Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 12/6/14

On 12/6/14 around 11:10 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 50 year old Mark A. McCombs of Prescott, Kansas. He was arrested on 1.) Felony driving white intoxicated. He was booked into the Bates County Jail and placed on a 12 hour hold.

Obituary - Robert Lee Wilson

Robert Lee Willson, 44, Archie, MO, formerly of Walker, passed away at his home on Friday, December 5, 2014 following a lengthy illness. Rob was born on April 11, 1970 in Nevada, MO to Gilbert Lee and Eleanor (McDermott) Willson. He was united in marriage to Allison Lee Barnett on January 6, 1996 in Nevada and she survives of the home.

Rob grew up in Vernon County and attended school in Walker, graduating from Walker High School Class of 1988. Even at a young age Rob was very active in 4-H and helping with the family farm, and he loved playing baseball, basketball and running track in high school. Following high school, Rob joined the United States Navy for a short time before leaving due to a medical discharge. At that time he attended Fort Scott Community College for two years then transferred to Pittsburg State University where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Throughout his life, Rob worked in education teaching Industrial Technology at several different schools. Because of his love of sports he coached high school basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball and also a competitive traveling softball team for his daughters. He enjoyed umpiring baseball and softball games throughout the area. Rob was a Technology Student Association sponsor at Archie High School and served on the Technology Student Association State Board. He was also an active participant of the Elks Lodges in Nevada and Harrisonville.

In addition to his wife Allison, Rob is survived by four daughters, Kelsey, Emily, Breanne and Claire of the home; his parents; one sister, Debbie Wheatley and her husband Marty, Tijeras, NM; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Marvin Chapel Cemetery, Nevada with Rev. Bill Platt officiating.

An Elk service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the Dickey Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation following until 8:00 p.m.

The family also will receive friends on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Those who wish may contribute in his memory to the Archie High School Scholarship Fund in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, Missouri

Obituary - Lloyd E. Fahnestock

Lloyd E. Fahnestock, 86 of Sedalia and formerly of Butler, Missouri passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 at Four Seasons in Sedalia. Funeral services are pending and will be announced under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, Missouri. Messages of condolence for the family may be left atwww.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

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

Obituary - Martha Beatty

Martha Beatty

March 28, 1929 – December 3, 2014

Martha Beatty passed away December 3, 2014 at a local nursing home. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Martha was born March 28, 1929 in Butler, Missouri to Simpson and Ruby Robinson.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; and brother Lee Robinson.

She is survived by her brothers Charles and wife Tressie of Kansas City, MO, and Guy of Butler, MO; son Chuck and wife Susan of Hewitt, TX; daughters Patti Standen and husband Alan, of Austin, TX, and Vicki Vogel and husband Paul of Aledo, TX; grandchildren Clint Beatty, Jennifer Bass, Lance Beatty, Ashley Aaron, Chelsea Moore, Amanda Vogel, and Brian Vogel; 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Outreach International. Please visit www.outreach-international.org

Public Service Announcement: Butler Street Department cleaning out ditches

The City of Butler Street Department will be cleaning leaves out of ditches for Butler Residents and Business Owners living north of Ft. Scott Street the week of December 8th through December 12th.

Ditches will be cleaned for residents living south of Ft. Scott Street the week of December 15th – December 19th.

Please have your leaves raked to the ditch before the dates of the pickup for your neighborhood. The City will NOT return to streets that have already been cleaned.

Obituary - Richard Tipton Brumback

Richard Brumback

Richard Tipton Brumback departed his wonderful life on Nov. 30, 2014 peacefully at his home.Rick was born on April 9, 1954 in Columbus, KS, the only son of Francis Lorain and Alice (Bossi) Brumback. Rick lived in Columbus until 1962, then moved to Butler, MO. with his family, graduating in 1972. Rick studied at Southwest MO. State and graduated from Colorado State in Ft. Collins, Colorado in 1977.

After college, Rick lived and worked in Saudi Arabia for 5 years and traveled the world. He then worked in industrial sales for most of his life. He worked the past 20 years for ITW Shippers Paper Products establishing many long lasting relationships.We have all been so blessed to have Rick be a part of our lives. His beautiful blue eyes, kind gentle smile and manner made us all know we were in safe hands. His home was warm and welcoming to all. His love of laughter and quick, intelligent wit, left us all happier. Throughout his travels he made close friends everywhere. He shared his passions for fishing, golf, camping and hiking with friends and family. He loved watching sports especially his favorite, Kansas Jayhawks.

Rick is survived by his wife, Mary; sister, Susan Lyon; nephew Shawn (Joanna) Lyon; niece Kimberly Lyon and great nieces Rachel and Megan Lyon. His many very special aunts and uncles brought him guidance, a sense of what family truly means and especially the power of laughter. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Sarah Henry and Mary Alice Brumback. Rick had a multitude of friends who gave his life so much meaning. He was a brother and friend to all. Every person he knew cherished him.

A memorial celebration of Rick's life was held at Unity Temple, 707 W. 47th St., Kansas City, MO. 64112, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to Grace Hospice, 9233 Ward Parkway #201, Kansas City, MO. 64114. Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri, www.kccremation.com.

Bates County Cattlemen December Meeting

The December meeting of the Bates County Cattlemen will be Wednesday, December 10 th.(not the usual Tuesday) at 7:00 PM. at the Community First Bank building, Butler, Mo.

The Meal is catered by Flaming Lantern. Mark your calendar, bring a prospective member, friend or neighbor.

Miami FCCLA Free Movie Night

The Miami FCCLA will be hosting a FREE movie night showing "JINGLE ALL THE WAY 2" with Larry the Cable Guy. (Rated PG) The movie begins at 7 p.m. tonight at the Amsterdam Movie Theater, upstairs on the north side of Main Street.

The movie is FREE. Pop and Candy are available for $0.75 each and popcorn for $0.50/bag