Obituary - Patricia E. "Pat" Mathews

Patricia E. "Pat" Mathews

Patricia E. "Pat" Mathews, age 73, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015. She was born in Picher, Oklahoma on April 30, 1941 the daughter of Melvin Leo and Opal Faye Rector Bryan. She married Neal Mathews on May 22, 1959. Pat was a self employed beautician working out of the shop at her house. She was a member of the Mound City First Baptist Church and a former member of the Lady Lions Club. She enjoyed cooking, painting crafts, and crossword puzzles. She is survived by her husband Neal, a son Ed Mathews and wife Laura, a daughter, Kelly Cox and husband Bill, two brothers, Douglas and Dale Bryan, a sister, Gale Maute, five grandchildren: Ben Mathews, Lyndsey Kelly, Zach Mathews, and Kirstie and Colby Cox, and six great grandchildren: Clayton, Rylee, Logan, Max, Peighton and Madison. 

Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery, Mound City, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Pleasanton Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Mercy Hospice. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

Ready or not....it's grass fire season

There's no denying that grass and thatch is bone dry right now and warmer temps literally can add fuel to the fire...

If possible, avoid outdoor burning until we get some precipitation. Otherwise, keep a watchful eye on burn barrels, grills and fire pits.

It is recommended that you not burn off fields at this time; however, if you must do a controlled burn, please notify your local fire department so they may be aware of it.

Obituary - Florence Marie Todd Edmonson

Florence Edmonson

Florence Marie Todd Edmonson, 86, Walnut Grove, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville/Peculiar, Missouri, passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2015 at her daughter's home in Willard, Missouri. Funeral services in Willard will be held 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Willard, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Funeral services in Harrisonville, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Florence Marie Coleman, was born at home on November 19, 1928, the fourth of five children, born to Robert William and Gladys Marie (Garten) Coleman, II. She grew up on the family farm and attended a one-room school, Knight Rural School #70, from 1932-1942. She was a 1946 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School. Florence married Almus Layfayette Todd, Jr. on September 19, 1948, and celebrated nearly 59 years of marriage before his death in 2007.

Florence was a homemaker until her children were grown, and also enjoyed teaching preschool and Sunday school during these years. She was a long-term church pianist for Coleman Baptist Church. The church is still in existence and was built by her great-grandfather, Dr. Robert Goodwin Coleman, Jr., along with other Coleman community members. At age 50, she began employment for Marion Laboratories, where she worked until retirement. Florence and A.L. moved to the Willard, Missouri area in 2003, enjoying retirement and being closer to their grandchildren, until A.L.’s death in 2007. Florence married Charles Edmonson in 2011, residing with him in Walnut Grove, Missouri, until her death.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, A.L. Todd, Jr., siblings, Buford Coleman and Catherine Coleman Lawler, and a grandson, Matthew Almus Todd. She is survived by her second husband, Charles Edmonson; older brother, R. W. “June” Coleman and wife, Jackie, and a younger brother, Larry E. Coleman and wife, Julie. Also surviving are her four children and their families: daughter, Patricia Mae Radde, son, Michael Allen Todd and wife, Judy, son, Steven Robert Todd and Sioux Hopkins, daughter, Elizabeth Ann Robinson and husband, Jerry. Her grandchildren include Sheridan Radde and wife, Annette and family, Matt Radde, and wife, Desi, and family, along with Cassandra, Jake, and Jenna Robinson. Her extended family includes great-grandchildren, great nieces and nephews, cousins, many dear friends, and all of the children her heart touched, young or old.

Butler Police Department Activity Report 1/12 - 1/18 -2015

• 01/12/2015 

Theft report 200 block of N Prospect
Walk in report
Traffic control Mullinax
Warrant service High and Nursery
Harassment report

• 01/13/2015 

Assault 400 Fran
Medical assist 200 block of S Austin
Animal complaint 600 block of S Mechanic

• 01/14/2015

Disturbance 100 block of E Mill
Theft report 200 block of E Atkinson
Accident Orange and Ft Scott

Clothing drive today for family following house fire

There will be a clothing drive for the Nieder family of Rich Hill who lost their home to a fire over the weekend today from 10 am to 1 pm at the Assembly of God Church in Butler.

Clothing needed includes maternity wear (XL or 1X) for Julie Nieder who is 7 months pregnant.

Also needed is girls clothing for a Kindergartner who wears 10-12 and size 2-3 shoes.

Any household items and other types of donations would be greatly appreciated!

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Vernon County accident sends 4 people to hospital including Rich Hill man

Around 5:50 p.m. yesterday 1//17/15 The Missouri State Highway Patrol along with The Bates and Vernon County Sheriffs Office responded to a 2 vehicle head on crash 5 miles South of Rich Hill on the Outer Road of I-49 just South of TT Highway.

The accident occurred when the 2006 Buick Lucerne car driven by 66 year old Gerald D. Wadel of Richards, Missouri was Southbound on I-49 outer road when he crossed the center line and hit the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 driven by 55 year old Charles H. Robinson 55, of Rich Hill, Missouri head on.

A couple passengers in Mr. Robinson's vehicle Justin L. Pogue 27, of Nevada, Missouri and Braden E. Stinnett 12 years old also of Nevada, Missouri and also Charles Robinson were all taken to Nevada Regional Medical Center by ambulance for moderate injuries.

Mr. Wadel was taken to was taken by private vehicle to Nevada Regional Medical Center with minor injuries. Both of the vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene by Garwood Wrecker of Nevada, Missouri.

REVISED Obituary: Ruth Anne Grizzell‏

Ruth Anne Grizzell, 80 of Butler, Missouri passed away January 17, 2015 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Ohio Street United Methodist Church in Butler with Pastor Sandy Schaller and Rev. Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6-8 PM at the Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler. Contributions are suggested to the Ohio Street United Methodist Church, or Happy Hill Church of God, and are being received at the funeral home. Messages of condolence may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. The family requests that in celebration of Ruth Anne’s life, guests wear purple to the funeral services.

Ruth “Ruthie” Anne (Rippee) Grizzell was born October 24, 1934 in Wright County, Missouri in “a little log cabin across the creek from Grandma’s house.” She was the daughter of Marion Virgil and Lois Marjorie (Pyatt) Rippee.

Ruth Anne was raised and went to school in Southwest Missouri before marrying her husband David; starting in Niangua, Mo. to Independence, Mo., and settling in Butler in 1953. They had five children: David, Jess, Cynthia, Carol and Lisa. Ruth was a mother and business partner; Ruth and David had started a small business and purchased the first Bass Pro Shop franchise, and added a variety of cheese, liquor and gifts.

Ruth was very active in the United Methodist Church and choir. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and served on various committees of the Bates County Fair, Dairy Women (Dairy Day), Bates County Career Women, United Methodist Women, and she also coached softball and bowling. She loved music and enjoyed the Lyle Norman Players. She also loved the Sunday evening Happy Hill church services. Her hobbies included golf, bridge, flowers, and crocheting. Ruth also enjoyed opening her home to her kids and their friends as a place to hang out, and later received much joy from her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a true fighter to the end and will be missed by her family and friends.

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; husband David Luther Grizzell, Sr.; son David Luther Grizzell, Jr.; and great-granddaughter Hannah Nicole Saulsbury. She is survived by a sister, Sarah Freeman of Springfield, Missouri; daughter-in-law Barbara Grizzell of Raintree with grandchildren Jennifer and Curt Talley of Lake Winnebago, Mo., (parents of great-grandchildren Isabella Talley and Brooks Talley); grandchildren Abby Grizzell of Lee’s Summit and Taylor Grizzell of Greenwood; son Jess Grizzell and wife Cindy of Waynesville with grandchildren Valerie Saulsbury-Effertz (mother of great-grandchildren Hunter Saulsbury, Macy Saulsbury and Chase Effertz); granddaughter Tracey Grizzell Rapp and husband Jeff of Butler (parents of great-granddaughter Sophie Cummings); grandson Matthew Grizzell and fiancé Megan Ramsey of Olathe, Kansas; and grandson Trevor Grizzell of Kansas City, Missouri; daughter Cynthia Grizzell Breon and husband Steve of Kansas City, Missouri, with grandson Bobby Breon and wife Leslie of Overland Park, Kansas and granddaughter Andrea Breon Daniels and husband Billy of Overland Park; daughter Carol Grizzell of Peculiar, Missouri with granddaughter Meagan Schmidt of Madison, Wisconsin; daughter Lisa Grizzell Tenholder and husband Jim of Butler, with grandchildren Liz Tenholder of Butler, Brian Tenholder and wife Nikki (parents of great-grandchildren Brunson, Kayden and Reagan); granddaughter Delaina Tenholder Newsome and husband Shawn of Harrisonville (and great-grandchildren Chloe and Gabriella “Gabby”); and grandson David Tenholder of Butler.

California resident has been arrested in connection to burglary cases in Nevada

 Justin Beckwith

A California resident has been arrested in connection to burglary cases in Nevada. Nevada Police Department Officials says, Nevada PD have concluded an investigation into several burglaries that occurred in Nevada. Officials says, Officers were dispatched on December 28th to three separate overnight burglaries in different parts of the community. Little evidence was recovered at the time, but Officers discovered unlawful entry was made through unsecured garage doors, which allowed entry into the homes. Victims reported cash, credit cards, and computer equipment stolen in the incidents. On January 9th, Texas authorities arrested 24 year old Justin Beckwith, who has apparently been involved in a nationwide crime spree. At the time of his arrest, Beckwith was driving a stolen car from Virginia, and was wanted on Robbery charges from Florida. Local police recovered items of property stolen from the Nevada residents. 

Nevada Police Detectives continue their investigation in partnership with Texas authorities, and are arranging return of recovered property. Beckwith is now facing charges for Burglary, Stealing, and Theft of a Credit Device in Vernon County. Beckwith remains in custody in Potter County Correction Center in Amarillo, Texas on multiple charges from several states.