51st Annual Bushwacker Days in Nevada

 The 51st Bushwacker Days will be held in Nevada June 10th - June 13th with a "Salute to our Heroes, civilian and military". Enjoy a street carnival, baby contest, toddler swimsuit show, parade and a car and truck show.

 David Phelps from Nashville will present a gospel concert on Wednesday June 10th beginning at 7pm. Local legends will be on stage on Thursday beginning at 8:30.

Friday will feature Missouri’s Fallen Heroes Display in the bottom floor of the Vernon County Courthouse and Carl Acuff Jr. and Jeannie Kendall will be on stage Friday at 8:30pm.

Saturday will feature a full day of festivities culminating in the Larry Gatlin and Gatlin Brother performing at 8:30pm on the Main Stage.

Don’t miss Bushwacker Days in Nevada June 10th – June 13th.

Obituary - Richard Keith "Pappy" Williams

Richard Keith "Pappy" Williams

Richard Keith “Pappy” Williams, 78, of Rich Hill passed away on Friday, June 05, 2015. Richard was born on May 12, 1937 in Nevada, Missouri to D.C. and Glady Williams. At 18 he enlisted in the Air Force. He married his childhood sweetheart, Naomi Hagerman, on January 19, 1957. They traveled the world and had three children. He retired from the Air Force after 22 years of service.

Richard will be remembered for his unconditional love of country, God, and family. He enjoyed working with his hands, building and repairing things “with spray cans.” He was always loyal, dependable and never missed an opportunity to learn or share his wisdom with others. A tenacious man, he never gave up on anything or anyone.

He will be missed by his wife, Naomi, Bradford, Kimela, Deah, Christy, Anette, Mervin, Bradley, Benjamin, Susan, Cassidy, Brandon, Brent’lee, Blake, Katelyn, William, Johnathon, Mandy, Brandon, Caleb, Megan, Dierk, Holly, Sabastion, Kaiden, Skyler, Kayla, Ashton, Aiden, Oliver, Antigone, nieces, Marilyn, and Margaret and countless others.

He may not have outlived us all but he certainly lived more than any of us.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. with Military Honors following on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Community Christian Church in Nevada with Gary Kurtz officiating. The family will receive friends from 3-4:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Vernon County Cancer Relief, P.O. Box 24, Nevada, MO, 64772.

Obituary - LaVern Allen Croan

 LaVern Allen Croan

 LaVern Allen "Old Man" Croan, age 76, of Blue Mound, Kansas passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015. He was born at Bush City, Kansas on June 22, 1938 the son of Vernon Allen and Ruby McGraw Croan. He married Judy Starbuck on October 26, 1964 at Fort Scott, Kansas. He worked for several years as a welder and mostly recently as a "junker". LaVern enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Vandale Croan in 1989, a brother, Butch Croan and a sister, Velma "Bid" Hermreck. He is survived by his wife, Judy, three sons, Virgil, Vernon, and Vance, five daughters: Virginia Boothe, Verna Frye, Valerie Roberts, Vicki James, and Diane Trostle, a brother John Croan, four sisters: LaVonne Chase, Judy Gaddis, Shirley Weems, and Martha Sumners, and numerous grand, great grand and great great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2015 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial will be in the Centerville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Mound City Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the LaVern Croan Memorial Fund. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Clinton man arrested for Class D Felony

Jacob Linthicum

On June 5, Jacob Linthicum, 21, Clinton, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a class D felony charge of unlawful use of a weapon and an unclassified felony of armed criminal action. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety. 

The warrant was issued on June 1 and stemmed from an incident in April 2014 when Linthicum allegedly pointed a rifle at Paul Shrik in an angry or threatening manner. 

Mr. Shirk was attempting to repossess a 2004 Mitsubishi passenger car from property located near the B Highway and M Highway junction, Appleton City, when the incident occurred.

Rockville man arrested on St. Clair County Warrant

James Peterson

James Peterson- On June 6, James Peterson, 26, Rockville,Missouri was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on an infraction of displaying the plates of another. 

The warrant was issued in February and stems from an original incident with the Missouri State Highway Patrol in August 2014. 

Bond is set at $181 cash only.

2015 Relay for Life nets over $40,000

The annual Relay for Life event last Saturday was met with fair weather and a full roster of activities as usual. Throughout the day everyone was treated to live music (including Elvis), some local talent, karaoke, contests and prizes- plus a wide variety of delicious food cooked up on the spot.

Elvis serenades little Liam Erickson during the
Relay for Life event on Saturday

Earlier today it was reported the grand total for this year was $40,214.10, but that number continues to grow as donations are still coming in.

Team Educate tops the list of most money earned with a total of $10,541.43, with the Memories for Mom team in second place at $8.428.00.

Corporate donations this year rounded out to $10.930.00.

Most team spirit and Best Campsite awards went to Team MASH.

A special thank you to all those who participated in the day-long event and to all those attended, and of course to those who donated.

The day wound down with the ceremonial lighting of luminaries at 10 pm.

More information will be published as it becomes available.

-our thanks to Sharon Cumpton

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report 6/1 - 6/7 - 2015

• JUNE 1, 2015

AMBULANCE REQUEST – HUME

AMBULANCE REQUEST – DREXEL

CHECK WELL BEING – AMSTERDAM

REPOSSESSION – ADRIAN

MVA – BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER

DEBRIS IN ROADWAY – ADRIAN

DISTURBANCE – ADRIAN

CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN

• JUNE 2, 2015

911 HANG UP – BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING – RICH HILL

BURGLARY – ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER

ANIMAL CALL – ADRIAN

RESIDENCE CHECK – URICH

CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN

TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER

WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER