Bates County News

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Pedestrian Killed in Clinton

 On Wednesday, September 6th, 2023, at approximately 2:18 p.m., members of the Clinton Missouri Police Department were called to investigate a traffic crash on Missouri 7 Highway, just east of Missouri 13 Highway in Clinton. 


Upon arrival, officers determined a vehicle travelling south bound on Missouri 7 Highway had struck a pedestrian, Heather Willcockson, 38, of Clinton Missouri. 

The driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries. Willcockson was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The investigation is currently ongoing.

Curry Joseph “Joe” Massey, 41, of Yukon, Oklahoma (formerly of Butler)

  Curry Joseph “Joe” Massey, 41, of Yukon, Oklahoma, passed away June 30th 2025. A visitation will be held Sunday, July 6 th , 2025 from 5:0...