Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Obituary - Lois B. Allen

Lois B. Allen, 86, Harrisonville, Missouri died Monday, July 30, 2018 in Harrisonville. 

Cremation with services at a later date. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.


Livestock Facility for lease or purchase in Nevada





St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release July 23-30, 2018

St.Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made eight arrests and took a stealing report during the week of July 23-30, 2018.

View the full release by viewing the link we have provided below:

https://www.scsomo.org/press_view.php?id=811







BHS New Student Enrollment


Butler High School Main Offices will re-open tomorrow, August 1st for NEW STUDENTS to enroll. This is for students who are in grades 7-12 new to the school district. 

New student enrollment will be August 1st and 2nd. Information is also available on the district website: www.butlerr5.org or by calling 679-6121. Thank you.




Updated Obituary - Herbert Nelson Beisley

Herbert Nelson Beisley, 85, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Nevada Nursing and Rehab following a short illness. He was born at the home of his parents, Burrell Alonzo and Ida Corene (Wood) Beisley, on July 5, 1933 in Nevada.

Herbert attended school in Montevallo and later El Dorado Springs. He served in the United States Army obtaining the rank of Private First Class while stationed in Panama from 1953-1955. Herbert’s assignment in the Army was transportation where he drove a truck hauling bananas and other goods and drove a bus hauling the troops from one location to another. Following his service years he returned to Vernon County. As a natural progression from his time in the Army he continued to drive trucks and also drove a school bus for the El Dorado Springs R-2 School District for several years. Herbert retired from trucking at the age of 62. He lived almost all of his life in Vernon and Cedar Counties. Herbert enjoyed collecting articles and scrapbooks about the history of the area and his family.

Survivors include his children Terri Starbuck and Bruce Hamlett, Milo, Cindi Louderback and her husband Kelly, Lamar, Scott Beisley and his wife Sally, Harwood, Russell Beisley and his wife Lesley, Sheldon, Lonnie Beisley, Sheldon; one sister, Gwen Eason and her husband Larry, Drexel; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and three nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Beisley; infant daughter, Rebecca Beisley; infant brother, Howard Beisley; one granddaughter, Shyla Starbuck Brannan.

Memorial services with Military Honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Brent Bland officiating. Private Committal will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery in Milo. The family will receive friends at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.



In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.


Missing teens could be in Clinton area!





Special Stock Cow Sale this Thursday at MoKan in Passaic





2018 Eastern Kansas Pro Rodeo Series





Job Opening In Nevada





Calhoun Colt Show Bike and Car Show





The week ahead weather wise

If you have been waiting for the right day to open your home windows, turn off the air conditioner, and save on the electric bill, well today is your day! Take advantage of the cooler weather today, because it won't last long. 

Temperatures will quickly rebound with highs in the lower 90s and lows in the lower 70s later in the week. Otherwise, expect partly cloudy skies with southerly winds.


Monday, July 30, 2018

Congrats Girls!

3rd grade girls won 2nd place at show me state games over the weekend. Pictured from left to right: Baylor Brownsberger, Tandee Hiser, Kylee Dubray, Kadyn Cook, Izzy Jones, Whitley Randalls. Not pictured: Dakota Dean - Photo Submitted to us! 




Clinton woman injured in Cass County Crash

On 7/30/18 around 5:48pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County worked its third accident of the day in the same area of southbound I-49 at mile marker 166.2 near Peculiar.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2007 Toyota Camry driven by 64 year old Rita A. White of Clinton, Missouri was slowing because of traffic and was rear ended by the 2011 Ford driven by 53 year old Alan D. Dick of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Rita A. White sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported by ambulance to Cass Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Both vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene by Johnson's Tow, GT Tow.



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Obituary - Jessie “Dorene” Hiestand

Jessie “Dorene” Hiestand, 86, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at her home in Nevada following a brief illness. Dorene was born October 23, 1931 in Eaton, CO to Joseph Leslie and Jessie Lee (Loven) Barger. She married Wayne Hiestand on April 29, 1955 in El Dorado Springs and together they had one daughter.

At age 13 Dorene moved along with her mother and brother to Kansas City, MO, and then later to El Dorado Springs to finish her last three years of high school. Dorene worked at the International Shoe Company for 12 ½ years, Nellie Don for five years, and then retired from Honeywell after 13 years of employment. She was a member of Community Christian Church and was baptized in January of 1995.

Survivors include her husband Wayne of the home; daughter Tina Stewart, El Dorado Springs; four grandchildren, Tristan Claypool, Bryce Ledbetter, Dallas Bugg, Sarina Eaton; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Nina Perkins, Ann Conyers; brothers, Buck, Bob, and Don Barger.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. Friends may call Wednesday and until the hour of service on Saturday at the funeral home



Butler First Christian Church VBS





Three vehicle accident on I-49 near Peculiar

On 7/30/18 around 12:32pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a three vehicle accident on I-49 at mile marker 166.4 (Peculiar).

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2009 Chevrolet driven by 46 year old Jill L. Riva of Clinton, Missouri struck the rear of the 2004 Ford driven by 78 year old Carolyn J. Hays of Garden City, Missouri causing her vehicle to strike the 2013 Ford driven by 44 year old Amy R. Allen of Archie, Missouri.

Two sustained minor injuries in this accident Jill L. Riva was transported by ambulance to Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville for treatment. A passenger in the the 2004 Ford 52 year old Laura B. Goodnow of Garden City, Missouri refused medical treatment at the scene of the accident.

Two of the vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene by J's Southland Tow.


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16th Annual Children's Health & Safety Fair in Adrian





Movie Night in the park in Appleton City


Ellett Memorial Hospital and the Appleton City Optimist Club are joining together to present to the community a Movie Night in The Park! 

Please join us at 7PM on August 4th. Snacks and beverages will be provided!




Job Opening In Rich Hill





Butler Police Department Activity Report 7/23-7/29-2018

07/23/2018  
Disturbance Wal-Mart
Keep the peace 800 block of S High
Well being check
Disturbance Wal_mart
Well being check 705 N Delaware
Medical assist Atkinson and Broadway
Theft report 300 block of S Main

07/24/2018  
Traffic assist Schowengerdt
Attempt to locate for MSHP
Missing person report
Well being check Orange and Harrison
Warrant service Pine and Austin
Assist BCSO at the jail
Well being check 30 block of S Mechanic

07/25/2018  
Animal complaint Osage Dr
Animal complaint Wild opossum 203 W Atkinson
Report of small children wondering aimlessly around 600 block of W Pine
Alarm 600 block of W Nursery
Theft report Casey’s Ft Scott
Well being check
Walk in harassment report
Animal complaint Pine and Broadway
Alarm 10 W Ohio
Disturbance 500 block of W Nursery

07/26/2018  
Disturbance 312 W Ohio
Medical assist 1100 block of Country Club
Well being check 800 block of N Orange
Panhandler Wal-Mart and Fran
Officers out at 611 S Main
Animal complaint 400 block of Mill
Well being check Ft Scott and Orange
Assist MSHP
Prowler call 300 block of W College

07/27/2018  
Hit and Run accident Thompson and Ft Scott
Well being check 400 block of S Mechanic
Disturbance 100 block of E Atkinson
Warrant service High and Nursery
Disturbance 300 block of S Delaware
Prowler Summit street

07/28/2018  
Accident Flaming Lantern
Stolen bike 300 block of S Main
Well being check Taco Bell
Animal complaint 300 block of N Maple
Break-in Casey’s on Orange St. 3 juveniles caught

07/29/2018  
Runaway juvenile Dove Lane
Animal complaint 800 block of Birch
Disturbance 100 block of N Austin
Well being check
Disturbance 113 S Mechanic
Medical assist 411 Fran
Warrant service 409 Fran



Archie man arrested on warrant in Butler

On 7/29/18 around 10:00 pm the Butler Police Department arrested 39 year old James B. Ayler of Archie, Missouri.

Mr. Ayler was arrested for 1.) Failure to appear on a misdemeanor warrant.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and placed on a $455 cash only bond.


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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.





Hit and Mostly Miss Showers & Storms Today

Watch for some patchy fog out there is morning, then some hit and mostly miss showers and storms this afternoon. 

Temperatures trend back to the 90s by the end of the week.



Sunday, July 29, 2018

Minnesota man arrested in Bates County

On 7/29/18 around 3:28pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 55 year old Ricky Dukes of St. Paul, Minnesota.

Mr. Dukes was arrested for 1.) Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance - Cocaine.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail and Butler 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.




Smith’s Automotive Repair will now have two locations in Butler



As most of you have heard, Murray’s Auto Repair has closed. Jesse had a very good opportunity and decided to take it. We wish him luck in his new career.

With that being said, we have had a large influx of customers, which has been a challenge to manage through the space we have at our shop. We have decided, for the near future, to keep Murray’s location at 106 S. Sunset open as an extension of Smith’s Automotive Repair.

Devon Lunde will remain there and we will add additional staff. We hope this will help with long wait times. You can call either location for appointments. The Sunset location phone number has not changed 679-9066, or you can call the Orange street location at 679-0800.

Thank you for your patience as we put a system in place to keep you moving. As always, we appreciate your business.



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From the City of Drexel





Obituary - Bernard Francis "Barney" Brady Sr.

Bernard Francis "Barney" Brady Sr., age 86, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Saturday July 28, 2018. He was born on October 13, 1931 in Cherokee County, Kansas the son of Bernard and Nell Hines Brady. 

He graduated from Weir High School and attended Wichita State University. He married Freeda Commons on April 6, 1952 at Fort Scott, Kansas. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, earning a bronze star. He worked as a machinist for Kansas City Power and Light before retiring in 1994. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, IBEW and Gem and Mineral Society of Deming, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Robert and Frank, and three sisters, Phyllis, Mary and Frances. He is survived by his wife, Freeda, three sons: Michael Brady, Bernard Brady Jr.and Sheryl, and Patrick Brady and Kimber, three daughters: Kathleen Brady and Joseph Reed, Rose Snider and Rusty, and Karen Coats and Michael, thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. One of the grandchildren writes the following... Bib overalls with a can of chew in the front pocket, the smell of his truck and barn, all those barn cats, the endless stories and jokes. The life lessons: Did you know a dogs only purpose is hunting? I still call B.S. on that one Grandpa. Fishing, playing with hot wheels in the living room. All 9 million pictures you showed me of rocks in New Mexico(how and why does one person know so much about rocks??). Coors, camping, La Cygne Lake, smoke stacks, target practice with beer cans off the fence, making lightning bug jewelry.......So many memories came flooding back today. Thank you for all of them. We are peace, knowing you are finally at peace.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am Wednesday August 1, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in La Cygne. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Mound City, Kansas. Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 pm Tuesday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Visitation will follow from 5 to 6 pm. Contributions are suggested to the Knights of Columbus.


Nevada man injured in Hickory County rollover crash

On 7/29/18 around 12:20pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Hickory County responded to a one vehicle accident on CR 240 around 5 miles east of Weaubleau, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2001 Ford F-150 driven by 50 year old Jimmie G. Huchison of Nevada, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the left side for the roadway and struck a fence and tree before overturning.

Mr. Huchison sustained moderate injures in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Citizen's Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Mike's Wrecker Service of Collins, Missouri.


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Clinton teen arrested after fleeing from police in Henry County

On 7/29/18 around 2:40am the Henry County Sheriff's Office along with Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers and Clinton Police Officers ended a pursuit with a 2003 Volkswagen around the area of SW 700 RD and SW 651 RD in rural Henry County.

The driver of the vehicle 18 year old Arizona L. Booher of Clinton, Missouri sustained moderate injuries after crashing into a ditch. He was treated at the scene for minor injuries by EMS before taken into custody.

He was booked into the Henry County Jail in Clinton, Missouri and charged with 1.) Resisting Arrest by Fleeing/Causing a Substantial Risk 2.)Possession of a controlled substance.

Mr. Booher was placed on $10,000 Cash/Surety bond (x2).


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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.



Nevada Speedway Full Results for July 28, 2018

Mini Stocks
1. 89 Foxie Sumner
2. 96 Mike Baxter
3. XL7 Colby Carter 
4. 14J Jordan Beard
5. 5x2 Katie Brown
Pure Stocks
1. 3 Jerry Wheeler
2. 21r Thomas Dunham
3. 22 John Shaver
4. 6h Will Hibdon
5. 114jr Aiden Johnson
6. 69x Kalob Chaplin
7. 33d Camryn Davis
8. Z64 Zachary Hendren
9. 417 Brayton Skaggs
10. 8d8 Dalton Clifton
11. 4t Joshua Parcell
12. 30w Jared Willard
13. 8 Mitchell Coulter
Street Stocks
1. m64 Shawn Hendren
2. 7j Scott Johnson
3. 28k Chris Kircher
4. K71 Karl Lehmann
5. 35 Jeremy Willard
6. 64 Billy Shadden
7. 67 Devin Irvin
8. 4t Joshua Parcell
9. 8r Tyler Roberts
B-Mods
1. 42 Jerry Morgan
2. 101 Matt Rose
3. 37 Tim VanGotten
4. 1b Bobby Williams
5. 28a Justin Amick
6. 11 Levi Phillips
7. 21 Kelby Keith
8. 51s Kant Shouse
9. 16h Jake Hereford
10. 18 Zach Whitaker
11. 77 Koby Chadd
12. 6m Jason Mallory
13. 15 Ryan Hill
14. 8up Glenn Wilson
15. 34 Jacob Faibian
16. tb56 Daniel Long
A-Mods
1. 23 Lucas Dobbs
2. 292 Kyle Thompson
3. 42x John Romesburg
4. 21r Rusty Skaggs
5. 9d8 Paden Phillips
6. 8r Darren Roberts
Late Models
1. 6 Rusty Skaggs
2. 43 Craig Wood
3. 15x Billy Humble
4. 10 John Willard
5. 25s Shannon Phillips
6. 3 Dale Douty



Obituary - Daniel Lee Dawson

Daniel Lee Dawson, 66, of rural Clinton, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton.

He was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Robert Crane Dawson and Bonnie Lou (Oldham) Dawson.

Daniel was employed with Madison's Cafe in Jefferson City, MO. He was a diehard New York Yankees fan, and was an all around sports information genius. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Surviving are two brothers, John P. Dawson and his wife, Marylin, Dixon, MO, and Robert F. Dawson, Clinton, MO; half-brother, Clifford Wagner, Jr., Vienna, MO; half sisters, Denise Wagner, Vienna, MO, and Berniece, Deborah and Margaret; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.


From the Nevada Regional Medical Center

Meet Dr. Jill Spangler, board-certified family practice physician at Nevada Medical Clinic. Dr. Spangler sees patients of all ages for primary and preventive care, from wellness checkups and immunizations to acute illness and management of chronic disease. To schedule, call (417) 667-6015 - Courtesy of the NRMC Facebook Page 




Power Outages reported in Butler

Several reports of power outages in the Butler area have been reported to us this morning. 

City of Butler Crews are working to restore power at this time! Thank you for your patience! 



Missing Child Advisory Warsaw Missouri

Grayson Darnell
EMPHASIS: Endangered Person Advisory State of Missouri Endangered Person Advisory

The Benton County Sheriff's Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at 112 West Gold Street, Warsaw, MO at 3:00 
a.m. on July 29, 2018.

Missing Is:
Grayson T. Darnell, a white male, age 4

Vehicle Information:
red 2006 Buick Lucerne bearing MO, MR7U6E last seen at 112 West Gold Street, Warsaw, MO with an unknown direction of travel.


Possible suspects or associates are believed to be:
Julie M. Darnell, a white female, age 36, height 5 feet 2 inches, 125 pounds, brown hair, hazel eyes.
The endangered missing person:

Grayson T. Darnell, is a white male, age 4, height 3 feet 1 inch, 60 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes, with a surgical scar on his lip, wearing a light gray and black Star Wars hooded sweatshirt and blue and green plaid shorts.
Julie Darnell
Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Missing Person incident:

Suspect is a non-custodial parent. She entered the home of the custodial grandparents, took the child, and left the residence. Suspect is bipolar, with drug-induced schizophrenia. Suspect is believed to be using methamphetamines.

Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Benton County Sheriff's Department at 660-438-9555.


Obituary - Kenneth "Pete" Purvis

The memorial service for Mr. Purvis will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Appleton City, Missouri.

Visitation will precede the service from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the church. The minister will be Pastor Ryan Campos.

Inurnment will be Appleton City Cemetery Appleton City, Missouri immediately following the service.

The family suggests any memorial donations be given to the Appleton City VFW Post #11242 and may be left at the funeral home or left at the church the day of the service.

Oren Kenneth Purvis, 95, passed away at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri, on July 24, 2018. He was the only son of Medford Oren and Goldie Georgia (Rountree) Purvis, born on January 6, 1923 in Ohio community in rural St. Clair County, Missouri. He graduated from Appleton City High School in 1939. During this time he met and married Wilma Loene Muchmore on March 20, 1940. To this union six children were born: Monty, Larry, Susan, Patti, Danny, and Debbie.

Upon completing his education he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served his country proudly during World War II and the Korean War. After fulfilling his duty, Kenneth began a lifelong career in auto mechanics, working at Chevrolet dealerships until he opened his own business in Grandview from 1969 to 1988. Apart from his work, the great pleasure of Kenneth’s life was restoring cars. He further enjoyed going out to eat, which he did every day, and would go twice a day if allowed. Kenneth also enjoyed dancing and listening to the music played by his sons’ band. Everyone that knew him remarked that he always had smile on his face. Yet most of all he dearly loved his family, always spending as much time with his children and grandchildren as possible. They were the light of his life. He was a devoted member of his church, where he remained a dedicated follower of Christ for many years, concluding his life by greeting his savior as an old friend. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all that had the pleasure of knowing him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Medford and Goldie Purvis; his wife of 68 years, Loene Purvis; one infant daughter, Susan Purvis and his oldest son, Monty Purvis; and his sister, Helen Louise Diehl.

Kenneth is survived by his children: Larry (Vicki) Purvis, Patti (Ron) Young, Danny (Carol) Purvis, Debbie (Don) Angell, and one daughter-in-law, Lois Purvis; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, along with many other relatives and good friends, who will miss him dearly.



Saturday, July 28, 2018

Have you seen this missing Missouri man?





$4693 raised for the Gavin Kush Memorial Fund





Obituary - Herbert Nelson Beisley

Herbert Nelson Beisley, 85, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2018 at Nevada Nursing and Rehab following a short illness. He was born on July 5, 1933 in Nevada to Burrell Lonzo and Ida Corene (Wood) Beisley.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Additional information will be provided later by the funeral home


Obituary - Donald Ray McBride Sr.

Donald Ray McBride Sr, 65, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. He was born on July 16, 1953 in Wyoming to Samuel and Laverne McBride. On September 2, 1975 he married Donna Mae Nelson, and she survives of the home.

Donald grew up in Montana and moved to Missouri in his adult years. He worked in the construction industry for a while before beginning his own business. He also lived in Killeen, Texas for a little over eight years before moving back to Missouri to be closer to his family. He enjoyed taking care of his greenhouses and starting a garden for Donna every summer. He also enjoyed sitting at the dining room table, looking out the window.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Laverne; his father, Samuel; and his three brothers, Dwayne, Jim, and Bob. Survivors include his wife, Donna; three sisters, Sandy (Idaho), Sharon and her husband Ron (Montana), and JoAnn (Wisconsin); his four sons, Raymond (Nevada), Donald Jr and his wife Denise (Nevada), Clifford and his wife Tonya (Eldorado Springs), and Jonathan and his wife Regina (Eldorado Springs); seven granddaughters, Brianna and Samantha (Nevada), Nikkol and Mashell (Eldorado Springs), Amber and Bianca (Jerico Springs), and Natalie (Sedalia). He was also expecting his first great-granddaughter at the beginning of September.

No services are planned at this time.




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