Obituary - Ralph Weeks

Graveside memorial services for Ralph Weeks will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Gravette, Arkansas. There is no visitation. Contributions to Guthy Jackson Foundation-NMO. 

Arrangements under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Ralph Loren Weeks, age 69 of Butler, Missouri formerly of Lawrence, Kansas died Friday, March 3, 2017 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born May 16, 1947 to Harold and Dona Weeks in Gravette, Arkansas.

Ralph is survived by his special caregiver and cousin, Linda Zellmer of Amoret, Missouri; an aunt, Irene Welliver of Amoret, Missouri; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Update Obituary - Don "Wimpy" Grimes

Don "Wimpy" Grimes

Funeral services for Don "Wimpy" Grimes will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2016 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, Missouri. Contributions to Crescent Hill Cemetery or Mike Grimes Scholarship Fund.

Jesse Don Grimes, age 87 formerly of Ballard, Missouri died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, Missouri. He was born May 10, 1929 to Jesse and Maude Edith VanSant Grimes near Ballard.

Don is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Grimes of Archie, Missouri; two sons, Randy Grimes and wife Karen of Archie, Missouri and Dale Grimes and wife Kelly of Urich, Missouri; two daughters, Joyce Elaine Combs and husband Troy of Holden, Missouri and Janice Louise VanSandt and husband Ronnie of Adrian, Missouri; 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael Lynn Grimes; five brothers, Alva, Merlin, Carl, Roy and William; two sisters, Mabel Bea Dickerson and Rilla Hazel Dickerson; and a granddaughter, Mica Jean Grimes.

Lost dog found near Amoret

A coon hound pup has been found along county road 9964 near Amoret. Very friendly, appears to be someone's pet. To identify and claim, call 660-832-4153.

Obituary - Homer DJ Rash

Homer DJ Rash

Homer DJ Rash, age 81, Overland Park, KS formerly of La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017. He was born on July 9, 1935 at La Cygne, Kansas the son of Dick and Abby Collins Rash. He served his country in the United States National Guard. He married Norma Stevenin in January of 1956. 

In his earlier years, DJ enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Dale, two brothers, Tommy and Buddy, and a sister, Violet. He is survived by his wife Norma, and a son Don Rash.

A private family graveside will be held at Jingo Cemetery. A public funeral service will be held at a later date. The family suggests contributions to Shawnee Mission Medical Center Cancer Center. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.

Two seriously injured in Vernon County semi truck rollover accident

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On 3/3/17 around 2:30am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle semi truck rollover accident in Southbound Lanes of I-49 around 3 miles South of Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Freightliner driven by 35 year old Jasson L. Roark of Richards, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off the left side of the roadway struck the ground and overturned several times.

Jasson L. Roark along with a passenger in his vehicle 37 year old Angela A. McCale of Nevada, Missouri both sustained serious injuries in this accident and both were transported by air ambulance to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri for treatment.

The semi truck was totaled and towed from the scene by M & M Towing of Carthage, Missouri.



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Butler man arrested in Bates County

On 3/3/17 around 1:43am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 56 year old Mikeral A. Carter of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Carter was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Possession of up to 35 grams of Marijuana 3.) Unlawful us of drug paraphernalia.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail and placed on a 12 hour hold.


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Job Opening In Amoret

Amoret Post Office is accepting applications Feb 28- March 5 online only at usps.com for a PMR. 

The pay is $12.88 an hour. This is a part time position only. 

If you have questions please call 660-925-3221 or 660-679-3921

Job Opening In Butler

The Butler Post Office is accepting applications March 6-11 online only at usps.com for an RCA position. 

The pay is $17.40 an hour. This is a part time position only. 

If you have questions please call 660-679-3921