The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that there were five fatalities during the New Year's holiday counting period from 6 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2015 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2016. Troopers investigated 235 traffic crashes which included 59 injuries and all five of the fatalities. In addition, troopers made 109 arrests for driving while intoxicated during the 78-hour counting period. There were no boating or drowning incidents during the 2016 New Year’s holiday counting period.
During the 2015 New Year’s 102-hour counting period, troopers investigated 344 traffic crashes with 116 injuries, and made 90 arrests for driving while intoxicated. There were no boating or drowning incidents during the 2015 New Year’s holiday counting period.
Two of the fatalities occurred in Weldon Spring, MO, area; two fatalities occurred in the Troop I, Rolla, MO, area; and one fatality occurred in the Troop D, Springfield, MO, area.
Two fatalities occurred on Saturday, January 2, 2016. The double fatality traffic crash occurred on Calvey Creek Road in Jefferson County. No further details are available at this time.
Theft report Havanna and Dakota
Warrant service
Animal complaint Dakota and Delaware
Animal complaint 100 block of S Olive
C and I driver Wix Lane
Vandalism report S High
Noise complaint 200 block of S Main
C and I driver on Square
Trespassing call 600 block of W Adams
Report of Gun Shots Summit St Out of City Limits
Animal complaint Fran Apts
Noise complaint S High
Warrant service
Keep the peace 400 block of S Main
C and I driver W-52
Animal complaint S Fulton
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| Ruth Ellen Anderson |
Ruth Ellen Anderson, 68, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Community Springs Health Care in El Dorado Springs, MO following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 29, 1947 in El Dorado Springs to John Wesley Tolle and Elva Thedford Tolle. She married Shelby “Andy” Anderson on December 24, 2003 and he survives of the home.
Ruth grew up in El Dorado Springs and attended school there. She worked at the Nevada State Hospital for 12 years. She was a licensed beautician in Nevada for a number of years and worked in home care until her retirement. She enjoyed making teddy bears and collecting rocks.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Theresa Hamilton and her husband Chip, Pueblo, CO and Rolla John Hamilton, Nevada; stepchildren, Faith DeNucci, Oviedo FL and Shelby Anderson, Jr., Branson, MO; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; three brothers, Jim Tolle and his wife Shirley, Broomfield, CO, John Tolle and his wife Terri, Tucson AZ and Bill Tolle and his wife Bea, Arvada, CO; and one sister, Rosemary Clark, Stockton, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A committal service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.
On 1/1/16 around 9:22 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County arrested 17 year old Tyler R. Hiser of Adrian, Missouri.
Mr. Hiser was arrested for 1.) Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance 2.) Possession of less than 35 grams of Marijuana 3.) Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
He was booked into the Cass County Detention Center and later released.
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On 1/1/16 around 9:38 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 34 year old Bambi M. Ayers of Amoret, Missouri.
She was arrested for 1.) Felony Possession of a controlled substance 2.) Fail to maintain right half of the roadway 3.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia 5.) Bringing a controlled substance into a correctional facility.
Mrs. Ayers was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.
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The Butler Public Library held a "Noon Year's Eve" event at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 31 for area children. Thirty children plus parents attended this program where the children listened to stories, made themed crafts, celebrated with a countdown and balloon drop and had a light lunch.
The library is thankful for the support of the parents and the community members who donate to the library so such programs can occur.
Those interested in library events can follow the Butler Public Library's Facebook page, visit www.butlerpubliclibrary.org, or stop in and talk with staff.
The Service for Irene will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri . The Minister officiating the service will be Pastor Tony Reynolds Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri The family suggests Memorial donations be made to the First Christian Church in Appleton City.
Irene G. Powell passed from this life on December 31, 2015 at 97 years of age. She was born in rural Laclede County, Missouri on September 18, 1918, the youngest of six children born to Newton Clark and Carrie Ann (Woolsey) Gouge. After attending rural grade school she entered high school in Stoutland, Missouri, graduating in May of 1937. She continued to live at home with her parents while caring for her ailing mother Carrie who died the following February 28, 1938.
After the death of her mother, Irene was hired as the companion for an older lady suffering with arthritis. They traveled to Arkansas and Oklahoma so her employer could take treatments in the hot mineral baths. Later Irene was hired to care for Anna Bowling and her daughter Mary Ann while Ann’s Husband Lloyd was traveling around Missouri building roads as he was employed by Royce Zink Construction of Appleton City. Lloyd had a handsome friend who was also employed by Zink Construction, so Anna and Lloyd decided the two should meet. Thus began the courtship of Richard Powell and Irene. They were married on June 18, 1942 in St. Louis where Richard was stationed while serving in the Army Air Corps. Irene continued to live in Lebanon and work in a bank until Richard was honorably discharged. They settled in Appleton City where Richard resumed working for Zink Construction. Richard had rented three rooms in Grace Kidd’s home for them. Their only child Carol Ann was born on May 24, 1944. Irene was a stay at home mom until Carol Ann was in grade school.
She worked for Brownsberger’s Department Store for approximately 20 years; then babysat in her home for a short time before becoming a cook for Head Start in Appleton City for six years. Her final employment was with Yoss Brothers Grocery.
Irene was a longtime member of the Appleton City First Christian Church where she taught a preschool Sunday school class, served as superintendent of children’s Sunday school, led and taught vacation Bible school and was active in CFW where she held several offices. She was a founding member of the church quilt guild and also often quilted with the group at Ohio Christian Church. She was a former member of the Appleton City Rebecca Lodge and had belonged to the local PTA while her daughter was in school. In later years she was a member of the Ellett Memorial Hospital auxiliary.
Irene was a wonderful cook most noted for her yeast rolls and glazed donuts, which she always supplied for bake sales and the country store at the Appleton City fair. People would stand in line to get them often calling her at home to have her mark them sold before the actual sale day.
Irene was a very good seamstress although she claimed to not enjoy it. Quilting was a favorite pastime as was crocheting and she made numerous pillows and afghans to give as gifts. Many people have some of the Christmas ornaments that she crocheted. She crocheted 30 bells to decorate the ends of the pews for her granddaughter’s wedding.
Preceding Irene in death were her parents; husband Richard in 1990; four sisters: Lucy Atkins, Katherine Logan, Pearl Mooney and Lorene Pryer; and one brother Elston Gouge. She is survived by her daughter Carol Ann and husband Gary Hackney; granddaughter Deborah and husband Brent Emsbarger; great-granddaughters Morgan and Sydney Emsbarger; plus numerous nieces and nephews.
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| Bryan C. Ferrel |
On 12/31/15 around 10:35 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 35 year old Brian C. Ferrel of Butler, Missouri.
Mr. Ferrel was arrested for 1.) Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine 2.) Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 3.) 2 Misdemeanor Warrants - Cole County 4.) no seatbelt.
He was booked into the Bates County Jail and is currently listed as bondable.
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that there were five fatalities during the New Year's holiday counting period from 6 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2015 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2016. Troopers investigated 235 traffic crashes which included 59 injuries and all five of the fatalities. In addition, troopers made 109 arrests for driving while intoxicated during the 78-hour counting period. There were no boating or drowning incidents during the 2016 New Year’s holiday counting period.
