Public Service Announcement from the Bates County Sheriffs Office

A vehicle title was found in the Bates County Sheriff's Office parking lot on Friday.

If you are missing your title please contact Jami at 660-679-3232. Your identification must match the name on the title to claim it.

Cooler Temps Ahead

It is beautiful outside this afternoon; however, what goes up must come down. Temperatures begin to slowly settle back into the 60s and 50s eventually reaching the 40s this weekend. Chances for showers and thunderstorms return Wednesday for most of the area.

New sex offender registered in Rich Hill

Brandon Michael Crumby (DOB 10/05/1994) registered as a sex offender today in Bates County. Crumby was convicted of enticement of a child.

He was convicted on 11/20/2017 in Warrensburg, MO.

Crumby is currently residing at 420 N 6th in Rich Hill, MO. He is classified as a Tier 2 Sex Offender.

Obituary - Phillip Allen Murray

Phillip Allen Murray, age 53, Linn Valley, Kansas died as the result of an automobile accident Thursday November 4, 2021. He was born on June 27, 1968 the son of Michael Murray and Jean Kansall. He owned a concrete business specializing in colored and stamped concrete.

Phillip is survived by his father and mother, Michael and Donna Murray, a son, Cody Murray, two daughters, Katie and Molly Murray, two brothers, David and Michael Evans, three sisters, Chrissy Murray, Michelle Fennell and Dawna Evans, one half-sister, Deanna Harkins, and a grandson, Walker Murray.

A memorial service will be held 10 am Friday November 12, 2021 at the Community Revival Center Church, 2749 Montana Rd, Ottawa, Kansas. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Sylvia Claressa Nelson

Sylvia Claressa Nelson was born December 3, 1931 in Sigourney, Iowa. She was the daughter of Tillie Mae Hess and Oliver Guy Frederick Hess. Oliver was her adoptive father but the only father she ever knew and they were very close. She was very proud of the Hess name and legacy.

From her parents she developed a love for the land, a love for family, and a respect for the simple things of life. As a young woman she and her family moved to Wichita, Kansas. There she met Vaughan Eldon Nelson and they were married in 1952. They lived an adventuresome life. Employment took them to Spokane Washington and within a few years to various places all over the western United States requiring them to move every 3-9 months. A change in employment led them to Missouri where they settled on a farm and built a house. When retirement came, they began a new adventure as full-time RV’ers. This adventure took them to 49 states, Mexico, and most of the Canadian provinces. When they quit traveling, she and Eldon worked at restoring a 1953 GMC pickup that belonged to her paternal grandfather and a 1962 Corvair which they took to many car shows. Sylvia was a person of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. As a young person she asked Christ to forgive her of her sin and to come into her life and be her savior. She was an active Christian servant and was a member of Christ Christian Church in Urich, Missouri. Sylvia’s life on earth ended on November, 5. 2021. her full life on earth ended and she began a new journey in heaven.

Sylvia is survived by her husband and two daughters, Jeannie (Steve) Erwin, Jeanette (Brent) Cloyd, five grandchildren, Darrell Erwin, Kristi Kay, Jeremy Cloyd, Brock Cloyd, and Brittney Cloyd, and one great-grand-daughter, Alisyn Kay.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law Jamie Purkey, sister Ann Perry and brother-in-law Richard Perry.

Visitation will be held at Christ's Christian Church, 830 NW 1271 Road, Urich, Missouri from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM on Tuesday November 9 with funeral services beginning at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Pastor Dalton Walker and son-in-law Brent Cloyd will be officiating.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Christ's Christian Church Memorial Fund.

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

Jace Reynolds ends football career at Harrisonville as the top rusher in program history

Senior Jace Reynolds ends his high school football career at Harrisonville as the top rusher in program history. 

Here is a list of Jace's accomplishments while playing for the Wildcats!

#1 Rushing Attempts (Season) 319 (2020)

#1 Rushing Attempts (Career) 865 (2018-2021)

#1 Rushing Yards (Single Game) 416 yds./30 att. vs. Pleasant Hill (2020)

#1 Rushing Yards (Season) 2,445 (2020)

#1 Rushing Yards (Career) 7,053 (2018-2021)
#1 Rushing Touchdowns (Season) 31 (2020)
Tied for #1 Rushing Touchdowns (Career) 63 (2018-2021)
#1 Rushing Touchdowns (Single Game) 8 vs. Winnetonka (10-16-2020)

Way to go Jace and best of luck to you in the future! #WildcatPride 

Beautiful Sunday Weather

Standard Time welcomes us with highs in the upper 60s and breezy southerly winds today. Unfortunately, sunset tonight will be around 5:10 pm.

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Obituary - Lola Lorene Gragg

Lola Lorene Gragg, 83, Adrian, MO, left this earth on November 4, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian.

Lola was born December 3rd, 1937 to Lawrence Emory Finsch and Blanch May Burton in Marlborough MO. She was united in marriage to Arlo W Hinds in 1960. To this union three children were born: Clifford, Darlene and Stefanie. Lola raised her children and worked as a cook at various places. Even after retirement, she cooked for her neighbors and family. She was an avid animal lover. She rescued many dogs and fed any needy animal.

Lola loved her life and her family, expressing how proud she was of all of them. She was our “computer grandma”. She found much joy in the deep friendships she formed with her Twitter buddies. She was Cher’s #1 fan. Lola posted a picture with her and a new Cher perfume; the picture went viral. Cher began tweeting with Lola and they became friends.

Lola was quick witted with a great sense of humor; liked having a new car and would say, “If I can’t drive it, I’ll just look at it”. She had a very close relationship with her mother and they went on adventures to find old carnival glass.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Charles Wirt and Lawrence Finsch, a sister, Hazel Wirt, her son, Clifford, her grandson, Clayton Roby and a great-grandson, Ethan Roby. She is survived by her daughters: Stefanie Avery, Darlene Pruden and husband, Steve; grandchildren: Shara Jacobs, Maranda Downey, Preston Roby, Jordan Downey, Brittany Moorhead, and Dylanjer Downey; great-grandchildren: JJ, Harmony, Selena, Alyssa, Joselyn, Amelia, Jensen, Daxton, Matexli, Dean, Samual, James, Loreali, Kinclee, and Lennox; and special friends, Ginger Long, David Hooper and CaryLynn Jones.

She was a unique person who will be dearly missed.