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Obituary - Cole William Bott

Cole William Bott, age 23, passed away unexpectantly at home on June 29th. He was born in Kansas City, MO.

Cole grew up in Blue Springs, MO and graduated from Blue Springs High School in 2017. Cole was a charming young man with a very witty sense of humor. 

His big, bright blue eyes lit up his face and he always had a smile (unless he was fed up with too many picture requests.) He loved his family and friends fiercely and was a lover of all animals. All that knew Cole loved him and appreciated his unique personality and his ability to confidently walk to the beat of his own drum. 

Cole became a music enthusiast at a very young age and started creating his own beats, which then evolved into mixing, producing and collaborating with people from all over the world. His passion and talent led him to a school for Audio Engineering, where he’d planned on starting this fall. His goal was to have his own recording studio.

Cole was also an early adopter of cryptocurrency and had spent time learning everything he could about the technology.

Cole embraced his Polish heritage and had begun learning the language in hopes of traveling there in the near future. He enjoyed the countless pierogi parties with family and friends and learning how to make them was a right of passage.

At age four, Cole was diagnosed with high-functioning autism. As he matured he understood that this was a blessing, not a curse and he made the most of who he was and didn’t dwell on being different. At age 16 he was diagnosed with epilepsy, and despite the challenges he embraced every day and lived life to its fullest.

Cole was proceeded in death by his maternal grandparents Clyde W. Flanders and Rita Flanders. Cole is survived by his loving parents, Chuck Bott and Theresa Flanders, his brother Joshua Cross (Keiva) and their children Julia, Kylie and Sam, his sister Amanda Bott (Jordan Newlon) and their children Jordan and Ema, and his paternal grandparents, Barbara Edwards and Charles and Christina Bott. In addition he leaves behind:Uncles Dan, Steve and David Flanders; James Bott (Jeanette); Sean Lynch; John, Paul, Pete and the late Edward (Kim) Andrulewicz

Aunts Diane Williamson (Mike); Cathi Christina (Lee); Maryann Price (Pat); Rosemary (Pat), and Shannon Lynch; Louise Miller (Ron), Nancy Trosper and Mary Kerschner.

Cousins Joshua (Andrea) and their children Jude and Lucy; Hayden and Gibson Bott, Connor and Logan Price, Cooper Waters, Levi, Tinara and Presley Lynch; Blake Kerschner, Anthony and Jeremy Armstrong, Jake Flanders (and children Alexia, Judd and Jace); Sean Williamson (Gaillynn) and children Tyler, Treven and Taylor; Kristy Martinez and children Alyssa and Gabriel; Jennifer Williamson and children Alysiana, Keva, Kristy and Johnice; Lori Comacho (the late Arnulfo) and son Austen Payne (Chelsea) and their children Houston, Brayleigh, and Londyn; and her son Anthony Franco (Kaitla) and their children Emberly and Brylie.

Services will be held at United Hope Methodist Church located at 525 Hunter Lane, Lone Jack, MO 64070 on July 9th, 2022. Visitation begins at 11:00 a.m. and services begin at noon. Any floral deliveries may be delivered to the church Friday 9:00 – 2:00. Or, in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri & Kansas https://efmk.org

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Semi truck rollover accident in Vernon County

On July 5th around 7:30 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle semi truck rollover accident on Route T around 5 miles west of Deerfield.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2005 International Tractor Trailer driven by 23 year Derrick C. Simpson of Deepwater, Missouri turned on from Route T from US 54 Highway and overturned.

Mr. Simpson sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The semi truck was totaled and towed from the scene of this crash by Garwood's Wrecker Service of Nevada.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220356363

Way to go ladies!

The Appleton City Junior Girls Softball Team had an undefeated season and placed 1st in their tournament! Congratulations to these 8 girls on another great season!

Great work Lila, Kaylee, Chelby, Avery, LeeAnna, Grace, Olivia, and Laryn, we are all so proud of you!

MSHP Reports Six Traffic Fatalities, No Boating Fatalities, & One Drowning Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following 2022 July Fourth holiday statistics for the counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, July 1, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 4, 2022:
2022 July Fourth Holiday Traffic Statistics

Troopers worked 285 traffic crashes, which included 107 injuries and all six fatalities. Troopers also made 141 DWI arrests and 82 drug arrests over the holiday weekend.

2022 July Fourth Holiday Boating Statistics

Troopers worked 11 boating crashes, which included five injuries and zero fatalities. Troopers made 13 BWI arrests and 18 drug arrests. One person drowned over the holiday weekend.

On July 4, 2022, Uriel P. Ramirez, 25, of Collinsville, IL, drowned after he jumped off a bluff into the Meramec River in Meramec State Park downstream of the state park’s boat ramp. Missouri Baptist Sullivan Emergency Medical Services personnel pronounced Ramirez dead at the scene. Missouri Park Rangers A. Carson and E. Ferrel and the Sullivan, MO, Fire Department assisted.

Three traffic fatalities occurred in the Troop D, Springfield, MO, area; two traffic fatalities occurred in the Troop C, Weldon Spring, MO, area; and one traffic fatality occurred in the Troop E, Poplar Bluff area. Troopers worked all six traffic fatalities.

Three traffic fatalities occurred on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Jack K. Meese, 48, of New Madrid, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving ran off the roadway, struck a tree, overturned, and caught fire. Meese was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in Bollinger County on Missouri Highway P west of Arab, MO. Bollinger County Deputy Coroner Lee Gilliam pronounced Meese dead at the scene.

Wayne E. Sprenkle, 57, of Jasper, MO, died when the motorcycle he was operating swerved to avoid an item in the roadway. He lost control of the motorcycle and it overturned. Sprenkle was ejected. Both the motorcycle and Sprenkle skidded across the center of the roadway and came to rest in the passing lane. Sprenkle was not wearing a helmet. The crash occurred in Barton County on Interstate 49 south of Sheldon, MO. Dr. Clinton Loy from Cox Hospital pronounced Sprenkle dead at the scene.

Brian A. Bradley, 51, of Diamond, MO, died when the UTV he was operating traveled off the right side of the roadway, he overcorrected, and the vehicle overturned. Bradley was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in Newton County on Elder Road west of Diamond, MO. Newton County Deputy Coroner Brian Artherton pronounced Bradley dead at the scene.

One traffic fatality occurred on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Kailey R. Spencer, 33, of Troy, MO, died when she was struck by a vehicle. The crash occurred in Lincoln County on Missouri Highway 47 east of Brushy Ridge Lane. Lincoln County Ambulance District personnel pronounced Spencer dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle that struck Spencer was not injured. It is unknown whether or not he was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

Two traffic fatalities occurred on Monday, July 4, 2022. Bruce D. Dodge, 60, of Wyandotte, OK, died when the motorcycle he was operating struck the rear of a vehicle. Dodge was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in Newton County on Missouri Highway 43 at Missouri Route U in Seneca, MO. Newton County Coroner Jerry Deems pronounced Dodge dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle Dodge’s motorcycle struck was not injured in the crash. He was wearing a seat belt.

Scott J. Drennen, 29, died when a vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway onto the shoulder and struck Drennen, who was walking. The crash occurred in St. Louis County on the ramp from southbound Interstate 55 to Interstate 270. Mehlville, MO, Fire Protection District Ambulance personnel pronounced Drennen dead at the scene of the crash. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. St. Louis County officers assisted at the scene.

[The 2021 July Fourth holiday counting period began at 6 p.m., Friday, July 2, and ended at 11:59 p.m., Sunday, July 4, 2021. During the 2021 counting period, seven people were killed and 532 injured statewide in Missouri over the holiday in 1,139 traffic crashes. Troopers arrested 80 people for driving while intoxicated last year. Over the 2021 July Fourth holiday, there were 12 boating crashes, which included eight injuries and one fatality. One person drowned during last year's holiday. Troopers made nine boating while intoxicated arrests during the 2021 counting period.]

NOTE: The fatality statistics in this news release could change if late deaths occur, if other departments report fatalities after this news release was sent out, or if a fatality is determined to be caused by a medical condition rather than a traffic/boating/drowning incident.

Molendorp disburses over $800,000 in June collections

July 5, 2022 (Harrisonville) Cass County Collector of Revenue Chris Molendorp has released June 2022, property tax disbursement figures for Cass County’s local political subdivisions.

Molendorp disbursed $828,873.42 to 52 separate local political subdivisions and the State of Missouri.

Cass County’s public-school districts were the largest recipients with total disbursements of $500,084.81. Of those districts, Belton #124 received $123,897.59; Raymore-Peculiar R-2 received $119,971.43; and Harrisonville R-9 received $90,785.86.

The second largest recipients were Cass County’s cities and villages. In total, Molendorp disbursed $83,861.72 in this category with the City of Belton receiving the most at $35,670.86. The City of Raymore received $16,385.87 and the City of Pleasant Hill was third, receiving $10,421.75.

Cass County’s 14 fire and ambulance districts were the third largest recipients by category at $60,012.46. The South Metropolitan Fire and Ambulance District were the largest recipients in this category, receiving $23,229.83. Pleasant Hill Fire received $10,255.35. West Peculiar Fire and Ambulance received $8,768.42.

The full disbursement report may be viewed at: https://www.casscounty.com/DocumentCenter/View/2043/Collectors-Monthly-Disbursements.

Collector Chris Molendorp may be reached at (816) 380-8377 or collector@casscounty.com.

Structure fire early this morning in Butler

On Tuesday, July 5th at 1:46 a.m. the Butler Fire Department was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Country Club Terrace for a report of a structure fire. 

Upon arrival fire was found on the exterior wall of the garage. The fire was extinguished with damage only to the exterior of the residence.

Cause of the fire appeared to be accidental and fireworks related. Units were released from the scene at 02:32 a.m.

Assistance was given by Adrian Fire, Butler Police, Bates County Sheriff’s Department and Bates County EMS. All occupants were out of the residence upon arrival. There were no injuries.

Butler man charged after shooting on Saturday Night

On July 2nd around 5:30 p.m. the Butler Police Department along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a report of a shooting at 301 E. Pleasant Street in Butler.

When officers arrived on scene they made contact with a male party who had been shot in the arm with a 20 Gauge Shotgun loaded with bird shot. 

The resident of the home who was identified as 48 year old Michael G. Barr was taken into custody without any incident.

Mr. Barr is being held on a $100,000 cash only bond for 1st Degree Assault with more charges pending at this time.

The person who was shot was identified as Russell Morris of Butler and he was treated at the scene of this shooting and was released.

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.