Obituary - Ruth Mae McKee

Ruth Mae McKee, 92, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her home on the Roving Ridges Farm. Funeral services will be held 3:00pm Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. The family will receive friends 2:00-3:00pm Saturday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Freeman Baptist Church.

Ruth was born May 30, 1930 in Freeman, MO, a daughter of James Edward and Gladys Bell (Smith) Brewster. She was raised in Freeman and was a graduate of Freeman High School. Ruth attended college in Warrensburg, MO for two years, received her teaching certificate, and then taught school at Rocky Point Rural School # 82, north of Everett, MO from 1948-1951.

Ruth was united in marriage to Eugene David “Eaf” McKee April 1, 1951 at the Freeman, MO Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Joe Brewster. They made their home in Greenwood and Peculiar before moving to the Roving Ridges Farm, west of Harrisonville. Ruth loved working on the farm and was a member of the Freeman Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Eugene, a son, David McKee, and a brother, Robert Brewster. Ruth is survived by a daughter, Debbie Walker and husband John, Overland Park, KS; her twin sister, Ruby Jaynes, Harrisonville; a daughter-in-law, LeeAnn McKee, Harrisonville; three grandchildren, Katie Halter and husband Ryan, Overland Park, KS, Daniel McKee, Harrisonville, Tara McKee, Raymore, MO, and one great-grandson, Beckham Halter. Many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Obituary - John Peter Hake

John Peter Hake
March 28, 1956 - February 1, 2023
Age: 66 Years,10 Months, 4 Days

A GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be held at St. Ludger’s Cemetery in Germantown, Missouri on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Fr. Jason Koch will officiate the service.

MILITARY GRAVESIDE PRESENTATION will be done by Montrose VFW #8820 and the Missouri Honor Guard - Army INTERMENT will also occur at St. Ludger’s Cemetery in Germantown, Missouri. MEMORIAL donations may be made to St. Ludger’s Historical Trust.

John Peter Hake, 66, from Lee’s Summit, Missouri entered the loving arms of our heavenly father on February 1, 2023. John was born on March 28, 1956, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Clem and Lucy (Puthoff) Hake.

He was an avid fisherman, hunter and loved riding his Harley.

John proudly served in the United States Army from 1974 to 1977 at Fort Leavenworth, Fort Riley, and Korea. John retired as a graphic designer from Banta Corporation. He also retired from the Lee’s Summit school district as a bus driver.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Clem, and Lucy Hake.

He is survived by his sister Jeannette Dennison (Rick); Sister Gina Hake; Brother Bill Hake; Nephew Tony Hake, and Niece Jenni Nelson and her children; Piper, Lani and Jace.

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Pittsburg Kansas

On Thursday afternoon, February 2, 2023, at approximately 2:55 PM, a law enforcement officer from the Pittsburg Police Department was conducting routine patrol around the area of the 1000 block of N. Broadway St., in Pittsburg. 

During this, the officer observed a white 2008 Dodge Ram pickup traveling westbound on 10th St. fail to stop for a red traffic light at the intersection of Broadway St. The officer subsequently initiated a traffic stop on the white Ram pickup in the west alleyway of the 800 block of N. Pine St.

Upon stopping, the driver of the Ram pickup, 25-year-old Quionte M. Tidwell, of Pittsburg, exited the vehicle and began to quickly walk away. The officer directed Mr. Tidwell to stop, to which Mr. Tidwell complied. Upon approach to the vehicle, the officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from within the pickup. Mr. Tidwell and a passenger, 52-year-old Jose Flores-Velez, of Pittsburg, were detained while the officer searched the pickup. 

During the search, the officer located a loaded 9mm handgun, a bag containing a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine, a duffle bag containing a large amount of what is believed to be marijuana, a box containing several bags of white powdery substance believed to be cocaine, and a box containing 13 two-ounce containers of a yellow wax-like substance believed to be Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentrate.

In total, the weight of the suspected marijuana is estimated at 4,777 grams (approximately 10.5 pounds), the weight of the suspected cocaine is estimated at 162 grams (approximately 0.35 pounds), and the weight of the suspected THC concentrate is estimated at 26 ounces (approximately 1.6 pounds).

Both Mr. Tidwell and Mr. Flores-Velez were taken into custody, and the Ram pickup was towed from the scene. 

Mr. Flores-Velez was questioned at the police station regarding his involvement in this situation, and he was later released.

 
Mr. Tidwell was arrested for various drug related offenses and was transported to the jail at the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for booking. Mr. Tidwell was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm, felony possession of narcotics with intent to distribute, felony possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, felony possession of narcotics, felony possession of paraphernalia, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

 
Mr. Tidwell is 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.

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 - Keasha Roberts

Keasha Brooke Arbuckle Roberts 35, of Compton Junction, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO after a year long, hard fought, courageous battle with an illness. Cremation, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

Memorial contributions may be made, in lieu of flowers, to The Robert’s Kids Love Fund at Citizens Bank in Butler, Missouri or the Muscular Dystrophy Association or Make a Wish Foundation. Messages of Condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Keasha was born on October 13, 1987 in Excelsior Springs, MO to Kenneth Dustin Arbuckle and Merri “Christi” Merriman. In 1998 she moved to Nevada, MO.

Keasha loved to read, wishing she could have her own library. She loved music of all types, often times saying that music helped her through many stages of her life.

Keasha loved her children with all her heart. It was her motherly instincts and persistence, that lead to an early diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in her son Dallin. Following that diagnosis Keasha educated herself and many family members on DMD. She continued to follow DMD groups and stayed up to date on current developments, and treatments for the disease.

She was very proud of her kids and all of their accomplishments in everything that they did, especially academics and sports.

Keasha is survived by her mother Christi Arbuckle and partner Brent Martin of Moses Lake, Washington, her children Arionna Roberts, Dallin Roberts, Kenden Roberts, and their father Zebediah Roberts of Butler, MO, her partner of four years Derrick De La Rosa of Compton Junction, MO, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and other beloved family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father Kenneth Dustin Arbuckle, brother Ryan Arbuckle, mother-in-law Margaret Johnson, and sister-in-law Chelsea Johnson.

Obituary - Pauline Stansill

Wannita Pauline Stansill, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 in West Des Moines, IA. Pauline was born March 12, 1940 in Horton, MO to Ralph P. and Gladys F. (Henning) Houdeshell. 

She was married to Marvin I. Powell on August 9, 1958 in Gashland, MO and he preceded her in death on November 23, 1967 in Liberty, MO. She was married to John H. Stansill on October 25, 1968 in Miami, OK and he preceded her in death on April 4, 2005 in Springfield, MO.

Pauline graduated from Liberty High School in 1957. She worked at Sears for 33 years in Kansas City, MO doing clerical work. Her hobbies included quilting, embroidery, and cross-stich.

Survivors include three children, Theresa Thompson (Kevin), Carla Anders (Ben), and Rodney Stansill; eight grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; 11 siblings, Dan R. "Junior" Houdeshell (Betty), Maudie Bogart, Mae Lamb, Ruby Castlebury-White, Pat Schwartz, Ellen Brooks (Mike), Dinah Smith (Charlie), Sarah Underwood (Ralph), Jimmie Houdeshell, Wanda Watts (Richard), Raymond Houdeshell. She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandchild; six siblings, Lloyd Houdeshell, Lee Houdeshell, Lillia Bogart, Bob Houdeshell, Viola Chancelor, and Lenora McElwee.

The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. at the Sheldon Christian Church in Sheldon, MO on Saturday, February 11, 2023 and graveside committal will follow in the Sheldon Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested in her name to the American Cancer Society c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Special meeting for the City of Rich Hill set for February 9th

A special board meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on February 9th in the Kern Center to discuss entities wishing to occupy the ballfields. As is well known, the ballfields are public property free for all to use. 

For all to use creates a dilemma for entities holding events as an entity occupying that facility has no right to charge, dismiss, or control the facility unless a proper procedure has been followed.

To briefly address social media, a few points will be addressed:

Fact – the mayor and staff met with entities hosting baseball events at the ballfields

Fact – a fee for allowing control and usage that either the general public does not have, or limits access the general public has of the public property was discussed

Non-Fact – The established cost for allowing said guarantee. While a cost was discussed, the actual costs are not yet determined and thus the fee for granting the facilities agreements are not established. 

A preliminary contract was handed out with discussion of potential costs, but nothing in the preliminary contract was binding or agreed to by the board of alderman.

Usage of public property must be fair and equal for everyone. Any changes made should reflect that requirement.

Johnson County Kansas Sheriff's Office Fugitive Friday

Today is #FugitiveFriday

If you know where Mr. Hower is, contact the Johnson County Kansas Sheriff's Office Warrant Division at 913.715.5212 or email us at SHR-Warrants@jocogov.org.

He is known to visit Butler Mo and Raytown, MO.

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Long time Lamar Fire Chief Rawlings passes away

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired Lamar Fire Chief Bill Rawlings. 

Services will be Saturday Feb 11th at 10:30 at Daniel funeral home. He had 53 years of service and spent 45 years as chief. He will truly be missed. 

- Lamar Fire Department

Obituary - 

Billy Allen Rawlings, 84 of Lamar, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at St. Luke's Nursing Center in Carthage, Missouri.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Daniel Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2023 at the funeral home.

In leiu of flowers donations can be made to the Lamar Fire Department or the Lamar Booster Club in care of Daniel Funeral Home. The complete obituary will be updated soon.