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Jason Lee Ward
Bethany, MO – Jason Lee Ward, 48, Bethany, MO passed away at his home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born on February 8, 1976, at Mt. Ayr Hospital to Charles and Barbara (Kern) Ward. Jason lived a troubled life and battled his own demons for many years. With that being said there was a good side to Jason. He was actually a very talented guy. He loved doing tattoos, drawing, and playing his guitar. His troubled past caused a lot of heartache and worry for his family but they still loved him. He loved his family too, especially his nephew, bubby Wayland. Maybe now he can find peace and be free from his demons. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Charles Jr.; paternal and maternal grandparents; several aunts and uncles; cousin, Clinton Kern and best lifelong friend and brother, Cory Butterfield. Jason is survived by his son, Abel (Jesse) Pottorff; his mom; half-sister, Patricia O’Connel; sister, Misty (David) Carter; brother, Roger (Stephanie) Ward; aunts, Sherrie Kern and Shirley Ward; uncle, Terry (Julie) Ward; several cousins; nephew, Wayland Carter; step-nephews, Chance and Carter; step-niece, Adylyn and long-time friend and brother, Elisha Wilson. Jason has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. There are no scheduled services. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
Traffic stop on Highway 65 lands man in deep legal trouble
An Indianola, Iowa, resident was clocked driving 64 miles per hour in a 45-mph zone on Highway 65 in Trenton on Friday. Following a traffic stop, the highway patrol charged 68-year-old Anthony Alexander with alleged possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth paraphernalia—listed as a pipe—driving while his license was revoked or suspended, and a speeding violation.
Missing Centerville man's remains found about 1 mile from last sighting
MERCER COUNTY, Mo. — The disappearance and death of a southeast Iowa man in northeast Missouri are still a mystery. KTVO has now learned new details about the case of Sebastian "Ty" Husted, of Centerville. Husted was 18 years old when he disappeared without a trace on January 22,...
Jerry Keith Hill
Bethany, MO – Jerry Keith Hill, 70, Bethany, MO passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at a North Kansas City, MO hospital. He was born on August 5, 1953, in Gentry County, Missouri the son of Wayne and Goldie (Hoyt) Hill. Jerry was a graduate of South Harrison High School. He loved motorcycle riding, music, a spontaneous car ride, and the open road. Jerry and his companion, Janese, dated in high school and reconnected later in life. He spent his final years in Bethany with his high school sweetheart and her family was important to Jerry. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Max Hill. Jerry is survived by his children, Angie (Calvin) Garrison, Sperry, OK, and Chad Hill, Red Oak, IA; grandchildren, Audrey, Lizzie, and Lilah; sister, Marilyn Hale, Ridgeway, MO; and companion, Janese Courter. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Private inurnment will be held at a later date. There is no scheduled family visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairview Cemetery of Bethany in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
Hamilton Woman Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash
A Hamilton woman suffered serious injuries in a Daviess County crash early Saturday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Reports that the accident occurred about five minutes past noon Saturday, 5 miles northwest of Gallatin on Route DD as 45-year-old Emilia R. Galbraith rode her 2006 Harley Davidson northbound. According...
Woman ejected from motorcycle in crash near Gallatin
On Saturday, April 27, at approximately 12:05 p.m., a single-vehicle accident occurred on Route DD, about five miles northwest of Gallatin, Missouri. Emilia R. Galbraith, a 45-year-old woman from Hamilton, Missouri, was injured when her 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the east side of the roadway, and overturned, resulting in her ejection.
Trenton woman faces court after failing probation terms
Thirty-one-year-old Jenna Rose Clemens of Trenton was arrested Saturday for an alleged probation violation. Clemens is required to appear in circuit court on May 14 with a bond set at $5,000 cash. Clemens has been accused of several probation violations including failure to appear in court on April 23, not...
Emergency manager reports brief tornado touchdown near Spickard
Emergency Manager Glenn Briggs reports that a tornado touched down briefly southeast of Spickard, causing only minor damage to trees. Briggs also noted several reports of hail ranging from dime to quarter size from Edinburg through Trenton and toward Galt. Minor flooding was reported along No Creek at Route N...
Jail inmate faces felony charge after assaulting another inmate in Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail
A Daviess DeKalb Regional Jail inmate faces a felony charge in Daviess County after he allegedly assaulted another individual multiple times on April 14. Thirty-two-year-old Jaccob Spencer of Raytown has been charged with second-degree attempted assault. His bond was denied. Spencer is accused of attempting to inflict physical injury by...
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