Monday, June 30, 2014
Obituary - Rob Duane Robertson
Rob Duane Robertson, Rich Hill and a 1974 graduate of Metz High School,
passed away Saturday, June 28, at the Kansas University Medical Center,
Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 58. Arrangements are under direction
of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, and services are scheduled at 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 3, at the funeral home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, with
burial planned in Newton Burial Park. Memorials to the Good News
Productions International are suggested and can be made in care of Ferry
Funeral Home.
Obituary - Valerie Ann (Lane) Gentry
Funeral services for Valerie Gentry will be 3:00 PM Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 2 – 3 PM at the funeral home. Burial to follow services in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Messages and memories for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Valerie
Ann (Lane) Gentry, 57 of Belton, Missouri passed away June 28, 2014 at
St. Luke’s Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Valerie was born April
26, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Bruce Derrel and Mary
(Purcell) Lane.
Valerie
was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Paul. She is
survived by her sons, Joe Gentry (Renae) of St. Louis, Missouri; Robert
Gentry (Barbara) of Independence, Missouri; and James Gentry (Acacia) of
Freeport, Texas. She also leaves behind grandchildren Justin, Jonathon,
Robbie, Jennifer, Tara, Amira, Paul, and Brandon.
A complete obituary will be posted as the information becomes available.
Obituary - Pearl Jacqueline “Jackie” (Brown) McMahan
Memorial Services for Jackie McMahan will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Mullinax Funeral Home – Drexel Chapel, Drexel, Missouri (660-679-0009). Visitation will be from 10 – 11 AM prior to services at the chapel. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Jackie to Drexel Meals on Wheels. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Pearl
Jacqueline “Jackie” (Brown) McMahan, 86 of Drexel, Missouri passed away
June 29, 2014 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. She was born
January 10, 1929, daughter of Lacy George and Juanita Fern (Dawson)
Brown.
Simply
put, Jackie enjoyed being busy. She didn’t miss a beat and is best
described by the words “feisty,” “fiercely independent,” “strong,”
“outspoken,” “stubborn,” and finally, “loyal.” It took a lot for Jackie,
a very private person, to allow others to help her – even family. Those
who knew Jackie will agree she was always very well put-together in her
clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
Jackie
enjoyed bingo and trips to the casino. She also collected angels.
Jackie was much loved by her family and friends, especially those in the
Drexel, Missouri community.
Jackie
was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; and one brother.
She is survived by a daughter, Jorja Brown and husband Jim of Drexel; a
son, Mark McMahan and wife Tracey of Kansas City, Missouri;
grandchildren Josh, Zack, Austin, and Jackson; and great-grandchildren
Wesley and Bristol. She also leaves behind one sister, Alice Boone of
Drexel; as well as many other dear family members and friends,
particularly in the Drexel community.
Obituary - Roy Wilbur Steiner
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| Roy Wilbur Steiner |
Celebration
of life for Roy Steiner will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2014 at
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.
Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at Schowengerdt
Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions
to Pleasant Gap Christian Church or Heartland Hospice.
Roy is survived by his wife, Betty Steiner of Appleton City, Missouri; four daughters, Marlise Swartz of Yarmouth, Maine, Sheryl Morriss and husband Jack of Cumming, Georgia, Karla Kelly and husband Larry of Appleton City, Missouri and Lori Johnson and husband Mark of Kansas City, Missouri; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant brother, Freeman Steiner; and one sister, Elise Bollweg.
Obituary - Zella Mae (Fritts) Mager
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| Zella Mager |
Funeral Services for Zella Mager will be 2:00 PM Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009) with Bro. Bill Read and Bro. Mark Harvey officiating. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5 – 7 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow services in Benjamin Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri. Memorial contributions in Zella’s name are suggested to Benjamin Cemetery Association. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Zella Mae (Fritts) Mager, 81, of Butler Missouri, passed away Sunday evening at home. She was the daughter of the late Chancey Fritts and Ruth McGraw Fritts, born January 29, 1933.
She
attended grade school at Mt. Vernon country school and was a graduate
of Butler High School. She married her one and only love, Herman Mager
in October of 1951, celebrating over 62 years of marriage.
Zella
was an avid quilter and cross stitcher, she gave of herself and her
gifts to many. Zella accepted the Lord as her saviour in the early
1950’s. Zella loved to cook for her family and so enjoyed gardening and
canning. She was a member of the Passiac Extension Club and the Bates
County Star Squares. She loved children and taught Sunday school many
years and Vacation Bible School.
In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister,
Bessie Reedy and her brothers Floyd Fritts and Oren Fritts and her
daughter, Julie Taylor, and sister-in-law Della Luckan and husband
Raymond. She is survived and will be sorely missed by her husband of 62+
years, Herman Mager, Sons, Dennis Mager and wife Karen of Maryland,
Doug Mager and wife Nancy of Butler, Son-in-law Stan Taylor of Texas,
two brothers, Wright Fritts and Elmer Fritts, and sister-in-law Emma
Meade and husband Bill, as well as 9 grandchildren, Bryan and Karen
Mager, Michelle and Kip Copeland, Brent and Anne Mager, Andrea and Sean
Fitzgerald, Kevin and Heather Mager, Ashley and Bret Keighley, Mallory
Mager, Sam Mager and Jacob Mager and 9 great grandchildren.
She
enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She crafted many
gifts for those she loved, adding her personality and love for all to
remember.
Those
remaining will cherish her memory and ask that all join to celebrate
her life as she is reunited with those she loved in the glory of her
Lord at the funeral services.
Butler Fire Department: Fireworks Safety
American traditions of parades, cookouts, and fireworks help us celebrate the summer season, especially the Fourth of July.
Fireworks can, however, turn a joyful holiday into a painful memory when children or adults are injured while incorrectly using fireworks.
It is estimated that over 8,700 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms in 2012 for injuries associated with fireworks.
Approximately 50% of the injuries are burns, and most of the injuries involve the hands, eyes, or head.
Nearly half of the victims are under the age of fifteen.
To reduce the risk of injury from fireworks, use them with caution and follow some basic safety rules:
- 1. Read and follow all instructions and warnings.
- 2. Sparklers, considered by many to be safe, burn at very high temperatures, can easily ignite clothing, and stay hot long after burning out. They can be as dangerous to children as lighters and matches. Be sure to collect all burned out sparkler wires for proper disposal.
- 3. Only older children should be allowed to use fireworks under close supervision. Younger children should not be allowed to play with fireworks.
- 4. Never allow running or horseplay when using fireworks.
- 5. Use lighters with a child resistant feature. Keep matches and lighters away from smaller children.
- 6. Light fireworks outdoors, one at a time. Light them on a clear, smooth, flat surface away from buildings, dry vegetation, or flammable materials.
- 7. Keep water nearby for emergencies.
- 8. Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Douse and soak them with water and throw them away.
- 9. Be sure other people and pets are out of range before igniting fireworks.
- 10. Never experiment with fireworks or ignite them in a glass or metal container.
- 11. Never try to make your own fireworks.
- 12. Keep unused fireworks away from firing areas.
- 13. Store fireworks in a cool, dry place, away from sources of ignition, and out of reach of children.
Be aware of what fireworks are allowed in your area, and rules for their possession and use.
The Butler Fire Department and City of Butler Emergency Management Agency would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. Please use common sense by following basic safety rules.
Bates County Sheriffs Office: Kansas City Kansas man arrested In Hume
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| David A. Wright |
On June 29th 2014 in the early morning hours a Bates County Deputy responded to the Hume area in reference to a suspicious vehicle that was stuck in a ditch. The Deputy arrived on the scene and made contact with the driver of the vehicle who was David A. Wright from Kansas City, Kansas. During the investigation the Deputy discovered that the vehicle a red 2002 Ford F350 was stolen out of Leavenworth, Kansas. Inside the vehicle, the Deputy also located a Toshiba laptop that was stolen out of Miami County, Kansas. David Wright had on his person approximately three grams of methamphetamine and one glass meth pipe.
David Wright was arrested and is being held at the Bates County Jail on a $20,000 Cash or Surety bond. He was charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance which is a Class C felony. He was also charged with receiving stolen property which is also a Class C Felony.
Bates County Sheriffs Office Activity Reports
Bates County Sheriffs Office
Activity Reports
- June 23, 2014
WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER
CHECK WELL BEING – RICH HILL
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL On 06/23/2014 Deputies responded to the Rich Hill area for a suspicious person.
AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER
WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER
- June 24, 2014
CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – AMORET
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – DREXEL
DISTURBANCE – RICH HILL
HARASSMENT – RICH HILL
BRUSH FIRE – RICH HILL
CALL FOR SERVICE – ADRIAN
STRUCTURE FIRE – AMSTERDAM
DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – ADRIAN
ROLLOVER MVA – RICH HILL
ANIMAL AT LARGE – RICH HILL
CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER
AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN
- June 25, 2014
AMBULANCE
REQUEST – RICH HILL On June 25th, 2014 at approximately 0938hrs, An
ambulance was requested for a male subject that just received an
electric shock from a breaker box on a utility pole at the intersection
of S 3rd St and E Park St in Rich Hill, MO 64779.
AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER
BURGLAR ALARM – DREXEL
CIVIL SITUATION – ADRIAN
CHILD CUSTODY – RICH HILL
AGENCY ASSIST – PASSAIC
WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER On 6/25/14 Deputies arrested John Wayne Ganfield in the Butler area for two Bates County warrants.
SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER
WANTED
SUBJECT – BUTLER On 06/25/2014 Deputies responded to Vernon County
Sheriff's Office to transport Lance Utech on a warrant for commit to the
Bates County Sheriff's Office.
ALARM – AMSTERDAM
CHECK
THE WELL BEING – AMSTERDAM On 6-25-14, Deputies took a check the
wellbeing call in the Amsterdam area. Rebecca Kensinger was arrested on
2 warrants, one from Cass County and one from Osage County for passing
bad checks.
WANTED SUBJECT – AMORET
- June 26, 2014
TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER On 6-26-14 Deputies made traffic stop on W52 and CR7001 and arrested Gage Barrera on a Belton PD warrant.
WANTED SUBJECT – AMORET
DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – BUTLER
SPEAK TO OFFICER – ADRIAN On 06/26/2014 Deputies took a report at the Bates County Sheriff's Office for suspicion of drug abuse.
WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER
DISTURBANCE – ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER – DREXEL.
CHILD
ABUSE – ADRIAN On 06/26/2014 Detective took a walk in report in
reference to Child Abuse from the rural Adrian Area. Investigation is
ongoing.
AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL
CHECK WELL BEING – PASSAIC
CALL FOR SERVICE – ADRIAN
AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN
AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER
LITTERING – RICH HILL On 06/27/2014 Bates County Deputies responded to a report of littering in the rural Rich Hill area.
CONTROLLED BURN – RICH HILL
DFS ASSIST – BUTLER
ANIMAL AT LARGE – AMORET
911 HANG UP – BUTLER
- June 27, 2014
PROPERTY DAMAGE – BUTLER
MVA – ADRIAN
LEAVE WITH OUT PAY – RICH HILL
MVA – PASSAIC
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL
CHILD ABUSE – ADRIAN
DEBRIS IN ROADWAY – RICH HILL
DFS ASSIST – ADRIAN
TRANSPORT – ARCHIE On 06-27-2014 Deputies responded to the Archie area for a county line transfer for a wanted subject
STRANDED MOTORIST – RICH HILL
WANTED SUBJECT – AMORET On 6-27-14, Deputies arrested a male subject in the Amoret area on a Bates County Warrant
BRUSH FIRE – RICH HILL
CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER
ANIMAL AT LARGE – MERWIN
THREATS – RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER
- June 28, 2014
ABANDON
VEHICLE – BUTLER On 06-28-14, a Bates County Deputy located an abandon
vehicle at I-49 and south bound on ramp that was blocking the roadway.
LOST & FOUND – ADRIAN
LOST & FOUND – AMSTERDAM
PROPERTY DAMAGE – BUTLER
CHECK WELL BEING – FOSTER
FOLLOW UP- BALLARD
CALL FOR SERVICE - AMORET
DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – PASSAIC
CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN
AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN
CHECK WELL BEING – AMORET
TRAFFIC STOP – AMORET
TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER
SPECIAL DETAIL – AMSTERDAM On 06-28-2014 Deputies responded to a fight in progress at the D&D fireworks show.
TRAFFIC HAZARD – RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP – AMSTERDAM
ABANDON VEHICLE – AMSTERDAM
CIVIL SITUATION – HUME
WATER/SEWER LEAK – RICH HILL
- June 29, 2014
911 HANG UP – BUTLER
AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL
CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN
CHECK WELL BEING – PASSAIC
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – AMSTERDAM
AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER
SPEAK TO OFFICER– AMSTERDAM
VEHICLE FIRE – ADRIAN
TRAFFIC HAZARD – ADRIAN
CHECK WELL BEING – AMSTERDAM
ABANDON VEHICLE – ADRIAN
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – HUME On 06-29-2014 Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at a residence in the Hume area.
ABANDON VEHICLE – RICH HILL
CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – BUTLER
TRESPASS – HUME
CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN
TRAFFIC HAZARD – RICH HILL
Rich Hill Activity Report
June 23, 2014 to June 29, 2014
- June 23, 2014
EX-PARTE VIOLATION
SPEAK TO OFFICER
POWER OUTAGE
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
SUSPICOUS ACTIVITY
- June 24, 2014
ANIMAL AT LARGE
BRUSH FIRE
HARASSMENT
DISTURBANCE
- June 25, 2014
AMBULANCE REQUEST
TRAFFIC STOP
CHILD CUSTODY ISSUE
TRAFFIC STOP
- June 26, 2014
AMBULANCE REQUEST
CONTROLLED BURN
- June 27, 2014
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
DEBRIS IN ROADWAY
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