Bates County Memorial Hospital August Employee of the month

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) recognizes Josh Sullins as the Employee of the Month for August. Josh has worked with BCMH as a registered radiologic tech in the imaging services department since 2014. Patients might see Josh when they come in for an X-ray, CT scan or MRI.

Josh’s friendly demeanor puts everyone at ease. His coworkers report: “Josh is always kind and compassionate toward our patients. He adjusts his tone and volume of voice for the patient he is caring for and goes out of his way to make patients feel heard and understood. 

Whenever he isn’t busy performing procedures, he can often be found escorting a patient in the hallway. He’s willing to escort patients from other departments that have lost their way or just look like they need some company. 

When Josh is with a patient or their family member, it’s easy to see he is giving them his full attention and providing excellent customer service. He is also friendly with coworkers and fun to work with, which makes everyone’s day a bit brighter.”

Josh is a valuable team member at BCMH, and he deserves this recognition.

Road rage incident in Cass County

On 08-08-23, at approximately 7:37 pm, Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the area of Monks Walk Road in Loch Lloyd in reference to a possible road rage incident. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a food delivery driver and two passengers who stated a subject chased them down the road, pulled in front of their vehicle, and pointed a firearm at them. The subject, identified as Damon Lounds B/M (49), from Loch Lloyd, was taken into custody a short time later. He was transported to the Cass County Jail for processing without incident.

Investigators obtained a search warrant for Mr. Lounds residence in the 16000 East Heather Lane in Loch Lloyd. During the execution of the search warrant a firearm, matching the description of the one used in the incident, as well as other evidence was collected.

On 08-09-23, Mr. Lounds was charged in a Cass County Court with one count of Unlawful Use Of A Weapon. Mr. Lounds was also found to have 14 outstanding arrest warrants from the Kansas City Police Department. The Judge has ordered Mr. Lounds be held in the Cass County Jail without bond. His next scheduled court date is set for 08-16-23 at 9:00am.

Obituary - Catherine Willcockson

Catherine Willcockson, age 90, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at her home in Stockton, Missouri. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Catherine Lovica Farr Willcockson was born December 14th, 1932 in Peru, Iowa to Charles W. and Faith H. Farr. Her family moved to Henry County, Missouri when she was seven.

Catherine attended Norris High School where she met Carl Willcockson. They were married on October 23, 1948 and brought forth 8 children into their lives. They were married 72 years until Carl's death in 2020.

Catherine was a homemaker, but really she was an exceptionally talented, industrious and self-taught woman whose knowledge, skills and hobbies blessed and benefitted her family and all who knew her. She was an expert at many things. Her endeavors were vast, including sewing, quilting, ceramics, painting, macramé, embroidery, cooking, baking, canning and freezing. She could make something useful out of anything. She also enjoyed crappie fishing, car rides and a simple hot dog roast.

Catherine was a master at crochet and organic gardening. No one ever left Catherine's presence without a gift from her in hand.

Catherine was strong in her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. She was a student of, and rooted in, the ministry of the apostle Paul and Paul's gospel, how that Christ Jesus died for her sins, was buried, and rose from the dead and offers the free gift of eternal life, through faith, to all.

She prayed and studied daily and was skilled and knowledgeable in the scriptures. Catherine fell asleep in this life with the blessed hope and assurance of eternal life.

Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl Willcockson, three sons; Daniel Willcockson, David Willcockson, and James (Jimmy) Willcockson, two siblings; Leonard Farr, and Esther Voelzke.

She is survived by her five children; Dale (Lori) Willcockson of Calhoun, Missouri, Barbra (Kevin) Cook of Stockton, Missouri, Bill Willcockson of Clinton, Missouri, Charles (Stacey) Willcockson of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Roger Willcockson, and a daughter-in-law Donna Willcockson of Buffalo Missouri, sister Elizabeth Spickert of Warsaw, Missouri, along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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

Obituary - Allen L. Osborn

Allen L. Osborn Age 81 of Pittsburg, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by love and family.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2023 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with internment at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri.

Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available.

Update: Bates County Sheriff's Office still searching for male who fled

On 8/10/23 a homeowner caught a subject on her property in the process of stealing. When confronted, the male subject fled on foot through a bean field and into a tree line. Upon the arrival of deputies a perimeter was set up and additional staff were called in to began a ground search. 

Many acres of heavy wooded trees and crop fields were searched with no results. The suspect’s vehicle was located about a 100 yards from the residence.

A second vehicle was stopped in the area and the female was detained as she is a known associate of the suspect.

The female was eventually released. The search was terminated but the suspect was identified. The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in locating Steven W Cox, 29 year old male of Butler Mo.

If you know of the whereabouts of Cox please contact the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 6606793232

Obituary - Dorothy Lee Loyd

Dorothy Lee Loyd, 85, of Peculiar, MO passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment will be in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

Thank you from Betty Alvis

Special thank you...

Due to my recent illness, I have come to realize how very blessed I am to have such a wonderful Butler family. 

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who prayed for me, brought me food, chauffeured me to my appointments, and the mountain of other things I wasn't/am able to do. It means more to me than you know to have such a caring community family.

Thank you for your generosity:

Betty Alvis 

Bates County Sheriff's Office searching for subject who fled

Bates County Sheriff's Deputies are currently in the area of SE County Rd 4756 (South and East of Butler) looking for a white male with red hair, possibly wearing a black hoodie. 

If you see someone matching this description in the area please contact the Sheriffs Office immediately at 660-679-3232.

This Story has been updated:

https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2023/08/update-bates-county-sheriffs-office.html

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