Butler woman arrested on warrant

On Thursday June 8th around 9:06 p.m. the Bates County Sheriff's Office arrested 37 year old Kristina M. Swanson of Butler, Missouri.

She was arrested on the following charge 1.) Bates County Sheriff's Office Felony Warrant - Original charge is Assault - 3rd Degree (X2).

Kristina M. Swanson was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and she is currently being held on a $5,500 cash/surety bond.

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 - Lori Beth Mitchell-Finlay

Lori Beth Mitchell-Finlay, 57, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. Lori was born into the loving home of Robert F. Mitchell and Hazel M. (Indermuhele) Mitchell on February 1, 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri.

She was the youngest of three children growing up with the biggest heart. Lori loved nature, animals and anything that had to do with outdoors. She would rescue any animal in need.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Hazel Mitchell, her brother, Larry Jemes, Sr., and nephew, Jonathan Conrad.

Lori is survived by her children, Rachel Mitchell and Joey Mitchell, grandchildren; Alexa Mitchell, Christopher Mitchell, Branden Mitchell, Tesla Mitchell and Robert Mitchell, her sister, Lisa (Ross) Conrad, nieces, Kristina (Jeff) Webb and Nicole Conrad, nephew, Larry Jemes, Jr.

A Celebration of life will be held at Antwiler Community Park, 22812 Hwy CC, Warsaw MO 65355 on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Cremation arrangements provided by Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, Missouri.

Obituary - Oleta Kathrine Keightley

Oleta Kathrine (Blehm) Keightley, 89, Harwood, MO passed away on Thursday, June 01, 2023. at Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs, MO. Oleta was born March 22, 1934 in Arnette, OK to Ezra G. and Lydia Belle (Becker) Blehm. She married Elvan Keightley on June 7, 1953 and he preceded her in death in 2001.

Oleta grew up in Arnette and moved to Yakima, WA with her family where she graduated High School from Auburn Academy. She and Elvan spent most of their married life in Oregon and came to Vernon County in 1981. Oleta was primarily a homemaker but also worked at Key Work Clothes in Nevada for a time.

Oleta is survived by six children, Douglas Keightley (Rosie), Gervais, OR, Daniel Keightley (Donna), Harwood, Kathrine O’Daniel, El Dorado Springs, Samuel Keightley (Sabrina), Salem, OR, James Keightley (Tina), Harwood, and Jason Keightley, El Dorado Springs; 21 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson; and a brother, Kenny Blehm, Yakima, WA. In addition to her husband Elvan, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Brown, one grandson, and one great-grandson.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Nevada with Pastor Dennis Mix and Pastor Mike Carner officiating.

Thank you from the Linn County Kansas Sheriff's Office

The Linn County Sheriff's Office would like to extend our gratitude to the @SpikesK9Fund for generously donating a @K9Storm Ballistic Vest.

The bullet and stab proof vest was custom-fit for our very own K9 Charger. Our K9 Unit is trained in building searches and suspect apprehensions.

This vest will protect K9 Charger when he is sent out to take dangerous suspects into custody. Since graduating training on November 2nd, 2022 K9 Charger has completed 238 training hours, 54 deployments, and contributed to 12 arrests.

-Linn County Kansas Sheriff's Office

75th Annual Henry County Fair 2023 Schedule

 

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Obituary - Flona Jane Palmer

Flona Jane “Jani” Palmer, age 68, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 4, 2023, at her apartment in Cavalry Crossing. She was born October 11, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of J. E. Douglas Palmer and Clara Christine Honaker Palmer. Janie had lived primarily in Maryland where she worked for a time in childcare and also as a bus driver; however, her most important job was being a mother and grandmother. 

She enjoyed arts and crafts – there was never a craft she would not try. She especially liked painting and drawing as well as crocheting and cross-stitch. In 2016, she moved to Kansas to be near family. The last year and a half were spent at Cavalry Crossing. Jani enjoyed playing marbles and participating in activities with the other residents. She enjoyed reading and had recently reorganized the apartment complex’s library. Some of her favorite times were spent at the beach.

Survivors include her three children, Michael Guns, Jr. (Julie) of Delaware, Christine Guns of West Virginia and Douglas Guns (Melissa) of Ft. Scott, Kansas and ten grandchildren, Michael Guns III, Morgan Guns, Alyssa Haymaker, Grayson Guns, Liam Guns, Douglas Guns, Jr., Zander Guns, Emma Guns, John Guns and Lincoln Guns. Also surviving are a sister, Connie Callahan of Spokane, Missouri and three brothers, Rick Palmer, Cherry Hill, Maryland, Douglas Palmer, Jr., Onalaska, Texas and Ronald Hancock of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Janie was preceded in death by her parents.

There was cremation and no public service is planned. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary - Virgil Don Poisal

On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Virgil Don Poisal, of rural Harrisonville, MO passed away at the age of 74. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, MO. 

The family will receive friends from 9:00-11:00am on Saturday, June 17 at the church. Burial in Reid Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to Belton Educational Foundation Pirate Pantry.

Virgil was born to Don Poisal and Doris (Hampton) Weide in Garden City, MO, on May 19, 1949. He graduated from Sherwood High School in 1967. He married Sharon Sue Arnold on June 29, 1969 at the Daugherty United Methodist Church in Daugherty, MO. Virgil spent the majority of his formative years in rural Garden City. He worked many jobs as a child to help support the family and had several teachers and coaches take an interest in his well-being. It was during this time that he developed a passion for learning and saw public education as a way to not only better himself, but to help others. Even though he spent the majority of his career as an administrator, he was always a teacher at heart. He truly loved his students and had a passion for helping them find their way.

Virgil developed his love of farming during his high school years when he lived and worked with his future in-laws, Bob & Claudine Arnold. When Bob was ready to retire, Virgil and Sharon made the decision to take over the family farm rather than see the land sold, and they additionally purchased a farm adjacent to the family land. This was during the farm crisis of the early 1980's. They were able to make a go of it on the farm for a couple of years until they both decided to return to their careers as educators. For the next 30 years, he worked two jobs -teaching school during the day and farming in the evenings and on weekends. Sadly, he was only able to enjoy six months of retirement when his health began to fail him. Over the next several years, though limited physically, he was able to slow down and enjoy each day that was given to him. He was able to see every sporting event and activity of his grandchildren that he possibly could and was always happy to see his kids, friends, and any visitors that might come by.

During his career as an educator, Virgil worked in the Holden, Grandview, and Northwestern school districts before spending 30 years as a teacher and administrator in the Belton School District #124. The last fourteen years of his career, he served as Principal of Belton High School. He loved the students and families he worked with in Belton. In 2011, he achieved his lifelong dream of becoming "Dr. Poisal" as he earned his Educational Doctorate from Saint Louis University.

Virgil was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. He taught the "Nomads" Sunday School class at Harrisonville United Methodist Church for over forty years. He enjoyed studying the Bible and preparing weekly lessons. He believed teaching the class was carrying on a legacy handed down to him from his father.

Virgil was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; parents: Don & Laura Poisal and Doris Weide; in-laws, Bob & Claudine Arnold; and sister, Kathy Ruff. He leaves behind his children: Bob & Kris Poisal and Todd & Betsy Kitchen; grandchildren: Devon Mansfield, Charlie & Jessica Puhr, Luke & Kylee Filer, Kurt Poisal & fiancé, Torey Alexander, Jacob & Elaina Poisal, and Krede Kitchen and Keastin Kitchen; great-grandchild, Dawson Puhr; brothers and sisters: Melvin & Shirley Poisal, Alvin & Connie Poisal, Janice Brindle, and Holly Morris; sister-in-law, Cheryl Huffman; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, family and friends.