Warsaw man killed after two vehicle accident in Benton County

On Friday June 14th around 4:22 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Benton County along with Benton County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident in the northbound lanes of US-65 Highway at Route BB in rural Benton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 2017 Ford Fusion driven by 90 year old Homer D. May of Warsaw, Missouri crossed into the path and stuck a northbound 2006 Pontiac G6 driven by 18 year old Sarah J. Gilbert of Warsaw.

Mr. May was flown by LifeFlight to the Bothwell Regional Medical Center in Sedalia, where he was later pronounced dead by a doctor at 6:36 p.m. The driver of the Pontiac was not injured in the crash.

This is the 38th fatality for MSHP Troop A in 2024. Next of kin notified. 

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240298641

Appleton City Saturday Street Festival June 22nd

 

Bates County Republicans Women's Luncheon held today

The Bates County Missouri Republican Women hosted their first annual Bates County Ladies Luncheon. And these ladies knocked it out of the park! 

Huge thanks to our local and state representatives that were able to attend. We now look forward to our Candidate Forum and Ice Cream Social on July 15th!! See you there!

Obituary - Andrew Michael “Andy” Hill

Andrew Michael “Andy” Hill, 42, of Clinton, Missouri, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Mo.

He was born May 20, 1982, in Clinton, the son of John David Hill and Valerie Diane (Utt) Hill. He graduated from Windsor High School in 2000. Andy possessed determination and drive which led to success in all sports: football, basketball, and track. He was a first team All-State wide receiver in football for the 1998 and 1999 seasons.

After attending Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo., the opportunity to become a salmon fisherman’s guide opened a door to travel annually to Alaska. He worked with Alaska Trophy Fishing Safaris and Ayakulik Adventures in Kodiak for several salmon fishing seasons. In the off season, he worked in construction and the restaurant industry. He continued to enjoy traveling, spending time in Washington and Hawaii. Special memories were made on trips with his family to the Caribbean and to watch the Chiefs play. He was learning to garden and do small landscaping projects. His brownies and muffins were exceptional, and he liked to grill, especially salmon. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor, and the Clinton Elks Lodge #1034.

Survivors include his father, John Hill, Clinton, Mo.; his mother, Valerie Hill, Windsor, Mo.; 3 brothers, Nick Hill (Amanda), Park City, Utah, Noah Hill (Katie), Bastrop, Texas, and Matt Evans (Talia), Lee’s Summit, Mo.; a sister, Megan Evans, Charleston, South Carolina; 3 nephews, Connor Hill, Luke Hill, and Benjamin Evans; a niece Piper Evans; paternal grandmother, Eva Hill, Clinton, Mo.; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Melvin Hill Sr.; maternal grandparents, Bud and Diane Utt; an uncle, Bruce Utt; an aunt, Vanessa Butterwick; and a cousin, Nathan Hill.

A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, with Pastor Pete Hill officiating. The Elks service will follow the celebration under the direction of the Clinton Elks Lodge, #1034. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., just prior to the celebration. The family suggests contributions to Clinton Elks Lodge #1034 or the Windsor High School Football program (checks payable to Windsor High School) in care of the funeral home. Interment will be in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

Obituary - Sandra “Sandy” Katherine Spiller

Sandra “Sandy” Katherine Spiller, age 74, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 13, 2024.

A prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 20, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. A private family inurnment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date.

Sandy was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on April 20, 1950, the daughter of Edgar Jaeger and Lorraine Olson. Sandy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all. She has spent many years as a partner and mentor to her husband, Jeff, her sons, Jeff, Jr., Ryan, and Eric as well as her daughter in-laws, Ann, Gina and Ali. Also to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Chase, Andrew, Brooke, Ava, Pyper, Londyn and Tahnee; great-grandchild, Irelynn.

Sandy retired from the Belton School District. Her work history includes working at Bendix, IRS, Christian Women’s Club, Unity Village, St. Sabina Catholic Church, and starting two businesses. She lives on in our hearts because of her influence in our lives.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Butler man arrested after traffic stop

On June 14th around 9:28 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 45 year old Douglas J. Rich of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Rich was arrested on the following charges 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Failure to drive of the right half of the roadway.

Douglas J. Rich was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and later released.

View arrest report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I491082A

Obituary - Luke Don Crockett

Luke Don Crockett, age 5, of Lockwood, Missouri passed away June 12, 2024, in Reeds, Missouri.

Luke was born October 25, 2018 in Fort Scott, Kansas to Brenden Don Crockett and Shelby Lynn (Hall) Crockett.

Luke attended Sarcoxie Learning Academy in Sarcoxie, Missouri. Luke lived for and loved everything farming, especially all things John Deere. He spent every day living his best life in a tractor or truck, farming with his daddy, his papa or his pa. He loved racing and playing with his cousins and uncles. Luke was a light in everyone's life and didn't know a stranger. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his parents, Brenden and Shelby Crockett; one brother, Flint Crockett; grandparents, Darin (Andrea) Crockett of Lamar, MO., Dawn Harney, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Jerry Joe (Dana) Hall of Harper, Kansas; and great-grandparents, Don (Donna) Crockett of Lamar, MO., Gary (Penny) Reichard of Arma, Kansas, Vernon (Elizabeth) Hibbard and Charlene Hall, all of Harper, KS.

Luke was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Glenn Hall and his great-great grandparents, Ralph and Elva Crockett.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Daniel Funeral Home with burial to follow in Oak Grove Cemetery (Oakton) in Lamar, MO.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm, Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the funeral home.

Contributions are suggested and made payable to the Luke Crockett Memorial Fund in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com

Butler woman charged with multiple felonies in St. Clair County

The St. Clair County Circuit Court has filed a complaint against Courtney Paige Eckard of Butler, Missouri. 

She was charged with the following charges 1.) Class D Felony- Possession of a controlled substance -Methamphetamine 2.) Class D Felony- Forgery - Writing a false name on a citation 3.) First Degree Class D Felony Endangering the welfare of a child- Using meth while she was pregnant. 

According the warrant arrest she was placed on a 15,000 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.