Saturday, December 23, 2017
Fight in the Barton County Jail
Deputies arrived upstairs and was able to get the two parties separated. One of two parties sustained serve enough injuries to be transported to the hospital for medical treatment. During the interviews with witnesses in the same jail cell it was stated that they did not see anything and that the inmate must have fallen down. The inmate which was transported for medical assistance denied wanting to file criminal charges against the suspect nor did he want to file a report or make a statement. The parties that we believed was involved with the argument and fight was Carl Dale Carter, and Jerry L. Rowell the two were separated and put in different cell blocks. Rowell was asked for his permission to put the picture of the injury he sustained in the media release and he granted permission too share the information. 
In 2017 we had a record number of inmates being transported out of the county to be housed in other jurisdictions due to all kinds of reasons, but the biggest is the lack of space or ability to segregate certain inmates from others.
We really try to keep from having these kinds of issues from happening, but as you all know we do run a jail and these things happen. When they do happen though they cost time and money in dealing with.
In this event we had to call in off duty personnel to go with the inmate to the hospital for medical treatment as well as to deal with the current inmates at the Sheriff's Office.
Armed Robbery in Harrisonville
The subject is said to be a female wearing all black with a black mask and black handgun. After robbing the store the female suspect fled west bound from the store on foot.
Anyone seeing anyone suspicious in this area or with any information about this is asked to contact your local police department.
A perimeter is set up in the area and police are search with a K9 for the suspect at this time.
Mid America Live News will update when more information and possible a photo is made available to us.
This Story Has been updated:
http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2017/12/breaking-news-update-armed-robbery.html
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Obituary - Amanda M. (Powers) Green
Amanda is survived locally in Pleasant Hill by her sister, Sarah Skoropat.
Cremation has been accorded.
A celebration of Amanda's life will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home. Visitation will be held form 1:00 p.m. until service time.
A complete obituary will be published here as that information becomes available.
Obituary - Craig Curtis Duensing
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 27th, 2017 at 3 PM at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton, Missouri . Family will receive friends from 2-3 at the church on Wednesday. Burial will take place in the Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun, Missouri.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.
Craig was born August 1st, 1964 in Clinton, Missouri to Gerald and June (Plemmons) Duesning, He has a life long member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Clinton. Craig love to be in the outdoors hunting and fishing, and working on the farm. He love old cars and working on them.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Fred and Ruby "Killian" Duensing and Lenny and Cleo Plemmons.
Craig is survived by his son Cole Duesning of the home, daughter Amanda Dudley, of Concordia, Missouri. Parent Gerald and June Duensing of the home. Three sisters Christen Wyatt and husband Danny of Orville, California, Cara Beth Duesning of Fort Wayne , Indiana, and Courtney Duesning of Clinton, Missouri. One grandson Alexander and a host of nieces and nephews and friends.
Rich Hill man arrested in Bates County
Mr. Heckadon was arrested for 1.)Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine 2.) Possession of less than 10 grams of Marijuana 3.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler, Missouri and later bonded out.
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Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
From the Barton County Sheriff's Office
Michael B. Rapue, age 28, of Lamar had been released from the Department of Corrections on 12-22-2017 and rode a bus to the Joplin area.
He had gone to his probation/parole officer's office and thats when he found out he had the active warrants.
The Lamar warrants was for failure to pay his court fines on a conviction of assault. His bond amount on that charge was $759 dollars. His County warrant was for failure to appear on a violation of an order of protection (ex-parte) his bond amount is $2000 dollars cash or surety. He was transported to the Barton County Jail and he was processed into the jail and given ourt dates to appear on the charges.
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Obituary - Betty Ann Trower
Betty Ann Trower, 84, Nevada, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Freeman Health System in Joplin, MO. Betty was born on August 16, 1933 in Walker, MO to Orville E. and Mary Elizabeth (Ensor) Ogle. She married Leonard S. Trower on May 25, 1951 in Walker and he preceded her in death on January 13, 2004.
Betty graduated from Walker High School. She worked as a dietitian at Nevada Regional Medical Center until her retirement. Betty was an active member of the First Christian Church and enjoyed their Widow’s Group.
Survivors include her four children, Rick E. Trower and his wife Pam, Ozark, MO, Connie L. Shepley, Sheldon, MO, Linda J. Pearson, El Dorado Springs, MO, and Mike D. Trower and his wife Laura, Ozark; and 8 grandchildren, Gail Shepley, Derrick Trower, Deanna Cargill, Danielle Kerns, Rachel Pearson, Dana Chanove, Brittney Trower and Alyssa Trower. In addition to her husband Leonard, she was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Dean Ogle.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO with Pastor Bill Platt officiating. Interment will follow in Green Mound Cemetery, Harwood, MO. Friends may call from 8:00 a.m. until the hour of service on Tuesday.
Obituary -Mary Jo Poindexter
Mary Jo Poindexter, age 83 of rural Drexel, Missouri died Friday, December 22, 2017 at her home near Drexel. She was born August 19, 1934 to Charles Joseph and Mary Ethel Carter Hartman in Drexel.
Mary Jo is survived by her husband Philip Poindexter of Drexel, Missouri; two sons, Darrell Poindexter and wife Marion of Drexel, Missouri and Dennis Poindexter of Bush City, Kansas; daughter-in-law, Vickie Poindexter of Harrisonville, Missouri; six grandchildren, Mitchell Poindexter and wife Jen, Lucas Poindexter and wife Shannon all of Houston, Texas and Michelle Poindexter and partner Felice Porrata of Adrian, Missouri, Richard Poindexter of Harrisonville, Missouri, David Poindexter of Drexel, Missouri and Matthew Poindexter and wife Cari of Archie, Missouri; and nine great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Rylee, Cole, Beau, Cody, Christopher, Emily, Haley and Hannah. Also surviving are three sisters; Jane Ellen Lane of Butler, Anna Marie Fink and husband Ernie of Drexel, Missouri and Jeanie Brewster and husband Earl of Adrian, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, J.E. Hartman.
Friday, December 22, 2017
Obituary - Berniece Ross
She married Verne " Shorty" Ross on October 3, 1941. Together they had a dairy herd, farmed and raised hogs. He preceded her in death on December 24, 1988. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four sisters: Rita Curtis, Marise Peterson, Erma Mayberry and Carol Murrow, and two infant sisters. Berneice was a fantastic cook, a talented artist, liked to fish and had a green thumb when it came to gardening. She attended the Church of Christ. Berniece is survived by a daughter, Sharon Ala and husband Gary, three sons: Gary Ross and companion Corrinne Toumberlin, Jerry Ross and wife Sandra and Vernon Ross and wife Penny, fifteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and one great great at.
Funeral service will be 2 pm Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial will be in the Sunny Slope Cemetery, Blue Mound. Visitation will be held from 1 pm to service time at the Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Vintage Park Activity Fund. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Updates Dec.18-22, 2017
View the full press release by using the link we have provided below:
Sheldon man arrested in St. Clair County
Total bond is set at $20,000 cash or surety. The original charges stem from an Osceola Police Department arrest on Nov. 13, 2017.
El Dorado Springs man arrested in St. Clair County
The charges stem from an incident on July 7, 2017, when a deputy took a report of a male individual on the west side of the Osceola square who attempted to hide a hypodermic syringe in a flower pot before entering the St. Clair County Courthouse.
The deputy arrived at the flower pot in front of Stewart and Kiefer Realty and verified the item was a used syringe. It was seized it as evidence.
During the investigation, deputies observed Jackson return from the courthouse and search the same flower pot the syringe was in. Residue from the syringe field tested positive for methamphetamine.
Belton says aloha to new Hawaiian-themed restaurant
Two brothers are leveraging their experience with Oregon-based restaurant chain Hawaiian Time to launch a similar concept in the Kansas City metro.
The first Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is slated to open in February at 1112 E. North Ave. in Belton, which will feature Hawaiian-inspired décor and signature items, such as a teriyaki chicken dish called Huli Huli Chicken. Brothers Cameron and Tyler McNie already are searching for additional locations and plan to open as many as a dozen restaurants in the Kansas City metro.
For the Belton location, the McNie brothers teamed up with longtime friends Paul Worcester and Joel Worcester, also brothers, who own Kansas City apartment community investment owner/operator Worcester Investments LLCto buy a 2,800-square-foot space that formerly housed a Long John Silver's.
"This is a very similar yet different concept than Hawaiian Time. We have rebranded the look and feel to be our own as well as added some new takes on the menu while keeping the core of the traditional plate lunch intact," Cameron McNie said in a release. "We've been doing this for 14 years and think we have a good idea of what works."
McNie said the Belton area was attractive for several reasons, including a growing population, the success of area businesses and access to a stand-alone building.
"We feel our food and price point will be appealing to a wide demographic, allowing us to be successful wherever we are located. We believe the Midwest is ready for Hawaiian plate lunch."
Courtesy of By Leslie Collins – Reporter, Kansas City Business Journal
Alleged Cop Killer Waives preliminary hearing today in Henry County
When Officer Gary Michael pulled McCarthy over about 10:45 p.m. Aug 6th, McCarthy had warrants out for his arrest on weapons offenses — one in neighboring Johnson County and one in New Hampshire, where McCarthy spent most of his adult life, according to court records. At age 23, McCarthy had been convicted in a stabbing there.
In recent years, McCarthy never seemed to have a job, according to acquaintances in Clinton, passing his time playing video games, hunting and fishing, and collecting monthly payments from a trust fund.
Neighbors said they were surprised — but not shocked — in Aug. when authorities accused McCarthy of shooting Michael to death during the Sunday night traffic stop, touching off a two-day manhunt that ended with McCarthy’s arrest. They described a man with few friends, no apparent vocation and a temper.
McCarthy was scheduled for a preliminary hearing today but that was waived by the defendant. McCarthy is now set for arraignment in circuit court on Jan. 22nd.
While McCarthy mostly stayed off of law enforcement’s radar in Clinton, he had been arrested numerous times in New Hampshire, on charges of robbery and assault, along with traffic offenses. A 2011 warrant for his arrest on a weapons charge and other offenses was still active when he became a murder suspect in Clinton.
In 2001, a jury convicted McCarthy of stabbing a young man during a brawl in Manchester, N.H., leaving the victim with severe injuries to his neck, chest and stomach.
More recently, a Missouri Highway Patrol trooper reportedly found McCarthy with a .45-caliber Glock handgun in his waistband during a July 2015 traffic stop in Johnson County, Mo. As a felon, he would be committing a felony by carrying a firearm.
The trooper found McCarthy’s New Hampshire arrest warrants, but they didn’t require him to be extradited, according to court records.
In his report, the trooper noted McCarthy’s bloodshot eyes and slurred speech, writing that McCarthy told of spending time in prison in New Hampshire for the stabbing.
Johnson County prosecutors charged McCarthy with being a felon in possession of a firearm, a felony, and the court issued a warrant for his arrest in December 2015.
The warrant was still on the court docket when, police say, Officer Michael pulled McCarthy over for a registration violation and the shooting started.
After two days of searching, law enforcement officers found a wounded McCarthy walking along a highway near Truman Lake, about 16 miles from Clinton. He had been shot, according to the patrol.
Troopers arrested McCarthy, taking him first to a Kansas City hospital and then to the Henry County jail in Clinton.
Courtesy of KDKD Clinton
Butler Police Department searching for subject who fled on foot after police chase
Mr. Warren was involved in a police chase last night were he wrecked a vehicle on East Dakota Street outside of Butler and fled on foot into some near by woods.
Please do not pick up hitchhikers in the area and anyone seeing Mr. Warren is asked to call the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.
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Anyone missing a stock trailer?
A individual had called in about the trailer and was concerned that somebody might strike it or that it had been stolen and left at that location.
The trailer appeared to have come unhooked from a vehicle as it was heading south bound across the railroad tracks.The trailer appeared to have been located at that location for quite awhile before it was reported.
The trailer had a license plate on the back of the trailer which checked to a couple out of Liberal, however we have not been able to get a hold of the register owner. The trailer is a dual axle bumper hitch stock trailer.
The trailer had a license plate on the back of the trailer which checked to a couple out of Liberal, however we have not been able to get a hold of the register owner. The trailer is a dual axle bumper hitch stock trailer.
There were misc. Items of value inside the trailer. A tow truck was called to remove the trailer from the roadway due to the concerns listed above and we didn't want somebody to steal it. We are going to continue to try and get a hold of the registered owner to reunite him with his property.
Update: Wanted man arrested in Barton County
Deputies went to the address to try and located the subject. When deputies knocked on the door of the home in Golden City a male which was identified as Jared Cofield moved a curtain from a window in the door to see who was knocking.
Cofield closed the curtain and retreated back in the home after seeing the deputies. Deputies knowing he was inside the home filled out a affidavit for a search warrant to enter the home and arrest Cofield on his outstanding warrant.
The search warrant was granted and deputies from the Barton County Sheriff's Office and a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper executed the search warrant at approximately 10pm.
Cofield was found in the home and taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was processed into the jail.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Obituary - Russell David Oesch
Russell is survived by his two sons, Eric Oesch of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Kyle Greenfield and wife Lucy of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a daughter, Marley Kilian and husband Jake of Archie, Missouri; three grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Cremation. No services are scheduled.
A complete obituary will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.
Final arrangements are under the care of Cass County Cremation Services, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Obituary - Robert, "Bobby" Aguilera Ruiz
Robert, "Bobby" Aguilera Ruiz, age 62, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at his home in Pleasanton. He was born on January 11, 1955 at Kansas City, Missouri the son of Santo Macias and Josephine Aguilera Ruiz.
He worked as a nuclear medical technician at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He married his long time companion Carol Sue Sutton on February 14, 2017. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Santos.
He is survived by his wife, Carol, two daughters, Rebecca Marquez and Christy Rodriguez, two step sons, Jeff Fawcette and Brian Lewis, a step daughter, Kristen Staton; three brothers: Santos Jr, Bernie and Richard Ruiz; a sister, Stella Ruiz, sixteen grand and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 1 pm Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be held from 11 am to service time at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to Crossroads Hospice. On line condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
Funeral service will be held 1 pm Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be held from 11 am to service time at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to Crossroads Hospice. On line condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
Obituary - Harlan Ray Hovey
Harlan grew up on a farm in rural Walker and graduated from Walker High School in 1939. He served in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII from September 29, 1942 thru October 19, 1945. Harlan trained as a tail gunner and was involved in European, African, Middle Eastern theaters. Shortly after entering the service his plane was shot down in Germany and he became a P.O.W.
Following time in the service, Harlan returned to Walker where he farmed and operated a dairy until 1959. At that time he came to Nevada and began working as a carpenter; he also worked for a time in Kansas City in the steel industry. For an additional seventeen years Harlan worked at the Nevada State Hospital until his retirement. Harlan also owned and managed several rental houses in Nevada. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and a past member of Gideons International.
Survivors include one son, Richard Hovey and his wife Delores of Nevada, one sister, Lorraine Fields of Houston, TX, several nieces, nephews and cousins; four step-children, Marita Bigelow, Joe Barr, Charlene Keating, all of Ft. Scott, KS, and Charlotte Stewart, of Bronson, KS; step-daughter-in-law, Janice Barr, Ft. Scott; and several step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Hubert Fox officiating. Interment with military rites will follow in Newton Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 am prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in Harlan’s memory to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at First Baptist Church or Gideons International c/o Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO 64772.
Obituary - Charles Arnold
Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, Missouri with Chaplain Steve Knoll officiating.
Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 AM at Mullinax Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Heartland Hospice. Messages and memories for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com
From the Missouri State Highway Patrol
"2 occupants of a truck were arrested for drug trafficking on I-70 at the 51 mm following a traffic stop.
A search of the cargo area revealed 23.2 pounds of THC Infused cookies & 4.61 pounds of marijuana.
These are NOT the kind of cookies Santa wants! #NotSantasCookies"
Obituary - Mikayla Lynn Norris
Mikayla Lynn Norris, age 18, a resident of Fort Scott, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017, in Kansas City MO. She was born December 22, 1998, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Mike Norris and Jyandy Wulz Santhuff. She was a 2017 graduate of Fort Scott High School and a member of the cheerleading team.
Mikayla had a beautiful smile and was so full of life, she loved spending time with her friends listing to music and singing. She enjoyed spending time with her family especial her brother and sister.
She is survived by her parents, Mike Norris, Fort Scott, and Jyandy Wulz Santuff and husband Chris, Kansas City, MO.; her brother and sister, Nicolas and Meganne Norris, Fort Scott; step-brother and sister, Remington and Shelby Santuff, Kansas City, MO.; grandparents, Tom and Ginger Norris, Fort Scott, Steve and Lauren Wulz, Dallas, TX., Kym Richardson, Gilbert, AZ., Ed and Judy Santhuff of Oak Grove, MO.; great-grandparents, Curt and Gloria Shankel, Fort Scott, Leon and Earline Foster, Independence, KS.; aunts and uncles, Johnny and Christi Keating, Fort Scott, Carey Wulz, , Charlie Wulz, , Hannah Wulz, of Dallas, Clint and Natalie Santhuff, Mark and Stephanie Warrick of Oak Grove, MO., Cameron Richardson, Curtis Richardson, Krysten , of Gilbert, AZ.; a niece Livia LaRue, of Independence, MO.; as well as many cousins. She was preceded by, her grandfather Rich Richardson; Great-grand parents John and Doris Murray, Ralph Kermit Graham, George and Joyce Norris, Charles Wulz.
Rev. Steve Cole will conduct funeral services at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00–7:00, Friday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Mikayla Norris Memorial and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
December Blackhawk Pride Award Winners
December Blackhawk Pride Award Winners
Kindergarten: Norah, Violet, Zoey
1st Grade: Jack, Kyson, Sydney
2nd Grade: Daisey, Laynee, Avaleigh
3rd Grade: Sydney, Kenton, Reagan
4th Grade: Lanie, Dereck, MaKayla, Rylie
5th Grade: Myles, Kyndall, Angelina, Riley
1st Grade: Jack, Kyson, Sydney
2nd Grade: Daisey, Laynee, Avaleigh
3rd Grade: Sydney, Kenton, Reagan
4th Grade: Lanie, Dereck, MaKayla, Rylie
5th Grade: Myles, Kyndall, Angelina, Riley
Great Job Butler Casey's General Stores
We took the money and bought gifts for all 46 residents at Serenity Nursing Home.
Each resident will receive 5 gifts to open. With the left over money we were able to send 10 pizzas for the staff to have lunch today.
Merry Christmas!!
Thank you Sheriff Anderson
Usually this van is used to transport child sex abuse victims to counseling, medical appointments or court hearings. This van is also used to transport victims of domestic violence to safe shelters. Today the VAN is Santa's Sleigh!!
To Amy our Child Advocate and my partner in crime.... your goodies took care of some older kids.... that we still look after!!
Thanks also to St. Patrick Church, their St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Virginia United Methodist Church and the Moulton Trust for making Christmas possible for these deserving children.
To Amy our Child Advocate and my partner in crime.... your goodies took care of some older kids.... that we still look after!!
Thanks also to St. Patrick Church, their St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Virginia United Methodist Church and the Moulton Trust for making Christmas possible for these deserving children.
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!!! And again many thanks!!!!
From Poplar Heights Farm
DR. ELLIOTT PYLE HOME BUTLER, M NE Corner Pine & High Streets Built circa 1880
Dr. Elliott Pyle was born in 1827 in Ohio.
He attended medical school in Iowa and opened a practice there. In 1862 he was appointed assistant surgeon of the United States Hospital and joined the Second Iowa Regiment as a surgeon. He served most of that time in Arkansas. In 1867 he came to Butler and opened his medical practice.
He also started a drug business and became the leading druggist in the area. He was attentive to business and accumulated considerable property. He married Mary Walker and they had three children. She died and he married Anna Walker they had a daughter, Mary Eunice Pyle. She lived in the house immediately to the east of the Pyle residence.
The house underwent several remodelings when it became apartments and was later torn down.
Updated Obituary - Gene Lockard
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| Gene Lockard |
Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler with Greg Mullinax officiating.
Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 PM at Mullinax Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Diabetes Association, Alzheimer’s Association, or American Cancer Society. Messages and memories for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Gene was born on July 28, 1937 in Bates County, Missouri, the son of Lee Lockard and Faye Lockard Blankenship. He went to school in Adrian and graduated with the class of 1955. He married Sue Ellen Morris on January 26, 1962. To this union three sons were born: Bill, Alan, and Dwayne Lockard.
Gene in his younger years enjoyed stock car racing and time with his racing buddies. He started working for Bill's Furnace Shop after graduating high school and later became partners with Ivan Dodds and Arnold Hannah. He later became the sole owner of Bates County Heating and Cooling, Butler, MO. He was a long-time member of the Butler Optimist Club. He was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed watching the races each weekend. He enjoyed spending time at the lake with his family and friends over the years. Gene always looked forward to cooking the susies for the fish fry's at the lake, where he enjoyed fishing and being with his lake buddies. He also enjoyed working on anything in the garage and took pride in keeping his yard neatly mowed and spending as much time outside as he could. Another favorite of Gene's was eating about anything anyone would cook for him. He was a big on having snacks and enjoying a cold glass of iced tea. Gene will be sadly missed by his family and many friends in Butler and at the lake.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Virgil Dale Lockard, and one son, Bill Lockard. Survivors include: Sue Lockard, wife of the home; one sister, Judy (Bob) Schnoebelen, and one sister-in-law, Ruby Lockard. Sons, Alan (Christy) Lockard and Dwayne (Lona) Lockard both of Butler, MO. Grandchildren: Chris Dodson, Butler, MO, Michelle (Cliff) Psomas, Nevada, MO, Kimberly Allison, Clinton, MO, Adam Lockard, Kansas City, MO, Anna Lockard, Garden City, MO, Jeffery (Stephanie) Lockard, Butler, MO, Christapher Lockard, Butler, MO, Ryan Lockard, Garden City, MO, and Taylor Lockard, Butler, MO. Great-grandchildren: Caitlynn and Christian Dodson, Butler, MO, Kamden Lockard, Clinton, MO, Cole Psomas, Nevada, MO, and Lucas Lockard, Butler, MO. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
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