A few strong storms possible Friday

A few strong storms are possible tomorrow as a strong cold front moves through the area. Locally heavy rainfall is also a threat, though the dry conditions as of late should limit flooding potential.

Obituary - Daisy Ritchie

Daisy Ritchie, age 97, formerly of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Windsor Estates in St. Charles, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Clinton, Missouri with visitation starting at 1:00 PM prior to the service also at the church. 

Burial to follow in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. Memorial donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Clinton, MO Building Fund and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Daisy was born in Walker Missouri in September of 1925. Daisy had several accomplishments in her life from School Teacher, Bank Teller, Social Worker and first and foremost wife to her late husband William L Ritchie and mother. Daisy had a passion to help others and serve God, she loved singing in the choir and also played the piano and organ in churches where Bill Pastored.

Daisy was a member of the First Baptist Church Clinton, MO and volunteered in the Church Office after she retired. Daisy Loved her Church Family.

Daisy is survived by her 2 daughters Mary Stephens and Karen Ritchie. Two Grandchildren, Jessica Hensley and Ashley Jones, 2 Great Grandchildren, Grant Jones and Alexander Jones.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Come out and support the Bears tonight

Come catch the Butler JH girls basketball team tonight at 7:00 p.m. as they play Metro Academy in the championship game of the tournament here in Butler!

You can also check out the boys as they play Adrian in the new auxiliary gym at the same time!

Obituary - Dixie L. Kirk

Dixie Lou Kirk, 91, Raymore, Missouri, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at Lenoir Woods in Columbia, Missouri. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 7, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association.

Dixie was born December 21, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of Charles Sylvester and Opal Adaline (Wagner) Atkinson. She attended Bills Rural School #90 from 1937 to 1944 and was a 1948 graduate of Harrisonville High School. She was united in marriage to Bill Henry Kirk on January 21, 1965 at the United Methodist Church in Peculiar. Dixie had lived in Peculiar and Raytown, MO before moving to Raymore in 1974.

Dixie had her Bachelor of Science from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO and had worked towards her Master’s Degree in Education, and taught at the Elementary School in Peculiar, retiring in 1995. She was a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association, and was involved in the PTA, 4H, and girl scouts, while her daughters were growing up. She was a Master China Painter, a member of the Belton Belles, and a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Raymore.

Dixie and Bill loved to travel, had been to Europe, and had driven their RV all over the United States. She loved working in the garden, raising flowers, especially roses, playing the guitar and sewing for the family.

Dixie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill, on October 29, 2012; and a sister, Charlene. She is survived by her daughters: Linda Dean, and husband Dick, of Raymore; and Kimberly Alexander and husband, Scott, of Columbia, MO; two sisters: Marie Fisher of Raymore; and Louise Oringderff of Columbia, MO; four grandchildren: Brian (Lorena) Dean, Greg (Jen) Dean, Jessica Alexander, and Samantha Alexander; and two great-grandchildren, Mia and Linden.

Man arrested after police pursuit

On November 2, 2022 Holden Police Officer/CRT member was involved in a vehicle pursuit that led outside the city limits of Holden.

 
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Members of the Johnson County Crime Resolution Team (CRT) and the Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted in the pursuit. The pursuit continued in the western side of Johnson County, before returning to Holden.

 
The suspect, Daniel Caswell, 27 years of age from Pleasant Hill, Missouri was taken into custody at a residence in the 900 block of South Lexington, Holden.

 
Caswell was transported to the Johnson County jail pending formal charges and held on the following warrants:

-Cass County felony property damage and probation violation for possession of controlled substance
-Higginsville Odessa PD several traffic violations warrants
-Jackson co felony unlawful use of weapon
-Lafayette probation violation possession and domestic assault felony x2
-Pleasant Hill numerous ordinance violations warrants
7 – felonies and numerous misdemeanors

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.

Ellett Memorial Hospital November Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Heather Payton, November Employee of the Month! Heather has been with the EMH family since December 2014 and is currently managing the HR department. 

She is willing to help other departments when they are short on help, steps up to do things to help make people's jobs easier for them.

She does her best to make people feel like a member of the Ellett Family. Heather is always friendly to everyone and enjoys her workday. She is understanding of other's feelings & needs and can make the best out of a difficult situation.

We are blessed to have Heather and her awesome personality! Congrats again Heather!!!

Obituary - Jean Christopher

Funeral services for Jean Christopher of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, November 4 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Contributions to American Cancer Society. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Carol Jean Christopher, age 81 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, October 31, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born September 7, 1941 to Ellis Leroy and Virginia Fern Bitner McElwain in Butler, Missouri.

Jean is survived by her husband, Joe Christopher of Butler, Missouri; a son, Chad Christopher of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Debbie Cole (Don) of Butler, Missouri and Darcie Anderson (Bob Beilfuss) of Overland Park, Kansas; three brothers, Glen McElwain (Linda), Vern McElwain (Barbara) and Bill McElwain (Sharon) all of Butler, Missouri; a sister, Connie Eidson (Danny) of Urich, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Gillis, Hilari, Bethanie, Gabby, Kristopher, Zach, Lacy, Melanie and Ryan; and two great-grandchildren, Kimbry and Easton. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, DeAnn Craft.

Hay fire in rural Clinton

Yesterday afternoon the Tightwad Fire Protection District toned out for mutual aide for Clinton Fire Department on a hay fire. 

Approximately 60-100 bales were burned. We provided water back up. 

We had 2 tankers and 4 fire fighters on the scene. Along with Clinton’s two trucks and 4 firefighters.

-Photos Courtesy of the Tightwad Fire Protection District