Obituary - Timmy Lee "T.J." McIntire, Jr.

The funeral service for Timmy Lee "T.J." McIntire, Jr. will begin at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021 held at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri

The minister officiating at the service will be Pastor James Damon. Visitation will be from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. preceding the service.

Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. Memorial donations will be for a Family Love Fund.

Timmy Lee McIntire Jr. was born on February 21, 1992, the son of Timmy Lee and Jeannette Diane (Taylor) McIntire, Sr. He passed away unexpectedly in Rockville, Missouri, on May 30, 2021, age 29, as the result of a motor bike accident.

He grew up in the Appleton City, Missouri, area, where he attended Appleton City High School. Timmy, better known as T.J. by family and friends, loved to fish and be the life of the party. He always had a speaker and music going wherever he went. T.J. had two sons, Maysyn and Hayden, who were the light of his life. He was an adventurist, who was always getting into something. He was very hardheaded and could never be told he couldn’t do something. T.J. loved to be outside and when April 1st came around he was ready to go snagging. He was fearless, and there was nothing that made him afraid. If anyone needed help with anything, T.J. would be there to help them, especially cutting limbs out of trees. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family.

Timmy was preceded in death by his step-grandfather, Everett Carter, Sr.

He is survived by his two sons: Maysyn Hill and Hayden McIntire; his fiancée Shelby Adams; his mother, Jeannette McIntire and stepfather, Tommy Carter; and his father, Timmy McIntire, Sr.; one sister, Kayla Carter; one half-sister, Timmire McDonald; two half-brothers: Jayden and Dalton McIntire; two nephews: Easton and Weston Bean; grandparents: Carmon and Verna Taylor, and Sandra Mitchell; along with numerous extended family and good friends.

To our loyal Countywide Disposal Customers:

To our loyal customers: All Monday Routes have been ran at this point and our drivers started on their Tuesday routes this afternoon.

If your trash day falls on Tuesday, you may experience pick up delays this week as we get caught up from the holiday weekend.

Our drivers will be finishing up all Tuesday routes tomorrow. Please leave your trash can by the curb if your trash wasn’t picked up today.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support! We sure appreciate our hard working crew!

Arrest made in Rich Hill tire fire

On 5/24/21 at approximately 0600hrs Deputies were dispatched to the Rich Hill Tire Shop just outside of Rich Hill, Missouri in reference to a large pile of used tires burning. Deputies observed several indications of arson. 

The burning tires also damaged a 1995 Ford Ranger, a 1992 Dodge Truck, a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, a 2007 Toyota Highlander, a Suzuki Reno and a 2007 Chrysler 300.

During the investigation several leads were followed up on. A potential suspect was identified and subsequently arrested at his home in Foster Missouri. William E Swarnes (aka Goob) 9/10/1986 was arrested on 5/27/2021 and was charged with Knowingly Burning. His bond was set at $50,000 cash only.

During the arson investigation, Detectives were contacted by Belton Police Department in reference to a stolen trailer. Mr. Swarnes and an unnamed female were suspects in the theft of the trailer. While making the arrest Detectives observed two trailers located on the property. One of the trailers matched the description of the stolen trailer out of Belton, Missouri. After checking the VIN on the trailer it was obvious that a new VIN had been placed on the trailer. An occupant of the house produced a title that matched the "new" VIN but the title had been obviously altered also. The trailer's real VIN was located and confirmed stolen from Belton.

While deputies were working to locate the VIN on the stolen trailer they observed a silver enclosed trailer that had an obvious altered VIN also. A check of the hidden VIN number on the enclosed trailer showed that it was also stolen out of Springfield, Missouri. Both Trailers were recovered and are in the process of being returned to the rightful owners. Charges involving the stolen property have been submitted and are being reviewed for prosecution.

Mr. Swarnes has a history with having stolen trailers on his property. Back on 3/10/21 Deputies received information about a possible stolen enclosed trailer from Springfield being at Swarnes' residence. Deputies responded and recovered an enclosed stolen trailer. Charges in this case were submitted to the prosecutor for prosecution.

Both the arson and the stolen equipment are still being investigated and additional charges are expected to be filed on Mr. Swarnes and additional people. Mr. Swarnes is being held in the Bates County Jail on the Arson case.

Obituary - Charles Robert Taylor

Charles Robert Taylor, 93, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at his home in Harrisonville.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.

Obituary - Linda Charlene Williams

Heaven called another angel home Sunday evening, May 30, 2021. Linda Charlene Williams of El Dorado Springs, age 73, passed away in her home peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Linda was born in Kansas City on November 30, 1947 to Charles and Juanita Williams. They moved to Illinois at an early age living in a few places before staying sometime in Ransom IL. Linda found work at the workshop in town, this being the only job she would have. Linda was baptized at an early age at the Methodist Church in Ransom, IL. Her mother remarried and they moved back to Missouri, settling in El Dorado Springs. Linda had a love for animals especially dogs, Lady Bird and Gracie. She loved walking everywhere. She also enjoyed fishing, dancing, flowers, puzzles and playing cards. She would spend most of her days with her sister going shopping, helping to take care of her neighbors, and spending time with family. Linda had a very large collection of purses and loved to swap hers with anyone who she could talk into doing so. If there was one thing everyone knew about Linda was that of her biggest love, Elvis Presley. She was able to take a trip with her siblings to tour Graceland. This was her dream come true. Linda never knew a stranger striking up conversation with anyone. She loved her family and would share stories with everyone in town. Linda was also a long standing member at the Union Hall Baptist Church. She was loved by so many, and will be missed dearly.

Linda is survived by her brother Jim Williams of El Dorado Springs, sister Sharon (John) Chambers of El Dorado Springs, brother Dave (Billie) Williams of Butler, MO. Linda had many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Charles Edward Williams, Mother Juanita Maxine Miller Williams Townsend, stepfather Russell Townsend, and sister-in-law Connie Williams.

Linda Charlene Williams

Visitation:
Date: Thursday, June 3, 2021
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Visitation Location:
Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home

Service:
Date: Friday, June 4, 2021
Time: 2:00 p.m.

Service Location:
El Dorado Springs City Cemetery

Interment:
El Dorado Springs City Cemetery

Happy first day of meteorological summer!

Happy first day of meteorological summer! We have some small chances for showers the next couple of days, but then our summer temperatures arrive right on cue!

Obituary - Linda Lou Huey

Linda Huey, age 77, passed away Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. 

Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, June 7th, 2021 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. Inurnment will follow in Vansant Road Cemetery. 

The Family suggest memorial contributions be made to Golden Valley Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Armed Robbery in Belton

On May 31st around 12:30 AM, an armed robbery was reported to the Belton Police Department which had occurred in the 200 block of Bienbille St. The suspect brandished a firearm and took a green, 2010 Hyundai Genesis 2 door coupe. 

The suspect is described as a black male wearing all black clothing. The suspect was last seen leaving the area eastbound on E 173rd St.

 
The vehicle was recovered by the Kansas City Police Department on 6-1-2021 in the area of 41st and Agnes.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call Detective Chrostowski with the Belton Police Department at 816-331-5522 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.