Shooting in Rich Hill

Bates County Sheriff's Deputies have been called to the scene of a shooting inside the City of Rich Hill. Additional staff have been called in to assist to include Detectives and all Command Staff.

This appears to be a targeted incident. One person received a gunshot wound and has been airlifted to a trauma hospital.

Two white male subjects entered the home and an altercation ensured. One produced a gun and shot the homeowner.

The Sheriffs Office does not believe this to be a random act and does not feel there is any substantial danger to the community.

We are looking for information on two white male subjects. The shooter was wearing a blue hoodie. No other descriptions has been given at this time.

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Obituary - Steven Alan Lininger

Steven Alan Lininger, age 51, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his home in Grandview, Missouri.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Manna Fellowship Church, 17617 S. State Rte 291, Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080. A funeral service will begin immediately thereafter, followed by interment at Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, Missouri.

Steve was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 17, 1970 to Fred Lininger and Charlotte (Cary) Lininger. After graduating from Ray-Pec, he furthered his education at Southwest Missouri State University. Early in his life Steve committed to working in the food service industry, most recently as the General Manager of Applebee’s in Belton, Missouri, where his combined passion for food and people was able to flourish. Steve never met a stranger, and he dedicated himself to creating both long-term relationships and daily smiles. Most important to Steve was his family and friends, with whom he always jumped at the opportunity to spend time with. He was an avid golfer, and for every day spent in the restaurant, you could count on him to match it with a day on the course. His love for life was infectious, and he touched everyone blessed with the opportunity to meet him. Although Steve’s presence was often too big for words, he was able to condense his message to all into simple but powerful words, “Hug Big, Love Bigger.”

Steve is survived by his two loving sons, Austin and Alec Lininger; loving parents, Fred and Charlotte Lininger; two brothers, Don Lininger (Angie) and Ron Lininger (Kristin); nieces and nephews, Erika Lininger, Alicia Mau (Chris), Keith Lininger, Kelsey Donyina (Foster), Taylor Lininger McLean (Kyle), Trevor Lininger (Abby Goulding), and Taryn Lininger; two great nieces and one great nephew, Sunni, Errett, and Cali Mau; aunt, Shirley Lininger; uncle and aunt, James and Ellie Shields; and uncle and aunt, Denny and Patricia Davis.

In lieu of flowers, the Family requests donations of any kind be made to the Belton/Mt. Pleasant Township Welfare Association (3301 E. 187th Street, Belton, MO 64012) ℅ Diana Thomas

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri (816) 322-5278

Obituary - Evelyn Wisdom Purdy

Funeral services for Evelyn Wisdom Purdy of Foster, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation prior to services from 1 - 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 1 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Interment at State Line Cemetery in Trading Post, Kansas. Contributions to American Cancer Society for Pediatric Research. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Evelyn Pearl White Wisdom Purdy, age 99 of Foster, Missouri died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at her home in Foster, Missouri. She was born May 9, 1922 to Claude and Hazel Wright White in Lyle, Missouri near Amoret, Missouri.

Evelyn is survived by a son, Otis “Peewee” Wisdom and wife Connie of Collins, Missouri; two daughters, Judy Gurley and husband Kenneth of Lowry City, Missouri and Irene Hicks and husband Michael of Foster, Missouri; an adopted daughter, Linda Wadel of Foster, Missouri; 53 grandchildren; too many to count great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-great grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn Lucille Wisdom Moreland Hoover; two husbands, Harry Marion Wisdom and Harry Purdy; five sons, Walter Leroy Wisdom Sr., Claude Duane Wisdom, Harold “Butch” Wisdom, Carl Russell “Rusty” Wisdom Sr. and Edward Allen “Joker” Wisdom; three brothers, Baby Roy White, Lloyd White and Earl White; and three sisters, Thelma Bond, Opal Turpin and Shirley Plaja.

Obituary - Darren Lee Maynard

Daren Lee Maynard, age 49, of Nevada, MO passed away at his home Sunday, November 11, 2021, after a long illness. He was born February 5, 1972, in Kettering, England to Malcolm Douglas and Elizabeth Joyce (Price) Maynard.

Darren was a high school graduate, and married Carla Jean (Morris) Maynard on June 3, 2018, in Nevada, MO. He was a Christian and had worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken and Domino’s Pizza. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, mini golf, playing darts and playing pool.

Darren leaves behind his wife Carla Maynard; a stepson, Cody Leeker, Nevada, MO; a stepdaughter, Courtney Leeker, Miramar, CA; his mother Elizabeth Joyce Maynard; twin sisters, Tracy Guy and Karen Maynard; a brother, John Maynard; a niece, Zoe Guy and a nephew Danny Guy. He was preceded in death by his father, Malcolm Maynard, an infant brother, Mark Maynard, and an infant sister, Sarah Maynard.

There will be a private family service.

Obituary - James “Jimmy” Edward Smith

Memorial services for Jimmy Smith, formerly of Adrian, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Inurnment in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

James “Jimmy” Edward Smith, age 65 formerly of Adrian, Missouri died Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born June 22, 1956 to John and Martha Gene Thomas Smith.

Jimmy is survived by one son, Tyler Smith and wife Kia of Farmersville, Texas; one daughter, Sara Smith of Archie, Missouri; two brothers, Kirk Smith and wife Debbie of Pleasant Hill, Missouri and Larry Smith of Adrian, Missouri; two sisters, Debbie and Shelly; and five grandchildren, Jennifer Lough, Joshua Lough, Jeffrey Lough, Jackson Lough and Kariel Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; and stepdad Harry McDowell.

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Obituary - Mabel Elizabeth Taylor

Mabel Elizabeth Taylor, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 29, 2021 at the Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:30-11:00. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Inurnment will be held in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO at a later date.

A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.