The house was deemed a total loss. No injuries were reported.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Vernon County home destroyed by fire
Obituary - Gerald Bye
Funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday January 6, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with cremation to follow.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM prior to the service. A private family inurnment at graveside will be at a later date. Funeral services will be livestreamed on the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home Facebook page.
Gerald Duane Bye “Jerry” was born on August 6, 1944 in Northwood, North Dakota to Harold and Laverne Bye.
Gerald started teaching music in 1976 at Lakeland Consolidated School District in Missouri. He also proudly drove the school bus as well as doing repairs and maintenance. He had a long and successful career as a teacher taking many vocal groups to state contests. He put on great vocal concerts every year and was always proud of his students. He taught in Belfry, Montana from 1990-2000 and later at McClusky, North Dakota from 2000-2007 he later moved back home to Lowry City in 2015 to be closer to his family.
Jerry was always active, working summer jobs, working on cars and around the house. He loved fishing. In the 80’s he started going to Montana every year to fish with is good friend Glen Sell, eventually guiding some fly fishing groups as well. He also loved trout fishing at Bennet Springs and bass fishing on the Truman Lake. Jerry loved his kids and would do anything he could to help them.
Gerald is survived by his wife Susan Bye of the home, his three children; Mark Timothy Bye, Cresinda Beth Michael, Mindy Jo Davis and two stepchildren; Edward and Joanne, 11 grandchildren; Danielle, Devin, Kristin, Leah, Kim, Jordan, Dalton, Hunter, Makayla, Dilia and Kyle, 4 great grandchildren; Aislyn, Peyton, Taylor and Karsyn.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri
Gerald Duane Bye “Jerry” was born on August 6, 1944 in Northwood, North Dakota to Harold and Laverne Bye.
Gerald started teaching music in 1976 at Lakeland Consolidated School District in Missouri. He also proudly drove the school bus as well as doing repairs and maintenance. He had a long and successful career as a teacher taking many vocal groups to state contests. He put on great vocal concerts every year and was always proud of his students. He taught in Belfry, Montana from 1990-2000 and later at McClusky, North Dakota from 2000-2007 he later moved back home to Lowry City in 2015 to be closer to his family.
Jerry was always active, working summer jobs, working on cars and around the house. He loved fishing. In the 80’s he started going to Montana every year to fish with is good friend Glen Sell, eventually guiding some fly fishing groups as well. He also loved trout fishing at Bennet Springs and bass fishing on the Truman Lake. Jerry loved his kids and would do anything he could to help them.
Gerald is survived by his wife Susan Bye of the home, his three children; Mark Timothy Bye, Cresinda Beth Michael, Mindy Jo Davis and two stepchildren; Edward and Joanne, 11 grandchildren; Danielle, Devin, Kristin, Leah, Kim, Jordan, Dalton, Hunter, Makayla, Dilia and Kyle, 4 great grandchildren; Aislyn, Peyton, Taylor and Karsyn.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri
Temperatures will continue to slowly fall
Temperatures will continue to slowly fall this afternoon and evening, dropping into the mid-upper 20s by early Wed AM. While the next few days will be cooler, we will still be near normal for early Jan.
Update: Shooting Investigation in Miami County Kansas
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When emergency personnel arrived on scene the began to provide medical treatment to the victim. Miami County EMS transported the victim, an adult female in her 40's to a local area hospital with life threatening injuries.
While on scene, Detectives were able to identify a suspect, John Raymond Gray,36, of Grandview, Missouri. Detectives contacted the Grandview Police Department to assist with locating Gray.
Gray's vehicle was located in his driveway. Contact was attempted at the residence by the Grandview Police Department but was unsuccessful.
While on scene, Detectives were able to identify a suspect, John Raymond Gray,36, of Grandview, Missouri. Detectives contacted the Grandview Police Department to assist with locating Gray.
Gray's vehicle was located in his driveway. Contact was attempted at the residence by the Grandview Police Department but was unsuccessful.
A warrant was obtained for Gray's pickup truck, a white Ram 1500, which is believed to be the scene of the shooting. The vehicle is believed to have been in Miami County at the time of the shooting. The vehicle was transported to the crime ab for processing.
On January 3, 2023, Detective received a phone call from Grandview Police department advising Gray was located inside his residence, deceased with an apparent self inflicted gun shot wound.
Through the investigation, it was learned that Gray and the victim left the residence in Grandview Missouri on 1/1/23, then drove to Miami County where the shooting occurred. Gray then drove to the area of 299th Street and Somerset Road where he removed the victim from the vehicle, before returning to his residence in Grandview.
The victim remains in critical condition at a local are hospital.
On January 3, 2023, Detective received a phone call from Grandview Police department advising Gray was located inside his residence, deceased with an apparent self inflicted gun shot wound.
Through the investigation, it was learned that Gray and the victim left the residence in Grandview Missouri on 1/1/23, then drove to Miami County where the shooting occurred. Gray then drove to the area of 299th Street and Somerset Road where he removed the victim from the vehicle, before returning to his residence in Grandview.
The victim remains in critical condition at a local are hospital.
Obituary - Eric Henry Collins
He would grow up between Wichita, Kansas and Missouri and moved to his home in Cole Camp, Missouri in 2018.
Eric was united in marriage to his wife, Carolyn, on May 6, 2021 at the Drake Harbor in Warsaw.
He was employed at Tyson Foods in Sedalia, Missouri. In in spare time, he would enjoy fishing for anything that was biting, especially the crappie, camping and league bowling at Jester’s near Warsaw.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, of the home, his father, Elwood, of Wichita, Kansas, his mother, Theresa, of Cole Camp, Missouri, two sons, Lucas and Cordyn, two sisters, Monica DeWitt, of Texas and Jana Hilton, of Warsaw, Missouri, other relatives and friends.
There will be a private family service held at a later date.
Kansas runaway found in trunk of stolen car – Pittsburg teen arrested
On Wednesday, December 28, 2022, the Pittsburg Police Department received information from the Fort Scott, Kansas, Police Department, regarding a 14-year-old female runaway, who was likely in the company of Rylie Timko, possibly being in the area. The 14-year-old runaway and Rylie Timko were reportedly involved in a dating relationship with each other.
On Saturday morning, December 31, 2022, at approximately 9:30 AM, law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department were checking a vehicle, which matched the description of Mrs. Timko’s missing vehicle, in the 400 block of E. 27th St. While checking this vehicle, which was determined to be Mrs. Timko’s missing vehicle, officers located the 14-year-old runaway hiding in the trunk of the vehicle.
The runaway was taken into custody without incident and was transported to the police station for processing with juvenile intake. Mrs. Timko’s vehicle was returned to her.
On Monday morning, January 2, 2023, at approximately 11:05 AM, Rylie Timko was located at his mother’s residence on E. Carlton St. and was taken into custody without incident.
Mr. Timko was arrested for felony Contributing to a Child’s Misconduct or Deprivation, and was transported to the jail at the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for booking. He is currently being held without bond.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this incident, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or at our tip line, 620-231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this incident, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or at our tip line, 620-231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.
Released by Maj. B. Henderson
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.
Obituary - Shirley Anne Boucher
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM.
Inurnment will follow at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian Optimist Club.
Shirley was born February 14, 1947 in Harrisonville, Missouri, a daughter of Morris Sid and Virginia May (Adams) Atkinson. She lived in Harrisonville and Archie most of her life, except for a few years when they lived in Kansas City so her dad could be closer to work.
Shirley was born February 14, 1947 in Harrisonville, Missouri, a daughter of Morris Sid and Virginia May (Adams) Atkinson. She lived in Harrisonville and Archie most of her life, except for a few years when they lived in Kansas City so her dad could be closer to work.
Shirley was a 1965 graduate of Paseo High School in Kansas City. She was united in marriage to Dennis Earl Boucher on May 14, 1966 at the Everett, Missouri Community Church, the same church where she was saved and baptized. Shirley was always active, and besides being a mother and homemaker, she had worked at the Harrisonville Ben Franklin Store, the Onion Ring Factory in Archie, Bass Busters in Amsterdam, MO, and Creative Home Collections in Raymore, MO.
Shirley enjoyed bowling at Adrian and Harrisonville, she played in two leagues and traveled to 23 states to play in bowling tournaments. She was a very active crocheter and made many blankets for Project Linus, she loved sewing, cake decorating, craft shows, lake trips with the family, bingo, her Kindle, playing cards, and reading. She was a charter member of the Archie Optimist Club.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister; her brother, Lyle Atkinson; a grandson, Michael Staudinger; and a son-in-law, Jimmy Jacks. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Boucher, Archie, MO; two daughters: Lisa Jacks, Archie, MO; and Denise Staudinger, Belton, MO; a son, Doug Boucher, Archie, MO; four grandsons: Ryan Jacks (Brittany), Archie, MO; Austin Jacks (Carsyn), St. Joseph, MO; Zane Jacks, Harrisonville, MO; and Sean Staudinger, Belton, MO; and many other relatives and friends.
Shirley enjoyed bowling at Adrian and Harrisonville, she played in two leagues and traveled to 23 states to play in bowling tournaments. She was a very active crocheter and made many blankets for Project Linus, she loved sewing, cake decorating, craft shows, lake trips with the family, bingo, her Kindle, playing cards, and reading. She was a charter member of the Archie Optimist Club.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister; her brother, Lyle Atkinson; a grandson, Michael Staudinger; and a son-in-law, Jimmy Jacks. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Boucher, Archie, MO; two daughters: Lisa Jacks, Archie, MO; and Denise Staudinger, Belton, MO; a son, Doug Boucher, Archie, MO; four grandsons: Ryan Jacks (Brittany), Archie, MO; Austin Jacks (Carsyn), St. Joseph, MO; Zane Jacks, Harrisonville, MO; and Sean Staudinger, Belton, MO; and many other relatives and friends.
Ballard RII School District will be accepting bids for mowing and grounds care for the upcoming 2023
The Ballard RII School District will be accepting bids for mowing and grounds care for the upcoming 2023 mowing season.
Bids should cover 10247 NE St Rt. 18 Butler, MO 64730. Bids should include all grounds, trimming, and maintenance of the septic area.
Bids will be accepted through noon on January 31, 2023. Bids should be turned into the Superintendent's office located on the south side of the building, west end entrance.
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