Obituary - Jason Lee Brumfield

Jason Lee Brumfield, 47, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at St. Lukes Health System in Kansas City, MO following a battle with COVID-19. He was born on February 13, 1974, in Wichita Falls, TX to Mary and Howard Brumfield. Jason was the last of six children, his parents finally realizing they had achieved perfection.

Jason was a man of many talents. He worked many years as an over the road truck driver where he earned his handle “polar bear”, was a licensed body piercer, and had recently obtained certifications as a Harley Davidson Technician as well as a Gunsmith. He was looking forward to owning his own gunsmith business. Jason had a passion for helping others. He worked at NRMC on the Behavioral Health Unit before transferring to the ED. In his spare time Jason enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was well known for his amazing hugs and easy smile. Jason loved to laugh and make others laugh. He was incredibly onery earning him the nickname “sasshole”, sassy and you can figure out the rest.

Above all else Jason loved family. Blood relatives and “adopted” family meant the world to him. He is survived by the love of his life, Jennifer and their two canine daughters, Mystique and Mirage; two daughters, Hailey Brumfield (Kelly) of Mt. Vernon, MO, and RyLee Brumfield (Kay) of Clinton, MO; two sons, Dusty Miller (Jennifer) of Nevada, and Aaron Brumfield of Butler, MO; three sisters, Joyce Esparza (Daniel) of San Antonio, TX, Sarah Hicks of San Antonio, TX, and Jeannine Nagel (Dan) of Omaha, NE; one brother, James Brumfield (Tonya) of Omaha, NE; his step-father, Ernest Colon of Sarasota, FL; 11 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews. Jason was especially close to the latest additions, Aubree (2 yrs.) and Kalee (6 mos.). He was preceded in death by his parents, and an older brother, Joey that passed in infancy.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Swing by Revive Salon and Spa in Butler on Ladies Night Out Monday November 22nd

Revive Salon and Spa will have the following specials going on Monday November 22nd at the Butler Chamber of Commerce - Ladies Night Out

There will be facials, massage and pedicure specials and 20% off all products, We will also have a raffle to win some stuff as well! We start at 1pm. Located at 309 N Orange Street in Butler.

Pleasant Hill woman escapes serious injury in Henry County rollover crash

On November 16th around 11:40pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Missouri State Route 2 at Route D in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2007 Pontiac driven by 23 year old Mary A. Blackmore of Pleasant Hill, Missouri traveled off the roadway and overturned, coming to rest in a ditch.

Mary A. Blackmore sustained minor injuries and she was transported by Windsor Fire Department to Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrenburg for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by J's Southland Tow.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210597298

Osceola man charged with multiple counts of child molestation

Joseph Machabee of Osceola, Missouri was arrested for sex crimes involving children. The 36 year old is facing multiple charges, including felony statutory rape and seven (7) counts of felony child molestation.

Mr. Machabee worked at a club and tattoo shop in Springfield, but the investigation is taking place in Osceola where the abuse took place and where Machabee also resided. Detectives say police started their investigation at the end of September, 2021.

Chief Roth says any case involving crimes against children takes a lot of time to make sure everything is done properly. Chief Roth says the Children’s Center in Butler, Mo. played a crucial role, making or breaking a case when it comes to interviewing the kids.

The chief says that’s because they’re trained professionals that know how to ask age-appropriate questions without re-traumatizing the children.

Chief Roth also says she values the importance of providing mental health resources to families.

“If the family is willing to accept mental health assistance, whether it be counseling or other in that aspect, I always try to cover all my bases to try to get that kiddo back to somewhat of a norm.”

Machabee’s bond is set at $50,000.

Source: Shoshana Stahl with KY3 News

Thank you!

The Vernon County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Woods Supermarket for the cookie tray!

Always an office favorite, thank you for your continued support!

Obituary - Michael Wayne “Baggy” Cross

Funeral services for Mike will begin at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Hill and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Missouri.

Officiating will be Officiant Paul Jones.

Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Hill and Son Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery.

The family suggests any MEMORIAL donations be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home, and may be left at the funeral home.

Michael Wayne “Baggy” Cross was born on August 20, 1958, the son of Gerald Sutton and Judy Irene (Umstattd) Cross. He passed away peacefully at his home in Appleton City, Missouri on November 14, 2021. He grew up in the Appleton City area, where he graduated from Appleton City High School in 1976. Shortly after graduation, Mike began working in Gillette, Wyoming, for a short stint. He then began a career as an auto mechanic at Cross Service that he ran and operated from 1979-2014.

Mike married Raejean Thomas in 1994 until her untimely death in 2002. They shared one daughter, Becky. His family was the most important thing in his life, especially his grandchildren. Mike earned his nickname “Baggy” in high school because he was as tough as Alligator Baggies. He spent countless hours attending sporting events, playing catch, and hauling the “Hillian” youth to Caseys, where he never refused any request. Apart from this, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at “the pit” and the lake, where he cherished many family vacations. His passion was attending the races, and especially the Wheatland racetrack. Along with this, he spent many happy hours riding his motorcycle. Mike was someone who enjoyed life, was easy going, and easy to talk to, never meeting a stranger. He will be deeply missed by his many family members and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Sutton Cross.

He is survived by his mother, Judy Cross; one sister, Jackie (Dane) Perry; one daughter, Becky (Nick) Hill; three grandchildren: Raeah, Raeleigh, and Renner Hill; and one special fur daughter, Charlette; along with many extended family and good friends.

Obituary - Thelma Nilene Shutters-Plain

Thelma Nilene Scholes-Shutters-Plain, age 76, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. She was born June 19, 1945, in Kansas City, MO to Jesse Alvin and Bessie Alice (Sims) Schlup. She attended Calvary Baptist Church, was as member of the Nevada VFW and Eagles. She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, writing poetry and writing songs.

Thelma is survived by her children, Janell (Kenny) Hale, Lockwood, MO, Ida (Frank) Lambrecht, El Dorado Springs, MO, Luessa (Charles) Sumner, El Dorado Springs, MO, Herbert (Pam) Scholes II, Walker, MO; grandchildren, Kayla Wilson, Shawna Hale, Jennifer Smith, Nathan Murry, Kris Matzke, Heather Smith, Caressa Bryan, Maddy Crawford, Brittany Herman, Joshua Scholes, Charles Sumner II, Cliff Sumner, Dallas Scholes, Navarre Scholes, Wyatt Lambrecht, and Oliva Lambrecht; several great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; one brother, Larry (Vicki) Poe; and two sisters, Barbara (Rick) Smith and Bonnie (Scott) Stone.

Preceding Thelma in death were her parents; a husband, Herbert Gene Scholes; her stepfather, Edgar Allen Poe, a son, Douglas Eugene Scholes, four brothers, William, Roy, Tom, and James Schlup; and two sisters, Louise Friedli and Jessie Schmidt.

The funeral service will be at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City, MO, with burial to follow in Green Lawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 until service time, Wednesday at the funeral home.

Cool down Arrives Today

Hope everyone enjoyed those 70° temperatures yesterday because temperatures are falling this morning as a cold front moves through the area.

A few sprinkles or light rain showers may also accompany the passage of the front. Cooler temperatures will finish out the week.