Stolen truck in Henry County

Stolen between 1800 and 1845 hours today from 11926 SW Hwy 52 a Ford F-350 club cab truck.

Maroon and Tan in color. License place 76H3ZX. No running boards, oversize stock tires.

Anyone with information please contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office.

Highlights from Cars & Guitars in Adrian

Fairly Nice Weather

There are many ways to describe the fairly pleasant weather expected across the area. Scattered showers linger through sunset. Temperatures remain in the low to mid 80s through the early part of the week.

Obituary - Regina Sewell

Regina Mae Sewell, age 75, Nevada, Mo., passed away on August 19th, 2022, at the Nathan Richard Health Care Center in Nevada, Mo. Regina was born August 5th, 1947 in Humansville, Mo, to William and Evelyn (Hembree) McDermott. She was united in marriage to Danny Thomas Sewell on September 5th, 1969 in Nevada and he preceded her in death on April 15th, 2017. Regina was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada high school class of 1965.

She worked at Arthurs Tax Service even before graduating high school, with evening hours spent working at the Nevada Fox Theater. She also worked as a book keeper at the Nevada Daily Mail from 1965 to 1966. She then moved to Tucson, Arizona and worked as a book keeper at an electric company. In 1967 she moved back to Nevada and returned to her book keeper position at the Nevada Daily Mail. After marrying her husband, Danny Sewell, they moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1969. A book keeper position was held at a title and trust company there.

She continued clerical positions most of her adult life including motel front desks, convenience stores, newspaper offices and the vernon county water district until her retirement in January 2020 due to a sudden stroke. Regina enjoyed playing cards like Pitch with family and friends as well as visiting casinos. Survivors include her daughter, Tracy Sewell, of Nevada., Three sisters: Eleanor Willson (Gilbert), Walker, Mo., Pat Olson (William), Plymouth, Wisconsin., and Betsey Medearis (Lloyd), Sahaurita, Arizona., as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Travis Lee Sewell.

Butler Youth Center will be reopening this Fall

I am very excited to announce that the Butler Youth Center will be reopening this Fall. The second Tuesday in September 13, 2022 will be our opening date. The schedule will be the same as last time, Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 5:30pm. 

We have been closed for two years due to the Covid-19 worries. For those not familiar with the Butler Youth Center, it is an after school program for Butler children kindergarten and up.

We also have a great representation from the home school community. We provide a meal, crafts, tutoring, basic hygiene supplies, and anything else the particular child might need. 

The Youth Center is sponsored by the Bates County Youth Advocacy Council and is entirely run by donations.

The Youth Center has at least 4-5 adult volunteers, as well as employing "graduates" of the Youth Center. These guys and gals are certainly not going to get rich working here, but do learn the basic employee responsibilities, such as showing up on time and showing up as scheduled.

Once again the Community and School have humbled me by stepping up in providing meals, donations, offers to help etc. 

So, if you see me coming in the front door you might want to go out the back door as I'm probably going to be asking for something for our "kids"! YEA!!!!!! 

- Kelly Rugg Stark

Looking for something to do this morning?

This Saturday, August 20th, at 10:30 am at the Bates County Museum Robertson Hall for an excellent presentation about the most infamous Civil War raid in our region. Author Chris Edwards will share his most recent findings.

A free will donation lunch will follow.

Obituary - Jack Stout

Jack Stout, age 56 of Rich Hill, MO passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home. 

Funeral services are pending and will be announced by the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel of Butler.

A complete obituary will be posted when its made available to us. 

Nevada woman injured in St. Clair County crash

On August 19th around 10:28 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle crash on Missouri 82 Highway around 4 miles west of Osceola.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2021 Nissan Murano driven by 34 year old Christina M. Perez of Nevada, Missouri was eastbound when the vehicle ran off the roadway and struck several trees.

Christina M. Perez was transported from the scene to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton for treatment of moderate injuries.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220443444

Obituary - Donald “Double T” Eugene King

Donald “Double T” Eugene King, 85, retired Beech Aircraft employee, passed from this life into the Lord’s care, on Monday, August 15, 2022, with Janice, his wife of 49 years, by his side.

Donald was born and raised in Rich Hill, Missouri and relocated to Wichita in the late 1950’s. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, David and Veldo King and by a daughter, Diana Jean King, sister Betty Gilkey and brother William King.

He is survived by his wife Janice “Gracie” and their children, Donna (Cleveland) Beverage of Wichita, David (Chandra) King of Midwest City, OK, Loren “Jimmy” (Johna) King of Carl Junction, MO, Dana (Alvin) Hess of Wichita and Amy (Dave) King-Brandt of Wichita. Don was blessed to have 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Double T was one in a million with a sense of humor that was infectious and was the life of the party. His kids and grandkids all looked forward to having him call and sing Happy Birthday to them in his own “unique style.” His great loves were his wife and family, his Boxer dog Jesse and old-time country music.

He was a CB/Ham radio operator for over 50 years. This passion led to many friendships both near and far. KB0MOE has forever gone “Silent Key.” Donald had a strong faith and loved the Lord. He was a man of character, a faithful son, husband, dad, father-in-law, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle and friend.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 12, 2022, at Hope Community Church, 1831 E. 21st Street, Andover, KS 67002. In lieu of flowers the family has established a memorial with:

The Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside Street, Wichita, KS 67219

Overnight ramp closures at southbound I-49, Route 58 and 171st scheduled for Aug. 22 and 23

Overnight ramp closures at southbound I-49, Route 58 and 171st scheduled for Aug. 22 and 23

CASS COUNTY – MoDOT will close the ramp from southbound I-49 to Missouri Highway 58 and 171st St. from 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22 until 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. Crews will close the on-ramp from Route 58 and 171st St. to southbound I-49 from 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 to 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24.

These will be full ramp closures.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties.

Obituary - Michael Robert Koder

Michael Robert Koder, age 58, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083 on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Michael will then be laid to rest at Raymore Cemetery.

Michael was born in Kansas City, Missouri at Baptist Memorial Hospital on July 12, 1964, to Jack and Alice Koder. After graduating high school, Michael continued his education and received his Bachelor of Arts at West Central Missouri in education. In the winter of 1989, Michael was married to his wife, Lisa (Stone) on January 7th. Their union was blessed with three daughters. Michael has spent his career as a special education teacher and Elementary Teacher in the Kansas City area, more currently teaching in the Raytown School district. Michael was a man of faith, baptized on 07/04/1980 by Rex Shaw at Missouri State Camp. He attends faithfully at Countryside Bible Church in Peculiar. In life he loved collecting The Peanuts memorabilia, acting with puppets, riding roller coasters, and loved spending time with his granddaughter.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Koder; as well as his mother and father-in-law, Sherry and Mike Stone.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of thirty-three years, Lisa Koder; father, Jack Koder; three daughters, Elizabeth, Erin, and Allison Koder; two brothers, Lester Koder (Annette) and William Koder; brother-in-law, Jeff Stone-Upton (Tom); sister, Erica Harris (Michael); granddaughter, Mya Fitch; niece and nephews Aeiranna and Sean Harris, AJ Stone; and many cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Countryside Bible Church, 21705 State Hwy J, Peculiar, Missouri 64078

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Ronald S. Lamphear

Ronald S. Lamphear, 86, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at his home. 

Memorial services will be on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Archie United Methodist Church in Archie, Missouri, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to Archie United Methodist Church or St. Croix Hospice.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

The platting of Papinville

 

Papinville has had many spellings such as: Papinsville, Pappinville and now the correct way Papinville. Early letters came to Papinville with this spelling. For years the sign on highways B and N were wrong. The Papinville Association got the right spelling on the signs, plus put on the Missouri map in the early 1990’s.

Papinville streets were laid out very wide to what they are today. Main Street and Market Street were 85 feet wide running east and west. Green Street, which is to the north of Main, and Swan Street which is to the south of Market Street, were 65 feet wide. Water, Middle, Court and Prairie Streets ran north and south. They were 60 feet wide. On the west side of Water Street was Government Boat Landing ,running along the east side of the Marais des Cygnes River. There were alley-ways in the middle of each block that were 20 feet wide. Each block had 8 lots.

As Papinville grew a second addition was added. The land was given to the town by Andrew Jackson in June 1868. This was after the Civil War and people were moving back after everything in Papinville was burnt due to Order 11. There were  six blocks added. The north and south streets names were Finley, Jackson and Lane each 60 feet wide. The east -west streets were continued as Green, Main and Market ending on Lane to the east end of Papinville. Today Papinville streets are 

much narrower than what they were in the 1840’s.

The oldest plat we have found on Papinville was 1889. When the town was platted a cemetery and school properties were designated. The one room school is still standing on the museum property with the original furnishings. The only changes on the town roads has been the new bridge which was built on the Government River Boat Landing at the west end of Main Street in 1996. The old wooden bridge was deeded over to the Papinville Historical and Cemetery Association the same year. The old bridge was put on the Missouri Historical Register by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources on October 22, 2022. The old bridge was turned into a walking bridge.

Next week the story will be on the businesses of Papinville. You will be surprised as to how big Papinville was, as to what it is today. Hope you are enjoying the stories and that you will come out to our 175th celebration on September 24 th. Plans are still being made and we will be up dating the events as they happen. If you would like to help us in any way please call one of these numbers 417-395-4288 0r 417-395-2594. - Submitted by Phyllis Stewart (Activity Director) Information sources :  Papinville History 1987 (Beverly Sullins and Phyllis Stewart)

The Museum Minute: Free campsite pays off

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 Peggy Buhr, Curator (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of August 17

1885 2 large barns, a mill, and 2,000 bushels of grain, belonging to David Getbul in Spruce township, are consumed by fire. $8,000 insurance.

1899 Foster is now connected to the Butler telephone line.

1933 The new Walker building is completed, middle of the North side of the Butler square. The A&P Grocery is installing fixtures and coolers.

1937 Butler’s free tourist camp grounds are proving very popular to those passing through on the Jefferson Highway. The past 3 days there have been six autos filled with tourists each night.

1941 The First Baptist Church of Butler celebrates the 75th anniversary of the church with special services morning and evening.

1958 A large crowd of over 170 attend the Amoret picnic at the grade school building, in Amoret.

1972 The new American Field Service exchange student A. Shukoor Arefi arrives in Butler.He is from Kabul, Afghanistan. He will be in the Butler senior class and living with the Bill Noe Family.

1972 Jim Peters writes ‘Settin’ the Hook With Jim’ fishing column in the Bates County news-Headliner newspaper.

1977 The 81st Bates Co Old Settlers Association annual reunion is held on the stage of the Butler City Hall. Warren Hunt, President.

1977 Mrs Mary Wilson, of Butler, is notified that one of her poems has been selected  for publication by the National Society of Published Poets.

1993 The Thorco plant in Butler is expanding by 60,000 square feet and the addition should be done by Oct 1st. Plant manager Steve Arnold says 15 to 20 additional workers will be needed.

2000 The ongoing recall move against Butler Mayor Joe Fuller has now been stopped, as his attorney, Thomas Rynard, files a petition and application for a restraining order.

What's Up by LeRoy Cook

 

After 54 years of guarding the north driveway of Butler airport, the Consultechs (ne Brooks Machine & Tooling) building is no more; only the concrete pad remains. In a matter of a few days, the landmark structure was disassembled and hauled away. The space will be useful for badly-needed public parking, since the south entrance has been designated a no-parking zone.

Visitors to the Butler Memorial ramp last week included a Piper Warrior, a Robinson R-44 helicopter, a Cessna Skylane and a Van’s RV-4 homebuilt. An Army Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter was over from Whiteman AFB, Dr. Ed Christophersen was in from New Century in his Piper Archer, Pat Svoboda was over from the farm in his Piper  J-3  and Jay McClintock was down from Harrisonville with his Piper Tomahawk. Local aviators taking wing were Jim Ferguson in his Cessna Skylane, Lane Anderson in his Darter Commander, Christian Tucker in the Cessna Skyhawk and myself, over to Clinton in a Cessna 150.

In the coming-events list, on Saturday, August 27, Judy Fritts Reynolds is hosting her famous omelet breakfast at the Turkey Mountain airport (MO00) at Shell Knob, serving from 8 until noon. On September 3 & 4, the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels precision jet team will be part of the Kansas City Airshow, held at New Century airport near Gardner, KS. And on September 10 there will be a Veterans Airshow at Camdenton airport, from 8 to 3:30. Don’t figure on flying in to see it; the airport is closed for the occasion, so it’s strictly a drive-in airshow.

After three years, the National Transportation Safety Board has finally released its final report on the 2019 crash of a Cessna 425 twin turboprop  on the Jim Robinson farm south of Adrian. It’s filled with exhaustive trivial details, but the Probable Cause seems to be “loss of control, failure to maintain flying speed” by the deceased 80-year old pilot, who was en route from Florida to Olathe, KS when he reported engine trouble. Fortunately, the only other casualty was the staircase on the grain bin.

We talked last week about “big iron” jets squeezing in and out of Butler airport. Actually, the biggest plane we’ve had here was Red Owl Food Stores’ Douglas DC-3, along about 1963, parked on the then-grass apron with its 95-foot wingspan. The old Gooney Bird had no problem with our 2600-foot runway. A few years earlier, I was a Civil Air Patrol cadet being flown home from a Texas summer camp in an Air Force C-47 transport (DC-3). When I was chatting with the pilots before landing at Richards-Gebaur AF B in Grandview, I was asked where I was from. When I said “Butler” the commander snorted “why didn’t we just drop you off there, it was right on the way.” A half-mile of grass was plenty for the old Doug, as long as there was room to turn around.

Reader Rodney Rom’s response to last week’s question about the Wright Brother’s sister, Katherine, was right to the point, because Dayton was in his old stomping grounds, and he was well acquainted with the Wright family history. For next time, we want to know the price of the newest military version of the AirTractor 802U turbine agplane, just announced last week. Send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com.

Bates County Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses

Christiansen, Harold Deverne Trust 03-12-1999 to Christiansen, Marcia Ann Trust 03-12-1999 Str 11-42-31+

Joy’s Majestic Paradise, Inc. to Hohne Trust 12-12-2019 Str 18-39-33

Fischer, Darrell to Fischer, Travis J. Str 16-40-31 //Sw

Irwin, Everett O to Irwin, Everett O Bl 3 Messenger Addn

Grechus, Penny Kaye to Cooper, Harry A. Str 23-40-29 //Sw

Smith, Julie Marie to Cooper, Harry A. Str 23-40-29 //Sw

Cooper, George Elwin Jr. to Cooper, Harry A. Str 23-40-29 //Sw

Mcclaughry, Bart A to Mcclaughry, Bart A Str 13-38-33 //Ne

Nicholas, Lance to Ducharme, Ned Phillip Lt 6 Bl 19 Littles Addn+

Cook, Marcia to Cook, Daniel Str 26-40-31+

Berry, Robert Briar to Keating, Kennady L Lt 8 Bl 3 Mccoy’s Addn, Resurvey & Resubdiv+

Tiona Trucking Line, Llc to Tiona, Florilla Revocable Trust 12-27-1995 Lt 11 Bl 2 Gilbert Heights+

Hall, Gary M to Jackson, Micheal L Lt 8 Bl 16 Rockville, Original Town Of+

Arc’m, Inc to Hamersley, Tracy Bl 2 Wyatt’s First Addn

Santos, Henrique Padovan to Belo, Kyle Lt 1 Bl 1 Peck’s Addn+

Paxton, Dorothy Marie to Toothman, Adam Str 15-39-31 //Ne

Mager, Douglas Leroy to Stump, Charles G. Lt 2 Bl 11 Butler, Original Town Of

Heckadon, Stacy to Wise, Ian Str 16-40-32 //Ne

Dixon, Katherine A to Dixon, Brian James & Katherine Trust 07-25-2022 Lt 172 Town Company’s First Addn

Me Grant Rentals Llc to Dodd, Cathylene Lt 4 Bl 11 West Side Addn

Rhinehart, Heath (Trustee) to Golladay Investment Company, Llc Str 21-40-31 //Ne

Dyer, Clifford D. to Luther, Casey David Str 25-42-33 //Sw

B highway bridges slated to be closed for up to a year

According to a document obtained from contractor Phillips Hardy via the Bates County Commissioners Office, two bridge replacements along route B east of Rich Hill will commence October 28th of this year with overall construction time to span until October 22, 2023. 

The bridges, located about 2 and 3 miles east of town, span over the Marais des Cygnes river and the Bates County Drainage Ditch. Several concerns have come into play with the announcement and the primary being how will school buses navigate around. 

There is also a question regarding the closure of both bridges at the same time, as the contractor will have to have equipment access to the area between the two bridges which may require a temporary easement or make other arrangements to complete the work.

Currently Phillips Hardy is in the process of replacing the Route BB bridge over the South Deepwater Branch southeast of Butler which began August 1st. Completion date for that project is October 23rd of this year.

Bates County Courthouse getting much needed makeover

 

Work began last week on the Bates County Courthouse in an effort to preserve one of our finest landmarks- which includes power washing to be followed by the tedious task of tuck pointing the entire structure.

Following the completion of this work, drainage issues have been temporarily corrected but will need to be made permanent by eventually moving sidewalks outward which will provide a ‘green space’ between them and the structure. 

Mid America Live will provide updates as work progresses on the project.

Football Jamboree tonight in Archie at 7pm

It's FRIDAY. You all know what that means!

Archie is hosting the Jamboree tonight beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Sports Complex!

Archie and Appleton City will be on the West sideline. Rich Hill and Osceola will be on the East sideline.

Schedule as follows:
Quarter 1 South
Archie/Rich Hill

Quarter 1 North
Appleton City/Osceola

Quarter 2 South
Archie/Osceola

Quarter 2 North
Appleton City/Rich Hill

Quarter 3 South
Rich Hill/Osceola

Quarter 3 North
Archie/Appleton City

Friday afternoon/evening storms

There are a few showers and isolated thunderstorms out there already this morning however, these will not be severe. 

This afternoon through this evening (3PM-8PM) scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop and a few of these may be strong to severe. 

The main threats will be for hail up to the size of a quarter and wind gusts to 50 to 60 mph.

Obituary - Margaret Lucille Leatherman

Margaret Lucille Leatherman, age 91, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, and more recently of Joplin, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at the Communities of Wildwood in Joplin. She was born October 25, 1930, in Deerfield, Missouri, the daughter of Norman Louis Pettibon and Lucille Pilcher Pettibon.

Margaret graduated from the Nevada High School and the Ft. Scott Junior College. She went on to receive a teaching certificate from Pittsburg State Teachers College. Prior to her marriage, Margaret taught at both the Mapleton, Kansas grade school and the Lath Branch School east of Ft. Scott.

Margaret married Donald Leatherman on May 11, 1952, in rural Deerfield, Missouri. Together, they owned and operated their own farm for many years. After her children were grown, she worked for a time at Master Printers and for Sears in Ft. Scott. Margaret was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and tending her flowers. She was a longtime member of the First Southern Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was active with the Awana program.

Survivors include three sons, Tom Leatherman (Connie) of Deerfield, Missouri, Steve Leatherman (Debbie) of Joplin, Missouri and Mark Leatherman (Leanne) of Ft. Scott, Kansas, ten grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a son-in-law, David Cannon of Louisburg, Kansas and a sister, Norma Yoos, also of Joplin. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Don, on January 7, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Beth Cannon and her sister, Beverly Davis.

Pastor Clarence Newman will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 22nd at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Clarksburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 P.M. Sunday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the First Southern Baptist Church or to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Death Investigation after female dies in Lamar

On 08/18/22 at 02:55am officers of the Lamar Police Department were dispatched to an address in the 1100 block of Allen St for an adult female possibly not breathing.

Upon arrival first responders began life saving measures and the female was transported to Cox Barton County by Barton County Ambulance where she later died. The deceased has been identified as Beatrys Adriana Moreno Martinez, age 35, of Thousand Palms California.

The next of kin have been notified. An autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow in Springfield. The investigation is currently on going.

The Lamar Police Department is actively working the investigation and we ask that if you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Lamar Police Department at 417-682-3546

K-68 resurfacing project to start in Miami County

K-68 resurfacing project to start in Miami County

Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) expects to start a resurfacing project on K-68 from U.S. 69 east to the Kansas-Missouri state line. Activity includes a 1½-inch mill and asphalt overlay. The contractor will begin work at the state line and continue west through the city of Louisburg.

Flaggers and a pilot car will direct one-lane traffic through the work zone on the two-lane section of K-68; expect delays of 15 minutes or less. Traffic will be carried through construction with intermittent lane closures inside the Louisburg city limits. 

Weather permitting, the project should be finished by mid-October.
More information is available on the City's website: https://bit.ly/3wdV00M

Obituary - Francis “Duane” Ketron

Duane Ketron, age 67, passed away on August 16, 2022 at Medicalodge of Fort Scott after suffering from a long illness. He was born February 19, 1955 in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Arthur Hursh Ketron and Mary Louise Clark Ketron. 

Duane graduated from Fort Scott High School and worked at Peerless in Fort Scott for many years. He still owned his first car, a 1959 Ford Fairlane 2-door sedan named “Old Betsy”, that he dreamed of restoring. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a winning smile with those he encountered. In addition, he was an avid Royals fan and loved dogs and cats.

Survivors include two sisters – Kathee Light of Hoxie, AR and Carolyn Strauch of Neosho, MO; four nieces – Kamela Light of Hoxie, AR; Shawnta (spouse Randal) Whited of Walnut Ridge, AR; Caroline Green (spouse Steve) of Topeka, KS; and Julia (spouse Gabriel) Carroll of Springfield, MO; eight great-nieces/nephews – Harley Light, Chance Phillips, Memory Light, Hannah (spouse Brandon) Dawson, Weston Whited, Ethan Whited, Zackary Green, and Bradley Green; one great-great-niece – Londyn Light. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Hursh and Mary Louise Ketron, his younger brother, David Arthur Ketron, brother-in-law Ronnie “Frog” Light, and niece Kristy Light.

Visitation with the family and friends will be Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 10:30 am in the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 am with interment at Memory Gardens after the Memorial Service. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, love, and acts of caring for our brother and uncle Duane. We also want to thank the Cheney Witt staff for all their assistance and caring service. Please join us in celebrating and remembering his life.

Lost African Spurred Tortoise in Cass County

Lost African Spurred Tortoise in Cass County ! 

Today August 18th Missouri State Highway Patrol Cpl Kelly Hoover located a large Tortoise on State Route J between Raymore & Peculiar in Cass County. It appears to be a lost “pet” & we need your help locating the owner. 

Meanwhile, the Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center is caring for Mr. Turtle until the owner is found.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the MSHP! 

Obituary - Terry Lee Thornton

Terry Lee Thornton, age 65, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in the comfort of his home.

Terry was born July 13, 1957 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of Thomas Frank Thornton Sr and Edith Mae Landy-Boone Thornton. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1975 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring as an E-6 Tech Sergeant. He served duty assignments across the world including: Alaska, Arizona, Alabama, California, England, Oman and his final assignment at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, CA. Following his military retirement, he later built a career working for the State of California as a Computer Programmer for the Department of Health Services, where he retired in 2016.

Terry was a deeply devoted family man who cherished spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was a loyal and enthusiastic Washington Redskins fan, those who know him understand the affinity he had for the team. He also enjoyed fishing, puzzles, board games, listening to music, dancing, playing dominoes, and spending time with his children, grandchildren and beloved cats, Oliver, Kitty, Lola and Kayla. He was passionate about coaching and mentoring children and young adults. He was a pillar of his community in Yuba City, CA and Raymore, MO where he was heavily involved in the Parks and Recreation department in volunteer and supervisory roles. He coached hundreds of young children over the years including his own daughters. He made an impact each day by helping students and young adults to understand responsibility and empowered them to make their own decisions. He was fiercely loving, incredibly stylish, competitive and had a huge, caring heart. To know Terry, was to know the joyous and loving man that he was, there was never a stranger he couldn’t convert to a friend. He had an infectious laugh and sought to maintain connections with those he loved near and far.

On September 26, 2011, he married his loving wife, Anna Baumann, in Yuba City, California, together they blended their families and shared love for their six children and 10 grandchildren. Shortly following his retirement from the State of California, he and Anna moved to Raymore, MO to enjoy their retirement together. They shared a deep love for one another and enjoyed volunteering together at the Heart and Hand thrift store in Raymore, MO.

Terry is survived by his wife, Anna Thornton; his children Terry Gambrell of Greenville, South Carolina, Nicole R Roberson of Washington DC, Angelica Vega-Foley (Brendon) of Phoenix, Arizona and Alaina Miller (Nick) of Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin; his step-daughters Amanda Middlemas (RJ) of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Shannon Jorgensen (Tyler) of Castlerock, Colorado; his siblings, Pastor Wilbert Nicholson (Brenda), of Greenville, NC, Pastor Thomasine Wortham (Hubert) of Flushing, Michigan, Toni Wright (Linwood) of Norfolk, Virginia, and Jenelda Scott (Marcus) of Portsmouth, Virginia; his cousin Willia Allen (Floyd) of King George, Virginia, 10 grandchildren, and his many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and the friends who became his family.

He was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Frank Thornton (Yvonne, deceased) and his parents, Thomas Frank Thornton and Edith Mae Landy-Boone.

A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM, with a service to follow at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Fellowship Church in Raymore, MO.

A reception will be held at Fellowship Church immediately following the services.

Terry will be laid down in his final resting place at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, VA, with military honors on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Raymore Parks & Recreation Department or Yuba City Parks & Recreation Department.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

News from the Bates County Memorial Hospital

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) has submitted applications to Bates County Commissioners requesting funding through the federal government’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for replacement of two aging ambulance units, and reimbursement for revamping the hospital’s central registration area to enhance infection prevention measures. 

BCMH seeks this funding in response to COVID-19, a disease that continues to pose a threat to Americans’ health. These funds would be used to prevent and mitigate COVID-19 to the general public:

A request for $600,000 for the replacement of two aging ambulances with an estimated cost of $300,000 per unit. (In 2021, BCMH replaced a 2010 model ambulance with approximately 300,000 miles; the new Unit 1 ambulance was purchased for approximately $265,000.) BCMH provides 911 ambulance services for Bates County residents without any subsidies, and currently operates four ambulances to meet the needs of the county. Due to the significant cost of an ambulance, the replacement program for these vehicles is staggered. Two of the hospital’s ambulances will need to be replaced soon. The need for replacement has been expedited due to the increased mileage related to transfers going further out when hospitals in Kansas City were full due to the pandemic. The investment in these vehicles is important and truly benefits all residents of the county.

A request for $146,883 for reimbursement for revamping the hospital’s central registration to address infection control guidelines, a project completed in 2021. This project was developed with private, individual glass registration offices with physical barriers, accomplishing social distancing and privacy for patients and staff. BCMH would not have allocated or expended funds toward this project had it not been necessary to address the infectious nature of the COVID-19 virus.

Both requests made by BCMH fall under eligible use for ARPA funding, and “ambulances” are specifically listed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under “Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF): Overview of the Final Rule”, page 14, a part of the American Rescue Plan.

Obituary - Wanda Marie Nash

Wanda Marie Nash passed away Monday, August 15, 2022. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 2, 1962 the daughter of George and Mary Major Nash.

She graduated from Prairie View High School. Marie worked for many years in the food service department at Swan Manor Nursing Home in La Cygne. She was an avid reader, and talented painter and crafter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Terry Nash, and a sister, Denise Nash. Marie is survived by four brothers, Jeremy, Keith, David and Jackie Nash, four sisters, Brenda Nash, Alice Warren, Kathy Querry, and Amanda Nash, nieces nephews extended family and friends.

Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the family to defray expenses or to the Ronald McDonald House. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - James “Jim” Allen Davis

James “Jim” Allen Davis, 63 of Nevada, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at his residence in Nevada, Missouri. Cremation, with a memorial visitation Sunday, August 21, 2022 beginning 1:30 pm at the First Christian Church, 204 S Washington St. Nevada, Missouri. 

Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

James Allen Davis, “Jim” was born June 28, 1959 in Liverpool, Ohio to Paul Davis. He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a general carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his wife Cathy Lynn Morris Davis (May 25, 2012), daughter Summer Dawn Davis (June 26, 2013).

Survivors include daughter Amber Shelton (Travis) of Shoshoni, WY, grandchildren Sierra Albertson, Tessa Davis, Quinton Shorter, Leta Shelton, Cathryn Shelton, Airaleas Melton, Keneda Melton, Braxton Melton, wife Judith Wisdom Davis, grandchildren Angel and Luke Antleg, and step-son Henry Wisdom.

Nevada Police make arrest after concerned citizen reports suspicious activity

On August 17, 2022 at approximately 3:02 p.m., Nevada Police were dispatched to the area of the 500 block of W. South Street in regards to a concerned citizen reporting suspicious activity. It was reported a younger female was interacting with an adult male and displaying unusual behavior that led the citizen to notify law enforcement.

Upon arrival, officers were able to locate the two subjects in question. Upon further investigation it was discovered the female was a juvenile. Officer’s uncovered evidence at the scene that led to the arrest of the male subject for illegal sexual contact with the
juvenile.

Nevada Police took the male subject into custody and transported him to the Vernon County Jail for holding. The investigation remains ongoing. The suspect has been identified as follows:

Uriyah A. Trelearan, age 31 of Nevada, MO.

On August 18, 2022, the following charges were filed against Uriyah A. Trelearan through the Vernon County Associate Court:

One (1) Count of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree - Class C Felony
One (1) Count of Child Molestation 4th Degree - Class E Felony

Mr. Trelearan is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $150,000 cash only bond. Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

To report criminal activities call 911, contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-5100 or use the Nevada Police Department’s Tip Hotline (417) 667-8477. Any and all information can be kept confidential if requested.

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.

One injured in early morning rollover accident near Passaic

On August 18th around 5:15 a.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 on I-49 at the 137.6 mile marker near Passaic.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2006 Ford Ranger driven by 49 year old Guillermo Jacobo-Gallegas of Olathe, Kansas was traveling south when the vehicle experienced a mechanical failure. The vehicle travelled off the right side of the roadway, crossed the grass median and outer road, and overturned.

Mr. Jacobo-Gallegas was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220439572

We will miss you Peggy!

To my family & friends.... I will be retiring from the Bates County Museum in early November. Here is the front page of the newsletter that was sent out today. 

I'm still around for a while but thought I'd let you read for yourself rather than hearing the news in bits and pieces.

Love & Blessings to you all~ Peggy Buhr 

Adrian City wide Clean -Up

 

Kansas Man Indicted for Fentanyl Trafficking

Arrested After Motorcycle Chase Across State Lines

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Pittsburg, Kansas, man who led Kansas authorities on a motorcycle chase before being apprehended in Missouri has been indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing fentanyl to distribute.

Justin T. Lapping, 47, was charged in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield on Tuesday, Aug. 16, with one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute.

A Crawford County, Kan., sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop Lapping on Aug. 9, 2022, but he fled on his motorcycle. Soon after entering Barton County, Mo., on Highway 160, Lapping abandoned his motorcycle and fled on foot from law enforcement officers. Officers deployed tasers and Lapping was taken into custody. He was allegedly carrying a Ziploc baggie that contained approximately 202 grams of cocaine and fentanyl.

According to the indictment, Lapping has a prior serious drug felony conviction in Taney County, Mo., which would qualify for a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison without parole.

The charge contained in this indictment is simply an accusation, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charge must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica R. Eatmon. It was investigated by the FBI, the Barton County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department, and the Crawford County, Kan., Sheriff’s Department.

Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force

This case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.