17th Annual Drexel Pumpkin Festival

 

Arrest made in Belton armed car jacking

Today, the Cass County Prosecutor's Office charged Rodnae Gorham and Rodneysha Gorham with Accessory Vehicle Hijacking / Deadly Weapon in connection to the carjacking incident in Belton that was on 9-24-2024. Both defendants are being held without bond.

This is an ongoing investigation and more charges may be forthcoming.

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.

 

Obituary - E. W. "Elmo" Adams

E. W. "Elmo" Adams, 85, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. The family will receive friends and family on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Elmo was born May 13,1939 to James and Bessie (Bilyeu) Adams. He was born and raised in Ozark, MO. In Elmo’s younger years, he played guitar and mandolin, even playing in a band in Ozark. He married Carolyn (Buchan) Adams on August 20, 1970 and together they had four children. He spent much of his career managing the lumberyard at Payless Cashways in Grandview, MO. A while after the closure of Payless, Elmo couldn’t stand the boredom and went to work in the paint and hardware department at the Harrisonville Wal-Mart.

Elmo was an ordained minister in the RLDS church. He also operated his own businesses over the years, most notably Adams Supply Company through which he stocked many small businesses with gloves, socks, and other similar products. As a businessman, Elmo was very organized and particular. He ran his home much like his business, always ensuring things were taken care of and everyone’s needs were met.

Elmo is preceded in death by his brother, Derwood; his parents; and his wife. He is survived by his children: Delores “Dee” A. Wilbanks (Jerry), Guy “Mike” Burgess (Cheryl), Teresa “Terry” Stewart (Fred), and Jimmy Bert “JB” Adams (JoEllen); his grandchildren: Melissa “Missy” Parrott (KR), Justin D. DeBrot (Joyce), Amanda DeBrot, Michael Burgess (Alesha), Amanda Adams, and Bryan Achor; as well as, many great-grandchildren, other family and dear friends.

Nevada man arrested on 2nd Degree Class D Assault Charge

On September 24th the Nevada Police Department arrested Austin Haws of Nevada, Missouri after a assault that occurred at a gym in Nevada.

The Nevada Police Department says the incident occurred when Mr. Haws allegedly got into an argument with the alleged victim at a local gym which escalated into Haws shoving the victim before the victim shoved him back and Haws punched the victim twice in the face. 

While talking with Nevada police officers, Haws allegedly said the argument started because the victim looked at him wrong.

Austin Haws was charged with 2nd Degree Class D Assault Charge and his bond was set at $10,000 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.

Obituary - Terrell R. Warren

Terrell R. Warren age 79 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.

Cremation with a Celebration of Life Visitation will be held 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Spencer Hall next to St. Peters Episcopal Church, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Inurnment will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas at a later date.

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

2024 Butler Homecoming dress up days!

See the attached flyer for dress up days leading up to Homecoming on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Butler Rotary Club News

Today the Butler Rotary Club honored Dr Curtis Long. This next Monday he will celebrate his 90th birthday. He has been a long time member of the Butler Rotary Club. Congratulations Dr!

Obituary - James Paul Kliner

James Paul "Jim" Kliner, age 85, Hume, Missouri passed away Sunday September 22, 2024. He was born June 5, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas the son of Harry and Alberta Camp Kliner. He served his country in the United States Air Force.

He retired from Colgate Palmolive. Jim was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Cynthia, his parents, and siblings, John, Pat, Joyce, and Geraldine.

Jim is survived by a son, Michael Kliner, a daughter, Teresa Ham, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 pm Friday, September 27, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Hume Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.