Obituary - Ellen Cantrell

Ellen Cantrell, 57, Archie, Missouri, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri.  Funeral services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.  

Weather Update: Live Look At Radar

Storms are moving into the area please keep a eye to the sky. Bates County Live will update all watches and warnings as they occur.

Bates County Under Tornado Watch

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a Tornado Watch for Bates County and surrounding Counties Until 8pm this evening. Bates County Live will update all current watches and warnings and any changes in the weather.

Weather Update: Severe Weather Possible This Evening

1145am Update: A cold front continues to approach the area, and we may begin to see storms develop by 1pm over eastern Kansas. Now remember, we're not expecting a "widespread outbreak", but you may see a few strong to severe storms as this front slides southeast this afternoon, and you should be prepared regardless. The good news is that this severe weather event will be short lived with most areas dry by 7pm.

Benefit Dinner

Benefit dinner for Rod and Leah Koehn will be held on Friday, March 28th at the Harmony School in Rich Hill.  Dinner will be served from 6 – 7:30pm.  The grilled ham and pie dinner will be a free will offering.

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office Top 10 most Wanted List

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office

Top 10 Most Wanted List

March 27, 2014

On Thursday, March 27, St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler released the top 10 most wanted list. Citizens who may know the location or have information concerning the individuals are urged to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.


Raven Marie Collins

White-FemaleDate of Birth-09/24/1979  
Hgt-5’ Wgt-120 lbs.
Hair-brown  Eyes-blue
Last known address: 500 East 5^th Street, Lowry City, Mo
Wanted for two class C felony counts of possession of a controlled substance
Bond: $10,000 cash or surety


Nancy A. Dutton
White-FemaleDate of Birth-10/12/1981 
Hgt-5’02”  Wgt-175 lbs.
Hair-brown   Eyes-brown
Last known address: 250 North Hilton Apt. 107C Springfield, Mo, Wanted for felony probation revocation
Original charge: Seven class C felonies of passing bad checks
Bond: $2,500 cash only


Anthony W. Hess
Date of Birth-10/25/1958 
White-Male
Hgt-5’08”  Wgt-150 lbs.
Hair-brown   Eyes-brown
Last known address: 13320 NE Private Road 656, Osceola, Mo
Wanted for failing to appear in court on class C felony charges of stealing wire, receiving stolen property, theft/stealing a firearm, and burglary in the second degree
Bond: $10,000 cash only



Courtney N. Hopkins
Date of Birth-12/02/1984 
White-Female
Hgt-5’05”  Wgt-125 lbs.
Hair-blond   Eyes-blue
Last known address: 308 North Washington Clinton, Mo,Wanted for failing to appear in court on class C felony charge of forgery
 Bond: $10,000 cash or surety
  

Kerry M. Bradley
White-Female
Hgt-5’07”  Wgt-150 lbs.
Hair-red   Eyes-blue
Last known address: 455 Hailman Apt. 2 Osceola, Mo
Wanted for failing to appear in court on a class C felony of possessing a controlled substance Bond: $10,000 cash 
only


Christopher Melton
Date of Birth-01/23/1989 
White-Male
Hgt-5’08”  Wgt-175 lbs.
Hair-brown   Eyes-green
Last known address: 219 West South Boliver, Mo
Wanted for felony probation revocation. Original charge is a class C felony of theft/stealing.
Bond: $1,500 cash only

Mathew R. Robertson
Date of Birth-11/22/1986
White-Male
Hgt-6’01”  Wgt-210 lbs.
Hair-brown   Eyes-green
Last known address: 219 West South Boliver, Mo
Wanted for felony probation revocation. Original charge is a class C felony of theft/stealing.
Bond: $500 cash only



Walter J. Starnes
Date of Birth-05/07/1969
White-Male
Hgt-6’01”  Wgt-255 lbs.
Hair-brown   Eyes-brown
Last known address: 245 Center Street Osceola, Mo
Wanted for failing to appear in court on a class D felony of non support
Bond: $1,000 cash or surety

Nicole A. Clark
White-FemaleDate of Birth-05/05/1993
Hgt-5’02”  Wgt-185 lbs.
Hair-brown   Eyes-brown
Last known address: 102 Goodrich Oscela, Mo
Wanted on a class C felony charge of theft/stealing.
Bond: $10,000 cash or surety

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office: Information being sought on owner of vehicle

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the location and owner of a maroon Chevrolet Cavalier with damage to the hood, left front bumper and headlight. The vehicle appears to have a lady bug toy hanging from the rear view mirror. The information is being sought due to the possibility of the vehicle being involved in a stealing in the Taberville area. Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information concerning the vehicle to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office: Shelton arrested on felony warrant for probation violation

On Wednesday, March 26, Anita M. Shelton, 35, Lowry City, was arrested on a St. Clair County felony warrant for probation violation. Shelton’s original charges are four class C felonies of forgery from incidents in January and Febuary 2013. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only.