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Sheriff: Man, toddler found dead in burning car in Platte Co.

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PLATTE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating the suspicious death of an adult male and a toddler.

Fire crews on the scene of the investigation Sunday -image courtesy Fox4KC

Just after 7a.m. Sunday, the Platte County Sheriff’s Department received a call about a vehicle fire in the 20000 Block of B Highway, north of Ridgley. Missouri, according to a media release.

The caller reported seeing human remains in the vehicle. The sheriff’s office believes the victims are an adult male and a toddler. The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office is assisting with the investigation.

Breezy and sunny with temps in the upper 50s

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While it will be a cold start to the day, with temperatures around freezing, the week ahead will feature near normal temperatures. Highs by the end of the week are expected to climb into the mid 60s. There will be a few chances for showers, mainly Wednesday into Thursday. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 2 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 59. East southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 8 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

St. Joseph voters set to decide proposed 61-cent increase in school levy

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By BRENT MARTIN

St. Joseph Post

Voters in the St. Joseph school district will decide a 61-cent tax increase tomorrow.

St. Joseph School Superintendent Doug Van Zyl says the increase in the school levy is needed to stabilize the district’s finances. He says public opinion polling indicates voter favorability falls with anything larger than 65 cents.

“And it’s still probably going to be close the way it is,” Van Zyl says. “People don’t necessarily like to pay taxes, but 61 cents generates for us what we feel comfortable being able to say will at least get us through the five-year sunset portion of this.”

The levy increase does have a five-year sunset provision. Again, Van Zyl indicates any school tax increase won’t pass without a sunset provision.

The increase is projected to general $6.5 million. The district proposes using the money for teachers and staff, security upgrades, and operational costs.

Voters soundly rejected a proposal to increase the levy by $1.15 in November of 2017. More than 70% of the voters cast “No” ballots in that election, perceived by many as a referendum on past financial problems at the district.

St. Joseph School Board President Seth Wright says the district understands it must repair its image and a sunset clause is designed to be a step in that direction.

“Sunset clauses are really about accountability,” according to Wright. “We have a trust and credibility problem at the school district. There is no other way to put it, except to be a straight shooter about that and this is part of that plan to try to rebuild that trust and credibility over the next five years.”

Van Zyl says a 61-cent increase will allow him to address some issues on the stove top.

“Right now, there are just so many pots on top of the stove I can’t get them all to the front burner,” Van Zyl says. “This allows us to stabilize that and start addressing some of those things, behavioral issues and academic issues and attendance and the age of our buildings and the things that we need for safety and security above and beyond this.”

 

Maryville man hospitalized after car strikes concrete culvert

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NODAWAY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 3p.m. Sunday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Buick Skylark driven by Jimmy A. Lake, 50, Maryville, was southbound on U.S. 71 four miles west of Barnard. The driver lost control of the vehicle. It traveled off the left side of the road over an embankment and struck a concrete culver.

EMS transported Lake to Mosaic Life Care in serious condition. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

Obituaries March 31st

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Kathy Sue Hull
1954 – 2019

Kathy Sue Hull 64, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care.

She was born December 3, 1954 in San Angelo, TX, daughter of the late Ethel and Clyde Jones. She worked at Benders and Tiffany Square in Dietary, and she was a home health care giver. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and ceramics. She was a member of the Pentecostal of St. Joseph Church.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Jack, Jerry, Bob, and Larry Jones.

Survivors include: husband, Gary Hull of the home, son, Jeremy (Tiffany) Hull, daughter, Margie Hull, 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, brother, Phillip Jones, and sisters, Patricia, Jeannie, Rosemary, and Connie.

Funeral Services: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. Rex Arbuckle officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Kathy Hull Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

William Richard LeRoy Crabtree
1925 – 2019

William Richard LeRoy Crabtree 93, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital.

He was born April 14, 1925 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Ethel and Vernon Crabtree. He graduated from Lafayette High School, and he served in the United States Army, a veteran of the World War II, and a recipient of the Purple Heart, and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. He recently flew to Washington D.C. and participated in the Honor Flight with son David. He worked at Lawhon Construction as a Millrite, and he was a member of the Carpenters Union. He enjoyed model air planes, woodworking, welding, show horses, and he was a great artist. He also spent 20 years at flea markets with a funnel cake concession. William was a member of the Whitesville Masonic Lodge, past Master, Cosby Masonic Lodge #600 A.F.& A.M., Scottish Rite 32nd degree master mason, York Rite, Moila Shrine Temple, Zeredetha Lodge #189, Eastern Star, Pastor worthy Patron.

William was preceded in death by wife, Irma Jean Crabtree, his parents, and brothers, Tiny and Ronald.

Survivors include: daughters, Patricia Kay Harding, Saint Joseph, MO, Marilyn (Denny) Lynn, Eudora, KS, Terry Boyer, Avenue City, MO, Jaynie (Kevin) Dykes, St. Joseph, MO., sons, Raymond (Jane) Crabtree, Savannah, MO and David (Robin) Crabtree, Baldwin City, KS, brothers, Robert W. (Rose Marie) Crabtree, Seattle, WA, Edwin (Carol) Crabtree, St. Joseph, MO, Vernon (B.J.) Crabtree, Lampe, MO, sister, Louise Cross of St. Joseph, MO, 14 grandchildren & 15 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral Services: 10:00 am, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. John Middleton officiating with Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Hope Church, Cosby, MO. The Interment will be at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, day to be announced. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Donald Dean Long
1933 – 12019

Donald Dean Long 85, best known as Dean of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 in Saint Joseph, MO.

On March 8, 1952, he married Frances Louise Bunten known as Franke Lu. They were married 67 years. Dean was the son of the late Loren and Marie (Ford) Long, and had never lived more that four miles from the farm on which he was born July 2, 1933, except for the two years that he served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He was a Farmer who liked quarter horses, John Deere tractors, music shows and going to Branson. Dean was an active member of DeKalb Christian Church, and the South Side Rotary since 1979. He and Franke Lu had been members of the Hitch Hikers Camping Club, Good Joe Sam’s Camping Club, and Midwest Prairie Schooners Camping Club.

Dean was preceded in death by parents. Survivors include, wife, Franke Lu Long of the home, and a sister, Ramona Cowger, DeKalb, MO., and her family.

Funeral services: 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor David Jordan officiating,. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. For those who choose to do so, memorial donations may be left at the funeral home for the DeKalb Christian Church or DeKalb Homecoming association. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

 

Joshua Searcy
1978 – 2019

Joshua Searcy, 40, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at University of Chicago Hospital. Josh received a heart transplant two years ago. He fought until he had no more fight left.

Josh was born April 4, 1978 in St. Joseph Missouri.

Josh worked for Vanguard Airlines then went on to become Regional Manager for Allegiant Airlines.
Josh enjoyed traveling, going to the lake, boating, skiing and most of all spending time with his family and friends. Josh loved his son Bryson dearly and his nieces Olivia and Avery were his love bugs!

Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Helen Cox and Gerald Searcy.

Survivors include his son, Bryson Searcy (Breanna Becerra); parents, Brad and Melinda Taylor, Jerry and Lori Searcy; brother, Noah Taylor (Amanda); nieces, Olivia and Avery Taylor; grandparents, Mary Searcy, John and Shirley Taylor, and a number of other loving relatives and close friends.

A service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday at 3:00 P.M. at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, with visitation Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Advance Heart Failure of U Chicago–Courage & Innovation. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Planned road work for northwest Missouri, April 1 – 7

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of April 1 – 7.

Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the regions such as pothole patching, striping, signal work, etc., in addition to the work mentioned below:

Andrew County

  • Route O – CLOSED at the Platte River Bridge for a bridge replacement project. The bridge will be closed until the end of September, weather permitting.
  • Interstate 29 – Bridge maintenance at the Nodaway River Bridge, April 1 – 4
  • Business Route 71 – Resurfacing project from Main Street in Savannah to just south of Interstate 29, April 4 – 5. The contractor will begin at the northern end of the project and work south in approximately two-mile sections. One lane, each direction will remain open at all times. This project will continue, Monday through Friday, through mid-May. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place around the lane closures.

Atchison County

  • Route B – CLOSED for pothole patching from I-29 to U.S. Route 275, April 1 – 5

Buchanan County

  • U.S. Route 36 – Joint repair between Route C/Z and Route 31 south, April 1 – 5. One lane each direction of U.S. Route 36 will remain open throughout the work. A 14-foot width restriction is in place.
  • U.S. Route 59 – Pothole patching from Route 752 to U.S. Route 45, April 1 – 5
  • Route 752 – Joint repair over I-229, April 1 – 5. One lane at a time will be closed throughout the work. A 17-foot width restriction is in place.
  • Route H – Bridge inspection a the Platte River Bridge, April 1 – 5

Caldwell County

  • Route 13 – Bridge maintenance at the Shoal Creek Bridge, April 1 – 5

Carroll County

  • U.S. Route 65 – Bridge maintenance at the Wakenda Creek Bridge, April 1 – 5
  • U.S. Route 65 – Bridge maintenance at the Missouri River Overflow Bridge, April 1 – 5

Chariton County

  • U.S. Route 24 – Bridge maintenance at the Long Creek Bridge and Chariton River Bridge near Keytesville. The bridges will be narrowed to one lane with a 15-foot width restriction through May 31.
  • Route D – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Tonka Lane to Route DD, April 1 – 2, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
  • Route D – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route DD to County Side Avenue, April 3, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Route J – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from U.S. Route 24 to Jordan Road, April 4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Daviess County

  • Route 6 – Bridge maintenance at the Grand River Bridge, April 1 – 4
  • Route Z – Bridge inspection at the Grand River Bridge, April 1 – 5

DeKalb County

  • U.S. Route 169 – CLOSED at the Third Fork Platte River Bridge for a bridge replacement project. The contractor plans to have work completed by July, weather permitting. Motorists should follow detour signs along Routes 48 and M to navigate around the closure. For more information visit the project’s web page.

Gentry County

  • U.S. Route 136 – Pothole patching from the Harrison County line to Route C, April 2 – 3
  • U.S. Route 136 – Pothole patching from Route C to Route F, April 4 – 5

Grundy County

  • Route C – Bridge inspection at the Weldon Fork Creek, April 1 – 5

Harrison County

  • U.S. Route 136 – Pothole patching, April 1
  • I-35 – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 136 to Route C, April 4 – 5. A 14-foot width restriction is in place.

Holt County

  • Route A – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 71 (Nodaway County) to Route 113, April 1
  • Route A – Bridge maintenance at the Nodaway River Bridge, April 1 – 4

Linn County

  • U.S. Route 36 – Pavement repair from the Mussel Fork Bridge (Macon County) to Route 129, April 1 – 4
  • U.S. Route 36 – Pothole patching from the Macon County line to Route 139, April 1 – 5

Nodaway County

  • Route A – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 71 to Route 113 (Holt County), April 1
  • U.S. Route 136 – Bridge maintenance at the Mozingo Creek Bridge, April 1 – 2. This includes a 10-foot width restriction. A temporary traffic signal will be in place to direct motorisists through the work zone.
  • Route MM – Driveway entrance repairs from U.S. Route 136 to 270th Street, April 2
  • Route 46 – Pothole patching from the city limits of Maryville to Route 113, April 3
  • Route NN – Bridge maintenance at the Platte River Bridge, April 3 – 5. This includes a 9-foot width restriction. A temporary traffic signal will be in place to direct motorists through the work zone.
  • Route A – Driveway entrance repair just east of Route ZZ, April 4 – 5

Sullivan County

  • Route 139 – CLOSED at the Newtown Branch Bridge for a bridge replacement project. The contractor plans to have work completed mid-April, weather permitting. For more information, click here.
  • Route PP – CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE at the East Medicine Creek Bridge after a regularly scheduled inspection revealed critical deterioration to the structure. The bridge is currently scheduled for replacement in fiscal year 2020. For more information, click here.
  • Route D – Drainage work from Maryland Road north 2.5 miles north of Maryland Road, April 1 – 5

Worth County

  • Route YY – CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE at the Middle Fork of the Grand River after a regularly scheduled inspection revealed critical deterioration to the structure. The bridge is currently scheduled for replacement in fiscal year 2021. For more information, click here.
  • Route 246 – Pothole patching, April 1 – 2
  • Route F – Drainage work two miles south of the Iowa state line, April 3 – 5

Buchanan County Jail Activity (3/28-3/30/19)

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Here’s the latest booking activity from the Buchanan County Jail. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. These are courtesy photos.

This information is provided by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The St Joseph Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information.

Obituaries March 30th

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Joseph J. Rivera
1940 – 2019

Joseph J. Rivera, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away March 28, 2019, at his home.
He was born November 5, 1940, in St. Joseph.

Joe married Kathleen Haffey on May 22, 1974. She survives of the home. He was a drywall contractor for many years. Joe was an avid fisherman and hunter with his best friend, Larry Muff, and loved his Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. He also loved his faithful basset hound companions. Joe was proud to have coached softball for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Josephine (Garcia) Rivera, and siblings, Anthony, Lazaro, Paul P., Aldolpho, John J., Rosemary, Frank J., and Guadalupe Rivera.

Survivors also include his wife, Kathy; children, Julie Rivera Rush (Tom), Jennifer Hamm (Kevin), Joseph Rivera, Tim Rivera, Jim Rivera, Angela Williams (Danny), and Aleisha Rivera; siblings, Lollie Rivera, Carmen Rivera Palma (Pete), Helen Rivera Thornton, and Pat M. Rivera (Jackie); ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, St. Patrick Catholic Church. The family will gather with friends 12:00 Noon to 12:30 P.M. Tuesday with Parish Rosary to follow, St. Patrick Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Special Olympics, or the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

Captain Timothy Travis Owens
1967 – 2019

Captain Timothy Travis Owens, 51, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully after a long, hard battle with cancer, Thursday, March 28, 2019, with his sweet wife and caretaker, Rachel, and his family by his side.

He was born September 12, 1967 in St. Joseph, MO. Travis married the love of his life, Rachel McGinness on September 26, 1997. He was a Class of 1985 Benton graduate. After graduation, he served 4 years active duty in the U.S. Army and 11 years in the U.S. Army Reserves. Captain Owens retired from the St. Joseph Fire Department after 25 years of dedicated service. During his service he was a member of the SJFD Honor Guard and a recipient of the SJFD Lifesaving Award. He also served as the I.A.F.F. Local 77 President for several years. Travis was also an EMT and worked on the ambulance for 10 years. Travis was a member of The Keys Christian Fellowship Church. He and his daughter, Baylor were baptized together on December 20, 2015. He loved spending time with his family, coaching and watching sports.

Travis was preceded in death by his father, Roger Owens.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Rachel Owens; daughters, Keely Bruckshaw (Taylor), Baylor Owens; son, Jacob McCollum (Mercedes Estes); granddaughter, Addisynn; his mother, Helen (Newberry) Nelson; sister, Tammy Kline (Gregg); brother, Roger “Gary” Owens (Brenda), nieces, nephews, and numerous extended family and friends.

Celebration of Life 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Grace Evangelical Church. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Grace Evangelical Church. The family suggests memorial gifts to Mosaic Life Care Cancer Center.

 

David S. Angle, Brig. Gen. (Ret)
1948 – 2019

David Stephen Angle passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the age of 71.

David, the son of Robert and Phyllis Keck Angle was born March 3rd, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He graduated Benton High School in St. Joseph in 1966. He married Kathy McGlothlin, who also attended Benton, on April 6, 1968. Their time as newlyweds was short lived as David had joined the United States Air Force and was deployed overseas on his first active duty assignment. After two years of overseas deployment David was assigned to Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma to complete the two remaining years of his active duty service. After discharge, he returned to St. Joseph and began working for the United States Post Office.

In 1974 David accepted a full-time position with the Missouri Air National Guard. He served in the Guard the remainder of his career. He served in the Missouri Air National Guard from 1974 to 1984 where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. He transferred to the Oklahoma National Guard in 1984, serving in the 138th Fighter Wing in Tulsa, OK and the 137th Airlift Wing in Oklahoma City, OK. David earned a number of major awards and decorations in his career, obtaining the rank of Brigadier General November, 2005. David had the unique distinction of being assigned as a Vice Wing Commander at both the 138th Fighter Wing and 137th Airlift Wing before being assigned as Assistant Adjutant General, Joint Force Headquarters, Oklahoma Military Department, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. David prided himself in the way he served his fellow servicemen. David retired from the Guard November, 2007.
David loved spending time boating and fishing with his family and friends. He eventually purchased a lake property in Grove, OK where he and Kathy built their first lake house in 1990. David and Kathy enjoyed traveling. They frequented Branson, MO, Arizona and Colorado. Family was always a huge part of his focus and he loved spending time with his family. Nothing brought him more joy than time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Phyllis Angle.

Survivors include his wife Kathy of the Home; daughter, Stephanie Angle-Walls and husband Herb of Parkville, Missouri; son, Stephen Angle and Lori Hampton of Claremore; grandchildren, William David Walls, and Paige Angle; brother, Terry Angle and wife Evangeline along with numerous extended family and military family.

Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guestbook and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Sen. Blunt, in town for Special Olympics Missouri Indoor Games, says funding was never going to be cut

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By BRENT MARTIN

St. Joseph Post

Photo by Travis Dodge

United States Sen. Roy Blunt came to St. Joseph to attend the Special Olympics Missouri Indoor Games.

Blunt remembers pushing through the “healthy athletes” initiative which provided routine health examinations for Special Olympians, such as eye screenings. He says he heard about the impact of the initiative while on a college campus which sponsored a Special Olympics event.

“Some young man walked up to me who had just gotten glasses that day, probably in his early 20s, and he said, ‘Man, softball’s a lot easier if there is only one ball,’” Blunt recalls with a chuckle. “He had been playing this sport for years as a Special Olympic athlete and nobody had ever caught the fact, and he wasn’t able to quite communicate the fact, that he was not seeing the ball like other people were seeing it. He didn’t know he wasn’t seeing it like other people were seeing it.”

The Special Olympics Missouri Indoor Games being held this weekend at the Southside Family Fun Center on King Hill Avenue in St. Joseph incorporates basketball and bowling.

Blunt has long supported Special Olympics and, as chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies he championed federal funding for Special Olympics.

Blunt is not surprised President Donald Trump rejected a proposal from his administration to cut $17.6 million dollars in federal funding for Special Olympics.

Blunt says the proposed cut was a non-starter in Congress.

“Again, it’s a very small part of Special Olympics’ total funding, but still important,” Blunt says. “And, I said we’re clearly not going to eliminate Special Olympics funding and the president the next day agreed with me and said, I think this is a great program, I think my staff’s wrong, and of course we’re going to continue to recommend that Special Olympics be funded at this small federal level that is has been in recent years”

 

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