A dandy day for a field trip

A great day sharing Bates County history with the Freshman Class of Rich Hill high school. First the museum, then a visit to the Courthouse lawn statue and marker. To finish off the day, it's off to the Battle of Island Mound site; with perfect weather to boot. - our thanks to Peggy Buhr

Obituary - Lillian G. Gibbons Kail

Lillian G. Gibbons Kail

Lillian G. Gibbons Kail, 76 of Drexel, Missouri passed away September 24, 2016 at her home in Drexel. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday, September 30, 2016 at Cypress United Methodist Church in Bells, Tennessee. 

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Friendship Funeral Home in Friendship, TN. A visitation will also be held Friday at the church from 12:00 to 2:00 pm prior to services. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, MO (660-679-0009) and Friendship Funeral Home, Friendship, TN (731-677-2673)

Lillian was born April 7, 1940 in Alamo, TN to James and Edith Kirchoff Gibbons. She grew up in the Alamo area and graduated from Alamo High School. Lillian was united in marriage to Harry Kail on July 12, 1958. She worked for Brown Shoe Company and retired from Wilson Sporting Goods. She and her husband then purchased the Madina Market in Madina, TN. They owned and operated the market until Harry’s health began to decline. Lillian enjoyed crocheting, needle work, traveling and especially spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harry Kail in 2015 and by a son Harry Kail, Jr. “Bubba” in 2009, sister Clara Buford, and brother James Gibbons.

Lillian is survived by her son Anthony W. Kail, Sr. (Susan) of Bells, TN, daughter Jennifer Smith (Bobby) of Drexel, MO. , grandchildren, Tiffany Lee “T.K.”, Stephen Kail, Timothy Kail, Amber Kail, Anthony W. Kail, Jr., Marquita Kail, Seana Autry, Bobby Smith, Jr., Dillon Smith, Freddie Casey, Francine Gillard, Joshua King, Jawstin Smith, 18 great-grandchildren, sister Louise Forsythe, brothers Walt Gibbons, and Wayne Gibbons, along with a host of nieces nephews and extended family.

Circuit Court News of Bates County 9/19-9/23-2016

• St v. Christopher Cook, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines; II: Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, guilty plea, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC on both counts, given SES, placed on probation for 5 years, sentences to run concurrently.

• St v. Melanie A Engels, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, guilty plea, sentenced to 5 yrs in MDOC, given SES, placed on probation for 5 years w/standard conditions; II: Misd. Failure to drive on right half of roadway, fined $100; III: Misd possession of controlled substance, marijuana, fined $100; IV: Misd. Possession of drug paraphernalia, fined $100; v: Misd. Driving while license suspended/revoked-$50 and court costs.

• St v. Lindie M Gray, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines; found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, standard conditions.

• St v. Larry D Jacobs, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 yrs probation, standard conditions.

• St v. Douglas A Starbuck, probation revoked, 5 years term of probation invoked.

• St v. Kellsey K Jordan, probation violation, violation admitted, probation extended one year.

• St v. Dewayne E Boehm, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on probation for 5 years, standard conditions.

• St v. Dewayne E Boehm, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on probation for 5 years, standard conditions.

• St v. Dewayne E Boehm, I: Felony burglary—guilty plea, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, II: Felony stealing—guilty plea, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on probation for 5 years, standard conditions.

• St v. Brandi L Graham, probation revocation, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, standard conditions.

• St v. Brandi L Graham, probation revocation, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, standard conditions.

• St v. Cory F Harper, guilty plea to Felony possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute, and to Felony unlawful possession of a firearm, sentenced to 5 years on each count in MDOC, to run concurrently with each other, to be placed in Court ordered Long Term Treatment.

• St v. John Haun, Felony possession of controlled substance, guilty plea, sentenced to 6 years in MDOC, to be placed in Long Term Treatment.

• St v. Taylor C Heffernon, Felony possession of controlled substance, alprazolam; guilty plea, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SIS, placed on supervised probation for 5 years, to do 200 hours of community service, other standard conditions.

• St v. Tonya Marie Morris, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines; II: Misd. Possession of drug paraphernalia, State dismisses.

• St v. Tonya Marie Morris, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines-guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 years supervised probation, standard conditions, II: Misd. Possession of paraphernalia with intent to use-fined $250 & court costs.

Drug arrest at Rich Hill Motel

Darrel Walls

On September 22, 2016 Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at the Apache Motel in Rich Hill, MO. The driver of the vehicle acted very nervous and was having a hard time trying to communicate with the Deputies. 

When the driver retrieved her driver license out of the trunk of the vehicle, the Deputies observed several small clear plastic baggies in her purse. The baggies had a white powdery substance inside them. When the driver realized what she had just done she immediately tried to close her purse and place it back in the trunk of the car. 

Heather Green

The Deputy field tested the substance in the baggies and if tested positive for methamphetamine. The driver, identified as Heather Green (DOB 9/15/1972) was then taken into custody. With the positive test for methamphetamine the Deputies then had probable cause to search the vehicle. Inside the vehicle the Deputies found a loaded syringe, 16 unused syringes, 1 used syringe, approximately 2.1 grams of marijuana, approximately 3.56 grams of methamphetamine as well as drug paraphernalia.

Some of the items that were located were found underneath the passenger seat of the vehicle that had been occupied by Darrell Ralls (DOB 9/18/1959). Green stated that the items found under the passenger seat were not hers.

Heather Green was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana and Unlawful use of Drug Paraphernalia. Her bond was set at $15000.00 cash or surety.

Darrel Walls was charged with the same charges and his bond was also set at $15000.00 cash or surety.

Both subjects are currently in custody at the Bates County Jail.

Bates County Deputies were assisted on the scene by Rich Hill Police Department.

Arrest made in Dexel Area

Jason L. Cook

On September 21, 2016 the Bates County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous tip of a suspicious vehicle that was parked in the ditch, with the subject smoking something, at the intersection of County Road 16002 and State Line Road in Drexel, MO.

Upon the Deputy’s arrival he made contact with the driver identified as Jason L. Cook (DOB 4/20/1985). Cook advised the Deputy that he had pulled over to the side of the road to text someone because he did not like to text and drive.

The Deputy had Dispatch run Cook through MULES to check for any wants or warrants. Dispatched advised the Deputy that Cook had 2 warrants, one out of Butler County and one out of Ripley County. The warrant from Butler County was extraditable but the warrant from Ripley County was not. The Butler County warrant was for Operating a Vehicle on a Highway without a valid license. The bond was $1000.00 cash or surety.

Cook was transported to the Bates County Jail where he was able to bond out on the warrant.

40th Jubilee packs a punch

 Temps were more like Summer than Fall...which equated to a huge turnout for the 40th annual Amsterdam Jubilee on Saturday.

It was a day of winners for all:

Baby contest
0-6 girls Luna Stanley, daughter of Lucas and Missy Stanley

0-6 boys Riot Long son of Daniel and Cassie Long

7-12 girls Lillian Bridges daughter of Austin Bridges and Taylor Swezey

7-12 boys Kaiden Nye son of Mike Strup and Nickie Nye

13-18 girls Tinlee Easterla daughter of Matt and Mallari Easterla

13-18 boys Sawyer Hoover son of Steven and Stanie Hoover

19-24 girls Hadley Brooks daughter of Travis and Rachelle Brooks


19-24 boys Carson Smith son of Shea and Elizabeth Smith

Chicken drop:
Debbie Lacy

Fishing tourney:
Mike Erickson
Miles Tyrer

Queen:
Alyssa Vunovich

Sr. Queen:
Christina Landis

Ms. Tiny Tot:
Beigh Robbins

Mr. Tiny Tot:
David Nelson

Princess:

Libbi Robbins 

Prince:
Jeremiah Johnston

3 on 3 basketball:

Julien Team

Best Float:
Miami Class of 1982

Car show:
Best Truck- 36 Ford owned by Edward Fleming

Best Car- 64 Plymouth, Franklin Tyrer

Best in Show- 72 Mustang owned by Bryan Hendrix


50/50 pot winner ($86) Devon Lunde

More results to be added as they become available

Arrest made in Henry County school burglary

William A. Reynard

On Friday, September 23, 2016 Deputy Oaks responded to the Clinton Christian Academy on a report of a burglary. The investigation showed that several food items along with a bass guitar were taken from the school on the evening of September 22, 2016.

A suspect was developed from video surveillance received in the course of the investigation.

The suspects picture was posted on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page and several tips were received about who the individual may be.

On September 23, 2016, Deputy Lambirth observed the suspect in the area of the Sheriff’s Office and arrested William A. Reynard, age 18, of Iola, Kansas for investigation of burglary 2nd degree.

Reynard was formally charged on Saturday by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office with burglary 2nd degree with a bond set at $10,000.00. Reynard remains in the Henry County Detention Center.

Drug arrested made in Henry County

Matthew Hall

 Just after 9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2016, Deputy Oaks was dispatched to the business in the 200 block of NW Highway 7 on a report of suspicious activity. Deputy Oaks encountered two subjects at that location and determined that they both had active arrest warrants. 

After both subjects were arrested on the warrants, Deputy Oaks applied for and received a search warrant to search a storage building where the subjects had been taken into custody. Several items of drug paraphernalia as well as a quantity of suspected methamphetamine was recovered during the search.

Audrey Shearer

Matthew Hall, age 29, Clinton was arrested on Henry County warrants for robbery 1st degree, possession of a controlled substance and a Clinton Municipal warrant for possession of a controlled substance. 
He was also arrested on a 24 hour investigative hold for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. Audrey Shearer, age 25, Clinton was arrested on a Clinton Municipal warrant for defective equipment and a Benton County warrant for assault. She was also arrested on a 24 hour investigative hold for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Both subjects remain incarcerated in the Henry County Detention Center. Assisting at the scene was Deputy Townsend, Deputy Dugan and Sheriff Oberkrom.