Complete Obituary: Lloyd Fahnestock‏

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. Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services, from 10 – 11 am at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler. Contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Lloyd Elton Fahnestock was born July 31, 1928, son of Jacob Henry and Marie (Cummings) Fahnestock. Lloyd was a lifelong resident of Butler, Missouri where he attended school and was a graduate of Butler High School. He is best described as an innovator who loved to tinker and invent useful items. Lloyd’s mind was always working.

Family and friends will remember Lloyd as a very kind soul who enjoyed helping others. He had a jovial spirit and could tell a tale well and greatly enjoyed doing so. Among his hobbies were outdoor activities, particularly gardening and landscaping.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnn (Smith) Fahnestock, and one granddaughter, Kathryn Burgess. He is survived by his wife Ella “Jeanne” Fahnestock of Arkansas City, Kansas; son Jay Fahnestock and wife Mary of Sedalia, Missouri; daughter Dana Lawrence and husband Cliff of Butler, Missouri; daughter Deborah Tippie of Butler; step-sons Albert Lightle, Robert Lightle, and James Lightle; grandchildren Terri Fahnestock, Jackie Davis, Patrick Lawrence, Matthew Tippie, and Joseph Tippie; as well as additional numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Missouri State Highway Patrol: Have A Safe Christmas Holiday!

Many Missourians will be making special plans for the Christmas holidays. Is safe, crash free travel part of your plans? If not, it should be! Check your vehicle before you travel to ensure that it is in good working condition. Make sure you are well rested before driving to your destination, no matter how short the distance. And, please, please obey all traffic laws and be a courteous driver. The Missouri State Highway Patrol wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas. One way for it to be merry is for everyone to arrive at their destination safely.


Last year over the Christmas holiday, there were 207 traffic crashes during the 30-hour counting period. In those crashes, one person was killed and another 79 were injured. This year’s traffic crash counting period is 102 hours in length and begins at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2014.

Remember: Holiday drivers will affect traffic patterns. If you’re planning a trip during the holiday, please keep this in mind. Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly. The Road Condition Report number is 1-888-275-6636. Allow extra time to reach your destination, and obey all traffic laws.

If faced with a traffic emergency, motorists can contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. This emergency number will ring into the nearest Highway Patrol headquarters. Motorists should use this number if they are in a traffic crash, witness a crash or crime, or observe a stranded motorist in need of assistance, or other traffic emergencies.

“Last year, a traffic crash occurred every 8.7 minutes over the Christmas holiday,” said Colonel Ron Replogle. “Please wear your seat belt, obey Missouri's traffic laws, and if you include alcohol in your celebrations, please don’t drive.” A sober chauffeur or other alternative transportation modes are always the best option.

The Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves from all types of hazardous drivers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Click It 4 Life!

Butler Police Department Activity Report 12/1 - 12/7 - 2014

12/01//2014
Open Door 400 block of S Fulton
Open door S Bus 49
Alarm City Hall
Well being check
Animal complaint 400 block of W College
Assist EMS 400 block of Wells
Open door 500 block of N Main

Attempt to locate: Stolen Semi Trailer out of Nevada Missouri

The Nevada Police Department is attempting to locate a stolen 53' foot semi trailer. The trailer was stolen around 9 hours ago from the Pilot Truck Stop in Nevada, Missouri. The trailer has the number 811 on the drivers side and a Missouri tag of 417-1PF.

The stolen trailer belongs to Stryd Transportation of Eldorado Springs, Missouri.

If you locate this trailer please call the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-2710.

Obituary - Kaiden James Lesmeister

Kaiden James Lesmeister the infant son of James and Simone Lesmeister passed away Dec 3rd. Visitation will be held Wednesday Dec 10th from 6-8 pm at Penwell - Gabel funeral home 14275 S. Blackbob Rd Olathe, KS 66062.

Funeral services will be held Thursday Dec 11th at 10 am at the United Methodist Church of Resurrection 13720 Roe Ave Leawood, KS 66224.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 12/7/14

On 12/7/14 around 3:10 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 41 year old Rechon N. Jenkins of Independence, Missouri. He was arrested for 1.) Driving while intoxicated 2.) Speeding 3.) No Insurance. He was booked into the Bates County Jail and released.

Obituary - Ruth Marie Bien

Ruth Marie Bien, 87, Harrisonville, Missouri died Sunday, December 7, 2014 at her home in Harrisonville. Services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville and service information will be updated when it becomes available.

Obituary - Herschel L. Vail

Herschel L. Vail

Herschel L. Vail 89,of Amoret, Missouri passed away this morning 12/7/14 at his home with family by his side.

A full obituary will be posted from Coffel-Schneider Funeral home of Pleasanton, Kansas when it becomes available.