2 Vehicle Accident On I-49

Bates County Sheriff along with Missouri State Highway Patrol are responding to a non injury minor 2 vehicle accident on I-49 at Passaic over pass. The accident is very minor and shouldn't cause any delays. Bates County Live will update if any new information becomes available.

UPDATED: Obituary - Ronnie James Faulkenberry

Ronald James Faulkenberry, 53 born April 8, 1960 in Harrisonville, Missouri son of John Tom, Melba Faulkenberry, and Linda Faulkenberry. He died September 2, 2013 at his home in Tightwad, Missouri surrounded by family.

Ronnie was employed by MoDot in January of 1979. He then was united in marriage to Lisa Gail Brisbin on August 17, 1979. They resided in East Lynne, Missouri where they had 3 children, Jeffrey Allen Faulkenberry, Kelly Dawn Faulkenberry, and Travis James Faulkenberry. They then moved to Tightwad in 1998. Ronnie retired from MoDot on September 30, 2011. Ronnie was very involved in the community by serving as a volunteer fire fighter/first responder at the Fire Department and President and Worship Leader of Souls Harbor Worship Center of Tightwad, Missouri. Ronnie was a gifted musician and singer and on January 13, 2000 Ronnie gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ and he loved to spread the gospel by singing and praising the Lord.

He is preceded in death by his mother Melba Faulkenberry, October 1975 and his father John Tom Faulkenberry, December 1996.

He is survived by his wife Lisa Gail Faulkenberry of the home. Mother Linda Lou Faulkenberry. Son Jeffrey Allen Faulkenberry and wife Natasha. Daughter Kelly Dawn Marriott and husband Josh, and Travis James (T.J.) Faulkenberry and wife Michelle. His beloved grandchildren, Leah Lou Faulkenberry, Jacob Tyler Faulkenberry, Suvanna Nicole Faulkenberry, Madysen Nicole Faulkenberry, Hunter Charles Marriott, Kimber Dawn Marriott, and Justice Lynn Faulkenberry.

Ronnie is also survived by his brothers Tommie Faulkenberry, Terry Faulkenberry, and Stephen Brisbin and his sisters Brenda Howard, Sandra Yelton, Nancy Hurtt, Linda Doreen Green, Stephanie Wolfe, Julia Morris as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many special friends.

"His heritage to his children was not words or possessions but an unspoken treasure. The treasure of his example as a man and a father."

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the Benson Center, Clinton, Missouri with a 2:00 P.M. graveside service following in Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 4, 2013 also at the Benson Center. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Ron Faulkenberry Memorial Fund C/O Hawthorn Bank and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.

Obituary - Joanne N. Schick

Joanne N. Schick, 80, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Obituary - Richard Eugene Coe

Memorial services for Richard E. Coe will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Brother Kevin Black officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 1 - 2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. In lieu of flowers contributions to family or American Lung Association.

Richard Eugene Coe, age 48 of Butler, Missouri died Monday September 2, 2013 at his home in rural Butler. He was born December 3, 1964 to Forrest Lee and Bonnie Jo Davidson Coe in Tacoma, Washington.

Richard is survived by his wife, Robin Coe of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Shelby and Amber Coe of Butler, Missouri; his mother, Bonnie Jo Coe of Trimble, Missouri; two brothers, Randy Coe and wife Becky of Kearney, Missouri and Rustin Coe and wife Amy of Kearney, Missouri; a sister, Reba Hensley and husband Mark of Kansas City, Missouri; one grandson, Elijah; one nephew; and six nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Forrest Lee Coe Jr.

Obituary - Christopher Steven Williams

Memorial services for Chris Williams will be 7 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2013 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 6 - 7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel.

Christopher Steven Williams, age 53 of Lebanon, Missouri died Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. He was born June 2, 1960 to Elmer Dean and Darlene Hanes Williams in Independence, Missouri.

Chris is survived by his wife, Tracy Williams of Lebanon, Missouri; three sons, Stephen Williams and wife Stephanie of Independence, Missouri, Chad Williams of Independence, Missouri and David Hensley and wife Dawn of Belfair, Washington; a daughter, Ashley Williams of Lebanon, Missouri; his father, Dean Williams and fiance` Rose of Blue Springs, Missouri; a brother Terry Rose and wife Vicky of Lee's Summit, Missouri; two sisters, Marcia Gulledge and husband Mike of Independence, Missouri and Deana Williams of Independence, Missouri; and three grandchildren, Caiden Hensley, Caitlyn Hensley and Ethan Williams. He was preceded in death by his mother, Darlene Williams.

Information From The Butler Fire Department

The Butler Fire Department along with the city of Butler will conduct a test of the outdoor warning sirens here in Butler tomorrow September 4th, 2013. The test will begin at 10:00 am.

Butler Police Department Press Release: Another Stolen Vehicle

The night of 09/02/13 a vehicle was stolen from 409 S Wells street in Butler.  Around 3:30am this morning the vehicle was recovered by Rich Hill Officer Jack Bearce.  

A male juvenile suspect, who was taken into custody, was located operating another stolen vehicle that was stolen out of Rich Hill.  This is the second vehicle stolen out of Butler in the past week.  Unsure if the two are connected in any way.  Both vehicles were unlocked and keys were left inside of the vehicles.

The Butler Police Department Chief of Police, Randy Beshore, wants to remind everyone to lock their vehicles and homes to aid in deterring criminal activity.

Streets Closed In Butler

The Butler Street Department will have Pine Street between Maple Street and Water Street closed today in Butler for repairs. Unknown how long the repairs will take. Please find a different route around this. Bates County Live will update when the street is open.