Harrisonville Police Department Retirement Announcement

Harrisonville Police Department

***Retirement Announcement***

Please join us in congratulating and recognizing Corporal Doug Rose, as today marks his official retirement from the Harrisonville Police Department. Corporal Rose was hired by the HPD on January 1, 1997, and during his time here he worked as a Patrol Officer, Tactical Team Member, School Resource Officer, DARE Officer, Field Training Officer and Patrol Supervisor. 

Doug Rose was promoted to the rank of Corporal on September 10, 2018. Since that time, Corporal Rose has worked as a supervisor in the Patrol Division.

Cpl. Rose has been a tremendous asset to the Harrisonville Police Department and the citizens of Harrisonville and will be greatly missed. 

We want to wish Cpl. Rose all the best as he closes out this chapter of his life and starts fresh on another. Congratulations Cpl. Rose on a job well done.

BCMH Pink Wednesday

It's #PinkWednesday and Jacque Waite, RN/Cardiac Rehab Supervisor and Andrea Davis, RN - our Cardiac Rehab professionals - want to remind you to schedule your annual mammography screening! 

Women should present for a baseline mammogram at age 35 and yearly after the age of 40. Those with close family members with a history of breast cancer should discuss options with their health care provider.

At BCMH, we don't want any woman in our community to miss this important cancer screening because of the cost or the lack of health insurance. Our BCMH Cares fund helps meet the gap. Call to SCHEDULE or DONATE > 660-200-2370.

Obituary - Maynard M. Miller

Maynard M. Miller, 91, of Nevada, MO passed away on October 12, 2021. He was born June 19, 1930 in Waterloo, IA to Clyde and Belle Miller. He grew up trick riding and trick roping in the Clyde Miller Rodeo Company, owned and operated by his parents, traveling and performing throughout the country. Maynard wore many hats in the rodeo business from the pickup man to the livestock foreman. On August 30, 1950 he and Doris England were married on horseback during the rodeo in Ottawa, KS. They had both performed in the Clyde Miller Rodeo for many years. Their life together entailed farming and ranching until they owned and operated Miller's Dari Drive Inn in Rich Hill, MO for 13 years. 

Cowboy life called once again and after selling the drive inn, Maynard managed a cattle ranch in Camp Point, IL and from there went on to become an independent sales representative in the western industry, selling saddles, tack, buckles and cowboy hats to western stores throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. He retired from sales life as one of the top salesman for Circle Y Saddle Co.

Maynard was an avid sports fan from professional sports to high school sports. He loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren compete in sports. He also enjoyed playing cards and always anticipated his weekly card game with a foursome of close friends.

In addition to Doris, his wife of 71 years, he is survived by his daughters, Melinda Gates (Bill) of Nevada, Jan Reed (Denny) of Rich Hill, Joy Tudor (Jack) of Nevada and Vickie Robinson of St Louis; six grandchildren, Tyson Beshore (Kristy) of Nevada, Tiffany Myers (Tom) of Pittsburg, KS, Derek Reed (Maureen) of Lee's Summit, Dane Reed (Danielle) of Lee's Summit, Wes Osbourn of Houston, TX and Jill Barrett (Seth) of Nevada; eight great grandchildren, Calli and Cade Beshore, Logan and Addy Myers, Charlie and Lanie Reed, Jocelyn and James Reed and one soon to arrive great granddaughter, River Barrett. He is also survived by his brother, Mark Miller (Harva) of Nevada and sister-in-law Alice England of Ottawa, KS and many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, brother Clyde W Miller, sister Maxine Ruesink, and several sisters and brothers in law; Jean Miller, Gordon Ruesink, JW England, Francis and Irene Klink, Betty and Jack Grider, Ray and Blondie Killgore.

Maynard will be cremated and there will be no services. The family suggests memorials to the Nevada R5 Foundation, Marsha Hooper, 811 W Hickory, Nevada, MO 64772 to be used per Maynard's wishes.

Obituary can be seen at: midlandcremation.com Condolences can be sent to: PO Box 266, Nevada, MO 64772

Police searching for burglary suspect in Henry County

The Henry County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate a while male with short black hair, black jeans, black shirt and a backpack that fled from a burglary on T Highway in rural southern Henry County.

The subject may have been picked up by a female in a white Ford Escort which was last seen going west on SW CR 430 towards Montrose.

If you see anything suspicious in this area please contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 660) 885-7021.

Obituary - Richard Edward DeFries

Richard Edward DeFries, age 74, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A prayer service will follow at the funeral home at 5:00 p.m.

Richard was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 15, 1946 to Richard Edwin DeFries and Thelma (Cosgrove) DeFries. After graduating high school, Richard served his country in the United States Navy from July 30, 1965 to May 23, 1969. In the late fall of 1968 he was joined in marriage with his wife, Linda (Tannery) on November 30th in Kansas City, Missouri. Their union was blessed with two children. Richard worked most of his life as a painter, paper hanger & 6 years as business agent. He was a retired member of District Council #3 Painters Union & worked in the retirees club. In life Richard enjoyed fishing, camping, drawing, painting, growing plants, helping others and making those around him laugh

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Thelma DeFries.

He is survived by his wife of over fifty-two years, Linda DeFries; son, Mark DeFries (Monica); daughter Sara Chaney (Brian); three sisters, Patricia Clingenpeel, Carol Moore, and Diane Russell; two brothers, James DeFries and George DeFries; three grandchildren, Destiny Day (Aaron), Breanna Chaney; and Dalton DeFries; and two great grandchildren, Adelynn and Jensen.

Per the family’s request, please do not send flowers, instead consider a contribution in Richard’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or the City Union Mission at www.cityunionmission.org

Obituary - George Junior Williams

George Junior Williams, 71, of La Cygne, Kansas died at 2:39 am, Monday, October 11, 2021 at Promise Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas.

He was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 7, 1949, the son of Loren "Lee" and Ruby M. (Eiserman) Williams. He married Linda Kay (Stokes) Grizzle on April 2, 1979 in Miami, Oklahoma. He worked for Wade's Quarries as a heavy equipment operator from 1975 to the early 1990s. He had to retire due to health issues.

He enjoyed getting of the house, taking road trips. He enjoyed fishing for bass, catch and release only. He enjoyed riding his three wheel bicycle until he could no longer do that. Connie, Bonnie and Gale are grateful to George for being there when they needed him most.

George was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Linda on December 18, 2014; one son, David Williams; one brother, Michael Williams.

Survivors include, two sons, Gale Grizzle (Jennifer) and John Williams (Janice); three daughters, Connie Curnette, Bonnie LaFoe (Michael), and Sharon Phillips (Steve); two brothers, Ernie Williams and Norman Williams; four grandchildren, Kyle Grizzle, Adam Grizzle, Amanda Curnutte, and Kayla Curnutte; four great-grandchildren, Allie, Andie, Bishop and Raven.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 15, 2021 at Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel at 2:30 pm. Burial will follow in La Harpe Cemetery, La Harpe, Kansas. The family suggests contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Association for Low Income Families. On line condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Robert "Bobby" Sherman Cameron

Robert "Bobby" Cameron, 69 of Cole Camp Missouri passed away October 2, 2021 at his home in Cole Camp. Cremation with private family inurnment in Cole Camp Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Robert "Bobby" Sherman Cameron was born June 25, 1962 in Smithville, Missouri to Sherman and Betty McClary Cameron. Bobby was the second child of eleven born to his parents. He attended Nowlin Junior High, but had to quit during the 9th grade to assist the family financially due to his mother's health.

On July 3, 1980 Bobby was united in marriage to Linda Beversten, and adopted her three boys, Richard, John, and Dan. He was exceptionally talented and could do anything he set his mind to, welding, auto repair, heating, and cooling, ceramic tile, and roofing, just to mention a few. Each one he did quite well. Bobby was also an avid fisherman, always bringing home strings of fish.

Bobby was preceded in death by his grandparents, mother and father, his sister Theresa Miller, nephew Joshua Cameron, niece Brandy Pitchell and granddaughter Kimberly Cameron. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Linda Cameron, sons Richard, John, and Dan, six grandchildren, Jennifer, Zachary, Jessica, Breanna, Reanna, and Ruger, and two great-grandchildren, Ryder and Brennen. He also leaves behind nine siblings, Ricky, Linda, Steve, Sharon, Sandy, Danny, Vicki, Donna, and Don, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Nutrition Studio Moves to New Location

IT'S OFFICIAL the Nutrition Studio has taken up new residence at 203 S. Orange St. in Butler and the Chamber of Commerce helped commemorate with a ribbon cutting. Shown left to right: Rylee McBrayer, Jessika Blaser, Chamber member Cindy Carrillo, Amber Downey, Alexis Pelfrey, Amber Rusow, April Morrow, Heather Agnew, Hayleigh Jackson, Chamber member Cheyenne Burton and Chamber Executive Director Barbara Lawrence.