Thursday, March 18, 2021

Way to go Jaylen!

Congratulations to Butler Elementary Student Jaylen who is in fourth grade on her Second Place win in the Bates County Soil and Water Conservation District poster contest! Way to go Jaylen!

Obituary - Dorothy Pearl Ford

Dorothy Pearl Ford, 90, Harrisonville, MO, formerly of Archie, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit, MO. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00. 

Burial to follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Missouri Baptist Children’s Home or to the church.

A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.


Belton Police looking for man who broke into Cirilla's Store

Once again, the Belton Police are asking the public to play "Who am I?". In the early morning hours of 2-9-2021, the pictured individual broke into the Cirilla's Store near 58 Highway & Bel Ray Blvd in Belton. Stole several hundred dollars worth of merchandise. If you recognize this person, please contact Det. Richardson at 816-348-4429

Doing our part to stay green!




Happy 80th Birthday Lynne Blakeman

Happy Birthday is in order for Lynne Blakeman who will be turning 80 years old on March 21st! If you would like to send Lynne a card please send it to 3303 S. 1500 Road Rich Hill, Missouri 64779.




Obituary - James David “J.D.” Mattingley

James David “J.D.” Mattingley, 39, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away at his home Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 1:30-4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Archie Community Center in Archie, MO. The family suggests contributions to the United Way.

A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.

Obituary - Arthur Leroy Morris

Arthur Leroy Morris, age 77, was born on August 14, 1943 in Mountain Grove, MO. Jesus took Art into His arms on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Phillipsburg, MO.

Art loved his Savior, going to church, singing, tuning and playing piano; especially in Nursing Homes. He enjoyed seeing their faces light up as he played and sang their favorite hymns. Art served as a Music Minister for several Missouri churches including Springfield, Camdenton, Aurora, Richmond, Nevada-(First Baptist and Pine Street), and Rich Hill. 

He also played piano for Sunshine Baptist Church. Art was a long-time member of the Missouri Music Men. He also served as a Police Dispatcher in Nevada for over 20 years. Art served on the CMAAA advisory board. He also performed volunteer work in several communities where he lived. 

Art loved and took great pride in his family. He loved each one of them unconditionally. He had a great sense of humor. Art was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Leroy Morris and Roberta Shannon Morris of Springfield, MO.

He is survived by his loving wife Betty O’Dell Bender Morris of Phillipsburg, MO. He is also survived by his son Kevin Arthur Morris and wife Marla of Strafford, MO; his son Christopher Ray Morris and wife Sarah of Nevada, MO; and stepson Timothy Alan Bender and wife JY of Overland Park, KS. Art is also survived by 8 grandchildren including Whitney Jo Morris of Springfield, Missouri; Kenan Zachary Morris of Springfield, Missouri; Annabelle Paulette Morris of Nevada, MO; Kurtis Eli Morris of Strafford, Missouri; Emma Caroline Morris of Nevada, MO; James Christopher Morris of Nevada, MO; Elizabeth Joy Bender of Overland Park, KS; and Ella Grace Morris of Nevada, MO. A Celebration of Life

Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Sunshine Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri with graveside service and burial to follow at Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. Visitation will be one hour before services from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church.

The family has requested that those who attend the services to please wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the: Sunshine Baptist Church, 5034 E. Sunshine Terrace, Springfield, MO 65809



Two injured in Henry County Crash

On 3/17/21 around 10:20am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident B Highway at NW 1100 Road in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2014 Toyota Camry driven by 59 year old Petra M. Shaffer of Kingsville, Missouri crossed the centerline and struck the 2008 Chevrolet Impala driven by 47 year old Shannon M. Untersee of Urich, Missouri.

Shannon M. Untersee sustained serious injuries in this accident and she was transported to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri for treatment.

Petra M. Shaffer sustained minor injuries in this accident and she refused medical treatment at the scene.

Both vehicle were totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by Gary's Tow.

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