Obituary - James “Jim” LeRoy Ellis

James “Jim” LeRoy Ellis

Funeral services for Jim Ellis will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Ohio Street United Methodist Church, Heartland Hospice, American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. 

James “Jim” LeRoy Ellis, age 90 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, April 3, 2017 at Medicalodge Nursing Center in Butler. He was born September 3, 1926 to Wilbur Franklin and Alice Irene Hodges Ellis in Archie, Missouri.

Jim is survived by two daughters, Pamela Sue Dodds and husband Caroll and Paula Kay Morgan and husband Lynn all of Butler, Missouri; two stepdaughters, Patricia Gail Higgins and husband Jerry of Golden, Colorado and Diana Lynn Lyman of Springfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Lindsey Morgan, Rachel Searles and husband Travis and Robin Gier and husband Luther; two step grandchildren, Scot Higgins and wife Michelle and Brett Higgins and wife Candace; five great-grandchildren, Tristyn, Avry, Sophia, Remmington and Raylan; and five step great-grandchildren, Rachel, Sarah, Beckett, Margo and Griffin. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Yula Ellis; his second wife Doris Ellis; one sister, Billie Giffin; and granddaughter Hannah Morgan in 1982.

Search Suspended for Tonight in Cass County

The Cass County Sheriff's Office will be suspending the area search due to darkness. ​Due to the ongoing investigation in the area Y Highway will be closed to traffic except for local residents. 

There will continue to be a large law enforcement presence in the area overnight and into the next 2 days. 

 Investigators will meet Wednesday morning to evaluate weather before resuming the search

Butler FFA Plant Sale

The Butler FFA Plant Sale is open daily selling Vegetables and Bedding Plants and Hanging Baskets. 

Vegetables are $1.00 per 4 pack, Bedding Plants are selling for $2.00. The Butler FFA Chapter Plant Sale includes hanging Baskets priced at $10.00 to $15.00 . 

This includes Wondering Jews, Geraniums, Wave Petunia, Coleus and Mixed Varieties.

The Butler FFA Greenhouse is open daily from 1:30 until 4:00.
A reminder that the Farmer’s Market, will open April 13th on the Butler Square.

The Greenhouse Plant Sale is located at 420 south Fulton Street in Butler.

Breaking News Update: Two human skulls found in Cass County

Detectives with the Cass County Sheriff's Office are continuing to search the area near E. 233rd and State Route Y for additional evidence and remains. 

The Sheriff's Office can confirm that on Monday one human skull was recovered and sent to the Jackson County Medical Examiner for further examination. Tuesday morning a second human skull was located in the same search area.

No identification has been made at this time. Based on the remains recovered the age, sex, race have not been determined. Further examination is currently in progress.

Although families of missing person cases in the area have been in contact with law enforcement we cannot confirm the identity of victims.

Stormy this evening and overnight

National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri -

Off and on showers will be possible across the area through the day. More widespread rainfall moves into the area this evening, which will likely produce some stream flooding across the area. Isolated flash flooding is also possible. The best chance for any strong to severe storms will be south of HWY 50, with hail around 1 inch being the primary concern.

Generally expecting around 1 to 2 inches of rain across the area today and tonight. Some lingering rain will remain in the area into Wednesday morning and afternoon before moving out by Wednesday evening. Isolated areas could see higher amounts. River/stream flooding as well as isolated flash flooding is also possible.

Shoplifting complaint at Dollar General in Appleton City

On April 2, a St. Clair County deputy took a shoplifting complaint from an employee at Dollar General, Appleton City. The employee reported an unknown white male, possibly in his thirties, wearing a dark colored baseball hat, dark colored shirt, and dark colored zip up jacket entered the store with an empty plastic bag. 

A photo of the suspect from security
footage. Those with any information 
concerning his identity are urged to 
contact the St. Clair County Sheriff's
Office Tip Line 417-646-5832.

He wandered around the store for a few minutes picking up various items and placing them in the bag. Items included a black wallet, Tide detergent pods, a cell phone power bank, and a cell phone charger. There was also another unknown item placed in the bag.           
A short time later the individual brought the bag up to the cash register and stated he wanted to return the items inside his bag. 

The cashier told the individual he did not have the items in the bag when he entered the store. 

The man insisted they were and advised employees to look up security footage to prove his story.

The items were left near the register and the video footage was checked. The video allegedly showed the man pull an empty plastic Dollar General bag from a rack and enter the store with the bag in his pocket. It showed the man take items off the shelf and place them into the bag before proceeding to the register.

While employees were viewing the video, the man went back to the counter, pulled the bag from his jacket pocket, filled it with the same items, and walked out of the store without paying for any of the items. A request for prosecution was signed and the value of the items was estimated at $50.

Obituary - Keith Frederick Quick

 Keith Quick

Funeral services for Keith Quick will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Lem Whitmere officiating. 

Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Myers Cemetery near Appleton City, Missouri. 

Contributions in lieu of flowers to Butler First Christian Church Endowment. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Keith Frederick Quick, age 87 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, March 31, 2017 at his home in Butler. He was born March 19, 1930 to George E. and Fannie E. Bellomy Quick in the Montrose, Missouri area.

Keith is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patsy Quick of Butler, Missouri; three sons, Justin Quick and wife Christina and Shawn Quick, all of Butler, Missouri and Patrick Quick and wife Beth of Mt. Vernon, Missouri; one daughter, Coleen Thurlow and husband Randy of Wakefield, Kansas; three sisters, Evelena Payne, Ione Berry and Berniece Quick, allof Butler, Missouri; two brothers, Lloyd Quick and wife JoAnn of Clinton, Missouri and Densil Dean Quick of Middlesburg, Florida; six grandchildren, Nate and Cianna Quick and William, Caroline, Philip and Isabella Thurlow. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, George and Charles; two sisters, Elizabeth Payne and Patty Russell; one nephew, Ivan Quick; and one niece, Linda Russell.

Update: Highway Closure During Search in Cass County

CASS CO – Investigators from several agencies will be continuing to search the area of E. 233rd and State Route Y. 

Due to law enforcement operations near the highway and the volume of personnel on scene the Missouri State Highway Patrol will be closing approximately 6.5 miles of S. State Route Y between YY Hwy and D Hwy (Holmes Rd). 

 The road closure will start today at 12:30 p.m. until dark and may continue on Wednesday.