Obituary - Lela Marie Lusby

Lela Marie Lusby, 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. A Memorial Visitation in celebration of Lela's life will be held 2:00-4:00pm on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Lela was born on February 1, 1959 in Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of James Clifton and Frances Dean (Sanders) King. She grew up in Harrisonville and graduated from Harrisonville High School with the class of 1977. After high school, Lela attended nursing school and received her LPN degree. Anyone who knew Lela personally might say that she was born to be a caretaker. She had her nursing degree over 45 years which included E.R., Internal Medicine, clinic care, home health for handicapped children, and hospice care.

In the midst of her career, she married and had two children, Emily and Kyle, followed by a son-in-law, Ryan. She was also a grandmother (Mima) to 5 beautiful grandchildren: Lili, Kylee, Chase, Ryan, and Emmett.

She truly enjoyed loving and spoiling them all. Whether you called her daughter, wife, mom, Mima or friend, you knew she would always be there. So, we say goodbye for now, only to reunite one day. We love you!

Multiple rounds of storms late tonight through Wednesday

The hits keep on rolling with additional chances for storms this evening and overnight, and again Wednesday evening and overnight.

Main risks tonight: heavy rain/flooding, strong winds.
Main risks Wed/wed night: strong winds, hail, heavy rain/flooding.

Obituary - Jim D. Grindley

Jim D. Grindley, age 94, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Solon Nursing Care Center in Solon, Iowa. Graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the St. Mary's Cemetery in Montrose, Missouri.

Jim Donald Grindley was born in Kansas City Missouri on November 28, 1929, the third of four sons to Frances (Goth) Grindley and Frank J. Grindley. Of his brothers, he is survived by Kenneth "Jack" Grindley of Porter Ranch, California. He is also survived by his children Debra, Carol, and Erick from his first marriage to Elizabeth (McDonald) Grindley, and a son James F. Grindley from his second marriage to Maria P. Moreno-Rojas. He also leaves two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Jim followed in his father's patriotic footsteps (Frank was a WWI veteran) as a proud Korean War Veteran, serving in the armed forces April 1951 to April 1953. Jim was a hard worker but was happiest out of doors: fishing, hiking, observing the local wildlife and fauna, and working the land on his farm in Chilhowee. His twinkling blue eyes and beaming smile will be dearly missed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Obituary - Mike Hall Sr.

Mike Hall Sr. age 67 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Golden Years Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Visitation will be held 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 pm. Friday, August 16, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A Graveside Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2024 at Norris Cemetery, Urich, Missouri.

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

Obituary - Sandra “Sandy” Marie Hilbus

Sandra “Sandy” Marie Hilbus, age 59 of Adrian, Missouri died Sunday, August 11th at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

Funeral services are pending and will be announced at a later date by the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. 

Cass County lottery player wins unbelievable prize

A Missouri Lottery player was in awe when she realized she had won a top prize of $100,000 on a “Big Money” Scratchers ticket.

“I never in a million years thought I would win $100,000,” she shared. “I scanned it on the machine and I just lost track of where I was. It was unbelievable!”

She explained she went straight home and shared the news with her family, and now plans to use the money to become debt free.

The winning ticket was purchased at Ducky’s, 1901 E. Mechanic St., in Harrisonville.

Players of the $5 “Big Money” Scratchers game have claimed over $4.8 million in prizes since the ticket’s release on June 24. Four additional $100,000 top prizes remain unclaimed.

In FY23, players in Cass County won more than $15.9 million in Missouri Lottery prizes, retailers received more than $1.6 million in commissions and bonuses, and more than $4.9 million in Lottery proceeds went to education programs in the county.

Two people injured in Cass County crash

On Monday August 12th around 4:25 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with the Cass County Sheriff's Deputies and the Lake Winnebago Police Department responded to a two vehicle accident on HWY 291 and HWY 58 West Junction.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occured when the east bound 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 39 year old Kimberly M. Moore of Kansas City, Missouri failed to yield and struck the rear of a stopped east bound 2016 Kia Sorento driven by  60 year old Kimberly Clayton of Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Kimberly Clayton sustained minor injuries and was transported to Centerpoint Medical Center by South Metro EMS for treatment. Kimberly M. Moore sustained serious injuries and was transported to Research Medical Center by South Metro EMS for treatment.

View crash report below: 

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240411116

Obituary - Ronald Dean Horner

Ronald Dean Horner, age 77, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024 at home surrounded by loving family.

A celebration of Ronald’s life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Aaron’s Family Fun Center, 17070 Aaron Ln. Belton, Missouri 64012. Military honors will be rendered for Ronald at 1:00 p.m.

Ronald was born on February 2, 1947 in Harrisonville, Missouri. Ronald honorably served his country in the United States Army and was awarded The Purple Heart during his service. In life Ronald worked as a Machinist for 55 years in the trade. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, cooking, socializing with friends, and loved his Kansas City Royals, as he held a season ticket for forty + years.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Lovell and Dorothy Horner. He is survived by his loving wife of thirty two years, Linda Horner; step-son Anthony Clark and step-grandson, Keegan Clark; two brothers, Russ Horner and Robert Horner (wife Barbara); and four of the most spoiled feline companions, Bentley, Simon, Alley, and Tiye.