A Maryville man was injured in a motorcycle crash north of Savannah Friday afternoon.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Jordan Whiters, 22, lost control of his Kawasakia along southbound U.S. Highway 71 about a mile north of Savannah at 3:35 p.m. Friday.
The bike left the highway and overturned, ejecting Whiters. He was transported to Mosaic Life Care for treatment of moderate injuries.
Taylor N. “Batman” Miller
2001-2016
Taylor Nykole “Batman” Miller, 15, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at her home.
She was born February 27, 2001 in St. Joseph.
Taylor was a Sophomore at Central High School in St. Joseph Missouri.
She loved Batman and everything his character stood for. She was very artistic, adventurous and loved animals and her family.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Clarence Miller; grandfather, James Burns
Survivors include mother, Nataisha Miller-Hall(James); father, AJ Casiano (Charlie); brother, Quintyn Miller; sisters, Isabella and Mya Casiano; grandmothers, Beverly Miller(Kenneth Langston), Malisa Casiano, Annette Burns; great-grandmother, Anita Miller; numerous aunts ,uncles, cousins and extended beloved family members.
The family suggest anyone attending the service to please wear Batman apparel in honor of Taylor.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Friday, First Baptist Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Online guestbook and obituary at www.m
Martina L. Contreras
1957-2016
Martina L. Contreras 59, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at her home. She was born July 7, 1957 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Norma and Pedro “Pete” Contreras. She graduated from Benton High School and worked at Tiffany Square as a CNA. She enjoyed spending time with her family and nieces and nephews. She was a Christian. Martina was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Condelario, Carlos, and David Contreras. Survivors include, five sisters, Cassimeda (Dennis) Contreras, Maria (Dennis) Shifflett, Joannona Owens, Celestina (Francisco) Gonzalez, and Guadalupe “Freedom” Contreras, two brothers, Pedro “Pete” (Cindy) Contreras, and Thomas (Kristina) Contreras. several, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews, adopted sister, Jody Carter. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, with a Rosary to be recited at 1:30 PM and funeral services to follow starting at 2:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Albert Shirley officiating. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Martina Contreras Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.
Loren J. Becker
1935-2016
Loren J. Becker, 81, Easton, Kansas died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Golden Living Colonial Manor in Lansing, Kansas.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 31, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB officiating. Interment will follow in St. Peter’s and Paul Cemetery, Seneca, Kansas. Visitation with the family will be Monday, Oct. 31st from Noon until 1:00 P.M. with a rosary recitation at 12:45 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to Fleming-Jackson-Seever Post #6 of the American Legion in Atchison and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Loren was born January 30, 1935 in Seneca, Kansas the son of George E. and Josephine Lueb Becker. He attended St. Peter’s and Paul Catholic Elementary School and graduated from St. Peter’s and Paul Catholic High School in Seneca.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force from May 1955 until his honorable discharge in May 1960. Serving as a mechanic on the B52 Bomber.
Loren was employed as a technician for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for thirty years retiring in 1990.
Loren was a member of the catholic faith. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #1175 and the Fleming-Jackson-Seever Post #6 of the American Legion both in Atchison, Kansas.
He and Betty Medsker were united in marriage on March 15, 1986 in Atchison, Kansas. Mrs. Becker preceded him in death on January 1, 2013.
Survivors include two step-daughters, Sandy (Larry) Gilliland, Easton, KS; Pat Goodman, Leavenworth, KS; a sister, Norma G. Quinlan, Seneca, KS; three step-grandchildren, Darren (Debbie) Gilliland, Robert (Marie) Gilliland, Josh (Jill) Goodman, and four great step-grandchildren, Courtney Goodman, Logan Goodman, Erin Gilliland, and Kerry Gilliland.
Loren was preceded in death by two step sons, Robert Goodman and Mike Goodman.
Frances Darlene Thomas
1940-2016
Frances Darlene Thomas, 75, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday October 26, 2016 in a Saint Joseph health care center. She was born October 31, 1940 in Raymore, Kansas, and lived in Albequeque, NM and King Fish, Oklahoma before moving back to St. Joseph. She was proud of her Native American heritage as a member of the Choctaw and Seminole Indian Tribes. She graduated from Benton High School, and worked at Whitaker Cable and Walmart as a Cashier. She also bartended for 48 years at several establishments in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Missouri. She loved to travel and go to Vegas on a whim. She enjoyed going to the casino, and she was a huge football fan, especially the San Francisco 49rs. Darlene also enjoyed traveling back to her Benton High School reunions, and her Whitaker Cable Club friends. To her Barron family, she was always known as “Grandma”. Darlene was preceded in death by her father, William P. Davidson, step-father, Clarence Halpain, and mother Myrtle “Edna” Halpain, a great grandson, Kain Barron, and a sister, Valerie Davidson. She is survived by daughter, Carmen Davidson of St. Joseph, MO, mother,four grandchildren: Shauna(Mark)Davidson Barron, Michelle Ogden, Reanna Ogden, and Victoria Ogden, great grandchildren, Kennadi, Angelo, Diego Barron, and J.K. Steltenpohl, a brother, Bill (Nicki) Davidson. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tuesday with a Memorial Service to follow at 7:00 PM at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.
Beverly Jane Dale
1931-2016
Elwood, Kansas Beverly Jane Dale, 85, of Elwood, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the Mosaic Life Care of St. Joseph, Missouri.
Beverly was born on March 26, 1931 in Wathena, Kansas to Otto & Flora (Blum) Hoffman.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Wathena, Kansas.
Beverly was an owner and operator of many businesses in Elwood, Kansas, including the Skyline Motel, restaurant and bar. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Otto Hoffman Jr. & Wallace “Boots” Hoffman, sister, Phyllis Fetter.
Survivors; son, Dennis Triggs (Lori) of St. Joseph, Missouri His children, Matthew Triggs, Noah Triggs, Ashley Jonas and the late Haley Triggs. Daughters, Cynthia Ryan (the late Patrick Ryan) of Kansas City, Missouri Her children, Shawn Ryan (Brittany) and Lyndsay Ryan Dorothy Dale of Oak Grove, Missouri Bridgette Thomas (Kyle) of Wathena, Kansas 7 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews
Beverly’s wishes are to be cremated. Family will receive friends from 4-6 Sunday October 30, 2016 at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas; friends may call after 10 A.M. Sunday. There are no scheduled services. Memorials: Doniphan County Health Department. www.harmanrohde.com
Morris Charles Miller
1936-2016
Wathena, Kansas Morris Charles Miller, 80, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016.
Morris was born on September 12, 1936 in Wathena, Kansas to Leo P. & Dorothy Marie (Boeh) Miller.
He was of the Catholic faith. Morris farmed & worked as a mechanic. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Morris married Ruth Anne Miller on June 28, 1958. She preceded him in death on November 19, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his parents, brother, Omer Miller & a sister, Ruthie Whistler.
Survivors: daughters, Sheila Bahr of Troy, Kansas Shelda Griffin of Liberty, Missouri Sons, Robert & Thomas Miller both of Wathena, Kansas Philip Miller of Troy, Kansas 10 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren Brothers, Kenneth Miller of Grandview, Missouri Howard Miller of Grants Pass, Oregon Sisters, Mary Krousa of Wathena, Kansas Margie Begley & Caroline Harris both of Atchison, Kansas Special friend, Pat Hetz of Atchison, Kansas Numerous nieces & nephews
Funeral Mass: 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 31, 2016 At the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wathena, Kansas Visitation: 6-8 P.M. Sunday evening at the church. Friends may call after 10 A.M. Sunday at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas. Burial: Mount Olive Calvary Cemetery in Wathena, Kansas Memorials: VA Hospital of Leavenworth or the American Cancer Society.
Darlene Marie Eylar (Overton)
1930-2016
Darlene Marie Eylar (Overton) was born Thursday, October 16th, 1930; and passed away Thursday, October 27th, 2016 in Atchison, Kansas. Visitation Sunday, October 30th, 2016, 4:00pm – 6:30pm. Located at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Services Monday, October 31st, 2016, 10:30am. Officiating Abbot Senecal, Barnabas, O.S.B.
Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Interment located Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Gary Robinson, 55, is being held in the Buchanan County Jail on one count of 1st degree child molestation for an incident at his home in June. Bail was set at $25,000 cash.
During his first court appearance Friday, Associate Judge Rebecca Spencer scheduled a bond-reduction hearing November 3.
According to court documents, Robinson is accused of making sexual contact with the youngster while at his home. A detective with the St. Joseph Police Department says Robinson was on top of the six year old at the time of the occurrence.
The court affidavit asserts that Robinson has a lengthy criminal history, with past convictions of burglary, stealing, unlawful use of a weapon, and flight/escape.
A man accused of fathering a child by a 15-year-old girl appeared before a Buchanan County Judge Friday morning. Jonden K. Williams, 27, of St. Joseph, is charged with statutory rape.
Associate Judge Rebecca Spencer scheduled a preliminary hearing for November 15.
The victim told police the sexual contact began when she was 13, and continued after she had a baby two years later. In a court affidavit, investigators say the defendant fathered the child based on the victim’s written statement and some text-messaging evidence.
Williams remains in custody, unable to post $10,000 cash bail.
Prosecutors say Embrey has prior felony guilty pleas on his record, including possession of a controlled substance and burglary.
On October 25, investigators with the Buchanan County Strike Force say they spotted a stolen Ford Mustang in the parking lot of the Casey’s convenience store at 401 E. Hyde Park. But when they tried to make contact with the driver, he allegedly drove the Mustang into their vehicle, and then fled at high speed.
In court documents investigators assert they found the stolen vehicle in the area of Main St. and East Dolman. They soon spotted the suspect walking in the area, and after a foot chase, he was taken into custody at 7th and Moss.
Embrey is charged with resisting arrest and tampering with a motor vehicle. Judge Rebecca Spencer entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf and scheduled a preliminary hearing November 15.
Bail was set earlier at $25,000. Embrey remains behind bars.
Warm southerly breezes will send the thermometer well into the 70s today and Saturday with locations south of the Missouri River likely seeing 80, which is more like mid-September weather. While cooler readings are expected on Sunday they’ll still be above normal. As for Halloween, another warm surge with early evening temperatures for trick or treaters running in the lower 70s. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
The three-year probe led to the large single domestic law enforcement action to date involving this scam.
A government report suggests that this scam has victimized roughly 10,000 Americans, with losses of $50 million.
McCaskill and Sen. Susan Collins, the top Democrat and Republican on the Senate Special Committee on Aging, have repeatedly called for increased law enforcement action to combat an emerging scam in which individuals impersonate IRS agents and demand that victims pay money immediately to avoid punishment. The Senate Aging Committee held a hearing last year on the scam. McCaskill says this figure includes $112,000 that has been stolen from 36 Missouri victims. More than 10,000 attempted scam calls are being placed every week.
“These arrests—the largest law enforcement action against these scammers to date—are an enormous victory for the thousands of victims, many of them elderly, whose sense of financial responsibility has been preyed upon by these criminals,” said McCaskill, a former courtroom prosecutor. “We’re now sending a clear and aggressive signal to these scam artists that they can no longer hide behind the anonymity of a call center or a blocked number to perpetuate a scam that’s made people afraid to answer their phones.”
McCaskill also backed bipartisan legislation that would repeal the legalizing of IRS robocalls by requiring callers to have the receiving party’s consent before making automated calls or texts for collecting debts owed or guaranteed by the federal government. The bill is supported by several prominent consumer groups, including the Consumer Federation of American and Consumers Union.
Last spring, five individuals were arrested on charges relating to the scam, and according to court documents, they were responsible for taking nearly $2 million from more than 1,500 victims.
McCaskill recently requested from the IRS a plan on how the agency intends to crack down on identity theft scammers who are stealing consumers’ Identity Protection PINs in order to file fraudulent tax returns. These PINs were originally intended to deter fraudulent filing by thieves who may already possess an individual’s stolen personally identifying information.
The accident at the Belt and Karnes involved a car, a jeep and a motorcycle.
The extent of the injuries was not immediately available.
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The InterServ Foundation on Thursday announced the results of its capital campaign to erect a new community center.
The “Building InterServ” capital campaign was developed in order to replace the Wesley Center at 200 Cherokee Street, with a goal of $5 million.
Over just two weeks they were able to raise $4.35 million of that. InterServ’s reserve assets will provide the remaining funds to achieve the committee’s goal.
The campaign was co-chaired by Mr. Joseph K. Houts, Jr. and Ms. Joyce Edwards. Other committee members include Ms. Karen Baker, Mr. Ron Barbosa, Mr. Shawn Drew, Mr. Steve Huff, Mr. Joseph Mazur, Mrs. Shannon Moore, Mr. Gordon Robaska, Mr. J.L. Robertson, Mr. David Stevenson, Mr. Matthew Tabor, Mrs. Heidi Walker, Mr. Terry Wickham, InterServ Executive Director David G. Howery , Executive Director of The InterServ Foundation Ms. Bridget J. Supple, and Mr. Brett King – Director of Resource Development at InterServ.
“Building InterServ” began as InterServ’s vision of a commitment to the community of St. Joseph, enabling people of all faiths to come together at one place, offering help to those in need, services to the poor and vulnerable and an overall expansion of InterServ’s mission of assisting people to live their lives more fully and more capably.
All campaign funding will support new construction at the corner of Cherokee Street and King Hill Avenue, the demolition of the Wesley Center and construction of an outdoor recreational area where the Wesley Center is currently located.
Major funders (over $100,000) of the campaign include: The Mildred Huffman Family, South St. JosephProgressive Association, Mosaic Life Care, Norma J. and William J. Kenney Charitable Trust, Harold P. Dugdale
Charitable Trust.
Ellison-Auxier Architects, Inc. is the design firm for the project. Preliminary work on the design has started and will be finalized in December, providing for a new gymnasium, community commons, fitness/weight room, kitchen and food pantry. The timeline for the project includes construction bids to be offered in January of 2017 with ground breaking later that spring.
A Texas woman is charged in federal court in Kansas with conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Elsa Hernandez-De Duran, 43, Fort Worth, is charged in an indictment with conspiring to commit money laundering, money laundering and smuggling bulk cash. The crimes are alleged to have occurred during June 2015 to July 2016 in Johnson County, Kan.
If convicted, she faces up to 20 years and a fine up to $500,000 on each of the money-laundering counts, and up to five years and a fine up to $250,000 on teh smuggling charge. The Drug Enforcement Administration investigated.
