Obituary - Nancy Lou Linthicum

Nancy Lou Linthicum, 78, of Grain Valley, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed on from this world on the evening of April 10, 2022, surrounded by the love of family and friends, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. 

Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 16, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Harrisonville. Memorial visitation to be held Friday April 15, 2022, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contribution may be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church or Hope Haven.

Nancy was born September 23, 1943, to J. D. Jones and Lucille (Dorton) Jones in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up and spent most of her life in Harrisonville, having graduated from Harrisonville High School in the Class of 1961. After high school, Nancy attended the University of Missouri. She worked at Yellow Freight for 25 years where she developed lifelong friendships. After retirement, Nancy went to work for Cason Law Firm for 10 years.

Nancy spent her spare time giving back to her community. Doing so by being a lifelong member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. She served as an Alderman for seven years. She also worked as a liaison and member of the Historic Preservation Commission for 23 years.

Her pride and joy were her children and grandchildren where she made the decision to move to Grain Valley to be closer to them. She embarked immediately on embracing the community and giving back by becoming a volunteer at St. Mary's Medical Center as well as becoming a member of the Church of Resurrection where she served as member of the Alter Guild, Hospitality, and The Order of the Daughters of the King. Nancy's sense of wit and humor made her loved by all in her new community.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Linda Jones, a son, Curtis Linthicum, and a brother-in-law, Tom Moore. She is survived by one son, Jason (Kressy) Linthicum, Grain Valley, MO; one daughter, Paula (Nathan) Carpenter, Lone Jack, MO; one sister, Jan Moore, Lee's Summit, MO; one brother, Thad (Pam) Jones of Archie, MO; four grandchildren: Alex Linthicum, Devin Linthicum, Holden Carpenter and Drew Linthicum, and many nieces and nephews and friends.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

 

Freeze Warning Thursday Morning

Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing across NE Kansas and NW Missouri overnight tonight. A Freeze Warning has been issued for these areas and will be in effect from 1 AM to 9 AM Thursday morning. 

Elsewhere, temperatures will hover near freezing to just above freezing. Any cold sensitive vegetation should be protected or brought indoors.

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Severe Weather information from the office of the Emergency Management City of Butler

In the event of incoming severe weather that would include a direct path of the City of Butler and a radar indicating rotation by the national weather bureau. The storm spotters confirming a lowering of a cloud we will automatically set off the tornado sirens. As a rule, if the City of Butler is in the path of a storm with radar indicating rotation, we will set off the sirens.

If the weather bureau sets off the tone on your cell phone and it’s for Bates County but the City of Butler is not in its path, we will not set off the sirens. We will be monitoring the storm very closely. If the Tornado warning is for the City of butler and we cannot determine if there is a tornado due to the deteriorating weather conditions, the sirens will be set off. Keep in mind that your cell phones will go off any time there is a warning in Bates County but does not always mean the City of Butler is included in the warning. If there is ever any doubt as a safety precaution, we will set the sirens off.

Always keep in mind that outdoor warning sirens are not intended to be heard indoors. With a storm going on in the area or any other time you should be aware and monitor the situation. It will be priority of the EMA for the City of Butler to keep you informed with any threating weather in the city limits. You should always monitor the weather any way you can to be alerted of incoming weather and not depend on the storm sirens as they are outdoor warning only and not intended to be heard indoors.

Chief Bennett EMA/ Fire Chief

Sexual abuse arrest in Pittsburg Kansas

MEDIA RELEASE
Sexual Abuse Arrest
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Released by Lt. Rebekah Lynch

On April 8, 2022, a report was made to the Pittsburg Police Department involving the possible sexual assault of a 14-year-old child. Two separate incidents were reported to have occurred at two different locations within the city limits of Pittsburg, Kansas; both incidents having occurred at the end of March 2022, just days apart. Detectives launched an investigation that led to the positive identification of the suspect in these offenses as 22-year-old Oscar Hernandez Lopez.

This investigation revealed corroborating evidence to support the victim’s claims. On April 11, 2022, detectives took Oscar Hernandez Lopez into custody without incident and transported him to the police department for questioning. Lopez was later transported to the Crawford County Jail, where he was booked in on one count of rape and one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Lopez is being held without bond.

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

Obituary - Kenneth “Ken” John Hutchins

Kenneth “Ken” John Hutchins, age 68, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Freeman Hospital West, Joplin, MO.

Ken was born April 7, 1954, in Malad, ID to Jack Randolph and Ruth Marie (Newman) Hutchins. He was a high school graduate and graduated from Perdue University with a degree in construction management. On April 6, 1978, he married Sally Marie Toronto in Salt Lake City, UT and together they raised seven children. Ken was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and served as a missionary in Dallas, TX, and served in various callings in the church, which he enjoyed very much. He was a Scout Master for 10 years, worked as a construction manager for 15 years, worked at Nevada Regional Hospital as a materials manager. In 2008, he retired and was active full time in buying and selling real estate, and in 2008 focused on commercial real estate. Ken and his wife have owned several grocery stores and Sears stores. Ken was known as a generous man and loved his family very much.

Ken is survived by his wife of 44 years; six sons, Jerome (Stacey) Hutchins, Rexburg, ID, Russell (Rebecca) Hutchins, Atlanta, GA, John (Megan) Hutchins, Clearfield, UT, Jacob Hutchins, Fort Scott, KS, Robert Hutchins, Nevada, MO and Joseph (Megan) Hutchins, Atlanta, GA; one daughter, Rosemarie (Wayne) Smith, Cookeville, TN; one brother, Charles Hutchins, Chicago, IL; six sisters, Barbara Scanlan, Atlanta, GA, Victoria (Steve) Waterson, SC, Kristina Hutchins, Mary Sierra, Jeanine Hutchins and Melissa Hutchins, all of MD; 20 grandchildren, Marc, Anthony, Abigail, Sarah, Scott, Ruth, Raymond, Hannah, Elizabeth, Samuel, and Jack Smith, Ariana, Gaby, Carson, Michael, Thomas, Oliver, Emmaline, Chayden and Sophia Hutchins; and his step-mother, Janice Hutchins, of Maryland.

Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers, Doug Hutchins, and Richard Hutchins, as well as a grandson, Ethan Hutchins.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Latter-Day Saints Church in Nevada, MO with burial to follow in Moore Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday prior to the service at the church

 

Obituary - Johnny Paul Bozworth

Johnny Paul Bozworth, age 60, of Nevada, MO passed away, Friday, April 8, 2022, at Nevada Regional Medical Center.

Johnny was born October 7, 1961, in El Dorado Springs, MO to Jess and Juby (Henning) Bozworth. He had worked at Nevada Daily Mail, before becoming disabled.

Survivors include three stepchildren, Billy Evans, Nevada, MO, John Evans, Nevada, MO and Linda Allen, Chetopa, KS; four grandchildren; and two brothers, Fred Bozworth, Butler, MO and Randy Murphy, Nevada, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Larry Murphy.

There will be a private graveside service at Milo Cemetery, in Milo, MO

Donations may be made to help with funeral expenses, with the funeral home serving as custodian.