Ronnie David Richter, 72, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on December 27, 2024, at Redbud Village in Plainville.
He was born on December 30, 1951, to Nathaniel Owen and Helen Louise (Blevins) Blackwell. On April 15, 1972, he married Kathleen Louise Fabrizius in WaKeeney, Kansas, and together, they were blessed with two daughters, Rhonda and Nicole.
Joseph M. Bellerive passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton at the age of 98.
He was born on November 11, 1926, in Damar, Kansas, the son of Joseph Bellerive and Elsie (Brin) Bellerive. Joseph married Eleanor Newell in Damar on January 15, 1946, and they enjoyed nearly 64 loving years together.
Joseph was an active member of the St. Thomas Catholic church his entire adult life. His involvements included Knights of Columbus, Parish Council, Eucharistic Minister & CCD teacher, to list just a few.
BARTON & STAFFORD COUNTIES—The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating after a homicide, police pursuit, and apparent suicide took place in Barton and Stafford counties.
The Barton County Sheriff’s Office requested the KBI investigate on Friday, Dec. 27, around 10 a.m. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded.
On Friday, at approximately 9:10 a.m., officers with the Great Bend Police Department were dispatched to 1516 7th St., in Great Bend on a disturbance call.
REPUBLIC COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating a suspected child abuse case in Belleville.
The Belleville Police Department contacted the KBI on the morning of Thursday, Dec. 26 to investigate after an unresponsive three-month-old infant was transported from the Republic County hospital to an Omaha hospital. The child’s parents brought her to the Republic County hospital on Dec. 25, and hospital staff later contacted the Belleville Police Department.
