Obituary - Martha Ruth Prather Moore

A celebration of life for Martha will be held beginning at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Church of God in Appleton City, Missouri.

Officiating at the service will be Jerry Johannigmeier. The family suggests any memorial donations go to the AC Church of God.

Martha Ruth Prather Moore, returned to her Heavenly Father on September 6, 2021. Martha was born in her parent’s home on Prather Hill on February 6, 1937.

She attended Cooley School in Avondale and went to North Kansas City High School, where she graduated in 1955. She worked at Burlington Trading Post, American Hospital Supply and AT&T for 26 years. She was brought up and attended Avondale Methodist Church where she was an active member in the Cathedral Choir, Contemporary Life Sunday School and many volunteer programs.

She loved spending time in various clubs and kept very busy traveling and exploring with her Red Hat Society. She married James C. Moore in 2001. She has lived in Appleton City since her marriage to Jim, where she became active with the Church of God in Appleton City.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; her parents, J.B. and Ruth Prather; her brother, James Prather; her sister-in-law, Patsy Prather, and many of her extended family and friends. She is survived by many loved ones, near and far, as she never knew a stranger. The world is a better place because our beloved “Auntie M” was in it.

Disturbance in Cass County

On September 7th around 8:00p.m. the Pleasant Hill Police Department were dispatched to the Pleasant Hill High School parking lot to assist the Cass County Sheriff's Office on a disturbance.

Upon arrival to the scene Cass County Sheriff's Deputies had one subject detained for an altercation with a subject who was taking a video with their phone.

Pleasant Hill Officers were given the names of three subjects involved in this altercation. Those three subjects were issued municipal citations for disorderly conduct.

All subjects in the school parking lot were then dispersed and asked to leave school property.

Courtesy of the Pleasant Hill Police Department 

Obituary - Rikki Jo Haus

Rikki Jo Haus, age 29, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 surrounded by her loving family members.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Abundant Life Church in the Administration Building, 414 SW Persels Rd., Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64081. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Belton Cemetery in Belton, Missouri

Rikki was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 20, 1991 to Rick and JoAnne Atkinson. After graduating high school she then attended Longview Community College obtaining her associates degree, then graduating with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri Kansas City. Rikki was joined in marriage with her husband and soulmate Anthony “A.J.” Haus on November 25th, 2017. In life Rikki was a woman with a strong Christian faith and attended services with A.J. at Abundant Life in Lee’s Summit. She dearly loved Jesus, her family, husband, and many friends. This of course includes her canine companion, Sarge.

Rikki leaves behind her loving husband, Anthony James Haus; parents, Rick and JoAnne Atkinson; brother, Alex Atkinson; sister, Jenny Hess (Jon); nephew, Ashton Hess; Godson, Owen Matter; and many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation online at www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org

Henry County Health Center confirms 8 new positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation there are 8 new positive cases of COVID-19.

--Clinton-5

--Windsor-1

--Deepwater-0

--Montrose-0

--Urich-1

--Blairstown-0

--Calhoun-1

--Creighton-0

--Chilhowee-0

--Leeton-0

This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 2,601.

All contact tracing has commenced and all parties that have had close contact are being notified. HCHC continues to encourage residents to practice social distancing, washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or more, and to remain home if you are sick.

The CDC continues to recommend that individuals to wear a face covering when you are in public, and are unable to social distance, to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Obituary - Randolph James “Randy” Torchia

Randolph James “Randy” Torchia, 62, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at his home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Randy was born August 14, 1959 in Kansas City, MO to Ronald J. and Frances M. (Naccarato) Torchia. He married Maria Stutzman on June 1, 2021 and she survives of the home.

Randy graduated from Hickman Mills High School Class of 1978. He was a former member of the Grandview Elks Lodge. Throughout his life Randy worked as a restaurant cook in the Kansas City area. For the past two years he has resided in Nevada.

In addition to his wife Maria, he is survived by a son, Dusten Torchia (Kristi), Bolivar, KS: four grandchildren, Alex, Nathan, Eli, Aden; his parents, Ronald and Frances Torchia, Kansas City, MO; and special friends, Jim Woods (Annette), Stockton, MO. He was preceded in death by his daughter Rachel; and a sister, Debra Renee Streit.

A Private Committal will be held in Longview Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dear Adrian R-III Families

September 8, 2021

Dear Adrian R-III Families,

The District has 4 new positive cases of COVID-19. As soon as the individuals and the District were aware of the situation, the individuals self-isolated and has not returned to school. 

Though we know you will have many questions and concerns, in order to protect the privacy of the individual involved, the District is incredibly limited as to the information it can share with you; however, if you’d like to ask specific questions regarding any next steps you may need to take, please contact the Bates County Health Department. 

We continue to thank our community for your support and patience during these difficult times. We remain committed to ensuring staff, students, and the community are safe and informed.

Sincerely
Don Lile
Adrian RIII School Superintendent

Obituary - Anthony S. Pollock

Anthony Scott Pollock, 27 of Butler, Missouri passed away August 31, 2021 at a hospital in Kansas City. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, with visitation prior to services from 10-11 AM at the funeral home. 

Burial will follow in Benjamin Cemetery near Amoret, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested for Anthony’s daughter. Memories and messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Anthony was born July 6, 1994 in Chillicothe, Missouri, son of Robert and Trudy (Lawrence) Pollock. He was a dedicated and loving father who loved being outdoors and around people. He would give the shirt off his back to a stranger; in fact, he never knew a stranger - you WOULD become friends!

Anthony loved deeply and quickly and was quick to forgive. He was a car enthusiast. Among his accomplishments, he was a jack-of-all-trades, but electrician was what he was most proud of. He was an “Expert” marksman during his time with the Army National Guard, where he specialized in artillery.

Anthony was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gerald Pollock, Jr. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Trudy Pollock; his daughter, Emmalee June Duvall; brother Zacary Pollock (wife Sky); sister Brittney McCormick (husband Matthew); grandfather Randolph Lawrence and grandmother Karen Lawrence; grandmother Judy Lamp; aunt Clara Pollock and uncle John Pollock; several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins. He is also survived by many special friends whom he considered family.

Peculiar man arrested in Butler on Cass County warrants

On Tuesday September 7th a Butler Police officer made a traffic stop near Lyon and Pine Streets in Butler. 

One male in the vehicle was arrested for outstanding warrants in Cass County.

The subject who was identified as 38 year old James L. Bailey II of Peculiar, Missouri was booked into the Bates County Jail and is listed as bondable.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

View arrest report below:

https://batescountysheriff.com/InmateRoster/Bates_Inmatelist.html