Chilly start to new year

New Years Day

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Clear. Lows around 15. West winds around 5 mph.

Happy New Year from Bates County Live

Here's to a safe, prosperous 2011 to all of our loyal readers... we'd like to say thank you and have a great new year!

Obituary - Kenny Gurley

Kenny Wayne Gurley, 40 of Kansas City, Mo., passed away December 29, 2010 at his home.

Kenny was born May 30, 1970 in Clinton, Mo., son of Donna Sue (Weatherman) and Kenneth Dean Gurley.  He attended Ballard grade school for a short time, and spent 10 years at Appleton City schools before moving back to the city.  Kenny was a proud construction contractor in the siding and gutter industry.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, and helping out with his father and grandfather on the family farm.  Kenny had a deep belief in his faith, and was an active church member throughout his life.  His family describes him as a loving and devoted father, son, and uncle.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold E. Gurley, Bill Weatherman,  Robert and Geraldine Bowlin, and Marion Wisdom.

He is survived by his children: Melanie, Colton, De`Nee, and Christian of the home; fiancee Shawn Orr; and unborn child, Sarah Kynnedy Gurley. He is also survived by his parents, Donna Sue (Stan) Lancaster, and Kenneth (Judy) Gurley; grandmother Fern Gurley; Evelyn (Harry) Purdy; siblings, Lanny Gurley, Tricia (Steve) Jarboe, Bryan Gurley, Jeramie Gurley, Christopher Gurley, and Quinton Setzer.  He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and many friends.

Visitation will be 11am-1pm Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, (660) 679-0009, with a funeral service at 1pm. Burial will follow at Radford Cemetery.  Memorial contributions in Kenny’s name are suggested to a fund for Kenny’s children.

Swearing in ceremony this morning at Courthouse

 At precisely 11 a.m. this morning the official swearing in of elected officials took place on the first floor of the Bates County Courthouse. First, County Clerk Marlene Wainscott took the oath (top picture) then took the helm to swear in Prosecuting Attorney Hugh C. Jenkins; Recorder of Deeds Lucille Mundey; Presiding Commissioner Donna L. Gregory; Associate Circuit Judge Debra Hopkins and Circuit Clerk Diana L. Rich.

Supercenter construction to begin soon

City Administrator Mark Arbuthnot confirmed that Walmart has officially applied for a construction permit for the new supercenter which will be located on this parcel of land located directly behind Taco Bell/Conoco on West 52 in Butler. According to information previously released, the supercenter will compare in size to the one currently in Lamar, Mo. The parcel is 15.5 acres and construction is expected to begin soon, as completion is slated for late 2011.

2010 goes out with a bang

And a boom. Early morning thunderstorms even produced some hail-  temps will slide into the 30's later today:

Rest of Today

Partly sunny. Breezy. Highs 48 to 54. Temperatures falling into the 30s in the afternoon. South winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows around 17. West winds 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

Circuit Court News

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 
DEC  27-31, 2010

Jaime N VanSlyke v. Zachary Scott Williams, Consent Full Order of Protection entered. 

Dawna M Jewell v Tara L Shores, Petition for Order of  Protection is dismissed by Petitioner. 

Dawna M Jewell v Andy Shores, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner. 

Jeraldine Simental v Andy Shores, Petition for Order of Protection hearing held, No evidence, case dismissed by Court. 

Kathleen M Brandtonies v Thomas E Brandtonies, Jr., Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Billy A Corriston v Lisa M Corriston, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Stephanie A Sutcliffe v Robert D Sutcliffe, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Ronnie W Plunkett v Mo DOR, Petition for Driver’s License Review filed. 

Doris Elaine McDaniel v Denis Lynn McDaniel, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Stewart Matthew Eidson v Latisha Rose Linder, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Linda R Lay v Troy L Ellzey, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 

Linda Kay Walton v Kenneth N Walton, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Dollar store robbery suspects in custody

Three suspects are behind bars in Newton County who are thought to be in connection with the robbery of the Adrian Dollar Store and subsequent arson at the home of Janet Smith on Dec. 13th. Gary Nations, 33; Don Nations, 38; and Lee Self, age unknown, are awaiting federal charges to be filed by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms.