Obituary - Brandy Lea Payne

Brandy Lea Payne was born Saturday, December 2, 1972, at Wetzel Hospital (Golden Valley Memorial Hospital) in Clinton, MO. After 49-years on earth, she went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.

She was raised by her Mother Gatha L. (Rusow) Roth and Father Everett J. Roth in Adrian, Missouri where she graduated from Adrian R3 High School in 1991. Growing up she was baptized into the Adrian Christian Church, was a member of the Willing Workers 4-H club, participated in band, and school sports. She attended College of the Ozarks and graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Investigations. She worked for Burns and McDonnell of Kansas City for 3 years before joining the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in 1999. During her almost 23 years at DEA, she was located in Denver, CO; Vancouver, Canada; Kabul, Afghanistan; and Omaha, NE.

Brandy was preceded in death by her father Everett J. Roth, step-brother Jesse L. Hess, and her grandparents.

She is survived by her mother Gatha L. Roth of Peculiar, MO, sister Shanda L. Meis, niece Noi M. Meis, and nephew Keagan J. Meis, all of Castle Rock CO, step-brother Anthony J. Roth and family of Osceola, MO, step-brother Bryan J. Roth and family of Rockville, MO, and step-sister Pamela J. Wharton and family.

Brandy enjoyed her work and taking care of people, traveling, and just enjoying life. She loved being with her nieces and nephews whenever possible. She loved the mountains for the views, and hiking, as well as many other reasons, but always wanted to be at the beach near the water when vacationing. She enjoyed new adventures such as working at the 2010 Winter Olympics, visiting Ireland and Scotland, taking cruises, and traveling through many US states. She had many adopted family members throughout her life, followed the Lord, and was extremely proud to be an American working for DEA.
Brandy will be missed every day and forever be in our hearts.

Services are pending and will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.

Reward offered for stolen campaign sign in Bates County

***** $500 REWARD *****

I am offering a $250.00 reward for information regarding one of my 4 X 8 campaign signs that was stolen from John Hill property located just south of Butler on I-49.

John Hill is also adding another $250.00 to the reward. The sign was stolen last night. A police report has been filed. If the sign is returned I will drop the charges.

Courtesy of Jami Page for Bates County Clerk 

Two seriously injured in Cass County motorcycle crash

On July 10th around 9:15 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies and several first responders were called out to a motorcycle accident on Route D at 315th Street in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 1999 Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by 60 year old Glen E. Daugherty of Cleveland, Missouri struck a deer in the roadway, overturned and slid off the roadway.

Mr. Daugherty along with a passenger on the motorcycle 52 year old Bridget G. Cox of Cleveland, Missouri both sustained serious injuries in this accident and both were transported by air ambulance to St. Luke's Hospital on the Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220367723

Nevada Police Department Incident Spotlight

*Incident Spotlight*

Nevada Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the contact the driver attempted to give false information to the officer about their identity. It was eventually discovered the subject had outstanding warrants. 

Once the true identity of the individual was found they were taken into custody. K-9 Edo was also deployed during this investigation and found suspected heroin.

 
An officer conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation. During the contact they discovered illegal narcotics.

During a midnight shift patrol an officer was conducting an investigation during a stop. It was discovered the subject was in possession of illegal narcotics.

 
Officers were dispatched to a location for an incident in progress. During the investigation officers located illegal drug paraphernalia.

 
Great work to these officers for helping keep our community safe.

Demolition Derby in Henry County July 16th

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Demolition Derby — July 16, 2022 6 pm
Adults $15
Children 5-10 $5
4 and Under FREE
credit/debit cards welcome

Clinton School High School hires new Head Girls Tennis Coach

The Clinton School District is happy to announce the selection of Sarah Armon as the new Head Girls Tennis Coach for Clinton High School.

For the past two years, Coach Armon has taught in the Social Studies department at Clinton High School, and has been the CHS boys and girls assistant tennis coach. Sarah also has previous experience coaching soccer, cross country and track.

In high school, Coach Armon was a multi-sport athlete, playing varsity tennis, soccer, running cross country, and was a member of the school’s swim team. Sarah began playing tennis at a young age and would play in tournaments in the summer in multiple cities.

 
Ms. Armon attended Colorado State University and has a degree in History and a Social Studies and Language Arts Concentration in Teaching degree. She is also attending Grand Canyon University to earn her Master’s in Educational Leadership degree.

 
In her free time, Coach Armon enjoys spending time with her children, boyfriend and pets. She loves being outdoors, when the weather permits, but also enjoys a good book or movie. Sarah is excited for the upcoming tennis season, “I am really looking forward to growing the tennis program and molding student-athletes that continue the love of tennis for a lifetime.”

 
“One area of focus that I really want to press on in the Activities Department this year is mental toughness and GRIT,” says Alex Johnson, Activities Director. “I bring this up because Coach Armon is someone who I know I will learn from this year in this area. Additionally, she knows the tennis girls very well and I’m confident her previous experience and personal connection with the program she is now entrusted to, will continue to grow an already strong culture.

 I’m excited to continue the work with Coach Armon and I’m grateful that we could hire from within the district for this position. Congratulations, coach!”

#CardinalPride

Obituary - Willis Jean Brown

Funeral services for Willis Jean Brown of Raytown, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation prior to services from 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to The Salvation Army. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Willis Jean Brown, age 83 of Raytown, Missouri died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Ignite Medical Resort Carondelet in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born June 9, 1939 to Thomas and Ollie Mae Scott Snead in Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Willis, one of seven children, grew up in Pleasant Hill, Missouri where she graduated from high school. She furthered her education and earned an LPN degree. Willis worked at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri and Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. On June 25, 1916 she was united in marriage to Carl William Brown and to this union, two sons were born. Willis was a member of the Christ Refuge Community Church in Belton, Missouri.

Willis was loving, kind, curious, a bit stubborn . . . and free spirited! Her pastimes and enjoyments included reading romance novels, making pottery, watching Hallmark movies, traveling and vacationing. She was happiest spending with her family.

Willis is survived by her son, William Jennings Brown of Raytown, Missouri; a granddaughter, Cilifia Brown of Raytown, Missouri; and a great-granddaughter, Akayla Nichols of Raytown, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl William Brown; son, Troy Brown; three brothers, Roy Snead, Winford Snead and Wayman Snead; four sisters, Cecilia Franklin, Leota Armstrong, Marquise Guest and DeEtta Gant; and a cousin, Juanita Edwards.

Fatality ATV accident in St. Clair County

On July 10th around 10:00 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a ATV accident on CR 151 around 3 miles west of Osceola, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2018 Polaris Sportsman ATV driven by 48 year old John B. Tadlock of Osceola, Missouri lost control on a curve and overturned.

Mr. Tadlock was pronounced dead and his body was transported to the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola.

This is Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 56th Fatality of the year 2022.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220367794