Thursday, March 17, 2022

Obituary - Brent Douglas Kendrick

Everyone knew the moment he walked into a room. He had never met a stranger. Brent always had the ability to capture the attention of an entire audience. In short order he would have you laughing. His eyes were kind, and made you feel like you were being heard. 

Brent was the "all weather" friend, he would laugh with you, cry with you, give you a pep talk when you felt like the world was swallowing you whole. Kindness and compassion were traits Brent had in spades.

Brent Douglas Kendrick was born October 6th, 1969, to William (Cape) and Donna Sue Kendrick in Harrisonville, Mo. He was the youngest of three boys.

He grew up in Archie, Mo. From a young age Brent was an active kid. He excelled at gymnastics, football, and the boy had speed to burn. Living most of his childhood on 4th street, that was definitely where the action was. Several boys his age was always playing around the neighborhood. It was a tight group that enjoyed riding go karts, three wheelers, motorcycles, then cars. He loved entertaining his friends, family, and the community as a whole. In middle and high school, he enjoyed singing in the school choir and performing in plays.

Brent developed many interests. First, and foremost he was a "FUNcle", all his nieces and nephews loved Uncle Brent. He was always up for anything. Whether it be going to get a coke or trying to launch a niece or nephew in the air, with his feet, so they could experience a backflip. He was also a founding member of the Ski Cats. Other interests include, quoting Steel Magnolias, Quick Trip Sweet Tea, singing karaoke, texting inappropriate memes, jumping rope for two hours a day, curling 60-pound dumbbells, celebrating each birthday with a back flip to prove that he still could especially to the younger generation. March madness, the Chiefs, the Royals, all Mizzou sports, going to the Lake of the Ozarks, spontaneous trips, spontaneous trips to buy cars he finds online, shopping for boats, novelty t-shirts (that he would dare one of his nephews to wear in public), lover of all animals, buying hundreds of dollars of toys for kids, any kid.

Brent Graduated from Archie High School in 1988, then got his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UMKC in 1998. Professionally Brent wore many hats, but he was world class at two. Brent was an excellent bar tender! He was warm, and welcoming, attentive, and hilarious all at the same time. Most of his Bar Tending was done at Sharps in Brookside. Many, many people that he met and worked with there are lifelong friends. But when Brent found real estate all his talents shined. He turned his kindness and charm into a lifelong passion. His sales process was from the heart. He bent over backward for clients. Making sure they got what they wanted and needed.

Brent loved people, ALL people. But he was recently preceded in death by the person he loved most his mother. He loved his mother like a good son should. They were tied at the hip, always planning a get together, or shopping for one holiday or another. She was his life, and he was hers.

The world lost one of the best on March 14. Let's all take a page from his book and be a bit kinder to one another, listen a little longer, care a bit more about each other, and let our actions do our talking for us.

Brent was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Wilburn & Ollie Kendrick, maternal Grandparents Don & Nellie Horn, and his mother, Donna Sue Kendrick. He is survived by father, Bill "Cape" Kendrick, Wellsville, KS, formally of Archie, MO. His older brothers and their wives, Bill & Janetta Kendrick of Drexel, MO and Barry & Paula Kendrick of Camdenton, MO. Nieces, and Nephews, Scott & Ginna Kendrick, Jill & Thomas McCoy, Stephanie & Ben Hansen, Chuck & Kelly Anderson, Kayla & Kurtis Weaver, and Brianna & Andy Bissell. Great Nieces and Nephews, Madie, Sydney, Lily, Riley, Aidan, Chase, Trevor, Cora, Quinn, and Charlie. And many, many, many, other friends that were always considered family to Brent.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM. The family suggests casual attire, Mizzou, Chiefs or Royals attire highly recommended.

Obituary - Melvin Keith Shobe

Funeral services for Keith Shobe will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with cremation to follow services. Visitation 10 - 11 a.m. prior to services on Saturday, March 12. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Melvin Keith Shobe, age 68 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born December 6, 1953 to Ervin and Betty Hawkins Cooper Shobe in Butler.

Melvin Keith was the seventh of nine children. He grew up in Butler, Missouri and received his certificate of high school equivalence on May 17, 1966. He worked numerous factory jobs throughout his lifetime.

Melvin Keith enjoyed hunting in the early years of his life with his father and many family and friends. In the summer he would go fishing and took his children along to show them the tricks of fishing. His cooking skills kept the family full and satisfied. He enjoyed buying his children their first cars and teaching them to drive. He loved his TV shows and that remote control belonged to him! His crown royal and jack was always in the cabinet for now and then casual spirits.

Left to cherish Keith Shobe’s memory are his wife, Teresa Shobe of Butler, Missouri; three daughters, Tylleassa Shobe and Keiya Shobe both of Butler, Missouri and Keither Ryland of Boston, Massachusetts; a son, Corey Snead of Butler, Missouri; two brothers, Kenny Cooper of Butler, Missouri and Gerald Shobe and wife Debra of Rich Hill, Missouri; a sister, Carla Besendorfer and husband Dan; and seven grandchildren, Edward Jones, Jasani Jones, Zachon Jones, Naenae Dancy, Cassidy Dancy, Keyarah Shobe and Majesty Carter. He was preceded in death by parents; two brothers, Danny Cooper and Steve Hawkins; and three sisters, Sharon Shobe, Karen Mallatt and Etta Jane Williams-Jack.

Some Lion Pride



Wednesday evening the Butler Lions club with additional help from family members took it upon themselves to pick up trash along Business 49 just north of Butler in an effort to beautify the view leading into our fine city. 

This would be a good time to mention the annual Butler Lions Club Radio Auction coming March 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st nightly 5-7 pm on FM 92.1. Thanks for all you do!

Aggravated burglary arrest in Pittsburg Kansas

On Monday, March 7, 2022, at approximately 5:33 AM, the Pittsburg Police Department communications center was contacted by an officer with the Arma Kansas Police Department in reference to an abandoned vehicle found in their city.

The abandoned vehicle appeared to have a damaged ignition. Pittsburg officers were requested to make contact with the registered owner of the abandoned vehicle who resides on south Free King Highway in Pittsburg. The owner of the vehicle was contacted and found their vehicle had been stolen from their garage which is attached to their residence.

After further investigation into this case, as well as several other theft cases, a common suspect was developed. On Wednesday morning, March 16, 2022, 47-year-old Tony V. Corbitt, of Arma Kansas, was taken into custody at the Pittsburg Police Department without incident. Investigators had contacted Mr. Corbitt and asked to meet with him about an unrelated matter, and took Mr. Corbitt into custody at that time.

Mr. Corbitt was arrested for the aforementioned case of aggravated burglary and motor vehicle theft. Mr. Corbitt was also identified as the offender in several other cases, and was subsequently arrested for two counts of felony burglary to a motor vehicle, seven counts of felony theft, four counts of misdemeanor theft, six counts of misdemeanor criminal use of a financial card and one count of misdemeanor possession of stolen property.

Mr. Corbitt was transported to the jail at the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for booking, and is being held in lieu of a $46,000 bond.

The investigation into these incidents is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this incident, or other crimes, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at (620) 231-1700, or at our automated tip line, (620) 231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputy involved in motor vehicle accident

On Wednesday March, 16, 2022, a St Clair County Sheriff's Deputy was involved in a two vehicle accident in Lowry City.

The accident occurred when the deputy, traveling west, failed to yield to a stop sign when crossing the southbound lane of Highway 13 and was struck by a southbound tractor trailer.

The deputy was transported to Golden Valley Hospital by ambulance. The deputy was treated and released with minor injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.

The truck driver was not injured. Sheriff Hilty said, "This will prompt additional drivers training for our agency and the deputy will be disciplined according to our policies. We are fortunate no one was seriously injured.

I would like to thank the citizens for the many calls and messages with concern and prayers for the deputies' well bring. We learn from our mistakes, which will, in the end, make us better at serving our communities while being transparent with the citizens we serve."

Death Investigation In Vernon County

On 3-16-2022, the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a body being located in a field southeast of Nevada, MO. 

Vernon County Sheriff’s Office responded and Sheriff Mosher requested the Missouri State Highway Patrol DDCC to conduct the death investigation. 

Further information will be released as the investigation unfolds. 


*This press release has been issued by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office for information only. Any names given in this release are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

Rain chances tonight and tomorrow
















It's our lucky day! Sunny and high temperatures around 70 for most of the region make for a great St. Patrick's Day.

Showers and thunderstorms arrive this evening continuing through the day Friday. Most areas will see around a half to once inch of rain.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Obituary - Maria Carmen Morales

Maria del Carmen Morales Ibarra, 69, Harrisonville, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 11, 2022, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 12:00 PM at St. Sabina Catholic Church, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. 

Interment to follow at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Following services, the family will have a meal at Jose's Cafe, 900 N Commercial St, Harrisonville MO 64701 and would welcome those able to join them.

Maria was born July 16, 1952 in Mexico City, Mexico, a daughter of German and Trinidad (Bautista) Ibarra. She lived in Mexico City until moving to Hollywood, California in 1988 and then to Harrisonville, MO in 2002.

Maria was a homemaker. She loved taking care of her grandchildren, playing kitchen with them, and watching them play sports. She also loved traveling, the beach, cookouts, coffee, bread, traditional Mexican food, and cheese. Maria enjoyed watching television, including telenovela and crime documentaries. She also collected dolls. She loved their mandatory Sunday family dinners, gardening, which consisted of a variety of flowers and vegetables, and Mexican Bingo and her pet birds.

Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Trinidad and German Ibarra, one daughter, Yolanda Morales, and one son, Javier Morales, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Jose Javier Morales; her children: Belia Morales (Gerardo Paz), Laura Morales (Jose Becerril), Adrian Morales (Rosario), Mauricio Morales, Joanna Morales (Joseph Lavery), Javier Morales; her grandchildren, Carlos Morales, Crystal Becerril, Jayden Becerril, Javriel Becerril, Javier Morales, Joshua Morales, Adriann Morales, Ryan Morales, Gabriel Morales, Christian Morales, Ariadna Morales, Mauricio Morales, Isabelle Morales and Delilah Morales.

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