Obituary - Robert Ray Clutter

Robert “Bob” Ray Clutter, age 88, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Crossroads United Methodist Church, 515 Markey Pkwy, Belton, Missouri 64012. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Bob will then be laid to rest at Belton Cemetery.

Bob was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 23, 1934 to Kesler Ray Clutter and Violet Mae (Stackhouse) Clutter. After graduating high school Bob furthered his education briefly. He spent his life as a farmer by trade, however Bob was also a machine engineer and welder. 

He founded Clutter Chimney Service which is owned now by a grandson. In life he was a man of Methodist faith, most recently attending Crossroads United Methodist Church in Belton, Missouri. Bob loved to be on his motorcycle, was a member of Retreads Motorcycle Club and H.O.G. Club. He also loved spending time on his pontoon with his family and grandkids.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Kesler and Violet Clutter; sister, Dorothy Sheeley; and niece, Glenda Gutheridge.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Nancy Clutter of seventy-one years; daughter, Sandy Clutter; two sons, Timothy Clutter (Becky) and Duce Clutter (Doris); sister, Dorine McCarty; nine grandchildren, Ryan Clutter (Nikki), Scott Clutter (Corena), Jaimi Shields (Ryan), James Clutter, Cathy Clutter, Briley Giamalva, Danny Clutter, Jessica Chai (Aaron), and Janell Huff; twenty-eight great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be given in Bob’s name to the Crossroads United Methodist Church as addressed above.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Serious motorcycle crash today in Benton County

On January 1st around 12:30 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Benton County along with Benton County Sheriff's responded to a motorcycle accident on Route U just north of Van Holten Road in rural Benton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2002 Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by 52 year old Joseph D. Foster of Warsaw, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned.

A passenger on the motorcycle 45 year old Christina K. Ballew of Warsaw, Missouri sustained serious injuries and she was transported to Bothwell Regional Medical Center for treatment. 

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230000825

Heavy rainfall and flooding potential tomorrow

A strong storm system will move into the area Monday into Monday night and will bring showers and thunderstorms to the area, along with the potential of heavy rain and flooding over south central Missouri. #mowx #kswx

House fire just west of Virginia

The Butler Fire Department along with the Adrian Fire Department and Rich Hill Fire Department and the Bates County Sheriff's Office is on scene of a house fire at a address of 8284 NW State Route 52 Highway just west of Virginia.

The house is said to be fully engulfed with flames at this time. No one is said to be injured and we will update when we know more.

Obituary - Edward Dale Parks

Edward Dale Parks of Urich, MO went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2022 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab surrounded by his family. He was 88 years old.

Known to many from his youth as “Rose,” Dale was born in Leeton, MO and was raised and lived the vast majority of his life on the family farm in Henry County, MO. 

He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Ballard, MO. 

His favorite pastime was telling stories. When he wasn’t telling stories about his time in the military, he could be found sitting on his tractor in the field, sitting in his easy chair in the house, or sitting in pretty much any place where there was coffee and conversation. Dale also loved spending time with his family and grandkids on the family farm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosco and Ninnie (Whitaker) Parks, three siblings (Gilbert Lee Parks, Louise Johnson, and Charlene Wetzel), and his wife of nearly 60 years, Bettie Lois (Campbell) Parks. He is survived by two sons: Brian (Eileen) Parks of Urich, MO and Randy Parks of Clinton, MO; one daughter, Jenifer (Kevin) Anderson of Lowry City, MO; five grandchildren (or “little rascals”): Leslie Neal, Michael Urton, Brooke (Travis) Shepherd, Matthew (Amelia) Parks and Brandon Parks, and ten great-grandchildren: Lexi Judy; Josie, Priscilla, Clara, Solomon and Bliss Parks; Lillian, Evalynn and Guy Shepherd; and Axel Parks; and many other extended family members and friends.

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

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, January 2, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, MO. Military honors with the Clinton VFW Post 1894 will be at 7:00 PM with a memorial service to follow. Memorial contributions can be made to the Warrensburg MO Veterans Home-Canteen and can be left in care of the funeral home.

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

Obituary - Judy Karen Andersen

Judy Karen Andersen, 75, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, while being cared for by her three loving sisters and cousin. 

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with the visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. 

Memorial contributions may be made to One Community Hospice, 14700 E 42nd St S, Independence, MO 64055.

Judy was born on May 15, 1947 to Gerald and Geneva (Fletcher) Andersen in Gassville, AR. She graduated from Harrisonville High School with the Class of 1965 and went on to attend cosmetology school, obtaining her cosmetologist license. 

She spent many years being a cosmetologist and the "family" stylist, but also worked for Arrow Fork Lift in Kansas City, MO as part of their sales team. Although, her favorite profession was that of Aunt, insisting pretty much everyone who met her call her Aunt Judy. She was a very colorful person by nature, although getting her to say her favorite color was purple wasn't always the easiest task. 

Her collection of owls grew to a size that cannot be counted easily and she enjoyed being a member of the Worship Center in Harrisonville, MO. Judy would have said that her absolute favorite pastime was that spent with her family, treating most of her nieces and nephews as they were her own children, and then the great-nieces and nephews, although her love and compassion for kids could extend to someone she randomly met as well. She will always be remembered and loved for her caring and bright personality.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Geneva. She is survived by her sisters: Pam (Wayne) Rieschel of Buffalo, MO; Gerri Melichar of Lee's Summit, MO; and Patricia Leach of Harrisonville, MO; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends.

Update: Alabama man arrested after wild pursuit with police

On the morning of December 31st the Bates County Sheriff's Office along with Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers, the Adrian Police Department, Cass County Sheriff's Deputies and the Henry County Sheriff's Office were involved in a pursuit with a lifted black dodge pick up truck. The pursuit spanned the area south of Archie and entered Cass County then returned back to Bates County.

The pursuit continued through Bates County and into Henry County around rural Ballard area. The pursuit ended with two separate single car accidents with the patrol vehicles causing injuries to the police officers.

The suspect vehicle continued to flee from the scene. Multiple reports continue to come in about locations of this vehicle currently speeding down multiple gravel roads.

The suspect was apprehended by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The vehicle was traveling at slower speeds and came to a stop when it apparently ran out of gas.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as 23 year old Kyler C. Greeson of Russellville, Alabama.

We would like to thank all of those citizens who worked with law enforcement to give continued information about the last known location of the suspect vehicle.

 
We would like to thank all of those who have reached out and offered prayers and support to the injured Deputies and Officer.

 
This is a reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officers across this country face everyday in the line of duty. They continue to perform these dangerous duties daily at personal risk of injury or death to continue to fight career criminals and to do their part to make our communities safe. We welcome continued prayers for all our law enforcement in Bates County an across the country.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220682470

View arrest report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I459025A

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.

Rockville man arrested in Cass County

On January 1st around 3:30 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County arrested 29 year old Trent A. Lewis of Rockville, Missouri.

Mr. Lewis was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Fail to yield to an emergency vehicle 3.) Speeding.

Trent A. Lewis was booked into the Cass County Jail in Harrisonville and he was later cited with tickets and released.

View arrest report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I459110A

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.