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Weekly report from the Henry County Sheriff's Office

𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟'𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week:

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𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Deputy Romi arrested Tyler Denny, age 33, of Lawson, at the Henry County Courthouse on a Barton County warrant for Non-Support.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝:

Master Sergeant Logan conducted a traffic stop in the Tightwad area that resulted in the arrest of Douglas Newcomb, age 62, of Edwards, for Driving While Intoxicated.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Eldon Ray Bearce II, age 51, of Pittsburg, Kansas, was arrested at the Henry County Sheriff's Office on a Henry County felony warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝/𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝:

Deputy Fisher and Deputy Hysom conducted a traffic stop in the Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Brian Atkinson, age 41, of Deepwater, for Driving While Suspended/Revoked.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Sergeant Richardson arrested Justyn Barrett, age 32, of Clinton, at the Henry County Courthouse on a Henry County felony warrant for Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Sergeant Richardson arrested Johnie Phillps, age 32, of Windsor, at the Henry County Courthouse on a Henry County felony warrant for Arson – 2nd Degree.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Sergeant Richardson arrested William Seeley, age 36, of Clinton, at the Henry County Courthouse on a Henry County felony warrant for Forgery.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Sergeant Richardson arrested John Jones, age 53, of Clinton, at the Henry County Courthouse on a Henry County felony warrant for Burglary – 2nd Degree and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞:

Captain Bilbruck and Deputy Douglas responded to a report of a subject striking a stop sign and leaving the scene of an accident in the Windsor area. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Pascual Gomez Hernandez, age 32, of Boonville, for Leaving the Scene of an Accident and No Driver's License.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠:

Deputy Murphy responded to a report of stealing at Casey's in the Windsor area. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Chisum Wilcoxson, age 34, of Windsor, for Stealing.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭:

Deputy Napier and Deputy Stevens responded to the Urich area at the request of the Clinton Police Department to attempt to locate a subject who had allegedly fled from officers in a vehicle earlier in the evening. Deputies located the suspect vehicle and contacted the driver, Shon Kelley, age 21, of Raymore. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Kelley for Exceeding the Posted Speed Limit, Resisting Arrest/Detention/Stop by Fleeing, and Driving While Suspended/Revoked. Custody of Kelley was transferred to the Clinton Police Department.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝/𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠:

Deputy Napier and Deputy Stevens attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the Clinton area when the vehicle allegedly failed to yield. A short vehicle pursuit ensued until the suspect vehicle was involved in a traffic accident. Shawn McDowell, age 47, of Deepwater, was arrested on a 24-hour investigative hold for Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Suspended/Revoked, and Resisting Arrest by Fleeing. Within 24 hours, Henry County Prosecutor Gray filed formal charges, and warrants were issued for Aggravated Fleeing a Stop and Driving While Intoxicated.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 – 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞:

Deputy Murphy and Deputy Napier responded to a physical domestic disturbance in progress in the rural Leeton area. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Charles Vaughn, age 58, of Leeton, on a 24-hour investigative hold for Domestic Assault – 3rd Degree. Within 24 hours, Henry County Prosecutor Gray filed formal charges, and warrants were issued for Domestic Assault – 2nd Degree, two counts of Domestic Assault – 3rd Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝/𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝:

Deputy England conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Steven Strong, age 48, of Windsor, for Driving While Suspended/Revoked.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Arvizu Rangel, age 60, of Nixa, was arrested at the Henry County Sheriff's Office on a Henry County warrant for traffic offenses.

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All individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The above arrests are allegations at this time.

For additional information or to provide tips, contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at (660) 885-5587.

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Butler Bears Run Away From The Windsor Greyhounds in High School Football Action

The Butler Bears (2-2) picked up their second win of the season on the road this evening by defeating the Windsor Greyhounds (2-2). The game was tied 14-14 before the Bears ran away in the second half and winning the contest 54-30. Butler was led on offense by Senior Lucas Davidson, Junior DK Woolace, and Sophomore Frazion Wisdom who all several great runs and touchdowns. This was a good win for Butler as they will go on the road next week to face the St. James Tigers Friday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m.

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Early morning assault and robbery ends with two arrests

24 HOURS WITH HCSO | 51 calls and activities. 8 offense reports.

Just before 2:00 a.m., Deputy Fisher and Deputy Hysom responded to a reported assault near the Knisley Boat Ramp. The investigation determined the victim had allegedly been assaulted while cash and vehicle keys were taken.

The investigation led deputies to a residence in Clinton, where a search warrant was obtained and executed. Ryan Matthew Covington, age 27, of Clinton and Garrison Wayne Carter, age 28, of Clinton, were taken into custody and placed on 24-hour investigative hold. Charges of Second-Degree Robbery and Third-Degree Assault have been forwarded to the Henry County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review.

We thank the Clinton Police Department for their assistance throughout the investigation and during the execution of the search warrant.

During the past 24 hours, deputies handled 51 calls and activities, including 11 traffic stops, 9 public service calls, 8 building checks, 6 follow-ups and numerous other calls for service.

All persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law

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Obituary - Betty Marie Goins Tillery

In Loving Memory

Betty Marie Goins Tillery was born July 6, 1932 in Everton, Arkansas to Orson Daniel Goins and Stella Marie Dale Goins. Betty passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026. Betty was the third child of four. She graduated from Fairland Oklahoma High School.

Shortly after graduating, she met a young carpenter who was in town building a new house. Burl Tillery turned out to be the one for her. They married and spent the rest of their lives together until Burl’s passing October 28, 2011. At various times they lived in Missouri, Oregon, Oklahoma, and then back to Missouri. They raised 4 ornery boys who enjoyed playing pranks on their Mother. James Dwaine was the oldest, then Howard Linn, Kenneth Ray, and William Lawrence completed their family.

Betty started working after her boys were in school beginning at Kress Store in Nevada, MO. She also worked at Unique Optical in Rich Hill, as a housekeeper, a care provider for both adults and children, and cooked at several local restaurants.

She loved family gatherings, traveling, camping at the lake and in her younger years, fishing. Family meals were usually followed by some kind of game. As her family grew, she became Grandma Till to all her grandchildren. She loved her grandchildren dearly and according to some, spoiled them rotten. She spent many hours rocking her grandkids and cooking good meals for her family. Some of her family described her as faithful, fun, and feisty.
She was preceded in death by both of her parents; her stepfather, William Shelby (Shep) Canada; her husband Burl; her siblings, Dorothy Norris, Orson Goins, and Robert Goins; and her grandson Brian Tillery.

She is survived by Jim (Patty) Tillery, Ken (Karen) Tillery, Bill (Joyce) Tillery all of Rich Hill, MO; Howard (Brenda) Tillery of Butler, MO; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandson; 2 sisters-in-law, Corky Tillery and Shirley Goins. She will be missed by many other family members and friends.


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Obituary - Kenneth "Ken" Beard

A Celebration of Life and Military Honors for Kenneth "Ken" Beard will be 11 a.m. Monday September 21, 2026 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation 10 - 11 a.m. Monday prior to the service at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Inurnment at a later date. Contributions to a VFW of your choice. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Kenneth “Ken” Don Beard, age 79 of Kansas City, Missouri died Friday, September 11, 2026 at Delmar Gardens in Lenexa, Kansas. He was born March 9, 1947 to Donald Dwight and Beulah Marie Chapin Beard in Appleton City, Missouri.

Ken, one of four children, grew up in the Pleasant Ridge Community in rural Bates County, Missouri. He attended elementary school at the Hudson School and graduated from Appleton City High School (Appleton City, Missouri) in 1965. In 1967 he joined the army and was stationed in Cu Chi Vietnam with the HHT ¾ Calvary, 25th Infantry Division. After discharge Ken returned to Butler, living there many years before moving to Kansas City, Missouri.

Ken and Marge Mount were classmates who were later reunited. After they found each other again, Ken would travel to California to see Marge and she traveled to Kansas City to see him–growing their relationship. They were married on March 25, 2002. Ken was a longtime barber at the Southside Barber Shop in Butler, then in Kansas City. He was a member of the VFW.

Ken was an honest and hard working man who made many friendships–not only through his time as a barber, but also as a member of the VFW. He had an uncanny ability to bring a smile or a laugh to anyone, regardless of how bad a day they were having. Ken loved to travel with Marge to National Parks where they could watch the animals or a beautiful sunset. A hobby of Ken’s was perfecting his BBQ recipes. He was always up for a lunch date with Marge and Angie to Jack Stack BBQ. As he got older, Ken enjoyed sitting in the garage with a cold drink, watching the cars go by and visiting with anyone who would stop by. Ken will be remembered with affection and gratitude by all those who knew and loved him.

Ken is survived by his wife, Marge Beard of Kansas City, Missouri; daughter, Angie Kauffman and husband Kermit of Butler, Missouri; two grandchildren, Kaleb Kauffman and wife Ceceily of Butler, Missouri and Lanie Kauffman and fiancé Lucas Vert of Republic, Missouri; one great-granddaughter, Dakota of Butler, Missouri; two sisters, Edna Fenimore and husband Darrell of Weatherford, Texas and Kathryn Landers and husband Dale of Omaha, Nebraska; one stepson, Brandon Bowles (Beth); six step-grandchildren, Ella Bowles, Sophie Bowles and Lily Bowles all of California, Kenzie Mitchell and Zach Mitchell (Ally) all of Kansas City, Missouri and Breanna Mitchell of California. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Leslie Beard; one sister, Joan Davis; and one stepdaughter, Angela Bowles.

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Obituary - Donna "Dot" Reed Poland

Funeral services for Donna "Dot" Reed Poland will be 2 p.m. Monday September 21, 2026 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation 1- 2 p.m. Monday prior to services at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. Contributions to the First Baptist Church in Paola, Kansas. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Donna Lee Reed Poland, age 83 of Paola, KS passed away on Wednesday September 16, 2026. She was born on January 8, 1943 to Earnest and Yvonne Reed in Appleton City, MO where she grew up and was an integral part of the community.

Donna was the youngest of four children and spent a large part of her youth working alongside her parents and siblings at the Dari-Burg where she learned the value of hard work.

Known affectionately as Dot or Dottie by her friends and family, Donna was remembered for always having a smile on her face, being the first person to lend a helping hand, for her strong faith and love of family. If she knew you, you were on her prayer list.

Donna married Gary Poland on May 24, 1969 and together they raised three children. They remained married until Gary went to be with his Savior on October 12, 2024 but in Donna's heart they remained married until she took her last breath.

Donna spent her entire career pouring into young people as a teacher both in the public school system and her church. She had a passion for young people and raising them up to be productive members of society.

Donna is survived by her three children; Christina, Matt (Maryah) and Gari Dawn, eight grandchildren, Alyssa, Valerie, Ashley, Audrey, Evona, Caleb, Mitchell and Victoria and two great grandchildren, Robbie and Mehki.

She was preceded in death by her parents Earnest and Evon Reed, her brothers Roy and Joe, her sister Bessie and loving husband Gary.

"Well done good and faithful servant; You have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the Joy of your Lord." Matthew 25:23

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Obituary - Grace Mary Colvin

 

 Grace Mary Colvin, 88, Nevada, MO passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Moore-Few Care Center.    Grace was born on February 1, 1938, in Nevada, MO, to Lester and Jeanette (Leen) Pike.  She married Merylin Colvin in 1963, and from this marriage two daughters were born.

    Grace was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1956.  After graduation, she worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone company, worked a number of years as an insurance agency secretary for various agencies, including Renwick Insurance, and then served Heartland Hospital as a secretary for several years until her retirement.

    Grace loved playing Scrabble, enjoyed fishing, had fun bowling several years in a bowling league, but most of all, loved being with her family.    

    She is survived by her daughters, Lana O’Dell (Greg), and Tana Uttinger, both of Nevada, MO; 5 grandchildren, Zach Ricketts (Emily), Springfield, MO, Nate Uttinger, Nixa, MO, Emily Ricketts (Alessia Fitzpatrick), Seattle, WA, Trent Uttinger (Jacie), Nevada, MO, and Derek O’Dell (fiancé Hannah Schmuck), Fruit Cove, FL; 3 great-grandchildren, Kinley Ballard, Mason Uttinger, and Adalyn Uttinger; and sister, Jule Williams (Howard), Bronaugh, MO.  Grace was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Ashli O’Dell; son-in-law, Jeff Uttinger; 2 sisters; 4 brothers; and 2 infant sisters.

    Funeral services will be held at 1:30p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026 at Ferry Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating.  Interment will follow at Moore Cemetery, Nevada, MO.   Friends may call until the hour of service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Nevada Animal Shelter in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

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