Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Obituary - Alpha Keirsey

Alpha Omega Keirsey, 91 of Butler, passed away January 10, 2012 at Heartland of Willow Lane in Butler.

Alpha was born September 8, 1920 near Aaron, Mo., in Bates County, daughter of Calvin Benton and Edna Ora Prickett. She was united in marriage to Marvin Alonzo Keirsey September 21, 1941. Alpa was a member of the First Baptist Church in Butler. Her family will always remember that she was devoted to and very supportive of her family. She was liked by all who knew her; and she will be missed by all.

Alpha was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marvin, and one brother, Carl Mott. She is survived by her son Wayne Keirsey and wife Deborah of Hume, Mo. She also leaves behind 3 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; and 16 step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, with Dr. Terry Davis officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening, 5-7 PM at the funeral home. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Alpha’s name to your choice of Kamp Keirsey, Heartland Hospice, or the American Cancer Society. Written messages and memories may be left for members of the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Butler Police Department activity report

Dec. 26 - Alarm at Sears; medical assist in the 300 block of E. Dakota; medical assist in the 1100 block of W. Mill; assault report taken in the 300 block of W. Chestnut; animal complaint in the 400 block of E. Dakota.

Dec. 27 - Alarm at high school; juvenile problem in the 300 block of W. Ohio; traffic control for funeral; trash problem at Water and Park; possible disturbance at Butler Auto Credit; alarm at Family Center.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Cold Thursday, slightly warmer for the weekend

Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 5 mph.


Obituary - Bill Cook

Mass of Christian Burial for Bill Cook will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, Missouri with Father Steve Cook officiating. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday evening followed by Rosary services at 7 p.m. all at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose, Missouri. Contributions to St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri.

William “Bill” Marcellus Cook, age 76 of Montrose, Missouri died Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. He was born July 11, 1935 to Stephen and Loretta Kaumans Cook in Montrose.

Bill is survived by his wife, Jeanette Ann Cook of Montrose, Missouri; one son, Richard “Rick” Cook and wife Martha of Appleton City, Missouri; two brothers, Robert Cook and wife Virginia of Clinton, Missouri and Ralph Cook of Independence, Missouri; two grandchildren, Daniel and Lindsey Cook; three sister-sin-law, Darles Cook, Alice Cook and Lavonne Singer; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Eugene and Cecil; one brother-in-law, Bill Singer; and a sister-in-law, Wilma Cook.

Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting set for this Thursday

Meeting Notice

The Bates County LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) will meet on January 12th, 2012 at 7:00 PM. This meeting will be held at the Butler Fire Department.

Meeting is open to the public.

Rich Hill PD weekly report


Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2011
01-02-2015
ANIMAL AT LARGE
 
01-03-2012
 
01-04-2012
SPEAK TO OFFICER
CARELESS & IMPRUDENT DRIVING
 
01-05-2012
SPEAK TO OFFICER
 
01-06-2012
 
01-07-2012
ALARM BURGLAR
AMBULANCE REQUEST
 
01-08-2012
CIVIL SITUATION

Bates County Sheriff's Department activity report


Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
January 2, 2012 to January 8, 2011
01-02-2015
TRAFFIC STOP- Deputies arrested a subject for possession of a paraphernalia methamphetamine on BB Hwy.
DEBRIS ON ROADWAY / SIDEWALK-Butler
DOMESTIC-Rich Hill Deputies responded to Rich Hill MO. in regards to a domestic in progress.
ANIMAL AT LARGE-Rich Hill
CHECK WELL BEING-Passaic
ANIMAL BITE-Butler Bates County deputies responded to an animal bite call in the rural Butler area.
MVA-Adrian
AGENCY ASSIST-Adrian
ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler
 

LaCygne woman injured near Butler this morning

Cynthia L. Frisbie, 51, of LaCygne Ks received minor injuries in a single car accident on 52 highway at county road SE7305 around 8 a.m. this morning. According to the MSHP report, Frisbie was traveling eastbound on 52 when she lost control of the 1999 Suburban she was driving while attempting to avoid another vehicle in the roadway.

After overturning multiple times, the vehicle came to a rest in a ditch. Frisbie was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The report indicates she was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

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