Thursday, February 23, 2017

Help Jim and Donna Kauffman celebrate Golden Anniversary







Need a part time job?

The Amoret Post Office is looking to hire a PMR (Postmaster Relief). This is a part time position only. Go to usps.com/careers to apply. If you have any questions please contact Shellie Wisdom at 660-925-3221 1pm-3pm M-Sat or call Tammy Cummings at the Butler Post Office 660-679-3921. Thank you




Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Obituary - Richard Gregory Henderson

Richard Gregory Henderson
Richard Gregory Henderson, 86, formerly of Nevada, MO passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Carriage Square in St. Joseph, MO. Richard was born in St. Louis, MO on April 1, 1930 to Charles Bernard and Elizabeth Antoinette (Wapelhorst) Henderson. He was united in marriage to Jane F. Murray on March 31, 1951 and she preceded him in death on January 19, 2006.

Richard graduated from DeAndreis High School in St. Louis with the Class of 1948. He served with the United States Navy on board the USS Oriskany and the USS Princeton during the Korean Conflict. He served two tours of duty and was discharged in 1954. Richard received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1957 from the University of Missouri in Columbia where he became a General Botany Lab Instructor for several years. Richard taught Honors Biology at Hickman High School in Columbia from 1963-1990 where he sponsored the Biology Club. Richard received numerous awards including the Columbia Public School Teacher of the Year 1975-1976, Missouri Science Teacher of the year 1976-1977, National Association of Biology Teacher’s Outstanding Biology Teacher for the State of Missouri in 1968. He was appointed Chairman of Secondary Science Department for Columbia Public School System. Before moving to Nevada, Richard called the Hallsville/ Columbia area home for 55 years. He was an avid gardener who enjoyed the outdoors and was a CPR instructor for a number of years. He was a member of the Newman Center in Columbia and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada.

Survivors include his children, Mary Kohne and husband Kevin, Festus, MO, Lisa Signori and Carlos Mentley, Mt. Pleasant, SC, Chris Henderson and wife Dawn, Voltaire, ND, Jean Foster and husband John, St. Joseph, MO; 11 grandchildren, Mike Kohne and wife Maddie, Claire Kohne, Ethan Signori, Erin Signori, Toni Perry and husband Kyle, Kathleen Reilly and friend Wes Decoteau, Sean Riley, Caitlin Vore and friend Mitch Tucker, Hannah Vore, William Vore, Marissa Foster and several great-grandchildren, Aliah, Kayden and Kaylee. He was preceded in death by his step-father James O’Leary and mother Elizabeth O’Leary; his wife Jane; and one sister, Dorothy Whatley.

In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests planting daffodils, one of his favorite flowers, in the fall or donations may be made in memory of Richard Henderson to “The Kewpienet Scholarship Fund”. Donations may be mailed c/o Charley Blackmore, 2312 Deer Creek Court, Columbia, MO 65201. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Our Lady Catholic Church in Festus, MO. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Interment with Military Honors will follow 10:00 a.m. Friday at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St Louis, MO.








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. 









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