UPDATE: Two women injured in Bates County head on crash

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On 1/10/17 around 2:10pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriffs Deputies and Butler Fire Department responded to a two vehicle head on crash on Missouri 52 West Highway around 1/4 miles West of Butler.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2005 Buick driven by 61 year old Rosemary Watson of Blue Mound, Kansas crossed the center line of the roadway and struck the 2013 Chevrolet driven by 67 Brenda J. Register of Foster, Missouri head on.

Both women sustained moderate injuries in this accident and both were transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital.

Both vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene by Douty's Tow of Butler, Missouri and Don's Tow also of Butler.

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Obituary - Anneta Gail (Nickless) Green

A funeral service for Anneta will be held at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Ron Dunlap.

Visitation will be held at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 between 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Inurnment will be at a later date in Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri.

The family suggests MEMORIAL donations be made to Heartland Hospice (Butler, Missouri. Donations may be left at the funeral home.

Anneta Gail (Nickless) Green, the daughter of Oliver Vincent and Alpha Vera (Johnson) Nickless, born November 1, 1941, passed away peacefully at Medical Lodge in Butler, Missouri, January 8, 2017 surrounded by her family. She spent her childhood in the Kansas City area, graduating from Raytown High School in 1959. Shortly after completing her education, she met and then married Elbert “Bert” Green. They made their home in the Appleton City area and to this union three children were born: Lisa, Chris, and Matt. Along with raising her children and managing her household, Anneta attended and graduated from nursing school as a Registered Nurse in her early forties. She worked at both the hospital in Eldorado Springs, Missouri and Heartland Hospital for Children for more than a decade. She dearly loved her family and was a great mother and grandmother. One of her most cherished accomplishments was her graduation from nursing school with honors: “She never had a bigger smile on her face than that evening,” Bert mentioned. Apart from this, Anneta remained an avid reader of science fiction novels and watcher of sci-fi films, especially enjoying Star Trek. It could be said that Anneta was an original Trekkie! Furthermore, she spent many years actively working in the Bates County Genealogical Society. Everyone greatly enjoyed her culinary talents, as Anneta’s pies, biscuits, and cakes were among the finest in the area. Spending many happy hours in her garden, she dearly loved her Irises. She came to know Christ later in life, but always showed his presence through her tender care and kind words. Her family and friends will deeply miss her. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Charles “Ray” Nickless. Anneta is survived by her husband Bert; children: Lisa (Mark) Stoddard, Chris (Karen) Green, Matt (Ladonna) Green; grandchildren: Amy (Jeff) Nold, Ashlee Stoddard, Brian (Sara) Green, Brett Stoddard and fiancé Jessica, Rachel and Clinton Green; great-grandchildren: Austin, Kaylean and Evalyn Nold, and Brilyn.

Obituary - Earl Wayne Anderson

Earl Wayne Anderson

Earl Wayne Anderson, 91, passed away at his home, Tuesday, January 9, 2017 in Bella Vista, Arkansas. Earl was born in Butler, Missouri above the family laundry and dry cleaning business on August 26, 1925. He was the youngest of 6 children born to Clare and Emma Joy Anderson. 

Earl graduated from Butler High School in 1943. He was honored with athletic letters and many music awards at the regional and state levels. Immediately after high school he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was accepted into the pilot training program. He was later transferred to air to ground radar control where he received extensive advanced training in radar operations. After discharge in June 1946 he was one of the founding members of the popular dance band called “The Legionaires”, a band composed of ret
urning veterans. In the fall of 1946 he enrolled at CMSU in the returning vets accelerated program. After 2 years he devoted full time to the music industry. He worked with Jerry Whiteside band and others through 1948. In 1949 he was invited to audition for a vocalist job on a daytime radio show in San Francisco. After a year in San Francisco he married Mary Brown and returned to Missouri to finish his education at MU.

He spent 22 years at the Bendix Corporation in Kansas City as a technical writer then advancing to manager of Technical & Graphic Arts. In 1956 he was elected President of Butler Country Club and led the efforts to acquiring the land and developing the present site for the club. He functioned as chair for the Butler CC trust and was responsible for fund raising and development of the CC facilities. 

In 1971 he moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas to accept responsibility for the construction and development of Concordia, a life care facility for seniors. In 1973 he was appointed Executive VP & COO of the corporation.

In 1977 he returned to Kansas City and provided marketing services for Mid Central/Sysco where he met Bonnie. They married in 1978 and returned to Bella Vista where he resumed his first love, golf. As a teaching pro he helped many people learn golf skills and a love of the game. In conjunction, he worked in marketing for the banking industry including First Western Bank of Rogers/Bella Vista. 

He is survived by nieces and nephews and his wife Bonnie of 39 years. as well as a sister-in-law Barb (Dave) Dukes of Overland Park, Kansas. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, a sister and 1st wife Mary. 

There are no public services with private interment in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri. Arrangement by the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel of Butler. Online condolences may be sent to www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Blood Drive In Harrisonville

Head on collision near Butler sends two to hospital

Around 3 pm today Butler police, first responders, and Bates county EMS were dispatched to a two car accident about 1/4 mile west of town on 52 highway.

It is being reported the vehicles collided head on, sending at least two people to Bates County Memorial Hospital with injuries.

The exact cause of the accident and the names of those involved is unknown at this time; Mid America Live will provide more information as it becomes available.


This Story Has Been Updated:
http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2017/01/update-two-women-injured-in-bates.html

Court appearance delayed for Walker man accused of manslaughter

Casey Anders 

This week, the attorney representing Casey Anders, 33, of Walker Mo. requested a different judge in the case against Anders, who is accused of killing Brendan Moreland, 28, of Nevada last year.

The case was opened last May when Nevada police responded to the Cozy Court motel on a report of shots fired, but ultimately ended with the arrest of Anders on the manslaughter charge along with additional charges of felony armed criminal action; unlawful possession of firearm; and a felony intent to distribute a controlled substance.

Anders plead not guilty to the charges last August. No word yet on the status of the change of judge request.

FLASHBACK- A few less streets...

D8 would put you pretty close to the Butler square in 1969- This courtesy map would help insure you didn't get lost while in the county seat. It came complete with easy to find streets and quick reference regarding how far it was to other places, like Boise or Boston.

An interesting fact: the population in Butler in 1969 is about what it is today....around 4,000. 

-courtesy Linda Rolf, Facebook

Cosmic Bingo in Adrian

It's that time again.... COSMIC BINGO Saturday January 21st. Doors open at 5 and bingo begins at 7pm. Once again, we will have 4 side games, DJ, and lots of fun. 

Please share the flyer and hope to see everyone then! Don't forget about regular BINGO every Monday night. 

Attendance has been down so that means your odds at winning are that much better!!!