Obituary - Eric Wade Menaugh

Eric Wade Menaugh

Eric Wade Menaugh age 30 of Archie, Missouri departed this life Friday, July 4, 2014 near Archie, Missouri. 

Eric is survived by the love of his life Joanie; a son, Jaxson Wade; two daughters, Addison Marie and Haley Lynn all of the home; his parents, Raymond and Paula of Harrisonville, Missouri and Della of Cole Camp, Missouri; a brother, Eli of Cole Camp, Missouri, his sister, Chasity of Versailles, Missouri; Grandpa Willis of Lexington, Missouri; niece, Kendra and nephew, Greyson; Joanie's mother, Donna; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. 

The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Trust Fund.

Benefit Bake Sale This Saturday

Kaiden James Lesmeister, 4 month old son of James and Simone Lesmeister began chemotherapy to fight Sarcoma Cancer on July 5^th at Walter Reed Hospital.

His father James is serving our country in the US Army.

A fund has been set up at Community First Bank of Butler to help Kaiden James.

His grandparents include the late Rhonda Jolliffe Grant of Butler; John and Heather Lesmetister of Joplin; Ron Jolliffe and Faye of Hemphill, TX; Jaima McGuire of Butler and John and Karen Lesmeister of Bolivar, MO.

A bake sale will be held on Saturday at Wal Mart in Butler beginning at 9am as well as face painting by Sheila. All proceeds from both the bake sale and face painting will go to Kaiden James.

Double Murder Suicide in rural Vernon County confirmed by Sheriff’s Office

 

The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office has ruled the deaths of three people at a rural home just south of Nevada as a double murder suicide. According to a press release issued early Monday, Sheriff Jason Mosher confirmed that his office responded to a 911 call placed by a family member. Responding emergency personnel pronounced all three people dead on scene. According to the press release authorities say evidence indicates that Charles K Besaw, 52 of Nevada shot and killed his brother Harold Besaw, 54 of California, and his mother Fay F Besaw, 77 of Nevada before taking his own life. 

Sheriff Jason Mosher said he called out the Southwest Missouri Case Squad Friday when he was notified of the incident. “When the call first came in we didn’t know what we would be dealing with or what had happened so I called out the Major Case Squad to make sure we had all the help we needed.” The Sheriff confirmed that a semi auto handgun belonging to Charles Besaw was used in the shootings and was recovered by his office. 

According to the press release, investigators believe the shooting took place between the hours of 3pm and 7pm on Thursday, July 3rd and the 911 call was placed on Friday, July 4th at 2:49 pm. The Sheriff said the investigation did show an apparent motive to the shootings but would not specify as to what that motive was. “It’s a family matter and I am going to respect the family’s wishes to keep it that way” said Mosher. The Sheriff also said he would not comment on who the family member was that called 911. “Our prayers are with the family members of the deceased during their time of grieving and I ask that the media and public respect their privacy during this time.”

Public Service Information

The Bates County Democrats will not be selling strawberry shortcake at the bash in order that their members may attend visitation with the Larry Berry family.  

Weather Update: Heat Today... Strong Storms/ Heavy Rain Tonight

Hot and humid conditions will dominate across much of the area today. Maximum heat index will climb into the upper 90s to lower 100s along and south of the Missouri River. Strong thunderstorms will develop later this evening as a strong cold front slowly moves south through the region. Some storms can become severe with damaging winds and large hail being the main threats. Heavy rain will be possible overnight and a flash flood watch is in effect for much of northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas.

Butler Police Department Activity Report 6/30 - 7/6/ - 2014

• 06/30/2014 

Warrant service
Open door Pine and Broadway
Accident Community 1st 
Animal complaint N Orange
 

• 07/01/2014 

Keep the peace 200 block of E Pine
Disturbance 100 block of N Orange
Trespassing call South Fran
Theft report 500 block of W Dakota
Animal complaint S Park
 

• 07/02/2014 

Noise complaint 200 block of S High
Noise complaint 400 block of S Delaware
Fireworks complaint Gregory
Well being check 800 block of W Ohio
Well being check 700 block of Country Club
Speak to officer 800 block of S Birch
 

• 07/03/2014 

Animal complaint High and Nursery
Alarm Security Bank N Main
Accident 400 block of S Delaware
Vandalism Meadow Lane
Animal locked in vehicle Wal Mart
Disturbance E Pine 
 

• 07/04/2014 

Property damage report N Orange
Assist Major case squad 2 officers
Warrant service Park St
Alarm 800 block of N Fulton
 
 

• 07/05/2014 

Warrant service City Lake
Disturbance BC Hospital ER
Fireworks call Austin and Atkinson
Alarm Wal MArt
Fireworks call Ft Scott and Broadway
Report of kids on top of shelter house at S Park
 

• 07/06/2014 

Alarm Taco Bell
Warrant service 300 block of S Broadway
Fireworks call 100 block of E Atkinson
Animal complaint Smith St
Medical assist 300 block of S Delaware
Well being check 400 block of S Main
Animal complaint Howard St
Walk in harassment report
Alarm 1100 block of W Ft Scott

Double Branch Christian Church VBS 2014

Come out to the Workshop of Wonders and enjoy learning about God. Double Branch Christian Church Vacation Bible School is July 20th-24th 6-8:30 p.m. with a program to follow on the July 25th at 7:00p.m.

The Double Branch Church is located Southeast of Butler on N Highway. If you need directions just let us know and we will direct you in the right way.

2014 Bates County Fair Schedule

2014 Bates County Fair Schedule:

• There will be a Carnival Wednesday July 9th through Saturday July 12th. Wristbands can be purchased for $15 per person and used on wristband nights, Wednesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Also on Saturday July 12th, The weigh-ins for The Big Catfish Tournament will be at 7pm sharp by the fair Building. For team information on this event call Billy Bryant at 816-223-4943.

• Sunday, July 6th

4:00pm - 4-H Horse Show

• Tuesday, July 8th

8:30am - 4 -H Evaluation Judging

5:30pm - Parade leaves the fairgrounds

6:30pm - Silent Auction in 4-H building, Bates Co. Bash food & Entrainment, Little Miss & Mr. Bates Co., Talent show ( no auditions)

8:00pm - Super Teens contest

• Wednesday, July 9th

7:00am - Chamber Breakfast

8:00am - Junior Goat Weigh - in

8am - 12noon - Open Division building exhibits, Check-in, Rabbit Show, Poultry show

10:00am - Junior Goat Show

12:00pm - Judging Open Division Building Exhibits

3:00pm - Sheep Weigh - In

5:00pm - Sheep Show, Baby & Toddler Contest Entry (5$ per entry)

6:30pm - Baby & Toddler Contest

• Thursday, July 10th 

7:00am - Randy Pike Breakfast

7:30am - 9:00am - Junior Beef Weigh - in

8:00am - 11:00am - Open Flower Show

9:30am - Junior Beef Show

11:00am - Rotary Lunch

5:00pm - Steer Show, BC Cattlemen's Steak Dinner

7:00pm - Pee Wee Livestock Show

8:00pm - Swine Weigh - In, Purt Near Anything Goes

• Friday, July 11th 

7:00am -  Country Mart Breakfast

9:00am - Junior Swine Show Round Robin Showmanship

12:00pm - Citizen Bank Lunch

4:00pm - Silent Auction Ends

5:00pm - BC Fairboard Steak & Chop Dinner

7:00pm - Awards

7:30pm - Junior Livestock Sale ( Exhibitors are responsible for getting animals to locker) 

• Saturday, July 12th

9:00am - Noon - Check out 4-H and Open Exhibits

9:00am - Ultimate Horse Challenge, Open Horse Show

6:30pm - Mini Nascar Race, Coronation

7:00pm - Catfish Weigh - In

9:00pm - Dance in Youth Building -  Breakaway Band

• Sunday, July 13th 

10:00am - Draft Horse & Mule Show will run through Monday evening

7:00pm - 4H Pool Party ( Butler Aquatic Center ) 
 
 
 **BINGO NIGHTLY July 8 - 12 Sponsored by The Adrian Elks**