Circuit Court of Bates County Court News 2/21/17

• St v. Adam L Clark, probation violation, probation revoked, previous sentence ordered executed, jurisdiction retained under 559.

• St v. Donald Edwin Hogan, probation violation, probation revoked, previous sentence of 5 years in MDOC invoked under 559 with 120 day call back option.

• St v. Terrance M Riley, probation violation, probation revoked, previous sentence invoked this date.

• St v. Terrance M Riley, probation violation, probation revoked, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC this date.

• St v. John Henry Schmidt, I: possession of controlled substance-dismissed, II: unlawful use of drug paraphernalia-guilty plea, sentenced to 6 mos. Jail, given SES, to serve 10 days shock time, pay court costs.

• St v. Amy L Varnal, admitted probation violation, extended probation 1 year.

• St v. Tory A Webb, I: Fel poss of controlled substance, marijuana—guilty plea; II: Misd. Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia—dismissed; III: Felony endangering welfare of child—dismissed; IV: Felony endangering welfare of child—dismissed; V: Felony endangering welfare of child—dismissed; VI: Felony assault—dismissed; VII: Felony endangering welfare of child—dismissed; VII: Felony endangering welfare of child, dismissed; VIII: Felony unlawful use of weapon-exhibiting, guilty plea; IX: Felony assault –dismissed; sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, placed on probation for 5 years, all standard conditions, pay court costs.

• St v. Ronald Wayne Bollig, I: Felony possession of controlled substance—guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 4 years probation, to perform 100 hours of community service, standard conditions, pay court costs, II: DWR—dismissed; III: Failed to attach license plates-dismissed.

• St v. Ricky Dawn—Felony tampering with motor vehicle, guilty plea, amended information, given SIS, placed on 4 years supervised probation, standard conditions, to pay $435 restitution, to perform 100 hours of community service, pay court costs.

• St v. Cassy Djuna Marie Keith, I: Felony possession of controlled substance—marijuana—guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 yrs supervised probation, to perform 200 hours of community service, standard conditions, II: Misd. Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, fined $400 and court costs.

• St v. Amanda R Warren, I: Felony poss of controlled substance, marijuana, II: Misd. Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 years supervised probation, standard conditions, pay court costs.

New Sex Offender Registered in Adrian

David Benjamin Robey

The Bates County Sheriff's Office registered a new Sex Offender today. His information is below.

David Benjamin Robey

• DOB 5/15/1976

• Address: 13766 NE County Road 5003, Adrian, MO 64720

• Offense: Indecent Liberties with a Child

• Victim Info: White 15 year old Female

• City, County, State of Offense: Overland Park, Johnson, KS

• City, County, State of Conviction: Olathe, Johnson, KS

• Date of Conviction: 2/26/15

Obituary - Clyde Matthews

Funeral services for Clyde Matthews will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2017 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Benjamin Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice.

Clyde Elmore Matthews, age 93 of Amoret, Missouri died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at his home in Amoret. He was born October 10, 1923 to Isaac and Alice Lorena Hendrickson Matthews in Amoret.

Clyde is survived by his wife Eulela Matthews of Amoret, Missouri; three sons, Robert Matthews and wife Kathleen of Harrisonville, Missouri, Steve Matthews and wife Sandra and Kevin Matthews and wife Christy, all of Amoret, Missouri; eight grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Ike Matthews.

Surveying the cake...

Employees at the Bates County Courthouse took a few minutes from their duties to help Bates County Surveyor W. C. (Bill) Lethcho celebrate his birthday today. It's the 'big 80' for this long time county employee and the cleverly decorated cake reflects his trade. If you're in the area, stop by and wish Bill a happy birthday.

-photo courtesy Marlene Wainscott 

Trista Vail Love Fund set up now

33 year old Trista Vail of Butler died tragically last Saturday leaving a 2 month old daughter in the balance, while Trista's fiancé Johnny Mack Stephens, Jr. is recovering in a Kansas City area hospital.

It stands to reason that both father and daughter have a long road ahead to navigate without Trista; a Love Fund has been set up at the Community First Bank in Butler for those who would like to contribute to their future.

Community First Bank has two locations- 1109 W. Ft. Scott St. and 915 W. Ft. Scott St. in Butler, Mo. Donations can be made to the Trista L. Vail Love Fund.

Your kind gestures, thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. 

Clinton Police Officer's assaulted

Tommy L. Davidson Jr.

On 2-13-17, at 11:10 P.M., a Clinton Police Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of East Green Street on a green Dodge Neon with no license plates. The officer contacted the driver, 36 year old Tommy L. Davidson Jr. of Lowry City, who could not produce a driver’s license nor proof of insurance for the vehicle. The officer observed that Davidson was visibly shaking and avoided looking at the officer when speaking to him. 

The Clinton Police K9 unit responded to the scene and upon approaching the vehicle Davidson handed a jar full of what appeared to be marijuana to the officer and told him “Here’s what you’re looking for. It’s bud.” Davidson was ordered from the vehicle but refused to exit and instead tried to put the vehicle in gear and drive away. A Taser was then used to bring him under control and out of the vehicle but upon exiting he began to kick officers in the shins, and chest areas. 

The Taser was once again used to bring Davidson under control and he was placed in handcuffs. He complained of chest pain and was transported to the Golden Valley Memorial hospital where he was examined, and then medically cleared, for incarceration at the Henry County Detention Center. A search of Davidson’s vehicle revealed a drug pipe and a loaded handgun. 

On the ground beside the vehicle where Davidson was fighting police, a black zippered bag was discovered containing suspected methamphetamine. Davidson was charged with 2nd degree assault on law enforcement officers, resisting arrest, unlawful use and possession of a firearm (while in possession of a controlled substance), possession of a controlled substance, possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to register a motor vehicle and no insurance. He was incarcerated in the Henry County Detention Center in lieu of bond.

Obituary - Joe Stanley Vincent

 Joe Stanley Vincent

 Joe Stanley Vincent, 81, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Joe was born November 16, 1935 in Nevada, MO to Arthur Ray and Pearl (Waltz) Vincent. On May 24, 1953 he was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Klotz in Nevada, MO and she survives of the home.

Joe grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1953. Following high school Joe served in the Missouri National Guard to fulfill his military obligation. He worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation/Highway Department in Vernon County for 44 years until his retirement in 1997. He also owned and trained quarter race horses all of his life. Joe especially loved to attend all of his grandkids activities.

In addition to his wife Shirley, survivors include one son, Wesley James Vincent and his wife Wynona, Lebanon, MO; two grandchildren, Christopher James Vincent and his wife Stacy, Springfield, MO, Melissa Marie Vincent, Surprise, AZ; five great-grandchildren, Caden, Cole, Brock, Brady, Brynnley; one step-granddaughter, Melissa Kallenbach; one step-great-granddaughter, Jessica; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherrial Mae Skillman on April 26, 2015; his parents; and two brothers, Paul Vincent, Charles George Vincent.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 2-4:00 p.m. prior to the service. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Fern W. Presley

Fern W. Presley 90 of Branson, Missouri passed away February 19, 2017 at The Oaks Retirement Community in Branson. 

Services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Prairie Center Church of God, 105 S. Montclaire Dr, Olathe, Kansas 66061.  

Visitation will be held prior to services from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Saturday, also at the church.  Burial will follow in Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Overland Park, Kansas. 

Contributions may be made to the Prairie Center Church of God.   Messages of condolence may be left for the family at http://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

 

Full obituary information will be published as it becomes available.