Bates County Memorial Hospital Job Openings

Obituary - Georgianna Bellis

Georgianna Bellis

Funeral services for Georgianna Bellis will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 5, 2016 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Butler First Baptist Church.

Georgianna Bellis, age 85 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Breezy Meadows in Butler. She was born June 23, 1931 to Harry and Georgia Thompson Sutherland in Urich, Missouri.

Georgianna is survived by her son, Jerry Bellis of Overland Park, Kansas; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Bellis of Archie, Missouri; one brother, Leo Sutherland of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; one sister, Roberta Conner and husband Al of Greenwood, Missouri; five grandchildren, Josh, Dave, Amanda, Jason and Nichole; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jim Bellis in 2008; one son, Eddie Bellis; one daughter, Billie Jean Wentz; and one sister, Mary Newsome.

Nevada women arrested for burglary of storage units

Julie A Nelson

A Nevada resident has been charged with burglary and theft after deputies received a call regarding a storage unit with missing items. According to Sheriff’s Office officials, deputies were dispatched on 7/29/2016 to a storage unit that had been burglarized on West Hickory Street just outside the city limits of Nevada. 

Video captured at the scene and turned over to deputies provided a description of the suspected vehicle used in the crime. Deputies were able to identify the vehicle and set up surveillance over the weekend at a location they believed the vehicle would be. Once the vehicle was found, a traffic stop was made and stolen items from the storage unit were recovered.

The suspect has been identified as 50-year-old Julie A Nelson of Nevada. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said the deputies did an excellent job at identifying the suspect and recovering stolen property. “They acted on the information quickly and apprehended the suspect within a few days of taking the report.” 

Warrants were issued over the weekend for Nelson charging her with 2nd Degree Burglary, and felony Theft. Nelson is currently being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $10,000 cash only bond.

Updated Obituary - Robert "Bob" Beard

 Robert "Bob" Beard

Memorial services for Bob Beard will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Cathy Myers officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Inurnment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Adrian United Methodist Church.

Robert Dean Beard, age 83 of Adrian, Missouri died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born July 16, 1933 to Rue Ellis and Alice Lee Davis Beard in Bates County, Missouri.

Bob is survived by his wife, Jeanette Beard of Adrian, Missouri; three sons, Robby Dee Beard and wife Sylvie of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Marty Wayne Beard of Adrian, Missouri and Kiley Ray Beard of Kearney, Missouri; one sister, Judy Kennedy of Overland Park, Kansas; and one granddaughter, Stacey Lynn Beard. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Ruetta VanSlyke.

Butler Bears Football Scrimmage and Pancake Breakfast set for August 6th

The Butler Bears football team will have a scrimmage on August 6th starting at 9:00 am at the Deaton Thomas Field. 

Followed by pancakes and introduction of the fall athletes in football, volleyball, and cheerleaders. 

The Butler Bear Backers are hosting the event and all money raised will go towards gear for the sports program during the year.

From the Butler School District

Jr High and High School Schedule pick ups:
Seniors Tuesday, Aug 2 8:30-11:30
Juniors Tuesday, Aug 2 1:00 - 3:00
Sophomores Wednesday, Aug 3 8:30 - 11:30
Freshmen Wednesday, Aug 3 1:00 - 3:00
8th Grade Monday, Aug 8 8:30 - 11:30

• New Student Enrollment Tues, Aug 9th 8:30 - 11:30 & 1:00 - 3:00 Wed, Aug 9 8:30 - 11:30 & 1:00 - 3:00
  

• 7th Grade Orientation Wed, Aug 10th 6:30 in the Auditorium

• First Day of School Thursday, August 18 starting time 7:50

• Thursday early dismissal 1:40

 

Butler Elementary School:
It's almost time for school to start! Here is a list of up-coming events that will help you get ready!

• Aug. 8th and 9th is OPEN ENROLLMENT on (Monday and Tuesday) from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Elementary Office.

• August 11th is KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP beginning at 6:00 pm.

• MEET THE TEACHER night will be August 16th.

• Grades 1-3 6:00 pm - 7:00pm

• Grades 4-6 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A list will be posted outside the teachers room - so you can find out who your new teacher will be. 

You can bring your school supplies and put them in your desk and be ready for the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL ON AUGUST 18TH!

Fly for Phoenix Dice Run

Domestic in Rockville leads to arrest

Trent Lewis

On July 27, 2016 Deputies were dispatched to Osage St. in Rockville, MO in reference to a disturbance in progress. When they arrived at the scene, Deputies made contact with the victim. She stated that her son, Trent Lewis (DOB 9/19/1993) pushed her back in to the TV. 

The victim had previously told Lewis that his girlfriend was not allowed in the residence. The victim had returned home and found the girlfriend in her house. The victim began yelling at the girlfriend to leave and then Lewis came out of his bedroom with a baseball bat. 

The victim picked up a golf club to defend herself. Lewis then grabbed the golf club and used it to push the victim into the TV leaving a huge bruise on the back of her arm. 
 
Trent Lewis and his girlfriend then left the scene heading east into St. Clair County. Dispatch notified St. Clair County and asked them to stop and hold the vehicle. A short time later St. Clair County Deputies were able to stop the vehicle.

Mr. Lewis was transported to the Bates County Jail and was charged with Domestic Assault in the 2nd Degree. His bond was set at $10,000.00 cash or surety.