Obituary - Orven “Dale” Clark

(Cremation) Memorial visitation for Orven “Dale” Clark will be from 2-4 PM Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009, with family remarks and U.S. Army Honors at 3:30 PM. Contributions are suggested to the VA. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Orven Dale Clark, 73 of Hume, Missouri passed away January 31, 2013 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dale was born October 6, 1939 in Barry County, Missouri, son of Glen and Fala (King) Clark. He served in the Vietnam War, and sang and played music for his fellow troops. Dale drove a truck for Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) for approximately 38 years.  Music was a very big part of Dale’s life, and he founded the Country Western band, “The Dale Clark Four.”

Dale loved to tell jokes, and was very outgoing and willing to help whenever he could. In later years, Dale and Evelyn retired to their farm in Hume, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Clark of Hume; sons Michael Clark of Oak Grove, MO and Matthew and wife Megan Clark of Lee’s Summit, MO; daughter Deanna Rhodes of Jefferson City, MO; and daughter Natalie Pool of Raytown, MO. He is also survived by his sister, Kathy Talbert, and her children Teddy and Angie.  He also leaves behind multiple grandchildren.

Obituary - Alice Zelma Breen

 Alice's wishes were to be remembered with fond memories. There are no services. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri.

 Alice Zelma Breen, age 99 of Butler, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Medicalodge Nursing Center in Butler. She was born December 6, 1913 to Howard and Zelma Berry Yeatman in Washington, D.C.

Alice is survived by her daughter, Beverly Phinney of Butler, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel Breen; one son, Steven Breen; and one sister, Frances Ellis.

Obituary - Sherry M. Page

Graveside services for Sherry Page will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Westpoint Cemetery, Amsterdam, Missouri. There will be no visitation. Messages of condolence may be left athttp://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

  Sherry Page, age 65, passed away January 30, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born January 3, 1948 in Kansas City, Kansas to James and Gloria Kaufman. Sherry graduated in 1965 from Louisburg High School. She attended Heavenly Cosmetology School and graduated in 1967. Sherry was also a cook and manager at many different restaurants.

  Sherry was preceded in death by her father James A. Kaufman, a sister Denise Kaufman Burton and a sister-in-law Kim Kaufman. She is survived by her mother Gloria Kaufman, Drexel, Mo.; brothers Roger (wife Ida) Kaufman of Amsterdam, Missouri, James A. Kaufman Jr. of Drexel, Missouri, Ricky (wife Connie) Kaufman of Drexel, Missouri, Brian Kaufman of Drexel, Missouri, Terry Kaufman of Merwin, Missouri; sister Ramona Neuerhouse of Texas. Sherry is also survived by her aunts Evelyn (husband Gerald), Mary Kaufman, Betty Kaufman and Dorothy Kaufman Davidson, all of Paola, Kansas, Sylvia Sinacola of Columbus, Ohio; uncle Billy Williams of Ft. Scott, Kansas; 11 nieces; 4 nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. Sherry also leaves behind her closest friends Bridgett Cox, Philby Mawhirter and Sheryl Green.

Smoke reported at Bates County Jail

 Butler Fire Department is on scene at the Bates County Jail. The report was a smoke in the laundry room. unsure what caused the smoke at this time but it is under control.When and If we receive the full report we will keep you updated.

OHIO STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH “ HOME WRECKERS” 5 WEEK SERIES !

  
Ohio Street Methodist Church in Butler may make it to Hollywood…. The outdoor bulletin board has captured the attention of the public and the caption may be featured on Jay Leno’s bloopers!
The sign located on Ohio Street in Butler may make you snicker as you drive by, but the serious side of the 5 week sermon series touches the things in our lives that lead to the reasons homes are wrecked.

  Pastor Dave Owsley  of the Ohio Street United Methodist Church in Butler, is sharing with his congregation, though a 5 week series of sermons based on the 5 reasons families tear apart , homes are wrecked and communities weaken.

  The church invites you to attend the “ Home Wreckers Sermon Series”   on   Sunday  February 3^rd and February 10^th   as they continue to discuss the  reasons homes are wrecked and signs to watch for, that are relevant to life today,  know the “Home Wrecker”  dangers and how to avoid them..

  The Ohio Street United Methodist Church has your attention now… and they encourage you and your family to  join them for the final “ Home Wreckers Series”.

  Service time is 8:10 and 10:45 at the Ohio Street United Methodist Church and at 9 am at the Dakota Street location.

OFFICIAL BEAR STOP

  The Filling Station on west Fort Scott Street is now proudly displaying their support for the  Butler High School by installing a new sign that boldly states that the Filling Station is now the  official “ Bear Stop”. When you purchase gas or stop for a snack you are supporting the Butler Bears Thanks from all of us  for so proudly showing your support for the athletes and young adults attending the Butler High School.

FREE HAM AND BEAN DINNER

  A community fund raiser will be hosted by the Ohio Street United Methodist Church in Butler. A free Ham and Bean dinner will be served this Saturday February 2nd. It is dine- in or carry out and is free to the public. Any free will donations or if you bring a canned food item, The donations will benefit the Butler Food Pantry and their needs for those less fortunate in our community.

Car in ditch

 Bates County Sheriff is in route a reported tuck in the ditch at the end of PP Highway South West of Rich Hill wear it turns back to gravel. Please use caution when traveling in this area.

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS Jan 28-Feb 1, 2013

St  v. Stacey S Thomas, Felony possession of controlled substance, set for 2-19-13.

St v. Jonathan M Flint, Felony assault, set for 2-19-13.

Nicole Marie Arnold, now Rodgers v. Dirk Allene Fitzpatrick, Jr., Petitioner’s Motion To Hold Respondent in Contempt and Motion for Implementing a Parenting Plan filed.

Denise Renae McCoy v John Micheal McCoy, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Charlotte Ann Johns, Petition for Change of Name filed.

Susan M Brewer v Dannie G Brewer, Dissolution of Marriage is NOT granted.

Tiffany J Johnson v Matthew P Johnson, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

In re: Approval of Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Rights by Kyle Miller, Payee/Transferor and J.G. Wentworth Originations, LLC filed.

Ella Nicole Anderson v Jesse L Anderson, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Joanna Lynn McKittrick v. Patrick S McKittrick, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Butler Police make Drug Arrest

  On 1-15-2013 The Butler Police Department responded to a call of suspicious activity of a male subject in a field on the 900 block of East Pine Street. Upon arrival officers made contact with the reporting party. After further investigation by officers of the Butler Police and Bates County Sheriffs Office and CNET Drug Task Force several items commonly used in the production of methamphetamine were identified. With assistance from the Bates County Sheriffs Office the items were transported to the Butler Police Department and field tested. The male Subject was later identified as Christopher Cook. On 1/30/2013 Butler Police along with Bates County Sheriffs Office and CNET Drug Task Force performed a vehicle stop on West 52 Highway occupied by Christopher Cook and 3 other occupants. Cook was arrested on a warrant for Possession of Chemicals with intent to manufacture and is being held on a $20,000 bond. Scottie Cook another passenger in the vehicle was also arrested on a outstanding Arkansas warrant. 

                                                                                                                                                                                         

    

FSA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Deadline for Non-insurable Crops

Butler, Missouri – Jan. 30, 2013 – Mike Finley Executive Director for the Bates County Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that March 15, 2013, is the application closing date to sign up for Non insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage on many crops, including native & fescue forage (hay) and pasture, pecans production and most spring-seeded crops.

NAP provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters.

The March 15^th deadline also applies to persons who have a 2012 policy that expired and want to renew coverage for 2013.  NAP coverage is available for crops only where insurance coverage is not available under Federal Crop Insurance policies provided by private insurance agents.

The NAP program covers losses of more than 50 percent of normal yields or the farm's yield calculated using actual production histories. Payments for production lost in excess of 50 percent are paid at 55 percent of the values established for the crop. The 2012 is a year that is a perfect example of the benefits of a grass policy would have had.

NAP policies not only provide insurance protection, but may be a requirement to participate in other FSA programs, such as future Disaster programs.

The cost per policy is $250 per crop per producer with a $750 cap per county. The $250 administrative fee is non-refundable.
 

Producers are encouraged to contact the Bates County FSA office to obtain NAP coverage or for additional information before the March 15, 2013, deadline. Information on the NAP program can also be found on FSA's website at www.fsa.usda.gov.

Trailer House Debris in roadway

  Please use caution when traveling from Adams Street in Butler to just North of Hammett's Collision Repair on North Business 49. There is trailer house debris on the roadway. Most of the big things have been picked up but there is still little pieces of nails and metal in the roadway.

Water Main Break

  A few customers in Water District #6 are without water now due to a water main break. they hope to have it repaired by 12 noon or shortly after that time. Thanks for your patience.



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Bates County Museum’s Annual Show ‘n Tell Program

Bates County Museum’s Annual Show ‘n Tell Program

Saturday, February 2^nd   10:00 am

Luncheon following program ~ Free Will Offering

This is it!  This program is always our unofficial kick-off to a new season.  Unofficial because the Museum doesn’t actually open again until April 1^st but the Annual Show ‘n Tell Program is always one of the most highly anticipated.  This is the time to share your family heirlooms or interesting ‘finds’ you’ve acquired.  It’s the time to bring something peculiar that you may not know exactly what it is.  We’ll have lots of folks in attendance that may well be able to identify your mystery item.

From glassware to antique fishing lures, vintage toys to 19^th century weapons, we never know what’s going to appear at the annual event.  Come join the fun!  Plan to stay after the program for Soup & Chili (yes, we’re also serving chili dogs with all beef hot dogs!).  A free will offering will get your tummy filled!

Remember ~ History is both Entertaining and Educational!  Call the Museum for further information.  660-679-0134 or email director@batescountymuseum.org   Hope to see you Saturday

Tornado Watch Cancelled

  The original Tornado Watch that was suppose to last until 3pm today has been allowed to expire and is cancelled.. Bates County Live will report ALL weather updates as they come in to keep the residents of Bates County Safe.

Tornado Watch in Effect 1/29/13

There is a Tornado Watch in effect for Bates County until 3pm this afternoon.

Obituary - Joe Page

Funeral services for Joe Page will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009 with Father John Bolderson officiating. Visitation prior to services from 10 – 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, or to St. Patrick’s Catholic School (Early Education Center). Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Joe Donald Page, 88 of Butler, passed away January 28, 2013 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler.

Joe was born August 2, 1924 in Appleton City, Missouri. He graduated from Nevada High School in 1942. Upon graduation, Joe moved back to the family’s farm.  He has lived in Butler from 1954 until his death.

Joe was a farmer and enjoyed hunting, as well as bulldozing. He particularly enjoyed his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Joe married Beatrice E. Heiman on August 2, 1948; they have been married for 64 years. To this union, there were seven children: Mike Page and wife Barbara of Appleton City, Missouri; Patricia Johnson and husband Gene of Fort Scott, Kansas; Nancy Hedrick and husband Eddie of Butler; Jim Page and wife Sarah of Green Valley, Arizona; Jerry Page and wife Christine of Butler; Harley Page and wife Kori of Butler.  Joe also leaves behind 11 grandchildren: Becky Jones, Michael Page, Jennifer Page, Seth Harold, Joseph Hedrick, Jordan Page, Chance Hedrick, and Devin, Austin, Drew, and Alli Page; as well as three great-grandchildren: Tristen Chadd, Megan Jones, and Alden Hedrick. 

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Winnie (Bennett) Page; a daughter, JoAnne Page, and grandchildren Scott and Jennifer Harold. 

Obituary - Roy Gene Howell

Memorial services for Roy G. Howell will be 7:00 PM Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Belton Assembly of God Church, Belton, Missouri. Cremation. Messages of condolences may be left at http://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

 

Roy Gene Howell, age 71, of Drexel, Missouri passed away at his residence on January 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Melba Howell. He is survived by his wife Lorena Howell; children Brent, Darren, Mark, Melissa, Jason and Jesse; sisters Linda Cain and Sonya Howell; brothers Gary and Martin Howell. He is also survived by many grandchildren.

CHIEF WHITEHORN NEEDS OUR HELP

   THE MISSOURIAH OSAGE INDIAN POW-POW COORDINATOR HAS RECEIVED A VIDEO RECORDING CAMERA AS A DONATION . THE TRIBE IS IN NEED OF A SOMEONE TO SET UP THEIR VIDEO CAMERA THE DAY OF THE HOLY EVENT AND POW-WOW. PREFERABLY A PERSON IN RICH HILL THAT KNOWS HOW TO WORK A VIDEO CAMERA. THE TRIBE WILL BE ABLE TO SELL THESE VIDEO TAPES . IF SOMEONE IN OUR AREA WOULD CONSIDER, DONATING THEIR TIME TO SET UP THE CAMERA FOR THEM THE DAY OF THE EVENT…IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED . IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO OBLIGATE TO THIS TASK… CONTACT CHIEF WHITEHORN AT 660-476-0128. THE POW-WOW WILL BE HELD IN RICH HILL FEBRUARY 15^TH, 16^TH AND 17^TH AT THE RICH HILL SCHOOL  GYM.

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Please help Bates County Tackle Hunger

    Please help us tackle hunger in Bates County - Participate in the "Souper Bowl of Caring" - Donate soup and crackers for people in need, through February 4th to your local church or directly to the food pantry.  Hours M-Thur. 8:30-3:00. 709 W. Ohio, Butler.

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report January 21, 2012 to January 27, 2013

01-21-2012

DEATH INVESTIGATION-BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-PASSAIC

MISSING PERSON-BUTLER

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-ROCKVILLE

DISTURBANCE-BUTLER

MVA-RICH HILL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-PASSAIC

STRANDED MOTORIST-PASSAIC

ODOR-RICH HILL

DISTURBANCE-RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

WANTED SUBJECT-BUTLER Bates County Deputies arrested Jared E Webb on three active Bates County Warrants.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-ADRIAN

 

01-22-2013

HARAMMENT-ARCHIE

AGENCY ASSSIT-ADRIAN

AGENCY ASSIST-PASSAIC

 

01-23-2013

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ADRIAN Bates County Deputies responded to rural Drexel in regards to animals at large.

TRFFIC STOP-BUTLER Deputies conducted a traffic stop on 52 west and arrested the driver for possession of a controlled substance.

CONTROLLED BURN-RICH HILL

TRAFFIC HAZARD-HUME

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

STRANDED MOTORIST-HUME

 

01-24-2013

VANDALISM-BUTLER Deputies took a property damage report in the RT 1 Butler area.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-RICH HILL

MISSING PERSON-AMSTERDAM Bates County Deputies responded to Amsterdam MO. in regards to a missing female.  The female was later located.  While conducting the area canvass Deputies arrested Gerald Davenport on an active Linn County Kansas warrant.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ROCKVILLE

FIRE-ROCKVILLE

STRANDED MOTORIST-ADRIAN

      

01-25-2013

FIRE-BUTLER

STRANDED MOTORIST-RICH HILL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-DREXEL

DISTURBANCE-AMSTERDAM

SPEAK TO OFFICER-DREXEL Bates County Deputies responded to an animal at large in Rt 1 Drexel, MO.

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

DOMESTIC-AMSTERDAM

CONTROLLED BURN-SPRUCE

ANIMAL AT LARGE-RICH HILL

C&I-ADRIAN

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

          

01-26-2013

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-AMORET

DISTURBANCE-URICH

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

CONTROLLED BURN-RICH HILL

TRAFFIC HAZARD-ADRIAN

THEFT-ROCKVILLE Deputies responded to a theft that had occurred earlier in Rockville.

GUN SHOTS HEARD-HUME

SPEAK TO OFFICER-PASSAIC

HARASSMENT

FOLLOW UP

 

01-27-2013

AMBULANCE REQUEST-BUTLER

THEFT-AMSTERDAM Bates County Deputies responded to a report of a burglary that occurred in the rural Amsterdam area

JUVENILE PROBLEM-RICH HILL

AMBULANCE REQUEST-BUTLER

PROPERTY DAMAGE / VANDALISM Bates County Deputies responded to a report of a burglary that occured in the rural Butler area.

MVA-BUTLER

  

     

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

December 21, 2012 to January 27, 2013

 

01-22-2013

BURGLARY

SPEAK TO OFFICER

STRANDED MOTORIST

 

 

01-24-2013

PROWLER

BURGLARY

ANIMAL AT LARGE

 

01-26-2013

AMBULANCE REQUEST

 

01-27-2013

SPEAK TO OFFICER  

 

ham and bean supper‏

  Amsterdam Friendship Club invites you to a ham’n beans, cornbread, dessert and drink supper on Saturday evening February 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 at the Amsterdam Community Building in Amsterdam, Mo.  Freewill donation will be accepted to help us with our many projects we do for the community throughout the year. We will play Bingo following the supper.  Come and enjoy the evening with us!

Obituary - Andrew "Andy" Johnson Ray

  Andrew "Andy" J. Ray, 80, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Services will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 12:30pm. A Masonic service will begin at 12:30pm, with the funeral service following the masonic service at approximately 12:45pm. A full obituary will be posted on Monday.

Boil Water Order in Effect

  There is a boil water order advisory for Bates County Water District  #7 this is effective until Monday January 28th. The areas included in this boil order are. Pleasant Gap, Papinville, Happy Hill, and Prairie City.

3rd ANNUAL ADRIAN BUSINESS EXPO

The 3^rd annual Adrian Business Expo will be held on Saturday, March 2^nd from 9am to 3pm at the Adrian Optimist Building. This year’s Expo will have 93 booths for rent and now is the time to call and reserve your space. You do not need to be from Adrian to participate in the Expo. 

 

Call the Chamber Office at 816-297-0004 to reserve your booth now. If you would like to see the full expo layout, check out the Chamber’s website at www.adrianmochamber.com.

Birthday Bash for Bryce Eidson

  Brice's Birthday Bash fundraiser for Brice Eidson is February 16th at Ballard High School.  Freewill donation for fried chicken dinner including green beans, mashed potatoes, dessert and drink starts at 4:30.  Then at 7pm the auction starts.  Donations so far include a huge toy tractor, bales of hay and a load of rock.  If anyone wants to donate desserts or baked goods to be served or auctioned off please bring them in a disposable container.  They plan enough to serve about 600 people.  Committee for the dinner and desserts is Pam Hill, 660-499-2673 and Elaine Parks 660-351-2040.  Committee for the auction is Harry Nitschals 816-297-4447 or Elaine Engelhardt 816-297-2607.  Donations are being taken for Brice at the Adrian Bank as well.

Obituary - Jarrod Blaine O'Connor

  Jarrod Blaine O'Connor, 20, Adrian, Missouri, died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. Burial will be in West Point Cemetery in Amsterdam, Missouri. Visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jarrod O'Connor Memorial Fund

House Fire North of Adrian

                                    Fire outside of Adrian on E Highway looked manly contained to 
                                   1 bedroom of the house not official though


  Adrian Fire Department as well as Butler Fire Department and Bates County Sheriff is in route to a house fire north of Adrian to E Highway and back east 2 miles. Bates County Live will post on this when more information  becomes available. Please use caution when traveling in this area

Butler Quiz Bowl wins conference meet.

 Congratulations  to the The Butler Quiz Bowl Team for winning the Crossroads Conference Meet on Thursday Night at Van Horn High School. The team consist of  Robert Branson, Jayce Teeman, Josh Wright, Gates Bartz, Dalton Fischer, Slate Hayes, Caleb Jett, Daniel Noe, Derek Noe. Good Job Butler Bears.

Obituary - Marcus "Denny" D. Morton

 Marcus Demmon (Denny Lee) Morton, 65, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:30-11:00. Burial will be in Brady Cemetery, Harrisonville.

 Denny was born October 15, 1947 in Dallas County, Missouri, the son of Grover L. and Peggy Lou (Paul) Morton. Denny worked many years at the Cass County Workshop. He lived in the Cass County area for many years; his last residence being in the Benchmark Healthcare facility in Harrisonville.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Lou Paul; his stepmother, Helen Morton and a niece, Shauna Kay Heck. Denny is survived by his father, Grover Morton, Missouri Veterens Home in Warrensburg, Missouri; two brothers, Dexter Morton and wife, Pamela, Lee's Summit, Missouri and Dudley Morton and wife, Teresa, Peculiar, Missouri; four nieces and one nephew

2013 Butler Library Wish List

The Butler Public Library has released their wish list for 2013. The Butler Library is a not –for- profit private corporation which exists primarily on the generosity of the community. The day-to-day operation of the library is dependent upon our community to succeed and continue to be a service for our community.

The 2013 wish list consists of the need for monetary donations for the purchase of magazine subscriptions, new blinds for the community room. There is a need for 9 chair mats, 5-6 foot tables, an oscillating stand fan and contributions to help fund Story Hour and the Summer Reading Program.

If you would like to make a donation , contact the Butler Public Library 100 West Atkison Street Butler.

Price Increase in Stamps

 The Butler Post Office notifies you that the price of stamps will increase to 46 cents. This change will become in effect Monday January 28th.

Obituary - Garold Woodard Whitehead

Garold Woodard Whitehead, 94, Adrian, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, January 28 at Altona Baptist Church in Altona, Missouri. (No visitation). Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.

Obituary - Gary Parks

Funeral services for Gary Parks will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009 with Pastor Mark Dareing officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening, 5-7 PM at the funeral home. Burial in West Point Cemetery, Amsterdam, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the family. Messages of condolence may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Gary Lynn Parks, 60 of Amoret, Missouri passed away January 22, 2013. He was born December 16, 1952 in Selma, Alabama, son of Wilbur Lynn Parks and Genevea Maxine (Powell) Dunlap.

Gary spent most of his childhood in Appleton City and Grandview, Missouri. He joined the service in January of 1970. While stationed in Fort Lee, Virginia in 1971, he met Suzan Bienefeld; they were married in 1972 in Dillon, South Carolina. Shortly afterward, the couple moved to Germany, where Gary was stationed and their first child was born.

After three years, they returned to the States and resided in Missouri. Gary began working as a Union laborer, and later became a Union plumber, which he continued until retirement. During that time, Gary and Suzan built a family of six children. In his spare time, Gary enjoyed fishing, horseshoe pitching, cooking, and especially loved classic movies. He was a good man who loved helping others in need. Gary loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, attending sporting events including football and baseball games. Gary’s family describes that when everyone was gathered at the family home, there was much cooking, humor, and plenty of joyful noise.

During his later years, Gary lived for his grandchildren.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, John Adam Parks. He is survived by his wife Sue of Amoret; daughter Jennifer Hoffman of Amoret; son Jason and wife Joanne of Cape Coral, Florida; son Jesse and wife Miranda of Archie, Missouri; son Jeston and wife Jennifer of Branson, Missouri; and daughter Julie Parks of Amoret; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Kevin and Todd Gerstner, both of Kansas City, Missouri; step-father Otis Leon Dunlap of Montrose, Missouri. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Gary leaves behind a tremendous number of friends who will miss him dearly.

Obituary - Frances "Fran" D. Ferguson

  Frances “Fran” D. Ferguson, 90, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 25 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice.

Fran was born April 29, 1922 in Jerome, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Anna (Williams) Donahue. She grew up in the West Plains, Missouri area and moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1970. She moved to Harrisonville in 1980.

  Fran worked as a supervisor for International Shoe Company in West Plains, Missouri, from 1953-1970. After she moved to Kansas City, Fran worked for Smith RPM in Overland Park, Kansas, retiring in 1990. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville and the Harrisonville VFW Auxiliary.

  Fran was preceded in death by her parents, 8 brothers and sisters, and one son, James D. Ferguson who was killed in Vietnam in 1968. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Miller and husband, Clint, Harrisonville, Missouri and Vickie Sibbitt, Palmdale, California; three sisters, Katherine Ward, Springfield, Missouri, Anna Mathies of Delaware and Peggy Donahue of Florida; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Obituary - Gary Weers

Cremation. No Services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Heartland Hospice and forwarded to Mullinax Funeral Home, 136 E. Main Street, Drexel, Missouri, 64742, (816)657-4400.

Gary Weers, born December 16, 1953 passed away January 22, 2013 at Golden Years Nursing Home,  Harrisonville, Missouri. He was born the son of Ernest and Grace Weers in Bucyrus, Kansas and at the age of 6 moved to a farm west of Amsterdam, Missouri. Gary graduated from Miami High School, Amsterdam, Mo., in 1971.

Gary enjoyed fishing, gardening, refinishing furniture and traveling. He was employed in the construction business and was an U.S. Army veteran. Gary professed salvation on March 12, 1981 at Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian, Mo.

Gary was ill for many years, but still enjoyed meeting and talking to people.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Norma Hicks. He is survived by five children. Daughters Miranda, Grace, Goldie, Sarah and son Caleb. He is also survived by ten siblings. Brothers Robert (wife Bernice), Ernie (wife Sherry), Arnold (wife Mary Jo) and George (wife Mickey); Sisters Delores Baert, Rosemary Orr, Joyce (husband Junior) Yzquierdo, Lavene (husband David) St. Clair, Deeanna (husband Jim) Ridley and Gaylee (husband Ron) Lund.

Gary will be greatly missed by a host of family and friends.

Obituary - Marvel Braun

 Graveside services for Marvel Braun were Friday, January 11, 2013 at Lee’s Summit Cemetery in Lee’s Summit, Missouri with Dr. Tom Haley officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Butler First Christian Church. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri.

  Marvel Braun, age 101 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. She was born April 10, 1911 to Perry and Dorla Miller Alderson in Pond Creek, Oklahoma.

  Marvel is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Simonin of Butler, Missouri; one brother, Ed Alderson and wife Eleanor of St. Petersburg, Florida; two grandsons, Terry Simonin and wife Myda of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Tom Simonin and wife Bridget of Butler, Missouri; eight great-grandchildren and five great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Logan Braun in 1987; one brother, G.A. Alderson; and one sister, Helen Hall

STORM SPOTTER CLASS

There will be a Storm Spotter meeting hosted by the National Weather Service on February 12^that the Butler High School Auditorium. The class will be free of charge to the public. For more information call the Office of Bates County Emergency Management at 660-200-2034.



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CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS JAN 21-25, 2013

St v. Jasson Lee Hylton, Felony non support filed, set for 2-21-13.

St v. Sue A Tipton, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines,  found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, $150 assessed against Defe. on State Forensic Laboratory Account, to pay court costs, to attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed,  to get psychological or psychiatric counseling, to get substance abuse treatment, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. shall not possess/consume any alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served.

St v. Matthew M Logan, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/hydrocodone—found guilty; II: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/ methadone—found guity,  III: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/clonazepam---found guilty, Cts. IV and V dismissed,  given SIS, placed on probation for 5 years, to pay $150 on State Forensic Lab account, pay court costs, to attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. to perform 200 hours of community service, Defe. to spend 6 days in Bates Co Jail for shock detention.

St v. Jacob M Essenpries, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/vyvance, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 4 years probation, to pay court costs, to pay $150 on State Forensic Lab Account, to attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. shall not possess/consume any alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served, Defe. to perform 100 hours of community service.

St v. Jeffrey D Smoot, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs, to pay $150 on State Forensic Lab account, Defe. to attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. subject to random drug tests, random home/vehicle searches, to perform 200 hours of community service.

St v. Terrell Deanthony Scott, Felony possession of controlled substance, case dismissed per plea agreement.    

St v. Mark Christian Wolford, probation revoked, previous sentence of 7 years in MDOC invoked. Court recommends Institutional Substance Abuse Treatment Program for Defendant,  120 day call back option.

St v. Douglas Wayne Bradler, probation revoked, previous sentence of 5 years in MDOC invoked, given SES placed on 5 years probation , Defe. to pay restitution of $700, court costs, Defe. shall attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed,  Defe. to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. to not consume alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served, Defe. to serve 45 days as shock treatment in Bates Co Jail with credit for time already served.

St v. Charles D Westmoreland, Jr, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines; II: Felony unlawful use of a weapon, guilty plea on both counts, Defe. is transferred into the Alternative Court program.

St v. Ernest N Schmidt, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty, sentenced to 3 years in MDOC,  sentence to run concurrently with other sentence.

St v. Christopher D Luecke, probation amended, to serve 10 days shock time in Bates Co Jail.

 James Larch v Cheryl Collier, Sheryl Collier, Sheryl Austin, James R Spencer, T Ruth Spencer, Action to Quiet Title filed.

Missouri Farm Loan Company v Mullinax Funeral Home & Crematory Services & Greg D Mullinax, Notice of Appeal filed by Respondent.

Ashley Nichole Bedwell v Richard Bryan Bedwell, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Joseph Cruz and Heather Cruz v. Kozeny & McCubbin & Deutsche Bank National Trust, Petition filed.

St v. Isay Lopez a/k/a Isay P Vizcaino, Felony non support, set for 3-18-13.

Deborah Ann Pippin v Robert James Pippin, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

St v. Justin D Shultz, Felony possession of controlled substance, psilocin/mushrooms, set for 2-6-13.

St v. Ryain S Fry, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana, set for 2-19-13.

St v. Hope M Skeens, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, set for 3-6-13.

Wyatt Wayne Howard bnf Carrie Howard, Petition for Name Change filed.

INDIAN POW WOW OR HOLY EVENT TO BE HELD IN RICH HILL

A PUBLIC POW-WOW WILL BE HELD IN RICH HILL IN FEBRUARY. CHIEF WHITEHORN OF THE MISSOURI OSAGE TRIBES OF MISSOURI WILL BE IN RICH HILL AS TRIBES GATHER IN THIS LOCATION FOR A SACRED CIRCLE KNOWN AS A “ HOLY EVENT”. THE POW-WOW WILL BE HELD FEBRUARY 15^TH 16^TH AND 17^TH

INDIANS FROM THE STATE OF MISSOURI, KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, MONTANA AND CANADA WILL GATHER FOR THE 3 DAY EVENT TO CELEBRATE A HOMECOMING AND REUNION OF THE TRIBES IN OUR 4 STATE AREA MOSTLY KNOWN AS INDIANS FROM THE OSAGE  TRIBE AND MISSOURIAH OSAGE TRIBES.

CHIEF WHITEHORN TOLD FM-92 THAT MANY OF THEIR ANSCESTORS ARE BURRIED AT BLUE MOUND AND MANY OF TRIBAL INDIAN CHILDREN ATTENDED THE HARMONY MISSION SCHOOL.

THIS HOLY TRIBAL EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON FEGRUARY 15^TH 16^TH AND 17^TH AT THE RICH HILL OLD HIGH SCHOOL GYM THE COST IS 5 DOLLARS PER PERSON.

THERE WILL BE A SCHEDULE OF EVENTS POSTED AND ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE, BUT AS OF TODAY THERE WILL BE INDIAN FOOD VENDORS ON LOCATIONS AND RELICS ON LOCATIONS.

ALL ATTENDING WILL BE IN FULL INDIAN COSTUME WITH THE GRAND ENTRY AT 7 PM.  A SCHEDULE OF TRIBAL SONGS, THE ROUND DANCE, THE TINY TOT DANCE COMPETITION, AND THE BLANKET DANCE AMONG  OTHER ATTRACTIONS. 

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR MEMBERS AND OTHERS TO LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT  THIS VERY HONORABLE HERITAGE AND HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO LIVE BY TRIBAL WAYS CONCERNING HONOR AND THE MERIT SYSTEM.

AT THIS TIME, THE TRIBES  ARE IN NEED OF ANYONE WHO WOULD BE WILLING TO ALLOW SOME OF THE HEAD SINGERS AND DANCERS THAT WILL BE ATTENDING THE CEREMONY  TO STAY IN AN EXTRA ROOM YOU MIGHT HAVE AVAILABLE DURING THEIR VISIT TO RICH HILL AREA.

 THE MISSOURIAH  OSAGE TRIBE HAS ALREADY RENTED FULL CAPACITY  AT THE RICH HILL MOTEL BUT NEED SLEEPING ACCOMODATIONS FOR MORE PEOPLE. THEY HAVE TALKED TO THE LARGER MOTELS BUT CANNOT AFFORD THE PRICES. THEY WOULD ONLY NEED A BED AND SHOWER FOR THEM TO USE. ALL OF THEIR MEALS ARE BEING TAKEN CARE OF. THEY WOULD BE SO GRATEFUL IF ANYONE WOULD BE WILLING TO OPEN THEIR HOMES TO THEM.

IF YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO DO THIS, CONTACT CHIEF JACK WHITEHORN AT 660-476-0128. THIS CONTACT NUMBER WILL BE POSTED ON THE 921KMOE.COM EVENT CALENDAR ICON FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND REFERENCE.

Courtesy of FM. 92

Obituary - J. B. Joseph Benno Kunkel

  Visitation memorial services for Joseph Benno "J. B." Kunkel of Butler, Missouri, will be January 25-26, 2013 at the Missouri Dairymen Association Convention in Springfield, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the American Jersey Cattle Club Youth Program. Arrangements under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.

  Joseph Benno Kunkel, age 76 of Butler, Missouri, died Friday, January 18, 2013 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Butler. He was born March 16, 1936 to Albert Adrian and Julianna Belbina Oldelehr Kunkel in Verona, Missouri.

  J.B is survived by his wife Nancy Kunkel of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Kelli Quade and husband Jeff of Carthage, Missouri and Ann Heidemann and husband Craig of Springfield, Missouri; a brother, Edward Kunkel of Springfield, Missouri; a sister, Delores Woods of Bixby, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Abbu, Eva and Cole. He is further survived by Nancy's son, Scott Hjetland and wife Anne and their children Cooper and Rozalin of Lyons, Kansas and a daughter, Heather Hjetland-Hughes and husband George of Lawrence, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Reverend Raymond Kunkel.

FM SIDE OF RADIO STATION OFF WEDNESDAY JAN 23RD FOR 30-45 MINUTES

  THE FM-92 ENGINEER WILL BE HERE WEDNESDAY TO CHANGE TUBES IN THE FM TRANSMITTER. WE WILL BE OFF THE AIR FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. TURN YOUR DIAL TO OUR SISTER STATION AM-1530 SO YOU DON’T MISS A THING. WE ARE UNSURE THE EXACT TIME… BUT THE DJ ON DUTY WILL MAKE THE ANNOUNCEMENT PRIOR TO SHUTTING OFF THE TRANSMITTER FOR THE REPAIRS.  





Courtesy of FM. 92

One Lane of I-49 Shut down

 A Semi Truck accident has one lane of I-49 closed at mile maker 113.. Please use caution when traveling in this area and expect some delay's. Bates County Live will post complete accident report when it is available

Obituary - Willis Zinn

  Funeral services for Willis Zinn Jr. will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Hume Methodist Church in Hume, Missouri with Kay Zimmer officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Burial in Ft. Scott National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Rich Hill American Legion, Hume Methodist Church or National Rifle Association.

Willis Albert Zinn Jr., age 83 of Hume, Missouri, died Monday, January 14, 2013 at Homestead Hospital in Homestead, Florida. He was born January 28, 1929 to Willis Albert Sr. and Mary Lorena Moore Zinn in Amsterdam, Missouri.

  Willis is survived by his wife, Laura Jean Zinn of Hume, Missouri; three daughters, Cathy Thurow and husband Larry of Monticello, Illinois, Pamela “Pam” Yarick and husband Meredith of Hume, Missouri and Karen McGuire and husband Tom of Bloomington, Illinois; six grandchildren, Heather Kibbler and husband Sam, Ian Thurow, Kimberly Yarick, Matthew Yarick, Brooke McClure and Bill McClure; and many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Zinn; and two sisters, Ruby Werner and Verla Drysdale.

Teenager hurt in Bates County car crash

  Rachel Eason 16, of Freeman Missouri received moderate injuries Saturday evening when the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse she was driving got in a wreck south on Missouri 18, Just south of County Road 14002. The vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment continued to slide and then stuck a tree. The vehicle came to rest in the ditch on the west side of the roadway. Eason was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital. The accident was worked by The Bates County Sheriffs Department as well as Amsterdam Volunteer Fire Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. She was wearing a seat belt. The car was totaled and was towed from the scene by Adrian Tire and Lube.

Obituary - Lloyd C. Brown

 On Feb 14, 1964, Lloyd married Nancy Sue Patton, the love and passion of his life. Lloyd and Nancy loved to camp, fish, travel, laugh, and party together. They enjoyed time together with family and close friends.

 Lloyd C. Brown, 78, of Harrisonville passed away January 18, 2013. Visitation will be Monday, January 21 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Services and burial will be Tues, January 22, 2013 at Floral Hills Funeral Home at 12:00 (noon).

Grandpa was born August 18, 1934 in Kansas City, KS the son of Judson W. Brown and Virginia Mihelic. He served in the US Army in Europe.

 Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy on Feb 13, 1977 and two brothers, Kenneth and Don Brown. Surviving are his children, Cathy Boring and her husband Jack of The Villages, FL, Joanne Carmichael and husband Kevin of Raymore, MO and Michael Brown and wife Donna of Hillsdale, KS; 7 grandchildren, Sean Tiehes, Sheldon Tiehes, Chadwick Brown, Joshua Minnis, Danielle Minnis, Ashley Hurt and Melissa Carmichael; 7 great-grandchildren.

The family suggest memorials to the Hospice organization of your choice. Condolences for the family may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com

Obituary - John “Butch” Jacobs

 Funeral services for Butch Jacobs will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Christian Church in Foster, Missouri with Kevin Moyers officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 7-8 PM at Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009. Burial in Salem Cemetery, Foster, Missouri. Contributions are suggested to the Community Christian Church in Fort Scott, Kansas. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. 

John “Butch” Jacobs, Jr., 69 of Foster, Missouri went home to be with the Lord January 18, 2013 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri.

Butch was born August 18, 1943 in Foster, the only son of John Sr. and Maxine Eleanor (Miller) Jacobs. He was the baby of the family, and at the age of 69, still considered himself to be.  Butch was raised on a farm northwest of Foster and attended school in Hume, Missouri.

He was united in marriage to Donna West on May 21, 1966 in Butler. Butch had worked as a truck driver, however spent the majority of his career as a Union Painter in District 3, Local #9, where he retired from.

He loved to trout fish at Bennett Spring, and he could smoke a mean rack of ribs. Butch loved his garden, yard, and his John Deere lawnmower!

Butch was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Joanne.  He is survived by his wife Donna of Foster; daughter Cheryl Guenther and husband Eric of Humboldt, Kansas; son John Jacobs of Rich Hill; grandchildren Amber Jacobs of Lawrence, Kansas; Brooke Guenther of Humboldt; and Zach Guenther and wife Shawna of El Dorado Springs, Missouri; great-grandchildren Kinz, Breckin, Lane, and Hayden.

Sheriff Responds to Audit Report‏

 First I want to say that maintaining the integrity of running the Office of Sheriff is a priority of mine and I am always open to suggestions on how to be more efficient and effective. But I was offended by the comments that the State Auditor choose to use when referring to the operations of the Office of Sheriff. More specifically "Serious Short comings" within the Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office, to my knowledge, has never been in a better financial condition then it is right now. When I took office in 2009 I was still paying the bills for the previous administration because they either couldn't or wouldn't pay the invoices. 

 My first year, and every year after, I have consistently ended the fiscal year under budget. I believe that I have been under budget to the tune of over $1 million dollars over the last 4 years. I have also secured the Sheriff's Office with over $500,000 in grant funding for Crime Scene Investigations, Task Force funding, Equipment upgrades/purchases and part of a $750,000 grant with three other counties. We have cut cost and renegotiated contracts to increase revenues so that the Sheriff's Office is not a tax burden on our citizens.

 When securing grants of these amounts there are required training/conferences that come with and is paid for by these grants. Training that is attached to these grants serve two purposes. One, is to insure that you are compliant with the Govt regulations attached to the grants, and two, to insure that our community has highly educated and training police officers that respond to their needs.

 Reimbursements: My staff have consistently "fronted" the cost of equipment, supplies or training connected to their jobs, often these "fronted" cost can range from fifty dollars to several thousand dollars just to wait 30 to 45 days for reimbursement from the county. A human mistake was made and caught by county officials prior to the auditors arrival. The Sheriff's Office handled the over payment by not submitting reimbursements to the employee until the amount was covered by the cost. This was due to credit card companies not issuing a refund.

 In regards to the way the Sheriff's Office purchases fuel, The system that is now in place was in place when I took office in 2009.

 Last I will comment on the Auditors findings about commissary. When I took office, the county's commissary generated $5,000 a year. As of 2012 the commissary generated approximately $100,000.00. The recommendation is to segregate the duties that one person is performing to three other people. This would require hiring approximately 3 additional staff. To sum it up what the "press release or summary" by the auditor did not show was that each of the deficiencies that were identified were either already corrected prior to their arrival or had been corrected at their recommendation. I fully understand that an audit report is not intended to show what is being done right, just what is done in a manner that the auditor feels needs to be changed.

 It also fails to show the effectiveness of what is being done right. Burglaries, violent crime, domestic violence and thefts are down across Bates County. It also seems to me that the respect and trust with the community has increased.

                                     Chad Anderson Bates County Sheriff