Obituary - James "Jim" Arthur Burke

James "Jim" Arthur Burke, 88, of Peculiar, MO passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Private inurnment will take place at Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

Jim was born March 22, 1934 to Arthur and Edna Burke in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in Kansas City, graduating from Rockhurst High School. After high school, he married the love his life, Joyce Harness, on August 1, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri.

He spent 60 years in several avenues of carpentry, home building, trim work, furniture making, cabinet making, woodcraft and wood carving. Jim had a passion for the quality of his work and making people happy with his results. Following retirement, Jim and Joyce owned and operated an RV park in Eureka Springs, Arkansas where they also created a wood craft business, JB Wood Products. They traveled to hundreds of crafts shows selling both retail and wholesale. Jim's was most proud of his hardwood boxes, one of his passions for many years.

Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church of Peculiar. The legacy Jim leaves behind is that of hard work, constantly helping others and love for his family.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents; sons: Rusty and Mike; brother, Bob; sisters: Katherine, Shirley, and Glennie. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joyce; son, Kenny (Lynn); his daughter, Debbie (Steve); grandchildren: Michael, Jeff, Hannah, Jason, and Kristin; 8 great-grandchildren; and sisters; Helen and Mary.

Miami County Kansas Wanted Wednesday

 

Arrest made in Benton County

On April 16, 2022, at 4:51 PM, Lieutenant Lowe of the Benton County Sherriff’s Office responded to 40704 Highway VV in the Edwards area in response to a 911 call. 

The caller alleged that a female was being held against her will and being physically abused by Nathan G. Hammond Jr, 38 of Edwards. Lieutenant Lowe contacted and interviewed the alleged victim, Misty Orcutt, 30. Both Orcutt and Hammond stated that all was well and there was no visible physical evidence to prove otherwise. Orcutt chose to take her minor child and leave the residence in her vehicle. Lieutenant Lowe departed the address and resumed his duties.

At approximately 6:08 PM the same evening, a second 911 call was received from the same residence. The caller, Cheyenne E. Smith, 25 stated she had been physically assaulted and needed an ambulance. Lieutenant Lowe returned to the residence, separating the victim from the suspect for an interview. Once the distance was sufficient for Smith to feel safe, she asked Lieutenant Lowe to help her. Smith stated she was being held against her will, had been physically assaulted and that she witnessed the assault on Orcutt. Smith alleged that both she and Orcutt were threatened with death and the death of Orcutt’s child by Hammond.

Hammond was taken into custody without incident and placed on a 24-hour hold pending further investigation. Lieutenant Lowe petitioned for and received a search warrant which was served on the residence in the early morning hours of April 17th. Physical evidence was collected to support the allegations of the victims.

After collecting statements from the victims and assessing the facts of the case, multiple charges were filed on Hammond. They are as follows: 2 counts of Kidnapping in the 1st Degree (Class A Felony); Child Kidnapping (Class A Felony); Rape or Attempted Rape in the 1st degree (Unclassified Felony); 2 counts of Assault in the 3rd Degree; 2 counts of Harassment in the 1st Degree (Class E Felony); Stalking in the 1st Degree, First Offense (Class E Felony) and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana. Hammond is being held in the Benton County Jail on a one-million-dollar cash or surety bond.

On April 19, 2022, Detective Snyder of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office served an additional search warrant on the same residence in search of further evidence pertaining to this case, this investigation is ongoing. If you have knowledge of this alleged crime or any other crime or have been a victim of Hammond please call the Benton County Sheriff’s Office at 660-438-6135, extension #3.

Eric Knox

Benton County Sheriff

Obituary - Carol Ann Burton

Carol was born on July 4, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Mary Elizabeth and Zed Campbell Gibson. Carol’s battle with cancer ended when her spirit departed this earth on April 11, 2022.

Carol is survived by her son, Ricky Painter; her daughter Penny Painter Wright; her grandchildren, Tucker Painter (Ashley); Austin Painter, Jeremy Brown (Sally); Lindsey Brown Klinksick (Chad); Mindee Lyle, Amanda Blaine, Rebecca Blaine; and Melissa Wissman (Derrick). Carol is also survived by 12 great grandchildren, Sydney, Sterling, Kody, Lane, Alyssa, Louis, Kaden, Amelia, Vivian, Parker, Avery, and Owen.

Carol was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mary & Zed Gibson; her husband, Jimmie Burton; her brothers, Jack, Don & Jerry Gibson; and her daughter, Mary Carol Painter.

Carol was an amazing painter, she enjoyed home decorating, arts & crafts, and playing the piano. She truly cherished her time going to dinners and playing Bunco with her dear friends. Carol was a former member of the Red Hat society, the Harrisonville Art Society, and the Harrisonville Golf Club. She also loved camping and exploring rivers & creeks in the great outdoors. Carol had a young, beautiful soul and she was a wonderful woman, wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed and will forever remain in our hearts & souls.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 2, 2022 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 2, 2022 at the funeral home.

Adrian Lions Club Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to these Adrian Seniors.
Adrian Lions Club Scholarship Recipients

Adrian Seniors left to right: Avery Bruto, Christian Evans,
Kendal Wimsatt, Delana Miner, Jordyn McCammon,
Clayton Ferguson

Several rounds of storms expected tonight thru Tuesday

Well, things are about to jump up a notch as the pattern is about to get active. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the area tonight and there will be several rounds between tonight and the beginning of next week.

Of particular interest/concern is the potential for the round of storms on Friday night to be severe. Right now it appears that all modes of severe weather may be possible including large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes.

Things will probably change between now and then so stay weather aware and perhaps take this time to review your severe weather safety plan.

Deceased male found in Butler

On April 26, 2022 at approximately 10:41PM I responded to the 800 block of Wix Lane in Butler at the request of Butler Police. 

A 46 year-old gentleman was found to be deceased in his residence following a wellbeing check requested by friends who had been unable to make contact.

 
The cause of death remains under investigation at this time, however foul play is not believed to be involved.

 
Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

Charges filed in Belton stabbing

In reference to the stabbing incident that occurred on the morning of 4/25/2022, charges were filed today in the 17th Judicial Court of Cass County Missouri for Defendant James W. Cook.

Cook was charged with two felony counts to include one count of Domestic Assault in the 1st Degree with serious injury and one count of armed criminal action.

These felony charges were signed by the honorable Judge J Michael Rumley with no bond allowed.