Stealing reported in Appleton City

On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, deputies responded to a call for service at Zink Motors in reference to a stealing. 

Upon making contact with the victim, she stated that someone had stolen catalytic converter off of a truck that they were working on. 

The deputy asked to see the surveillance video at the time of the stealing and the victim agreed. The deputy observed a small Chevrolet hatchback car occupied by two men. 

A report was taken and evidence was collected. The investigation is ongoing and there is nothing further at this time.

Obituary - Kenneth Paul Luther

Kenneth Paul Luther, age 71, of Drexel, Missouri, passed away on September 28, 2021 in Kansas City, Kansas.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, Missouri.

Kenneth was born in Terrell, Texas on January 2, 1950 to Kenneth M. Luther and Jewel Lee (Rutherford) Luther. After graduating high school Kenneth furthered his education and achieved his Bachelor of Arts at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri. In the late fall of 1976 he was joined in marriage with his wife Edaleen (Norris) on November 27th. Their union was blessed with one daughter, Tammy. Kenneth was a computer programmer by trade. He worked for twenty-two years as the owner of DCustom System Designs. In life Kenneth loved to travel anywhere he could, taking photos, and watching birds, squirrels, chickens, and other animals.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth M. Luther and Jewel Lee Luther.

He is survived by his loving wife of over forty-five years, Edaleen Luther; daughter, Tammy Shore (Darren); brother, Tom Luther (Cherry); sister, Madeline Blando (John); three grandchildren, Christopher Allaman (Sarah), Kayla Marsh (Lucas), and Brianna Woodruff (Trenton); and five great grandchildren, Braylen, Brooklyn, Axel, Jace, and Emersyn.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Fred H. Davis

Fred H. Davis, of Harrisonville, MO died on September 26, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. While born in Topeka, he spent most of his growing up years on a farm north of Rossville, Kansas. Being a farm-boy, he learned the value of hard work. He developed a love for singing while driving a tractor, he said, because tractors in those days did not have radios. Later he sang solos at Christian gatherings and was a song leader in more than one church.

He came to personal faith in Christ through Topeka Youth For Christ while still in high school. After graduating from Rossville Rural High School in 1962, he attended Kansas State University where he graduated with a degree in Chemistry and Secondary Education. He was active in Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) at K-State and was chapter president his senior year. He also attended numerous IVCF camps at Bear Trap Ranch in Colorado Springs; Urbana Missionary Conferences in Champagne, IL, etc.

Fred had a contagious sense of humor and a laugh where his face would turn red and his shoulders shake. He was like an old pair of shoes that wore extremely well.

He was also mechanically inclined and loved to tinker and fix things, especially cars. Once he rebuilt the carburetor on his car, and when he put the lid over the carburetor air filter, unbeknown to him, a fly got trapped inside the carburetor and the head of the fly got sucked into one of the fuel inlets which hindered the flow of gas and made the car run rough. After trying unsuccessfully numerous times to solve the problem Fred finally took it to a professional mechanic who discovered what happened. He never did live that down.

Fred later attended Midwestern Baptists Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO and became music director and educational director at several Baptist churches. During this time he met Ruth Krauss and they were married in August of 1969. In August they celebrated their 52th anniversary. She survives in Harrisonville, MO.

Fred was way ahead of the curve when it came to computers. He started his own computer type-setting business where he would do business cards, fliers, brochures and about anything printed for individuals or businesses.

He and Ruth enjoyed traveling to visit family in Kansas and Texas, as well as attending Christian concerts at Silver Dollar City and in Kansas City. Their "best ever" trip was to Israel a few years ago.

One of the most life-changing things in Fred’s life occurred when he attended Focus Seminary in Kansas City, which was a personal-growth seminar patterned after a similar seminar founded by “Dr. Phil” McGraw (before he became a TV celebrity). Soon another similar, but more Christian-based seminar, began in Kansas City called Grace Adventure. Fred was on the leadership team of Grace Adventure for many years, where he impacted literally hundreds of lives. He was dearly loved.

After semi-retiring from Grace Adventure, he worked part time for the Ford dealership in Harrisonville delivering and picking up cars from all around the country. He helped plant the Abiding Love Baptist Church in Harrisonville and was its first pastor. He and Ruth later joined and became active members at First Baptist Church in Lee’s Summit.

A graveside celebration of life service for Fred will be held at the Rossville Cemetery, about 20 miles west of Topeka, at a later date to be announced.

Memorial gifts in remembrance of Fred may be sent Samaritan’s Purse. you can find giving information online at samaritanspurse.org. Thank you, and please keep Ruth in your prayers.

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

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

Obituary - Linda Kay Klee

Linda Kay Klee, age 79, Mound City, Kansas passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. She was born in Norton, Kansas on October 3, 1941 the daughter of Timothy and Dorothy McAdams Ward. She was married to Henry Fredrick Klee in Steele City, Nebraska. To this union, four children were born. Over her lifetime, Linda lived in Barnes, Kansas, Steele City, Nebraska, Beatrice, Nebraska, North Pole, Alaska, and Mound City, Kansas. She attended the Mound City United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing cards, reading and crocheting.

She worked as a site manager for Linn County Congregate Meals. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Carrie Lynn Klee, and a brother, Carl Dean Ward. Linda is survived by two sons, William Timothy Klee(Carol Lisa), and Gregory Scott Klee(Cynthia), a daughter, Mary Jo Wheeler(Robert), two brothers, Richard and Douglas Klopfenstein, a sister, Carol Klopfenstein, nine grandchildren, Amee, Kellee(Kristin), Jamee, Leslie, Emmlynn, Michael(Sarah), Kathryn(Scott), Christopher and Nicholas, and two great grandchildren, Aylee and Coryn.

Memorial service will be 11 am Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 pm Friday at the Mound City Chapel. Inurnment will be in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the ALS Association, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, Kansas 66056. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Road work in Appleton City set for the 1st week of October

Beginning the 1st week of October, Vance Brothers will be working on the city streets from Hickory street east on the north & south sides of Hwy 52.

While they are here, they will also be working on the Poplar street and 4th street intersection.

Please use caution. - City of Appleton City

Dear Hume R-8 School District Parents

With our numbers of illnesses growing within our district, and the current protocols we have in place, we are asking parents to keep your child home when they are sick.

In order for your child to not miss instruction, our teachers are creating google hangouts and assigning work through google classroom.

We are asking parents and students to reach out and email teachers and connect with them through online learning.

This will allow students to not only miss out on learning but to allow them to be in good standing for attendance.

-Mr. Sisson

Schell City truck driver injured in Bates County rollover accident

On September 28th around 5:50p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle semi truck rollover accident on Route O and CR 6576 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2005 Kenworth driven by 54 year old Michael W. Williams of Schell City, Missouri veered off the left side of the roadway, returned to the road and overturned before sliding off the left side of the road a second time.

Mr. Williams sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was taken by private vehicle to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View the crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210511076