Motorcycle fatality accident this afternoon in Henry County

On Wednesday August 23rd around 3:27 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies and Clinton Police Department responded to a two vehicle accident on Missouri 13 Highway at Calvird Drive in Clinton.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 2023 Nissan Altima driven by 20 year old Travon N. Thurman of Raymore, Missouri was making a left hand turn and turned into the path of the southbound 2000 Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by 24 year old Dalton D. Allison of Lowry City, Missouri.

Dalton D. Allison sustained serious injuries and he was transported by Life Flight to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment. 

A passenger on the motorcycle 18 year old Lileeann G. Willis of Lowry City, Missouri was pronounced dead at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. 

The driver of the Altima Mr. Thurman was transported by Life Flight to St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 55th fatality of the year 2023.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230457210

Death Investigation at Hillsdale Lake in Miami County Kansas

On August 22,2023 at 8:11 PM the Miami County Sheriffs Office Communication Center received a 911 call for an unresponsive person in a boat on the shore at Hillsdale Lake. 

The reporting party stated a boat had been beached on the shore and the occupant was unresponsive. Due to the remote location the scene had to be accessed by water.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and Johnson County Fire District 1 responded to the scene with their boats with Deputies and Miami County EMS onboard. The occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.

The occupant has been identified as Cass William Douglass II, 48 of Paola, Kansas. We extend out sincere condolences and comfort to Mr. Douglass’ family.

The cause of the death remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, however foul play is not suspected.

One arrested after pursuit from Belton

On 08/23/2023 at approximately 3:37 p.m., officers were dispatched to a welfare check at a convenience store at MO 58 Hwy and Belray Blvd, where a male subject was reported to be passed out in a dark Oldsmobile with a glass pipe in his lap and the car still running next to a fuel pump.

When officers approached, the subject awoke and took off in the car. It was reported that the suspect assaulted an officer while fleeing. Officers spiked the suspect's car and continued to pursue westbound into Kansas on I-435.

The subject bailed from his vehicle and attempted to hide from officers in the area of I-435 and Roe. KCPD Helicopter Unit 690, along with other Kansas agencies, assisted Belton officers in setting up a perimeter of the area. At approximately 4:28 p.m., the subject was safely taken into custody.

Obituary - Paula Rae Nida

Paula Rae Nida, 64, of Osceola, Missouri, formerly of Clinton, Mo., passed away Thursday morning, August 17, 2023 at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. She was born August 30, 1958 in Modesto, California, the daughter of Alvia David Morse and Lucia Dell (Hows) Morse.

She was employed as a Client Access & Utilization Manager with Compass Health. She was with Compass Health for 30 years. She graduated from Sherwood High School in Creighton, MO. She continued her education and receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Paula was a member of Al-Anon, sponsoring many individuals and leading various groups. She served as a District 5 Leader for a time. She enjoyed fishing, scrapbooking, and hunting mushrooms.

Surviving are one daughter, Amy (Newman) Sandy, Osceola, MO; one son, Matthew Newman (Nicole Townsend), Chilhowee, MO; six grandchildren, Tristan Newman (Lindsay), Camdenton, MO, Jillian Sandy, Lenexa, Kansas, Benjamin Sandy, Lenexa, KS, Allie Keuper, Lincoln, MO, Audrey Keuper, Lincoln, MO, and Madelyn Newman, Chilhowee, MO; two brothers, Mark Hows, Walla Walla, Washington and David Hows, Vancouver, WA; five sisters, Brenda (Morse) Nelson, Newton, Iowa, Pamela Morse, Richmond, Virginia, Joanna Witherspoon, Silverton, Oregon, Stephany Lynn (Witherspoon) Schrock (Dennis), Garden City, MO and Diane (Hows) Finnie, Vancouver, WA; and numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Bruce Morse and Mikel Witherspoon.

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 28, 2023 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., just prior to the funeral service. She will lie in state from noon to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Englewood Cemetery. 

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Hume woman arrested on multiple warrants

On 8/21/2023 Deputies were dispatched to 9633 South West State Route A apartment 5 in Hume Missouri in reference to a burglary in progress. 

A female was observed entering the apartment through a window. Upon arrival Deputies made entry into the apartment to search for the suspect. 

The female was found hiding behind a mattress in a rear bedroom. Multiple items of drug paraphernalia to include needles and a small white back with crystal type of substance was located next to the female.

 
The female identified as Angelia K Wilborn 9/1/1981 of Hume had outstanding warrants from multiple agencies including a no bond warrant from the Department of Corrections Probation and Parole. 

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.

Arrest made after stolen ATV in Rich Hill

On 8/21/2023 Bates County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a residence in rural Rich Hill for a stolen ATV. Upon arrival the victim was able to show Deputy a photo of the truck leaving the property with the stolen ATV and tables.

After the Deputy cleared from taking the report a MSHP Trooper advised him that he was familiar with the vehicle description from the Hume area. The trooper located the vehicle at an address on South West Hume Street in Hume and made contact with the occupants.

The Deputy arrived on scene and took the male driver in custody. While interviewing subjects the deputy was advised the female had taken off on foot from the area. After a short foot pursuit the female subject was taken into custody.

The male, Anthony Christopher Becerra of Hume Mo was charged with 2nd Degree Burglary and Stealing a motor vehicle. Bond was set at $20,000 cash or surety.

The female, Ashely Renee Mays of Rich Hill was charged with 2nd degree Burglary and Stealing a motor vehicle. Bond was set at $20,000 cash or surety.

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.

Thank you from the Bates County Sheriff's Office

The Bates County Sheriff's Office would like to give a big Thank You to Ryan Hooper with HCS and the Steiner Brothers Restaurant for serving all the Sheriff’s Office employees and volunteers lunch today. Those employees who could not make the lunch are being served this evening.

Ryan reached out and wanted to do something for all the Sheriffs Office to make sure they knew that the community appreciates them and the sacrifices they make.

“The food that was provided was absolutely some of the best we’ve been served.” Says Sheriff Anderson. “Over the last few weeks the community has donated flavored water, coffee, creamer , cups and snacks. We appreciate everyone of them and it’s great to see the smiles on the men and women who serve our community.”

Obituary - James Franklin "Jim" Brooks

James(Jim) Franklin Brooks Jr. of Hume Mo. Born March 3rd of 55.

Jim attended the Hume school and graduated in 1974. After high school Jim joined the Missouri National Guards for 4 years.  Jim also spent many years driving grain trucks and then joined the Boilermakers local 83 for a short while before trucking called him back.  

He spent many years driving truck coast to coast up to Canada and down to Mexico a few times.  He loved taking his sons, daughters, nieces, and nephews with him during their summer breaks.  Unfortunately he had to give up trucking due to getting hit with diabetes.   He rejoined the Boilermakers local 83  in 2000 where he was able to retire.  

Jim married Rebecca Jo Allison- Clift 1976 from this marriage a son, Vernon, a daughter, Rachael, and a son, Shannon were born. Jim and  Becky went their separate ways in 1983.

Jim met Kathy Benedek-Brooks in NJ towards the end of May 1984 and married July 23 1984 they just celebrated their 39th anniversary Jim always said they we a match made in heaven.  To this marriage a son Jerall and daughter Ashley were born.   Jim loved his family very much. His grandchildren held a special place in his heart. He made sure each one of them got a tractor ride at least once in their life and he taught them how to give big bear hugs growls included.  Jim was a loving son, brother, uncle, Dad, Pop and husband.

Jim knew no strangers he would always say he was making new friends. Jim was a talker he talked to everyone and always welcomed people with open arms and a smile.  Jim enjoyed sitting outside, guns, tractors, horses, mowing, talk radio, being with family and friends, attending church and bible study.  He loved God more then anything and would tell you he wasn't afraid to die because he knew where he was going and would tell us if he got to come home to us or home to God he was a winner either way!

As the years passed his health declined and the Lord called him home on August 21,2023.  His surviving family members include his wife Kathy, sons Vernon, Shannon, and Jerall, his daughters Rachael and Ashley, his son-in-law Rece ten grandchildren Avery, Wyatt, Ben, Dominique, Kuhli, Mariah,Logan, Schuyler, Lyric, and Tristin and great grandson Jackson 2 sisters Kathy(Gary) and Carreen(Ralph) 3 Brothers David(Lisa) Mitch(Laura) and Matt(Kristy) 3 sister-in-laws Julie(John) Rosie(Gary) and Melinda and 3 brother in laws John(Naomi) Tom(Lynn) and Dan(Robin) many nieces, nephews and cousins Aunt Marie and Uncle Norval. Jim was proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents Jim and Gussie, maternal grandparents Joe and Mae, father Bud Brooks, mother Shirley Brooks-King,, and little brother John.  Jim touched so many lives in a positive way more then he knew and will be missed very much!

Graveside funeral service will be 10 am Friday, August 25, 2023 at the Woodfin Cemetery, Foster, Missouri.  A memorial service will be held 11:30 AM Friday August 25, 2023 at the Hume United Methodist Church.  Memorial contributions are suggested to St Jude Children's Hospital or American Diabetes Association.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.