Letter from the St. Clair County Sheriff

On October 12th, St. Clair County Deputies responded to a call for service on NE 364 Road in Osceola, in regards to a burglary. The reporting party informed the deputies that their front door frame had been broken, and their house had multiple items stolen from it. The items stolen included multiple firearms, checkbooks, clothing, jewelry, tools, and a crossbow. In total, $300 worth of damage was done, and the stolen property was valued at approximately $9,794.

During the area canvas, deputies were able to locate evidence that led them to the Wildflower Inn. After further investigation, 2 suspects were located at Casey’s General Store in Osceola, where they were both promptly arrested. A search of their motel room resulted in various stolen items being found, and drug paraphernalia that field tested positive for methamphetamine.

Madison Neece was arrested and charged for Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Motor Vehicle - 2nd Degree, and Receiving Stolen Property with a bond set at $15,000 cash or surety. Camrynn McDonald was arrested and charged with Tampering with Motor Vehicle - 1st Degree, and Receiving Stolen Property with a bond set at $15,000 cash or surety. Charges have also been submitted to the St. Clair County Prosecuting Attorney for Burglary - 2nd Degree.

Sheriff Lee Hilty would like to take this time to shine light on the excellent and expeditious investigative work performed by the deputies in solving this burglary.

Anyone missing a wheelchair in St. Clair County

Wheel chair found on 82 and 13 Highway. Has a red bracelet that says Property of Judith. 

If you lost a wheel chair it can be picked up at the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office

Obituary - Thomas Carroll

Funeral services for Thomas Carroll of Appleton City, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. No scheduled visitation. Burial in Johnstown Cemetery, Johnstown, Missouri. Contributions to Johnstown Cemetery Association. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Thomas Phillip Carroll, age 88 of Appleton City, Missouri, died Monday, October 14, 2024 at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center. He was born to Charles Oral and Eva Helen (O’Dea) Carroll on February 10, 1936 in rural Bates County west of Adrian, Missouri. He was the seventh of their eight children and the last surviving member of his family. He attended Hackler grade school and graduated from Ballard High School in 1954. He met his future wife, Dora Spears, at Ballard, and they were married June 12, 1953, the summer before his senior year. To this union were born three children, Phillip Clark, Steven Patrick, and Melinda Ann.

Thomas was always a hard worker and was employed at several different jobs during his lifetime, including 20+ years at the Meyer Lens Plant, a short stint at Anaconda Cable, custodian at Ballard School, and Vaughn’s Crating / Noble Wood Specialties for 35 years until he was no longer able to work due to his health. Other various jobs included OK Rubber Welders, fence building, masonry, mowing the cemetery and church property in Johnstown, hanging wall paper, farming and milking.

Thomas enjoyed picking up walnuts and pecans and spent many hours of his later life digging up those hated dandelions. Some of his hobbies included word search books, jig-saw puzzles, playing dominoes, and watching game shows on T.V.

His greatest joy was his 10 grandchildren, Brendan Carroll, Erinn Muller, Rachel Davis, Craig Carroll, Bevin Drew, Cailin Stahl, Dalyn Noble, Micah Noble, Sean Carroll, and Carra Jones; and also 19 great-grandchildren, Brian Carroll, Devin Carroll, Lara Bommer, Taegan Muller, Abigail Carroll, Tristen Muller, Eva Stahl, Walter Carroll, Bria Carroll, Anna Stahl, Eliza Stahl, Quincy Noble, Kinslee Carroll, Elaina Callahan, August Noble, Eedy Stahl, Thea Carroll, Tarynn Muller, and Eden Callahan with one on the way.

Thomas obeyed the gospel as a teen-ager and was a faithful Christian until his death. He has attended the Johnstown Church of Christ since 1960, serving as treasurer and caretaker for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 67 years, Dora; his brothers, Charles Jr. and Bobby Joe; and his sisters, Coraetta, Lina Lou, Margorie, Jesse, and Wanda. He is survived by his three children Clark (Connie) Carroll of Appleton City, Missouri, Steven (Eldonna) Carroll of Butler, Missouri, and Melinda (Paul) Noble of Appleton City, Missouri; two sisters-in-law; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren listed above; and many nieces and nephews.

Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for October

We would like to congratulate Jody Kirtley, RT, CT, our Employee of the Month for October at Bates County Memorial Hospital! As a radiologic technologist and Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech), Jody assists patients with radiologic exams and CT scans. Since joining the Imaging 

Services department in 2013, Jody has shown exceptional attention to detail and compassion in patient care. She consistently goes above and beyond, taking on extra tasks and hours to keep our team running smoothly. We’re so grateful for her dedication and positive attitude! Congratulations, Jody, on this well-deserved recognition!

Obituary - Anja Maria Maginn

Anja Maria Maginn, 54, of Garden City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at her home in Garden City.

Anja was born October 20, 1969 in Oberhaid, Germany, a daughter of Werner and Ingeborg (Eichorn) Rödig. She obtained a Green Card and moved to the United States in 2006. Anja was united in marriage to Todd Spencer Maginn on July 22, 2006 in Kansas City, MO. They moved to Garden City in 2014.

Her family was of utmost importance to Anja. Anja loved her children, and everybody else’s children. She spoke life into everyone she met. Anja was the encourager of encouragers. Anja loved music, to travel, and she loved her dogs, cats, chickens, ducks and especially her horse, Hank, and her donkey, Harry. In the mornings, she enjoyed a cup of hot tea in the dining room watching birds through the window. In the evenings, she enjoyed winding down with a glass of wine in the living room with her family or watching the sunset. Anja was known for her cake rolls and her Bee Sting Cake that the Harrisonville Community got to enjoy at Bona Fide Bakery.

Anja was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Todd, of the home; her mother, Ingeborg Rödig, of Oberhaid, Germany; two sons, TJ Maginn, of Los Angeles, California; and Keegan Maginn, of Garden City, MO; two daughters, Jennifer Robinson and Leslie Ann Sall, both of Garden City, MO; two brothers, Stephan (Andrea) Rödig and Dieter (Ursula) Rödig, of Germany; and her grandson, Jack Werner Robinson.

Update: One injured in accident near Spruce

On Tuesday October 15th around 6:10 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and the Butler Fire Department responded to a one vehicle accident on H Highway east of CR 10623 near Spruce.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2016 Chevrolet Traverse driven by 81 year old Donna L. Kagarice of Butler, Missouri ran off the roadway and struck a ditch.

Donna L. Kagarice sustained moderate injuries and she was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240525034

Warsaw man arrested after pursuit

Yesterday, Warrensburg Police Department Sgt. Adam Wade and his partner, K9 Negan, assisted Deputies with the successful apprehension of a suspect after a car chase the night prior. 

Deputies responded to reports of a man walking in the 1200 block of NW 400, closely matching the description of the armed suspect from the pursuit, who fled on foot the previous night. 

The suspect, identified as Dustin Street from Warsaw, Missouri had an active warrant out of Benton County for failure to appear on the original charge of Delivery of a controlled substance. 

Upon Deputies' arrival, Street fled under a bridge and into a creek, ignoring commands. Sgt. Wade and K9 Negan were requested to respond, K9 Negan tracked Street through the creek and dense brush, directing Deputies to his location. Following repeated commands, Street surrendered to Deputies without further issues.

Street received a medical evaluation by EMS on site before being taken to the hospital for medical clearance.

A warrant was issued today for Dustin Street with the following charges: Unlawful Possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance and Resisting/Interfering with arrest for a felony with a $15,000.00 cash only bond.

Thank you, Warrensburg Police Department, for your assistance.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven in a court of law.

Coldest temperatures of the season tonight

Coldest temperatures of the season tonight.

Lows across the area generally in the 27 to 33 degree range, with localized low lying areas possibly colder.