One arrested in Henry County for leaving the scene of a accident

William E. Moon, age 29 of Warrensburg was taken into custody by Henry County Sheriffs Office Major Hills on Wednesday after Moon fled from a motor vehicle crash near NE 1001 Road and Hwy C. Deputy Romi drove up on the crash and observed Moon fleeing from the scene. 

The traffic crash is being investigated by the Missouri Highway Patrol. 

Mr. Moon was reported by citizens walking north on Hwy V a short time after the accident where he was taken into custody.

NRMC Auxiliary Kicks off Fresh Start

The Auxiliary at Nevada Regional Medical Center is open and ready for business once again. Dedicated to providing volunteers and financial assistance to the hospital, this organization has taken a year off in response to the COVID-19 virus. But with a big statement, it appears that they are back and ready to serve once again.

Pictured above in the middle is Bruce Haberkorn, treasurer for the Auxiliary, who is seen here presenting hospital CEO Steve Branstetter with a check for $25,000. On the right is newly hired Community Relations Director Reyna Blakely. Haberkorn said the money will assist the hospital in helping to purchase new equipment used to clean endoscopic tools and instruments.

Recently the Auxiliary announced that it will be reopening its gift shop on Tuesday morning, July 6th. Daily hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Throughout the year the Auxiliary holds other fundraisers in an effort to raise money for special projects at the hospital. Those interested in serving in some capacity with the Auxiliary should contact the NRMC Community Relations office at 417-448-3801.

One arrested in Henry County

Timothy Allen Wood, 43 of Sedalia was taken into custody Wednesday about 5 pm after he fled from Henry County deputies in a motor vehicle and then on foot in the area of NE 950 and Hwy 52 earlier in the day. 

Mr. Wood was arrested for resisting arrest, driving while revoked and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Wood's probation officer was made aware of his arrest.

2021 Bates County Community Health Foundation (BCCHF) Health Care Scholarship

2021 Bates County Community Health Foundation (BCCHF) Health Care Scholarship:

Melissa Anderson has worked as an LPN since 2005.  She worked at Adrian Manor until it closed and is now employed at Medicalodges of Butler.  Melissa is furthering her career to become a Registered Nurse at State Fair Community College.

Jayde Eidson graduated from Butler High School in 2019 and has attended Crowder College.  She was accepted into Crowder's Occupational Therapy Assistant program and started that career path in January 2021.

Charges filed in Barton County

The Barton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Amos David Sumrell following an investigation by the Barton County Sheriff’s Office into the sexual assault of a Barton County woman. 

Mr. Sumrell, 31 years old, of Liberal, Missouri is charged with sexual abuse in the first degree and sodomy. 

Sumrell is currently being held in the Barton County Jail awaiting trial.

Mike Smalley
Barton County Prosecuting Attorney

Screamin' Lehmann Street Stock Memorial at Nevada Speedway June 26th

The Screamin' Lehmann Street Stock Memorial this SATURDAY June 26th is one you won't want to miss!!!

A big payout for the Street Stock class is on the line as we remember one of the legends of Nevada Speedway!! All other classes are competing for some extra cash as well!!

Current Street Stock payout (40 Lap Feature Event)

1. $2,281

2. $771

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4. $400

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M&T Scrap Pure Stocks

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Douty's Auto Street Stocks

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Obituary - Katherine Elaine Proctor-Farr

Katherine Elaine Proctor-Farr, age 66, resident of Nevada, MO, died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, MO. She was born June 6, 1955, in Wichita, KS, the daughter of David and Lillie Smith Moyer. She married Donnie Proctor on May 1, 1981. He preceded her in death on November 17, 1997. She later married Bill Farr. He preceded her in death in 2017. Kathy enjoyed reading books and watching HGTV. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.

Survivors include a daughter, Kim Starr and husband John, Billings, MT; a son, Ray Proctor and wife Angie, Nevada, MO; 2 brothers, John Moyer and wife Barb, and Mike Moyer and wife Pat, all of Wichita, KS; 4 sisters-in-law, Sherry Moyer, Wichita, KS, Diana Clark, Ft. Scott, KS, Cindy Proctor, Ft. Scott, KS, and Mary Jane Young, Garland, KS; 4 grandchildren, Andra, Nick, Chandler, and Thor; an aunt, Betty Moyer, Haysville, KS; mother-in-law, Margaret Bolden, Ft. Scott; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends; and special friends, Irvin and Dorinda Durossette. Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Moyer; a sister, Linda Moyer; and father-in-law, Don Bolden.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 23rd at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Lath Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Tuesday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Kathy Proctor-Farr Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary - Christopher Aaron Jones

Christopher Aaron Jones, age 34, of Higginsville, Missouri passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 20, 2021.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A funeral service will follow immediately at 2:00 p.m. with burial at Belton Cemetery.

Chris was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 23, 1986 to Richard Jones and Beverly (Kirksey). After high school Chris joined the work force and began working in the automotive industry. In life Chris was a man made for the outdoors with his adventurous spirit! Whether it was hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing, paintballing, or any other organized sport, Chris was all in. With his competitive personality, Chris became extremely talented in playing pool. He was rated the #2 pool player in the state of Missouri. Above all, Chris had an unconditional love for his family. Making memories with his close loved ones and friends, especially his children, Bella and Brendon. Chris had an infectious personality. He had the ability to make anyone laugh and could captivate an entire room with his laugh, jokes, and rapping Tech N9ne (his favorite person).

Chris was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.

He leaves behind his two children, Bella and Brendon Jones; mother, Beverly Stephens (husband John); father, Richard Jones; brother Cody Jones; stepbrother, Danny Odell; sister, Cassandra Jones; two nephews, Jordan Maldonado and Bryson Baker; niece, Ava Jones; aunts and uncles; and several cousins.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278