Thursday, May 4, 2023

Obituary - Randall "Randy" D. Roberts

Randall “Randy” Roberts, 74 of Butler, Missouri passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Cremation, with a visitation Monday, May 8, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, May 9, 2023 also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Walnut Grove Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Randall "Randy" D. Roberts, 74, of Butler, MO passed away suddenly on May 3, 2023. He was born November 1, 1948 in Nevada, MO to Gerald K. and Alice E. (Clark) Roberts.

Randy lived in Nevada on his parent’s dairy farm until the beginning of his freshman year. He moved to Butler in 1962, where his parents opened Alices’ CafĂ©. Randy graduated from Butler High School with the class of 1966. During his senior year he started dating Carol Meade, of Ballard, who was the love of his life. They married in November of 1967 and to this union 2 daughters were born, Deena Michelle and Danielle Leann.

Anyone who knew Randy, will know him as an avid motorcyclist. He always said he started riding with his Uncle B.D. when he was maybe five years old. He never lost his love for two wheels and later in life his bright orange three wheeled motorcycle trike. He belonged to two organizations with other motorcycle enthusiasts’ the Gold Wing Road Riders Association and more recently ROMEOs (Retired Old Motorcyclists Eating Out). Because of these two groups, he and Carol traveled many happy miles over the years and made lots of lifelong friendships.

After Randy’s graduation from high school, he worked at Associated Natural Gas Co for 15 years. Then decided he should go back to school. He attended and graduated in 1985 from CMSU with a Bachelor’s degree and went to work at Butler State Bank. This started a long career in the banking industry before retirement.

Randy is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Carol Roberts of the home, and two daughters Deena McGuire of Butler, and Danielle Rolph (Scott McElwain) of Ballard, Mo.; Brother, Gary Roberts (Mickey) and sister Nancy Wilhelmson both of Butler; Son-in-Law, Lyle McGuire, Six grandchildren Cody McGuire (Julienne), Courtney McGuire, Tanner McGuire (Ashley), Jadan Rolph, Jakaila Rolph, and Dax Rolph; and three great grandchildren Brayden, Garren, and Scarlett. Randy was very proud of his daughters and even more proud of his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law Charles and Nadine Meade, an infant sister, Meredith Kay, and two brothers-in-law Charles Meade Jr. and Larry Wilhelmson.


 

Way to go Heath Oates!

Congratulations to Mr. Heath Oates, El Dorado Springs R-2 School Superintendent, for being recognized as a MARE (Missouri Association of Rural Education) Executive Board Member the past two years. 

Thank you, Mr. Oates, for continuing to advocate for Rural Education.

MoDOT is promoting National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May

MoDOT is promoting National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May!!

The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety would like to remind motorists to “Watch for Motorcycles” to prevent motorcycle crashes, deaths and injuries on Missouri roadways.

May marks Motorcycle Awareness Month, and it comes at a great time since motorcycles have been mostly absent from area roadways since late fall. But as summer nears, more motorcycles will hit the open road.

Motorcycle riders are at greater risk for injury compared to other vehicles. Preliminary data from 2022 states there were 151 motorcycle fatalities on Missouri roadways, which account for 14% of roadway fatalities for the year.

Due to their smaller profile, motorcyclists are more susceptible to being hidden in a vehicle's blind spots or simply being overlooked. Motorists can help improve the safety of motorcyclists by always paying attention and looking twice.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers the following tips to drivers on how to prevent a fatal crash with a motorcycle:
  1. Allow the motorcycle the full width of a lane at all times.
  2. Always signal when changing lanes or merging with traffic.
  3. Check all mirrors and blind spots for motorcycles before changing lanes or merging with traffic, especially at intersections.
  4. Never drive distracted or impaired.
Motorcyclists must also take precautions to remain safe on the road. Motorcyclists can increase their safety by following these steps:
  1. Wear a DOT-compliant helmet and other protective gear.
  2. Obey all traffic laws and be properly licensed and trained.
  3. Wear brightly colored clothes and reflective tape to increase visibility.
  4. Ride in the middle of the lane where you will be more visible to drivers.
  5. Never ride distracted or impaired.
  6. Anticipate the moves of other drivers and be extra cautious of road conditions and debris.
Experts recommend riders also complete motorcycle training before getting out on the road. There are 31 training locations in Missouri. You can find these training locations as well as other key safety information from our partners at the Missouri Motorcycle Safety Program.


Obituary - Mary "Jo" Bush

Mary “Jo” Bush, age 85, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m.

Jo was born in Charleston, Missouri on September 26, 1937, to Leslie Wade Fox and Josephine (Finley) Fox. Jo graduated high school in Charleston and continued her education at Stephenson College in Columbia (now known as Columbia College). She then transferred to the University of Missouri - Columbia receiving her bachelor’s degree in music education. In the summer of 1960, she was joined in marriage with her late husband James A. Bush on July 30th. Their union was blessed with two children. Jo joined James in his commercial real estate business, selling residential real estate and soon opened the Area Realtors office in Raymore, Missouri. They worked together at Area Realtors for approximately twenty years.

Jo was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Bush; brother Leslie S. Fox; and sister Jeanette Ashby.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Crotty; son, Steven Bush (Christine); ten grandchildren, James Burke, Daniel Burke (Lisa), Joseph Burke (Maureen), Thomas Burke (Maddie), William Crotty (Aubrie), Matthew Crotty, Steve Bush, Meredith Walker (Reed), Bailey Bush, and Kyle Bush; and two great grandchildren, Sutton and Declan.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Two Missouri Welding Institute students were arrested this week for an alleged assault

Two Missouri Welding Institute students were arrested this week for an alleged assault.

On May 1st 2023 Nevada Officers were dispatched to Nevada Regional Medical Center in reference to an assault. The victim informed Officers that he had been assaulted by several people. The victim had what appeared to be significant injuries to his face.

Officers spoke with an individual who informed them of where the suspects resided. Officers responded to the Stadium Suites apartments and observed multiple areas of blood in front of the apartment and located blood in front of the front door to the suspect's apartment.

Officers made contact with 18 year old Joey Guardino, who initially denied knowledge of an assault but later admitted to being involved after telling officers his brother had nothing to do with anything. Officers obtained a search warrant for the apartment and discovered other items belonging to Joey Guardino with blood on them.

In a neighboring apartment, officers made contact with 18 year old Jack Sehulster. After a search warrant was conducted, evidentiary items related to the assault were located as well as a 9 mm pistol with no serial numbers was located under Sehulter's bed mattress.

Guardino was arrested for second degree assault and is being held in Vernon County Jail on $50,000 bond. Sehulster is also being held in the Vernon County Jail on $50,000 bond on a charge of second degree assault and a misdemeanor charge for possession of a defaced firearm.

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 - John Raymond Kingsley, Sr.

John “Pops” Raymond Kingsley, Sr. age 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Services will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri, 64083. Visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.

John was born in Buffalo, New York on May 29, 1941. For many years he worked as a building manager for Kansas City, Missouri public schools. In the winter of 1992 he was joined in marriage with his wife, Mary (Andregg) on February 22nd. In life, John was a man of Catholic faith, loved being a musician as well as listening to Elvis, and was a huge Pittsburg Stealers fan.

John was preceded in death by his mother, Alice (Helen) Kingsley; and sister, Sherry Doody.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Kingsley of the home; four sons, John R. Kingsley, Jr. of Blue Springs, Missouri, Robert Kingsley of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Vince E. Kingsley (Anita) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Anthony Kingsley (Missy) of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; siblings, Linda Black of Buffalo, New York, Angelo Barsotti of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Raymond Kingsley of Raymore, Missouri, Mary Helen Doody of Appleton City, Missouri, Frankie Phelps, of Montrose, Missouri, Steve Doody of Butler, Missouri, Barbara Flynn of Raytown, Missouri, and Patrick Doody of Urich, Missouri; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Shooting Investigation underway in Nevada

On Wednesday May 3, 2023 at approximately 10:38 p.m., officers from the Nevada Police Department and Vernon County Sheriffs Office responded to the 1200 block of N. Main Street for a report of gunshots fired. Responding emergency personnel located one male subject that had sustained gunshot wounds.

The male subject was transported from the scene by ambulance and transferred to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield via air ambulance.

The investigation remains ongoing. Citizens with information that would be helpful in this case are encouraged to contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-5100.

Confidential information may be provided by calling the Nevada Police Department Tips Hotline at (417) 667-8477

Traffic Alert: Road closure in Harrisonville

From the City of Harrisonville... Traffic Alert: 

S. Independence Street will be closed between South St & Webster, beginning at 9 a.m. as crews remove a tree. The closure should last an hour.

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