In Memory of Corey Turner

In August of 2016, on just the 4th day of his high school career , 14-year-old Corey Turner was walking home from school when he was tragically killed by another student driver.

As a result the Harrisonville Cares Coalition was formed to identify and address areas of concern with vehicular and pedestrian traffic movements throughout the City of Harrisonville.

It has been seven years since Corey passed, the coalition vows to never forget. Today, in Corey's honor the Harrisonville Cares Coalition along with the Harrisonville Police Department encourages safe driving at all times but especially in and around schools.

- Harrisonville Police Department 

Obituary - Rhonda G. Staton

Rhonda G. Staton, 63, passed away Sunday August 20th 2023. She was born November 24, 1959 in Nevada MO, the daughter of Rolland Henderson and Irene Roby and stepfather Kenneth Wallace.

Rhonda devoted her life to her three boys Galen, Buddie, and Dalas. She loved them so much and would do anything for them. She also loved her cats and to spend time with her sisters and mother and when she had the time enjoyed fishing.

Rhonda was predeceased by her father Rolland, stepfather Kenneth, and brother Billy. She was survived by her mother Irene. Sisters Candy, Jackie, Debbie, Tammy, and Margie. Brothers Kurt and Randy. Sons Galen, Buddie, and Dalas. Grandchildren Aiden, Gunner, Harlow, Kyleigh, Grayson, and Jaxon.

A service of remembrance will be held at 10AM- 12PM Friday, September 1st at 2401 E Mechanic St. Harrisonville, MO 64701. Those who wish to remember Rhonda in a special way may make arrangements in her memory to Dickey’s Funeral Home. 

We ask that any donations be made directly to the funeral home, or go towards her GoFundme to cover remaining medical bills.

 

Butler man injured in Bates County rollover accident

On Wednesday August 23rd around 7:40 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and Butler Fire Department responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Route O just north of CR SE 1766 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2008 Ford Edge driven by 23 year old Donavon H. Conyers-Ryberg of Butler, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a culvert and overturned.

Mr. Ryberg sustained moderate injuries and he was transported by Bates County EMS to Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler for treatment. The Ford Edge was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by RB Tow of Butler.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230457687

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.