Thursday, May 19, 2022
Charges Filed After Theft in Deerfield
On the morning of May 4th, Vernon County Sheriff’s Deputies took a report of a theft that had occurred from a vehicle at a residence on Walnut Street in Deerfield, MO.
According to Sheriff’s Office Official’s, it was determined that the suspects proceeded to use a stolen debit card at multiple businesses in Vernon County after the theft.
Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said that Detectives were able to identify a suspect by reviewing surveillance footage and were able to locate a potential residence where the suspect had been staying. On the morning of May 5th, Detectives conducted a follow-up at a residence on W. Vernon Street in Nevada, MO.
On the afternoon of May 10th, Deputies were able to locate another suspect involved, identified as 21-year-old Daniel Hankins of Nevada, MO and take him into custody.
On 5-11-2022, the Courts issued a warrant charging Hankins with Stealing-Firearm, Stealing, and Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Device. Hankins is currently being held at the Vernon County Jail on a $10,000 cash only bond.
Additional charges for Reavis’ involvement are being presented to the Vernon County Prosecutor’s Office for her role in the theft. Reavis is currently being held in the Vernon County Jail on the unrelated active warrants.
Sheriff Mosher said he was grateful they were able to identify and locate suspects in this case and hopes the continued investigation will allow them to locate the remaining stolen property.
Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said that Detectives were able to identify a suspect by reviewing surveillance footage and were able to locate a potential residence where the suspect had been staying. On the morning of May 5th, Detectives conducted a follow-up at a residence on W. Vernon Street in Nevada, MO.
During the follow-up, a 38-year-old female identified as Alesha Reavis of Lindsborg, Kansas was taken into custody on multiple active Felony warrants for her arrest from the State of Kansas. Suspected methamphetamine was located as well as some of the stolen property.
On the afternoon of May 10th, Deputies were able to locate another suspect involved, identified as 21-year-old Daniel Hankins of Nevada, MO and take him into custody.
On 5-11-2022, the Courts issued a warrant charging Hankins with Stealing-Firearm, Stealing, and Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Device. Hankins is currently being held at the Vernon County Jail on a $10,000 cash only bond.
Additional charges for Reavis’ involvement are being presented to the Vernon County Prosecutor’s Office for her role in the theft. Reavis is currently being held in the Vernon County Jail on the unrelated active warrants.
Sheriff Mosher said he was grateful they were able to identify and locate suspects in this case and hopes the continued investigation will allow them to locate the remaining stolen property.
Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Structure fire in Nevada
Crews found the fire to be in the rear of the home, one crew did a search of the home for residents and other crew members did fire attack in the rear of the home.
No one was found to be home at time of fire, crews were able to remove some dogs from the home, they were placed in the care of a neighbor. Cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Relatively Active Weather Through Saturday
Good morning, we've got some thunderstorms skirting southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri this morning, and we're expecting some additional development in central Missouri this afternoon.
Image Description: Two maps of central and western Missouri and eastern Kansas side by side. The first map shows rainfall expected with shaded colors of green to yellow.
The second map shows the severe thunderstorm outlook, with a marginal risk in a shade of green and a slight risk for eastern Missouri in a shade of yellow.
Image Description: Two maps of central and western Missouri and eastern Kansas side by side. The first map shows rainfall expected with shaded colors of green to yellow.
The second map shows the severe thunderstorm outlook, with a marginal risk in a shade of green and a slight risk for eastern Missouri in a shade of yellow.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Obituary - Charles Frankie Emerson
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Silent Land Cemetery in Spearville, Kansas. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Red Cross and can be left in care of the funeral home.
Charles Frankie Emerson was born on December 8, 1943 in Creston, Iowa to Charles Edwin Emerson and Tiny Vida Emerson (Reekie). His friends knew him as ‘Doc’. He passed away from this world on May 17, 2022.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Frances Emerson and one son Charles Scott Emerson and partner John Williams IV of Las Vegas, Nevada, one sister Roberta Kay Bellman of Davie, Florida, nephew Bobbie Lightfoot, nephew Eddie Lightfoot, nephew Shane Webb, nephew Jerry Hood, niece Lena Hood, great nephew Frankie Lightfoot, great nieces Sara Akinduro, Beth Lightfoot, and Kayla Lizotte, and many, many friends including one special friend Karol Meoli.
He is preceded in death by his parents, niece Angie Lakers, half-brother Gary Hallett, and great niece Jennifer Lightfoot.
He worked his whole life in the construction and remodeling trade. He was best known for his talent of figuring out construction problems for the rental houses he and wife Mary owned. If the job required four screws, he would use six or eight. He built things to last. His one phobia was to have the correct tool for the job. ”Never Cut Corners”, and “Always Do Maintenance On Your Equipment” were his motos. He was always well prepared for whatever job.
He was drafted during the Vietnam War and chose to join the United States Marine Corps. During his basic training in San Diego, CA he was sent to the defense language institute at Monterey, CA and was taught the Vietnamese language. During his time in Vietnam in 1969, he was an interpreter and also served as radio man. He was wounded and received the Purple Heart. To this day he still has shrapnel in his right hand. He was extremely proud of his service to his country and being in the Marine Corps.
He loved the outdoors and did a lot of fishing and hunting. He and several friends made trips to Idaho and Colorado elk hunting and also Canada to hunt Moose at which they were successful in bringing home moose. He and friend Jim Lindsay joined forces to start Clinton Fur Company, which bought and sold all varieties of fur. He taught his son Scott how to skin raccoons, opossums, and others.
He loved gardening and often planted uncommon things such as peanuts, sunflowers, and tobacco besides traditional garden vegetables.
He was a man that never stopped learning and his knowledge was phenomenal. He never stopped to amaze his family with what he knew.
He was continually teaching his son Scott little “tricks of the trade” as he called them. He taught him about plumbing, electrical work and solving problems in repairs. . He also taught Scott how to use a wringer washing machine and make lye soap. He passed along his passion for hunting, fishing and trapping.
He was a simple man that enjoyed each day of his life and lived it to the fullest. He always believed in treating everyone fairly and giving everyone another chance if they made a mistake. He loved Christmas especially, and loved bringing his wife and son presents as well as his nieces and nephews and other family members. He showed his affection by gift giving. At times he came up with some strange gifts, but they were always enjoyed and often caused a good laugh.
He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1997.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
Charles Frankie Emerson was born on December 8, 1943 in Creston, Iowa to Charles Edwin Emerson and Tiny Vida Emerson (Reekie). His friends knew him as ‘Doc’. He passed away from this world on May 17, 2022.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Frances Emerson and one son Charles Scott Emerson and partner John Williams IV of Las Vegas, Nevada, one sister Roberta Kay Bellman of Davie, Florida, nephew Bobbie Lightfoot, nephew Eddie Lightfoot, nephew Shane Webb, nephew Jerry Hood, niece Lena Hood, great nephew Frankie Lightfoot, great nieces Sara Akinduro, Beth Lightfoot, and Kayla Lizotte, and many, many friends including one special friend Karol Meoli.
He is preceded in death by his parents, niece Angie Lakers, half-brother Gary Hallett, and great niece Jennifer Lightfoot.
He worked his whole life in the construction and remodeling trade. He was best known for his talent of figuring out construction problems for the rental houses he and wife Mary owned. If the job required four screws, he would use six or eight. He built things to last. His one phobia was to have the correct tool for the job. ”Never Cut Corners”, and “Always Do Maintenance On Your Equipment” were his motos. He was always well prepared for whatever job.
He was drafted during the Vietnam War and chose to join the United States Marine Corps. During his basic training in San Diego, CA he was sent to the defense language institute at Monterey, CA and was taught the Vietnamese language. During his time in Vietnam in 1969, he was an interpreter and also served as radio man. He was wounded and received the Purple Heart. To this day he still has shrapnel in his right hand. He was extremely proud of his service to his country and being in the Marine Corps.
He loved the outdoors and did a lot of fishing and hunting. He and several friends made trips to Idaho and Colorado elk hunting and also Canada to hunt Moose at which they were successful in bringing home moose. He and friend Jim Lindsay joined forces to start Clinton Fur Company, which bought and sold all varieties of fur. He taught his son Scott how to skin raccoons, opossums, and others.
He loved gardening and often planted uncommon things such as peanuts, sunflowers, and tobacco besides traditional garden vegetables.
He was a man that never stopped learning and his knowledge was phenomenal. He never stopped to amaze his family with what he knew.
He was continually teaching his son Scott little “tricks of the trade” as he called them. He taught him about plumbing, electrical work and solving problems in repairs. . He also taught Scott how to use a wringer washing machine and make lye soap. He passed along his passion for hunting, fishing and trapping.
He was a simple man that enjoyed each day of his life and lived it to the fullest. He always believed in treating everyone fairly and giving everyone another chance if they made a mistake. He loved Christmas especially, and loved bringing his wife and son presents as well as his nieces and nephews and other family members. He showed his affection by gift giving. At times he came up with some strange gifts, but they were always enjoyed and often caused a good laugh.
He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1997.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
69th Annual Butler Saddle Club Rodeo
Mark your calendars' for the 69th Annual Butler Saddle Club Rodeo!
See you Father’s Day Weekend- June 17th, 18th & 19th!
See you Father’s Day Weekend- June 17th, 18th & 19th!
Obituary - Billy Ray Dawson
Bill was born September 11, 1932 at his parent's home near Roscoe, MO, a son of Espie Thomas and Lillian Gertrude (Smith) Dawson, the second born of seven brothers and sisters; Betty, Mary, Tom, Dolores, Burnis, and Carol. The Dawson family moved to Peculiar, MO when Bill was 11 years old and he was a graduate of Peculiar High School. He never had children of his own but all of his nieces and nephews were like his own kids. He loved them all.
Bill joined the Army on January 8, 1953 and served until April, 1955. He then became an active army reservist until his honorable discharge on January 14, 1961. During this time, Bill trained in chemical, biological and radiological warfare. He was married to Helen Lorine Lemon for four years, from May 26, 1962 until 1966. He worked for Bendix in Kansas City for a few years. Bill met Kenny Sharpton, and together they loved animals and raised various breeds of cats, show dogs chickens, and exotic birds through the years. He and his partner Kenny, lived in Ontario, California and showed many of their dogs and received top honors. They sold some of their dogs to famous Hollywood people for thousands of dollars. In 1975 they won top honors at the American Poultry Association Convention, for Champion Foul of a Black Sumatra Rooster.
While living in California, Bill worked at the Guaranteed Foods, Inc. warehouse, and received Employee of the Year in 1974. Bill and Kenny moved back to Missouri in the mid-1990's. They were together for over 40 years, and after Kenny passed away, Bill moved to Harrisonville to be closer to his family.
Bill had a massive stroke on March 18, 2014 and began therapy and stayed several weeks at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. He later was able to move home and live in his own apartment. After several months he decided to move to Golden Years in Harrisonville. He made many friends with the workers and was happy living there and with the all the care he was given. He never complained about anything and all our visits were always filled with talking about family and updating him on everything. He would say, with tears in his eyes, "I just don't understand this generation". He would always have his TV on Fox News and when Jeopardy came on at 3:00 p.m., he didn't like being disturbed.
He will be missed by many that truly loved him. Our fondest memories are from the last few years when we would bring him to the house for Thanksgiving and Christmas. He enjoyed sitting and watching the little kids play, always with a smile on his face. Sadly, when Covid hit, he was not able to join us for the holidays. He knew it was best for him to stay right where he was.
Always after visiting him, he would say, "Don't forget me. Come and see me".
Bill was preceded in death by his father, Espie, in 1985, a brother, Tom Dawson in 1989, his mother, Lillian in 1994, his brothers and sisters, Mary Zumwalt in 2015, Carol Jakubczak in 2016, Betty Hughes in 2018, Burins Dawson in 2019, and one nephew, Kevin Dawson in 2018. He is survived by a sister, Dolores Bassett, Lee's Summit, MO; six nieces, Regina, Phyllis, Tammy, Pam, Lynne, and Tanya; four nephews, Vincent, Espie, Steve, and Tom. He was a great, great-great, and great-great-great-uncle of too many to mention.
Obituary - Valerie D. Darapiza
Private family service will take place at a later date.
Valerie was born in Delano, California on April 11, 1954 to Thomas Darapiza and Betty Brogan. Valerie was one of nine children, Laddie, Ronald, Jeanne, Greg, Thomas, Lori, Barbara and Norma. In the early part of life, she worked as a bank teller for 15-20 years. After that she worked in numerous different jobs supporting her family.
Valerie raised two sons, Ciprano and Greg Montes. In life Valerie loved spending time with her family and friends, she also loved sewing.
Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Betty Darapiza; two brothers, Laddie and Ronald Darapiza; and sister, Jeanne Nool.
She is survived by her loving sons, Ciprano Montes and Greg Montes; brothers, Greg Darapiza (Mitzi), Thomas Darapiza; sisters, Lori Yap (Terry), Barbara Wade, Norma Pflum; sister in-law, Diane Darapiza; seven grandchildren, Mackenzie Montes (Sean), Malayna Montes, Kaylee Weil, Keliko Montes, Hailey West, Madison West, and Lilly West.
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO 816.322.5278
Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Betty Darapiza; two brothers, Laddie and Ronald Darapiza; and sister, Jeanne Nool.
She is survived by her loving sons, Ciprano Montes and Greg Montes; brothers, Greg Darapiza (Mitzi), Thomas Darapiza; sisters, Lori Yap (Terry), Barbara Wade, Norma Pflum; sister in-law, Diane Darapiza; seven grandchildren, Mackenzie Montes (Sean), Malayna Montes, Kaylee Weil, Keliko Montes, Hailey West, Madison West, and Lilly West.
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO 816.322.5278
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