Obituary - Samuel Benton Coale

Samuel Benton Coale, 68 of Nevada, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Samuel was born October 2, 1948 in Nevada, MO to William B. and Wilma Lois (Phipps) Coale.

Samuel grew up in Nevada. He loved going to McDonalds, playing with Hot Wheels, listening to country music, and celebrating Halloween. Samuel never met a stranger. He was always happy to visit with anyone who came to see him.

Survivors include one sister, Connie Marie Connelly and her husband Russell, Nevada; nieces, Toni Wooldridge and her husband Dale, Nevada, Sherrie Weber and her husband Bruce, Nevada, Teresa Wright and her husband Darryl, Nevada; nephew, Clay Coale and his wife Bonnie, Nevada; several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Billy Gene Coale and his wife Betty; and one great-nephew, Jason Coale.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Dennis Painter officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the National Association for Downs Syndrome in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada

Obituary - Jedd A. Beasley

Jedd A. Beasley, 59, Freeman, MO, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his home. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 p.m. 

Saturday, April 1 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with graveside services to follow in Freeman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64137.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).

Joint Agency Effort Puts Vehicle Theft Suspect in Jail

Alexander Morris

On March 22, 2017 Nevada Police were dispatched to Subway Sandwich at 2021 E Austin Blvd. for a vehicle theft in progress. It was reported to officers the suspect had stolen a pick-up and the victim was in the vehicle.

As officers began responding to the area it was reported the victim had jumped out of the vehicle around the Pilot Travel Center. Communications relayed to officers that the suspect vehicle went south bound on I-49. 

Nevada Officers started to search the area for the suspect and vehicle. A Vernon County Sheriff’s Deputy came into contact with the vehicle and attempted to stop it on I-49. The driver failed to stop for the deputy and a pursuit was initiated. One Nevada Police Detective continued toward the deputy for mutual aid.

The suspect traveled south on I-49 and took the Bellamy exit east bound on State Highway DD. Law enforcement continued to pursue the suspect and stolen vehicle until the suspect came to a stop on a county road and ran into a pasture on foot. Shortly after law enforcement was able to successfully take the suspect into custody without incident.

The suspect was transported to the Vernon County Jail once taken into custody. The vehicle was released back to the owner. The vehicle sustained heavy front end damage that was determined to have been caused from a crash with an embankment from where the vehicle was taken from.

The suspect has been identified as, 27 year old, Greenfield, Missouri resident, Alexander Morris.

Morris has been charged through the Vernon County Associate Court with the following charges:

Kidnapping, Felony D
Stealing a Motor Vehicle, Felony D
Leaving the scene of an accident-Property damage, Felony E
Assault 4th degree, Misdemeanor A
Driving while Revoked, Misdemeanor D

Morris was given a bond of $11,000 cash only.

Nevada Police Department would like to thank the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office for their help in the group effort to take the suspect into custody.

Cass County Job Fair and Business Expo

From the City of Butler

The City of Butler will be changing the operations of the brush pile effective April 1, 2017. 

Keys will be available for check out at the Butler Police Station Sun-Sat from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

The only materials that can be disposed of are tree limbs, brush, and tree trunks no larger than 6" in diameter.

Isolated Strong to Severe Storms Possible Friday

Scattered rain showers are still possible during the day today with widespread thunderstorms likely tomorrow. A few storms could be strong to severe with the primary threats being strong winds and hail. 

At this time, the tornado threat is low. Storms should exit the area by Saturday night, leaving behind a much needed 0.5-1.0 inch of rain. 

Another round of storms and accumulating rain is possible Sunday night into Monday. Keep checking back for the most updated information!

Butler Municipal Court news

BUTLER MUNICIPAL COURT 

Debra A. Hopkins, Judge 

Trish Thomas, Court Administrator 

March 17, 2017 

W=Warrant issued
City of Butler v.

James Allmon Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Ashley Alvarado Fail to register motor vehicle GP $75 + cc
Ashley Alvarado Fail to register motor vehicle GP $75 + cc
Sylvia Belk/Brotherton Peace Disturbance GP $100 ic
Randy Bell No vaild DL GP $125 + cc
Derrek Bennett Resist Arrest W
Ky Brink Defective Equipment GP $150 ic
Renee Bush Fail to register motor vehicle W
John Calhoun Stealing GP $150 ic
John Calhoun Trespassing GP $150 ic
Erika Catron Disorderly Conduct GP $300 ic
Chad Chase Defective Equipment GP $150 ic
Stanley Clinton Fail to register motor vehicle W
Stanley Clinton Seat Belt W
Austin Collins Domestic Assault W
Kayle Cooper Driving while suspended W
Steven Cox Trespassing W
Joseph Curtis Fail to register motor vehicle W
Willie Darr II Filing false report W
Matthew Dodds Fail to register motor vehicle W
Matthew Dodds No proof of Insurance W
Matthew Dodds Fail to register motor vehicle W
Matthew Dodds No proof of Insurance W
Brandon Elko Obstructing an Officer W
Shawn England Flee to Elude W
Shawn England C & I Driving W
Shawn England Resist Arrest W
Shawn England Leaving the Scene of an Accident W
Shawn England Driving while revoked W
Shawn England Fail to register motor vehicle W
Shawn England No proof of Insurance W
Edward Erwin Obstructing an Officer W
Reynaldo Flores Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Christopher Forbes Disorderly Conduct GP $125 + cc
Tabatha Francis Seat Belt GP $10
Bradley Frost C & I Driving GP SIS; 1 YR PB; BRING IN INSURANCE; PAY CC
Robert Gabriel Driving while suspended W
Robert Gabriel Seat Belt W
Robert Gabriel Fail to register motor vehicle W
Robert Gabriel Driving while suspended W
Matthew Garber Defective Equipment GP $225 ic
Rhonda Gates Stealing W
Joshua Gillespie Assault W
Beth Goodfield Fail to register motor vehicle GP $75 + cc
James Greer Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Drew Hampton Speeding GP $100 ic
Beth Hannon Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Michael Hanson Defective Equipment W
Tyler Harris No proof of Insurance W
Alexander Hayes-Martinez Fail to keep right GP $125 + cc
Mathew Heavener Driving while revoked GP $100 +cc
Mathew Heavener Driving while suspended GP $200 +cc
Matthew Heavener Driving while suspended W
Matthew Heavener Driving while suspended W
Taylor Heffernon Public Nuisance W
Arthur Helmer Obstructing an Officer GP SIS; 6 MONTH PB; PAY CC; NO NEGATIVE CONTACT W/POLICE
Herbert Hensley Defective Equipment GP $225 ic
Justin Hough Filing false report GP $175 + cc
Kraig Hughes Defective Equipment GP $150 ic
Maygan Ingelahrt Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Larry Jacobs Stealing W
Sally Jeffries Driving while suspended W
Earl Johnson Driving while suspended GP $150 + cc
Earl Johnson Seat Belt GP $10
Earl Johnson Possession of Drup Para GP $200 ic
Christopher Lawrence Possession of Marijuana W
Christopher Lawrence Possession of Drug Para W
Crystal Lawrence Stealing W
John Lewis Possession of Marijuana W
John Lewis Unlawful use of a weapon W
Lisa Louthan Driving while suspended GP SIS; 6 MONTH PB; PAY CC; KEEP DL
Stephanie Mangano Speeding GP $100 ic
Cassandra Martin No proof of Insurance W
Kayleigh Mayo Defective Equipment GP $200 ic
Bonnie Miller Obstructing an Officer W
Jason Miller Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Logan Miller Speeding GP $125 ic
Logan Miller C & I Driving GP $175 ic
Ashley Mitchell Driving while revoked W
Donald Morrison Defective Equipment GP $225 ic
Frank Nuzum Seat Belt GP $10
Johnny Poe Unlawful use of a weapon GP $125 + cc
Resha Reed Window Tint GP $75 ic
Terrance Riley Possession of Drug Para W
Dana Ritchie Possession of Marijuana W
Dana Ritchie Possession of Drug Para W
Dean Robards Animal running loose GP $75 ic
Elizabeth Rodriguez Fail to register motor vehicle W
Elizabeth Rodriguez Expired Drivers License W
Gerardo Romero-Cruz Fail to stop at stop sign/signal light W
Ernest Schmidt Stealing GP $250 + cc
Melissa Schoof Fail to register motor vehicle W
Jesus Selfridge Leaving the Scene of an Accident W
Jesus Selfridge Driving while revoked W
Jesus Selfridge No proof of Insurance W
Jesus Selfridge Driving while revoked W
Jesus Selfridge No proof of Insurance W
Jesus Selfridge Driving while revoked W
Jesus Selfridge Disorderly Conduct W
Jesus Selfridge Disorderly Conduct W
Mary Seward Speeding GP $225 ic
Jennifer Shields Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Jennifer Shields No proof of Insurance GP $125 ic
Robert Silvers Speeding GP $225 ic
Justin Skinner Defective Equipment GP $150 ic
Austin Smith Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Tristone Stone Defective Equipment GP $150 ic
Corey Thompson Fail to register motor vehicle W
Karen Thomas Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Michael Thornburg Defective Equipment GP $75 + cc
John Underwood Defective Equipment GP $150 ic
Stacie Varns Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic
Timothy Wheatley Stealing W
James Williamson No Valid DL GP $100 + cc
James Williamson Failed to yeild GP $100 + cc
Lindsay Wilson Fail to register motor vehicle GP $100 ic

Farmers Insurance Teacher of the Month

Mrs. Lacy is the Farmers Insurance Butler Elementary March teacher of the month! 
She chose some awesome books for her classroom to go along with a teaching course she is doing- how fun!! - Photo Courtesy of Heather Diehl your local Farmers Insurance Agent!