Attention Amsterdam!

ATTENTION: Someone broke the windows out of the utility trucks behind Leona’s in Amsterdam last night.

If you seen anything you can call the sheriffs office 679 3232

Attention Deer Hunters

DEER HUNTERS: Our conservation agents remind deer hunters to do their part to protect the image of hunters by not dumping deer carcasses at bridges, in waterways, or along roads. 

Not only is it unsightly, but it’s also illegal. Hunters who process their own deer can help slow the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease by placing carcass parts in trash bags and placing them in a trash service or landfill. Thanks. – Joe@MDC

Obituary - Tom L. Charles

Tom L. Charles, 62, Richards, MO passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Tom was born May 23, 1956 in Nevada to Rex Washington and Jean (Douglas) Charles.

Tom attended school in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1974. He worked for Paul Perrin Construction for a number of years then owned and operated his own construction company for an additional 15 years. For the past few years Tom has worked as a driver for MFA Oil in Nevada.

Survivors include his wife Diana of the home; children, Adam Charles, Springfield, MO, Brady Folbre, Springfield, MO, Brittany Folbre, Springfield, MO; Allison Shepherd and her husband Sam, Springfield, MO; four grandchildren, Dafney Shepherd, Lydia Shepherd, Abraham Folbre, Ella Folbre; one brother, Joe Charles and his wife Georgia, Richards, two sisters, Linda Scammell and her husband Chuck, Richards, Liz Perrin, Richards; numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Balltown Cemetery in Horton, MO with Mark Mitchell officiating. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Bates County Circuit Court News November 19-21, 2018

St v. Suzanne T Jones, I: Felony DWI-guilty plea, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 4 years supervised probation, to do 240 hours of community service, II: Failure to drive within right lane, guilty plea, $300 fine and court costs.

St v. Nickolus P Judy, I: Felony passing bad check—guilty plea, given SIS, placed on probation on Felony for 4 years, II: Misd. passing bad checks—guilty plea, placed on probation for 2 years on Misd., pay court costs.

St v. Anthony D Medlin, Felony fraudulently stopping payment on an instrument, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 yrs probation, pay restitution and court costs.

St v. Tyler K Millikin, I: Felony poss of controlled substance, psilocin, guilty plea, sentenced to 5 yrs in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 yrs supervised probation; II: Misd. poss of drug paraphernalia, guilty plea, III: Misd speeding, guilty plea, IV: Misd. failure to drive within right lane, guilty plea, 2 days in Bates Co Jail for II, III and IV and given credit for time served, pay court costs.

St v. Kalee D Stone, I: Felony poss of controlled substance, methamphetamines, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 years supervised probation; II; Misd. unlawful poss of drug paraphernalia, guilty plea, $200 fine and pay court costs.

St v. Kalee D Stone, I: Felony poss of controlled substance, methamphetamines, guilty plea, II: Misd. unlawful poss of drug paraphernalia, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 yrs probation, $250 fine on II and pay court costs.

St v. Zachariah D Bishop, Felony unlawful poss of firearm, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 yrs supervised probation, pay court costs.

St v. Johnny L Poe, Felony forgery, guilty plea, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC, jurisdiction retained under 559, Court recommends Institutional Substance Abuse Treatment Program, bed date of 12-7-18.

St v. Johnny L Poe, I: Felony poss of controlled substance, methamphetamines, II: Misd. unlawful poss of drug paraphernalia, guilty plea, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, jurisdiction retained.

St v. Johnny L Poe, I: Felony poss of controlled substance, methamphetamines; II: Misd. unlawful poss of drug paraphernalia, guilty plea, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC with jurisdiction retained.

St v. Mark E Prater, admitted probation violation, previous sentence ordered executed.

St v. Robert Shelby Bialucha, I:: Felony poss of controlled substance, heroin, II: Felony poss of controlled substance, III: Misd. of poss of controlled substance, marijuana, IV: Misd. poss of drug paraphernalia, guilty plea, sentenced to 5 yrs in MDOC on I & II, given 5 yrs supervised probation, on III & IV: fined $500 each count, pay court costs.

Obituary - Patricia Ann Goddard

Patricia Ann Goddard, 79, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore, MO.  

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).

From the city of Archie

From the Clinton Police Department

The Clinton Police Department would like to announce that the department has been chosen as the recipient of a very generous donation from the Lindon Q. Skidmore Foundation. The grant, in the amount of $15,000, was awarded to aid the department in making technology upgrades. In the ever-changing world of electronics, upgrades are inevitable, but they come at a price and small-town law enforcement usually lags behind in acquiring these valuable investigative tools. Chief Miller and the members of the Clinton Police Department would like to thank the Lindon Q. Skidmore Charitable Foundation for continuing to support law enforcement, especially the efforts of Kyle Sisney and Tony Twyman of the foundation.

Pictured in the photograph, left to right, Lindon Q. Skidmore Charitable Foundation Advisory Council Members Cari Sisney and Kyle Sisney, Officer Patrick Meeks, Chief Kevin Miller and Senior Vice President of Lindon Q. Skidmore Charitable Foundation Tony Twyman

Warming up for Thanksgiving

From the Benton County Sheriff's Office

At approximately 5:25 pm Major Jeff Canfield sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the lower torso during our night range qualification. 

Major Canfield was taken by air ambulance to the University Hospital in Columbia. 

Our prayers go out to the Major and his family. I have no further details as of yet on his condition. I will update as information is made available.

### Update.. The Major is going to be okay. The bullet traveled in and out hitting no vital organs. Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes already received!

Obituary - Lucille Lindsay

Lucille Lindsay, 74 of Amoret, Missouri passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at her home surrounded by loving family. 

Memorial services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler with Brother Kevin Black officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-7 PM at the funeral home. 

Inurnment will follow services in Scott Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and plants, the family suggests memorial contributions to Scott Cemetery Association or Giving Fore Living. Messages and memories for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Complete obituary information will be published as it becomes available.