Obituary - Kenneth Earl Norbury

Kenneth Earl Norbury, age 90 of Fort Scott, Kansas passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. Mr. Norbury was born on June 5, 1932 in Prescott, Kansas to Lillie Norbury.

Kenneth's first job was for Johnny Jacob in the sawmill in Foster, Missouri. Private/Corporal Norbury served in the Army from 1946 to 1952, he served in the Korean War, Co. B 17th Infantry. Kenneth worked as a farmhand for Junior Payne in Amoret, Missouri, Mac Rodman of Foster, Missouri, Elroy Tourtillott in Rich Hill, Missouri and Bob Laughlin in Foster, Missouri. Kenneth was united in marriage on August 16, 1961 to Norma Church Phillips.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Norma, mother, Lillie and grandparents, Sidney and Dessie Clapp Norbury.

Kenneth is survived by a daughter, Kathy Rost, ex son-in-law, Bill Rost, both of Fort Scott, step-daughters, Donna (Robert) Newsome of Moundville, Missouri, Nora (Larry) Smalley of Butler, Missouri, three granddaughters, Katrina (Daniel) Routh of Springfield, Missouri, Ryan Rost (John Hawkins) and Kandice Rost of Fort Scott, Kansas, two grandsons, Daniel Routh and Zane Hawkins, six step grandkids, Steve (Tammy) Newsome of Houston, Texas, Robin (Bob) Benn, Stacy Newsome all of Nevada, Missouri, Ronnie (Kammie) Smalley, Terry (Sheila) Smalley, Meloday (Rusty) Roach all of Butler, Missouri, sixteen step great grandkids and fifteen step great great grandkids.

A Graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the Salem Cemetery in Foster, Missouri. Memorial Contribution may be made to your Charity of Choice and may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

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Hot weather returning

 It is a nice Sunday afternoon with temps in the upper 80s across the region. A few isolated showers, maybe a thunderstorm, is possible over the next few hours.

Hot and muggy conditions return this week with heat index values surpassing 100F.

Obituary - Janet L. Toms

Janet L. Toms, age 69, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was born on May 25, 1953 in Paola, Kansas to Kenneth and Fontella Butler Stainbrook. She graduated from Prairie View High School and later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Pittsburg State University.

Janet was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Terry Toms on July 3, 1976. Her family was her whole world and she loved them well. She had a special love for each of her grandchildren and she made sure they knew how much she cared.

She spent many hours sitting in bleachers watching sporting events, attending art and music shows, and helping them with projects or homework. Her grandkids always looked forward to sleepovers because she would spoil them with fun on the farm and plenty of sweets. Janet had a difficult time sitting still, but she would spend hours crocheting, making blankets for each of her kids and grandkids. Janet was an educator for 20 years where she taught her students a love for reading. She taught life lessons from books about empathy, kindness, and resiliency.

She loved each of her students and would have done anything for them. She taught her students the importance of giving back and was instrumental in forming the Angel Tree Program. Janet is survived by her husband, Terry, two sons, Justin Toms(Theresa), and Jason Toms(Ashley), a daughter, Tara McGregor, two sisters, JoAnn Stainbrook and Kendra Patterson, and nine grandchildren, Aiyana, Jayce, Teyah, Aedin, Azaiah, Jaylin, Jaxson, Jazzmyne, and Juliana.

Funeral service will be 10 am Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kansas. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 pm Monday, August 1, 2022 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Pleasanton Elementary Library. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Travis Denney

Travis Denney, Milo, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his home. Travis was born on June 26, 1978 in Lamar, MO to John David Denney and Linda Kay (Hornecker) Denney.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the Sheldon Christian Church, Sheldon, MO. 

Interment will follow in the Sheldon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Ferry Funeral Home.

Additional information will be provided later by Ferry Funeral Home.

Car hauler fire on I-49 near Lamar

This morning about 8:30 the Lamar Fire Department was dispatched to a semi on fire hauling cars at the Vernon/Barton county line on I-49. Upon arrival the semi and its load were engulfed in flames. 

It took about a hour to extinguish plus about another hour to find and extinguish any hot spots. 

Thank you to Sheldon and Milo fire departments for the mutual aid!

Obituary - Tanner Robert Brown

Tanner Robert Brown, age 37, of Warsaw, Missouri, formally of Fredericksburg, Iowa, passed away July 25, 2022 in his home. Tanner was born on October 19, 1984 in New Hampton, Iowa, the son of David and Sharon Brown.

Tanner grew up in Fredericksburg, Iowa where he graduated from Fredericksburg High School Class of 2002. Tanner proudly served as the team manager for the 2001 Fredericksburg High School State Championship Football team.

Following high school, Tanner worked in the restaurant industry where he worked at the Ox Yoke Inn in Amana, Iowa. He enjoyed working and always was excited when he would be called in to work an extra shift.

Tanner was a happy kid who also enjoyed volunteering his time at the VA Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He loved being with the veterans, he loved his family, playing cards and was always joking around. He cherished his cat “Buddy” and his puppy “Maddie Jo”.

He is preceded in death by his infant brother, Jaydon Michael Brown, his maternal grandparents, Helmuth and Carolyne Bartels and an uncle, Wyatt Yearous.

He is survived by his parents, David and Sharon Brown, of Newton Iowa, one brother, Joshua Brown and his wife Abby, of Warsaw, Missouri, one sister, Kimberly Brown, of Bolivar, Missouri, 4 nieces and nephews, Emma, Skyler, Cayden and Jade, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date near Warsaw, Missouri and Fredericksburg, Iowa. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the Osage Valley Fire Department, Women's Auxiliary c/o Reser Funeral Home, P.O. Box 910, Warsaw, Missouri 65355.

Obituary - Judy L. Wheeldon

Judy L. Wheeldon, 78, of Garden City, was born, December 5, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of William A. and Lorene (Williams) Jennings. She departed this life, Friday, July 22, 2022, at the Pleasant Hill Heath and Rehabilitation Center.

Judy was a homemaker.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Lanetta Habermehl; and three sisters, Lorene June Griffin, Donna True, and Mary Rasco.

She is survived by her daughter, Ciara Golden of Lathrop; one grandson, Kendall Habermehl of Garden City; one brother George Jennings of Holden; one sister, Loretta Turpin of Porum, Oklahoma; other relatives and friends.

Cremation has been accorded. No services are scheduled.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.StanleyEdenburn.com

Arrangements: Stanley-Edenburn Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong St., Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080 (816) 805-1118

From the Bates County Sheriff’s Office

We have been made aware of this ad being on Facebook. The Bates County Sheriff’s Office does NOT have an app. 

While we do use a texting software that is trusted, it is called TEXTCASTER and you just register your cell phone number. 

There is no app to download to receive information from the Sheriff’s Office.

Heritage Day at Mine Creek Battlefield State Historical Site in Pleasanton, Kansas

Just a reminder that Heritage Day at Mine Creek Battlefield State Historical Site in Pleasanton, Kansas will be held on Saturday, August 6th.

The Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site, located 2.5 miles southwest of Pleasanton and commemorates the Battle of Mine Creek in the American Civil War. 

Come learn about our local history. Meet General Lee and General Grant. Hear amazing music. Watch live demonstrations!!

Read more about the Mine Creek Battlefield State Historical Site below:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mine_Creek_Battlefield_State_Historic_Site

2022 Bates County Relay for life event held tonight

Relay for life event shines in Adrian:

The 2022 Bates County Relay for life event held was tonight at the Adrian Optimist Building. Several vendors were set up and a auction was held by Wade's Auction Service of Appleton City.

The entertainment for the evening was "Senior Discount" who played some good tunes and kept the crowd up beat.

A special thank you to everyone who sponsored this event and to everyone who came out and supported the cause!

Obituary - Mary Ann Fredrickson

Mary Ann Fredrickson, 64, of Harrisonville, MO, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Memorial Services will be on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 5:30 PM at Manna Fellowship Church in Pleasant Hill, with the visitation beginning at 4:00 PM.

Mary was born October 19, 1957 to Joe L. and Anna Mae (Hills) Nichols in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Hickman Mills High School. After high school, she married Charles "Charlie" Fredrickson on September 12, 1981. To this union, they had two sons, Jacob and Caleb. They made their home in Harrisonville in 1994, after living in Pleasant Hill and Kansas City for short periods of time. She owned and operated her own daycare, caring for almost 60 children over her 26 years in business.

Mary was a member of Manna Fellowship Church in Pleasant Hill. She enjoyed watching old 50s and 60s TV shows, traveling with her family especially to the beach, and connecting with her friends. She was the type of person that always thought of others before her self and would help whenever she could. Mary will leave a lasting impression on everyone she met and is already dearly missed.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Joe Nichols, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Charlie; her sons: Jacob and Caleb Fredrickson; her sister, Kathy (Bryan) Wyldes; her two brothers: Jim Nichols and John Nichols; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

2022 Deepwater Labor Harvest Picnic Car Show

 

Tell someone you know that plays an instrument!

 

Scattered showers winding down this afternoon

Looks like a nice day today across northern Missouri and NE Kansas where you all are enjoying mostly sunny skies and temps in the lower 80s.

Further south, still a decent day as scattered showers are winding down south of the MO River with temps in the lower to mid 70s under mostly cloudy skies. Another nice day in store tomorrow before 90° temps return Monday.

Obituary - Billy Lee Kammerich

Bill Lee Kammerich, 68, of Clinton Missouri was born Feb 20th 1954. He passed away early Friday morning July 29th of 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence Mo.

He is survived by his Daughter Billie J. McCown, grandsons Kameron D. McCraw, Kaleb S. McCraw, Kaden L. McCraw and granddaughters Trinity J. McCown and Beretta P. McCown He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha A. Goodman and father, Vernon L. Goodman of Kansas City Mo. In Bill’s early years he serviced the City of Clinton when working for his Uncle Bill Stewart and Aunt Mary Stewart at Stewart Trash service of Clinton, Mo. He then went on to cleaning high-rise windows for Might T Bright Window Cleaning of Kanas City Mo, where he proudly serviced Kansas City for 15 years.

During his high-rise window cleaning career he was published on the front page of the Kanas City Star for his fearless work on city skyscrapers of downtown Kanas City, Mo. Bill’s passions in life were being a father to his daughter, spending time with his dogs, fishing, hunting, and enjoying the outdoors. Mr. Kammerich is being cremated under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Northbound I-49 slowed due to stalled semi truck

The northbound lanes of I-49 is slow at this time due to a semi truck that is stalled in the fast lane of traffic around mile marker 144 between Adrian and Archie.

Please use caution if you must travel in this area!

Bates County Relay For Life July 30th

Nevada Speedway canceled tonight due to rain

I know we needed rain, but NOT on race day.

BAD NEWS: We are unfortunately canceled for tonight. We want to have the best track possible for these guys and with the steady rainfall, we feel like this is the best decision. 

GOOD NEWS: We do have a reschedule date for the Cash Money Late Models! Stay tuned for details.

Obituary - Connie Locke

Connie Locke, 74, of Nevada, MO passed away on July 29, 2022 at her home. Connie was born on September 6, 1947 in Nevada to Benny Joe and Gloria Eva (Lewis) Locke.

Connie was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1965. She was a pastor for United Methodist Churches for the past 30 years, pastoring at Metz, Horton, Schell City, and Marionville Methodist Churches until her retirement in 2017.

Survivors include her father, Benny Locke, Nevada; one sister, Vicki Dilly and her husband Jim, Nevada; and one nephew, Dustin Dilly, his wife Heather, and their children Taten and Addison, Nevada. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gloria Locke.

No services are planned.

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative gets power restored in Cass County

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Members in the Peculiar are are experiencing an outage at this time. Crews have been dispatched and power will be restored as soon and as safely as possible. Please do not report outages through Facebook Messenger. Call 660-679-3131 or use the SmartHub app.

Update 9:12 am - Power has been restored.

Update 8:57 am - Road crews in the area have tripped components reaching back to the substation. Our crews are aware and they are responding accordingly.

Slow down on I-49

If you are traveling on I-49 today the lanes are uneven from construction, use caution when driving in the right lane.

Water is quickly ponding in that lane and could be dangerous.

Slow down and use caution while traveling the construction zone. Be safe out there!

One injured in St. Clair County crash

On July 29th around 5:20 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident at Missouri Business 13 in Collins.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2007 Ford Fusion driven by Larinda N. Walker of Collins, Missouri pulled into the path and was struck by the northbound 2017 Chrysler Pacifica driven by 37 year old Jose M. Vazquez-Gonzalez of Raymore, Missouri.

Jose M. Vazquez-Gonzalez sustained minor injuries and was transported to Citizen's Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220403313

A letter from the Bates County Republican Central Committee Chairman, Mark Goebel:

A letter from the Bates County Republican Central Committee Chairman, Mark Goebel:

To the voters of Bates County, Missouri: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 will be an important day for not only our nation, but also our county, be sure you vote. Before you do, here are a few things for you to keep in mind.

 
I am happy to see that there are a lot of Republicans running in this mid-term election. With so many options, it can be difficult to know which way to cast your vote. 

My first bit of advice would be to do a little research. It won’t take much work to see what platforms each one is campaigning on. Be sure that their campaigns are true to the conservative Republican ticket. 

Don’t get sidetracked by fancy mailers or distracted by elaborate ads, and don’t count campaign signs to judge a candidate’s popularity. A sign in one’s yard doesn’t always signify a vote. 

Look for the candidates that are in line with your beliefs and concerns. You’ll see a lot of endorsements on every level of the election, they are nice, but the majority of those are applied for by the candidates in applications. They answer enough questions correctly they get an endorsement, so those can be manipulated. 

Another thing to consider is to look at the supporters of the candidate, sometimes that says more about a candidate’s motive than anything. Do the supporters and sponsors hold up to the Republican standard, and what motivates them to support a particular candidate? Is there a motive there that might benefit them, rather than the voters? 

Also, keep in mind the candidates that made an effort to visit Bates County, if they didn’t care enough to visit before the election, they sure won’t care about us afterwards. 

Finally, don’t listen to petty rumors, especially small-town gossip, often times those things are started to create confusion and frustration on purpose.

 
All of the scare tactics of distraction, rumors, and confusion are creations of other parties that have been used many times before and as Republicans we are all too familiar with them. Be mindful of that, and before you ask, yes, RINOs do exist and they are out there on every level. 

That is why I ask that you do your research and hold true to the Republican party and you will be able to see through the deception and lies.

In Bates County we are fortunate to have secure elections with plenty of checks and balances, but we know on the national level things are not secure and have been tampered with, let’s hope that doesn’t happen this time around. 

That is why your vote in this election is so very important. Bates County Republicans have made great strides in securing a larger Republican presence in the county, and we are working to do so on the state and national level. With your vote on the Republican ticket, we are all closer to better things!

Obituary - Gerald E. "G.E" Thomas Jr.

Gerald E. "G.E." Thomas Jr., 71, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Monday, July 25, 2022 at the Belton Regional Medical Center, Belton, Missouri.

He is survived by his daughter, Jessie Bryon and husband Kevin, Bradenton, Florida; a step-daughter, Kim Nussair, Sarasota, Florida; two granddaughters, Quinn and Blakely Bryon; two step-granddaughters, Sara and Hanna Nussair; his mother, Opal A. Wiskur, Raymore, Missouri; two sisters, Charlene Fidler, Creighton, Missouri; Carolyn McBeath and husband Mark, Raymore, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

 

Live music on the Butler square

Honky Tonk Dream takes the stage on the north side of the Butler square as part of the Square Meals & Music event this evening. The weather is perfect and the fun continues through 8 pm tonight.

Obituary - Ila Maxine Conner

Ila Maxine Conner, 83, Nevada, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the Nevada Regional Medical Center. Ila was born on March 27, 1939 in Eads, CO, to Riley and Elsie Crum. She met the love of her life, Bobby Gene Conner, and they were married on June 1, 1957 in Nevada, MO. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2007. Bob preceded her in death in 2008 shortly after their 51st anniversary.

Ila came with her family from CO to Milo, MO in 1946. She graduated from Sheldon High School in 1957. Ila’s life revolved around her family and her love for children. She enjoyed attending her children and grandchildren’s events and was their #1 fan during sporting events. She also watched kids in her home for 44 years. In 2007 with an interview with a grandchild for a school project, Ila stated, “When I am no longer here, I want to be remembered by loving all kids and being a great mom, grandma, and great-grandma”.

Survivors include her seven children; Rodney Conner (Tammy), Hernando, FL, and Diane Gilmore (Jerry), Rick Conner, Deb Kimbrough (Jeff), Ronnie Conner (Emma), Robby Conner, and Roger Conner (Robin), all of Nevada, MO; 18 grandchildren and 30 great- grandchildren; one sister, Minnie Gash, Moundville, MO; 5 sisters-in-law, Evelyn Crum, Pooler, GA, Kay Overton, Nevada, MO, Vickie Rice ( Jim), Irwin, MO; Sharon Dipman, Sheldon, MO; and Roberta Bigelow, Sheldon, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband, Bob, Ila was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Delbert Crum; two grandchildren, Brantley and Allison, and one great granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in the Sheldon Cemetery, Sheldon, MO. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 2 from 5:00-7:00p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Sheldon Cemetery in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

From Bates County Presiding Commissioner, Jim Wheatley

In response to Mr. Cassady's ad in the Mid America Shopper dated July 27, 2022, there are issues that need to be clarified.

The meetings of every session of the commission are taken, printed, reviewed for accuracy and reprinted and signed by me as the official record of the commission. Each month these documents are filed and the public has access to these records at any time. Actually, for the past two months all three papers that serve Bates county have requested, received and published the official record of the county commission. Next, the agenda for every day the commission is in session is posted in the county clerk's office. At any time anyone can call the county clerk's office and ask about upcoming commission meetings. The commission has been working with the county clerk and county maintenance man to put together documents that have been submitted to the state historical preservation office, (shpo) to improve drainage around the courthouse, which has been completed, and for tuckpointing of the exterior walls. Bids were put out for the tuck pointing. Two companies responded. A company was chosen with an estimated start date July/August. The interior fire alarm system is outdated and the county has contacted the company that currently provides service to the county. If the bid comes in high, we the commission, will have to put out formal bids.

The commission has and will always have an "open door" policy for all county office holders and the public.

The roads in Bates county are under the control to be maintained by the townships. come to the commission office with any questions you have about anything and quit listening to rumors and propaganda.

Jim Wheatley, “your” Presiding Commissioner

paid for by Jim Wheatley

Deceased female found in corn field in Johnson County

On July 29th, 2022, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office detectives and members of the Warrensburg Police Department CRT responded to the 100 block SE 2 highway, just west of Leeton to conduct a search for missing person, Kathy Downs.

 
Detectives had received information that Down’s possibly entered the corn field on or about July 22nd. The corn field consisted of approximately 180 acres.

 
The Sheriff’s Office contacted pilot, Jared Sisk, and he offered to utilize his personal helicopter to assist in searching the corn field.

 
During the flight detectives located the body of a deceased female in the corn field. The body was recovered and will be transported to the Kansas City Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy and confirmation of identity.

 
Downs next of kin has been notified and this is an ongoing investigation.

Obituary - Edward Rice McDaniel

Edward Rice McDaniel, age 88, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at his home. He was born March 3, 1934, the son of Frank and Alta Richards McDaniel. Ed served in the United States Navy for 4 years. He married Barbara Russell on June 3, 1956, in Hunt City, IL. She preceded him in death on November 30, 2017.

For several years, Ed farmed with Barbara in Illinois. They later would begin truck driving together for the next 25 years. Following driving for commercial companies, Ed turned to teaching truck driving at Fort Scott Community College for the next 15 years until retirement. He enjoyed cattle, horses, and vegetable gardening.

Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Remlinger, Ft. Scott; a sister, Anna Belle Lambird, Newton, IL; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Gretchen McDaniel; a son, Edward McDaniel; 2 brothers, Robert, and Jerry McDaniel; and a sister, Geneva Matar.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Friday July 29th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Cremation will take place following with burial later in the Brockville Cemetery, Newton, Illinois.

Memorials are suggested to Elks Lodge #579 for Christmas Baskets and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guest book at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary - Nancy Jo Hamm

Nancy Jo Hamm (Roberts) was born December 23, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MN and died peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side on July 27, 2022.

Nancy is survived by her husband Jon (Mike) Hamm, daughter Rebecca (Jose) Lopez and grandchildren Ronan and Devin, son John (Becky) Hamm and grandchildren Hannah, Abby, and Josiah, daughter Jen (James) Bartz and grandchildren Jaida, John, Jonah, and Janelle, and daughter Liz (Ryan) Duffy and grandson Michael, and her brother, Jim Roberts. 

Many other friends and family grieve Nancy’s death as everyone who met Nancy loved her dearly. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents Bud and Juanita Roberts, her sister Linda Hansen, and her grandson James Bartz (Jr).

Nancy was more than where she lived, what she did, and who she loved. Nancy actively LIVED LOVE. It can be illustrated in how she created art. She saw the beauty and potential in things that were broken, used, and what other people threw out. She loved people the same way–as they were, seeing the beauty and potential in each person who crossed her path. She did this in such a gracious and humble way–you could just “be” with Nancy, and not have to hide any of the ugly parts of yourself. She loved you anyway. People who rarely felt love, respect, or acceptance from others received kindness in Nancy’s presence. Those who were ignored or left out, Nancy championed. Nancy’s heart was softened by her faith in Christ, and as Jesus’s love changed her, so she extended that grace and love to everyone around her. Nancy showered people with Great Love because she emulated her Father in Heaven. Her path in life was a steady one, following Christ daily.

Most of us walk through life noticing the big events and life goals–our vacations, our occupations, big events like weddings. We often forget to notice the details and cherish the small things. Nancy knew love was in the details. She took almost daily walks on their property in Missouri, spending time in prayer and enjoying the wildflowers, critters (big and small), and sounds of nature. With her art, the details are what set her apart. Whether it was the perfectly spaced quilting stitches or the creative details that adorned her bags, gnomes, stockings, boxes, caterpillar puppets, or whatever else her hands fashioned that day. Some of Nancy's favorite verses were these, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin...But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6: 25-34

Nancy also navigated challenges in life with humor, grit, wisdom, and generosity. There were times when Nancy would say something so outrageously funny and unexpected, it made a stressful situation turn into a hilarious story later. Or, she would have a knack for saying just the right thing to someone grieving. Giving simple tips that carried us through hard days (if you’re upset about something or frustrated, just step away, cry for 10 minutes, then go back/show up and be strong for whatever you were facing). The way she put herself last, and acted like that was a natural way of living, helped us all to decide willfully to live the same way. Nancy led by the example she had in her Savior, Jesus.

Nancy lived a generous life that focused on the needs of others. She was a major supporter of two nonprofits that help children. In lieu of flowers, please consider showing your love for Nancy by championing these wonderful children through these nonprofits (donations are tax deductible for both nonprofits):

https://tapestryinternational.vpweb.com/ Tapestry International serves girls (educational support) and widows in India. Girls in India do not have the same access to education as boys, and need support in order to obtain education (and many are able to go to College with Tapestry’s support). They also provide clean water to villages that don’t have this basic necessity. “Desiring to be a useful thread in the tapestry that God is weaving for humanity.”

https://www.herospathpalliativecare.org/ Hero’s Path Palliative Care was created to honor Nancy’s grandson, James Jr (along with other children with serious illness). This nonprofit is serving children with medical complexity and their families through support groups, respite, and educational programs. They are in the process of fundraising to build a respite/hospice house for these children, and provide home-based medical care. “Supporting families on their path to quality of life.”

Memorial contributions can also be left in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Invitation to bid!

Invitation to bid for replacing the fire detection system at the Bates County Courthouse located at 1 N. Delaware Butler, MO 64730.

Remove the current fire detection system and install a UL rated system to bring the Courthouse up to today's code standards.

The bid should include all keypads, control panels, smoke detectors, pull stations, heat detectors, horn strobes and strobes as needed to meet fire code spacing requirements.

The Commission can accept or refuse all bids. Bids must be submitted prior to September 1, 2022 to the Bates County Commission at 103 W. Dakota Butler, MO 64730 c/o Marlene Wainscott, Bates County Clerk.

Obituary - James "Lew" Daugherty

James Lewis Daugherty, age 97, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab. Center in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton with visitation starting at 9:00 AM. 

Burial with military honors will follow in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the Clinton Elks Lodge-Building Fund and can be left in care of the funeral home.

James Lewis Daugherty was born on January 31, 1925 in Creighton, Missouri. He was the 4th child born to Margaret Alene Crawford Daugherty and James Daniel Daugherty. Lew left high school to join the United States Navy and he proudly served his country in World War II on the USS Colorado battleship. He was wounded while serving and was awarded a Purple Heart. 

After Discharge from the Navy, he lived in California for a short period of time and then returned home to Clinton, Missouri where he went to work at Unitog Manufacturing. It was during this time that he met and married Donna Bernard on March 22, 1952. After Unitog, Lew worked for a short time at Bernard’s Glass & Radiator and then at the Clinton Post Office, which is where he retired from.

He is survived by his wife, of 70 years, Donna, along with their two children, Mitch (Kim) Daugherty and Marla (Steve) Jones. Lew leaves behind three grandchildren, Kristi (Jason) Austin, Jason (Megan) Daugherty and Jordan Daugherty, along with 5 great grandchildren, Kenadie Austin, Keller, Maren, Cora and Sofia Daugherty.

Lew was a member of and past Exalted Ruler for Clinton Elks Lodge #1034, a member of VFW Post 1894 and American Legion Post 14. He was a lifelong blood donor for the American Red Cross.

When his grandkids were growing up and active in sports, Lew could be found at all their Little League and Babe Ruth baseball games cheering them on. 

After retirement, Lew’s daily routine included riding around town in his truck, with his boxer grand-dog Maddie hanging her head out his passenger window. Lew loved to garden and for years shared the fruits of his labor with his friends and family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Vehicle fire last night in Belton

On July 29th the Belton Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire in the area of South Scott and Ella Street.

The fire cause appears to have been accidental and the car was a total loss.

Obituary - Thelma L. Smith

Thelma L. Smith, age 83 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away July 25, 2022 at her home. 

Thelma is survived ay eight children, Kathy (Rick) Marquez, Connie (Gary) Boyles, Debbie (Richard) Smith, Larry (Debbie) Davidson, Gail Jagger, Twila (Robert) Holmes, Brenda Ross, Susie (Kirby) Davidson, one sister, Donna Robinson, one sister-in-law, Carol Breshears, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great great grandson.

Graveside services and family visitation will be held August 9, 2022 at the Heuser Funeral Home. 

Visitation will begin at 10:00 am until service time. Graveside service will follow at 11:00 am at the Green Lawn Cemetery in Rich Hill.

Full obituary for Thelma will be posted when its made available to us from the Heuser Funeral Home of Rich Hill.

Update: Crash on I-49 in Bates County seriously injures Belton teen

On July 28th around 4:57 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and Bates County EMS responded to a one vehicle rollover accident in the northbound lanes of I-49 near mile marker 123.8 north of Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 44 year old Loria M. Fones of Beebe, Arkansas attempted to make a lane change on uneven lanes, overcorrected and then traveled off the left side of the roadway, before returning to the road spinning out and striking the west guardrail before overturning.

Loria M. Fones sustained minor injuries and she will seek her own medical treatment at a later time.

The passenger in her vehicle a 13 year old female juvenile from Belton sustained serious injuries and was transported by Life Flight to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220401176

Parker's Party set for August 7th on the Butler Square

 

We appreciate you Norman!

BCMH is shining the Auxiliary Spotlight today on Norman Black. Norman volunteers three days a week for the hospital. 

A retired nurse, pastor and educator, Norman recently added published author to his list of accomplishments with his book, “A Merry Heart”, a compilation of clean, funny stories. 

If you’ve met Norm, you’ll know he has a gift for supplying an appropriate joke for every occasion. “A Merry Heart” is now available on a consignment basis in the Auxiliary Gift Shop. 

BCMH appreciates Norman, and all of our volunteers, for lending humanity and heart to the patient and employee experience at our hospital.

#volunteer #hospitalauxiliary

Obituary - Susan Jane Thornton

Susan Jane Thornton, 59, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at her home in rural Nevada, MO. Susan was born October 9, 1962, in Butler, MO to Lester and Carolyn (Gray) Thornton.

Susan grew up in Butler and Archie, MO and graduated high school in Savannah, MO. She received her bachelor’s degree at Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, MO and completed graduate studies at East Texas State University, earning her master’s degree.

She worked as an executive assistant for Elk Electric in Austin, TX, as librarian at the University of Texas, and most recently as Cottey College librarian. Susan lived on the farm where she could enjoy her love for animals.

Survivors include her siblings, Michael Thornton, Nevada; Shirley Garnett, Nevada; Mark Thornton (Joan), Plano, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews, which she affectionately referred to as “her niecews”. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mark Theriac; infant sister, Marilyn Jane Thornton; sister-in-law, Jenny Thornton; and brother-in-law, Jim Garnett.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Newton Burial Park, Nevada. Pastor Michelle Whitlock will officiate. Memorial contributions made be made to a charity of choice in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Traffic Alert: I-49 slowed due to accident near Rich Hill

Several Emergency Personnel is on scene of a motor vehicle accident north of Rich Hill in the northbound lanes of traffic near Mile Marker 123 on I-49 at this time.

Please find a alternate route around this area as traffic is backed up. 

We will update when more information is made available to us. 

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