Nevada woman seriously injured in Vernon County crash

On September 8th around 9:45 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident on Indian Line Road around 8 miles northwest of Nevada.

The Missouri State Highway says the accident occurred when the 2020 Chevrolet Box truck driven by 40 year old John J. Mastin of Independence, Missouri struck the 2001 Buick Century driven by 34 year old Rhonda S, Johnson at a uncontrolled intersection.

Rhonda S. Johnson sustained serious injuries in this accident and she was transported by Med Flight to Freeman Hospital in Joplin for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210473811

From the Drexel Police Department

Public Notice from The

DREXEL POLICE DEPARTMENT
120 S. Second Street/ Po Box 710, Drexel, MO 64742

Phone: (816) 619-4444 Fax: (816) 619-4443
Email: chiefrouten2100@drexelmopd.org

On September 25th, 2021, starting at 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Drexel Police Department will be conducting inspections for all golf carts, side by sides, and ATVs for the new city permits. On this day you will be able to get your inspection and permit for $15.00. Any inspection conducted after this date you will have set up a time with Drexel Police Department for the inspection and then go to City Hall to get your permit.

Remember all traffic laws apply to every vehicle on the road. It is your responsibility to make certain that there is insurance on the vehicle and anyone operating the vehicle must have a valid driver’s license, the same as operating any other vehicle on the road. If you allow an unlicensed driver to operate the vehicle on the road you can receive a citation for allowing them to operate the vehicle.

If the person has a learner's permit and is required to have an adult in vehicle with them, they must have one. Permit holders will be held liable for anyone operating the vehicle. Your permit can be revoked by the City of Drexel or by the Drexel Police Department at any time.

Obituary - Randy Lee Scott

Randy Lee Scott, 69, of Belton, MO, passed away September 7, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Randy was born October 27, 1951, in Kansas City, MO, the eldest of five children of Euell Willard Scott and Carol Sue (Orr) Scott. Along with his parents, Randy is preceded in death by twin sisters, Connie Scott and Bonnie Claar; and step-father, Don Hunchberger.

Randy grew up in Northeast Kansas City and graduated from Northeast High School. Following graduation in 1969, Randy joined the US Marine Corps at age 17. He served as a Combat veteran, playing a vital role in Operation Frequent Wind to help evacuate Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War. Randy received honorable discharge as an E-5 Sergeant on July 29, 1975.

Following discharge, Randy began his 30-year career as a Police Officer in Oak Harbor, WA, then Lincoln and Harrisonville, MO. He joined the Belton Police Department in 1980, and served the City of Belton until retiring as a Sergeant in 2005. He was an active member of the Belton community and Belton Christian Church.

Randy was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Ellen Beth (Turner) on January 5, 1980. Along with Ellen, Randy leaves two children, Jennifer Scott (Sean Kingston) of Cumming, GA, and Trey Scott (Caron) of Raymore, MO; grandchildren, Cheyanna Scott, Sean Kingston Jr. and Hayden Kingston; sisters, Linda Atchley (David) and Cheryl Atchley (Richard); brother-in-law, Ron Claar; as well as nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Visitation will begin at 10AM, followed by a service celebrating Randy’s life at 11:30AM, on September 17, 2021, at the Belton Christian Church, 409 Airway Lane, Belton, MO 64012. A committal service with military honors will follow at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO.

Obituary - Steven D. Durbin

Visitation for Steven D. Durbin of Butler, Missouri will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Adrian Restoration Branch in Adrian, Missouri followed by a memorial service. 

Arrangements were under direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Inurnment at a later date on the home farm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to BCI (Bates County Industries) or Adrian Restoration Branch. Due to COVID, the family thanks you for your prayers, not your presence. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Steven Dale Durbin, age 61 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home in Butler. He was born July 27, 1960 to Walter Dale and Mildred Viola Flowers Durbin in Independence, Missouri.

Steven is survived by two sisters, JoAnn Ross and husband Dallas of Butler, Missouri and Linda Lewis of Adrian, Missouri; 4 nephews and 3 nieces, 11 great-nephews and nieces and 12 great-great-nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Peculiar Police seeking public assistance

Over Labor Day weekend the Peculiar Police Department took several reports of various mischief and vandalism in the area of carriage meadows, Sivley St. and Maverick Cir. We suspect this was the work of juveniles but we have few leads to work with.

Video footage from the area has not been useful for identification purposes due to distance and clarity.

If anyone has any information, please contact Peculiar PD 816-779-5102

#strongcommunity #togetherwecan

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