis and Donnie June Stoeckle. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Di Sion High School and attended Avila University, pursuing a degree in teaching. 

On June 19, 1982 she married Steven C. Edmundson, her friend of many years. She welcomed Steven’s sons, Eric and Shea, as her own and on January 10, 1983 and February 16, 1986, they joyfully welcomed a daughter Stephanie and son, Steven Lucas.

Kathleen was a devoted wife, mother, and Nonnie. She enjoyed reading and had a true hippie heart. Only family came through her door, never a stranger. She gave her love unconditionally. Kathy will be dearly missed by her abundant family.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, father and mother-in-law James and Marguerette, granddaughter, Melanie, and by niece, Emma. She is survived by her husband Steven Edmundson, her children, Eric, Shea, Stephanie, and “Luke”, grandchildren, Dustin, Codie, Joey, Creighton, Bodhi, and Levigh, brothers, Jim and wife Sherry, and Larry. She is also survived by her many nieces, nephews, and her aunt Agnes.