Monday, May 18, 2015

Obituary - Shirley Ellis

Funeral Services for Shirley Ellis, 83 of Joplin, Mo will be held at 11am on Friday, May 22nd at the First Baptist Church of Pleasanton, KS. under the direction of the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory.

Family suggests contributions to The Children’s SPOT of St. Lukes’s and may be sent c/0 Schneider Funeral Home, PO Box t25, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Collins man arrested

Robert Dosier
On May 17, Robert Dosier, 59, Collins, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Polk County warrant charging him with a class A misdemeanor of passing a bad check.

The charge stems from an incident in August 2008. 

The warrant was issued in February 2009. Bond is set at $250 cash only.

Pike awarded Freshman Legislator of the Year for Veterans Issues

Representative Patricia Pike, from Adrian, Mo has been awarded the Freshman Legislator of the Year Award for Veterans Issues, the award is to honor and recognize the efforts of Representative Pike, for her work this year on the Veterans Committee.

“I believe we accomplished a lot this year, both in Committee and in the House of Representatives.” said Representative Pike. “I look forward to next year’s legislative session and working on behalf of Veterans throughout the year.”

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Lowry City man arrested

Timothy Burchfield
On May 16, Timothy Burchfield, 27, Lowry City was arrested at his residence in Twin Oaks Harbor, Lowry City, on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class A misdemeanor of domestic assault-third degree. 

The charge stems from a domestic altercation with an individual in Twin Oaks on Jan 15. The warrant was issued March 30. Bond is set at $3,500 cash or surety. 

His arrest came after a deputy was called to his residence in reference to a noise complaint.

Obituary - Mary Ann Knox

Mary Ann Knox
Funeral services for Mary Ann Knox will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Gary Schowengerdt officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions in lieu of flowers to Memories of Mom Team Relay For Life. 

Mary Ann Knox, age 72 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born June 2, 1942 to Elmer Arthur and Tressie Charlotte Ford Hoover in Butler.

Mary is survived by her son, Sam Appleberry and wife Lori of Edwardsburg, Michigan; three daughters, Sheila Hough and Tammy Appleberry, both of Butler, Missouri and Jacqueline Hough of Warsaw, Missouri: three sisters, Bonnie Hoover of Butler, Missouri, Pauline Ridley of Amoret, Missouri and Norma Ridley of Amoret, Missouri; an aunt, Juanita Clark of Butler, Missouri; several nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Frank; two brothers, Steven and Donald Hoover; two sisters, Helen Lou and Betty Collins; and one son-in-law, Johnnie Joe Hough.

May food distribution at Food Pantry‏

May 23 is the monthly food distribution at the Community Food Pantry of Butler. We will serve from 8:30 to 11:30 at 709 W. Ohio. 

If you have a food need please join us and bring proof you live in Bates County. 

Call 660 679 3951 if you have any questions.

Bates County Sheriffs Office Activity Report 5/11 - 5/17 - 2015

BCSO ACTIVITY REPORT: 5/11-5/17-2015
  • MAY 11, 2015

TRESPASSING – ARCHIE
ANIMAL CALL – DREXEL
WRONG WAY DRIVER – BUTLER
911 HANG UP – ADRIAN
911 HANG UP – BUTLER
DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – ADRIAN

  • MAY 12, 2015

PROPERTY DAMAGE – FOSTER
DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – RICH HILL
AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN
DISTURBANCE – HUME
HARASSMENT – HUME
DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – RICH HILL
CWB – HUME
JUVENILE PROBLEM – RICH HILL

Butler Police Department Activity Report 5/11 - 5/17 - 2015


  • 05/11/2015
Prowler 300 block of N Havanna
Disturbance Wal-Mart parking lot
Walk in trespassing report
911 miss dial
Animal complaint 300 block of W Harrison
Theft report Main and Ft Scott
  • 05/12/2015 

Animal complaint S Bus 49
Animal complaint 800 block of W Pine
Kids with BB gun Ohio and Maple
Disturbance 300 block of N Main
Disturbance 800 block of N Fulton


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