Obituary - Robert "Bob" Swain

 

Robert "Bob" Swain

Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Swain will be Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Pitman Funeral Home under the direction of the Pitman Funeral Home, Wentzville, Missouri. (Pitman Funeral Home website).  Visitation will be prior to the services from 2 - 4 p.m at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Shiloh Methodist Church in Foristell, The Outpost Church of St. Charles or Hospice West in care of Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Wentzville, MO 63385.

Robert William Swain passed away on June 17, 2014 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Alma Swain nee Dukes of Foristell, Missouri; He is survived by his son, Bob (Diann) Swain of Winfield, MO; two daughters: Carmen (Mark) Slivinski of St. Peters, MO and Camille (Rick) Hayden of Lebanon, IL; brother, Don (Darla) Swain of Kansas City, MO; sister, Margaret McLaughlin of Butler, MO; seven grandchildren: Bobby, Jackie, Jessica, Brooke, Alan, Ricky and Autumn; one great-grandchild, Jameson and two on the way. 

He is preceded in death by his parents: Philip and Doris Swain nee Taylor and sister, Rose Herchen. Mr. Swain was an active volunteer with the Wright City School District and the Museum of Transportation. He played basketball in high school and on a recreational team. He enjoyed bluegrass jam sessions, traveling, golf, reading and working on radios. Bob also enjoyed spending time outdoors and with his family. Bob and Alma were married on September 22, 1962, they were married 51 years. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Obituary - Olive Elizabeth “Betse” Westhoff-Derrington‏

Graveside memorial services for Betse Derrington will be 2:00 PM Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Sharon Cemetery near Drexel, Missouri with Rev. Marc Magna officiating. Visitation will be prior to services, from 1:00 until departure for cemetery at Mullinax Funeral Home – Drexel Chapel, Drexel, Missouri. Betse was passionate about caring for animals; memorial contributions are suggested to the Dogwood Animal Shelter in Osage Beach, Missouri; the ALS Association; or Muscular Dystrophy Association. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
 

Olive Elizabeth Westhoff-Derrington, “Betse,” was born February 12, 1948 in the home of her maternal grandparents on Holmes road near Drexel, Missouri. She died June 18, 2014 in Camdenton, Missouri after a prolonged fight with a debilitating, progressive neurologic disease called Machado Josephs Disease that was inherited from her father’s side of the family. The illness had previously taken her father, grandfather, many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was an extraordinary woman full of life and love for all. Everyone she met was touched by her sparkling personality. She was a 1966 graduate of Drexel High School. She worked for many years with her husband as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Overland Park, Kansas before retiring to the Lake of the Ozarks in 1996. Once at the lake she became active in the Dogwood Animal Shelter and served as the president of the auxiliary for several years, had her own radio show for the shelter called “Ask Rover,” was president of the Lake Road 7-9 Fireflies auxiliary for the fire department and owned her own antique shop before being forced to retire because of her progressive illness.

She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband Kenneth L. Derrington, her mother Eloise Westhoff, her brother John Westhoff and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is planned at the Camdenton Methodist Church in Camdenton, Missouri in mid-July.

Jeff Montgomery, Royals Hall of Fame Pitcher Is coming to Town

Jeff Montgomery, former KC Royal pitcher, and a member of the Royals Hall of Fame, is coming to town on Saturday, June 21^st. He will be the featured speaker at the 2^nd annual Giving Fore Living Banquet and auction at the Butler Country Club. The banquet will begin at 6pm and the cost is only $20 per person, with children 12 and under free. The Butler County Club is located at 112 Country Club Terrace.

Jeff will be sharing experiences from his 30-year Major League Baseball career and how he has transitioned from professional baseball to business owner to a TV analyst for the Royals.

Montgomery became the ninth American League pitcher and the 23rd pitcher in major league history to accomplish the nine-strike/three-strikeout half-inning.

In 1993, Montgomery saved 45 games. That year he won the American League Rolaids Relief Man Award. Montgomery was also an All-Star in 1992, 1993, and 1996.

Giving Fore Living is an event to celebrate the life of Darin Wainscott. In the coming together of friends and family of Darin, to celebrate his life, his values and his commitment to his family and community.

The money raised by the weekend events will be used to support and promote organ donations, to support local charities reflecting Darin’s values and to support the Darin Wainscott Memorial Scholarship.

Marla Kash, fm92 news

Bates County Sheriffs Office: Police Pursuit

On 06-17-2014 there was a police pursuit that involved a motorcycle and multiple Law Enforcement Agencies. The chase lead law enforcement through Cass and Bates Counties in Missouri and ended in Linn County, Kansas.  Through Bates County the average speed of the pursuit was 45 mph.

Multiply agencies working as a team through communications and cooperation where able to continually follow the subject at on dirt roads and paved roads until the subject crashed in the Pleasanton, Kansas. The subject was captured and taken into custody.  

Agencies involved in the chase were Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Bates County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri Highway Patrol, and Linn County Sheriff’s Office. 

The driver of the motorcycle was identified as Cory Bartz (DOB 07-11-1988) from Belton, MO.  He was charged in Kansas Fleeing and Eluding and Possession of a Controlled Substance which was methamphetamines.  Charges are currently pending in Bates County.

Weather Update: Slight Chance for Severe Storms Tonight & Tomorrow

The heat and humidity won't be as oppressive on Thursday so we'll turn our attention to rain chances. Watching storms developing from central Nebraska to north central Kansas. Potential for these storms to form a complex and head towards northwest Missouri by sunrise Thursday. Slight chance some of these storms could be strong to severe. 

Thursday storm chances will be highly influenced by any boundaries left over from tonight's storms. Most likely we'll see scattered storms pop up in the afternoon and evening hours. A few of them could become severe. We'll keep you updated if things get "interesting".

Adrian man injured in Johnson County Accident

On 6/19/14 around 4:30am the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Johnson County Sheriffs Deputies responded to a 1 vehicle accident on MO 131 Highway SW 600th Road in Johnson County.

The accident occurred when the 1999 Ford driven by 20 year old Eldon L. Winder of Adrian, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off the left side of the roadway striking the ground and overturning.

Mr. Winder was taken to Research Medical Center by Johnson County EMS with moderate injuries. The truck was totaled and towed from the scene by Reeds Auto Body.

Vehicle Accident East Of Butler on H Highway

The Butler Fire Department along with Bates County Sheriffs Deputies and The Missouri State Highway Patrol are in route to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of H and UU Highways East of Butler. 

One vehicle is reportedly in the ditch at this time. Also Unknown injuries at this time. Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

HUME BAPTIST CHURCH VBS

HUME BAPTIST CHURCH VBS is set for the week of June 23-27. Registration from 5:30pm to 6:00pm. Vbs is from 6:00pm to 8:30pm nightly. Family night is the 29th at 6:30pm. WE ALSO NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP..