Obituary - Reverend Darrel Wayne Douglass

Reverend Darrel Wayne Douglass, of Kansas City, MO, was born on April 12, 1962 in Independence, MO to the late Harry B and Janie Douglas. Darrel departed this life on Tuesday May 14th, 2024 at North Kansas City Hospital at the age of 62.

Darrel was a graduate of Englewood Christian Academy in 1980. He traveled with Blue Ridge Baptist Church on Missions to Haiti and returned several times thereafter. He attended ministry school at Global University. He pastored multiple churches including Trinity Christian Center, Gospel Tabernacle, and Shiloh Fellowship. Darrel enjoyed his Facebook ministry and was known as “Pastor D of KC”.

On February 14th, 1987 Darrel was united in marriage to the love of his life, Deborah Jo Douglas, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He loved to fish and hunt, research family genealogy, and study scripture. He also loved sharing his birthday with his daughter, Abey.

Darrel preceded in death by his parents Harry and Janie Douglas (Pennel), wife Debby, and step-daughter Gina Lee Hayes.

Darrel is survived by 4 sisters: Roberta McConnell, Rebecca Rowland, Ramona Renfro, and Rhonda Douglass. Darrel is survived by his and Debby’s daughter, Abey Jo Douglass with grandchild Taylor Jo. He is also survived by his son Daniel Thomas Minnerick and wife Liz. His daughter Rachel Elizabeth Russell with grandchildren Rylei, Carter, and Piper. His step-son Jesse David Hayes and wife Tabitha with grandchildren Sophia and Isabelle. His step-daughter Jody Marie Hayes with grandchildren Tucker Spears and Emma Lee Hayes.
A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Two vehicle accident north of Butler tonight

On Sunday May 19th around 6:52 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with the Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County Memorial Hospital EMS, and Butler Fire Department responded to a two vehicle accident on Business 49 Loop at CR NE 6004 north of Butler.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred a southbound 2008 Ford F-150 driven by 67 year old Helen L. Melton of Butler, Missouri crossed the center of the roadway and struck a northbound 2005 GMC Canyon driven by 18 year old Raeth Kisner of Butler. The Ford then struck an embankment and overturned.

Mr. Kisner sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by private vehicle to Bates County Memorial Hospital. Helen L. Melton wasn't reported injured in this accident, 

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240246216

Rich Hill High School Track News

 The guys had a great trip to the Missouri State Track Meet! They started Friday morning with Zane Becker placing 4th in the Triple Jump. As Becker took the podium, Daylan Black sets a new school record with a vault of 14' 3 1/4" winning 1st place. The 4x200 m Relay team got set for prelims. The boys raced hard but with a exchange outside of the exchange zone the boys were disqualified. The boys shook it off and prepared for the 4x100 m Relay prelim.

They ran a quick race, but missed going to the finals by a half of a second. As the day went on, they prepared for the 4x400 m Relay with the intent to qualify! They finished the 4x400 5th in prelims with a 5 second PR to qualify them for the finals.

Day two Becker starts the day with an impressive 3rd place in the Long Jump and 3rd in the High Jump. Adding to his collection of medals for the weekend! The guys prepared for the 4x400 finals, get set and take off setting a new PR for the group but missed setting a new school record by just 1 -- 1/2 seconds. The Relay team takes 5th adding to the teams total points. The Rich Hill Boys Team end up placing 5th in the Missouri Class 1 State Track Meet!

Thank you for all of the communities support! #ProudToBeATiger

Update: Butler man arrested on multiple charges

On Thursday, May 9th, a Butler Police Officer was dispatched to a location in regards to a stolen vehicle. The victim stated that his truck was missing from his driveway near High and Harrison Street when he woke up. 

On Tuesday, May 14th Butler Police received another report of that stolen SUV in the 500 Block of Dakota Street. 

During the investigation into that report, the officer allegedly observed surveillance footage at a Nevada gas station that showed 20 year old Kac Cooper of Butler, Missouri exit with a truck that matched the description.

The officer was dispatched that day to another stolen vehicle. The victim stated that she had a firearm in the vehicle as well as all of her credit cards and wallet. 

The officer asked the woman to check her credit card transactions, and the cards had allegedly been used at gas stations in Nevada and Appleton City. 

After contacting the Nevada Police Department and the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office to check the video surveillance, the officer received a photo of the same suspect using the victim's credit cards at multiple gas stations and seen in the same stolen vehicle.

On May 15th, Nevada Police intercepted the vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop on it. The driver allegedly failed to yield and started a pursuit with law enforcement and drove toward the Horton Street exit and crashed the vehicle into a field . Later in the day, Cooper was apprehended in the area.

Mr. Cooper was being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $30,000 cash only bond for the felony charges of two counts of stealing a motor vehicle, a count of stealing a firearm, as well as possession of methamphetamine, resisting arrest, tampering with a motor vehicle, and misdemeanor use of a credit/debit service.

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 - Ann Johnson

Ann Johnson, age 80, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was born on September 14, 1943 in Fort Scott, Kansas the daughter of Raymond and Vada Daniels Casida. She graduated from Blue Mound High School and Fort Scott Community College. 

Ann was united in marriage to Gary Johnson on May 15, 1964. He preceded her in death on October 28, 2006. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jim Casida. Ann was known to be a hard-working lady and always gave 110% to everything she did. She worked at the Bank of Pleasanton, Casey’s, and Prescott Country View.

She was a member of the Pleasanton United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working in the yard, playing Bingo, and spending time with her friends and family. Ann is survived by three sons: Brian Johnson (Jennifer), Casey Johnson, and Dustin Johnson (Jennifer); a daughter, Kenda (Aaron Chitwood); a brother, Dave Casida (Joanne); a sister-in-law, Zoila Casida; and ten grandchildren: Phoenix Johnson, Maddie Johnson, Keegan Chitwood, Nic Chitwood, Rylea Johnson, Nate Johnson, Brayden Johnson, Beckett Johnson, Rowen Johnson, and Jhett Johnson.

Funeral service will be 11 am Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Curry Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Sunday, May 19, at the Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasanton United Methodist Church, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Dubray finishes 2nd in Class 2 Discus Throw

Butler High School Freshman Kylee Dubray is your Class 2 girls Discus runner up with a throw of 37.32m! Congratulations Kylee! We are so proud of you!

Obituary - Gary Roberts

A Celebration of life visitation for Gary Roberts of Butler, Missouri will be 5 - 7 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Graveside service and inurnment will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Gary Kent Roberts, age 81 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, May 16, 2024 at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was born March 10, 1943 to Gerald Kenneth and Alice Ethel Clark Roberts in Eldorado Springs, Missouri.

Gary is survived by his wife Mickey Roberts of the home; a son, Jason K. Roberts; a daughter, Tonja Hawks and husband Mike; two grandchildren, Casey Roberts and Addison Hawks; a sister, Nancy Wilhelmson; and his sister-in-law, Carol Roberts all of Butler. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Randy Roberts; and a brother-in-law, Larry Wilhelmson.

One injured in rollover accident in rural Rich Hill

On Saturday May 18th around 8:20 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and the Butler Fire Department responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on O Highway at CR SE 4366 in rural Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2002 Ford Ranger driven by 67 year old Joel D. Cox of Bates City, Missouri traveled off the roadway and overturned.

Mr. Cox sustained minor injuries and he was transported by Bates County EMS to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240242850