Areas under a thunderstorm (or a couple thunderstorms) will receive more than this.
A widespread 1-2 inches, with the bullseye being SW Missouri and NW Arkansas with this round.
-Greg@660weather
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Much needed rain to stay awhile
Areas under a thunderstorm (or a couple thunderstorms) will receive more than this.
Obituary - Shirley Faye Heathman
Shirley grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1956. She worked at the Graphic Arts Studio in Nevada right out of high school where she worked her whole life until her retirement 25 years later. Following retirement Shirley drove cancer patients to treatment through Vernon County Cancer Relief and was voted Rotary Club Citizen of the Year for her volunteer work. She also helped with tax returns for the elderly for several years. Shirley loved to bowl when she was younger and that was where she met her husband Bob. She was a lifelong member of Community of Christ Church and was an active member of the women’s group and sang in a quartet.
In addition to her husband Bob, she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Dorothy Jones; and an infant brother, Kenneth Lee Porter.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. on Friday prior to the service.
Memorials are suggested to Community of Christ Church c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
Obituary - Donald Eugene Plunkett
A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.
2 hurt when vehicle hits tractor near Rich Hill
On September 22nd around 8:30 pm, the Rich Hill Fire Department, Bates County EMS, Bates County Sheriffs Office as well as the Missouri Highway Patrol responded to WW highway and county road 10508 for a motor vehicle accident.
According to the MSHP report, a 2025 Jeep Compass with two occupants, ages 70 and 71, from Tempe AZ struck a John Deere tractor in the roadway resulting in minor injuries for both, who were transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.
A 14 year old male, who was operating the tractor, was not injured. The Jeep was totaled and towed from the scene.
Photo courtesy Rich Hill Fire Department.
Due to a policy change, the MSHP no longer provides names of victims in publicly available accident reports. Hardcopy detailed reports are available from the MSHP at a cost of $6 with an unknown delivery time due to a severe backlog, according to the MSHP website.
Monday, September 22, 2025
Obituary - Sofia "Sophie" Sue Suárez
Sofia "Sophie" Sue Suárez was born into Heaven at 12:21 in the afternoon on September 14, 2025 at 37 weeks and 3 days of age at S Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, to Joel Dane and Megan Alexi Suárez. Although Joel and Megan will always yearn for more time with Sophie the time that they had is forever treasured. While in the womb, Joel and Megan quickly discovered Sophie's own little personality. Diet Coke, blueberries and oatmeal, and Burger King were among her favorite foods. She was also very fond of her parents' voices, her father's piano, fireworks, the family dog (Ben) and thrift -shopping with her mother. Their days with Sophie were filled with laughter, wonder and love.
Sophie is the cherished granddaughter of Alberto Suárez (Jennifer Ring), Dana Suárez (Cory Corbino), and Mark and Tammy Lemon. She is also the so-loved great-granddaughter of Peggy Adkins and Morris and Patsy Lemon. Sophie leaves behind many dearly loving uncles: Tío Eliaz Suárez, and Uncles Mitchell, Matthew, Myles, Marcus, Mason and Maxwell Lemon. Sophie joins her great-grandmother, Barbara Cline, and her great-grandfather, Richard Adkins, and her aunt whom she is named after Sofia "Sophie" Ann Suárez in Heaven.
"How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - Winnie the Pooh
Wrong license plate leads to takedown at Butler gas station
As the stop was initiated at Bear Stop on west 52 highway, the driver identified as David Earl Rhoades of Mound City, KS attempted to run on foot and was subsequently taken down by officer officer Todd Hecox.
Rhoades was then taken into custody and now faces 1 count of Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)- Felony D; 1 count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Misdemeanor A; and 1 count of Resisting Arrest- Misdemeanor A. He also has outstanding warrants in Linn County, KS.
He is scheduled for appearance on September 24th, 9 am in the Bates County Circuit Court.
A passenger in the Rhoades vehicle, Amy MacLeod, was also arrested for trying to conceal drugs and paraphernalia by throwing them under the police car. Charges for MacLeod are pending and not yet publicly available.
Obituary - Jo Ellen Dyer
Jo embarked on her academic journey with fervor, graduating from Emporia High School in 1980. She then pursued higher education with determination, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Emporia State University in 1984. Her ambition propelled her further to attain a Juris Doctorate degree from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, in 1987, laying the foundation for a distinguished career that would span decades. In a testament to her commitment to understanding the human experience, she completed a Masters of Counseling Psychology from Pacifica University in Carpinteria, California, in 2005.
Throughout her illustrious career, Jo dedicated herself to the practice of law as a corporate attorney before refining her expertise in mediation—an endeavor she found not only professionally rewarding but personally fulfilling. For the last ten years, she thrived as a professional mediation attorney, where her unique abilities to navigate complex disputes in the context of people’s emotions brought closure and understanding to many. Her passion for resolving conflicts and fostering communication was matched only by her love for gardening, traveling, indulging in monthly poker games with the "poker girls," shopping, and going to the movies. Most dear to her heart was her cherished time spent with family and friends who influenced, shaped and enriched her vibrant life.
She also dedicated herself through her charity work to help support the Bra Couture KC and time spent being an Approved Dispute Resolution Provider with the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas. Jo was a valued member of the Kansas Bar Association.
In a joyous union celebrated on May 10, 2003, Jo Ellen was married to her devoted husband, David Dyer, who survives her. Their bond, strengthened through shared experiences and mutual interests, was a beacon of love and support in her life. Jo is also survived by her beloved mother, Patricia (Faust) Linn of Emporia, Kansas; her two sons, Drew Dyer and Davis Dyer, both of Leawood, Kansas; her sister, Diana Yeatman (David) of Norman, Oklahoma; as well as many cherished nieces and nephews who carry her spirit forward.
Jo's legacy will forever be marked by her unwavering dedication to her family, her compassionate approach to mediation, and her zest for life. She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Linn, and sister, Debra Boyce, with whom she shared an extraordinarily close bond.
As we reflect on the life of Jo, we remember a remarkable woman who taught us the importance of kindness, strength, and the ongoing pursuit of knowledge. She kept the following poem defining “success” near her all the time:
“To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one’s self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived—this is to have succeeded.” By Ralph Waldo Emerson.
All who knew Jo would agree she lived and conducted her life according to these definitions of “success”.
A private family memorial service will be held in October and a Celebration of Life will be held at the Indian Hills Country Club in Mission Hills, Kansas, on November 29, 2025, beginning at 1:00 PM, where all who knew and loved her are invited to gather and honor her extraordinary journey.
The family suggests memorial contributions to hopecam.org, kcatc.org, hncliving.org, or bracouturekc.com c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.
Obituary - Karen Sliffe
Karen grew up on a farm in Butler, MO, where she also attended school and graduated from Butler High School. Karen went to work at Western Electric in Lee’s Summit, Mo, where she dedicated her working career, retiring in 1990 after 30 years.
In 1972, Karen was united in marriage to Charlie Sliffe. They were married for 53 years. Charlie also worked at Western Electric where he and Karen were able to retire at the same time.
Karen was talented at crafts and hobbies from crocheting, sewing, quilting, macramé, and she absolutely loved her flowers and her garden. She adored her grandson, Trevor, playing and going fishing, and attending all his school activities. To say she was a proud Grandma, would be an understatement!!
In 1990, after their retirement, the life of being travelers began, mostly going with a group of friends that called themselves, “TightWad Tours.” They went everywhere, and enjoyed each and every trip. After seeing everything on their list, they became “SnowBirds,” spending half of every year in southern Texas, close to the border. For 25 years, they lived this life. They absolutely loved it! Outings with friends, shopping in Mexico, going to Padre Island, enjoying the sunny winters. Karen’s long battle with Alzheimers, forced them to sell their Texas home, and return to living in Archie full time, where they were lifetime residents.
Karen was preceded in death by her husband Charles Sliffe, on May 17, 2025. Karen is survived by her daughter, Tracie Knight and husband Todd Knight, and grand-son, Trevor Knight of Belton, MO., step-daughter, Pam Forst, and husband Bryan of Jericho Springs, MO. Step-grandson Brett Simmons and wife Brittany, of Springfield, MO.
And, on behalf of my Mother, I would like to give a huge thank-you to the ladies of St Croix Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. They are truly Angels.
A celebration of life visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2025 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Harrisonville Animal Shelter and sent in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
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