Death Investigation in Amsterdam

Yesterday, April 20, 2022 at approximately 1:44pm I was called to NW Benton Street in Amsterdam. 

A 57 year old male was found deceased in his residence. The cause of death is under investigation at this time but no foul play is suspected.

Condolences to family and friends in the Amsterdam community.

Greg Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

Obituary - Harold Eugene Page

Harold Eugene Page, age 56, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away early Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born July 15, 1965, in Ft. Scott, the son of James Russell Page and Edna Mae Taylor Page. Harold primarily worked doing highway construction.

One could say he was a “jack of all trades.” He could fix almost anything and used this ability to help anyone in need. He enjoyed fishing, especially with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his three children, Brent Kober (Laura) of Olathe, Kansas, Shane Kober, Uniontown, Kansas and Taylor Hall (Greg) of Mound City, Kansas and twelve grandchildren, Greyson, Jade, Shaiden, Kamden, Faith, Jackson, Joseph, Landon, Halle, Brynlee, Lathan, and Presliegh.

Also surviving is his mother, Edna Sowder; three brothers, Russell, Jerry and Jimmie Page and three sisters, Margaret Metcalf, Linda Armstrong and Susan Dauben, all of Ft. Scott. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lacey Page, two sisters, Cindy Doherty and Connie Page, his father, James Russell Page and his step-father, Jerry Sowder.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 23rd at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Following services, there will be cremation. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Harold Page Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Stolen Vehicle in Appleton City

On April 14, 2022 St. Clair County Deputies responded to a call for service in Appleton City in regards to a vehicle being stolen. 

Upon making contact with the victim, he advised the sometime during the night his vehicle was stolen from his property. 

The deputies searched the property for evidence, reported the truck as stolen, and took a report of the situation. 

Later that day, Deputies received a call from Henry County Deputies stating that the stolen vehicle had been located in their county.

Obituary - Michael Lynn Sutton

Michael Lynn Sutton of Harrisonville, Missouri was born March 2, 1968 in Coffeyville, Kansas the son of Paul Arthur and Ruth Ellen (Triebel) Wynn. He departed this life on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 54 years, 1 month and 15 days.

Michael was employed in commercial construction. He was an avid fan of the Raiders and NASCAR. Michael loved his family, was very proud of them and was always bragging on them. He was known to be the center of the party and had a great sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Michael is survived by 4 children, Joshua Sutton, Overland Park, Kansas, Jeremy Sutton and wife Brittany, Spring Hill, Kansas, Jodi Sutton, Welda, Kansas, Jami Sutton, Kansas City, Missouri; 2 grandchildren, Braylon and Bryson; his father, Paul A. Wynn of the home; a brother, Sam Sutton, Pittsburg, Kansas, Emma Diana Bales and Shawna Haferkampe both of St. Louis, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Graveside Service for him and his mother, Ruth Wynn will be held 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, 22500 E 299th St, Harrisonville, MO 64701.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Department awards $1.4 million to Cass County’s Public Water Supply District No. 10

District will use the funds for drinking water system improvements

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 20, 2022 - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded nearly $1.4 million in financial assistance to Cass County’s Public Water Supply District No. 10 for upgrades to the district’s water storage system. The project is expected to cost nearly $2.1 million and is anticipated to be completed by September 2023.

The project includes a new elevated storage tank that will connect to the distribution system through a new 12-inch main. A new electronic control system will be added, and new security fencing will be constructed around the site. With these improvements, the district can offer its citizens safe drinking water for years to come with a modern and well-functioning system.

Project funding consists of a $1.37 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan and $700,762 of local funds. The funding provided by the department is estimated to save the district’s ratepayers approximately $294,000 in interest over the loan’s 20-year term.

“One thing every community has in common is the need for systems that provide clean, abundant water,” said Governor Mike Parson. “We make it a priority to help Missouri communities plan and fund water treatment system improvements that will continue providing the water they need to grow and thrive.”

“One of our priorities is helping Missouri communities maintain and improve their water and wastewater treatment systems,” said Dru Buntin, director of the Department of Natural Resources. “One way we do that is by offering a variety of financial assistance programs through which communities can improve key infrastructure and experience real economic benefits.”

The department’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund finances improvements to qualified water treatment plants, distribution systems, water storage and supply facilities, along with interconnection or consolidation projects. Communities that borrow from the fund benefit from the below-market interest rate and from assistance provided throughout their project from a project manager.

The department is committed to assisting Missouri communities with water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. Through its Financial Assistance Center, the department provides funding opportunities for qualified communities with water quality, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure needs. This project will be funded wholly or in part with monies received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

For more information on wastewater and drinking water funding opportunities, visit dnr.mo.gov/water/business-industry-other-entities/financial-opportunities/financial-assistance-center.

Miami County Kansas Sheriffs Office Wanted Wednesday

 

Obituary - Thomas Leslie Boyles

Thomas Leslie Boyles, age 58, Foster, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on July 19, 1963 the son of Ronnie and Connie Harkness Boyles. He graduated from Rich Hill High School. 

He then attended Missouri Southern University receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He was united in marriage to Gayla Hester on January 19, 1985. Tom was a talented cabinet maker. 

He also worked as a deputy for the Bates County Sheriff's Department, ran Ronnie's Gun Shop and raised cattle. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and playing a good joke on someone. He loved his family and was proud to be "Poppy" and "Grandy" to his three grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie, paternal grandparents, Leland and Ora Boyles and maternal grandmother, Lucille Ashley Ewing. 

Tom is survived by his wife, Gayla, son Cody Boyles (Felisha), daughter, Lisa Boyles (Kaleb), a sister Vikki Howard, and three grandchildren, Reese, Hadley and Coy, His mother Connie.

Visitation will be held from 3:30 pm to 6 pm Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Graveside service will be 6:30 pm Friday, April 22 at the Salem Cemetery, Foster, Missouri. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Bates County Sheriff's Posse, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Warden “Jack” Pate, Jr.

Warden “Jack” Pate, Jr., 65, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. Jack was born July 31, 1956, in Tyler, MS to Warden J. and Laura L. (Cartwright) Pate. He was united in marriage to Karen Lynnette Burdick on September 30, 1979, in Nevada and she survives of the home.

At a young age, Jack came to Nevada along with his family. He attended school in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1974. Following high school Jack served in the United States Navy until his retirement after 23 years of service. Jack had a love for western movies and western books and was a Raiders Football Fan. He also loved to cook and spend time with his family. He will be missed.

In addition to his wife Karen, he is survived by three children, Joshua Pate (Andrea), West Monrow, LA, Daniel (Vanessa Thin) Pate, Columbus, KS, and Rebecca Fields, Nevada; eight grandchildren, Tyler Fields, Katelyn Fields, Mohave Pate, Cameron Pate, Nova Pate, Tessa Pate, Isaiah Pate, and Caspian Pate; and one sister, Nettie Chadd, Milo, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Eddie Joe Pate.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Ft. Scott National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, KS.