Obituary - Delano "Del" Lee Angel

Delano "Del" Lee Angel, 83, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Thursday, July 1, 2021 surrounded by love and family at the Crown Care Center, Harrisonville.

He is survived by two sons, Terry Angel and wife Karen, Oak Grove, Missouri, Mike Angel and wife Pat, Grandview, Missouri; two daughters, Debbie Hendrix and husband Galen, Harrisonville, Missouri, Michelle Bausir and husband Sip, Richmond, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and friends.

Cremation. No services scheduled at this time.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Way to go ladies

Help us give a shout-out to Sara Garcia-Myers and Wendi Daniel, two special ladies in Nutrition Services who agreed to bake pies for the hospital's submission to the Rich Hill Pie Auction tonight! 

Sara baked an apple pie, and Wendy baked a Buttermilk 4th of July Pie. Thank you, ladies! - Courtesy of the Bates County Memorial Hospital 

Belton Police seeking public assistance

The Belton Police Department is looking for assistance from the public in apprehending Dakota Allen Gile, Born 10/26/1996 of Belton.

Mr. Gile is wanted for several local warrants (Stealing, Assault and Domestic Assault). 

Dakota is also a person of interest in other serious crimes. Citizens are encourage to call the Belton PD 911 (Emergency) or #816-331-5522 

(Non-Emergency) with his location.

Obituary - Laura Beth Breedlove

Laura Beth Breedlove, 52, of Higginsville, Missouri passed away Saturday afternoon, June 26, 2021 at her home. She was born June 9, 1969 in North Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Ronald K. Breedlove and Beverly Kay (Duncan) Breedlove.

Laura grew up camping and canoeing on the Pomme de Terre river with her family and close friends. She enjoyed working puzzles and going to her sister’s basketball games. She cheered for defense (whether Rhonda’s team was on defense or not!) In the last few months of her life, she talked about camping quite often. She also spoke often of the cats the family had while Laura was growing up-she never forgot a pet’s name. If you have a pet and Laura knew it’s name, you know what I’m talking about. After she moved to Higginsville when she was 18, she enjoyed dances on campus, trips to Branson and any other activity that involved fun, music or people. Laura loved people. She was outgoing, always with a wave, her cute little wave, a smile and a “Hi” or “Hello”. Rarely did she not know your name if she met you once or twice. Not only did she know your name, but she likely had a nickname for you. She dearly loved her “curly mom” who visited every week, her “baby cakes” was the light of her life and we can’t remember the last time she called her dad “dad”. He was her “babe”. Surviving are her mother, Beverly K. Breedlove, Independence, Mo.; one sister, Rhonda Breedlove, Wichita, Kansas; special family, Susan and Chris Hearn; one aunt, Peggy Kratz, Palm Desert, California; and numerous cousins. She is also survived by the many people of Northwest Community Services and Higginsville Habilitation Center. You were also her family over the last 34 years. You loved and cared for her. Beverly and Rhonda can’t find the right words to tell you how important ALL of you were to Laura and how grateful they are for your loving care. Laura thrived and flourished in your care. She was preceded in death by her father, Ron Breedlove, on December 3, 2007; and her grandparents. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Hoefer Funeral Home, 1600 Main Street, Higginsville, Mo., under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Center Industries North, P.O. Box 517, Higginsville, Mo., 64037, or these donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Titans B-Mod Series at Old 71 Speedway this weekend

This Sunday July 4th the Titans B-Mod Series presented by Yeoman Race Engines heads to Old 71 Speedway in Butler Missouri for a 1,500 to win 150 to start race. Also racing will be 500 to win Midwest Mods/E-Mods and 500 to win Factory Stocks. All B-Mods will have to pre tech.

Pit Gates will open at 2:00

Grand Stands will open at 5:00

Draw Ends at 7:00

Drivers Meeting 7:00

Hotlaps 7:30

Racing 8:00

General Admission Prices:

Adults - $15.00

Military/Senior 65 & up with ID - $10.00

Children 5-13 - $10.00

Children under 5 - Free

Pit Admission Prices:

Adults - $35.00

Children 13 & Under - $20.00

Thanks to all the Titans B-Mod Series Sponsors for the 2021 Season.

Randy Davidson Trucking, LLC

Heath Grimes Real Estate Listings

Holmtown Pub

Midwest Sheet Metal Company

My Race Pass

Boubin Tire & Automotive

RCR Designs

Swift Springs

Phoenix Race Chassis

Yeoman Race Engines

Pittsburg Kansas man arrested on sex crimes

MEDIA RELEASE

Sexual Offense Arrest
Friday, July 2, 2021
Released by Lt. Adan Nance

 
On July 1, 2021, at approximately 5:15 p.m., 59-year-old Gerald Laverne Simmons of Pittsburg, turned himself in to detectives with the Pittsburg Police Department. Simmons was taken into custody as the result of a swift investigation initiated on June 29, 2021, where Simmons was accused of inappropriate sexual contact with children under 14 years of age. This sexual contact is alleged to have occurred over the course of the past two years.

Subsequent to his arrest, Simmons was transported to the Crawford County Jail where he was booked in. Charges will be requested from the Crawford County Attorney’s Office for Simmons to be charged with nine counts of Rape of a Child under the age of 14; three counts of Aggravated Criminal Sodomy of a Child under the age of 14; twenty-four counts of Aggravated Indecent Solicitation of a Child under the age of 14; twelve counts of Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child under the age of 14; and four counts of Aggravated Endangering of a Child. Simmons is currently being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this incident, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or at our tip line, 620-231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

Beautiful Weekend Ahead

After several days of rain, we have no complaints about this forecast. Sunshine has returned just in time for the weekend.

Obituary - Mary Patricia Loomis

Mary Patricia Loomis, 86, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, MO. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 2, 2021, with Rosary at 9:30, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville with inurnment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Mary was born November 29, 1934 in Chicago, IL, a daughter of Royal and Theresa (Pritchett) Kerr. Mary had lived in Los Angeles, CA and Shawnee, KS before moving to Harrisonville in 1988. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville. Mary worked as a secretary for the Cass County Road and Bridge Department for 20 years before retiring in 2008.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Reggie Loomis in 1979, one sister, Kathleen and one son, Michael Surrell. She is survived by one daughter, Pam Belk and her husband, Stan, Harrisonville, MO; one grandson, Jason Schemm and one great-granddaughter, Destini Schemm.