Obituary - Elisabeth "Lis" McCoy

Funeral services for Elisabeth "Lis" McCoy will be 3 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2013 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Visitation will be prior to the services from 2 - 3 p.m. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Crossroads Hospice or Charity of Choice.

Elisabeth McCoy, age 84 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. She was born January 27, 1929 to Martin and Margeretha Schweitzer Eichenseer in Hohenburg, Germany.

Lis is survived by three sons, Gehard Eichenseer and wife Helga of Amberg, Germany, Wayne McCoy of Butler, Missouri and Mark McCoy and wife Amanda of Rich Hill, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Susanne, Brenna, Zachary, Caiti, Shannen, Hannah and Stephen. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifford McCoy; a daughter, Connie Marcel; and three brothers, Ludwig, Martin and Hans.

Dense Fog Advisory Effective For Bates County

The Dense fog advisory remains in effect from 3 am to 9 am CDT Wednesday... A dense fog advisory remains in effect from 3 am to 9 am CDT Wednesday. 

* Location... along the Kansas and Missouri border into northwest Missouri. 

* Visibilities... widespread visibilities near or below a quarter mile can be expected early Wednesday morning.

* Impacts... reduced visibility will cause hazardous driving conditions across the advisory area. Even in areas where the fog is not as widespread... patches of very dense fog may cause visibility to change quickly while traveling.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

A dense fog advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving... slow down... use your headlights... and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.



Courtesy of Bates County Missouri Office Of Emergency Services

Miami County Sheriff's Manhunt In Louisburg

The Miami County Sheriff’s Office have been tracking three men this afternoon after a Hillsdale Lake resident was left tied up and her home ransacked. The Trio left the woman bound  and fled the home. One suspect has been caught, the other two are still on foot . Officers are tracking them on U.S. Highway 69. 

A  Helicopter search  is going on in the area  and Patrol Men were lining the highway , locked and loaded as the search continues.  More information as it becomes available to the media. Please use caution in this area. If you have any information on this please contact the Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Department 913-294-4444.

Obituary - Irma Jean Kendrick

Irma Jean Kendrick, 70, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville. Services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Accident On I-49 Just North Of Butler

Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Butler Fire Department, Bates County EMS and Bates County Sheriff's Department is on scene of a 2 vehicle accident 1 mile North of Butler on I-49 around Mile Marker 133. Unknown if there is injuries and if so how bad. Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

Butler Bears Pancake Breakfast

August 17^th the Butler Bear Backers will host a fund raising Pancake Breakfast. Serving will begin at 7 am till the food is gone. The Pancake breakfast will be held at the old Deaton Thomas Football Field. Also remember that you will want to look for the Butler Bears Apparel Trailer at this year’s games. There are new arrivals for the 2013 Fall season. Apparel will include Butler Bears caps, Jewelry, Tee-Shirts, Sweat Shirts and more. These items will also be for sale year at the Outback Salon on Orange Street in Butler . The 2013 football season will kick off with the Jamboree to be held at the Adrian Athletic Complex on August 23^RD at 7 pm.

Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies Make Drug Arrest During Traffic Stop

A Nevada resident was arrested last night during a traffic stop in Nevada by Sheriff's deputies for possession with intent to distribute. The name of the subject has not been released pending the filing of formal charges. Bates County Live will up this story when more information becomes available.

Ozark Shores Rentals Back To School Backpack Give Away

Ozark Shores Rentals in Butler Missouri is having a back to school backpack giveaway. No purchase is necessary to win these prizes. The winner will be picked on August 10th at 3pm. Everyone Be sure to head out and check out our great inventory of wonderful merchandise and enter to win the giveaway drawing. Ozark Shores Rentals is located 1009 West Ft. Scott here in Butler. You need not be present to win!!