A big THANK YOU from the Butler Police Department

The Butler Police Department would like to extend its gratitude to Ian Wise, of Hoot Owl Heating and Cooling, and Rodger Koehn of Union Restaurant and Public House for purchasing the Butler Police Department officer's lunch today. 

In light of disturbing recent events in Dallas, the support is deeply felt and greatly appreciated.

Obituary - Billy Gean Barnard

Billy Gean Barnard, 77, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, July 8, 2016 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 at the Atkinson Funeral Home.

Billy was born July 21, 1938 in Cass County, Missouri, the son of Clyde Velmer and Kate Christina (Eifert) Barnard, Sr. He worked as an auto mechanic for Busy Bee Salvage in Harrisonville for 45 years before retiring. He enjoyed tinkering with all types of machinery and was an avid collector of everything.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Clyde V. Barnard, Jr. and Robert Lee Barnard and Robert’s wife, Ruth Ann Barnard; three sisters, Dorothy Barnard, Betty Huggins, Kathryn Barnard, and a sister-in-law, Mickie Barnard. 

He is survived by two brothers, Ira C. Barnard and his wife, Lavonne, Adrian, Missouri, and James W. Barnard, Sr., El Dorado Springs, Missouri; one sister, Rose McAllister, Harrisonville, Missouri; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Deepwater man arrested in St. Clair County

Michael Taylor

On July 5, Michael Taylor, 27, Deepwater, was arrested in Lowry City on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a class C felony charge of domestic assault-second degree and class D felony resisting arrest by fleeing. Bond is set at $10,000 cash only. 

The charges stem from a Lowry City Police Department investigation on April 24. 

Taylor was also arrested on a Clinton Police Department warrant for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge. Bond on that charge is $500 cash only.

Appleton City man arrested in St. Clair County

Zachary Dewey

On July 7, Zachary Dewey, 27, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class C felony burglary-second degree. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

The charge stems from an investigation on May 18 when a St. Clair County deputy took a report from Richard Foster in reference to a burglary at the Appleton City storage units located at the corner of Third and Popular. Foster reported several items missing including a black, refinished trunk containing dishes, photo albums, knives, watches, and the ashes of his deceased family member. 

During the investigation several items identified as taken from the storage unit were located at Dewey’s former residence on West Second Street, Appleton City, and at his new residence on West Hightower Street, El Dorado Springs.

Obituary - Alecia Rachelle Johnson

Alecia Rachelle Johnson, 21 of Butler, Missouri passed away July 7, 2016 at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009) and are pending at this time. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at http://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Full obituary and service information will be published when it becomes available.

This is why we love living in a small wonderful community

After last nights horrible acts against our law enforcement officers in Dallas, Texas, we want our local men and women in blue to know they are appreciated! 

Roger Kohen owner of the Union Restaurant in Butler and Hoot Owl Heating and Cooling owner Ian Wise would like to buy you lunch today. 
 

Law enforcement officers of Butler go to The Union Restaurant today and have lunch on us! Thank you for keeping us safe!

Bates County Sheriffs Office seeking publics help

The Bates County Sheriffs Office is attempting to locate a older model gray in color Pontiac car that was involved in a home burglary in the Butler area today.

The vehicle was said to have been occupied by a unknown black male driver and a white female passenger that is said to have several tattoos .

If you see this vehicle or have any information on this please contact the Bates County Sheriffs Office 660-679-3232. Please always be AWARE of your SURROUNDINGS!!! 


Copyright 2016 Mid America Live News

From the desk of Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson

Flags at half staff at the BCSO

Today, with a heavy heart, I ordered the flag at the Bates County Sheriffs Office to be flown at half mass in honor of The Law Enforcment Officers who were killed yesterday.

I ask that you join our staff in prayers for those that have fallen, their families and their Police Departments.

Today courageous men and women across the country will have serious talks with their loved about their chosen profession. 

Rest assured that the men and women of the Bates County Sheriffs Office will continue to serve our citizens with the Respect and Honor you deserve. 

We will not coward down to the evils in this world.
 
Today we Stand for the Heros that have Fallen. Today we ask you to Stand with Us not against Us. God Bless You and God Bless America.

Sheriff Chad Anderson