Patricia Grace Evans

Patricia Grace Evans

admin February 16, 2024

Patricia Grace Evans, 85, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away at 6:10 AM, Tuesday February 13, 2024 at Wilshire at Lakewood in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Graveside services and Burial will be at 2:30 PM, Friday, February 23, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic…

Patricia Ann Magee

admin February 16, 2024

August 18, 1933 ~ February 2, 2024 Patricia Ann Magee, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 2, 2024, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center surrounded by her family. Pat was born in New Cambria, MO, on August…

Statement regarding Union Station shootings investigation

admin February 16, 2024

Feb. 16, 2024 Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker released the following statement today: We regularly work with juvenile court officers on cases and we have worked with them on this case as well. Though we do not oversee or supervise the…

Office of the Juvenile Officer charges two juveniles related to rally

admin February 16, 2024

By Valerie HartmanPublic Information Officer16th Judicial CircuitJackson County, Missouri Two juveniles were charged on Thursday, February 15, 2024, by the Office of the Juvenile Officer related to the incident at the Chiefs’ rally on February 14, 2024. The juveniles are currently detained…

John Sidney “Sid” Cox

admin February 15, 2024

John Sidney “Sid” Cox was born in Riverside, California on August 19, 1944 to John B. Cox (deceased) and Julia Margaret (Watts) Cox (deceased). He was joined three years later by one brother, Dana Cox. Sid grew up on a small farm…

In wake of Union Station shootings, prosecutor organizes counseling services for community

admin February 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024 The shootings at Union Station following the Kansas City Chief’s victory parade on Wednesday marred a beautiful celebration. These horrible events can create deep emotional trauma for persons involved or persons who witnessed the violence. Family members can also…

Anita Louise Griggs Armstrong

admin February 14, 2024

1941 ~ 2024 Anita Louise Griggs Armstrong passed away on February 12, 2024 after a brief crisis and long-term Parkinson’s Disease. Anita was born in Duncan Oklahoma and graduated from high school there. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Central State University…

Arva Lou Bilyeu

admin February 13, 2024

December 21, 1929 – February 10, 2024 Arva Lou Bilyeu, 94, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Mrs. Arva Lou Bilyeu was born in Ozark, Missouri on December 21, 1929. On…

Sondra Jo (Catron) Rouse

admin February 12, 2024

Sondra Rouse was born on March 8, 1940, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Joseph “Bud” William Catron, Jr. and Clarice Nadine (McGuire) Catron.Sondra grew up in Fortescue, Missouri. She attended Craig High School in Craig, Missouri where she graduated in May 1958.…

Bush Fire Ignited by Fireworks Spreads to House

admin February 12, 2024

By Assistant Chief Jim EdenLee’s Summit Fire Department On Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 9:52 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1300 Block of North Ranson Road in Greenwood, Missouri. Callers said fireworks caught…