Friday, April 26, 2024

Stone County murder suspect arrested after short standoff in Vernon County

 At approximately 7:10 am Tuesday morning, April 23rd, the Stone County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to an address on Elm Springs Road in northern Stone County in reference to a suspicious situation. Deputies arriving on scene found a deceased 50 year old male with a gunshot wound. Detectives were called to the scene.

In a cooperative effort with the Missouri Highway Patrol, Cedar County Sheriff's Office, Vernon County Sheriff's Office, Christian County Sheriff's Office and the Stone County 911 dispatch, the suspect was taken into custody after a short standoff on US Highway 54 in Vernon County.

On Wednesday, April 24th, a warrant was issued through the Stone County Associate Circuit Court for Chris Tina Miller for Murder 1st degree and Armed criminal action. She is being held without bond. These charges are from the Stone County Sheriff's Office investigation.



Frances “Granny” Josephine Light, age 87 of Butler

Funeral services for Frances Light of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in ...