Obituary - Michael D. Scott Adair

Michael D. Scott Adair, 41, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at his home in Harrisonville. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville High School football program or wrestling program. Checks can be made payable to Harrisonville High School Athletics with "Adair" in the memo line, and mailed to HHS Athletic Dept., 1504 E Elm Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701.

A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.

Henry County Sheriff's Office looking for hit and run vehicle

WANTED / SUSPECT VEHICLE -- 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCK, dark blue in color, bearing Missouri registration with the first three (3) characters being "6WD". Truck was described to have black, customized wheels and will have front end damage around the passenger's side headlight assembly.

 
(**Photos utilized in this post are not of the actual vehicle and are being utilized only for comparison purposes).

This vehicle was involved in a hit & run, motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on East Jefferson Street in Windsor, Missouri, around 2:30 p.m, today's date. Vehicle fled the scene travelling westbound on East Jefferson and was believed to have been operated by a white, male subject at the time of the incident.

The victim was transported by air ambulance for emergency medical treatment and is currently in critical condition. It is believed that the vehicle's driver was aware that they struck the pedestrian upon fleeing the scene.

If anyone has seen or has any information regarding this wanted vehicle or its current location, please contact Henry County Central Communications @ (660) 885-5587 or your local law enforcement agency.

From the desk of Bates County Coroner Greg Mullinax

On the evening of December 31, 2021 the Bates County Sheriff's Office responded to a location on NW Elm St. in Amsterdam on report of a shooting. On arrival officers found a male subject with apparent gunshot wounds.

 
The victim, Michael R. Strup, later died at at Kansas City Hospital as a result of the injuries sustained. As of today's date, I have received final autopsy and investigative reports. I have signed Mr. Strup's death certificate as Homicide.

 
Earlier this afternoon I hand delivered my report to the office of Bates County Prosecuting Attorney Mr. Hugh Jenkins.

 
Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

Obituary - Mary Katherine Jones

Mary Katherine Jones, 68, Nevada, MO, passed away on Friday, March 04, 2022 at her home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Mary was born August 26, 1953 in Camp Lejeune, NC to Thomas J. and Mary F. (VanMeter) Shotts. She married Herbert W. Jones, Sr. on June 11, 1999 in Miami, OK and he survives of the home.

Mary grew up living in various places while her father served in the U.S. Marine Corps. She has lived in Nevada since 1976. Mary worked at the State Hospital in Nevada for five years, and at Peerless Products for 15 years until her retirement in 2009. She attended the Corner Stone Baptist Church in Nevada. In her spare time, she enjoyed camping, fishing, playing Bingo, and going to the casino, and especially loved spending time with her family, children, and grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Herbert, she is survived by four children, Robert E. King (Tiffany Willis), Nevada, Crystail King, Nevada, Rosemary Bell, Nevada, and Herbert Jones, Jr. (Karrie), Nevada; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Ruth Eckerman (Jerry), St. Louis, MO, Linda Deogracias (Herman), Cutoff, LA, and Carol Wilson (Jim), Nevada; two brothers, John Shotts, Ft. Scott, and Roy Shotts (Carol), Nevada; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Rick Thomspon officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Obituary - Janet Lynn (Derry) Kesterson

Janet Lynn Kesterson died at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the age of 61. She leaves behind a loving family, countless friends, and many acquaintances who loved her dearly. She was born November 10, 1960, the seventh child of Donald and Sadie Derry of Rich Hill. Janet grew up a Rich Hill Tiger who enjoyed cheerleading and being with friends.

After school, she moved to Foster where she got married to her high school sweetheart, Phillip Kesterson and had three children of her own. After the passing of her husband, she would spend the next 18 years of her life building a business in the home cleaning industry before leaving her business behind to help raise grandchildren and spend her time enjoying life and being able to travel.

Janet was a faithful and diehard Chief’s fan who looked forward to Sundays so she could cheer on her boys in the red and gold. Her hobbies included hiking, kayaking, gardening, and walking her dogs. Janet leaves behind her three children: Justin, Ty and Natashia; her daughters-in-law, Dalia of Texas and Monica of Virginia. She left behind five grandchildren whom she adored and cherished: Valex, Zane, Kyler, Isabella, and Olivia Kesterson. She is survived by her siblings: Janie McDaniel and Doug Derry; her sister-in-law, Tanya Derry; numerous friends and family. Those preceding her in death include her husband, Phillip Kesterson; her parents, Donald and Sadie Derry; and her siblings: Donald Derry, Eva West, Donna Tull, Melinda Ortiz, Mary West, Neslie Thompson, and Elmer Derry.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Heuser Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Janet Kesterson Memorial Fund sent in care of the funeral home.

High Fire Danger Today Through Saturday

Today and tomorrow will be warm and breezy but still nice days to enjoy outdoor activities...except burning, maybe don't do that!

Saturday evening there will be the chance for a few strong to severe storms. 

The main threat will be damaging winds but quarter-sized hail and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

Obituary - Sara Margaret Beck

Sara Margaret Beck, age 22 preceded in death by her, grandparents Margaret and David Beck, uncle Allen Beck, grandparents Maxine and Ralph Theel and brother Ryan Scott Theel. Sara is survived by her mother Peggy Beck, father Desmond and step mom Michelle Theel, brother Thomas (TJ), sister in-law Sandra Mc Carty and their four children who she loved being aunt to, Alayna, Thomas, Amelia and Tucker.

Sara was living her best life, working hard, going to College and of course taking care of her beloved horses Lux and Royal. Anyone who knows Sara knows they were the love of her life. Sara was self- motivated and inspired to always go above and beyond what she thought she could achieve. 

She was polite, sweet, helpful, smiling and would do anything for her friends, of those she has many. Sara lived much in her short time with us, while touching countless lives, many she was not even aware of. She is a bright light snuffed out too soon.

Please honor Sara by not allowing domestic violence and stalking into your lives or those of your loved ones and help those whose lives are being haunted by it.

For those wishing to contribute and assist the family with funeral expenses a Sara Beck-Theel Memorial Fund has been set up at Hawthorn Bank. Please makes checks out TO: Sara M Beck-Theel Memorial. They can be dropped off at any Hawthorn Bank or mailed directly to Hawthorn Bank, PO Box 555 Drexel MO, 64742. Any remaining funds will be donated in Sara’s honor to assist victims of domestic violence.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com for the Beck family.

Clinton Police Department seeking public assistance

The Clinton Police Department is seeking some help in identifying the person in the pictures from an incident at a local restaurant this afternoon... 

If you recognize who this is, please call Central Dispatch at 660-885-5561 or DM us. Thanks for your help!!