And that’s a wrap!

And that's a wrap! After more than 10 amazing years, Akins PC Repair LLC Harrisonville office has officially closed its doors. What a journey it has been—with three offices and thousands of incredible customers, we’ve experienced unforgettable moments along the way.

To our Harrisonville community: thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your unwavering support over the years. You've truly been the heart and soul of what we do.

Many of you have asked about the reason for this move, and the simple answer is: it’s time for a change. Running an office that's open six days a week and being on call nearly 24/7 has been both rewarding and demanding. To better balance work and family life, I’ve chosen a new office location that’s closer to home and more centralized. This decision allows me to spend less time on the road and more time recharging with my loved ones.

We’re excited to announce that, starting December 30th, you can find us at our new office: 410 Main St, Belton, MO. We look forward to continuing to serve you from our new location!

Thank you again for being part of this incredible chapter. Here’s to new beginnings, and as always, we’re just a call away if you need us!

-Cody

Obituary - Bonnie Henderson

Bonnie was born September 18, 1943 in Martin City Missouri to Leo Calvin and Viola Mae (Rice) Zollman.

Bonnie had two sisters Leona Lowe and Naomi Hestand and one brother Calvin Ray Zollman. Bonnie married Gerald (Jerry) Henderson May 26, 1962 and they had two children Michael E Henderson and Sandra K (Henderson) McIntosh and two grandchildren Makayla McIntosh and Morgan McIntosh and many nieces and nephews.

Bonnie and Jerry began their life together in Raymore MO later moving to Appleton City and then to their farm near Blairstown, MO. After Jerry’s passing Bonnie lived in Harrisonville, MO where she lived the remainder of her life.

Bonnie was a devoted wife and mother but also spent years working in other pursuits such as working in business offices, assistant nursing and working on the farm. Wherever she lived she was always active in the churches that she and her family attended. She enjoyed cooking and gardening and if you were lucky you received one of her hand pieced quilts. She will be remembered for her Christmas boxes of candy and cookies and her Halloween popcorn balls were legendary. She also liked games, whether it be watching baseball or football or playing cards, dominos or marbles.

Bonnie could always be counted on to help out with anything. She especially enjoyed working in bible school or helping out with the youth group and helping elderly family and friends with their needs. Bonnie was always happiest spending time with her family and friends and especially her granddaughters and you always had fun when she was around.

Bonnie passed away December 25, 2024 but she touched many people’s lives in many different ways with her loving and caring sprit and no words can ever express how much she will be missed.

Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with Interment at Blairstown Cemetery, Blairstown, Missouri.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blairstown Cemetery Association and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Newly elected Cass County Officials sworn in

Today we swore in our newly elected Cass County Officials. Thank you to Judge Eftink for officiating. Congratulations to Sheriff Jeff Weber, Judge Stacey Lett, Public Administrator Randy Jones, Treasurer Steve Cheslik, Associate County Commissioner District 1 Mike Moreland, Assessor Roger Raffety, and Associate County Commissioner District 2 Jeff Fletcher.

Kansas teen dies after SUV strikes a tree

CRAWFORD COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 6p.m. Monday in Crawford County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe driven by Nathan Brown, 17, Pittsburg, Kansas was northbound on S Rouse Street just north of Adams Street in Pittsburg.

The SUV traveled off the the roadway to the left and struck a tree. Brown was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Frontier Forensics. 

 He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Obituary - Virginia Irene Paul

Virginia Irene Paul, 79, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born August 18, 1945 in Sedalia, Missouri, a daughter of Joseph Milton and Margaret Francis (White) Lewis. She spent her early years in Sedalia, and was a 1963 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia.

Virginia was united in marriage to Gary W. Paul on September 4, 1964 in Sedalia. They lived in Lee's Summit, MO for a couple of years before moving to Harrisonville in 1969. Virginia was a Drivers Examination Clerk for the Missouri State Highway Patrol in the Harrisonville office for 21 years, retiring in 2004. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Harrisonville, was a volunteer for the Harrisonville Senior Center and Meals on Wheels, and was a member of the Cass Regional Medical Center Auxiliary. Virginia loved spending time with the grandkids, enjoyed music and line dancing.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers: Roy, Bob, Walter, Kenneth, and Cecil; and five sisters, Bea Cole, Luetta Novak, Lena Taylor, Velma Shackles, and Cora Lewis. She is survived by her husband, Gary Paul, Harrisonville, MO; two daughters, Shelly Grubb, Lone Jack, MO; and Shawna Casper, Tulsa, OK; two brothers, Harold Lewis, Millport, AL; and Lloyd Lewis, Bates City, MO; seven grandchildren: Alisha, Jessica, Mickaela, Miranda, Jordan, Jonah and Emily; two great-grandchildren, Kaycee and Dimitri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville, Mo

Arrest made after shots fired in Belton

On 12-24-2024, Belton officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of Kenneth Ln. regarding shots fired. Upon their arrival, officers found that a residence had been shot several times, but no injuries occurred. This was the third such incident involving this residence within the last week.

Officers began their investigation and were able to determine a suspect and suspect vehicle description which was broadcast to surrounding agencies. 

A short time later, officers were notified that the suspect vehicle had been located at a nursing facility in Raymore. Belton officers responded to the facility and, with the assistance of Raymore officers, were able to identify and locate the driver of the suspect vehicle. 

This individual was taken into custody for further investigation. Officers were also able to locate and recover a weapon of the same caliber used in the shooting at the scene.

On 12-25-2024, the Cass County Prosecutor’s Office charged Pharrell Canady of Belton with three counts of Unlawful Use of a Weapon and three counts of Armed Criminal Action in relation to these incidents. Pharrell is currently being held in the Cass County Jail on no bond. 

This is yet another example of the teamwork between your Belton officers, the public, our partner law enforcement agencies and the Cass County Prosecutor’s Office resulting in a dangerous criminal being taken off the streets.

Obituary - Dennis "Denny" Shannon

Funeral services for Denny Shannon of Merwin, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation prior to services 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Westpoint Cemetery in Amsterdam, Missouri. Contributions to Westpoint Cemetery. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Dennis “Denny” Lee Shannon, age 83 of Merwin, Missouri died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born February 12, 1941 to Glen Damon and Doris Mae Trued Shannon in Merwin. His birth mother died when he was four years old and his father married Wilma Jean Dean who raised Denny as her own.

Denny is survived by his wife, Delores Shannon of the home; a daughter, Delora Jean Fritts and husband Kelly of Drexel, Missouri; two sons, Douglas Lee Shannon and wife Debbie of Drexel, Missouri and Matthew Darin Shannon and wife Lori of Adrian, Missouri; nine grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and a brother, C.J. Shannon and wife Teresa of Apache Junction, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents; two granddaughters, Dora Lee Shannon and Chelsea Ann Shannon; and a brother, Larry Shannon.

Major Michael A. Turner named the 25th Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Today, Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced Major Michael A. Turner as the 25th Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). Major Turner will assume the role of Superintendent following the retirement of Colonel Eric T. Olson, effective February 1, 2025, and await Missouri Senate confirmation.

“Appointing the next Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol—one of the nation’s finest law enforcement agencies—is a task that we did not take lightly, and I am confident in Major Turner’s qualifications and experience to lead the agency,” Governor-Elect Kehoe said. “My administration is ready to get to work on improving safety and security in our communities, and I look forward to Major Turner and our MSHP troopers playing a large role in that effort.”

Major Turner currently serves as commander of the Field Operations Bureau. He has direct oversight responsibility for all nine troops, the Aircraft Division, and the Water Patrol Division.

“I’m humbled to receive this appointment and look forward to working with Governor-Elect Kehoe and incoming DPS Director James to take care of our troopers on the road, enforce laws to improve public safety, and strengthen the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s distinguished reputation as the state’s premiere law enforcement agency,” said Major Turner.

Turner was appointed to the Patrol on January 1, 1996, as a member of the 71st Recruit Class. Upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop F, Zone 5, Camden County. He was promoted to corporal and designated assistant supervisor of Zone 8, Callaway County, on April 1, 2001. He transferred to Zone 5, Camden/Miller counties on February 28, 2004. On April 29, 2007, he was promoted to sergeant and designated zone supervisor of Zone 6, Moniteau/Morgan counties. Turner served as Troop F SWAT team leader from 2004 to 2011 and founded the Central Missouri Tactical Officers Association. He was promoted to lieutenant on November 1, 2011, and assigned to Troop F Headquarters. On March 1, 2015, Turner was promoted to captain and designated commanding officer of Troop F, Jefferson City. On April 1, 2019, Turner was promoted to major and named commander of the Support Services Bureau. On March 1, 2022, Turner was named commander of the Field Operations Bureau.

Major Turner was born in Texas and grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. He earned an Associate of Arts from Metropolitan Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from Columbia College, and a Master of Arts in sociology and criminal justice from Lincoln University. He is a graduate of the St. Louis University Law Enforcement Leadership and Organizational Change program and the Missouri Police Chief’s Association Command College. He completed Police Leadership: The West Point Model Executive Level Course and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Leadership Missouri program. Turner is also a recipient of the David Steward Academic and Leadership Award and the Patrol’s Valor Award.

Major Turner and his wife, Stacy (Hodges), have two children, Evan and Elizabeth, and a grandson, Rowan.

The Office of Governor-Elect will continue to announce appointments in the coming weeks. Those interested in serving in the Kehoe Administration may visit Governor-Elect.mo.gov to submit an application to serve in the administration or on a board or commission.