GreenSummit Dispatch

11/07/2024

Update to the events that occurred on Tuesday, 7/9/24, near Park and Copeland.

James Jolly of Kansas City was arrested and charged for Attempted Burglary 1st degree and is being held on a $75,000 bond at Jackson County Intake.

On 7/9/24 Jolly attempted to breech the back door of the victim’s home by shattering the glass door. Upon being confronted by the home owner, Jolly fled the scene. He was located nearby by police and transported for medical care for injuries sustained during his attempt. Upon being released from the hospital, Jolly was arrested and formally charged.

09/07/2024

Updated story. Seems like the below is all wrong:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/xQ9d64zFGGkVyFB3/?mibextid=oFDknk

We're on the scene of an apparent shooting at a residence on Park near Copeland in Greenwood. According to eyewitnesses in the area a father shot his adult son. Injuries aren't reported to be life threatening. Most of the responding Jackson County deputies have departed so the scene is secure. There's nothing to see except 6 squad cars so please avoid the area.

We watched what we presume to be the suspect talking to authorities uncuffed. He was hauled away by the Chief uncuffed so we'll surmise this to be an accidental shooting based upon what we know of typical police procedure. But that individual may have been a witness being transported to give a statement at the cop shop. We won't know much until Chief Armer sends a text. So disregard our unprofessional guesses.

Greenwood Missouri Police Department will be interested in hearing from witnesses so contact them if you saw or heard anything. Greenwood PD statement follows:
"At approximately 5:45 this evening, Greenwood Police were called to a residence on Park Dr for a shooting that just occurred. Officers arrived on scene and located a victim at a nearby location. The person responsible remained on scene and was taken into custody pending investigation. The victim was transported to an area hospital and is being treated for what appears to be non-life-threatening injuries. There is not threat to the public and this was not a random event. Further information will be released when the investigation allows."

01/07/2024

Update: Ranson is open according to our readers.

Emergency Closure of Route RA/SE Ranson Rd. July 1-3



LEES SUMMIT – Route RA/SE Ranson Road from Browning Rd. to SE Bailey Rd. in Lee’s Summit is closing immediately due to additional culvert pipe issues until repairs can be made. Missouri Department of Transportation crews are working to reopen the road by Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning, weather permitting.

Traffic will be able to access James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area from the north entrance. Motorists will need to plan accordingly.

01/07/2024

From LSFD:
The following roads in Lee's Summit have water over road way with temporary closure due to flash flooding:

Scherer between Prior and Sampson
Bailey at Country Lane
M-291 at Hook Road
Austin Drive and Chapel Drive

Use extreme caution. Take alternate path!

25/06/2024

This might be overdue. Needs to be prosecuted every single time. /editorial

Kansas City suspected drug dealer charged with selling deadly drugs to woman

A Kansas City man who sold and delivered drugs to a woman who died soon after she ingested them faces felony charges in connection with her death, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today.

Vincent Scarcello faces Murder in the 2nd Degree and Delivery of a Controlled Substance.*

The Murder in the 2nd Degree charge, often known as Felony Murder, is based on the fact that the victim died of a fentanyl overdose that resulted from defendant's perpetration of the Class C felony of Delivery of a Controlled Substance.*

According to court records unsealed today, on May 3, 2024, Kansas City police were dispatched to a residence in the area of 53rd and Park Avenue. Emergency responders found the victim deceased inside. She was discovered by a witness who arrived home from work later that evening. The Jackson County Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death to be Fentanyl, Fluorofentanyl and Ethanol intoxication.

Next to the deceased victim detectives found a half-opened box of Narcan in a failed attempt to save her own life, according to court records. Pills found inside the residence tested positive for fentanyl. The investigation found the victim had been in communication with "Vince Scarcello" on May 3, 2024. They made agreement for him to deliver "blues" to her residence, "Blues" are a common name for blue M-30 pills containing fentanyl. Video surveillance from the residence where the victim was found deceased showed the victim walking to a distinctive black sedan on May 3, 2024. She gets into the vehicle, which matched the description of the defendant's vehicle. A short time later, the victim dies from an overdose of fentanyl.

Further surveillance of the defendant appears to show multiple hand-to-hand drug transactions with cars near his Raytown home.

“This office has steered investigations toward dealers who cause such great harm in our community,” Prosecutor Baker said. “This defendant’s conduct will be aggressively pursued through the criminal justice system.”

The defendant was taken into custody this morning. Prosecutors requested a $150,000 cash bond.

*Charges are only accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until the defendant is either found guilty or pleads guilty

23/06/2024

Thomas Lyle Loy
September 7, 1965 - June 16, 2024

No obituary was available but we know Tom resided in Greenwood for much of his adult life until recently. He served in the Marines until working in fire service post-military. He retired from Lee's Summit Fire Dept as a Captain in 2023. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend to the publishers of the GreenSummit Dispatch for nearly 2 decades (while we lived across the street). Our community has suffered a tremendous loss.

Visitation:
Sunday, June 30, 2024
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Langsford Funeral Home
115 SW 3rd St
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

Services;
Monday, July 1, 2024
12:00pm
Langsford Funeral Home
115 SW 3rd St
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

https://langsfordfuneralhome.com/tributes/thomas-lyle-loy/

17/06/2024

Captain Tom Loy

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Captain Tom Loy (retired), a dedicated member of our Department for 35 years. Captain Loy had a great passion for the fire service and an unwavering commitment to the people he served and his crew. Captain Loy’s strong work ethic allowed him to serve not only Lee’s Summit but several other departments in the area, leaving his mark on every organization and community he served. His pride for the Department and beloved Marine Corps was always apparent. Even after retirement, his commitment to service and duty continued with his involvement in the Honor Flight program.

As we deal with this profound loss, it is crucial that we stand together and support one another. Let us draw strength from our shared memories of Captain Loy and find solace in our collective mourning.

We extend our deepest condolences to Captain Loy’s family, friends, and Fire Department family.

Further details regarding memorial services are still pending.

Lee's Summit Fire Department

17/06/2024

Funeral Arrangements for Captain Gene Martin

It is with great sadness that the Lee’s Summit Fire Department and the Lee’s Summit Firefighter’s Association IAFF Local 2195 announce the death of Captain Gene Martin. Captain Martin died on June 14, 2024. Captain Martin served the Lee’s Summit Fire Department for 32 years and was a loving husband, father, and friend, and will receive active member honors.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 19, from 4 PM to 7 PM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 SW M-150 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO.

Funeral Services and Catholic Mass will be Thursday, June 20, at 10:00 AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 SW M-150 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO.

Procession and graveside service will follow at Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens, 25203 E US 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO.

11/06/2024

Joint Statement from MoDOT and KDOT about KC Scout Services

Lee’s Summit, Missouri - KC Scout, a bi-state initiative between the Missouri and Kansas Departments of Transportation to provide travel and traffic information and service for the Kansas City metro area, suffered a cyberattack on April 25. For the past several weeks, efforts to restore KC Scout services have been underway.

On Wednesday, June 12, motorists on Kansas City metro highways will see test messages displayed on the highway digital signs. If testing is successful, real-time information should return to the boards in the next week. Returning real-time information is considered the first step to restoring all KC Scout systems and services.

Additional restoration efforts continue and include having the website operational, camera views available online, and camera stream access for media partners. An update will be provided as service restoration nears for both the public and the media.

The DOTs and KC Scout thank everyone for their patience during the service outage and as efforts toward complete service restoration continues.

The Kansas and Missouri DOTs remind motorists that emergency services are still available in Kansas and Missouri. Kansas Highway Patrol Motorist Assist Vehicle (MAV) continue to proactively run routes and respond to incidents in their jurisdiction. MoDOT Emergency Response Continue to proactively run routes and respond to incidents in their jurisdiction.

Immediate and critical traffic information impacting the KC metro area is being shared through modot.org in Missouri and KanDrive.gov in Kansas. While data is not available via KC Scout cameras, message boards or website, the Missouri and Kansas traveler information sites, apps, and phone numbers are providing traffic conditions and lane closures from rush hour, construction and crash information in the KC metro area.

Information is available via phone and website/app:

Missouri: Call 888.275.6636 or visit www.modot.org
Kansas: Call 511 or visit KanDrive.gov
MoDOT and KDOT remind travelers to drive safely based on current road conditions and traffic flow.

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08/06/2024

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09/05/2024

Raintree residents are upset.

They don't believe they are getting results from law enforcement, their HOA or the prosecutor on a recent crime spree in their community. As reported by Fox, multiple stolen vehicles have been recovered at a house in Independence but nobody has been arrested. Why?

On Monday, LSPD arrested a suspect on burglary and assault at a Raintree residence in broad daylight.

Yet residents complain they haven't been able to convince their HOA staff to publish public safety bulletins to the community.

Petty car break-ins usually uptick in the summer when school lets out. But this doesn't seem to be that. What can be done in Raintree?

https://fox4kc.com/news/multiple-break-ins-cars-stolen-near-raintree-lake-in-lees-summit/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR02K7RieteZCFj6rZV2p-kM6V7cfyJYCyV-WB_1QB0Viev3Uu5Sid8tmEo_aem_AdRH6aF3KybPXGxNd4iPZn6Fe64FhVFdrEBd6CoZQ6m4NW5Hibp52aCUe23a2INqkVcT3gV1p5KpAREtjxphr4Yb

Lee’s Summit police are stepping up patrols in a lakefront neighborhood that had multiple cars stolen and broken into the same night.

05/05/2024

Man Charged With Strangling Wife In Hospital

An Independence man faces a felony charge for strangling his wife and causing her death as she was lying an Independence hospital bed this weekend (Friday evening), Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today.

Ronnie Wiggs faces Murder 2nd Degree.*

According to court records filed today, the defendant told police he killed the victim, who had come to the hospital for a new port for dialysis. He said he choked her and covering her nose and mouth to keep her from screaming. The defendant told police he couldn't take care of her or afford the medical bills.

The defendant is being held on a $250,000 bond.

We read through the charging documents and discovered he admitted to attempting it at an earlier date but couldn't "go through with it". He reported his wife woke up that time and told him "don't do that again". Heartbreaking story.

03/05/2024

MoDOT Kansas City just emailed this reschedule notice. As always, subject to weather. Plan ahead. Delays will be painful. Leave plenty of time to reach your destination next week.

Missouri Highway 150 in Greenwood: flagging operation from Mon., May 6 through Fri., May 10, from approximately 7 am until 4 pm daily, for pavement repair work.

28/04/2024

Train Derails in Unity Village

On Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 12:45 AM, the Lee's Summit Fire Department received notification of a train derailment in Unity Village between Rhinehart Road and NW Colbern Road with possible injuries to the crew.
Upon arrival, the fire department found approximately 12-20 rail cars of the 144-car train, including the locomotives, on their side in a heavily wooded area along Little Cedar Creek in Unity Village, Missouri. On initial assessment of the area, there was no fire or apparent hazardous material release. Two railroad personnel were injured in the locomotive and transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Lee's Summit Fire Department assessed the involved cars with assistance from Union Pacific. With no hazards found, the fire department concluded operations, and the scene was left with Unity Village city officials and Union Pacific to begin cleanup of the derailment. LSFD has a crew on standby near the scene as a precaution while derailment contractors start to clear the accident.

The Carl Chinnery Nature Trail is closed. All other Unity Village facilities are open.

24/04/2024

Raymore, MO, man charged in fatal Blue Springs shooting
For Immediate Release

April 24, 2024

A Raymore, MO, man has been charged in a fatal shooting in a Blue Spring's park on April 13, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today.

Marquis Earl Savannah faces felony charges of Murder in the 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action.*

According to court records filed Tuesday, Blue Springs police officers were dispatched on a shooting on April 13, 2024, about 10:30 p.m. Officers found two victims in Wilbur Young Park in Blue Springs, MO. The first victim was in the parking lot near the volleyball courts. A second victim was found near a basketball court nearby. Witnesses told police that a fist fight escalated to a shooting. A pistol, shell casings, bullets and bullet fragments were collected at the scene. Police detectives reviewed camera footage that showed the fight and the shooting. The defendant can be seen charging the victim, then firing multiple shots at the victim. A second suspect drew a handgun and fired shots as well.

Investigation of these shootings continues. The defendant and a second suspect, a juvenile, are now in custody.

Prosecutors requested the defendant be held on a $500,000 cash bond.

Back story:
Saturday, April 13, at around 10:30 p.m., a fatal shooting occurred near the sand volleyball courts at Wilbur Young Park in Blue Springs, Missouri. Two men, LaDronal Hamilton Jr., 19, from Kansas City, Missouri, and Karmello Matlock, 20, from Independence, were shot and rushed to nearby medical facilities, where they succumbed to their injuries. A 17-year-old was also injured in the shooting but is expected to recover. The police have identified Marquis Earl Lee Savannah, 27, from Raymore, as a suspect whom they discovered shot the young kids

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/K8fHeEsoiAnXx1ET/?mibextid=xfxF2i

Update: Both Savannah and the juvenile are in our custody.

Update regarding double homicide at Wilbur Young Park.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Marquis Earl Lee Savannah for Murder 1st. He is considered armed and dangerous, do not attempt to apprehend on your own. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact our dispatch at 816-228-0152 or a reward is offered for tips leading to his arrest by calling KC Crime Stoppers at 816-474-8477.

The Blue Springs Police Department has identified a second suspect in this case who is a juvenile. We are actively working to take them into custody. Due to them being a juvenile we cannot release their information.

15/04/2024

Lee’s Summit Police
Investigating Bank Robbery

Lee’s Summit, MO — On Monday, April 15, 2024 at approximately 10:39 a.m. officers responded to the Summit Ridge Credit Union at 3485 NE Ralph Powell Rd, on the report of a robbery that had just occurred. Initial investigation indicates that two black male suspects entered the bank and demanded money before fleeing in a vehicle with an undisclosed amount of currency (editor's note: authorities stopped disclosing dollar amounts years ago. When there's an arrest made, that information will be available in charging documents). There were no injuries reported in the incident. The Police Department is working alongside the FBI and additional releases will come from the Police Department and/or FBI.
Lee’s Summit TIPS Hot Line ​​(816) 969-1752

12/04/2024

Lee’s Summit Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Accident April 12, 2024

There is no known video of this incident. We're deleting scammer links as quickly as they arrive. Please don't click any of this scammer nonsense over which we have very little control.

Lee’s Summit, MO — On Thursday, 4/11/2024 at approximately 7:45 p.m. emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of NE Todd George Road and NE Chipman Road on the report of a two-vehicle crash with injuries. The initial investigation indicates that a motorcyclist was travelling southbound on Todd George Road and collided with a truck that was turning north onto Todd George Road from Chipman Road. The impact caused both the truck and motorcycle to catch fire. The driver of the truck was evaluated at the scene by paramedics and declined transport. The single occupant of the motorcycle was transported to an area trauma center where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the motorcycle was identified as 32-year-old Benjamin A. Zumwalt of Lee’s Summit. The young man leaves a young daughter and wife according to brief research on his Facebook profile. The investigation into the accident is on-going.

22/03/2024

Lee’s Summit Police
Investigating Bank Robbery

Lee’s Summit, MO — On Friday, March 22, 2024 at approximately 11:30 a.m. officers responded to the Central Bank of the Midwest (Woods Chapel Branch) on the report of a robbery that had just occurred. Initial investigation indicates that a single suspect entered the bank and demanded money before fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount of currency. There were no injuries reported in the incident. The Police Department is working alongside the FBI and additional releases will come from the Police Department and/or FBI.

Authorities rarely disclose the amount taken until charging documents are filed on a suspect.

08/03/2024

We don't often publish obits but Greenwood has lost some legendary residents lately.

William Joe Poe, “Joe Poe” passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the age of 85.
He was born on March 20, 1938, to William Dean Poe and Maude Ruth Vaughan of Independence, Virginia, where he grew up. He graduated from Independence High School in 1957.

On June 3rd, 1960, William was united in marriage to Connie Irene Noyes. Following their marriage William and Connie made their home in Richmond, Virginia, then moving to Kansas City, MO, and finally settling in Greenwood, MO.

His first jobs were hoeing corn, riding the grain binder, and driving the tractor. He made 25-50 cents an hour. During high school he drove the school bus for $40 a month. After high school he worked as a grease monkey at Parson’s Garage. He enlisted in the Army as MP on March 17, 1958, because he thought it would help him to become a police officer. He separated from the Service on February 23, 1961, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas where he was a Prison Guard at the Federal Prison. He moved to Richmond Virginia in 1961 and worked for the Richmond VA Police Department. Since they did not have any positions available in the State Troopers Department he decided to move back to MO. In 1962 the Kansas City Police Department recruited him. He worked at East Patrol. Then started The Community relation unit in South Patrol in 1975. Every minute of his day was filled with working with the community, civic groups and citizens. The program was very successful and eventually initiated nationwide. He retired from KCPD in 1992. He joined the Greenwood Police Department in 1996, during his 9 years in the Department he was promoted to Corporal, Captain, Assistant Chief of Police, and about a year as interim Chief.

He was passionate about the History of Greenwood, MO and spent many years compiling records, stories and photos to publish and share with his community. The family is donating his work to the Greenwood historical group so they can share this with the community.

He was a Member of Manna Fellowship Church. Baptized April 5, 2015. A Cub Scout Leader (Cubmaster) from 1974-1977 Greenwood Tonka District and had solid partnership with neighbor South 1992 Southern Community Center Coalition.

Some of the many things he accomplished were receiving the Certificate of Accommodation KCPD 1978. South Patrol KC Bronze award for meritorious service from KMBC TV, metro chiefs and sheriffs' association. Kiwanis Club award for service to profession, community and citizens 1979. Vocational service award from Rotary Club. Named South Patrol Crusader of the Year in 1982, Kiwanis Safety Guard Club Officer of year 1983, VFW Safety award, Missouri House of Representatives House resolution officer of the year for 1982 by South Patrol Council of the citizens Crusade Against Crime.

He was preceded in death by parents, William D. Poe and Maude Ruth Poe; his sister, Linnie Poe; his brother, James Poe; his soulmate, Connie Irene Poe; his daughters, Kimberly A Poe, and Diana L Norton; and grandson, Dean M Poe.

He is survived by his three children, Michael J. Poe (Fransiska) of Warsaw, MO, Teresa L. Hudson (Victor) of Sedalia, MO, and Jeffrey D. Poe of Greenwood, MO; his son-in-law, Brian Norton; his four loving grandchildren, William Hudson, Christian Hudson, Sara Jo Poe, and Ean Poe; his two great-grandchildren, Makaley Haggerman and Caydin Hudson; and many extended family and friends.

The family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice, the Cardiology group at Research Hospital and his Manna family for the care and compassion they showed our Dad in his final days.

Family and friends and Community are invited to attend Visitation held on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 5:00pm with Service following at Manna Fellowship Church, 17617 S Rte 291, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080. A Graveside Service will occur on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Mount Moriah Cemetery South, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City MO 64131. Family and close friends are gathering at the Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, 290 Turnpike Rd Suite 5-315 Westborough, MA, 01581. www.myasthenia.org; Manna Fellowship's Church Missions in care of Manna Fellowship Church, https://www.mannakc.com/give, or your favorite Charity.

This was what dad memorized and recited of Jimmy Dean's song, "Drinking From My Saucer".

“I’ve never made a fortune and it's probably too late now. Oh but I don’t worry about that much, cause I’m happy anyhow. As I go along life’s journey I’m reaping what I sow. I'm drinking from my saucer because my cup has overflowed.”

“I don’t have many riches and sometimes the way is steep and rough. But I have 5 kids that love me and that makes me rich enough. Ah sometimes things go wrong and my faith gets a little thin. But then the dark clouds part and that old Sun peaks through again. So Lord help me to never gripe about the tough rows I’ve hoed. I’m drinking from my saucer because my cup has overflowed. And if God grants me the strength and courage, when the way gets steep and rough. I’ll not ask for another blessing, I’m already blessed enough. And Lord may I never be too busy to help another bear his load. And I’ll keep drinking from my saucer because my cup has overflowed.“

07/03/2024

Over 6000 without power currently in our area.

Evergy estimates power to be restored by 2:15 but no reason has been offered as of 1 PM.

Update at 1:55: power is restored to the luxurious offices of the Dispatch.

We'll update when we discover more information.

01/03/2024

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker issued the following statement this evening:

Our deepest condolences go to families of the 16th Circuit Court process server and the Independence Police Department officer who died from fatal gunfire today in the course of their duties. We also offer our sincere sympathies to the Circuit Court, the Independence Police Department and the city of Independence. We pray for the two wounded Independence police officers, public servants who also were injured by gunfire.

We acknowledge this is a great tragedy but we also know the strength of this community. We will need that strength in coming days.

This remains a developing investigation. We will work closely with the Missouri Highway Patrol and we will update as soon as possible on the status of the investigation and other actions by this office

14/02/2024

Celebration Wednesday. Congrats Chiefs fans!

Share some of your pics & reels here for those of us who don't like crowds & traffic.

21/01/2024

Let's go Chiefs!

Freezing rain is expected to begin late tonight and continue through mid morning for areas along and south of I-70 and until early afternoon across northern Missouri beyond which temperatures will warm above freezing. A glaze of ice up to 0.1" will be possible with greater amounts across central MO and lesser amounts across NW MO. The morning commute will be impacted as surfaces will be come slick.

11/01/2024

Lee’s Summit Police Investigating Armed Robbery

Lee’s Summit, MO — On Thursday, January 11th, 2024 at approximately 12'45 PM officers were called to a shopping center in the 1600 block of NW Chipman Road on the report of an armed robbery. When officers arrived on scene, they contacted the victim who told them that their car and personal belongings had been stolen. The victim told investigators that he was standing near his vehicle in the parking lot when he was approached by a suspect that displayed a gun and took the vehicle.

The vehicle was recovered by KCPD approximately 90 minutes after it was taken; the vehicle was abandoned. The vehicle was towed to Lee’s Summit Police Department for evidence processing. Investigators are working to develop a suspect description and a description of the vehicle that the suspect(s) fled in. There were no reported injuries in the incident.

10/01/2024

RIP
Sara Ring was a friend & neighbor to many of us and a public servant in Greenwood for decades. Whether you liked her ideas or not, she stepped up and gave of herself when others were unwilling. She'll be missed.

Sara Carolyn (Crow) Ring, began her life’s journey on September 27, 1933, born in Kirksville, Missouri to the wonderful and loving parents, Manning Clifton and Helen Lucille (Sanders) Crow, both deceased. Sara greeted her heavenly father on January 5, 2024.

The family lived on a farm five miles from town, and Sara was a full pledged “Country-Farm-Girl” her entire life, of which she was always proud!!! That’s where her love of animals and the great outdoors began. She loved the earth and all its beauty. Being an only child, her animals were her friends. Up until the death of Sara’s father in 1947, she pitched in with everything from milking the cows to driving teams of work horses in the fields during harvest season. Sara was proud to be an American, doing her part in World War II, by picking milk seed pods and selling huge gunny sacks full for 25 Cents each. These were used in making parachutes for the military. Her faithful pony, Sugar, assisted in this task, as she was hooked to a cart, which carried the bags filed with pods. Her love of horses and dogs never waived during her entire life, having ridden, and shown horses beginning at the age of 11 months. She owned her own “small spread” known as Zephyr Acres, for over 50 years in Greenwood. During the early years of her marriage to Norman, both held responsible and demanding jobs, but found time to join the Northwest Arkansas Cavalcade for October trail rides along with riding with the Raytown Trail Riders in the American Royal Parade annually for many years.

During the late 1940’s Sara was a member in a saddle club in Kirksville, Missouri and Participated with a group that preformed from four (4) to (8) sets of square dancing on horses. (FYI: square dancing, a “set” consists of 4 partners or 8 participants, so 4 sets are 32 participants. If 8 sets were involved, this would be 64 participants, all on horseback.) This group was invited to perform at festivals and horse shows in northern Missouri and southern Iowa.

Along with her husband Norman, they did their own raising and training of colts, showing them throughout the Midwest, as well as assisting many youngsters to get started riding and showing their own horses. In a sense, they self-adopted many youngsters which they were devoted to teaching and guiding, education and direction of learning to ride, show in a correct and responsible manner, as they monitored many youths into.

There will be a visitation from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Langsford Funeral Home Friday, January 19, 2024. She will be buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Hiawatha, Kansas.

Arrangements by Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW 3rd Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063