Phone Scam Going Around In Southern Missouri

A phone scam is going around Southern Missouri, Bates County Live was contacted about this today. The scammer is calling people’s phones and identifying himself as a law enforcement officer. 

The scammer claims that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of the called person for failure to report to jury duty. The scammer then explains the warrant can be resolved by sending money. 

If this happens to you please hang up and call your local authorities.

BATES COUNTY 4-H’ERS SCORE BIG AT OZARK EMPIRE FAIR

BATES COUNTY 4-H’ERS SCORE BIG AT OZARK EMPIRE FAIR

(BUTLER, MO – July 25, 2014) According to Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Youth Specialist, Bates County 4-H’ers once again displayed first-rate exhibits at the Ozark Empire Fair, held July 24-August 2, in Springfield. With a total of 69 exhibits taken to the fair, the local 4-H’ers brought home 2 Grand Champion ribbons and 2 Reserve Champion ribbons. The Grand Champion recipients are as follows: Allison Jenkins (feed comparison poster) and Maylen Lawson (sheep breed book). Reserve Champions include Micah Patrick (mailboxes photo), Jacob Uptegrove, Reserve Champion, book of (Missouri Wildflowers), Lydia Uptegrove Reserve Champion (Pet First-Aid Kit) and Braxton Wikoff (white potatoes). In addition, Bates County 4-H’ers were awarded 54 blue ribbons, 14 red ribbons and 1 white ribbon.

Obituary - Elda Kay Holsman

Elda Kay Holsman, 67, of Pleasanton, Kansas died at 11:16 am on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at KU Med Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Elda was born on December 6, 1946 in Amoret, Missouri to Kenneth Roland and Ruth Gail (Barton) Dudley. She graduated from Miami High School and received her nurse aide training. On December 27, 1964 she married Raymond E. Holsman in Butler, Missouri. They had two daughters and when her girls were young she spent many hours leading Brownies, Girl Scouts, 4-H, and Pleasanton Jayettes. She truly enjoyed the many miles she traveled taking her girls and other children to church camp and softball games.

 Elda was a member of the Amoret Christian Church and a very active member of the PTO when her girls were young. When the girls reached junior high, she began working outside the home as a cook and CNA at Pleasant View Manor and then as a CNA at Prescott Country View from which she retired. However the "job" Elda enjoyed most was being a grandma to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren for whom she made beautiful baby blankets. She also enjoyed genealogy, crocheting, sewing, garage sale shopping, and spending time with her family. 

Elda was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Dudley, her father, Roland Dudley, step-father, David Hess, sister, Twila Finfrock, brother, Kenneth Dudley, step-brother, David "Burl" Hess. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Holsman of the home; two daughters, Kathy Secrest and husband Jesse of Pleasanton and Heidi Martinez and husband Joe of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Glenda Dudley and soon to be husband George Ahrens of Boone, Iowa, her twin sister Velda Holsman and husband James of Pleasanton, Brenda Newson and husband John of Haughton, Louisiana; two brothers; Roland Dean Dudley and wife Kathy of Waxhaw, North Carolina, and William Merle Dudley and wife Ganelle of Spring Dale, Arkansas; three step-brothers, Ronnie Hess and wife Wanda of Grandview, Missouri, Darrell Hess and wife Linda of Hume, Missouri, and Kermit Hess and wife Orlene of Belton, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Kelsey, Kaitlyn, Shawn, Jacob, Mason, Morgan, Erika, Autumn, Hunter, and Caleb; two great-grandchildren, Hudson and Emmi. Elda was looking forward to a new great-grandbaby in January; and a host of nieces and nephews who meant so much to her as well. 

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Schneider Funeral Homes and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. A Memorial Service will follow the visitation at 6:00 pm. The family suggests contributions to First Christian Church of Pleasanton Local Missions Fund. On line condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Donald Lester Barry

Donald Lester Barry

Funeral services for Don Barry will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2014 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice.

Donald Lester Barry, age 84 of Montrose, Missouri died Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Appleton City Manor in Appleton City, Missouri. He was born May 14, 1930 to Earl and Bonnie Laska Barry in Kansas City, Missouri.

Don is survived by his son, Greg Barry of Colorado; one daughter, Cheryl O’Farrel and husband Hoot of Montrose, Missouri; one sister, Patsie Herberger of Tucson, Arizona; five grandchildren, Chad Longhofer and wife Lisa, Denise Bailey and fiance Eric, Nathan O’Farrell, Venessa Roach and fiance Tim and Laska; six great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Martha.

Weather Update: Dangerous Heat Friday and Saturday

July Heat makes its return on Friday and Saturday. Heat index of 90s to 100s likely across all of eastern Kansas and western and Central Missouri.

If you can tolerate the heat for a couple more days there will be a nice reward in store for everyone come early next week. Temperatures will likely drop back into the 70s and 80s for an extended period starting Monday.

Hang in there folks!!!!

Inmate Escapes From The Pettis County Jail In Sedalia

Brandon Eugene McGee

Law enforcement officials across the state of Missouri are searching for a 30-year-old man after he broke out of the Pettis County Jail in Sedalia on Thursday night. 

Brandon Eugene McGee, from Sedalia, was being held on a probation violation.

He is described as a white man with short dark hair, a goatee, and a mustache.  He's 5'9" and 130 pounds.  Authorities believe he's wearing black gym shorts and a white t-shirt.

The Highway Patrol said McGee should be considered "violent" and "armed and dangerous."

McGee was last seen running southwest from the jail, which is located at 333 S. Lamine Avenue in Sedalia.

Anyone with information should contact the Pettis County Sheriff's Office at (660) 827-0052.

Obituary - Dorothy F. Wilhelmson

Dorothy F. Wilhelmson, 85, of Independence, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri died Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Vista Hospice in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Service times and an obituary will be posted when available.

Obituary - Madeline Peers McKnight

Arrangements for Madeline McKnight are Cremation, with no public services scheduled at this time. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. Cremation under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009).
 

Madeline Peers McKnight, 81 of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away July 22, 2014 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit. She was born April 23, 1933, daughter of James and Rebecca (Briggs) Bradley.

Madeline is survived by two daughters, Shirley Spencer of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Joanne McKnight of Kansas City, Missouri, as well as other family members and friends.

A complete obituary will be provided as the information becomes available.