Obituary - Stevana Leah Gilbert

Stevana Leah Gilbert, age 80, passed away at home on June 19, 2024. She was born on July 20, 1943, in Nash, Oklahoma, the daughter of Opal and Rosa Meritt Bolte. Stevana graduated from Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Oklahoma. She married William “Bill” Gilbert in Lamont, Oklahoma. 

They moved to Richards, Missouri in July 1974, where she helped on their farm and was a homemaker before becoming an LPN. She worked at Heartland Hospital in Nevada for many years before retiring. Stevana was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada, Missouri.

Survivors include her three children Tama Hinton, Tim (Kathleen) Gilbert, Roger (Tina) Gilbert, 15 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Stevana was preceded in death by her husband Bill Gilbert, her parents, and three brothers Opal, Brook, and John.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am, July 6, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home with Father Peter Savidge officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at St. Michael’s cemetery near Fulton, Kansas.

Highlights from the 45th Annual Steam & Gas Engine Show

Highlights from the 45th Annual Steam & Gas Engine Show...

The 45th Annual Steam and Gas Engine Show is happening this weekend on the grounds of Frontier Village in Adrian June 28th, 29th and 30th.

The Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association invite everyone to take a step back in time and enjoy tractor pulls, visit an ice cream parlor, blacksmith show and museum.

We had a great time at this event today. Please enjoy some photos from the Parade of Power that was held today. 

Boil Water Advisory for Butler Public Water District #7

The Bates County Public Water District #7 has issued a boil water advisory. This includes the areas of Pleasant Gap, Happy Hill, Papinsville, Prairie City and surrounding areas. We will update when this has been lifted. 

Adrian Optimist Club Salute to freedom 4th of July Celebration Parade

Several people gathered today on Main Street in Adrian for the annual Adrian Optimist Club Salute to freedom 4th of July Celebration Parade. 

The parade had a great turn out today despite the humidity it seemed like everyone had a good time.The grand marshall of the parade was Andy Enos! 

Remember tonight around 9:45 p.m. there will be a fireworks display in Adrian. The National Anthem will be performed live before the celebration by Jeremy Bridges. You can also tune into 95.9 FM on your car radio to listen to music while you watch the show. 

Please enjoy some photos from parade event below:

AHS Alum Derek Miner led the parade as he carried the American flag. He is the son of Landon and Angela Miner. Thank you for your service!

Two fatal drownings took place in the area last week

Two fatal drownings took place in the area last week according to Missouri Highway Patrol. The first was in Benton county on wednesday, June 26th, at 7:29 pm. Skyler Lewis,31, of Gravois Mills. Lewis waded in to Truman Lake to retrieve a snagged net and drowned. 

The second incident occurred on n Friday, June 28th in . Missouri Highway Patrol along with the Henry County Sheriff’s and First responders were called to the Calhoun area after an accident occured when Brent L Carroll, 20, of Warrensburg, had a rollover accident involving the lawnmower that he was operating. 

Carroll, who was mowing an embankment of a pond on the property when the mower lost traction and rolled over with Carroll. The mower came to rest in the pond on top of the worker. He was pinned under the equipment. First responders arrived and freed him and started CPR but Mr Carroll was not responsive.

View reports below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/WP03/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240325473

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/WP03/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240325473

Saturday morning rollover crash claims the life of Clinton man

On Saturday June 29th around 11:20 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover on Route U just north of CR SE 580 in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by 67 year old Steven F. Albin of Clinton, Missouri ran off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch and a culvert before overturning and coming to rest on its top.

Mr. Albin was pronounced dead at the scene of this accident and his body was transported to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton.

This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 44th fatality of the year 2024. Next of kin notified.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240327279

Obituary - Jeffery Lynn Harness

Jeffery Lynn Harness age 64 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Friday, June 28, 2024 at Golden Years Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held at a later a date and visitation details will be added once that information becomes available.

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

Cass County pursuit ends in Kansas City

This morning around 12:20 a.m., a deputy attempted to conduct a vehicle stop on I-49 just south of 155th St. in Belton for a traffic violation.

As the vehicle headed northbound on I-49, the deputy activated his emergency lights.

The driver was slow to respond but stopped. Once the deputy walked toward the vehicle, the driver took off at a high rate of speed.
The deputy immediately got back to his own vehicle and began pursuing the suspect.

As the pursuit ensued, the suspect drove northbound erratically.
The driver ended up fleeing his vehicle after coming to a stop near the playground area at Iser Park in Kansas City.

As the suspect fled on foot, the deputy noticed a firearm in his hand.

Several agencies, including the Grandview, MO Police Department, Kansas City Missouri Police Department, Raytown Police Department and ATF assisted — including K9 and aerial support.
But they were unable to locate the suspect. KCPD is investigating this incident.