Obituary - Brenda Bradley

 Graveside services for Brenda Bradley will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Salem Cemetery in Foster, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to American Cancer Society

  Brenda Kay Bradley, age 49 of Hume, Missouri died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. She was born May 22, 1963 in Ft. Scott, Kansas.

  Brenda is survived by her husband, Charles Bradley of Hume, Missouri; two daughters, Crystal Bradley of Fulton, Kansas and Brittany Bradley of Hume, Missouri; two brothers, Larry Miner and wife Melinda of Altoona, Kansas and Gary Miner of Mexico; one sister, Sandy Cox and husband Jon of Fredonia, Kansas; and two grandchildren, Jesse and Blaze.

Winter Weather please use caution when traveling

Old man winter has arrived in Bates County. Snow is falling and temperatures are falling fast. There has been numerous reports of people sliding off the roadways. If you have to go out in this please be careful and allow extra time for you to arrive safely to your destination. Be smart and be safe and cautious to your surroundings.

Roll over accident 1-49 and East 52 highway South of Butler

  The Bates County EMS and Fire and Rescue is in route to a roll over accident 3 miles south of Butler in the South Bound lanes of I-49 around the 52 East exit please use caution when traveling in this area. We will post a full report when we receive more information.

Rich Hill woman has minor injuries after 1 vehicle crash

  A one vehicle accident Saturday afternoon south of Butler is still under investigation and charges are pending. Shelly Hogan 33 of Rich Hill Missouri received minor injuries when the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox she was driving traveled off the left side of the roadway into the median then traveled back onto South I-49 crossed the roadway and struck a ditch, propane tank and tree stump before coming to final rest. Hogan refused medical treatment at the scene and the vehicle was towed by Gilkey Tow of Rich Hill.

Bates County Court news 12-24/ 12-28

Nolan  R Siegismund v MO DOR, Petition for Trial DeNovo filed. 

Carolyn D Ghere v Martin L Ghere, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Kimberly Abney v Randall Abney, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Terri Sue Cooper v Edwin Vernon Cooper, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

St v. Shane R Kobel, I: Felony assault, II: Felony armed criminal action, II: Felony endangering welfare of child, IV: Felony endangering welfare of child, set for 1-22-13 

Jesse A McElwain v Jamie A McElwain, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Stephanie D Finley v Steven L Finley, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Stephanie A Gragg v Stephen C Gragg, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Melissa A McClain v Travis C McClain, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Betty Lemon v E.C. Lemon, Consent Full Order of Protection  entered. 

Obituary - Diana L. Diamond Watskey

Diana Lee Diamond Watskey, 48, Belton, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Church of Christ (Temple Lot), 200 South River Blvd., Independence, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in West Union Cemetery in Cleveland, Missouri.

RANDY PIKE RECEPTION

  BATES COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS MONDAY, DECEMBER 31^ST FROM 1:30 – 3:00PM IN THE LOBBY OF THE BATES COUNTY COURTHOUSE ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO THANK NORTHERN COMMISSIONER RANDY PIKE FOR HIS 12 YEARS OF SERVICE AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN JEFFERSON CITY AS HE TAKES ON HIS NEW OFFICE REPRESENTING BATES COUNTY IN THE MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INVITES THE PUBLIC TO A RECEPTION ON 

Obituary - Marvin Arthur Walker

Marvin Arthur Walker, 88, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at a later date. (creamation)