From the desk of Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox

On March 14th, 2024, in Benton County, Circuit Court case number 22BE-CR00562, titled STATE OF MISSOURI v. KOURTNEY AUMEN, the Honorable Judge Brandon Baker ordered an extension of time to complete mental evaluation and report filed by the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Fulton State Hospital, which is a secure facility. 

During this extension of time, the criminal proceedings in this case shall be suspended. The Defendant would be committed to the custody of the Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health.

On August 14th, 2024, Kourtney Aumen was transferred to Fulton State Hospital to be in the care and custody of the Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health. 

The head of the facility, or a qualified Designee, shall examine the Defendant to ascertain whether she is mentally fit to proceed to trial, and if not, whether there is a substantial probability that she will attain mental fitness to proceed to trial in the foreseeable future.

When Kourtney Aumen has attained mental fitness to proceed to trial, she will be returned to the Benton County Detention Center, and criminal proceeding in this case will continue.

Obituary - Robert W. Edwards

Robert W. Edwards, age 80, Stilwell, Kansas passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. He was born on May 24, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Willis and Nadine Pryor Edwards. He was united in marriage to Sandra Brown on October 3, 1970. 

He worked in the real estate industry and later at the IRS. Bob was a man of deep faith. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Edwards, a daughter, Rebecca Kampmann, a son, Robert Edwards II, and several grandchildren.

A private visitation was held at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. A graveside service followed at the Curry Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Butler Rotary Club News

Thanks to Rotarian Jana Rosier for bringing her daughter Jalyn Watson from the Butler High School on Wednesday. 

Jalyn is the BHS Student Council Sponsor. She spoke about school beginning and the upcoming homecoming and BHS Alumni reunion. 

Thanks. Jalyn!

- Courtesy of the Butler Rotary Club

Obituary - Joan Patricia Cox

Joan Patricia Cox, age 94, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was born on February 11,1930, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Harvey and Edna Whirley Coberly. Harvey passed away when Joan was a young child. She was then raised by her mother and step father, Aaron Blunt. 

She graduated from Pleasanton High School in the Class of 1947. After graduation, she married Clifford Waldon Cox on July 3, 1947. He preceded her in death on June 25, 2007. Joan worked as a candy striper when she was a teenager, broadcast the Pleasanton local news on the Fort Scott radio station, worked at the Pleasanton Observer, Braemoor Garment Factory, Union Gas, and was a secretary for the First Christian Church. During the girls’ school years, she was active in PTA. She also loved to babysit her grandchildren and support all of their activities. 

She was also involved in the local Lion’s Club. She was a member of the Pleasanton United Methodist Church. Her family and friends loved her cooking and baking, especially her homemade pies and pineapple ice cream. 

She enjoyed her daily drives around Pleasanton. Joan loved watching birds, squirrels, and spending time with her dogs and cats. She was also preceded in death by three sons-in-law Dick Carpenter, Dean Schoenhals, Chip Coffman, and a great granddaughter, Karodyn Hoffman. Joan is survived by three daughters, Sandi Carpenter, Shelli Schoenhals, and Sherri (Mike) Coffman-Neal. Ten grandchildren Chad (Tonya) Carpenter, Chase (Tara) Carpenter, Chane Carpenter, Jaisha (Rafael) Murillo, Trae Schoenhals, Rance (Kaleigh) Schoenhals, Shaila Hoffman, Gannon (Macie) Coffman, Mason (Heather) Coffman, and Preston (Karesa) Coffman. Twenty great grandchildren Kadence, Kanyon, Jyllian, and Ryker Carpenter, Jordan Orr, London Orr-Thompson, Gabe, Amaris, Lynndee, and Maxx Murillo, Kason and Everlee Schoenhals, Koberlee Hoffman, Aleigha, Breah, and Chayten Lyons, Cohen, Macklin, Blakely, and Karmen Coffman and one great great grandchild Halle Baker.

Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. 

 

Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to service time at the Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Pleasanton United Methodist Church or Pleasanton Cemetery Association.

Obituary - Jane W. Jones

Jane (Whitaker) Jones, formerly of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Foxwood Springs Senior Living Center in Raymore, Mo. She was born May 28, 1931 in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Homer Craig Whitaker and Ruby Lee (Sheperd) Whitaker.

Jane worked at various professional offices as an administrative assistant, among them was her family’s bank in Blairstown, Mo. She married Clyde Morris Jones, Jr., in Blairstown, Mo., on June 11, 1950. He preceded her in death in 1997.

She was a member of the St. Mathews Presbyterian Church, Grandview, Mo.; the United Methodist Church, Adrian, Mo., where she served as a Sunday School teacher; and the First Presbyterian Church, Clinton, Mo. She and Clyde lived in Drexel, Holden, Grandview, Adrian, Garden City and Clinton. While they were in Adrian, she was very instrumental in establishing the Veterans Memorial Park in the early 1970’s. She was a member of the Henry County Museum and the Grandview Jaycees. She was always instrumental in community support everywhere they lived.

Surviving are two daughters, Debbie Roth (Terry), Harrisonville, Mo., and Carla Bensinger (Jesse), Grove, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Roy Johnson (Michelle), Peculiar, Mo., and Maggie Johnson (Kenny), Platte City, Mo.; four great-grandchildren, Gunner Johnson, Caden Herron, Harper Jane Johnson and Sunny Johnson; brother-in-law, Tom Jones, Dallas, Texas; and one niece, Beverly Hocker, Lee’s Summit, Mo.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Val Jean Whitaker, Doyne Whitaker and Connie Whitaker.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2024 at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1111 W. Foxwood Drive, Raymore, Mo., 64083. Mrs. Jones will lie in state from noon to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Interment will be in the Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Mo. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Croix Hospice, and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Donates Ambulance to Clinton Technical School

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare recently donated a decommissioned ambulance to the Clinton Technical School for use as part of its Emergency Medical Technician program.

The emergency vehicle will offer students opportunities to develop hands-on healthcare skills and simulate real-world scenarios.

“By providing this ambulance to the Clinton Technical School for the training, we are investing in future healthcare providers,” said Amy Guynn, RN, Paramedic, Director of Ambulance Services at GVMH. “Practical, hands-on experience is invaluable in healthcare education, and we are proud to support their EMT program as it cultivates skilled and compassionate healthcare workers who will undoubtedly help make a difference in our communities.”

“We are grateful for our partnership with GVMH and are excited to put the ambulance to use to educate our students,” said Melissa Batusic, Director at Clinton Technical School. “The ambulance will allow students to develop skills and gain experience that will boost their proficiency and help them become more prepared to enter the workforce after graduation.”

City of Butler is in for a real treat with the new expansion of Udderly Nuts

The City of Butler is in for a real treat with the new expansion of Udderly Nuts - Butler. 

Talia and Stephen Miller gave me a sneak peek of the new store on the square and it is going to be wonderful. I can not wait until they open the doors to the public for everyone to see. ba

We as a community are very lucky to have them. I encourage everyone to support all our local businesses in town. We need them to strive and be successful for us to continue to grow and prosper as a community.

#supportlocal#supportsmallbusinessowners#supportlocalbusiness

Pleasant Hill man seriously injured in motorcycle crash

On Wednesday August 14th around 2:33 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with the Cass County Sheriff's Department responded to a motorcycle accident on MO-7 at Elliot RD.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occured when the north bound 1997 Custom Motorcycle driven by a 46 year old Richard A. Sauceda of Pleasant Hill, Missouri travelled off the right side of the roadway in a curve and struck a ditch.

Mr. Sauceda sustained serious injuries and was transported by Pleasant Hill Fire Department to Research Medical Center.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240414248