Two injured Henry County crash

On Saturday August 24th around 9:24 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with the Henry County Sheriff's Office responded to a two-vehicle accident on MO 18 at Grand River Bridge.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occured when the east bound 2023 GMC Terrain driven by an 80 year old Carol D. Teagarden on Butler, Missouri crossed the center of the roadway and struck a west bound 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 74 year old Rickard D. Wombles of Clinton, Missouri head on.

Carol D. Teagarden sustained serious injuries and was Golden Valley EMS to Research Medical Center for treatment. 

Rickard D. Wombles sustained moderate injuries and was also transported by Golden Valley EMS to Research Medical Center for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240432230

Obituary - Norma Joyce Kramer

Norma Joyce Kramer, 86, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Nevada Regional Medical Center.She was born November 4, 1937 to William Henry Madison and Blanche Louise (Tucker) Madison in Fort Scott. 

She attended country schools and St. Mary’s Catholic school in Fort Scott. On September 30, 1954, she married Bill Kramer. He preceded her in death in 2017. She enjoyed listening to music, staying active, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching them in their many sporting events and activities. She was a lifelong member of the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Survivors are her sons, Michael Kramer and wife, Patricia, of Fort Scott and Larry Kramer, and wife Grace, of Fort Scott; her daughter, Dolores Pruitt and husband, Jim, of Fort Scott; her grandchildren, BJ Pruitt (Kayla), Brett Kramer (Erica), Jake Kramer, Cody Kramer, Cole Pruitt (Samantha), Megan Crosier (Clint), Patricia Sheehy (Morgan), and Michael Kramer; her ten great grandchildren and one expected in October; her siblings Nora Karleskint, Warren Madison, Cathy Thomas, Frank Madison, and Claude Madison.She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, brother William Madison, and sister Carol LeFever.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26th at the Kennedy Gym with Father Yancey Burgess officiating. Burial will be at the National Cemetery in Fort Scott. A rosary will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 25th at Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel with a visitation to follow. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Care to Share. Donations may be sent to the Cheney Witt Funeral Home, 201 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Cars & Coffee event a success today

Several cool cars gathered this morning in the Napa/Family Center parking lot for the 1st annual Cars & Coffee event sponsored by Restless Performance and Be Seen Motorsports both of Butler.

The coffee was made available today by the famous Blue Truck Cafe. Thanks to everyone who attended this great event. Please enjoy some photos we took below:

Obituary - Charles Eugene McWhirt

Charles Eugene McWhirt, age 94, of Belton, Missouri passed away peacefully at Carnegie Village on August 22, 2024.

A celebration of life visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083.

Charles was born in Vandalia, Missouri on January 3, 1930, the son of Orlo J. McWhirt and Gladys M. Johnson. Shortly after graduating from the 8th grade, Charles moved to Kansas City, Missouri. There, he met his first wife, Jessie M. Eggeman. Together, they had three sons, Charles, Robert, and James, who they raised in and around Raymore, Missouri. After 20 years of marriage, Charles and Jessie divorced and the family separated. The two oldest boys remained with Charles, while James moved with Jessie to Michigan. A year later, on September 23, 1966, Charles married Velma L. Elkins, who became the love of his life. Charles worked many years as an Electroplater for Bendix, retiring at age 65. He also built many homes during his life, mostly in the Raymore area. Family was very important to Charles, and along with his parents and sons, Charles was blessed with the love of Velma's many siblings, nieces, and nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Orlo and Gladys McWhirt; his loving wife of 47 years Velma L. McWhirt; two sons, Charles L. and James L. McWhirt; and his brother, Jimmie L. McWhirt.

He is survived by his son, Robert E. McWhirt.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to a local charity of your choice in his honor.

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

Obituary - Linda Rose McKee

Linda Rose McKee, age 65, was born March 16, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri. She departed this life August 22, 2024 at her home near Montrose, Missouri.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; one son James Joy; her siblings: Sandy Ball, Mary Kendall, Jerry Scott, Cathy Ramirez and Bob Scott.

She is survived by her husband George Michael “Mike” McKee; two children, Paula Joy and George Allen McKee; her grandchildren: Joseph Kempinger, Noah Kempinger, Lyric Tinsley, Miley West, and Justiss Tinsley; her siblings: Diana DeMaggio, Frank DeMaggio, Ed DeMaggio, Janet McMichael, Liz Ramirez, Bea Clemons, and Nina Scott.

Visitation

Hill & Son Funeral Home LLC Saturday, August 31, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Funeral Service

Hill & Son Funeral Home LLC Saturday, August 31, 2024
11:00 AM

Nevada Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Leading Meth Conspiracy

Troopers Seized Nearly 10 Kilos of Meth, Three Firearms in Traffic Stop

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Nevada, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for leading a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Trenton D. Wallace, 28, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark to 20 years in federal prison without parole.

On Dec. 14, 2023, Wallace pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and attempting to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.

An Oklahoma State Highway Patrol trooper stopped Wallace, who was driving a Chevrolet Impala, on Interstate 44 on Feb. 16, 2022. Wallace denied being in possession of any firearms, but the trooper seized a Freedom Arms .22-caliber pistol (disguised to look like a belt buckle) when Wallace reached for it as a drug-sniffing dog was being deployed. Wallace also was in possession of $4,206 in cash.

When a police dog alerted to the presence of drugs, troopers searched the vehicle and found a duffel bag that contained approximately 25 pounds (9.9 kilograms) of methamphetamine, packaged in 10 large plastic bags. Troopers also found a loaded H&K 9mm semi-automatic pistol under the driver’s seat and a loaded Sig Sauer .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol under the passenger’s seat.

According to court documents, Wallace is an admittedly active and high-ranking member of the Southwest Honkey’s prison gang. The methamphetamine seized from Wallace would be enough to supply two doses (.25 grams) of methamphetamine to every man, woman, and child in Vernon County, Mo.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica R. Eatmon. It was investigated by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team.

Obituary - Alvin Cumpton

Alvin Cumpton age 74 of Garden City, Missouri departed this life Friday, August 23, 2024.

Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Heart of Life Church, Garden City, Missouri.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Heart of Life Church, Garden City, Missouri with interment at Dayton Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to be made to Dayton Community Church Memorial Fund, and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

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

Obituary - Carol Kay Schrock

Carol Kay Schrock, 87, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Crown Care Health and Rehab in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Harrisonville Community Church in Harrisonville, MO, with burial to follow at Clearfork Cemetery in Garden City, MO. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Kinder Kastle.

Carol Kay Firestone was born January 1, 1937 in a small town outside Topeka, KS, called Dover, KS. She was the youngest of three children born to Ray H. and Velma (Sage) Firestone. She had two older siblings, Neil and Joann. The family moved to Topeka, KS, when Kay was 3 months old. Kay graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. She then went on and attended Washburn University in Topeka, majoring in Music Performance in Voice and a minor in Piano. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in 1959. She then began teaching music in two elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO, for one year, and going on to teach music at the elementary school in East Lynne, MO, for 8 years. She then became the music teacher for Kinder Kastle, becoming the Harrisonville Christian School that formed in 1968. "Miss Kay" was the name given to her by all of her students. Along with teaching at school, Miss Kay has given many students piano and voice lessons, many of whom have served in music at church, as well as, teaching.

In 1960, Kay was married to Jim Schrock and moved to Cass County, Missouri. Kay was blessed with three sons: Mitch, Kelly, and Brian, all of the area. She has been grateful to enjoy her daughters-in-law, as well as, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. All of her family has been so dear to her heart and made her life complete by serving the Lord. From her testimony, we learn these words, "When I was little, I knew I wanted to know the Lord... I always knew this." In February 1962, she received Jesus as her personal Savior. She has since then been so grateful to be called a "Child of the King" and living each day in the Light of the Lord.

Kay also led music at the then newly formed church, Harrisonville Mennonite Church, now Harrisonville Community Church. Later, Kay was part of the Worship Team and music leader at Church on the Rock for several years. Kay's greats joy was to lead people in worship. A side hobby of Kay's was drawing and painting portraits and other art. Soon many commissioned her for portraits of family and friends. It was a joy to bring a face alive on canvas, especially children.

Kay is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Neil (Joy) Firestone; her sister, Joann (Jon) Schuenight; and grandson, Jonathan Schrock. She is survived by her sons: Mitch (Stacey) Schrock of Harrisonville, MO; Kelly (Alissia) Schrock of Harrisonville, MO; and Brian (Anna) Schrock of Butler, MO; her 10 grandchildren: Nathan (Ashli) Schrock, Aaron (Hannah) Schrock, Andrew (Olivia) Schrock, Marquise Schrock, Rachael (Cory) Yoder, Kenna Schrock, Tarin Schrock, Carolyn Schrock, Jiana Schrock, and Paula Schrock; and her 6 great-grandchildren: Charlotte, Jonathan, Emma Eli, Lucille, and Maci.