Oak Grove man seriously injured in Vernon County crash

On Friday afternoon May 26th around 2:50 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County EMS and Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Route B around 3 miles east of Sheldon, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 1987 Chevrolet 2500 driven by 52 year old Kevin D. Gregg of Oak Grove, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve, skidded off the roadway, struck a tree, overturned, and came to rest on its top.

Mr. Gregg sustained serious injuries and he was transported by air ambulance to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri for treatment. The vehicle was totaled and towed from the accident scene by Garwood's Wrecker Service of Nevada, Missouri.

Mr. Gregg was cited with four tickets for the following charges 1.) Driving while intoxicated -Persistent Offender 2.) Driving while revoked 3.) Careless and Imprudent Driving 4.) Failure to maintain financial responsibility. 

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230273110

View arrest report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I467863D

 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.

 

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Obituary - Virginia "Ginnie" Lee Thomas

Virginia “Ginnie” Lee Thomas was born on January 9, 1941, the daughter of Raymond Edwin and Georgia Francis (Callison) Barrows. She passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 20, 2023 aged 82. She grew up in the Clinton and Appleton City, Missouri, areas, graduating from Appleton City High School in 1959.

After completing her education, Ginnie met and married Leslie Thomas, and to this union three children were born: Scott, Susan, and Brian. Along with raising her family, she became a CNA and worked for many years in the healthcare field. She enjoyed going to flea markets and various junk stores. Some of her favorite hobbies were caring for her dogs and riding around town on her golf cart. Ginnie was also a very good seamstress, who made clothes for her children. She dearly enjoyed chatting with her friends and spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Ginnie was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Edwin and Georgia Francis (Callison) Barrows; one daughter, Susan Thomas; and a granddaughter, Kristin Thomas.

She is survived by her two children: Scott (Nelma) Thomas and Brian Thomas; 3 grandchildren: Jarret (Kelsey) Thomas, Kyron (Taylor) Thomas, and Kimber (Brett Evans) Thomas; 6 great-grandchildren; along with many extended family and good friends.

Obituary - Mary Culpepper

Mary Culpepper, 63 of Amoret, Missouri passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at her home in Amoret surrounded by family. Cremation, with a Celebration of Life Service pending at this time. 

Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Memorial contributions may be made to the Butler Community Café. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Mary was born on April 7, 1960 in Beaver, Oklahoma, the daughter of Joseph M. Harrelson and Ernestine Shaw.

She was known by many as the “Blue Streak” seen flying through Butler Walmart, where she retired from in 2022. Mary never knew a stranger, and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone at anytime, no matter how busy she was.

Mary was preceded in death by her ten siblings. Survivors include her mother Ernestine Shaw, sister Billie Staub (Richie) of Brownwood, Texas, husband John R. Culpepper of the home, daughters Cassie Miller (Michael) of Pleasanton, Kansas, Julie Schmidt (Michael) of Amoret, Missouri, sons John D. Culpepper (Misty) of Pleasanton, Kansas, James W. Culpepper (Dona) of Hume, Missouri, sixteen grandchildren, and two great-grand children.

Obituary - Thomas Daryl Parker

Thomas Daryl Parker, age 69 of Warsaw, Missouri passed away at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Thomas was born the son of Jesse Cleo and Rilla M. (Downs) Parker on November 25, 1953 at Kansas City, Missouri. 

He married Cathy Smith on November 25, 1995 in Blue Springs, Missouri. He was a carpenter by trade, enjoyed watching sit coms, playing with his grandkids, but most of all he loved, loved, loved playing the guitar.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Chance Randall Parker and a brother, Larry Parker. Thomas is survived by his wife, Cathy, a daughter, Amanda Louise (Parker) Richards, a stepdaughter, Bethanie Marie New, two sisters, Linda Giammatteo and Verna Friend, seven grandchildren, Melissa Ann Parker, Cody Clayton Heide, Jesse Randall Thomas Parker, Derek Dewayne Heide, Malachi Daidrianne Flint, Austin Lynn-Thomas New and Destinee Rose Garcia and several nieces and nephews. He will be missed dearly by his family.

Funeral Service will be held at 5 pm, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Life Quest Church, 1400 N. Scott Ave Belton, Missouri 64012.

Visitation will be from 4 pm until service time at the church. Contributions are suggested to Salvation Army - Benton County (Warsaw) and may be forwarded to the funeral home at Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Christina Diane Douglas

Christina Diane Douglas, age 56, Prescott, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She was born on June 20, 1966 in Fort Scott, Kansas the daughter of Jackie Claude and Betty Christine Hollandsworth White. She graduated from Hume High School.

Chris was currently employed at SEK Mental Health. She was a loving single Mom who did a fine job of raising her two sons, Jake and Clint. She enjoyed crafting with her niece Kyrsten White, cake decorating, cross stitch, puzzles, board games and cards.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Chris is survived by her two sons, Jake and Clint Douglas, step father, Garland Ginther, brothers, Mike White(Loree), Fred Ginther(Miriam), Jimmie Martin(Linda), Loren Martin(Stephanie), and Lonnie Martin(Kristina), many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral service will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Prescott Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday, May 30 at the Schneider Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial Contributions are suggested to Hume School Playground Fund. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Serial Rapist Sentenced to Life without Parole

Serial Rapist Sentenced to Life without Parole:

Joseph Matthew Albin, 53, also known as “Nikki Blades” of Clinton, Missouri has been sentenced to spend the remainder of his life in prison without the possibility of parole for forcible rape.

Mr. Albin had previously been found guilty of other sexual assault cases as well as the felony of conspiracy to commit murder. Because of the nature of his prior criminal convictions, Prosecuting Attorney LaChrisha Gray charged Albin as a predatory and persistent sex offender.

As previously reported, on March 2, 2023, Albin was found guilty after a trial as charged.

Due to the court’s finding that Albin is a persistent sex offender, the law required the Court to sentence Albin to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole, which the Court did on May 26, 2023.

Prosecuting Attorney Gray stated, “This defendant has been preying on girls in our community for far too long. 

He is a dangerous predator and it's only appropriate that he will finally spend the rest of his life in prison where he cannot hurt another young lady again.”

Courtesy of From the office of: LaChrisha M. Gray Prosecuting Attorney Henry County, Missouri

El Dorado Springs man injured in early morning Cedar County rollover accident

On Friday morning around 4:43 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cedar County along with Cedar County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on CR 425 around 8 miles south of El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2002 Ford F-150 driven by 37 year old Justin S. Swager of El Dorado Springs ran off the roadway, overcorrected, and ran off the other side of the roadway, struck a fence and ditch, and overturned.

Mr. Swager sustained moderate injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Cedar County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230271012