Obituary - Walter Robert Purevich Jr.

Walter Robert Purevich, Jr., age 85, of Creighton, Missouri passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. 

A public visitation will be held from 10:00AM - 12:00PM on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. Followed by a private family service with burial in the Calhoun Cemetery in Calhoun, Missouri. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the Children's Mercy Childhood Diabetes Center and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Walter Robert Purevich, Jr. was born on March 4, 1936 to Walter Purevich, Sr. and Mary (Danko) Purevich in Whiting, Indiana.

Walter joined the U.S. Air Force and was in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Clinton VFW Post 1894 and the American Legion in Urich, Missouri. Walter was a faithful member of Holy Trinity Parish in Urich, Missouri.

Walter worked for the GM Leeds Assembly plant in Leeds, Missouri. He worked in the paint and repair department for more than 30 years, retiring in 1988. He also worked in the front end department at Price Choppers in Harrisonville, Missouri. One of Walters greatest joys was riding his motorcycles he loved going on rides down the open road.

He is preceded in death by his parents Walter Sr. and Mary Purevich.

Survivors include his loving wife Joan Purevich, his children; Walter Charles Purevich of Wichita Falls, Texas, David Wayne Purevich of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Kenneth Andrew Purevich of Overland Park Kansas, Melinda Dillard of Pinellas Park, Florida, Johnny Jones of Wilmington North Carolina, Doyal M. Jones Sr. of Blue Springs, Missouri, Joann M. (Robert) Lane of Independence, Missouri, Chester L. (Pam) Jones of Clinton, Missouri, Joseph M. (Heather) Jones of Blue Springs, Missouri, one brother; Gerald Purevich of Winamac, Indiana, two sisters; Marlene Golden of Crown Point, Indiana, Mary Helen (John) Socket of Crown Point, Indiana, 23 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Grappler training a success in Butler

This morning the Bates County Sheriff's Office along with technicians of "The Grappler" preformed some test training on Rice Road in Butler.

A little how the Grappler works the police vehicle drives up behind the suspect in a police chase, needing only 7 inches of ground clearance at the back of the vehicle, after which the contraption can ride down the bodywork to a lower clearance at the wheelhouse. 

A 5-mph closing speed is enough to engage the Grappler on a tire, then the net typically tangles and ties itself to the rear axle, stopping the wheel and often rendering the vehicle undrivable.

Sheriff Anderson spoke to us about the positive affects of this device and how it helps to stop pursuits and save innocent lives. The Bates County Sheriff's Office currently has 7 vehicles equipped with this Grappler product.

We appreciate the Sheriff's Office inviting us to this training! 

View the Grappler Website below:

https://policebumper.com/

Obituary - Carol Dean Kimbrough

Carol Dean Kimbrough, age 82 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at his home in Drexel. A visitation will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). 

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, also at the chapel. Cremation will follow the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stark City Church of Christ. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Carol was born on December 14, 1938 in Stella, Missouri, the son of Onal Thurston Kimbrough and Margie May Kim-brough. Carol grew up in the country with six siblings in Southern Missouri. He had very strong men that he grew up around. That helped him to understand hard work and what it took to succeed in whatever he was doing. This is where he probably got his determination and drive to be a successful business man, and to be successful in the race horse busi-ness. During his childhood growing up his mom especially influenced his strong values, where the men around him in-stilled hard work, and determination, and an extensive vocabulary which sent Carol to the principal on his very first day of school.

Carol married his lifelong partner Frankie Ann Price soon after he graduated high school, on July 26, 1958. After marriage they moved to Kansas City, Missouri. Where Carol eventually started his own business. Carol was happily married to Frankie for 61 years. The last few years of mom’s life was the only time that mom gave dad a run for his money. Dad took very good care of her and his family. The values that were instilled in him as a boy, he carried throughout his entire life. Once Carol made the decision to do something, such as starting his own business, he had the capabilities to succeed. Carol was well known in the American Quarter Horse Association, he had a love for horses. He grew up having and being around horses. Carol was known as a straight forward, honest, hardworking man. He gave many people the opportunity to work when other companies would not. He was fair to people, but at the same time was not to be taken advantage of.

Carol is preceded in death by his wife Frankie Ann Kimbrough, father Onal Kimbrough, mother Margie Kimbrough, brother Dale Kimbrough, and brother Melvin Kimbrough.

He is survived by his brother Max Kimbrough, sister Bettie Morgan, sister Glenda Knowles, children Clay and wife Tresa Kimbrough of Ozark, Missouri, Kevin and wife Mitzi Kimbrough of Amoret, Missouri, Vicki and husband Clay Kimbrough of Amsterdam, Missouri, Carol Ann and husband Tom Bell of Adrian, Missouri, grandchildren Richelle Jackson and hus-band Clint, Michael Fink and wife Jessica, Danielle Hutchinson and husband Tommy, Trevor Clingman and wife Amethyst, Chad Kimbrough and wife Jessica, Monica Kimbrough and husband Rob, Pete Kimbrough, Kaitlyn Payne and husband JC,

Obituary - Eldon Dean Webster

Eldon Dean Webster, age 69, of Clinton, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Eldon's wishes were to be cremated. 

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, October 21, 2021with visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the service. 

A remembrance dinner will be following at The Eagles Lodge. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Eldon Webster Memorial Fund and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Eldon Dean Webster was born on January 9th 1952 in Henry County, Missouri.

Eldon was a jack of all trades. He worked for electrical union 20+ years. He owned Webster’s Contracting for 5 years doing plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling. He helped run Eldon’s upholstery with Shirley and Raymond Mothersbaugh.

Eldon enjoyed fishing and golfing with best friends Dickey (Passed April 2020) and Jim. He also loved camping, barbecuing , traveling with the love of his life Joyce, riding his motorcycle, relaxing outside, working in the yard. But most of all spending time with his family.

Among survivors is his wife Joyce Carolyn (Stocking) Webster, his son; Jerry (Bobbiejo) Webster of Clinton, Missouri, his daughter; Amber (Webster) Coleman of Clinton, Missouri, his son; Shelby Webster of Bolivar, Missouri, 5 grandchildren Hailey, Eldon, Garrett, Andrew, and Skyla, 1 brother Danny Ray Webster of Clinton, Missouri, 1 sister Alice (Arthur) Collins of Clinton, Missouri.

Eldon is preceded in death by his parents; Orvile and Zelma Webster, Step-Father Walter Goff, 4 brothers; Jerry, David, Joe, and James, brother-in-law Raymond, 4 sisters Beaulah, Dorothy, Linda, and Shirley.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Obituary - John K. Hoffman

John K. Hoffman age 66 of Lee's Summit, Missouri departed this life Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas surrounded with love and family.

John is survived by his wife Deborah Hoffman of the home; a daughter, Leah Barry and her husband Kyle of Maize, Kansas; a sister, Francina Hoffman M.D. of Lee's Summit, Missouri; two grandchildren, Russell and Charlotte; other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held Monday, October 25, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. Cremation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shop with a Cop and may be sent in care of The Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

If attending the services face mask are optional.

A complete obituary will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.

Obituary - Sharon Joy Ross

Sharon Joy Ross, 84, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Sharon was born June 21, 1937 in Nevada to Edward and Betty Jo (Peters) Marquardt.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in her memory to the Vernon County Humane Society c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Search warrant served in Linn County Kansas

On October 18, 2021 at 6:13pm, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at 85 Branch Circle, Mound City, Kansas. This address is within the complex of Sugar Valley Lakes. 

The search warrant was issued for the investigation of a drug operation, specifically methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and the sale of narcotics. Upon the search of the property what is believed to be narcotic related products were located at the residence. 

One male subject was arrested and charges are pending in this matter. Further information will follow once the subject is formally charged in the case. As always, all subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 

Kevin J. Friend Linn County Sheriff. 

Posse Invitational Rodeo Packs Ferguson Arena

FUN FOR THE KIDS as they jumped in the muddy arena and worked to win a prize by
pulling a string off a calf's tail at the Posse Invitational Rodeo Saturday evening

“We’re amazed at the turnout” declared Sheriff Chad Anderson just after the Bates County Sheriff’s Posse Invitation Rodeo started on Saturday evening “we actually did very little advertising and word must have spread like wildfire”. And indeed it did as spectators lined both sides of Ferguson Arena located just south of the Adrian city park. The evening was under direction of Rodeo Gold Productions of Louisburg KS, and provided non stop entertainment including the usual back and forth chatter between announcer and clowns- but the highlight may have very well been Sheriff Anderson donning an elf costume and climbing into a padded ‘bull barrel’, making himself a target for a roughly 1,800 pound angry beast “I was a little nervous  but I’m a team player and wanted to put on a good show for our community. I think the whole thing was a huge success and the fact it was free and open to everyone was the best part.  Seeing all those kids’ smiles and the families getting out together made the day!” he said.

As the show ran into the late evening, it brought rodeo favorites such as barrel racing, bull, bareback and saddle bronc riding bringing contestants from as far away as Oklahoma that included some local winners as well. Here’s the breakdown: Bareback division- 1st place Bryce Eck of Redfield KS with 73 points and $816.00, 2nd place Tanner Rankin of Drexel MO with 67 points and $544.00; Saddle Broncs- a tie for 1st place Augusta Jones of Monroe City MO and John Allen of Auxvasse MO both with 74 points and $664.00 each; 2nd place went to Bryce Eck of Redfield KS with 71 points and $332.00; Barrel racing 1st place Summer Samples of Adrian MO winning $265.00, 2nd place Paige Orstad of Wayne OK winning $159.00 and 3rd place to Michelle Wilson of Arvonia KS taking home $106.00; Bull riding- 1st place Harrison Kalinka of Freeman MO 81.5 points and $1,015.00, 2nd place Garrion Hull of Abbyville KS 80 points and $609.00, 3rd place Justin Hineman of Freeman MO 74 points and $406.00.

Greg Mullinax, Captain of the Mounted Posse said due to the success of this event, another most certainly will be in the planning for next year. More information is available on Facebook, search Bates County Sheriff’s Posse.