Obituary - Donna Jean Burch

Donna Jean Burch, age 85, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully at North Kansas City Hospital on August 1, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 9, 2024, in Mt. Zion Cemetery, 575 Zion Dr., Lynn Creek, Missouri 65052.

Donna was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 8, 1938, the daughter of Dewey Russell and May Bell Walburn. Shortly after graduating high school, she met the love of her life, James D. Burch and together they were blessed with eight children, James, Jean, Ruby, Marsha, Kevin, John, Dawn, and Paula. Donna loved doing many things like reading, puzzles, watching the Perry Mason show, and spending time outdoors watching mother nature and the animals. She loved her family and friends, adoring every minute with them.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and May Russell; her loving husband of 50 years James D. Burch; daughter, Paula Chavez; grandson, Zeb Craig; brother, Dewey Russell, Jr.; sister, Evelyn Anderson; and son in-law, David Bolan.

She is survived by her children, James Burch, Jr. (Jesica), Jean Bolan, Ruby Bradley, Marsha Harshner (Arvel), Kevin Burch, John Burch, and Dawn Schmaltz; 14 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Kiwanis Club coming to Butler

The community is invited to attend the 1st meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Butler. The formation of this organization is underway, the first meeting will be held at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Butler on Thursday, August 8th at 6 pm. Adults participating as a member or as a leader, are invited to attend and find out how the formation of a Kiwanis Club can have a positive impact on the Adults and Youth in the community. 

The meeting is not limited to Butler, any adult wanting to see the benefits of a Kiwanis Club is invited to attend. RSVP Barb Thompson at 314-780-4464. -Courtesy 921news.com

From the Desk of Sheriff Chad Anderson

Shortly after 8:30 am this morning, Butler Police Department received a call in reference to a potentially deceased male at his apartment in Butler.   On arrival, first responders confirmed the male was deceased.   

We are saddened to announce the male subject was a civilian employee of the Bates County Sheriff’s Office that was assigned to the jail division. 

We will not be identifying him at this moment to allow for his immediate family to process their loss and to notify extended family.   

At this time the Butler Police Department and the Bates County Coroner’s Office are investigating the cause and manner of his death.

Cooler, quiet weather through Sunday

The weather will remain quiet and cooler than previous days, with a slight chance for showers/storms overnight into Thursday. Chances for rain increase by Sunday and Monday, with probabilities between 30-50%

Arrest made in Butler

On 7/30/2024, Butler Police Officers were dispatched to a disturbance. While en route, Officers were advised that a male subject had left the scene with a firearm. Officers located a subject matching the description given of the male that left the scene.

The subject was identified as Seth Breiner. Breiner was searched for weapons and while being searched, the Officer located a firearm as well as a large amount of loose pills in a plastic bag. Breiner advised the Officer that the pills were Xanax and Percocet.

Breiner was transported to the Bates County Jail and a warrant was issued with the following charges:

Two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance

Unlawful Use Of Weapon - Possess Weapon And A Felony Controlled Substance

Breiner is currently in custody and was assigned a bond amount of $24,500 Cash Only.

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.

Bates County Brawl Demolition Derby October 5th

 

Quezada recognized for 15 years as Harrisonville Fire Fighter

During Monday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, we were able to celebrate a couple of important milestones for Fire Fighter Roberto Quezada.

First, Quezada was recognized for serving the citizens of Harrisonville for 15 years!

Second, Roberto was pinned with his new rank of Engineer! Quezada was pinned by his daughter Olivia and his son Roberto.

We are so grateful for the leadership Engineer Quezada has brought to our department and for his continued service to the Harrisonville community.

Bates County Sheriff's Office presents "Animals in Service" at Kamp Keirsey

On 8/5/2024, members of the Bates County Sheriff’s Office and volunteers were invited to present our “Animals in Service” program for a youth camp at Camp Keirsey outside of Amsterdam. The youth were educated on how these animals serve our community and the accomplishments they have achieved since being in service.

 
Captain Shaffer presented a K9 demonstration with K9 Falco. Falco is a duel purpose patrol dog. He is able to find the odor of narcotics, track and detain people and do article searches. Falco did a couple of demonstrations for the kids and Captain Shaffer answered questions about police work and K9 work.

Detective Stockdale presented patrol horse MO. Prior to MO becoming a patrol horse for the Sheriff’s Office he was certified in search and rescue. MO has been to many parades, community events and is utilized in search and rescue here in Bates County.

 
The kids got to hear how each of these animals are unique and play a role in the operations of the Sheriff’s Office. Just like patrol cars, drones, UTVs, ATVs and ground searchers each tool has an appropriate time and place to be used.

 
Our volunteers also brought a paint horse called Sarge, owned by Cameron Anderson and a buckskin horse, named Draco owned by Jacie Warren. Both of these horses are acquainted with the program and associated with the Volunteer Sheriff’s Posse Program. The kids received rides on the horses and were able to love on them.

The purpose of our Animals in Service Program is to show the next generation that there are many programs within the Law Enforcement Career that they can pursue. Our hopes is that we sparked a little law enforcement flame in one of the kids to be the next generation of law enforcement.